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) October 16, 2002
FLEETBOSTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
RHODE ISLAND
(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
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
| Item 5. OTHER EVENTS. | ||||||||
| Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER EXHIBITS. | ||||||||
| SIGNATURES | ||||||||
| Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated October 16, 2002 | ||||||||
Item 5. OTHER EVENTS.
| * | Pursuant to Form 8-K, General Instructions F, the Company hereby incorporates by reference the press release attached hereto as exhibit 99.1. | ||
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER EXHIBITS.
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
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| Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release dated October 16, 2002 announcing third quarter 2002 earnings. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed in its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| FLEETBOSTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
| By: /s/ Ernest L. Puschaver ——————————————— Ernest L. Puschaver Chief Accounting Officer |
Dated: October 16, 2002
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