Bank of America’s acquisition of Merrill Lynch and regulatory reactions (September 2008–March 2009)

1. Merrill Lynch seeks deal amid market panic

   Sep 12, 2008Labels: Merrill Lynch

   • Fed Testimony
   • SEC 8 K

2. Bank of America and Merrill sign merger agreement

   Sep 15, 2008Labels: Bank of, Merrill Lynch

   • SEC 8 K
   • SEC Filing

3. TARP becomes key backstop for large banks

   Oct 3, 2008Labels: TARP, U S

   • Treasury TARP
   • FRASER EESA

4. Joint proxy materials frame terms ahead of vote

   Nov 3, 2008Labels: Proxy materials, Shareholders

   • SEC DEFM14A
   • SEC Testimony

5. Federal Reserve approves Bank of America’s acquisition proposal

   Nov 26, 2008Labels: Federal Reserve

   • Fed Order

6. Shareholders approve the merger at special meetings

   Dec 5, 2008Labels: Shareholders, Special meetings

   • Fed Testimony
   • CNNMoney

7. Merrill losses trigger reconsideration of closing

   Dec 17, 2008Labels: Merrill Lynch, Bank of

   • Fed Testimony
   • Senate Hearing

8. Bank of America board decides to proceed

   Dec 30, 2008Labels: Bank of, U S

   • Fed Testimony

9. Bank of America closes acquisition of Merrill Lynch

   Jan 1, 2009Labels: Bank of, Merrill Lynch

   • Fed Testimony
   • UPI

10. Government announces assistance tied to Merrill-linked assets

    Jan 16, 2009Labels: U S, FDIC

    • Fed Release
    • GAO Report

11. Public scrutiny intensifies over Merrill bonuses

    Feb 11, 2009Labels: New York, Merrill Lynch

    • CNNMoney

12. Congress investigates merger and federal support decisions

    Mar 12, 2009Labels: Congressional hearings

    • Congress Hearing
    • Fed Testimony