_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 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): JULY 16, 1998 BANKBOSTON 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 _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ -2- ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. - - ---------------------- On July 16, 1998, BankBoston Corporation (the Corporation) issued a press release announcing its earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 1998. 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. - - ------------------------------------------- (c) Exhibits. 99(a) Financial information included in the Corporation's Press Release dated July 16, 1998. -3- 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. BANKBOSTON CORPORATION Dated: July 20, 1998 /s/ Robert T. Jefferson --------------------------------- Robert T. Jefferson Comptroller