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BoA Writes Down $5.28B; 4Q Net Income Drops 95%

Writedowns had been estimated at $3B

By Jonas Oransky,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 22, 2008 9:30 AM CST

(Newser) – Bank of America said today its net income plummeted 95% in the fourth quarter, and it wrote down $5.28 billion in collateralized debt obligation. Net income for the largest retail bank and credit-card issuer was $268 million, or 5 cents per share, compared to $5.26 billion, or $1.16 a share, last year. The company had previously estimated write-downs in excess of $3 billion, the Wall Street Journal reports.

Said the CEO, “Our fourth-quarter results were severely impacted by ongoing dislocations in capital markets and the slowing economy.” Separately, the bank had $400 million in losses to support specific cash funds and wrote down $400 million on relevant securities. Net revenue plunged 31% and return on equity fell from 15.76% to 0.6%.

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In a photo provided by Bank of America, Bank of America Chief Executive Officer Kenneth D. Lewis, left, and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa share a light moment during an announcement of a $1 million...   (Associated Press)
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Bank of America Chairman, CEO and President Kenneth D. Lewis answers some questions before speaking at the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce 171st Annual Dinner in Wilmington, Del., Monday, January 14, 2008.  I think the bankruptcy was a malicious rumor, said Lewis, denying that government pressure to keep the nation's...
Bank of America Chairman, CEO and President Kenneth D. Lewis answers some questions before speaking at the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce 171st Annual Dinner in Wilmington, Del., Monday, January 14,...   (Associated Press)
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