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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) : December 1, 2000
MERRILL LYNCH DEPOSITOR, INC.
(ON BEHALF OF PUBLIC STEERS(R) SERIES 1998 IBM Z-2 TRUST)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 333-29015 13-3891329
(State or other (Commission (I. R. S. Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER, 10281
NEW YORK, NEW YORK (Zip Code)
(Address of principal
executive offices)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 449-1000
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN REPORT
ITEM 1. CHANGES IN CONTROL OF REGISTRANT
Not Applicable
ITEM 2. ACQUISITION OF DISPOSITION OF ASSETS
Not Applicable
ITEM 3. BANKRUPTCY OR RECEIVERSHIP
Not Applicable
ITEM 4. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT
Not Applicable
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
99.1 Distribution to holders of the Public STEERS(R) Series
1998 IBM Z-2 Trust Class A Certificates on December 1,
2000.
ITEM 6. RESIGNATION OF REGISTRANT'S DIRECTORS
Not Applicable
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a) Financial statements of business acquired.
Not applicable
(b) Pro forma financial information.
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Trustee's report in respect of the December 1, 2000
distribution to holders of the Public STEERS(R)
Series 1998 IBM Z-2 Trust Class A Certificates.
ITEM 8. CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR
Not Applicable.
ITEM 9. SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES PURSUANT TO REGULATION S
Not Applicable
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, hereunto duly authorized.
MERRILL LYNCH DEPOSITOR, INC.
Date: 12/12/00 By: /s/ Barry N. Finkelstein
Name: Barry N. Finkelstein
Title: President
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EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 Trustee's report in respect of the December 1, 2000
distribution to holders of the Public STEERS(R) Series
1998 IBM Z-2 Trust Class A Certificates.
