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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) October 17, 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 October 17, 2000, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its
2000 third quarter earnings. A copy of such press release, including unaudited
financial information released as a part thereof, is attached as Exhibit 99(a)
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(a) Registrant's October 17, 2000 Press Release regarding
its 2000 third quarter earnings.
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
(Registrant)
Date: October 17, 2000 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(a) Registrant's October 17, 2000 Press Release regarding its
2000 third quarter earnings.
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