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) December 5, 1996
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FLEET FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
FLEET CAPITAL TRUST I
FLEET CAPITAL TRUST II
FLEET CAPITAL TRUST III
FLEET CAPITAL TRUST IV
FLEET CAPITAL TRUST V
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
RHODE ISLAND
DELAWARE
DELAWARE
DELAWARE
DELAWARE
DELAWARE
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
05-0341324
04-3337370
04-3337371
04-3337374
04-3337377
1-6366 04-3337382
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
One Federal Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (617) 292-2000
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Materially Important Events.
On December 5, 1996 the Registrant's Registration Statement on
Form S-3 (No. 333-15435) was declared effective by the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Registrant hereby refiles an amended and restated
Exhibit 5(b) to such Registration Statement.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements
Not applicable
(b) Pro Forma Financial Statements
Not applicable
(c) Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed as part of this report:
5(b) Opinion of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (Delaware),
special Delaware counsel to the Registrant.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed in its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
FLEET FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Registrant
By /s/ William C. Mutterperl
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William C. Mutterperl
Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
Date: December 10, 1996