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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): July 20, 1995
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 July 20, 1995, Bank of Boston Corporation (the Corporation) issued a
press release announcing its earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 1995. 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.
On July 27, 1995, the Corporation issued a press release announcing that it
had increased its common dividend and declared preferred dividends. Included
herewith as Exhibit 99(b) is the Corporation's press release related to
dividends and such information is incorporated herein by reference.
On July 27, 1995, the Corporation issued a press release announcing the
retirement of Ira Stepanian as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and the
election of Charles K. Gifford as the Corporation's new Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer. Included herewith as Exhibit 99(c) is the Corporation's press
release related to these changes in management and such information 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
July 20, 1995.
99(b) The Corporation's Press Release dated July 27, 1995 related to dividends.
99(c) The Corporation's Press Release dated July 27, 1995 related to
management changes.
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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: August 2, 1995 /s/ William J. Shea
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William J. Shea
Vice Chairman,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer