8-K: Current report filing
Published on January 13, 1997
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): JANUARY 13, 1997
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MERRILL LYNCH & CO., INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-7182 13-2740599
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(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER, NORTH TOWER, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10281-1220
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 449-1000
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Exhibits are filed herewith in connection with the Registration Statements
on Form S-3 (File Nos. 33-65135 and 333-13649) filed by Merrill Lynch & Co.,
Inc. ("ML & Co.") with the Securities and Exchange Commission covering Senior
Debt Securities issuable under an indenture dated as of April 1, 1983, as
amended and restated, between ML & Co. and The Chase Manhattan Bank, formerly
known as Chemical Bank (successor by merger to Manufacturers Hanover Trust
Company) (the "Indenture"). ML & Co. will issue $500,000,000 aggregate
principal amount of 7% Notes due January 15, 2007 under the Indenture. The
exhibits consist of the form of Notes and an opinion of counsel relating
thereto.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
EXHIBITS
(4) Instruments defining the rights of
security holders, including indentures.
Form of Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.'s 7% Notes due
January 15, 2007.
(5) & (23) Opinion re: legality; consent of
counsel.
Opinion of Brown & Wood LLP relating to the 7%
Notes due January 15, 2007 (including consent for
inclusion of such opinion in this report and in
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.'s Registration
Statements relating to such Notes).
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SIGNATURE
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, thereto duly authorized.
MERRILL LYNCH & CO., INC.
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(Registrant)
By: /s/ THERESA LANG
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Theresa Lang
Treasurer
Date: January 13, 1997
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
MERRILL LYNCH & CO., INC.
EXHIBITS TO CURRENT REPORT ON
FORM 8-K DATED JANUARY 13, 1997
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-7182
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(4) Instruments defining the rights of security holders, including
indentures.
Form of Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.'s 7% Notes due January 15,
2007.
(5) & (23) Opinion re: legality; consent of counsel.
Opinion of Brown & Wood LLP relating to the 7% Notes due
January 15, 2007 (including consent for inclusion of such
opinion in this report and in Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.'s
Registration Statements relating to such Notes).