UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549-1004
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):March 21, 2006
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JPMorgan Chase & Co.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware | 1-5805 | 13-2624428 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
270 Park Avenue | 10017 |
New York, NY | |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:(212) 270-6000
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On March 21, 2006, JPMorgan Chase & Co. announced that its Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $8 billion of the firm's common shares. The new authorization commences on March 21, 2006 and replaces the Company's previous repurchase authorization.
The authorization will be utilized at management's discretion and the timing of purchases and the exact number of shares purchased will depend on market conditions and alternative investment opportunities. The repurchase program does not include specific price targets or timetables, may be executed through open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions or utilizing Rule 10b5-1 programs, and may be suspended at any time.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
The following is furnished as an exhibit to this report.
Exhibit No. | | Exhibit |
99.1 | | Press Release dated March 21, 2006 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: March 21, 2006 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. |
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| By: | /s/ Anthony J. Horan |
| | Name: Anthony J. Horan Title: Corporate Secretary |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | | Exhibit |
99.1 | | Registrant's press release dated March 21, 2006 |
