UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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):October 26, 2006
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 1-5805 | 13-2624428 |
(State or other
jurisdiction of
incorporation) | (Commission File
Number) | (IRS Employer
Identification Number) |
270 Park Avenue, New York, NY | 10017 |
(Address of Principal Executive Office) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 270-6000
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Item 5.02(a) Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On October 26, 2006, William B. Harrison announced his intention to retire as Chairman of the Board and a director of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (the "Registrant") effective December 31, 2006. It is expected the Board of Directors will elect Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon to the additional role of Chairman when Mr. Harrison retires. A copy of the Registrant's news release dated October 26, 2006, announcing Mr. Harrison's retirement is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) | Exhibits. | |
| 99.1 | Registrant's news release dated October 26, 2006, announcing Mr. Harrison's retirement. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| | | JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. |
| | By: | /s/ Anthony J. Horan |
Date: October 27, 2006 | Name:
Title: | Anthony J. Horan
Corporate Secretary |
EXHIBIT INDEX
| 99.1 | Registrant's news release dated October 26, 2006, announcing Mr. Harrison's retirement. |
