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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
September 30, 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 merged in a stock-for-
stock transaction on September 30, 1998. The new company, named "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: October 1, 1998
By /s/JAMES H. WILLIAMS
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James H. Williams
Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial
Officer
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