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FORM 8-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 18, 1999
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BANK ONE CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 333-60313 31-0738296
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
One First National Plaza, Chicago, IL 60670
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(Address of principal executive offices) (ZIP Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 312-732-4000
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Item 5. Other Events
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On May 18, 1999, the Registrant issued a press release announcing that its
Board of Directors had authorized the repurchase of up to 65 million shares of
the Registrant's common stock. A copy of such press release is attached as
Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference
herein.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibits
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99 Registrant's May 18, 1999 Press Release
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.
BANK ONE CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
Date: May 18, 1999 By: /s/ M. Eileen Kennedy
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Title: Treasurer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibits
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99 Registrant's May 18, 1999 Press Release
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Exhibit 99
[BANK ONE CORPORATION Press Release Letterhead]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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BANK ONE ANNOUNCES BUYBACK OF 65 MILLION COMMON SHARES
CHICAGO, May 18, 1999 -- BANK ONE CORPORATION (NYSE:ONE) announced today
that its Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to 65 million shares
of Bank One common stock.
Under the program, purchases will occur periodically over the next few
years in open market or private transactions. The shares will be used for
general corporate purposes, including employee benefit plans. There were 1.2
billion common shares outstanding at March 31, 1999.
BANK ONE, headquartered in Chicago, is the nation's fifth largest bank
holding company, with assets of more than $250 billion. It offers a full range
of financial services to commercial and business customers and consumers. It is
one of the nation's largest credit card lenders, the second-largest bank-owned
finance company, the third-largest bank lender to small businesses, and one of
the top 25 managers of mutual funds. A leader in the retail market, Bank One
operates approximately 2,000 banking centers and a nationwide network of ATMs.
In addition, it is a major commercial bank in the United States and in select
international markets. Bank One can be found on the Internet at www.bankone.com.
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Thomas A. Kelly (312) 732-7007
Investor Contacts:
Jay S. Gould (312) 732-5771
Holly E. Hobson (312) 732-5782
Sandra M. Catanzaro (312) 732-8013
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