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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) April 27, 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 April 27, 1999, Bankers Trust Corporation announced
that its shareholders voted to approve the company's merger with
Deutsche Bank, which was announced on November 30, 1998. The
Press release announcing the vote is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
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Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
(99.1) Press Release dated April 27, 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
April 28, 1999
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BANKERS TRUST CORPORATION
FORM 8-K DATED APRIL 27, 1999
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibit
(99.1) Press Release dated April 27, 1999.
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EXHIBIT 99.1
BANKERS TRUST SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE DEUTSCHE BANK MERGER
New York, April 27, 1999 - Bankers Trust Corporation today
announced that its shareholders voted to approve the company's
merger with Deutsche Bank, which was announced on November 30,
1998.
Frank Newman, chairman of the board and chief executive
officer, said, "We are pleased that shareholders showed their
strong support for our merger with Deutsche Bank, which will
create a new global leader in high-quality financial services.
The successful vote represents another step towards the
completion of our merger, which we continue to believe should
close in the second quarter."
During a special meeting of Bankers Trust shareholders held
today at 3:00 p.m., local time, approximately 70 percent of total
shares outstanding and 98 percent of total shares voted were in
favor of the Bankers Trust-Deutsche Bank merger.
Bankers Trust Corporation (NYSE: BT) is the eighth largest
U.S. bank holding company, with assets of over $127 billion and
offices in 40 countries. Its principal subsidiaries -- Bankers
Trust Company, BT Alex. Brown Incorporated and Bankers Trust
International PLC -- hold leadership positions in leveraged
lending, high yield securities, equity underwriting and
distribution, strategic advisory and risk management. Bankers
Trust is one of the world's largest investment managers, with
more than $370 billion in assets under management, and is a
leading provider of securities-processing services, with $2.3
trillion in global assets under custody. Through its private
client services group, Bankers Trust provides asset management,
brokerage, trust, risk management and other services to
individuals and families.
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Media Contact: William McBride, Bankers Trust, (212) 250-7961
Andrea Bergofin, Bankers Trust, (212) 250-7236
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BANKERS TRUST CORPORATION
130 LIBERTY STREET
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10006
James T. Byrne, Jr.
Senior Vice President and Secretary
April 28, 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 April 27, 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
