BofA to Sell 1.25 Billion Shares
Bank of America said in a regulatory filing that it will sell the shares in private transactions at market prices over a period of time.
Bank of America
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began its drive to raise nearly $34 billion in fresh capital on Friday by filing a regulatory notice that it intends to sell 1.25 billion shares.
The Charlotte, N.C.-based bank said in a filing with the
Securities and Exchange Commission
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that the offering will be made in private transactions at market prices over a period of time.
The
Federal Reserve
said on Thursday that BofA would need to raise $33.9 billion to bolster its capital levels to cover losses in case of a severe economic downturn through the end of next year.
BofA shares closed up 4.9% at $14.17 on Friday.
