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Bank of America (BAC) CEO Moynihan exercises cash-settled units and returns shares to issuer

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bank of America Chair and CEO Brian T. Moynihan reported compensation-related movements in Bank of America common stock. On May 15, 2026, he exercised 18,083 cash-settled restricted stock units, each economically equivalent to one share of common stock, and an equal number of common shares were disposed to the issuer at $49.77 per share. After these transactions, he directly owned 2,699,612 shares of common stock. He also held indirect interests in 100,000 shares through a trust and 3,613.619 shares through a 401(k) plan.

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Insider MOYNIHAN BRIAN T
Role Chair and CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise 2026 Cash Settled Restricted Stock Units 18,083 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 18,083 $0.00 --
Disposition Common Stock 18,083 $49.77 $900K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: 2026 Cash Settled Restricted Stock Units — 162,746 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 2,717,695 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 3,613.619 shares (Indirect, 401(k) Plan)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each unit is the economic equivalent of one share of Bank of America Corporation common stock. On February 13, 2026, the reporting person was granted units, vesting and payable solely in cash as follows: 1/12th of the stock units vest and become payable on the 15th day of each month during the 12-month period beginning in March 2026 and ending in February 2027.
Issuer disposition 18,083 shares at $49.77 Common Stock disposition to issuer on May 15, 2026
RSUs exercised 18,083 units 2026 Cash Settled Restricted Stock Units exercised May 15, 2026
Direct holdings 2,699,612 shares Common Stock directly owned after transactions
Trust holdings 100,000 shares Common Stock held indirectly by trust
401(k) holdings 3,613.619 shares Common Stock held indirectly in 401(k) plan
Remaining RSUs 162,746 units 2026 Cash Settled Restricted Stock Units after exercise
Disposition to issuer financial
"transaction_code_description: Disposition to issuer"
Cash Settled Restricted Stock Units financial
"security_title: 2026 Cash Settled Restricted Stock Units"
Cash-settled restricted stock units are employee compensation promises that mirror the value of company shares but pay out in cash instead of delivering actual stock once the units vest. Think of them as a future paycheck tied to the company’s share price that is paid after time or performance conditions are met. Investors watch them because they create future cash obligations for the company and avoid share dilution, both of which can affect earnings, cash flow and per-share metrics.
economic equivalent financial
"Each unit is the economic equivalent of one share of Bank of America Corporation common stock."
401(k) Plan financial
"nature_of_ownership: 401(k) Plan"
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
vesting and payable solely in cash financial
"the reporting person was granted units, vesting and payable solely in cash"
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
MOYNIHAN BRIAN T

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

(Street)
CHARLOTTE NORTH CAROLINA 28255

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
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)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chair and CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/15/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/15/2026M18,083A(1)2,717,695D
Common Stock05/15/2026D18,083D$49.772,699,612D
Common Stock3,613.619I401(k) Plan
Common Stock100,000IBy Trust
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
2026 Cash Settled Restricted Stock Units(1)05/15/2026M18,083 (2)02/15/2027Common Stock18,083(1)162,746D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each unit is the economic equivalent of one share of Bank of America Corporation common stock.
2. On February 13, 2026, the reporting person was granted units, vesting and payable solely in cash as follows: 1/12th of the stock units vest and become payable on the 15th day of each month during the 12-month period beginning in March 2026 and ending in February 2027.
Brian T. Moynihan / Michael P. Lapp POA05/19/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did BAC CEO Brian Moynihan report in this Form 4 filing?

Brian Moynihan reported compensation-related stock movements, including exercising 18,083 cash-settled restricted stock units and returning 18,083 common shares to Bank of America at $49.77 per share. These transactions reflect administrative adjustments rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.

How many Bank of America (BAC) shares does Brian Moynihan hold after this filing?

After the reported transactions, Brian Moynihan directly holds 2,699,612 Bank of America common shares. He also has indirect interests in 100,000 shares through a trust and 3,613.619 shares in a 401(k) plan, as disclosed in the Form 4 ownership tables.

What is the size and price of the issuer disposition in Brian Moynihan’s BAC Form 4?

The filing shows a disposition to the issuer of 18,083 Bank of America common shares at a price of $49.77 per share. This disposition matched the number of shares received from exercising cash-settled restricted stock units on the same date.

What are the 2026 Cash Settled Restricted Stock Units mentioned for BAC?

The 2026 Cash Settled Restricted Stock Units are awards economically equivalent to one share of Bank of America common stock each. According to the footnotes, they vest and are payable solely in cash monthly over a 12‑month period beginning March 2026 and ending February 2027.

How many cash-settled restricted stock units did Brian Moynihan exercise in this BAC filing?

Brian Moynihan exercised 18,083 2026 Cash Settled Restricted Stock Units, each economically equivalent to one Bank of America common share. This exercise was recorded with a conversion or exercise price of $0.00 per unit, consistent with equity-based compensation awards.

What indirect BAC share holdings does Brian Moynihan report in this Form 4?

The Form 4 lists two indirect positions: 100,000 Bank of America common shares held by a trust and 3,613.619 shares in a 401(k) plan. These are reported as indirect ownership interests separate from his directly held 2,699,612 common shares.