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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
April 13, 1998
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(Date of earliest event reported)
BA Merchant Services, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-12365 94-3252840
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification Number)
One South Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, California 94103
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
415-241-3390
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events.
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BankAmerica Corporation and NationsBank Corporation announced on April 13,
1998 a definitive agreement to merge in a stock-for-stock transaction. The
merger, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 1998, is subject to
shareholder and regulatory approvals and the satisfaction or waiver of other
conditions set forth in the merger agreement. BankAmerica Corporation is the
parent company of Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association. Bank
of America National Trust and Savings Association owns 100% of the Class B
common stock of BA Merchant Services, Inc., representing approximately 66.6% of
BA Merchant Services, Inc.'s outstanding common stock.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
BA MERCHANT SERVICES, INC.
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(Registrant)
Date: April 17, 1998
By /s/ JAMES H. WILLIAMS
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James H. Williams
Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial
Officer
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