8-K: Current report filing
Published on July 15, 2003
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): July 15, 2003
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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)
4 World Financial Center, New York, New York 10080
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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 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits
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99.1 Press release dated July 15, 2003 issued by Merrill Lynch & Co.,
Inc.
99.2 Preliminary Unaudited Earnings Summary for the three- and
six-month periods ended June 27, 2003 and supplemental quarterly
data.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure (including information being provided under
Item 12)
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On July 15, 2003, Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. (Merrill Lynch) announced its
results of operations for the three- and six- month periods ended June 27, 2003.
A copy of the related press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K
and is incorporated herein by reference. A Preliminary Unaudited Earnings
Summary for the three- and six-month periods ended June 27, 2003 and
supplemental quarterly data for Merrill Lynch are filed as Exhibit 99.2 to this
Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference.
This information is also being furnished under Item 12 of Form 8-K, "Results of
Operations and Financial Condition" but shall be considered "filed" for purposes
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
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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, hereunto duly authorized.
MERRILL LYNCH & CO., INC.
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(Registrant)
By: /s/ Ahmass L. Fakahany
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Ahmass L. Fakahany
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
By: /s/ John J. Fosina
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John J. Fosina
Controller
Principal Accounting Officer
Date: July 15, 2003
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. Description Page
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99.1 Press release dated July 15, 2003 issued by 5-13
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.
99.2 Preliminary Unaudited Earnings Summary for 14-19
the three- and six-month periods ended
June 27, 2003 and supplemental quarterly data.
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