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) April 16, 2002
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FLEETBOSTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
RHODE ISLAND
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-6366 05-0341324
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
100 Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 617-434-2200
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. OTHER EVENTS.
In a press release dated April 16, 2002, FleetBoston Financial
Corporation (FleetBoston) announced first quarter 2002
earnings. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1 and, pursuant to Form 8-K, General Instruction F,
is incorporated herein by reference. In another press release
dated April 16, 2002, FleetBoston announced a series of
strategic decisions designed to re-deploy capital to
FleetBoston's core businesses and to reduce earnings
volatility. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.2 and, pursuant to Form 8-K, General Instruction F,
is incorporated herein by reference.
Earlier today, on a conference call, FleetBoston's Chief
Financial Officer, Eugene M. McQuade, reviewed the first quarter
2002 results, and stated that the current expectation for 2002
performance, in light of the previously mentioned strategic
decisions and the current economic outlook, has been revised to
approximately $3.00 per diluted share.
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER EXHIBITS.
Exhibit No. Description
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Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated April 16, 2002
announcing first quarter 2002 earnings.
Exhibit 99.2 Press release dated April 16, 2002
announcing a series of strategic
decisions.
SIGNATURES
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.
FLEETBOSTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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Registrant
By: /s/ Ernest L. Puschaver
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Ernest L. Puschaver
Chief Accounting Officer
Dated: April 16, 2002