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 19, 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)
Item 5. OTHER EVENTS.
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In a press release dated December 19, 2001, FleetBoston
Financial Corporation (the Corporation), in recognition of the
ongoing economic slowdown, announced a series of actions to
strengthen its balance sheet which will result in a charge to
fourth quarter 2001 earnings.
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.
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EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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Exhibit 99 Press Release Dated
December 19, 2001
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: December 19, 2001