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
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FLEETBOSTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
RHODE ISLAND
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-6366 05-0341324
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
100 Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 617-434-2200
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
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Pursuant to Form 8-K, General Instruction F, the Company hereby
incorporates by reference the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Other Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. Description
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Exhibit 99 Press Release
Dated January 17, 2001
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed in its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
FLEETBOSTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
By: /s/ William C. Mutterperl
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William C. Mutterperl
Executive Vice President, Secretary
and General Counsel
Dated: January 17, 2001
