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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): December 15, 2000
ML Asset Backed Corporation, (as depositor
under the Sale and Servicing Agreement,
dated as of December 1, 2000
ML Asset Backed Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 333-45336 13-3891329
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
250 Vesey Street, World Financial Center
New York, New York 10281
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(Address of Principal (Zip Code)
Executive Offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (212) 449-0336
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Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial
Information and Exhibits.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibit:
8.1 Tax Opinion of Brown & Wood LLP
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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.
ML Asset Backed Corporation
By: /s/ Michael M. McGovern
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Michael M. McGovern
Secretary
Dated: December 15, 2000
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit Page
8.1 Tax Opinion of Brown & Wood LLP 5
