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 4, 2007
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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| Delaware
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1-7182
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13-2740599 |
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(State or Other
Jurisdiction of
Incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
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| 4 World Financial Center, New York, New York
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10080 |
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| (Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code) |
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
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(212) 449-1000 |
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
On December 1, 2007, Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. (“Merrill Lynch”) granted stock
based compensation to its Chairman and CEO John A. Thain under the Merrill Lynch and Co., Inc.
Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan, consisting of restricted stock units and stock options as
specified in its agreement with Mr. Thain filed with its Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 16, 2007.
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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
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10.1 |
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Form of Grant Document for Replacement Restricted Stock Units and Nonqualified Stock Options. |
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Form of Grant Document for Sign-on Restricted Stock Units and Nonqualified Stock Options |
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