SCHEDULE 14A
(Rule 14a-101)
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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[ ] Preliminary proxy statement.
[ ] Confidential, for use of the commission only (as permitted by Rule
14a-6(e)(2)).
[ ] Definitive proxy statement.
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[X] Soliciting material under Rule 14a-12.
J.P. Morgan & Co. Incorporated
(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
N/A
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than the Registrant)
Payment of filing fee (check the appropriate box):
[X] No fee required.
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(1) Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:
(2) Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:
(3) Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed
pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which
the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined):
(4) Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:
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[ ] Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule
0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid
previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number,
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Date: September 14, 2000
Certain information in this filing consists of forward-looking statements within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such
statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the benefits of the
merger between Chase and J.P. Morgan, including future financial and operating
results, Chase's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other
statements that are not historical facts. Such statements are based upon the
current beliefs and expectations of J.P. Morgan's and Chase's management and are
subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ from
those set forth in the forward-looking statements.
The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from
those set forth in the forward-looking statements: the ability to obtain
governmental approvals of the merger on the proposed terms and schedule; the
failure of Chase and J.P. Morgan stockholders to approve the merger; the risk
that the businesses will not be integrated successfully; the risk that the
revenue synergies and cost savings from the merger may not be fully realized or
may take longer to realize than expected; disruption from the merger making it
more difficult to maintain relationships with clients, employees or suppliers;
increased competition and its effect on pricing, spending, third-party
relationships and revenues; the risk of new and changing regulation in the U.S.
and internationally. Additional factors that could cause Chase's and J.P.
Morgan's results to differ materially from those described in the
forward-looking statements can be found in the 1999 Annual Reports on Forms 10-K
of Chase and J.P. Morgan, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and
available at the Securities and Exchange Commission's internet site
(http://www.sec.gov).
Stockholders are urged to read the joint proxy statement/prospectus regarding
the proposed transaction when it becomes available, because it will contain
important information. Stockholders will be able to obtain a free copy of the
joint proxy statement/prospectus, as well as other filings containing
information about Chase and J.P. Morgan, without charge, at the SEC's internet
site (http://www.sec.gov). Copies of the joint proxy statement/prospectus and
the SEC filings that will be incorporated by reference in the joint proxy
statement/prospectus can also be obtained, without charge, by directing a
request to The Chase Manhattan Corporation, 270 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017,
Attention: Office of the Corporate Secretary (212-270-6000), or to J.P. Morgan &
Co. Incorporated, 60 Wall Street, New York, NY 10260, Attention: Investor
Relations (212-483-2323). Information regarding the participants in the proxy
solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by
security holdings or otherwise, is contained in the materials filed with the SEC
by J.P. Morgan on September 13, 2000 and by Chase on September 14, 2000.
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Introducing a global financial powerhouse.
Delivering integrated financial solutions
Meeting client needs worldwide
Creating a winning growth strategy
Increasing shareholder value
The new firm is to be known as
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
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(c) 2000 J.P. Morgan & Co. Incorporated www.jpmorgan.com
