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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) September 16, 2001
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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)
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Item 5. OTHER EVENTS.
In a press release dated September 16, 2001, the Corporation announced
that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up
to $4 billion of the Corporation's outstanding common stock prior to
December 31, 2002.
Pursuant to Form 8-K, General Instruction F, the Corporation hereby
incorporates by reference the press release attached hereto as Exhibit
99.
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER EXHIBITS.
Exhibit No. Description
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Exhibit 99 Press Release Dated
September 16, 2001
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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.
FLEETBOSTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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Registrant
By: /s/ Eugene M. McQuade
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Eugene M. McQuade
Vice Chairman and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: September 17, 2001