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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) March 27, 2000
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BANK ONE CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-15323 31-0738296
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1 Bank One 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 March 27, 2000, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its
selection of a new chief executive officer. 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 March 27, 2000 Press Release
regarding selection of its
new chief executive officer.
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: March 27, 2000 By: /s/ M. Eileen Kennedy
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Title: Treasurer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibits
99 Registrant's March 27, 2000
Press Release regarding selection
of its new chief executive officer.
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[BANK ONE CORPORATION Press Release Letterhead] Exhibit 99
Bank One Elects James Dimon Chairman and CEO
CHICAGO. March 27, 2000 - BANK ONE CORPORATION (NYSE: ONE) announced today that
its board of directors has elected James Dimon chairman of the board and chief
executive officer, effective immediately.
"Jamie Dimon's business experience, management skills and strategic
thinking will lead our outstanding franchise in the new century," said John R.
Hall, the non-executive chairman of the board who led the search for a CEO after
John B. McCoy's retirement in December, 1999. "Jamie's fresh perspective and his
ability to galvanize employees also set him apart from an exceptional field of
candidates from around the country."
Dimon, 44, is the former president of Citigroup, Inc., the global financial
services company formed by the combination of Travelers Group and Citicorp in
1998. He also served as chairman and co-chief executive officer of Salomon Smith
Barney Holdings, Inc. Prior to the formation of Citigroup, Dimon was president
and chief operating officer of Travelers Group for seven years.
"I am excited by Bank One's powerful franchise, its dedicated employees and
its bright future," said Dimon. "Together, we can serve our customers
exceptionally well and realize our goal of being America's premier financial
institution. Together, we will help our stock realize its value as we continue
the momentum of our three strong lines of business and continue to rebuild our
large credit card business." Dimon is purchasing 2 million shares of Bank One
common stock, demonstrating his faith and long-term commitment to the
organization.
Verne G. Istock, who has been acting CEO since December, 1999, will remain
president and a director.
"I want to publicly thank Verne Istock for leadership and decisiveness over
the last several months, and his dedication over the last 37 years," Hall said.
"His steady hand was crucial in leading Bank One during this transition."
"I will work closely with Jamie Dimon, in a transition period, as we write
a new chapter for Bank One," said Istock, who began as a credit trainee in 1963.
"I know he shares my pride in what our employees have accomplished and my faith
in how much more we will do."
Bank One launched its search Jan. 11 with the announcement of Russell
Reynolds Associates as the search firm.
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Bank One Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is the nation's fourth
largest bank holding company, with assets of more than $265 billion. It offers a
full range of financial services to commercial and business customers and
consumers. It is the world's largest Visa issuer, the third-largest bank lender
to small businesses, one of the top 25 managers of mutual funds and a major
national automotive lender. It operates more than 1,800 banking centers and a
nationwide network of ATMs. It is a major commercial bank in the United States
and in selected international markets. It can be found on the Internet at
www.bankone.com.
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A press conference will be held at 5 p.m. Eastern time on Monday, March 27, 2000
at 1 Bank One Plaza, Chicago, Illinois, 57th floor (use elevators on Clark
Street side of building). The conference also will be available via
teleconference at (800) 946-0712; the passcode is 554606. Please call in at
least 10 minutes before the conference call begins.
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