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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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 17, 2001
BANK ONE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-15323 31-0738296
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
1 Bank One Plaza, Chicago, IL 60670
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 312-732-4000
Item 5. Other Events
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On January 17, 2001, the Registrant issued a press release announcing a
2000 fourth quarter loss of $512 million. At the analyst meeting and conference
call held on January 17, 2001 to discuss the quarter's results, James Dimon,
chairman and chief executive officer, said that based upon current assumptions
relating to the credit environment and general economic conditions he was
comfortable at the lower end of the range of analyst earnings per share
estimates for the Registrant for 2001, which are in a range of $2.70 to $3.00. A
copy of the 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 January 17, 2001 Press Release announcing a
2000 fourth quarter loss of $512 million.
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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.
BANK ONE CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: January 17, 2001 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 January 17, 2001 Press Release announcing a 2000
fourth quarter loss of $512 million.
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