Bank of America Proxy Filing

Ticker: BAC · Form: DEFA14A · Filed: Apr 3, 2026 · CIK: 0000070858

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: proxy-filing, governance

Related Tickers: BAC

TL;DR

BAC proxy filing dropped, shareholders get to vote on stuff.

AI Summary

Bank of America Corp. filed a Definitive Proxy Statement (DEFA14A) on April 3, 2026. This filing includes additional soliciting materials related to their annual meeting. The filing details include the company's corporate center address in Charlotte, NC, and its business address at the same location.

Why It Matters

This filing provides shareholders with important information and materials necessary for participating in the company's governance, including voting on corporate matters.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine proxy filing and does not contain new financial information or strategic changes that would immediately impact the stock price.

Key Players & Entities

FAQ

What type of filing is this DEFA14A for Bank of America?

This is an Additional definitive proxy soliciting materials and Rule 14(a)(12) material filing.

When was this DEFA14A filing accepted by the SEC?

The filing was accepted on 2026-04-03.

What is Bank of America's CIK number?

Bank of America's CIK number is 0000070858.

Where is Bank of America's corporate center located?

Bank of America's corporate center is located at 100 N TRYON ST CHARLOTTE NC 28255.

What is the SIC code for Bank of America?

The SIC code for Bank of America is 6021, which corresponds to National Commercial Banks.

Filing Stats: 3,392 words · 14 min read · ~11 pages · Grade level 17.9 · Accepted 2026-04-03 12:59:10

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From the Filing

DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: Preliminary Proxy Statement Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) Definitive Proxy Statement Definitive Additional Materials Soliciting Material Pursuant to 240.14a-12 Bank of America Corporation (Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than the Registrant) PAYMENT OF FILING FEE (Check the appropriate box): No fee required. Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11 Additional Solicitation Materials 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders For more details about the information in these additional solicitation materials, please see our 2026 proxy statement What would you like the power to do?® At Bank of America, we ask this question every day of all those we serve. It is at the core of how we live our values, deliver our purpose, and achieve Responsible Growth. Our values Deliver together Act responsibly Realize the power of our people Trust the team Our purpose To help make financial lives better, through the power of every connection Responsible Growth We must grow and win in the market —no excuses We must grow with our customer-focused strategy We must grow within our risk framework We must grow in a sustainable manner Eight lines of business Serving the core financial needs of people, companies and institutional investors through eight lines of business Executive Summary At Bank of America, we continued to deliver strong results in 2025, reflecting our commitment to driving Responsible Growth and longterm value for our shareholders through robust Board oversight, governance and executive compensation practices 1 Strong 2025 results reflect our continued focus on Responsible Growth and commitment to delivering strength and stability for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders Achieved full year net income of $30.5B, diluted earnings per share growth of 19% from 2024, revenue surpassed $110B, and we improved returns on assets and equity, reflecting strong, organic growth across our four business segments Balance sheet remained strong with end of period growth in deposits to $2.0T and loans to $1.2T, and capital and liquidity well in excess of regulatory requirements 2 Our Board composition and leadership structure support active and independent oversight of our company Our 12 nominees bring complementary experiences, skills and expertise that are critical to the Board's ability to provide effective oversight of our company and our business, strategy and operations Shareholders have consistently affirmed our Board's approach to determining its optimal leadership structure; our Lead Independent Director is empowered with comprehensive authority and responsibilities, which are set forth in our Corporate Governance Guidelines 3 Our executive compensation program demonstrates pay-for-performance philosophy and thoughtful consideration of shareholder perspectives The Compensation and Human Capital Committee has maintained prior enhancements to our program and introduced further enhancements, informed by regular engagement with our shareholders and reflected in this year's proxy statement disclosures 2025 pay outcomes were determined through a disciplined evaluation and decision process, taking into account the company's performance on both an absolute and relative basis, and appropriately considering long-term stability and risk management as a highly regulated financial institution 4 This year's shareholder proposals seek changes to our governance practices or changes to or reports on how we conduct our business that are not in shareholders' best interests The Board and management undertook a careful review of each proposal and engaged with proponents to better understand their perspectives; we omitted one duplicate proposal, and following productive discussions with proponents, several proposals were withdrawn Both shareholder proposals subject to a vote at our 2026 Annual Meeting have been previously considered and rejected by our shareholders The Board asks that you vote FOR all management proposals and AGAINST the shareholder proposals at the 2026 Annual Meeting; these proposals are covered in more detail in the following slides and in our proxy statement Delivered Strong Results in 20251 Earnings Growth Net income $30.5B +13% YoY EPS $3.812 +19% YoY Operating leverage3 2.5% Efficiency ratio 62% improved 147 bps YoY 0.89% ROA +7 bps YoY Revenue Growth Revenue $113.1B4 +7% YoY Net interest income +7% YoY Sales & trading +11% YoY Asset mgmt. fees +12% YoY Investme

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