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):
December 4, 2003
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State of Incorporation)
1-6523
(Commission File Number)
56-0906609
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
100 North Tryon Street
Charlotte, North Carolina
(Address of principal executive offices)
28255
(Zip Code)
(704) 386-5000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On December 4, 2003, the Registrant completed a £500,000,000 Euronote offering of 5.50% Senior Notes, due 2019 (the "Notes"). The Notes were sold only in Europe and Asia to non-United States investors. The Notes mature in 16 years and have a coupon interest rate of 5.50%. The press release announcing the completion of this offering is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
On December 5, 2003, the Registrant completed a A$375,000,000 Euronote offering of A$275,000,000 6.50% Senior Notes, due 2008 and A$100,000,000 Floating Rate Senior Notes, due 2008 (collectively, the Australian Notes)". The Australian Notes were sold only in Australia, Europe and Asia to non-United States investors. The Australian Notes mature in five years. The press release announcing the completion of this offering is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
The following exhibits are filed herewith:
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
99.1 Press Release dated December 4, 2003 with respect to the completion of the Registrant's
offering of £500,000,000 5.50% Senior Notes, due 2019.
99.2 Press Release dated December 5, 2003 with respect to the completion of the Registrant's
offering of A$275,000,000 6.50% Senior Notes, due 2008 and A$100,000,000 Floating
Rate Senior Notes, due 2008.
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.
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
By: /S/ TERESA M. BRENNER
TERESA M. BRENNER
Assistant General Counsel
Dated: December 10, 2003