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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 30, 1995
First Union Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
North Carolina 1-10000 56-0898180
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
One First Union Center
Charlotte, North Carolina 28288-0013
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (704)374-6565
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5. Other Events.
Since the announcement of the proposed merger between First Union
and First Fidelity, the two companies have engaged in an extensive
review of their consolidation plans. As a result of that review, the
two companies have determined that they are in a position to accelerate
a number of the integration processes, including conversions,
termination of external operating contracts, training, severance and
change of control obligations, and disposition of owned real estate and
facilities, as well as other items.
This accelerated consolidation, as well as further review of
integration costs, will increase the one-time merger-related charge from
the $140 million (after-tax), or 50 cents per share, estimated at the
time of the merger announcement to $270 million (after-tax), or 97 cents
per share. (Details of the revised charge are provided below.) First
Union is reaffirming its previously announced estimates for the combined
companies' earnings of $5.29 for 1995 and $6.31 for 1996, and believes
that this accelerated consolidation program will provide substantial
benefits over the next several years. In addition, it will enable the
companies to maximize service to customers through a shorter transition
period and expedite the delivery of First Union's products in First
Fidelity's markets.
The 1995 and 1996 earnings per share are estimated. Like all
estimates of this type, there are many factors, such as changes in
economic or competitive conditions, or changes in legislation or
regulation, that are beyond First Union's and First Fidelity's control.
These factors could affect actual results. As a result, and because of
the judgmental aspect of any estimate, there are likely to be
differences between such estimates and the actual results, and no
assurance can be given that these estimates will be realized.
(In millions, after tax)
Severance and change in control related obligations. . . . . . . . $105
Fixed asset write-downs and vacant space accrual. . . . . . . . . . 40
Accelerated disposition of owned real estate. . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Service contract terminations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Professional fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $270
The merger-related charge includes $65 million in non-cash charges.
Cash payments included in the merger-related charge are expected to be
completed by the end of the second quarter of 1996. The "Other"
Category includes First Fidelity merger-related amounts, none of which
exceeds $8 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.
FIRST UNION CORPORATION
Date: August 30, 1995 By: /s/ Kent S. Hathaway
Name: Kent S. Hathaway
Title: Senior Vice President
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