8-K 1 0001.txt FORM 8-K 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) July 17, 2000 -------------------------------------------------------------- FLEETBOSTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION ----------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) RHODE ISLAND ------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-6366 05-0341324 ------------------------------------------------------------- (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) One Federal Street, Boston, MA 02210 ----------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 617-346-4000 ------------ ----------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events. ------------ Pursuant to Form 8-K, General Instruction F, the Company hereby incorporates by reference the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99. Item 7. Financial Statements and Other Exhibits. --------------------------------------- Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- Exhibit 99 Press Release Dated July 17, 2000 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/ William C. Mutterperl ---------------------------------------- William C. Mutterperl Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel Dated: July 20, 2000