8-K: Current report filing

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): October 12, 2004
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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.)

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
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On October 12, 2004, Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. (Merrill Lynch) announced its
results of operations for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 24,
2004. 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 and Segment Data for the three- and nine-month periods ended September
24, 2004 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 furnished under this Item 2.02, including Exhibits 99.1 and
99.2, shall be considered "filed" for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended.



Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits
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99.1 Press release dated October 12, 2004 issued by Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.

99.2 Preliminary Unaudited Earnings Summary and Segment Data for the three-
and nine-month periods ended September 24, 2004 and supplemental
quarterly data.



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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: October 12, 2004






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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. Description Page
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99.1 Press release dated October 12, 2004 issued by 5-12
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.

99.2 Preliminary Unaudited Earnings Summary and Segment 13-18
Data for the three- and nine-month periods ended
September 24, 2004 and supplemental quarterly data.












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