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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
F O R M 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) May 20, 1999
BANKERS TRUST CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEW YORK
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-5920 13-6180473
(Commission file number) (IRS employer identification no.)
130 LIBERTY STREET, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10006
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (212) 250-2500
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Item 5. Other Events
A) On May 20, 1999, Bankers Trust Corporation issued a
Press Release that announced that the Federal Reserve Board
approved the company's merger with Deutsche Bank, which was
announced on November 30, 1998. The Press Release is filed
herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
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Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
(99.1) Press Release dated May 20, 1999.
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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.
BANKERS TRUST CORPORATION
By /s/ JAMES T. BYRNE, JR.
JAMES T. BYRNE, JR.
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY
May 21, 1999
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BANKERS TRUST CORPORATION
FORM 8-K DATED MAY 20, 1999
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibit
(99.1) Press Release dated May 20, 1999.
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EXHIBIT 99.1
New York 20-May-1999
Joint Statement of Deutsche Bank and Bankers Trust on the
approval of the Federal Reserve Board
Rolf-E. Breuer, Spokesman of the Board of Managing Directors of
Deutsche Bank AG and Frank Newman, Chairman of the Board of
Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Bankers Trust Corp.,
issued the following statement today:
"With the Federal Reserve approval granted, a further decisive
step towards the merger of Bankers Trust and Deutsche Bank AG has
been taken. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger
Agreement, the earliest we would be permitted to consummate the
merger would be June 4, 1999.
The integration planning for Closing Day is completed, so that we
can implement the integration rapidly. Deutsche Bank and Bankers
Trust as independent entities have already generated a
significant number of transactions together, illustrating the
effectiveness of our integration efforts and the strong
commitment of our professionals. We look forward to an exciting
future as we combine forces to begin operations well positioned
to offer our clients and employees a broad range of new
opportunities."
For further information: Bill McBride 212-250-7961
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BANKERS TRUST CORPORATION
130 LIBERTY STREET
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10006
James T. Byrne, Jr.
Senior Vice President
and Secretary
May 21, 1999
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Dear Sirs:
Accompanying this letter is Bankers Trust Corporation's
Report on Form 8-K dated May 20, 1999 (the "Form 8-K"). The Form
8-K is being filed electronically through the EDGAR System.
If there are any questions or comments in connection with
the enclosed filing, please contact the undersigned at 212-250-
1869.
Very truly yours,
BANKERS TRUST CORPORATION
By:/S/ JAMES T. BYRNE, JR.
JAMES T. BYRNE, JR.
Senior Vice President
and Secretary
