AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Bank of America (BAC)

Bank of America issues 80,000 Series WW preferred shares, sells 2,000,000 depositary shares

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 financing

Bank of America filed documents on October 23, 2026 for a new series of preferred stock, Series WW, with a 7.200% fixed-rate reset non-cumulative dividend and a $25,000 liquidation preference per share. The filing says the bank sold 2,000,000 depositary shares, each representing a 1/25th interest in a Series WW preferred share. Under the terms, dividend payments on common and junior stock would face restrictions if the bank fails to pay full dividends on Series WW.

Key points

  • Issued 80,000 shares of Series WW Preferred Stock on October 23, 2026
  • Series WW carries a 7.200% fixed-rate reset non-cumulative dividend and a $25,000 liquidation preference per share
  • Sold 2,000,000 depositary shares, each a 1/25th interest in a Series WW share, under an October 20, 2026 underwriting agreement
  • If full Series WW dividends are not paid, common stock dividends and buybacks face restrictions

The filing

CompanyBank of America (BAC)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECOct 23, 2026, 4:41 PM ET
Accession number0001193125-26-430566

Items reported: 3.03 Change to Shareholder Rights5.03 Bylaw / Charter Amendment8.01 Other Events

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 7, 2026, 11:17 PM ET, from this filing only.

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