Bank of America Announces Redemption of €2.0 Billion of Floating Rate Senior Notes, due February 7, 2022 and €1.25 Billion of 0.736% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes, due February 7, 2022

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Bank of America Corporation will redeem two series of senior notes totaling €3.25 billion on February 7, 2021. This includes €2 billion of Floating Rate Senior Notes and €1.25 billion of 0.736% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes, both due February 7, 2022. The redemption price will be €1,000 per €1,000 Calculation Amount, plus accrued interest, paid on February 8, 2021. Following the redemption, the company will request the Financial Conduct Authority to cancel the notes' listing and the London Stock Exchange to revoke their trading admission.

Positive

• Redemption of €3.25 billion in senior notes enhances financial stability.
• Payment procedures through recognized entities like Euroclear Bank SA/NV and Clearstream Banking, S.A. ensure reliability.

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• Cancellation of the listing and trading admission may reduce investor liquidity.

Bank of America Corporation announced today that it will redeem on February 7, 2021 (i) all €2,000,000,000 principal amount outstanding of its Floating Rate Senior Notes, due February 7, 2022 (ISIN: XS1560862580; Common Code: 156086258) (the "Floating Rate Notes") and (ii) all €1,250,000,000 principal amount outstanding of its 0.736% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes, due February 7, 2022 (ISIN: XS1560863554; Common Code: 156086355) (the "Fixed/Floating Rate Notes" and together with the Floating Rate Notes, the "Notes").

Each series of the Notes was issued under the Bank of America Corporation U.S.$65,000,000,000 Euro Medium-Term Note Program. The redemption price for each series of the Notes will be equal to the Optional Redemption Amount of €1,000 per €1,000 Calculation Amount (as specified in the applicable Final Terms dated February 3, 2017), plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date of February 7, 2021. Since February 7, 2021 is not a business day, the redemption price for each series of the Notes will be paid on the next succeeding business day, February 8, 2021. Interest on each series of the Notes will cease to accrue on the redemption date.

Payment of the redemption price for each series of the Notes will be made in accordance with the applicable procedures of Euroclear Bank SA/NV and Clearstream Banking, S.A. Bank of America, N.A. (operating through its London Branch) is the Principal Agent for each series of the Notes and Bank of America Europe DAC (formerly known as Bank of America Merrill Lynch International DAC) is the Registrar for each series of the Notes.

Bank of America Corporation will request the Financial Conduct Authority to cancel the listing of each series of the Notes and the London Stock Exchange plc to cancel the admission to trading of each series of the Notes on or around the business day following the redemption date.

Bank of America
Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving approximately 66 million consumer and small business clients with approximately 4,300 retail financial centers, including approximately 2,700 lending centers, 2,600 financial centers with a Consumer Investment Financial Solutions Advisor and approximately 2,400 business centers; approximately 17,000 ATMs; and award-winning digital banking with approximately 39 million active users, including approximately 31 million mobile users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 3 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and approximately 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Forward-looking statements
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FAQ

What senior notes is Bank of America redeeming on February 7, 2021?

Bank of America is redeeming €2 billion of Floating Rate Senior Notes and €1.25 billion of 0.736% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes.

When will the redemption price for the notes be paid?

The redemption price will be paid on February 8, 2021, since February 7 is not a business day.

What will happen to the listing of the notes after redemption?

Bank of America will request to cancel the listing of the notes with the Financial Conduct Authority and revoke their admission to trading on the London Stock Exchange.

What is the total amount of senior notes being redeemed by Bank of America?

The total amount being redeemed is €3.25 billion.

Is the interest on the senior notes still accruing after the redemption date?

Interest on each series of the Notes will cease to accrue on the redemption date of February 7, 2021.