Bank of America Earns US$3.2 Billion in Second Quarter

By Prne, Gaea News Network
Thursday, July 16, 2009

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina -

- Strong Pretax, Pre-provision Income of US$16 Billion

- Another Good Quarter in Capital Markets and Home Loans

- Enhanced Capital Strength, Tier 1 Capital Ratio at 11.93 Percent

- Extends More Than US$211 Billion in Credit in the Second Quarter

- Adds US$4.7 Billion to Credit Loss Reserves

Bank of America Corporation today reported second-quarter 2009 net income of US$3.2 billion. After deducting preferred dividends of US$805 million, including US$713 million paid to the U.S. government, diluted earnings per share were US$0.33.

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Those results compared with net income of US$3.4 billion, or diluted earnings per share of US$0.72 during the year-ago period.

For the first half of 2009, Bank of America earned US$7.5 billion, or US$0.75 per share.

Results were driven by continued strong revenue performance in the wholesale capital markets businesses as well as in home loans, complemented by the previously announced gains on the sale of China Construction Bank (CCB) shares and the sale of the company’s merchant processing business to a joint venture. These positives were somewhat offset by continuing high credit costs, including additions to the reserve for loan and lease losses, as well as significant negative credit valuation adjustments on certain liabilities including the Merrill Lynch structured notes and the impact of a special Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) assessment.

Bank of America finished the second quarter with its strongest capital position in recent memory, with a Tier 1 Capital ratio of 11.93 percent as well as a leading liquidity position among global banks.

“Having positive net income in an extremely challenging environment speaks to the diversity and strength of our business model as well as the extraordinary effort put forth by all of our associates,” said Kenneth D. Lewis, chief executive officer and president. “Our goals during this difficult time have been to enhance the strength of our balance sheet and capital position and to continue to improve our earning power while dealing with the credit issues facing our industry due to the recession.

“Difficult challenges lie ahead from continued weakness in the global economy, rising unemployment and deteriorating credit quality that will affect our performance for the rest of the year and into 2010,” Lewis said. “However, we are convinced that Bank of America will weather the storm and emerge as an acknowledged leader in financial services in the United States and around the world.”

“Most importantly, we continue to serve our customers and clients around the world every day, helping them with their accounts, meeting their financial needs and adding new business,” Lewis added.

Second Quarter 2009 Business Highlights - Bank of America increased its Tier 1 common capital by nearly US$40 billion through multiple actions during the quarter that included issuing shares of common stock, exchanging certain non-government preferred stock for common stock, and asset sales. - Bank of America Merrill Lynch ranked No. 1 in high-yield debt and leveraged loans based on volume, and the firm was No. 2 and No. 3, respectively, in U.S. and global investment banking fees for the first half of 2009, according to second quarter league tables. - Sales and trading revenue, excluding credit valuation adjustments on derivative liabilities and market disruption charges, rose to a record US$6.7 billion. - During the quarter, Bank of America announced the sale of its merchant processing business to a joint venture, which included First Data Corp. The transaction is expected to deliver next-generation payments solutions to merchants. - Bank of America funded US$110.6 billion in first mortgages, helping nearly 500,000 people either purchase a home or refinance their existing mortgage, including US$24.3 billion in mortgages made to 154,000 low- and moderate-income borrowers. Approximately 29 percent of first mortgages were for purchases. - Credit extended during the quarter, including commercial renewals of US$55 billion, was more than US$211 billion, compared with US$183 billion in the first quarter. New credit included US$111 billion in mortgages, US$78 billion in commercial non-real estate, approximately US$9 billion in commercial real estate, US$4 billion in domestic and small business card, US$4 billion in home equity products and more than US$5 billion in other consumer credit.(1) - During the second quarter, Small Business Banking extended more than US$580 million in new credit comprised of credit cards, loans and lines of credit to more than 35,000 customers. - To help homeowners avoid foreclosure, Bank of America has provided rate relief or agreed to modifications with approximately 150,000 customers for the first six months of 2009, compared with more than 230,000 for all of 2008 for Bank of America and Countrywide. In addition, approximately 80,000 Bank of America customers are already in a trial period modification or were in the process of responding to an offer under the Making Home Affordable program through mid-July. - Average retail deposits in the quarter increased US$136.3 billion, or 26 percent, from a year earlier, including US$104.3 billion in balances from Merrill Lynch and Countrywide. Excluding Countrywide and Merrill Lynch, Bank of America grew retail deposits US$32.0 billion, or 6 percent, from the year-ago quarter. (1) Preliminary data as of July 17, 2009

Transition Update

The Merrill Lynch integration is on track and meeting expected goals. The company in 2009 expects to achieve in excess of 40 percent of the previously announced goal of approximately US$7 billion in cost savings, ahead of the original goal of 25 percent for the year.

Since June 1, approximately 6,500 affluent banking-only clients in Bank of America have been referred to Merrill Lynch financial advisors. Of that group, approximately 1,400 now have added an investment relationship with the company. Merrill Lynch financial advisors referred more than 1,100 clients to the commercial bank of Bank of America.

The Countrywide transition and related cost savings are on track.

The new Bank of America Home Loans and Insurance brand was introduced to consumers during the quarter as part of the transition.

Second Quarter 2009 Financial Summary

Revenue and Expense

Revenue net of interest expense on a fully taxable-equivalent basis rose 60 percent to US$33.1 billion compared with US$20.7 billion a year ago.

Net interest income on a fully taxable-equivalent basis rose 9 percent to US$11.9 billion from US$10.9 billion in the second quarter of 2008 due to an improved rate environment and the addition of Countrywide and Merrill Lynch. These improvements were partially offset by a shift in loan mix and the sale of securities. Net interest yield narrowed 28 basis points to 2.64 percent due to the addition of lower yielding assets from Countrywide and Merrill Lynch, sales of securities, and a shift in loan mix, partially offset by the favorable rate environment.

Noninterest income rose to US$21.1 billion from US$9.8 billion a year earlier. Higher mortgage banking income, trading account profits and investment and brokerage services income reflected the addition of Merrill Lynch and Countrywide. Additionally, the increase was driven by a US$5.3 billion pretax gain on the sale of CCB shares. Bank of America continues to own approximately 11 percent of the common shares of CCB. Noninterest income in the period also included a US$3.8 billion pretax gain from the completed sale of the merchant processing business to a joint venture. These increases were partially offset by US$3.6 billion in losses related to mark-to-market adjustments including the Merrill Lynch structured notes as a result of narrowing credit spreads during the quarter. Card income declined due to higher credit losses on securitized credit card loans and lower fee income.

Noninterest expense increased to US$17.0 billion from US$9.7 billion a year earlier. This reflects higher personnel and general operating expenses, driven in part by the Merrill Lynch and Countrywide acquisitions and the FDIC special assessment. Pretax merger and restructuring charges rose to US$829 million from US$212 million a year earlier.

The efficiency ratio on a fully taxable-equivalent basis was 51.44 percent compared with 46.60 percent a year earlier.

Pretax, pre-provision income on a fully-taxable equivalent basis was US$16.1 billion compared with US$11.1 billion a year earlier.

Credit Quality

Credit quality deteriorated further as the economic environment weakened. Consumers remained under significant stress as unemployment and underemployment increased and individuals spent longer periods without work. These conditions led to higher losses in almost all consumer portfolios compared with the prior quarter.

Declining home values and reduced spending by consumers and businesses negatively impacted the commercial portfolios resulting in broad-based increases in criticized and nonperforming loans. Commercial loan losses rose from the prior quarter as commercial domestic and small business portfolios were impacted in sectors dependent on discretionary consumer spending. Losses in the commercial real estate portfolio also increased.

The provision for credit losses was US$13.4 billion, flat with the first quarter. Credit losses were higher than the prior quarter and reserves, which were increased by US$4.7 billion, were added across most consumer portfolios and the commercial portfolio reflecting the impact of the weak economy. Nonperforming assets were US$31.0 billion compared with US$25.6 billion at March 31, 2009, reflecting the continued deterioration in economic conditions. The 2009 coverage ratios and amounts shown in the following table include Merrill Lynch.

(All amounts in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted) Credit Quality (Dollars in millions) Q2 2009 Q1 2009 Q2 2008 ——————— ——- ——- ——- Provision for credit losses $13,375 $13,380 $5,830 Net Charge-offs 8,701 6,942 3,619 Net Charge-off ratios(1) 3.64% 2.85% 1.67% Total managed net losses $11,684 $9,124 $5,262 Total managed net loss ratio(1) 4.42% 3.40% 2.16% At 6/30/09 At 3/31/09 At 6/30/08 ———- ———- ———- Nonperforming assets $30,982 $25,632 $9,749 Nonperforming assets ratio(2) 3.31% 2.64% 1.13% Allowance for loan and lease losses $33,785 $29,048 $17,130 Allowance for loan and lease losses ratio(3) 3.61% 3.00% 1.98% (1) Net charge-off/loss ratios are calculated as annualized held net charge-offs or managed net losses divided by average outstanding held or managed loans and leases during the period. (2) Nonperforming assets ratios are calculated as nonperforming assets divided by outstanding loans, leases and foreclosed properties at the end of the period. (3) Allowance for loan and lease losses ratios are calculated as allowance for loan and leases losses divided by loans and leases outstanding at the end of the period. Note: Ratios do not include loans measured at fair value in accordance with SFAS 159.

Capital Management

Total shareholders’ equity was $255.2 billion at June 30. Period-end assets were $2.3 trillion. The Tier 1 Capital ratio was 11.93 percent, up from 10.09 percent at March 31, 2009 and from 8.25 percent a year ago. The Tier 1 Common ratio was 6.90 percent, compared with 4.49 percent at March 31, 2009 and 4.78 percent at June 30, 2008. The Tangible Common Equity ratio was 4.67 percent, up from 3.13 percent at March 31, 2009 and 3.24 percent a year earlier. Tangible book value per share of common stock was $11.66, compared with $10.88 at March 31, 2009 and $11.87 a year earlier.

During the quarter the bank increased its Tier 1 common capital by nearly $40 billion, easily exceeding the $33.9 billion Supervisory Capital Assessment Program (SCAP) buffer set by the Federal Reserve in May. Actions contributing toward that goal during the quarter included: issuing shares of common stock; exchanging certain non-government preferred stock for common stock; the sale of a portion of shares in CCB; and the sale of the company’s merchant processing business to a joint venture.

During the quarter, Bank of America issued 1.25 billion, or $13.5 billion, of common shares. Bank of America exchanged the equivalent of $14.8 billion of non-government preferred shares for approximately 1 billion shares of common stock through private exchanges and a tender offer. A cash dividend of $0.01 per common share was paid. The company recorded $1.4 billion in preferred dividends, partially offset by $576 million related to the exchange of preferred stock in the calculation of net income available to common shareholders. Period-end common shares issued and outstanding were 8.65 billion for the second quarter of 2009, 6.40 billion for the first quarter of 2009 and 4.45 billion for the year-ago quarter.

Second Quarter 2009 Business Segment Results Deposits (Dollars in millions) Q2 2009 Q2 2008 ——————– ——- ——- Total revenue, net of interest expense(1) $3,495 $4,400 Provision for credit losses 96 89 Noninterest expense 2,649 2,324 Net income 505 1,238 Efficiency ratio(1) 75.80% 52.82% Return on average equity 8.58 20.30 Deposits(2) $417,114 $337,253 At 6/30/09 At 6/30/08 ———- ———- Period-ending deposits $423,192 $336,136 (1) Fully taxable-equivalent basis (2) Balances averaged for period

Deposits net income fell 59 percent from a year ago on lower revenue and higher noninterest expense. Revenue declined as a result of lower residual net interest income allocation related to asset and liability management activities and spread compression due to declining interest rates. Noninterest expense rose mainly from the FDIC special assessment.

Average customer deposits rose 24 percent, or $79.9 billion, from a year earlier on strong organic growth, the transfer of client deposits from Global Wealth and Investment Management and the acquisition of Countrywide.

Global Card Services (Dollars in millions) Q2 2009 Q2 2008 ——————– ——- ——- Total managed revenue, net of interest expense(1),(2) $7,337 $7,500 Provision for credit losses(3) 7,741 4,259 Noninterest expense 1,976 2,375 Net income (loss) (1,618) 582 Efficiency ratio(2) 26.93% 31.67% Return on average equity n/m 6.01 Managed loans(4) $220,365 $238,918 At 6/30/09 At 6/30/08 ———- ———- Period-ending loans $215,904 $240,617 (1) Managed basis. Managed basis assumes that credit card loans that have been securitized were not sold and presents earnings on these loans in a manner similar to the way loans that have not been sold (i.e., held loans) are presented. For more information and detailed reconciliation, please refer to the data pages supplied with this press release. (2) Fully taxable-equivalent basis (3) Represents provision for credit losses on held loans combined with realized credit losses associated with the securitized credit card loan portfolio (4) Balances averaged for period n/m = not meaningful

Global Card Services swung to a net loss of $1.6 billion as credit costs rose in the weakening economies in the U.S., Europe and Canada. Managed net revenue declined 2 percent to $7.3 billion mainly due to lower fee income partially offset by higher net interest income, as lower funding costs outpaced the decline in average managed loans.

Provision expense increased to $7.7 billion from a year earlier as the consumer card and consumer lending portfolios deteriorated due to the economic conditions and a rising level of bankruptcies. Also contributing were reserve additions related to maturing securitizations.

Noninterest expense fell 17 percent on lower operating and marketing costs.

Home Loans and Insurance (Dollars in millions) Q2 2009 Q2 2008 ——————– ——- ——- Total revenue, net of interest expense(1) $4,461 $1,261 Provision for credit losses 2,726 2,034 Noninterest expense 2,829 732 Net income (loss) (725) (948) Efficiency ratio(1) 63.41% 58.02% Return on average equity n/m n/m Loans(2) $131,509 $91,199 At 6/30/09 At 6/30/08 ———- ———- Period-ending loans $131,120 $92,064 (1) Fully taxable-equivalent basis (2) Balances averaged for period n/m = not meaningful

The net loss in Home Loans and Insurance narrowed as higher revenue was mostly offset by increased credit costs and noninterest expense. Net revenue rose mainly due to the acquisition of Countrywide and higher mortgage banking income as lower interest rates spurred an increase in refinance activity.

The provision for credit losses increased to $2.7 billion driven by economic weakness and falling home prices.

Noninterest expense increased to $2.8 billion mostly due to the acquisition of Countrywide.

Global Banking (Dollars in millions) Q2 2009 Q2 2008 ——————– ——- ——- Total revenue, net of interest expense(1) $8,658 $4,455 Provision for credit losses 2,584 400 Noninterest expense 2,232 1,747 Net income 2,487 1,433 Efficiency ratio(1) 25.78% 39.24% Return on average equity 16.50 11.85 Loans and leases(2) $323,217 $315,282 Deposits(2) 199,879 169,738 (1) Fully taxable-equivalent basis (2) Balances averaged for period

Global Banking net income rose to $2.5 billion, benefitting from a $3.8 billion pretax gain generated by the sale of the company’s merchant processing business to a joint venture, the addition of Merrill Lynch and strong deposit growth. Higher revenue was partially offset by the challenging credit environment and the FDIC special assessment.

The provision for credit losses increased to $2.6 billion, driven by loan loss reserve increases and higher losses within the commercial domestic portfolio, which were across a broad range of borrowers and industries. Also contributing to the increase were higher losses and reserve additions in the commercial real estate portfolio for deterioration across various property types.

- Corporate Banking and Investment Banking revenue rose 28 percent to $2.0 billion as a result of the Merrill Lynch acquisition, strong fee growth from debt and equity capital markets, higher deposits and a change in deposit mix. These increases were more than offset by higher credit costs and the FDIC special assessment. - Commercial Banking revenue, excluding the $3.8 billion pretax gain associated with the sale of the merchant processing business to a joint venture, was $2.9 billion as credit and deposit net interest margins improved, offset by lower residual net interest income. Net income was negatively impacted by higher credit costs and the FDIC special assessment. - Note: Total investment banking income, including self-led deals, in the quarter of $1.7 billion is shared primarily between Global Banking and Global Markets based on an internal fee-sharing arrangement between the two segments. Debt and Equity issuance income led to an increase from the year-ago quarter, while advisory fees increased 83 percent, reflecting the larger investment banking platform from the Merrill Lynch acquisition. Global Markets (Dollars in millions) Q2 2009 Q2 2008 ——————– ——- ——- Total revenue, net of interest expense(1) $4,452 $1,378 Provision for credit losses (1) (38) Noninterest expense 2,559 951 Net income 1,377 298 Efficiency ratio(1) 57.46% 69.04% Return on average equity 17.81 9.90 Trading-related assets(2) $503,688 $332,748 (1) Fully taxable-equivalent basis (2) Balances averaged for period

Global Markets net income increased $1.1 billion. The increase was driven by the addition of Merrill Lynch and lower market disruption related charges of $900 million - a portion of the $1.3 billion total for the company. Net revenue was strong during the period, excluding the credit valuation adjustment on derivative liabilities and market disruption charges, surpassing record first-quarter 2009 revenue. Noninterest expense was higher as a result of the addition of Merrill Lynch.

- Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities revenue of $3.2 billion was driven by a more than fourfold increase in sales and trading revenue and by investment banking revenue that nearly doubled. Sales and trading was positively impacted by the addition of Merrill Lynch and an increase in liquidity in certain credit markets. Investment banking fees were positively impacted from the combination of the legacy Merrill Lynch and Bank of America debt issuance capabilities and the opening up of credit issuance markets. - Equities revenue of $1.3 billion was driven by the addition of Merrill Lynch and the ability to take advantage of the increase in equity flows during the quarter, which resulted in higher commission revenue and a fivefold increase in equity issuance revenue, partially offset by lower market volatility. Global Wealth and Investment Management (Dollars in millions) Q2 2009 Q2 2008 ——————– ——- ——- Total revenue, net of interest expense(1) $4,196 $2,295 Provision for credit losses 238 119 Noninterest expense 3,304 1,244 Net income 441 581 Efficiency ratio(1) 78.74% 54.21% Return on average equity 9.45 19.84 Loans(2) $101,748 $87,574 Deposits(2) 214,111 157,113 (in billions) At 6/30/09 At 6/30/08 ———— ———- ———- Assets under management $705.2 $589.4 Total client assets(3) $1,824.3 $867.4 (1) Fully taxable-equivalent basis (2) Balances averaged for period (3) Client assets are defined as assets under management, client brokerage assets and other assets in custody

Global Wealth and Investment Management net income fell 24 percent due to lower residual net interest income, lower equity market levels, higher credit costs and the transfer of certain client balances to the Deposits and the Home Loans and Insurance segments, partially offset by the addition of Merrill Lynch.

Net revenue increased to $4.2 billion as investment and brokerage service income rose and net interest income increased 12 percent due to the addition of Merrill Lynch.

- Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management net income declined 15 percent to $283 million from a year earlier as the addition of Merrill Lynch was more than offset by the impact of the significant transfer of client balances during the quarter to the Deposits and the Home Loans and Insurance segments and lower net interest income. Net revenue increased to $3.0 billion from $1.1 billion a year ago as investment and brokerage income rose mainly from the addition of Merrill Lynch. - U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management net income fell 65 percent to $67 million as net revenue declined and credit costs rose. Net revenue fell 13 percent to $674 million driven by reduced residual net interest income and the effect of lower equity market levels. - Columbia Management net income nearly doubled to $72 million from a year earlier on lower support for certain cash funds and reduced expenses. The increase was partially offset by lower investment and brokerage revenue which was mainly impacted by lower equity market levels. All Other (1),(2) (Dollars in millions) Q2 2009 Q2 2008 ——————– ——- ——- Total revenue, net of interest expense(3) $487 $(563) Provision for credit losses (9) (1,033) Noninterest expense 1,471 286 Net income 757 226 Loans and leases(4) $159,142 $117,504 (1) All Other consists primarily of equity investments, the residential mortgage portfolio associated with asset and liability management (ALM) activities, the residual impact of the cost allocation process, merger and restructuring charges, intersegment eliminations, fair value adjustments related to certain Merrill Lynch structured notes and the results of certain consumer finance, investment management and commercial lending businesses that are being liquidated. All Other also includes the offsetting securitization impact to present Global Card Services on a managed basis. For more information and detailed reconciliation, please refer to the data pages supplied with this press release. (2) Effective January 1, 2009, All Other includes the results of First Republic Bank, which was acquired as part of the Merrill Lynch acquisition. (3) Fully taxable-equivalent basis (4) Balances averaged for period

All Other net income increased to $757 million. Higher equity investment income related to the gain on the sale of CCB shares and increased gains on the sale of debt securities were partially offset by fair value adjustments related to certain Merrill Lynch structured notes and other-than-temporary-impairment charges related to non-agency collateralized mortgage obligations. The provision for credit losses rose primarily due to continued deterioration in the residential mortgage portfolio. Noninterest expense increased mostly on merger and restructuring charges related to the Merrill Lynch acquisition.

Note: Chief Executive Officer and President Kenneth D. Lewis and Chief Financial Officer Joe L. Price will discuss second quarter 2009 results in a conference call at 9:30 a.m. EDT today. The presentation and supporting materials can be accessed on the Bank of America Investor Relations Web site at investor.bankofamerica.com. For a listen-only connection to the conference call, dial +1-877-200-4456 (U.S.) or +1-785-424-1732 (international) and the conference ID: 79795.

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Bank of America Corporation and Subsidiaries Selected Financial Data ———————– (Dollars in millions, except per share data; shares in thousands) Summary Income Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Statement June 30 June 30 ————– ——————- —————– 2009 2008 2009 2008 —- —- —- —- Net interest income $11,630 $10,621 $24,127 $20,612 Total noninterest income 21,144 9,789 44,405 16,869 —— —– —— —— Total revenue, net of interest expense 32,774 20,410 68,532 37,481 Provision for credit losses 13,375 5,830 26,755 11,840 Noninterest expense, before merger and restructuring charges 16,191 9,447 32,428 18,540 Merger and restructuring charges 829 212 1,594 382 — — —– — Income before income taxes 2,379 4,921 7,755 6,719 Income tax expense (benefit) (845) 1,511 284 2,099 —- —– — —– Net income $3,224 $3,410 $7,471 $4,620 ====== ====== ====== ====== Preferred stock dividends 805 186 2,238 376 — — —– — Net income available to common shareholders $2,419 $3,224 $5,233 $4,244 ====== ====== ====== ====== Earnings per common share $0.33 $0.72 $0.75 $0.95 Diluted earnings per common share 0.33 0.72 0.75 0.95 Summary Average Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Balance Sheet June 30 June 30 ————— ——————- —————– 2009 2008 2009 2008 —- —- —- —- Total loans and leases $966,105 $878,639 $980,035 $877,150 Debt securities 255,159 235,369 270,618 227,373 Total earning assets 1,811,981 1,500,234 1,861,954 1,505,265 Total assets 2,420,317 1,754,613 2,469,452 1,759,770 Total deposits 974,892 786,002 969,516 786,813 Shareholders’ equity 242,867 161,428 235,855 158,078 Common shareholders’ equity 173,497 140,243 167,153 140,849

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Performance Ratios June 30 June 30 ——————- ——————- —————– 2009 2008 2009 2008 —- —- —- —- Return on average assets 0.53% 0.78% 0.61% 0.53% Return on average common shareholders’ equity 5.59 9.25 6.31 6.06 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Credit Quality June 30 June 30 ————– ——————- —————– 2009 2008 2009 2008 —- —- —- —- Total net charge-offs $8,701 $3,619 $15,643 $6,334 Annualized net charge- offs as a % of average loans and leases outstanding (1) 3.64% 1.67% 3.24% 1.46% Provision for credit losses $13,375 $5,830 $26,755 $11,840 Total consumer credit card managed net losses 5,047 2,751 8,841 5,123 Total consumer credit card managed net losses as a % of average managed credit card receivables 11.73% 5.96% 10.16% 5.58% June 30 ————— 2009 2008 —- —- Total nonperforming assets $30,982 $9,749 Nonperforming assets as a % of total loans, leases and foreclosed properties (1) 3.31% 1.13% Allowance for loan and lease losses $33,785 $17,130 Allowance for loan and lease losses as a % of total loans and leases outstanding (1) 3.61% 1.98% Capital Management June 30 —————— ————— 2009 2008 —- —- Risk-based capital ratios: Tier 1 11.93% 8.25% Tier 1 common 6.90 4.78 Total 15.99 12.60 Tangible equity ratio (2) 7.39 4.72 Tangible common equity ratio (3) 4.67 3.24 Period-end common shares issued and outstanding 8,651,459 4,452,947 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 ——————- —————– 2009 2008 2009 2008 —- —- —- —- Shares issued (4) 2,250,509 137 3,634,024 15,062 Average common shares issued and outstanding 7,241,515 4,435,719 6,808,262 4,431,870 Average diluted common shares issued and outstanding 7,269,518 4,444,098 6,836,972 4,445,428 Dividends paid per common share $0.01 $0.64 $0.02 $1.28 June 30 Summary End of Period ————— Balance Sheet 2009 2008 ——————— —- —- Total loans and leases $942,248 $870,464 Total debt securities 267,238 249,859 Total earning assets 1,721,618 1,458,796 Total assets 2,254,394 1,716,875 Total deposits 970,742 784,764 Total shareholders’ equity 255,152 162,691 Common shareholders’ equity 196,492 138,540 Book value per share of common stock $22.71 $31.11 ———————————————————- (1) Ratios do not include loans measured at fair value in accordance with SFAS 159 at and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008. (2) Tangible equity ratio equals shareholders’ equity less goodwill and intangible assets (excluding mortgage servicing rights), net of related deferred tax liabilities divided by total assets less goodwill and intangible assets (excluding mortgage servicing rights), net of related deferred tax liabilities. (3) Tangible common equity ratio equals common shareholders’ equity less goodwill and intangible assets (excluding mortgage servicing rights), net of related deferred tax liabilities divided by total assets less goodwill and intangible assets (excluding mortgage servicing rights), net of related deferred tax liabilities. (4) 2009 amounts include approximately 1.375 billion shares issued in the Merrill Lynch acquisition.

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

Information for periods beginning July 1, 2008 include the Countrywide acquisition. Information for the period beginning January 1, 2009 includes the Merrill Lynch acquisition. Prior periods have not been restated.

This information is preliminary and based on company data available at the time of the presentation.

Bank of America Corporation and Subsidiaries Business Segment Results ———————— (Dollars in millions) For the three months ended June 30 Global Card Home Loans Deposits Services (1, 2) & Insurance ————– ————— ————- 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 —- —- —- —- —- —- Total revenue, net of interest expense (3) $3,495 $4,400 $7,337 $7,500 $4,461 $1,261 Provision for credit losses 96 89 7,741 4,259 2,726 2,034 Noninterest expense 2,649 2,324 1,976 2,375 2,829 732 Net income (loss) 505 1,238 (1,618) 582 (725) (948) Efficiency ratio (3) 75.80% 52.82% 26.93% 31.67% 63.41% 58.02% Return on average equity 8.58 20.30 n/m 6.01 n/m n/m Average - total loans and leases n/m n/m $220,365 $238,918 $131,509 $91,199 Average - total deposits $417,114 $337,253 n/m n/m n/m n/m Global Wealth & Investment Global Banking Global Markets Management ————– ————— ————– 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 —- —- —- —- —- —- Total revenue, net of interest expense (3) $8,658 $4,455 $4,452 $1,378 $4,196 $2,295 Provision for credit losses 2,584 400 (1) (38) 238 119 Noninterest expense 2,232 1,747 2,559 951 3,304 1,244 Net income 2,487 1,433 1,377 298 441 581 Efficiency ratio (3) 25.78% 39.24% 57.46% 69.04% 78.74% 54.21% Return on average equity 16.50 11.85 17.81 9.90 9.45 19.84 Average - total loans and leases $323,217 $315,282 n/m n/m $101,748 $87,574 Average - total deposits 199,879 169,738 n/m n/m 214,111 157,113 All Other (1, 4) —————- 2009 2008 —- —- Total revenue, net of interest expense (3) $487 $(563) Provision for credit losses (9) (1,033) Noninterest expense 1,471 286 Net income 757 226 Average - total loans and leases $159,142 $117,504 Average - total deposits 108,079 96,998 ————————————————– (1) Global Card Services is presented on a managed basis with a corresponding offset recorded in All Other. (2) Provision for credit losses represents provision for credit losses on held loans combined with realized credit losses associated with the securitized loan portfolio. (3) Fully taxable-equivalent (FTE) basis. FTE basis is a performance measure used by management in operating the business that management believes provides investors with a more accurate picture of the interest margin for comparative purposes. (4) Provision for credit losses represents provision for credit losses in All Other combined with the Global Card Services securitization offset. n/m = not meaningful

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

Information for periods beginning July 1, 2008 include the Countrywide acquisition. Information for the period beginning January 1, 2009 includes the Merrill Lynch acquisition. Prior periods have not been restated.

This information is preliminary and based on company data available at the time of the presentation.

Bank of America Corporation and Subsidiaries Business Segment Results ———————— (Dollars in millions) For the six months ended June 30 Global Card Home Loans & Deposits Services (1, 2) Insurance ————– ————– ————- 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 —- —- —- —- —- —- Total revenue, net of interest expense (3) $6,907 $8,488 $14,846 $15,430 $9,684 $2,584 Provision for credit losses 187 195 16,182 8,711 6,098 3,846 Noninterest expense 5,008 4,516 4,053 4,572 5,479 1,470 Net income (loss) 1,106 2,363 (3,494) 1,401 (1,223) (1,721) Efficiency ratio (3) 72.50% 53.21% 27.30% 29.63% 56.58% 56.91% Return on average equity 9.47 19.31 n/m 7.28 n/m n/m Average - total loans and leases n/m n/m $224,391 $236,738 $129,110 $89,218 Average - total deposits $397,454 $338,358 n/m n/m n/m n/m Global Wealth & Investment Global Banking Global Markets Management ————– ————– ————– 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 —- —- —- —- —- —- Total revenue, net of interest expense (3) $13,298 $8,354 $11,351 $537 $8,559 $4,237 Provision for credit losses 4,432 926 50 (39) 492 362 Noninterest expense 4,747 3,494 5,615 1,680 6,594 2,555 Net income (loss) 2,659 2,456 3,812 (691) 951 825 Efficiency ratio (3) 35.70% 41.82% 49.46% n/m 77.04% 60.31% Return on average equity 9.17 10.27 26.38 n/m 10.70 14.21 Average - total loans and leases $327,074 $310,603 n/m n/m $106,117 $86,609 Average - total deposits 197,981 165,232 n/m n/m 231,853 152,808 All Other (1, 4) —————- 2009 2008 —- —- Total revenue, net of interest expense (3) $4,521 $(1,533) Provision for credit losses (686) (2,161) Noninterest expense 2,526 635 Net income (loss) 3,660 (13) Average - total loans and leases $163,770 $125,695 Average - total deposits 108,757 105,109 —————————————————- (1) Global Card Services is presented on a managed basis with a corresponding offset recorded in All Other. (2) Provision for credit losses represents provision for credit losses on held loans combined with realized credit losses associated with the securitized loan portfolio. (3) Fully taxable-equivalent (FTE) basis. FTE basis is a performance measure used by management in operating the business that management believes provides investors with a more accurate picture of the interest margin for comparative purposes. (4) Provision for credit losses represents provision for credit losses in All Other combined with the Global Card Services securitization offset. n/m = not meaningful

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

Information for periods beginning July 1, 2008 include the Countrywide acquisition. Information for the period beginning January 1, 2009 includes the Merrill Lynch acquisition. Prior periods have not been restated.

This information is preliminary and based on company data available at the time of the presentation.

Bank of America Corporation and Subsidiaries Supplemental Financial Data ————————— (Dollars in millions) Fully taxable- Three Months Six Months equivalent basis data Ended June 30 Ended June 30 ———————- —————- —————- 2009 2008 2009 2008 —- —- —- —- Net interest income $11,942 $10,937 $24,761 $21,228 Total revenue, net of interest expense 33,086 20,726 69,166 38,097 Net interest yield 2.64% 2.92% 2.67% 2.83% Efficiency ratio 51.44 46.60 49.19 49.67 June 30 ————- Other Data 2009 2008 ———- —- —- Full-time equivalent employees 282,408 206,587 Number of banking centers - domestic 6,109 6,131 Number of branded ATMs - domestic 18,426 18,531

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

Bank of America Corporation and Subsidiaries Reconciliation - Managed to GAAP ——————————— (Dollars in millions)

The Corporation reports Global Card Services on a managed basis. Reporting on a managed basis is consistent with the way that management evaluates the results of Global Card Services. Managed basis assumes that securitized loans were not sold and presents earnings on these loans in a manner similar to the way loans that have not been sold (i.e., held loans) are presented. Loan securitization is an alternative funding process that is used by the Corporation to diversify funding sources. Loan securitization removes loans from the Consolidated Balance Sheet through the sale of loans to an off-balance sheet qualified special purpose entity which is excluded from the Corporation’s Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP).

The performance of the managed portfolio is important in understanding Global Card Services’ results as it demonstrates the results of the entire portfolio serviced by the business. Securitized loans continue to be serviced by the business and are subject to the same underwriting standards and ongoing monitoring as held loans. In addition, retained excess servicing income is exposed to similar credit risk and repricing of interest rates as held loans. Global Card Services’ managed income statement line items differ from a held basis reported as follows:

- Managed net interest income includes Global Card Services’ net interest income on held loans and interest income on the securitized loans less the internal funds transfer pricing allocation related to securitized loans. - Managed noninterest income includes Global Card Services’ noninterest income on a held basis less the reclassification of certain components of card income (e.g., excess servicing income) to record managed net interest income and provision for credit losses. Noninterest income, both on a held and managed basis, also includes the impact of adjustments to the interest-only strip that are recorded in card income as management continues to manage this impact within Global Card Services. - Provision for credit losses represents the provision for credit losses on held loans combined with realized credit losses associated with the securitized loan portfolio.

Global Card Services Six Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 June 30, 2008 —————— —————— Securit- Securit- Managed ization Held Managed ization Held Basis (1) Impact (2) Basis Basis (1) Impact (2) Basis ———- ———- —– ——— ———- —– Net interest income (3) $10,308 $(4,749) $5,559 $9,331 $(4,195) $5,136 Noninterest income: Card income 4,279 (348) 3,931 5,275 1,261 6,536 All other income 259 (67) 192 824 (125) 699 — — — — —- — Total noninterest income 4,538 (415) 4,123 6,099 1,136 7,235 —– —- —– —– —– —– Total revenue, net of interest expense 14,846 (5,164) 9,682 15,430 (3,059) 12,371 Provision for credit losses 16,182 (5,164) 11,018 8,711 (3,059) 5,652 Noninterest expense 4,053 - 4,053 4,572 - 4,572 —– — —– —– — —– Income (loss) before income taxes (5,389) - (5,389) 2,147 - 2,147 Income tax expense (benefit) (3) (1,895) - (1,895) 746 - 746 —— — —— — — — Net income (loss) $(3,494) $- $(3,494) $1,401 $- $1,401 ======= === ======= ====== === ====== Average - total loans and leases $224,391 $(102,357) $122,034 $236,738 $(106,306) $130,432 All Other Six Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 June 30, 2008 —————— —————– Securit- Securit- Reported ization As Reported ization As Basis (4) Offset (2) Adjusted Basis (4) Offset (2) Adjusted ——— ———- ——– ——— ———- ——– Net interest income(3) $(3,477) $4,749 $1,272 $(3,771) $4,195 $424 Noninterest income: Card income (loss) 256 348 604 1,259 (1,261) (2) Equity investment income 7,305 - 7,305 977 - 977 Gains on sales of debt securities 2,143 - 2,143 351 - 351 All other income (loss) (1,706) 67 (1,639) (349) 125 (224) —— — —— —- — —- Total noninterest income 7,998 415 8,413 2,238 (1,136) 1,102 —– — —– —– —— —– Total revenue, net of interest expense 4,521 5,164 9,685 (1,533) 3,059 1,526 Provision for credit losses (686) 5,164 4,478 (2,161) 3,059 898 Merger and restructuring charges 1,594 - 1,594 382 - 382 All other noninterest expense 932 - 932 253 - 253 — — — — — — Income (loss) before income taxes 2,681 - 2,681 (7) - (7) Income tax expense (3) (979) - (979) 6 - 6 —- — —- — — — Net income (loss) $3,660 $- $3,660 $(13) $- $(13) ====== === ====== ==== === ==== Average - total loans and leases $163,770 $102,357 $266,127 $125,695 $106,306 $232,001 ——————————————— (1) Provision for credit losses represents provision for credit losses on held loans combined with realized credit losses associated with the securitized loan portfolio. (2) The securitization impact/offset on net interest income is on a funds transfer pricing methodology consistent with the way funding costs are allocated to the businesses. (3) FTE basis (4) Provision for credit losses represents provision for credit losses in All Other combined with the Global Card Services securitization offset.

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified among the segments to conform to the current period presentation.

Information for periods beginning July 1, 2008 include the Countrywide acquisition. Information for the period beginning January 1, 2009 includes the Merrill Lynch acquisition. Prior periods have not been restated.

This information is preliminary and based on company data available at the time of the presentation.

Source: Bank of America

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