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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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): JANUARY 16, 1997
BANK OF BOSTON CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
MASSACHUSETTS 1-6522 04-2471221
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
100 FEDERAL STREET, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02110
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (617) 434-2200
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
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On January 16, 1997, Bank of Boston Corporation (the Corporation) issued a
press release announcing its earnings for the quarter ended December 31, 1996.
The financial information that is included herewith as Exhibit 99(a) was
included in the Corporation's press release and is incorporated herein by
reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
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(c) Exhibits.
99(a) Financial information included in the Corporation's Press Release dated
January 16, 1997.
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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.
BANK OF BOSTON CORPORATION
Dated: January 21, 1997 /s/ Robert T. Jefferson
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Robert T. Jefferson
Comptroller