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Bank of America (BAC) executive logs equity award vesting and share disposition

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bank of America executive Bernard A. Mensah, President, International, reported several equity compensation events on March 1, 2026. He exercised or converted derivative awards, including 1,432 vested phantom stock units, 17,521 2023 performance restricted stock units, and 17,521 vested restricted stock units, all at a stated price of $0.00 per share as they settled into common stock. Following these transactions, his directly held common stock position was 264,184 shares. The filing also shows a disposition of 1,432 common shares to the issuer at $49.83 per share, reflecting shares delivered back to Bank of America rather than an open-market sale.

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Insider Mensah Bernard A
Role President, International
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Vested Phantom Stock Units 1,432 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise 2023 Performance Restricted Stock Units 17,521 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Vested Restricted Stock Units 17,521 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock 1,432 $0.00 $0.00
Disposition Common Stock 1,432 $49.83 $71K
Holdings After Transaction: Vested Phantom Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct); 2023 Performance Restricted Stock Units — 70,087 shares (Direct); Vested Restricted Stock Units — 17,521 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 264,184 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (4)
  1. F1. Each phantom stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share of Bank of America Corporation common stock.
  2. F2. On March 1, 2018, the reporting person was granted phantom units, vesting in five equal annual installments commencing on March 1, 2021. The net amount of each installment after any applicable tax withholding is subject to an additional twelve-month holding period after vesting.
  3. F3. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Bank of America Corporation common stock.
  4. F4. On February 15, 2023, the reporting person was granted units, subject to the Company's attainment of performance goals. One-half of the units have performance goals based on the Company's three year average return on assets and one-half of the units have performance goals based on the Company's three year average growth in adjusted tangible book value, both beginning on January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2025. For the performance period, an amount equaling 100% of the target was earned. All units earned will be settled in shares and vest in five equal annual installments commencing on March 1, 2026. The net amount of each installment after any applicable tax withholding is subject to an additional twelve-month holding period after vesting.

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FAQ

What insider transactions did BAC executive Bernard Mensah report?

Bernard A. Mensah reported equity compensation activity, including exercises of phantom and restricted stock units and a small share disposition to Bank of America. These transactions largely reflect vesting and settlement of existing awards, not open‑market buying or selling.

How many Bank of America shares were acquired through equity awards?

The filing shows exercises or conversions of 1,432 vested phantom stock units, 17,521 2023 performance restricted stock units, and 17,521 vested restricted stock units. These derivative awards settled into Bank of America common stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share.

Did Bernard Mensah sell any BAC shares in this Form 4 filing?

The filing reports a disposition of 1,432 Bank of America common shares at $49.83 per share coded as a disposition to the issuer. This indicates shares were delivered back to Bank of America, not sold in an open‑market transaction.

What is Bernard Mensah’s Bank of America shareholding after these transactions?

After the reported transactions on March 1, 2026, Bernard A. Mensah directly owned 264,184 shares of Bank of America common stock. This balance reflects the net result of his equity award settlements and the reported disposition to the issuer.

What are the 2023 performance restricted stock units mentioned for BAC?

The 2023 performance restricted stock units represent a contingent right to receive Bank of America common shares, earned based on three‑year performance goals. For the performance period beginning January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2025, 100% of the target amount was earned.

How do Bank of America phantom stock units work in this Form 4?

Each Bank of America phantom stock unit is economically equivalent to one share of common stock. The Form 4 notes these units were granted in 2018, vesting in five equal annual installments, with each installment subject to a further twelve‑month holding period after vesting.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Mensah Bernard A

(Last) (First) (Middle)
100 NORTH TRYON STREET

(Street)
CHARLOTTE NC 28255

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ [ BAC ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
President, International
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/01/2026
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 03/01/2026 M 1,432 A (1) 265,616 D
Common Stock 03/01/2026 D 1,432 D $49.83 264,184 D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Vested Phantom Stock Units (1) 03/01/2026 M 1,432 (2) 03/01/2026 Common Stock 1,432 (1) 0 D
2023 Performance Restricted Stock Units (3) 03/01/2026 M 17,521 (4) (4) Common Stock 17,521 (3) 70,087 D
Vested Restricted Stock Units (3) 03/01/2026 M 17,521 (4) 03/01/2031 Common Stock 17,521 (3) 17,521 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each phantom stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share of Bank of America Corporation common stock.
2. On March 1, 2018, the reporting person was granted phantom units, vesting in five equal annual installments commencing on March 1, 2021. The net amount of each installment after any applicable tax withholding is subject to an additional twelve-month holding period after vesting.
3. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Bank of America Corporation common stock.
4. On February 15, 2023, the reporting person was granted units, subject to the Company's attainment of performance goals. One-half of the units have performance goals based on the Company's three year average return on assets and one-half of the units have performance goals based on the Company's three year average growth in adjusted tangible book value, both beginning on January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2025. For the performance period, an amount equaling 100% of the target was earned. All units earned will be settled in shares and vest in five equal annual installments commencing on March 1, 2026. The net amount of each installment after any applicable tax withholding is subject to an additional twelve-month holding period after vesting.
Bernard A. Mensah / Michael P. Lapp POA 03/03/2026
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