# EDGAR Filing Document

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**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000070858-26-000157

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 10-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 220

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251231

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260225

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260225

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000070858
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS [6021]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 560906609
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 10-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-06523
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26679960

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATE CENTER
- **STREET 2:** 100 N TRYON ST
- **CITY:** CHARLOTTE
- **STATE:** NC
- **ZIP:** 28255
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 7043868486

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATE CENTER
- **STREET 2:** 100 N TRYON ST
- **CITY:** CHARLOTTE
- **STATE:** NC
- **ZIP:** 28255

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** BANKAMERICA CORP/DE/
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19981022

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** NATIONSBANK CORP
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** NCNB CORP
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920107

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 10-K** 

**(Mark One)**

☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2025

or

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; to

**Commission file number:**

1-6523

**Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter:**

**Bank of America Corporation** 

**State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization:**

Delaware

**IRS Employer Identification No.:**

56-0906609

**Address of principal executive offices:**

Bank of America Corporate Center

100 N. Tryon Street

Charlotte, North Carolina 28255

**Registrant's telephone number, including area code:**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(704) 386-5681

Securities registered pursuant to section 12(b) of the Act:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Title of each class** | **Trading Symbol(s)** | **Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | BAC | New York Stock Exchange |
| Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share | BAC PrE | New York Stock Exchange |
| of Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series E | BAC PrE | New York Stock Exchange |
| Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share | BAC PrB | New York Stock Exchange |
| of 6.000% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series GG | BAC PrB | New York Stock Exchange |
| Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share | BAC PrK | New York Stock Exchange |
| of 5.875% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series HH | BAC PrK | New York Stock Exchange |
| 7.25% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock, Series L | BAC PrL | New York Stock Exchange |
| Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,200th interest in a share | BML PrG | New York Stock Exchange |
| of Bank of America Corporation Floating Rate | BML PrG | New York Stock Exchange |
| Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series 1 | BML PrG | New York Stock Exchange |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Title of each class** | **Trading Symbol(s)** | **Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,200th interest in a share | BML PrH | New York Stock Exchange |
| of Bank of America Corporation Floating Rate | BML PrH | New York Stock Exchange |
| Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series 2 | BML PrH | New York Stock Exchange |
| Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,200th interest in a share | BML PrJ | New York Stock Exchange |
| of Bank of America Corporation Floating Rate | BML PrJ | New York Stock Exchange |
| Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series 4 | BML PrJ | New York Stock Exchange |
| Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,200th interest in a share | BML PrL | New York Stock Exchange |
| of Bank of America Corporation Floating Rate | BML PrL | New York Stock Exchange |
| Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series 5 | BML PrL | New York Stock Exchange |
| Floating Rate Preferred Hybrid Income Term Securities of BAC Capital | BAC/PF | New York Stock Exchange |
| Trust XIII (and the guarantee related thereto) | BAC/PF | New York Stock Exchange |
| 5.63% Fixed to Floating Rate Preferred Hybrid Income Term Securities | BAC/PG | New York Stock Exchange |
| of BAC Capital Trust XIV (and the guarantee related thereto) | BAC/PG | New York Stock Exchange |
| Income Capital Obligation Notes initially due December 15, 2066 of | MER PrK | New York Stock Exchange |
| Bank of America Corporation | MER PrK | New York Stock Exchange |
| Senior Medium-Term Notes, Series A, Step Up Callable Notes, due | BAC/31B | New York Stock Exchange |
| November 28, 2031 of BofA Finance LLC (and the guarantee | BAC/31B | New York Stock Exchange |
| of the Registrant with respect thereto) | BAC/31B | New York Stock Exchange |
| Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share | BAC PrM | New York Stock Exchange |
| of 5.375% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series KK | BAC PrM | New York Stock Exchange |
| Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share | BAC PrN | New York Stock Exchange |
| of 5.000% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series LL | BAC PrN | New York Stock Exchange |
| Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share | BAC PrO | New York Stock Exchange |
| of 4.375% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series NN | BAC PrO | New York Stock Exchange |
| Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share | BAC PrP | New York Stock Exchange |
| of 4.125% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series PP | BAC PrP | New York Stock Exchange |
| Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share | BAC PrQ | New York Stock Exchange |
| of 4.250% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series QQ | BAC PrQ | New York Stock Exchange |
| Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share | BAC PrS | New York Stock Exchange |
| of 4.750% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series SS | BAC PrS | New York Stock Exchange |

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☐ No ☑

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐ No ☑

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☑ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☑ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company" and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ☑ Accelerated filer ☐ Non-accelerated filer ☐ Smaller reporting company ☐

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management's assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☑

If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant's executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ☐ No ☑

As of June 30, 2025, the aggregate market value of the registrant's common stock (Common Stock) held by non-affiliates was approximately $351,903,673,230. At February 24, 2026, there were 7,176,682,170 shares of Common Stock outstanding.

Documents incorporated by reference: Portions of the definitive proxy statement relating to the registrant's 2026 annual meeting of shareholders are incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K in response to Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 of Part III.

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**Table of Contents**

**Bank of America Corporation and Subsidiaries**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **[Part I](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_364)** | | Page |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**[Item 1.](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_367)** | [Business](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_367) | [2](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_367) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**[Item 1A](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_370).** | [Risk Factors](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_370) | [8](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_370) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**[Item 1B.](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_373)** | [Unresolved Staff Comments](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_373) | [23](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_373) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**[Item 1](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_373)[C](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_373)[.](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_373)** | [Cybersecurity](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_376) | [23](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_376) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**[Item 2.](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_379)** | [Properties](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_379) | [23](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_379) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**[Item 3.](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_382)** | [Legal Proceedings](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_382) | [23](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_382) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**[Item 4.](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_385)** | [Mine Safety Disclosures](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_385) | [23](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_385) |
| **[Part II](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_388)** | | |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**[Item 5.](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_391)** | [Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_391) | [24](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_391) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**[Item 6.](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_397)** | [\[Reserved\]](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_397) | [24](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_397) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**[Item 7.](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_400)** | [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_400) | [25](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_400) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**[Item 7A.](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_424)** | [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_424) | [87](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_424) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**[Item 8.](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_427)** | [Financial Statements and Supplementary Data](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_427) | [87](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_427) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**[Item 9.](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_319)** | [Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_319) | [174](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_319) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**[Item 9A.](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_322)** | [Controls and Procedures](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_322) | [174](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_322) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**[Item 9B.](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_328)** | [Other Information](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_328) | [174](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_328) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Item 9C.** | [Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_331) | [174](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_331) |
| **[Part III](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_334)** | | |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**[Item 10.](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_337)** | [Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_337) | [174](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_337) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**[Item 11.](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_340)** | [Executive Compensation](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_340) | [175](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_340) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**[Item 12.](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_343)** | [Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_343) | [176](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_343) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**[Item 13.](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_346)** | [Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_346) | [176](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_346) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**[Item 14.](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_349)** | [Principal Accounting Fees and Services](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_349) | [176](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_349) |
| **[Part IV](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_352)** | | |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**[Item 15.](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_355)** | [Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_355) | [177](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_355) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**[Item 16.](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_358)** | [Form 10-K Summary](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_358) | [180](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_358) |

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**1** Bank of America <br>

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Part I

**Bank of America Corporation and Subsidiaries**

**Item 1. Business** 

Bank of America Corporation is a Delaware corporation, a bank holding company (BHC) and a financial holding company. When used in this report, "Bank of America," "the Corporation," "we," "us" and "our" may refer to Bank of America Corporation individually, Bank of America Corporation and its subsidiaries, or certain of Bank of America Corporation's subsidiaries or affiliates. As part of our efforts to streamline the Corporation's organizational structure and reduce complexity and costs, the Corporation has reduced and intends to continue to reduce the number of its corporate subsidiaries, including through intercompany mergers.

Bank of America is one of the world's largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small- and middle-market businesses, institutional investors, large corporations and governments with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. Our principal executive offices are located in the Bank of America Corporate Center, 100 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28255.

Bank of America's website is www.bankofamerica.com, and the Investor Relations portion of our website is https://investor.bankofamerica.com. We use our website to distribute company information, including as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. We routinely post and make accessible financial and other information regarding the Corporation on our website. Investors should monitor our website, including the Investor Relations portion of our website, in addition to our press releases, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, public conference calls and webcasts. Our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) are available on the Investor Relations portion of our website as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such reports with, or furnish them to, the SEC and at the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the information contained on our website as referenced in this paragraph, or otherwise in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, is not incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Also, we make available on the Investor Relations portion of our website: (i) our Code of Conduct; (ii) our Corporate Governance Guidelines; and (iii) the charter of each active committee of our Board of Directors (the Board). Our Code of Conduct constitutes a "code of ethics" and a "code of business conduct and ethics" that applies to the required individuals associated with the Corporation for purposes of the respective rules of the SEC and the New York Stock Exchange. We also intend to disclose any amendments to our Code of Conduct and waivers of our Code of Conduct required to be disclosed by the rules of the SEC and the New York Stock Exchange on the Investor Relations portion of our website. All of these corporate governance materials are also available free of charge in print to shareholders who request them in writing to: Bank of America Corporation, Attention: Office of the Corporate Secretary, Bank of America Corporate Center, 100 North Tryon Street, NC1-007-56-06, Charlotte, North Carolina 28255.

**Segments**

Through our various bank and nonbank subsidiaries throughout the U.S. and in international markets, we provide a diversified range of banking and nonbank financial services and products through four business segments: *Consumer Banking*, *Global Wealth & Investment Management (GWIM)*, *Global Banking* and *Global Markets*, with the remaining operations recorded in *All Other*. Additional information related to our business segments and the products and services they provide is included in the information set forth on pages 36 through 44 of Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) and *Note 23 – Business Segment Information* to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

**Competition**

We operate in a highly competitive environment. Our competitors include banks, thrifts, credit unions, investment banking firms, investment advisory firms, brokerage firms, investment companies, insurance companies, mortgage banking companies, credit card issuers, mutual fund companies, hedge funds, private equity firms, and e-commerce and other internet-based companies, including merchant banks and companies providing nonbank financial services. We compete with some of these competitors globally and with others on a regional or product-specific basis. We are increasingly competing with firms offering products solely over the internet and with nonfinancial companies, including firms utilizing emerging technologies, such as digital assets, rather than, or in addition to, traditional banking products.

Competition is based on a number of factors including, among others, customer service and convenience, the pricing, quality and range of products and services offered, lending limits, the quality and delivery of our technology and our reputation, experience and relationships in relevant markets. Our ability to continue to compete effectively also depends in large part on our ability to attract new employees and develop, retain and motivate our existing employees, while managing compensation and other costs.

**Human Capital Resources**

Bank of America has always been the bank of opportunity for our shareholders, our clients and customers, our communities and our teammates. We strive to make Bank of America a great place to work for our employees by providing access to a broad range of opportunities to achieve their professional goals and by maintaining a culture of caring for them and their families. We are a company of talented employees who represent a diverse range of experiences, skills, backgrounds and perspectives across many dimensions. We are deliberate about the many ways we seek to create an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to achieve their career goals. This is core to our values, to our efforts to make the Corporation a great place to work and to delivering on Responsible Growth for our clients, customers and communities around the globe.

Our Board and its Compensation and Human Capital Committee provide oversight of our human capital management strategies, programs, initiatives and practices. The Corporation's senior management provides regular briefings and reporting on human capital matters to the Board and its Committees to facilitate the Board's oversight.

Bank of America **2**<br>

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At both December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Corporation employed approximately 213,000 employees, of which 77 percent and 78 percent, respectively, were located in the U.S. None of our U.S. employees are subject to a collective bargaining agreement. Additionally, in 2025 and 2024, the Corporation's compensation and benefits expense was $42.3 billion and $40.2 billion, or 61 percent and 60 percent, of total noninterest expense.

The following table provides our workforce data by gender (globally) and ethnicity (U.S. only).

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| ***Workforce data as of December 31, 2025*** | ***Workforce data as of December 31, 2025*** | ***Workforce data as of December 31, 2025*** | ***Workforce data as of December 31, 2025*** |
| | **Total Employees** | **Top Three Management Levels** | **Managers at All Levels** |
| Global employees |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Women | 50% | 42% | 43% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Men | 50 | 58 | 57 |
| U.S.-based employees |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;White | 46 | 72 | 53 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Asian | 15 | 12 | 15 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Black | 15 | 7 | 11 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hispanic | 20 | 6 | 17 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Two or More Races | 3 | 1 | 2 |

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***Talent, Inclusion and Opportunity***

The Corporation is focused on building a strong pipeline of talent, which means finding and hiring external candidates who are committed to our purpose and have a passion for serving our clients and communities. This spans programs from entry-level hiring through more senior-level recruiting. In 2025, the Corporation hired over 18,000 teammates reflecting a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives so that we understand and can respond to the needs of our clients and communities.

We provide a variety of resources to help employees grow in their current roles and build new skills, including resources to help employees find new opportunities, re-skill and seek leadership positions. We have 11 Employee Networks with over 330,000 voluntary memberships, which provide teammates opportunities to meet new people, have an impact across multiple business lines and grow personally and professionally. They are open to all employees and participation is voluntary. In 2025, more than 14,000 employees found new roles within the Corporation, and we delivered more than 7.6 million hours of training and development to our teammates through Bank of America Academy. Additionally, our Board oversees Chief Executive Officer and senior management succession planning, which is formally reviewed at least annually.

As part of our ongoing efforts to make the Corporation a great place to work, we conduct a confidential annual Employee Engagement Survey (Survey) and have done so for nearly two decades. The Survey results are reviewed by the Board and senior management and used to assist in reviewing the Corporation's human capital strategies, programs, initiatives, and practices. In 2025, 86 percent of the Corporation's employees participated in the Survey, and our Employee Engagement Index, an overall measure of employee satisfaction with the Corporation, was 86 percent. Our turnover among employees was stable at 8 percent in both 2025 and 2024.

***Recognizing and Rewarding Performance***

Our compensation philosophy is to pay for performance over the long term, as well as on an annual basis. Our performance considerations encompass both financial and nonfinancial measures, including the manner in which results are achieved. These considerations are designed to reinforce and promote Responsible Growth and align with our Risk Framework.

We strive to pay our employees based on market rates for their roles, experience and how they perform. We regularly benchmark against other companies both within and outside our industry to confirm our pay is competitive. In 2021, the Corporation announced it would increase its minimum hourly wage for U.S. employees to $25 per hour by 2025. In October 2025, the Corporation took its final step to reach this goal by raising its U.S. minimum hourly wage from $24 to $25 per hour. In addition, in January 2026, for the ninth year since 2017, we announced that we recognized our teammates with Sharing Success compensation awards for their efforts during 2025. Approximately 96 percent of employees globally will receive an award in the first quarter of 2026.

The Corporation is committed to equal pay for equal work. We maintain robust policies and practices that reinforce our commitment, including reviews conducted by a third-party consultant with oversight from our Board and senior management.

***Physical, Emotional, and Financial Wellness***

The Corporation is committed to providing employees with access to leading benefits and programs that help promote their physical, emotional and financial wellness. Investments we make in our teammates are designed to help them thrive, enabling them to better deliver for our clients, communities and each other.

In 2025, we continued our efforts to provide affordable access to healthcare. Teammates enrolled in one of our national medical plans were able to access virtual general medical and behavioral health care at no cost. For the 13th year in a row, U.S. health insurance premiums remained unchanged for teammates earning less than $50,000.

We also recognize the importance of emotional wellness. Globally, teammates and members of their households can utilize our Employee Assistance Programs for 12 in-person confidential counseling sessions, and unlimited phone consultations at no cost. The Corporation also offers comprehensive time-away policies and caregiving benefits. Globally, teammates celebrating at least 15 years of continuous service with the Corporation can participate in our paid Global Sabbatical Program.

We support teammates in reaching financial wellness with retirement savings plans and other programs, along with access to self-guided financial planning tools and expert advice.

For more information about our human capital management, see the Corporation's website and 2025 Annual Report to shareholders that we expect to be available on the Investor Relations portion of our website in March 2026 (the content of which is not incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K).

**Government Supervision and Regulation**

The following discussion describes, among other things, elements of an extensive regulatory framework applicable to BHCs, financial holding companies, banks and broker-dealers, including specific information about Bank of America.

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We are subject to an extensive regulatory framework applicable to BHCs, financial holding companies and banks and other financial services entities. U.S. federal regulation of banks, BHCs and financial holding companies is intended primarily for the protection of depositors and the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) rather than for the protection of shareholders and creditors. As a registered financial holding company and BHC, the Corporation is subject to the supervision of, and regular inspection by, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Federal Reserve). Our U.S. bank subsidiaries (the Banks), organized as national banking associations, are subject to regulation, supervision and examination by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Federal Reserve. In addition, the Federal Reserve and the OCC have adopted guidelines that establish minimum standards for the design, implementation and board oversight of BHCs' and national banks' risk governance frameworks. U.S. financial holding companies, and the companies under their control, are permitted to engage in activities considered "financial in nature" as defined by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and related Federal Reserve interpretations. The Corporation's status as a financial holding company is conditioned upon maintaining certain eligibility requirements for both the Corporation and its U.S. depository institution subsidiaries, including minimum capital ratios, supervisory ratings and, in the case of the depository institutions, at least satisfactory Community Reinvestment Act ratings. Failure to be an eligible financial holding company could result in the Federal Reserve limiting Bank of America's activities, including potential acquisitions. Additionally, we are subject to a significant number of laws, rules and regulations (LRRs) that govern our businesses in the U.S. and in the other jurisdictions in which we operate, including permissible activities, minimum levels of capital and liquidity, compliance risk management, consumer products and sales practices, privacy, data protection, sustainability and executive compensation, among others. Additionally, we are subject to certain actions of the U.S. executive branch, including executive orders (Executive Branch Actions).

The scope of the LRRs and the intensity of the supervision to which we are subject is significant. In addition, the banking and financial services sector is subject to substantial regulatory enforcement and fines. We cannot assess whether or not there will be any major changes in the regulatory environment and expect that our business will remain subject to continuing and extensive regulation and supervision.

We are also subject to various other LRRs, as well as supervision and examination by other regulatory agencies, all of which directly or indirectly affect our entities, management and ability to make distributions to shareholders. For instance, our broker-dealer subsidiaries are subject to both U.S. and international regulation and supervision, including by the SEC, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and New York Stock Exchange, among others; our futures commission merchant subsidiary supporting commodities and derivatives businesses in the U.S. is subject to regulation by and supervision of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), National Futures Association, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, and in the case of the Banks, certain banking regulators; our insurance activities are subject to licensing and regulation by state insurance regulatory agencies; and our consumer financial products and services are regulated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). In addition, certain U.S. and foreign subsidiaries are also registered with the CFTC as swap dealers,

and conditionally registered with the SEC as security-based swap dealers.

Our non-U.S. businesses are also subject to extensive regulation by various non-U.S. regulators, including governments, securities exchanges, prudential regulators, central banks and other regulatory bodies, in the jurisdictions in which those businesses operate. For example, our financial services entities are subject to regulation in the United Kingdom (U.K.) by the Prudential Regulatory Authority and Financial Conduct Authority, in Ireland by the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Central Bank of Ireland and in France by the ECB, Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution and Autorité des Marchés Financiers.

The Corporation is also subject to extensive LRRs in the U.S. and in the other jurisdictions in which it operates regarding bribery and corruption, know-your-customer requirements, anti-money laundering, embargo programs and economic sanctions. For example, we are subject to the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), which contains anti-money laundering and financial transparency laws designed to detect and deter money laundering and the financing of terrorism, as well as record-keeping, reporting, due diligence and customer verification requirements, various sanctions programs administered and enforced by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and foreign jurisdictions, which target entities or individuals that are, or are located in countries that are, involved in activities, such as terrorism, hostilities, drug trafficking or human rights violations and the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the U.K. Bribery Act, relating to corrupt and illegal payments to government officials and others. In 2024, federal regulators, including the Federal Reserve and the OCC, proposed amendments to update the requirements for supervised institutions to establish, implement and maintain effective, risk-based and reasonably designed anti-money laundering programs, including the identification, evaluation and documentation of money laundering risks. The public comment period has concluded and the proposal remains pending.

**Source of Strength**

Under the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the Financial Reform Act) and Federal Reserve policy, BHCs are expected to act as a source of financial strength to each subsidiary bank and to commit resources to support each such subsidiary. Similarly, under the cross-guarantee provisions of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 (FDICIA), in the event of a loss suffered or anticipated by the FDIC, either as a result of default of a bank subsidiary or related to FDIC assistance provided to such a subsidiary in danger of default, the affiliate banks of such a subsidiary may be assessed for the FDIC's loss, subject to certain exceptions.

**Transactions with Affiliates**

Pursuant to Section 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act, as implemented by the Federal Reserve's Regulation W, the Banks are subject to restrictions that limit certain types of transactions between the Banks and their nonbank affiliates. In general, U.S. banks are subject to quantitative and qualitative limits on extensions of credit, purchases of assets and certain other transactions involving their nonbank affiliates. Additionally, transactions between U.S. banks and their nonbank affiliates are required to be on arm's length terms and must be consistent with standards of safety and soundness.

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**Deposit Insurance**

Deposits placed at U.S. domiciled banks are insured by the FDIC, subject to limits and conditions of applicable law and the FDIC's regulations. Pursuant to the Financial Reform Act, FDIC insurance coverage limits are $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank for each account ownership category. All insured depository institutions are required to pay assessments to the FDIC in order to fund the DIF.

The FDIC is required to maintain a statutory minimum ratio of the DIF to insured deposits in the U.S. of at least 1.35 percent and has established a long-term goal of a two percent DIF ratio. As of the date of this report, the DIF satisfied the statutory minimum ratio, but it has not reached this long-term goal. Deposit insurance assessment rates are subject to change by the FDIC and will be impacted by the overall economy and the stability of the banking industry as a whole. The FDIC also has the authority to charge special assessments from time to time, including in connection with systemic risk events. For example, in 2023, the FDIC issued its final rule to impose a special assessment to recover the loss to the DIF resulting from the closure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, the amount of which has been subsequently reduced. For more information on the impact to the Corporation of the FDIC special assessment, see *Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies* to the Consolidated Financial Statements. For more information regarding deposit insurance, see Item 1A. Risk Factors – Regulatory, Compliance and Legal on page 17.

**Capital, Liquidity and Operational Requirements**

As a financial holding company, we and our bank subsidiaries are subject to the regulatory capital and liquidity rules issued by the Federal Reserve and other U.S. banking regulators, including the OCC and the FDIC. These rules are complex and continue to evolve as U.S. and international regulatory authorities propose and enact amendments to these rules. The Corporation seeks to manage its capital position to maintain sufficient capital to satisfy these regulatory rules and to support our business activities. These continually evolving rules are likely to influence our planning processes and may result in changes to regulatory capital and liquidity, as well as impose additional operational and compliance costs on the Corporation.

For more information on regulatory capital rules and capital composition, see Capital Management on page 48, *Note 16 – Regulatory Requirements and Restrictions* to the Consolidated Financial Statements, which are incorporated by reference in this Item 1, and Item 1A. Risk Factors – Regulatory, Compliance and Legal on page 17.

**Distributions**

We are subject to various regulatory policies and requirements relating to capital actions, including payment of dividends and common stock repurchases. For instance, Federal Reserve regulations require major U.S. BHCs to submit a capital plan as part of an annual Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR).

Our ability to pay dividends and make common stock repurchases depends in part on our ability to maintain regulatory capital levels above minimum requirements plus buffers and non-capital standards established under the FDICIA. To the extent that the Federal Reserve increases our stress

capital buffer (SCB), global systemically important bank (G-SIB) surcharge or countercyclical capital buffer, our returns of capital to shareholders, including dividends and common stock repurchases, could decrease. As part of its CCAR, the Federal Reserve conducts stress testing on parts of our business using hypothetical economic scenarios prepared by the Federal Reserve. Those scenarios may affect our CCAR stress test results, which may impact the level of our SCB. For example, based on the results of our 2025 CCAR stress test, the Corporation's SCB decreased to 2.5 percent. Additionally, the Corporation's G-SIB surcharge is 3.0 percent. The Federal Reserve could also impose limitations or prohibitions on taking capital actions such as paying or increasing dividends or repurchasing common stock, including as a result of economic disruptions or events.

If the Federal Reserve finds that a bank is not "well-capitalized" or "well-managed," the bank's BHC would be required to enter into an agreement with the Federal Reserve to comply with all applicable capital and management requirements, which may contain additional limitations or conditions relating to its activities. Additionally, the applicable federal regulatory authority is authorized to determine, under certain circumstances relating to the financial condition of a bank or BHC, if the payment of dividends would be an unsafe or unsound practice and to prohibit payment thereof.

Many of our subsidiaries, including our bank and broker-dealer subsidiaries, are subject to laws that restrict dividend payments, or authorize regulatory bodies to block or reduce the flow of funds from those subsidiaries to the parent company or other subsidiaries. The rights of the Corporation, our shareholders and our creditors to participate in any distribution of the assets or earnings of our subsidiaries are further subject to the prior claims of creditors of the respective subsidiaries.

For more information regarding distributions, including the minimum capital requirements, see *Note 13 – Shareholders' Equity* and *Note 16 – Regulatory Requirements and Restrictions* to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

**Resolution Planning**

As a BHC with greater than $250 billion of assets, every two years the Corporation is required by the Federal Reserve and the FDIC to submit a plan for a rapid and orderly resolution in the event of material financial distress or failure.

Such resolution plan is intended to be a detailed roadmap for the orderly resolution of the BHC, including the continued operations or solvent wind down of its material entities, pursuant to the U.S. Bankruptcy Code under one or more hypothetical scenarios assuming no extraordinary government assistance.

If both the Federal Reserve and the FDIC determine that the BHC's plan is not credible, the Federal Reserve and the FDIC may jointly impose more stringent capital, leverage or liquidity requirements or restrictions on growth, activities or operations. A summary of our plan is available on the Federal Reserve and FDIC websites.

The FDIC also requires the submission of a resolution plan for Bank of America, National Association (BANA), which must describe how the insured depository institution would be resolved under the bank resolution provisions of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. A description of this plan is available on the FDIC's website.

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We continue to make progress to enhance our resolvability, which includes continued improvements to our preparedness and exercise capabilities to implement our resolution plan, both from a financial and operational standpoint.

Across international jurisdictions, resolution planning is the responsibility of national resolution authorities (RA) and central resolution authorities (CA). Among those, the jurisdictions with the greatest impact to the Corporation's subsidiaries are the U.K., Ireland, France, Mexico, Hong Kong, Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia where rules have been issued requiring the submission of significant information about locally incorporated subsidiaries as well as the Corporation's banking branches located in those jurisdictions that are deemed to be material for resolution planning purposes. As a result of the RA's and CA's review of the submitted information, we could be required to take certain actions over the next several years that could increase operating costs and potentially result in the restructuring of certain businesses and subsidiaries.

For more information regarding our resolution plan, see Item 1A. Risk Factors – Liquidity on page 9.

**Insolvency and the Orderly Liquidation Authority**

Under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, the FDIC may be appointed receiver of an insured depository institution if it is insolvent or in certain other circumstances. In addition, under the Financial Reform Act, when a systemically important financial institution (SIFI) such as the Corporation is in default or danger of default, the FDIC may be appointed receiver in order to conduct an orderly liquidation of such institution. In the event of such appointment, the FDIC could, among other things, invoke the orderly liquidation authority, instead of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, if the Secretary of the Treasury makes certain financial distress and systemic risk determinations. The orderly liquidation authority is modeled in part on the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, but also adopts certain concepts from the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

The orderly liquidation authority contains certain differences from the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. For example, in certain circumstances, the FDIC could permit payment of obligations it determines to be systemically significant (e.g., short-term creditors or operating creditors) in lieu of paying other obligations (e.g., long-term creditors) without the need to obtain creditors' consent or prior court review. The insolvency and resolution process could also lead to a large reduction or total elimination of the value of a BHC's outstanding equity, as well as impairment or elimination of certain debt.

Under the FDIC's "single point of entry" strategy for resolving SIFIs, the FDIC could replace a distressed BHC with a bridge holding company, which could continue operations and result in an orderly resolution of the underlying bank, but whose equity is held solely for the benefit of creditors of the original BHC.

Furthermore, the Federal Reserve requires that BHCs maintain minimum levels of long-term debt required to provide adequate loss absorbing capacity in the event of a resolution.

For more information regarding our resolution, see Item 1A. Risk Factors – Liquidity on page 9.

**Limitations on Acquisitions**

The Riegle-Neal Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act of 1994 permits a BHC to acquire banks located in states other than its home state without regard to state law, subject to certain conditions, including the condition that the BHC, after and as a result of the acquisition, controls no more than 10 percent of the total amount of deposits of insured depository institutions in the U.S. and no more than 30 percent or such

lesser or greater amount set by state law of such deposits in that state. At June 30, 2025, we held greater than 10 percent of the total amount of deposits of insured depository institutions in the U.S.

In addition, the Financial Reform Act restricts acquisitions by a financial institution if, as a result of the acquisition, the total liabilities of the financial institution would exceed 10 percent of the total liabilities of all financial institutions in the U.S. At June 30, 2025, our liabilities did not exceed 10 percent of the total liabilities of all financial institutions in the U.S.

**The Volcker Rule**

The Volcker Rule prohibits insured depository institutions and companies affiliated with insured depository institutions (collectively, banking entities) from engaging in short-term proprietary trading of certain securities, derivatives, commodity futures and options for their own account. The Volcker Rule also imposes limits on banking entities' investments in, and other relationships with, hedge funds and private equity funds. The Volcker Rule provides exemptions for certain activities, including market making, underwriting, hedging, trading in government obligations, insurance company activities and organizing and offering hedge funds and private equity funds. The Volcker Rule also clarifies that certain activities are not prohibited, including acting as agent, broker or custodian. A banking entity with significant trading operations, such as the Corporation, is required to maintain a detailed compliance program to comply with the restrictions of the Volcker Rule.

**Derivatives**

Our derivatives businesses are subject to extensive regulation globally, including under the Financial Reform Act, the European Union (EU) Markets in Financial Instruments Directive and Regulation, the European Market Infrastructure Regulation, analogous U.K. regulatory regimes and similar regulatory regimes in other jurisdictions. These regulations, among other things, require clearing and exchange trading of certain derivatives, establish capital, margin, reporting, registration and business conduct requirements for certain market participants, set position limits on certain derivatives and set out derivatives trading transparency requirements.

In addition, many G-20 jurisdictions, including the U.S., EU, U.K., and Japan, have adopted resolution stay regulations to address concerns that the close-out of derivatives and other financial contracts could impede orderly resolution of G-SIBs. Generally, these regulations require amendment of certain financial contracts to provide for contractual recognition of stays of termination rights under various statutory resolution regimes and a stay on the exercise of cross-default rights based on an affiliate's entry into insolvency proceedings. Resolution regulations may also require contractual recognition by the counterparty that amounts owed to them may be written down or converted into equity as part of a bail in. As resolution stay regulations of a particular jurisdiction applicable to us go into effect, we amend impacted financial contracts in compliance with such regulations either as a regulated entity or as a counterparty facing a regulated entity in such jurisdiction.

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**Consumer Regulations**

Our consumer businesses are subject to extensive federal regulation and oversight by federal and state authorities. We are subject to numerous federal consumer protection laws, including the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, Fair Housing Act, Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA), Fair Credit Reporting Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, prohibitions on unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices, Truth in Lending Act, Truth in Savings Act and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

**Privacy and Information Security**

We are subject to many U.S. federal, state and international laws and regulations governing requirements for maintaining policies and procedures regarding the collection, disclosure, use and protection of the personal information of our customers and employees. The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act requires us to periodically disclose Bank of America's privacy policies and practices relating to the disclosure of customer information and enables retail customers to opt out of our ability to share information with unaffiliated third parties, under certain circumstances. The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and other laws also require us to implement a comprehensive information security program that includes administrative, technical and physical safeguards to provide the security and confidentiality of customer records and information. Security and privacy policies and procedures for the protection of personal and confidential information are in effect across all businesses and geographic locations.

Other laws and regulations, at the international, federal and state level, impact our ability to share certain information with affiliates and non-affiliates for marketing and/or non-marketing purposes, or contact customers with marketing offers and establish certain rights of consumers in connection with their

personal information. For example, California's Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides consumers with the right to know what personal data is being collected, know whether their personal data is sold, or disclosed for purposes of targeted marketing, and to whom, and opt out of the sale or disclosure of their personal data, among other rights. In addition, in the EU and other countries around the world, similar laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), afford those countries' residents with certain rights related to their information and may impose additional obligations on financial institutions. The impact of these laws on the Corporation is assessed and addressed through comprehensive compliance implementation programs. These existing and evolving legal requirements in the U.S. and abroad, as well as court proceedings and changing guidance from regulatory bodies, including the validity of cross-border data transfer mechanisms from the EU and other jurisdictions, continue to lend uncertainty to privacy compliance globally.

Additionally, the Corporation is subject to emerging and evolving information security (including cybersecurity) LRRs enacted by U.S. federal and state governments and non-U.S. jurisdictions, including requirements to develop cybersecurity and resilience programs, policies and frameworks, as well as provide disclosure and/or notifications of certain cybersecurity incidents and data breaches. Artificial intelligence-related (AI) LRRs are also rapidly evolving in the U.S. and non-U.S. jurisdictions imposing various obligations, including AI governance and risk management, transparency and consumer disclosures, documentation and reporting requirements, AI use restrictions and enhanced compliance obligations for AI systems, including those categorized as high risk. For more information on risks related to privacy and information security, see Item 1A. Risk Factors on beginning on page 8.

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**Item 1A. Risk Factors**

The discussion below addresses our material risk factors of which we are aware. Any risk factor, either by itself or together with other risk factors, could materially and adversely affect our businesses, results of operations, cash flows and/or financial condition. References to third parties may include suppliers, service providers, counterparties, financial market utilities, exchanges and clearing houses, data aggregators and other partners and their upstream and downstream service providers (e.g., fourth parties, fifth parties) who may also contribute to our risks. Other factors not currently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial could also adversely affect our businesses, results of operations, cash flows and/or financial condition. Therefore, the risk factors below should not be considered all of the potential risks that we may face. For more information on how we manage risks, see Managing Risk in the MD&A beginning on page 45. For more information about the risks contained in this section, see Item 1. Business beginning on page 2, MD&A beginning on page 26 and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page 95.

**Market** 

**We may be adversely affected by the financial markets, fiscal, monetary, and regulatory policies, and economic conditions.** 

General economic, political, social and health conditions, including any prolonged economic downturn that may occur, in the U.S. and abroad affect financial markets and our businesses. In particular, global markets may be affected by the level and volatility of interest rates, availability and market conditions of financing, changes in gross domestic product (GDP), economic growth or its sustainability, inflation, supply chain disruptions, consumer spending, employment levels, labor market conditions, wage stagnation, federal government shutdowns, energy prices, home prices, commercial property values, bankruptcies and a default by a significant market participant or class of counterparties, including in emerging markets. Global markets also may be affected by adverse developments impacting the U.S. or global banking industry, including bank and nonbank financial institution failures and liquidity concerns, the actual or perceived impact of asset prices exceeding their underlying economic fundamentals, fluctuations or other significant changes in both debt and equity capital markets and currencies, the impact of the volatility of digital assets on the broader market, changing perceptions of the impact and profitability arising from emerging technologies, the rate of growth of global trade and commerce, trade policies, the availability and cost of capital and credit, disruption of communication, transportation or energy infrastructure, recessionary fears, investor sentiment and the U.S. and global election cycles, including stated, perceived or actual changes to policy and the geopolitical environment. Global markets, including energy and other commodity markets, may also be adversely affected by the current or anticipated impact of climate matters, extreme weather events or natural disasters, widespread health emergencies or pandemics, cyberattacks, military conflicts, terrorism or other geopolitical events. Market fluctuations may impact our margin requirements and liquidity.

Any sudden or prolonged market downturn, as a result of the above factors or otherwise, could reduce net interest income and noninterest income and adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition, including capital and liquidity levels. Elevated inflation and interest rate levels, monetary tightening by central banks and geopolitical developments could continue to adversely impact financial markets and

macroeconomic conditions, as well as result in increased market volatility and disruptions and recessionary risk.

Global uncertainties regarding fiscal and monetary policies continue to present economic challenges. High and rising debt levels in the U.S. and globally may contribute to interest rate volatility, which may constrain governments' fiscal policies, potentially resulting in adverse economic outcomes. Actions taken by the Federal Reserve or central banks in other jurisdictions, including changes in target rates, balance sheet management and lending facilities, are beyond our control and difficult to predict, particularly in response to the uncertainty of inflationary paths. This can affect interest rates and the value of financial instruments and other assets, such as debt securities, and impact our borrowers and potentially increase delinquency rates and may also raise government debt levels, adversely affect businesses and household incomes, adversely impact the banking sector generally, and increase uncertainty surrounding monetary policy. While the Federal Reserve reduced policy rates in 2025, uncertainty remains regarding the pace and duration of the reduction of market interest rates. If inflation does not continue to decline toward the Federal Reserve's target, the Federal Reserve may hold the fed funds rate steady or raise rates, resulting in a flat or inverted yield curve, volatility of equity and other markets, and volatility of the U.S. dollar, which could impact investor risk appetite and our borrowers, potentially increasing delinquency rates. Financial market volatility could also result from uncertainty about the timing and extent of any additional rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in response to moderating inflation, weakening economic conditions and/or labor market conditions. Any future change in monetary policy by the Federal Reserve, in an effort to stimulate the economy or otherwise, resulting in lower interest rates would typically result in lower revenue through lower net interest income, which could adversely affect our results of operations.

Also, changes to existing U.S. laws and regulatory policies and evolving priorities, including those related to financial regulation, taxation, international trade, fiscal policy and healthcare, may adversely impact U.S. or global economic activity and our clients', our counterparties' and our earnings and operations. High and rising federal debt levels, investor concerns about U.S. fiscal spending, changes to fiscal policy and uncertainty about the U.S. budget process could lead to lower investor appetite or market depth for future issuance of U.S. debt securities, higher interest rates, dollar depreciation and financial market volatility, potentially impacting broader economic activity. Further, if the U.S. government's debt ceiling limit is not addressed and/or increased timely, the ramifications may result in market volatility, ratings downgrades and limit fiscal policy responses to recessionary conditions. This could have a negative and potentially severe impact on the U.S. and world economy and financial and capital markets, including higher interest rates, higher volatility, lower asset values, lower liquidity, downgrades to U.S. debt, and a weakened U.S. dollar, which could adversely affect our results of operations.

Changes to international trade and investment policies by the U.S. or other countries, and the uncertainty about potential changes, could negatively impact financial markets globally. Significant increases in tariff rates in the past year have generated heightened market volatility. Further increases or instability associated with tariffs, either broadly applied or targeted at specific goods or trading partners, could adversely impact economic conditions and/or result in higher inflation, which could result in financial market volatility as markets adjust to the incremental cost of doing business and/or new business models to reduce the impacts, as well as adversely

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impact asset prices as experienced in early 2025. Also, the continuation or escalation of tensions between the U.S. and the People's Republic of China (China), including tariff increases, could lead to further U.S. measures that adversely affect financial markets, disrupt world trade and commerce and lead to trade retaliation, including through the use of counter tariffs, foreign exchange measures or the large-scale sale of U.S. Treasury bonds.

These developments could adversely affect our businesses, clients, including demand for our products and services, our market-making activities, our and our clients' securities and derivatives portfolios, including the risk of lower re-investment rates in those portfolios, our level of charge-offs and provision for credit losses, the carrying value of our deferred tax assets, our capital levels, our liquidity, our costs of running our businesses and our results of operations.

**Increased market volatility and adverse changes in financial or capital market conditions may increase our market risk.**

Our liquidity, competitive position, business, results of operations and financial condition are affected by market risks such as changes in interest and currency exchange rates, fluctuations in equity, commodity and futures prices, trading volumes and prices of securitized products, the implied volatility of interest rates and credit spreads, idiosyncratic market events and other economic and business factors. These market risks may adversely affect, among other things, the value of our securities, including our on- and off-balance sheet securities, trading assets and other financial instruments, the cost of debt capital and our access to credit markets, the value of assets under management (AUM), fee income relating to AUM, client allocation of capital among investment alternatives, the volume of client activity in our trading operations, investment banking, underwriting and other capital market fees and the general profitability and risk level of the transactions in which we engage and our competitiveness with respect to deposit pricing. The value of certain of our assets is sensitive to changes in market interest rates and/or spreads. If the Federal Reserve or a non-U.S. central bank changes or signals a change in monetary policy, market interest rates or credit spreads could be affected, which could adversely impact the value of such assets. Changes to fiscal policy, including expansion of U.S. federal deficit spending could also affect the market's receptivity to debt issuance and market interest rates. If interest rates continue to decrease, our results of operations could be negatively impacted, including future revenue and earnings growth.

Our models and strategies to assess and control our market risk exposures are subject to inherent limitations. In times of market stress or other unforeseen circumstances, previously uncorrelated indicators may become correlated. Such changes to the relationship between market parameters may limit the effectiveness of our hedging strategies and cause us to incur significant losses. Changes in correlation can be exacerbated where market participants use risk or trading models with assumptions or algorithms similar to ours. In these and other cases, it may be difficult to reduce our risk positions due to activity of other market participants or widespread market dislocations, including circumstances where asset values are declining significantly or no market exists. Where we own securities that do not have an established liquid trading market or are otherwise subject to restrictions on sale or hedging, or where the degree of accessible liquidity declines significantly, we may not be able to reduce our positions and risks associated with such holdings, so we may suffer larger than expected losses when adverse price movements take place.

This risk can be exacerbated where we hold a position that is large relative to the available liquidity.

**If asset values decline, we may incur losses and negative impacts, including to capital and liquidity positions and requirements.**

We have a large portfolio of financial instruments, including loans and loan commitments, securities financing agreements, asset-backed secured financings, derivative assets and liabilities, debt securities, marketable equity securities and certain other assets and liabilities that we measure at fair value and are subject to valuation and impairment assessments. We determine these values based on applicable accounting guidance, which, for financial instruments measured at fair value, requires an entity to base fair value on exit price and to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs in fair value measurements. The fair values of these financial instruments include adjustments for market liquidity, credit quality, funding impact on certain derivatives and other transaction-specific factors, where appropriate.

Gains or losses on these instruments can have a direct impact on our results of operations, unless we have effectively mitigated the risk of our exposures. Increases in interest rates may cause decreases in residential mortgage loan originations and could impact the origination of corporate debt. In addition, increases in interest rates or changes in spreads may adversely impact the fair value of our debt securities and, accordingly, for debt securities classified as available-for-sale (AFS), adversely affect accumulated other comprehensive income and, thus, our capital levels. Increases in interest rates or changes in spreads could also adversely impact our regulatory liquidity position and requirements, which include eligible AFS debt securities and held-to-maturity (HTM) debt securities. As our liquidity is dependent on the fair value of these assets, increases in market interest rates and/or wider spreads, have adversely impacted and may continue to adversely impact the fair value of debt securities, adversely affecting liquidity levels.

Fair values may be impacted by declining values of the underlying assets or the prices at which observable market transactions occur and the continued availability of these transactions or indices. The financial strength of counterparties, with whom we have economically hedged some of our exposure to these assets, also will affect the fair value of these assets. Sudden declines and volatility in the prices of assets may curtail or eliminate trading activities in these assets, which may make it difficult to sell, hedge or value these assets. The inability to sell or effectively hedge assets reduces our ability to limit losses in such positions, and the difficulty in valuing assets may increase our risk-weighted assets (RWA), which requires us to maintain additional capital and increases our funding costs. Values of AUM also impact revenues in our wealth management and related advisory businesses for asset-based management and performance fees. Declines in values of AUM can result in lower fees earned for managing such assets.

**Liquidity**

**If we are unable to access capital markets, we experience sustained net deposit outflows, or our borrowing costs increase, our liquidity and competitive position may be negatively affected.**

Liquidity is essential to our businesses and is primarily supported by globally sourced deposits in our bank entities, as well as secured and unsecured liabilities transacted in the capital markets. We rely on certain secured funding sources, such as repo markets, which are typically short-term and may be credit-sensitive. We also engage in asset securitization transactions, including with the government-sponsored

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enterprises (GSEs), to help fund a portion of our consumer lending activities. Our liquidity could be adversely affected by any inability to access the capital markets, illiquidity or volatility in the capital markets, the decrease in value of eligible collateral or increased collateral requirements (including as a result of credit concerns for short-term borrowing), changes to our relationships with our funding providers based on real or perceived changes in our risk profile, prolonged federal government shutdowns, or uncertainty regarding the impact of potential GSE privatization.

Also, our liquidity or cost of funds may be negatively impacted by the unwillingness or inability of the Federal Reserve to act as lender of last resort, unexpected simultaneous draws on credit lines or deposits, slower client payment rates, restricted access to the assets of prime brokerage clients, the failure to attract or retain client deposits or invested funds, including large-scale deposit migration (e.g., from attrition resulting from clients seeking higher yielding deposits or to an alternative financial institution perceived to be safer, changing investment preferences or securities products, moving balances into digital assets (e.g., stablecoin) or other alternative non-bank financial platforms, changes to spending behavior due to inflation, a decline in the economy or other drivers resulting in an increased need for cash), increased regulatory liquidity, capital and margin requirements for our U.S. or international banks and their nonbank subsidiaries, which could result in the inability to transfer liquidity internally, changes in patterns of intraday liquidity usage resulting from a counterparty or technology failure or other idiosyncratic event or failure, the default by a significant market participant or third party (including clearing agents, custodians, central banks or central counterparty clearinghouses (CCPs)) or the inability to sell assets due to illiquid markets (e.g., no market exists or market saturation). These factors may increase our borrowing costs and negatively impact our liquidity.

Several of these factors may arise from circumstances beyond our control, such as general market volatility, disruption, shock or stress, stress in sovereign debt markets, the emergence of widespread health emergencies or pandemics, sanctions and geopolitical events and/or turmoil (including military conflicts). Federal Reserve policy decisions (including fluctuations in interest rates or Federal Reserve balance sheet composition), negative views or loss of confidence about us, the financial services industry or the U.S. monetary system generally, or due to a specific news event (e.g., bank failures), the further development and acceptance of nonbank digital asset ecosystems (e.g., stablecoin), changes in the regulatory environment or governmental fiscal or monetary policies, actions by credit rating agencies or an operational problem that affects third parties or us. The impact of these potentially sudden events, whether within our control or not, could result in our inability to sell assets or redeem investments, unforeseen outflows of cash, draws on liquidity facilities, reduced financing balances, the loss of equity secured funding, debt repurchases to support the secondary market or meet client requests, the need for additional funding for commitments and contingencies and unexpected collateral calls, among other things, the result of which could be increased costs, a liquidity shortfall and/or impact on our liquidity coverage ratio and net stable funding ratio.

Our liquidity and cost of funds may be impacted by reputational damage, investor behavior and confidence, debt market disruption, firm specific concerns or prevailing market conditions, including changes in interest and currency exchange rates, significant fluctuations in equity and futures prices, lower

trading volumes and prices of securitized products and our credit spreads. Increases in interest rates and our credit spreads can increase funding costs and result in mark-to-market or credit valuation adjustment exposures. Credit spread changes are market driven and may be influenced by market perceptions of our creditworthiness, including credit rating changes or changes in broader financial market and macroeconomic conditions. Changes to interest rates and our credit spreads occur continuously and may be unpredictable and highly volatile. We may also experience net interest margin compression from offering higher than expected deposit rates in order to attract and maintain deposits or otherwise. Concentrations within our funding profile, such as by maturity, currency or counterparty, can also reduce our funding efficiency.

**Reduction in our credit ratings could limit our access to funding or the capital markets, increase borrowing costs or trigger additional collateral or funding requirements.**

Our credit ratings directly affect our borrowing costs and access to funding. Credit ratings are also important to investors, clients or counterparties when we compete in certain markets and seek to engage in certain transactions, including over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives. Rating agencies conduct ongoing reviews of our credit ratings based on a number of financial and nonfinancial factors, including our franchise, financial strength, performance and prospects, management, governance, risk management practices, capital adequacy, asset quality and operations, among other criteria, as well as factors beyond our control, such as regulatory developments, macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions, changes in rating methodologies or U.S. sovereign debt ratings.

Rating agencies could adjust our credit ratings at any time and there can be no assurance as to whether or when a downgrade could occur. A downgrade could widen our credit spread, negatively affect our access to credit markets, the related cost of funds, our businesses and certain trading revenues, particularly in those businesses where counterparty creditworthiness is critical. Downgrades of short-term credit ratings of our parent company or bank or broker-dealer subsidiaries, could reduce or eliminate access to short-term funding sources such as repo financing, and/or incur increased cost of funds and increased collateral requirements. Under the terms of certain OTC derivative contracts and other trading agreements, a credit rating downgrade could require us or our subsidiaries to post additional collateral or permit counterparties to terminate these contracts or agreements.

While certain potential impacts are contractual and quantifiable, the full consequences of a credit rating downgrade are inherently uncertain and depend upon numerous dynamic, complex and inter-related factors and assumptions, including the relationship between long-term and short-term credit ratings and the behaviors of clients, investors and counterparties.

**Bank of America Corporation is a holding company, is dependent on its subsidiaries for liquidity and may be restricted from transferring funds from subsidiaries.**

Bank of America Corporation, as the parent company, is a separate and distinct legal entity from its bank and nonbank subsidiaries. We evaluate and manage liquidity on a legal entity basis. Legal entity liquidity is an important consideration as there are legal, regulatory, contractual and other limitations on our ability to utilize liquidity from one legal entity to satisfy the liquidity requirements of another, including the parent company, which could result in adverse liquidity events. The parent company depends on dividends, distributions, loans and other payments from our bank and nonbank subsidiaries to fund dividend payments on our common and preferred stock and to

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fund payments on our other obligations, including debt obligations. Any inability of our subsidiaries to transfer funds, pay dividends or make payments to the parent company may adversely affect our cash flow, liquidity and financial condition.

Many subsidiaries, including bank and broker-dealer subsidiaries, are subject to laws that restrict dividend payments, or authorize regulatory bodies to block or reduce the flow of funds from those subsidiaries to the parent company or other subsidiaries. Our bank and broker-dealer subsidiaries are subject to restrictions on their ability to lend or transact with affiliates, minimum regulatory capital and liquidity requirements and restrictions on their ability to use funds deposited with them in bank or brokerage accounts to fund their businesses. Intercompany arrangements in connection with our resolution planning submissions could restrict the amount of subsidiary funding available to the parent company from our subsidiaries under certain adverse conditions.

Additional restrictions on transactions with certain related parties, increased capital and liquidity requirements and additional limitations on the use of funds on deposit in bank or brokerage accounts, as well as lower earnings, can reduce the amount of funds available to meet the obligations of the parent company and may require the parent company to provide additional funding to such subsidiaries. Regulatory action that requires additional liquidity at our subsidiaries could impede access to funds we need to pay our obligations or pay dividends. In addition, our right to participate in a distribution of assets upon a subsidiary's liquidation or reorganization is subject to prior claims of the subsidiary's creditors.

**Bank of America Corporation's liquidity and financial condition, and the ability to pay dividends and obligations, could be adversely affected in the event of a resolution.**

Bank of America Corporation, our parent holding company, is required to submit a plan to the FDIC and Federal Reserve every two years describing its resolution strategy under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the event of material financial distress or failure. Bank of America Corporation's preferred resolution strategy is a "single point of entry" strategy, whereby only the parent holding company would file for bankruptcy under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Certain key operating subsidiaries would be provided with sufficient capital and liquidity to operate through severe stress and to enable such subsidiaries to continue operating or be wound down in a solvent manner following a bankruptcy of the parent holding company. Bank of America Corporation has entered into intercompany arrangements resulting in the contribution of most of its capital and liquidity to key subsidiaries. Pursuant to these arrangements, if Bank of America Corporation's liquidity resources deteriorate so severely that resolution becomes imminent, it will no longer be able to draw liquidity from its key subsidiaries and will be required to contribute its remaining financial assets to a wholly-owned holding company subsidiary. This could adversely affect our liquidity and financial condition, including the ability to meet our payment obligations, and our ability to pay dividends and/or repurchase our common stock.

If the FDIC and Federal Reserve jointly determine that Bank of America Corporation's resolution plan is not credible, they could impose more stringent capital or liquidity requirements or restrictions on our growth, activities or operations. We could also be required to take certain actions that could impose operating costs and result in the divestiture of assets or restructuring of businesses and subsidiaries.

When a G-SIB such as Bank of America Corporation is in default or danger of default, the FDIC may be appointed receiver to conduct an orderly liquidation, and could, among other things,

invoke the orderly liquidation authority, instead of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, if the Secretary of the Treasury makes certain financial distress and systemic risk determinations. Also, the FDIC could replace Bank of America Corporation with a bridge holding company, which could continue operations and result in an orderly resolution of the underlying bank, but whose equity would be held solely for the benefit of our creditors. The FDIC's "single point of entry" strategy may result in our security holders suffering greater losses than would have been the case under a bankruptcy proceeding or a different resolution strategy.

If the Corporation is resolved under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code or the FDIC's orderly liquidation authority, third-party creditors of our subsidiaries may receive significant or full recoveries on their claims, while security holders of Bank of America Corporation could face significant or complete losses.

**Credit**

**Economic or market disruptions and insufficient credit loss reserves may result in a higher provision for credit losses.**

A number of our products expose us to credit risk, including loans, letters of credit, derivatives, debt securities, trading account assets and assets held-for-sale. Deterioration in the financial condition of our consumer and commercial borrowers, counterparties or underlying collateral could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

Our credit portfolios may be impacted by U.S. and global macroeconomic and market conditions and uncertainties, events and disruptions, including declines in GDP, consumer spending or property values, asset price corrections, increasing consumer and corporate leverage, increases in corporate bond spreads, government shutdowns or policies such as tax changes, changes in international trade policy including tariff rates, rising or elevated unemployment levels, elevated inflation or cost of living expenses, fluctuations in foreign exchange or interest rates, as well as the emergence of widespread health emergencies or pandemics, extreme weather events and natural disasters. Significant economic or market stresses and disruptions typically have a negative impact on the business environment and financial markets, which could impact the underlying credit quality of our borrowers and counterparties and asset values. Property value declines or asset price corrections could increase the risk of borrowers or counterparties defaulting or becoming delinquent in their obligations to us, and could decrease the value of the collateral we hold, which could increase credit losses. Credit risk could also be magnified by lending to leveraged borrowers or as a result of declining asset prices, including property or collateral values. Simultaneous drawdowns on lines of credit and/or an increase in a borrower's leverage in a weakening economic environment, or otherwise, could result in deterioration in our credit portfolio, should borrowers be unable to fulfill competing financial obligations. Increased delinquency and default rates could adversely affect our credit portfolios and increase charge-offs and provisions for credit losses.

A recessionary environment and/or a rise in unemployment could adversely impact the ability of our consumer and/or commercial borrowers or counterparties to meet their financial obligations and negatively impact our credit portfolio. Consumers have been and may continue to be negatively impacted by inflation and/or a higher cost of living, potentially resulting in drawdowns of savings or increases in household debt. Elevated interest rates over the past several years, which have increased debt servicing costs for some businesses and households, may adversely impact credit quality, particularly in recessionary environments. Certain sectors also remain at risk

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(e.g., commercial real estate, particularly office) as a result of shifts in demand and tight financial and credit conditions. Globally, conditions of slow growth or recession could further contribute to weaker credit conditions. If the macroeconomic environment or certain sectors worsen, our credit portfolio, net charge-offs, provision and allowance for credit losses could be adversely impacted.

We establish an allowance for credit losses, which includes the allowance for loan and lease losses and the reserve for unfunded lending commitments, based on management's best estimate of lifetime current expected credit losses (CECL) inherent in our relevant financial assets. The process to determine the allowance for credit losses uses models and assumptions that require us to make difficult and complex judgments that are often interrelated, including forecasting how borrowers or counterparties may perform in changing economic conditions. The ability of our borrowers or counterparties to repay their obligations may be impacted by changes in future economic conditions, which in turn could impact the accuracy of our loss forecasts and allowance estimates. There is also the possibility that we have failed or will fail to accurately identify the appropriate economic indicators or accurately estimate their impacts to our borrowers or counterparties, which could impact the accuracy of our loss forecasts and allowance estimates.

If the models, estimates and assumptions we use to establish reserves or the judgments we make in extending credit to our borrowers or counterparties, which are more sensitive due to the current uncertain macroeconomic and geopolitical environment, prove inaccurate in predicting future events, we may suffer losses in excess of our CECL. In addition, changes to external factors can negatively impact our recognition of credit losses in our portfolios and allowance for credit losses.

The allowance for credit losses is our best estimate of CECL, but there is no guarantee that it will be sufficient to address credit losses, particularly if the economic outlook deteriorates significantly, quickly or unexpectedly. As circumstances change, we may increase our allowance, which would reduce earnings. If economic conditions worsen, impacting our consumer and commercial borrowers, counterparties or underlying collateral, and credit losses are unexpectedly worse, we may increase our provision for credit losses, which could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

**Our concentrations of credit risk could adversely affect our credit losses, results of operations and financial condition.**

We have been in the past and may in the future be subject to concentrations of credit risk because of a common characteristic or common sensitivity to economic, financial, public health or business developments. Concentrations of credit risk may reside in a particular industry, geography, product, asset class, counterparty or within any pool of exposures with a common risk characteristic. A deterioration in the financial condition or prospects of a particular industry, geographic location, product or asset class, or a failure or downgrade of, or default by, any particular entity or group of entities could negatively affect our businesses, and it is possible our limits and credit monitoring exposure controls will not function as anticipated.

We execute a high volume of transactions and have significant credit concentrations with respect to the financial services industry, predominantly comprised of broker-dealers, commercial banks, investment banks, insurance companies, mutual funds, hedge funds, CCPs, alternative asset managers and other institutional clients or finance companies. Financial services institutions and other counterparties are inter-related because of trading, funding, clearing or other relationships.

Defaults by one or more counterparties, or market uncertainty about the financial stability of one or more financial services institutions, or the financial services industry generally, could lead to market-wide liquidity disruptions, losses, defaults and related disputes and litigation.

Our credit risk may also be heightened by market risk when the collateral held by us cannot be liquidated or is liquidated at prices not sufficient to recover the full amount of the loan or derivatives exposure, which may occur from events that impact the value of the collateral, such as a sudden change in asset price or fraud. Disputes with obligors as to the valuation of collateral could increase with significant market stress, volatility or illiquidity, and we could suffer losses if we are unable to realize the fair value of the collateral or manage declines in the value of collateral. Our counterparty credit risk can increase if margin posted by counterparties is insufficient to cover exposures and elevated counterparty exposure is accompanied by an increase in the counterparty's likelihood of default.

We have concentrations of credit risk, including with respect to our consumer real estate and consumer credit card exposure, as well as our commercial real estate, finance companies and asset managers and funds portfolios, which represent a significant percentage of our overall credit portfolio. Declining home price valuations and demand where we have large concentrations could result in increased servicing advances and expenses, defaults, delinquencies or credit losses. The increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events and natural disasters, including earthquakes, droughts, floods, wildfires and hurricanes, could negatively impact collateral, the valuations of home or commercial real estate or our clients' ability and/or willingness to pay fees, outstanding loans or afford new products. This could also cause insurability risk and/or increased insurance costs to clients. Economic weaknesses, increased or sustained elevated inflation, adverse business conditions, market disruptions, adverse economic or market events, rising interest or capitalization rates, declining asset prices, greater volatility in areas where we have concentrated credit risk or deterioration in real estate values or household incomes may cause us to experience higher credit losses in our portfolios or write down the value of certain assets. We could also experience continued and long-term negative impacts to commercial credit exposure and increased credit losses in industries that may be permanently impacted by changes in consumer preferences, tariffs or other industry disruptions, including from emerging technologies.

We also enter into transactions with sovereign nations, U.S. states and municipalities. Uncertain economic or political conditions or policies, such as economic sanctions or increased tariffs, disruptions to capital markets, currency fluctuations, changes in commodity prices and social instability, could adversely impact the operating budgets or credit ratings of government entities and expose us to credit and liquidity risk.

Liquidity disruptions in the financial markets may result in our inability to sell, syndicate or realize the value of our positions, increasing concentrations, which could increase RWA and the credit and market risk associated with our positions, and increase operational and litigation costs.

**We may be adversely affected by weaknesses in the U.S. housing market.**

During 2025, the U.S. housing market continued to be impacted by elevated mortgage rates, including 30-year fixed-rate mortgages that more than doubled from 2021. In addition, while U.S. home prices have experienced meaningful appreciation over the past several years and remained generally stable in 2025, there has been some regional dispersion in

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housing prices since the beginning of 2025, which we have been closely monitoring. These trends have negatively impacted housing affordability generally, and therefore the demand for some of our products. A downturn in the U.S. housing market could result in significant write-downs of asset values in several asset classes, notably our held-for-investment residential mortgage and home equity portfolio. If the U.S. housing market weakens and real estate values decline, we could experience increased credit losses and delinquent servicing expenses, negatively affecting our allowance for credit losses and representations and warranties exposures, and adversely affecting our results of operations and financial condition.

**Our derivatives businesses may expose us to unexpected risks, which may result in losses and adversely affect liquidity.**

We are party to a large number of derivatives transactions that may expose us to unexpected market, credit and operational risks that could cause us to suffer unexpected losses. Fluctuations in asset values or rates or an unanticipated credit event, including unforeseen circumstances that may cause previously uncorrelated factors to become correlated, may lead to losses resulting from risks not taken into account or anticipated in the development, structuring or pricing of a derivative instrument. Certain derivative contracts and other trading agreements provide that upon the occurrence of certain specified events, such as a change to our or our affiliates' credit ratings, we may be required to provide additional collateral or take other remedial actions, and we could experience increased difficulty obtaining funding or hedging risks. In some cases our counterparties may have the right to terminate or otherwise diminish our rights under these contracts or agreements upon the occurrence of such events.

We are also a member of various CCPs, which results in credit risk exposure to those CCPs. In the event that one or more members of a CCP defaults on their obligations, we may be required to pay a portion of any losses incurred by such CCP. A CCP may also, at its discretion, modify the margin we are required to post, which could mean unexpected and increased funding costs and exposure to that CCP. As a clearing member, we are exposed to the risk of non-performance by our clients for which we clear transactions, which may not be covered by available collateral. Also, default by a significant market participant may result in further risk and potential losses.

**Geopolitical**

**We are subject to numerous political, economic, market, reputational, operational, compliance, legal, regulatory and other risks in the jurisdictions in which we operate.**

We do business globally, including in emerging markets. Economic or geopolitical stress in one or more countries could have a negative impact regionally or globally, resulting in, among other things, market volatility, valuation declines and declines in economic output. Our liquidity and credit risk could be adversely impacted by, and our businesses and revenues derived from non-U.S. jurisdictions are subject to, risk of loss from financial, social or judicial instability, economic sanctions, government leadership changes, including from electoral outcomes or otherwise, governmental or central bank policy changes, expropriation, nationalization and/or confiscation of assets, price controls, high inflation, weather events, natural disasters, widespread health emergencies or pandemics, capital controls, currency re-denomination risk from a country exiting the EU or otherwise, currency fluctuations, foreign exchange controls or movements (caused by devaluation or de-pegging), unfavorable political and diplomatic developments, oil price fluctuations and

changes in legislation. These risks are heightened in emerging markets.

Political and economic interactions between the U.S. and important trading partners, including China, but also more broadly across Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America, have become increasingly fragmented and complex and may result in sanctions, further tariff increases or other restrictive actions on cross-border trade, investment and transfer of data and information technology. Such actions, which may also include actions taken against other countries to enforce trade restrictions, could reduce trade volumes, result in supply chain disruptions, increase costs for producers, and adversely affect our businesses and revenues, as well as our clients and counterparties, including their credit quality.

Slowing growth, recessionary conditions, adverse geopolitical conditions and political or civil unrest, foreign trade competition, employment levels, wage pressures and elevated inflation in certain countries may pose challenges, including from volatility in financial markets. Foreign exchange rates against the U.S. dollar remain uncertain and potentially volatile, and depreciation could increase our financial risks with clients that deal in non-U.S. currencies but have U.S. dollar-denominated debt.

We invest or trade in the securities of corporations and governments located in non-U.S. jurisdictions, including emerging markets. Revenues from the trading of non-U.S. securities may be subject to negative fluctuations as a result of the above factors. Furthermore, the impact of these fluctuations could be magnified because non-U.S. trading markets, particularly in emerging markets, are generally smaller, less liquid and more volatile than U.S. trading markets. Risks in one nation can limit our opportunities for portfolio growth and negatively affect our operations in other nations, including our U.S. operations. Market and economic disruptions may affect consumer confidence levels and spending, corporate investment and job creation, bankruptcy rates, levels of incurrence and default on consumer and corporate debt, economic growth rates and asset values, among other factors.

Elevated government debt levels raise the risk of volatility, significant valuation changes and political tensions regarding fiscal policy or defaults on or devaluation of sovereign debt, all of which could expose us to substantial losses. Financial markets have been and may continue to be sensitive to government budget processes and changes to fiscal policy, as well as any resulting political turmoil.

Our non-U.S. businesses are also subject to extensive regulation by governments, securities exchanges and regulators, central banks and other regulatory bodies. In many countries, the LRRs applicable to the financial services and securities industries are less predictable, prone to change and uncertainty, regularly evolving and may conflict with similar LRRs in the U.S. We spend significant resources on understanding and monitoring foreign LRRs, some with less predictable legal and regulatory frameworks, as well as managing our relationships with multiple regulators in various jurisdictions. Failure to comply with local laws and manage our relationships with regulators could result in increased expenses, changes to our organizational structure and adversely affect our businesses, reputation and results of operations in that market.

We are also subject to complex and extensive U.S. and non-U.S. LRRs, which subject us to costs and risks relating to bribery and corruption, know-your-customer requirements, anti-money laundering, embargo programs and economic sanctions, which can vary or conflict across jurisdictions. These LRRs require implementation of complex operational capabilities and compliance programs. Claims regarding non-compliance,

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including improper implementation, and/or violations could result in increasing operational and compliance costs, enforcement actions and civil and criminal penalties against us and our employees, and result in operational restrictions and reputational harm. The increasing speed and novel ways in which funds circulate could make it more challenging to track such movement and heighten financial crimes risk. Compliance with evolving regulatory regimes and legal requirements depends on our ability to improve and/or evolve our processes, controls, surveillance, detection, reporting and analytics, and could be adversely impacted by operational failures.

We are also subject to other geopolitical risks, including acts or threats of international or domestic terrorism, including responses by the U.S. or other governments thereto, corporate espionage, civil unrest and/or military conflicts, including the escalation of tensions between China and Taiwan, which could adversely affect business, market trade and general economic conditions abroad and in the U.S. Adverse developments in or expansions of existing military conflicts (e.g., Russia/Ukraine, Middle East) or new military conflicts could also negatively impact commodity and other financial markets, as well as economic conditions. Widening regional conflicts resulting in the involvement of neighboring countries and/or North Atlantic Treaty Organization member countries and/or military conflicts in other areas of the world could result in additional economic disruptions, financial market volatility, higher inflation and changes to asset valuations, which could disrupt our operations and adversely affect our results of operations. Also, the use of cyberattacks or campaigns, cyberespionage or other unauthorized access to networks and systems by nation states or their proxies, including utilizing emerging technologies such as AI, has increased and threatens our and our third parties' operations and information systems, and the financial systems and infrastructure upon which we rely.

The uncertainty around the U.S. government's debt levels and ceiling and a growing federal budget deficit could lead to further credit rating downgrades and/or defaults on its debt. The recurrence of a prolonged government shutdown could weaken the U.S. dollar, cause market volatility, negatively impact the global economy and banking system and adversely affect our financial condition, including our liquidity. Also, changes in fiscal, monetary, regulatory, trade and/or foreign policy, employment levels, wage pressures, supply chain disruptions and higher inflation, could increase our compliance costs and adversely affect our business operations, organizational structure and results of operations. Emerging market currency values and monetary policy settings are particularly sensitive to such changes in U.S. monetary policy. Also, fluctuations in U.S. interest rates and/or tariff rates, could result in additional currency volatility in a number of non-U.S. markets.

**Business Operations**

**A failure in or breach of our operations or information systems, or those of third parties or the financial services industry, could cause disruptions, adversely impact our businesses, results of operations and financial condition, and cause legal or reputational harm.**

Operational risk exposure exists throughout our organization, including risks arising from our operations and information systems, which comprise the hardware, software, infrastructure, backup systems and other technology that we own or use to collect, process, maintain, use, share, transmit or dispose of information, including personal and/or confidential employee, client and third-party information, which are integral to the performance of our businesses. Our extensive interactions with,

and reliance on, third parties and the financial services industry, including the processing and reporting of a large number of complex transactions at increasing speeds in many currencies and jurisdictions, creates additional operational risk.

Our operations and information systems and components thereof, and those of our third parties, have been, and in the future may be, ineffective or fail to operate properly or become disabled or damaged as a result of a number of factors, including events that may be wholly or partially beyond our or such third party's control. Such events have adversely affected, and in the future could adversely affect, physical site access of our operations, the safeguarding of information and our ability to process transactions, provide services to our clients and perform other operations, including reporting and decision-making. Short-term or prolonged disruptions to our or our third parties' critical business operations and client services are possible, such as due to computer, telecommunications, network, utility, electronic or physical infrastructure outages, including from abuse or failure of our electronic trading and algorithmic platforms, significant unplanned increases in client transactions, fraudulent transactions, cyberattacks, extortion attempts, aging information systems, newly introduced or identified vulnerabilities or defects in hardware and software, failure of or defects in infrastructure or manual processes, technology project implementation challenges and deficiencies, including from the use of emerging technologies such as AI, and supply chain disruptions. Operational disruptions and prolonged operational outages could also result from events arising from natural disasters, including earthquakes and acute and chronic weather events, such as wildfires, tornadoes, hurricanes and floods, some of which are happening with more frequency and severity, as well as local or larger scale political or social matters, including civil unrest, terrorist acts and military conflict.

We continue to have greater reliance on our and our third parties' remote access tools and technology, and employees' personal systems and increased data utilization and dependence upon our information systems to operate our businesses, including from evolving client preferences, which has led to increased reliance on digital banking and other digital services provided by our businesses. Effective management of our business continuity increasingly depends on the security, reliability and adequacy of such systems.

We also rely on our employees, representatives and third parties in our day-to-day operations, who may, due to illness, unavailability, the emergence of widespread health emergencies or pandemics, human error, social engineering, misconduct (e.g., errors in judgment, malice, fraud or illegal activity), malfeasance or a failure, breach or misuse of information systems, cause disruptions to our organization and expose us to operational losses, regulatory risk and reputational harm. Our and our third parties' inability to properly introduce, deploy and manage operational or technology changes and continuously alter, improve and automate processes and systems, including related controls, such as regarding internal financial and governance processes, existing products and services, and new product innovations and technology, could also result in additional operational, information security, reputational and regulatory risk, including from the use of AI.

Regardless of the measures we have taken to implement training, procedures, controls, backup systems and other safeguards to support our operations and bolster our operational resilience, our ability to conduct business may be adversely affected by significant failures or disruptions to us or to third parties with whom we interact and rely upon. This includes localized or systemic cyber events or other technology

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incidents that result in outages or unavailability of information systems, part or all of the internet, cloud services and/or the financial services industry, networks, platforms, systems and infrastructure (e.g., funds transfers, electronic trading and algorithmic platforms and critical banking activities), which could be exacerbated by the interconnectivity and concentration of technology or service offerings in a small number of providers or models, including AI and cloud services, and result in systemic operational impact to us and across the financial services industry or beyond. Our ability to implement backup systems and other safeguards is more limited with respect to third-party systems and the financial services industry infrastructure. Weakness in and/or the inability to simplify and improve our and our third parties' processes or controls could impact our ability to deliver products or services to our clients and expose us to regulatory, reputational and operational risks.

We use, and expect to increasingly use, emerging technologies, including AI, across our operations, including business processes, services and products, and we expect greater AI adoption by our third parties, clients, counterparties, clearinghouses and financial intermediaries. Expanded use of AI, including emerging third-party AI services and autonomous AI agents, may result in increased data risk, unpredictable system interactions, inadequate controls or safeguards, AI failure, or produce unintended operations or consequences. AI services used by our clients or third parties may interact with our systems or communicate directly with our employees, and may act without authorization, make execution errors, behave unpredictably or be misaligned with intended outcomes, which could result in additional operational, legal and regulatory risk, and reputational harm.

There can be no assurance that our resiliency, business continuity, technology change and information security response plans will effectively mitigate our operational risks. Any backup systems or manual processes may not process data accurately and/or as quickly or effectively as our primary systems, and some data might not be available or backed up. Also, the speed at which we are able to remediate any failure or disruption of our operations and/or information systems may vary across jurisdictions. We regularly update the operational processes and information systems we rely on to support our operations and growth, including as part of our efforts to comply with all applicable LRRs globally. This updating entails significant costs and creates risks associated with implementing new or modified operational processes and information systems and integrating them with existing information systems, including business interruptions, failures or ineffectiveness.

Increasing reliance on our information systems and frequency of weather events and other natural disasters heighten our risk of operational loss. Any failure or disruption of our or our third parties' operations or information systems resulting in disruption to our critical business operations and client services, a failure to identify or effectively respond to operational risks timely and/or a failure to continue to deliver our services through an operational failure or disruption could impact the confidentiality, integrity or availability of data and information, and expose us to various risks, including market abuse, fraud, financial losses and other costs, misappropriation and corruption, loss of trust or confidence in us and/or the financial services industry, client attrition, regulatory (e.g., LRR compliance), market, privacy and liquidity risk, adversely impact our results of operations and financial condition and cause legal, regulatory or reputational harm.

**The Corporation and third parties with whom we interact and/or on whom we rely, are subject to cybersecurity incidents,** 

**information and security breaches, and technology failures that have and in the future could adversely affect our ability to conduct our businesses, result in the alteration, unavailability, misuse, destruction or disclosure of information, damage our reputation, increase our regulatory and legal risks, result in additional costs or financial losses and/or otherwise adversely impact our businesses and results of operations.**

Our business is highly dependent on the security, controls and efficacy of our information systems, and the information systems of our clients and third parties (e.g., providers of products and services, law firms, other financial institutions, financial counterparties, financial data aggregators, the financial services industry, financial intermediaries (e.g., such as clearing agents, exchanges and clearing houses), U.S. and non-U.S. federal and state governments and regulators, providers of outsourced software, services and infrastructure (e.g., internet access, cloud service providers and electrical power) and retailers for whom we process transactions) with whom we interact, on whom we rely or who have access to our clients' information and other sensitive data. We rely on effective access management and the secure collection, processing, maintenance, use, transmission, storage, dissemination and disposition of information in our and our third parties' information systems. Our cybersecurity risk and exposure remains heightened, including because of our prominent size and scale, high-profile brand, global presence and role in the financial services industry and the broader economy.

We and our employees, regulators, clients and third parties are ongoing targets of an increasing number of cybersecurity threats and cyberattacks. The tactics, techniques and procedures used in cyberattacks are pervasive, sophisticated, rapidly evolving and designed to evade security measures. Cybersecurity threats, including computer viruses, malicious or destructive code (such as ransomware), social engineering, real and virtual impersonation, denial of service or information attacks and other security breach tactics targeting us or third parties have and in the future are likely to result in disruptions to our businesses and operations, loss of funds, including from attempts to defraud us and/or our clients, and impacts to the confidentiality, integrity or availability of our systems and information (e.g., intellectual property and the personal and/or confidential information of our employees, clients and third parties). Cyberattacks are carried out globally by a growing number of actors, including organized crime groups, hackers, terrorist organizations, hostile foreign governments and their proxies, state-sponsored actors, activists, disgruntled employees and other persons or entities.

Our risk from cybersecurity threats and incidents, information and security breaches and technology failures continues to increase due to the acceptance and use of digital banking and other digital products and services, including mobile banking products, and reliance on remote access tools and other technology, which have resulted in increased reliance on virtual or digital interactions, a growing number of access points to our information systems and greater amounts of information being available for access. Greater demand on our information systems and security tools and processes are expected.

Emerging technologies, such as AI and quantum computing, are expected to increase these risks. For example, AI lowers the entry barriers to plan and execute cyberattacks, enables more personalized and harder to detect social engineering, and improves vulnerability discovery, which may result in the increased likelihood of exploitation and the speed, scope, scale, and sophistication of cyberattacks. Advances in quantum computing may introduce cryptography risks that threaten the

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security of our information and systems and strengthen threat actor capabilities in ways that are difficult to anticipate. These technologies, alone or in combination with others, may amplify the risks they pose.

We also face significant third-party technology, cybersecurity and operational risks relating to the large number of clients and third parties on whom we rely to operate our business. Third-party information systems extend beyond our security and control systems, and such third parties have varying levels of security and cybersecurity resources, expertise, safeguards, controls and capabilities and in some cases may be more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Threat actors may actively seek to exploit third-party security and cybersecurity weaknesses. The relationships of our third parties with us may increase the risk that they are targeted by the same threats we face, and such third parties may be less prepared for such threats. Also, we are at risk from critical third-party information security and open-source or proprietary software defects and vulnerabilities. We must rely on our third parties to detect and promptly report cybersecurity incidents, vulnerabilities and technology failures. Their failure could impair our ability to report or respond to such incidents, vulnerabilities and failures effectively or timely.

Due to increasing consolidation, interdependence and complexity of financial entities and technology and information systems, a cybersecurity threat or incident, information or security breach or technology failure that significantly exposes, degrades, destroys, renders unavailable or compromises the information systems or information of one or more financial entities or other third parties, including cloud service providers, could adversely impact us and increase the risk of operational failure and loss, as disparate information systems need to be integrated, often on an accelerated basis. Also, any similar events affecting our information systems or information could adversely impact third parties and the critical infrastructure of the financial services industry, creating additional risk to us.

Cybersecurity incidents or information or security breaches could persist for an extended period of time prior to detection, and it often takes additional time to determine the scope, extent, amount and type of impact, including the information altered, destroyed, accessed or otherwise compromised, following which the measures to recover and restore to a business-as-usual state may be difficult to assess and require notification to our clients, government officials and regulators. We have spent and expect to continue to spend significant resources to modify and enhance our protective measures and our capabilities to respond and recover, investigate and remediate software and network defects and vulnerabilities, and defend against, detect and respond to cybersecurity threats and incidents, whether to us, third parties, the industry or businesses generally. Regardless of the efforts we take to protect the integrity and resilience of our information systems and implement controls, processes, policies, employee training and other protective measures, we cannot anticipate and detect all cybersecurity threats and incidents and/or develop or implement effective preventive or defensive measures designed to prevent, respond to or mitigate all cybersecurity threats and incidents. Internal access management or other technology failures could impact the confidentiality, integrity or availability of data and information. Our vulnerability increases if employees fail to exercise sound judgment and vigilance when targeted with social engineering or other cyberattacks.

While we and our third parties have experienced cybersecurity incidents, information and security breaches and technology failures, as well as adverse impacts from such events, including as described in this risk factor, we have not

experienced material losses or other material consequences relating to cybersecurity incidents, information or security breaches or technology failures, whether directed at us or our third parties. However, we expect to continue to experience such events and impacts ourself and at our third parties with increased frequency and severity due to the evolving threat environment. There can be no assurance that future cybersecurity incidents, information and security breaches and technology failures, including those experienced by our third parties, will not have a material adverse impact on us, including our businesses, results of operations and financial condition.

Future cybersecurity incidents, information or security breaches or technology failures suffered by us or our third parties could result in disruption to our day-to-day business activities and an inability to effect transactions, execute trades, service our clients, safeguard information, manage our exposure to risk, expand our businesses, detect and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized transactions, and maintain information systems and telecommunication access, business operations, and client services, in the U.S. and/or globally. Also, we could experience the loss of clients and business opportunities, the withdrawal of client deposits, the misappropriation, alteration or destruction of our or our third parties' intellectual property or confidential information, the unauthorized access to or temporary or permanent destruction, loss or theft of information (e.g., of our employees and clients), significant lost revenue, increased risk of fraudulent transactions, misappropriation of funds, losses and claims brought by third parties, violations of applicable privacy, cybersecurity and other LRRs, litigation exposure, economic sanctions, enforcement actions, government fines, penalties or intervention and other negative consequences. Although we maintain cyber insurance, there can be no assurance that liabilities or losses we may incur will be covered under such policies or that the amount of insurance will be adequate. In the case of any cybersecurity incident, information or security breach or technology failure arising from third-party systems impacting us, any third-party indemnification may not be applicable or sufficient to address the impact of such cybersecurity incidents, information or security breaches or technology failures, including monetary losses. Any actual or perceived occurrence of the events described above could adversely impact our businesses, results of operations, liquidity and financial condition, and cause reputational harm.

**Failure to satisfy our obligations as servicer for residential mortgage securitizations, loans owned by other entities and other related losses could adversely impact our reputation, servicing costs or results of operations.**

We service mortgage loans on behalf of third-party securitization vehicles and other investors. If a material breach of our obligations as servicer or master servicer is committed, we may be subject to termination if the breach is not cured timely following notice, which could cause us to lose servicing income. We may also have liability for any failure by us or a third party, as a servicer or master servicer to adhere to or perform the required servicing obligation in accordance with the terms of the servicing agreements that result in impairment or loss to the loans' owner. If any such breach was found to have occurred, it may harm our reputation, increase our servicing costs or losses due to potential indemnification obligations, result in litigation or regulatory action or adversely impact our results of operations. Also, foreclosures may result in costs, litigation or losses due to irregularities in the underlying documentation, or if the validity of a foreclosure action is challenged by a borrower or overturned by a court because of errors or deficiencies in the foreclosure process. We may also incur costs or losses relating to delays or

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alleged deficiencies in processing documents necessary to comply with state law governing foreclosure.

**Changes in the structure of and relationship among the GSEs could adversely impact our business.**

We rely on the GSEs to guarantee or purchase certain mortgage loans that meet their conforming loan requirements. During 2025, we sold approximately $2.3 billion of loans to GSEs, primarily Freddie Mac (FHLMC). FHLMC and Fannie Mae are currently in conservatorship, with the Federal Housing Finance Agency acting as conservator. While there have been periodic proposals to remove or exit the GSEs from conservatorship and eliminate the perceived "implicit guarantee" associated with the GSEs, none have yet to be executed successfully. We cannot predict the future prospects of the GSEs, including the timing of any recapitalization or release from conservatorship, or any legislative or rulemaking proposals regarding the GSEs' status in the housing market. If the GSEs take a reduced role in the marketplace, including by limiting the mortgage products they offer, we could be required to seek alternative funding sources, retain additional loans on our balance sheet, secure funding through the Federal Home Loan Bank system, or securitize the loans through Private Label Securitization, which could increase our cost of funds related to the origination of new mortgage loans, increase credit risk and/or impact our capacity to originate new mortgage loans. These developments could adversely affect our securities portfolios, capital levels, liquidity and results of operations.

**Our risk management framework may not be effective in mitigating risk and reducing the potential for losses.**

Our risk management framework is designed to minimize our risk and loss. We seek to effectively and consistently identify, measure, monitor, report and control the risk types to which we are subject, including the seven key risk types we face. Risks also may span across multiple key risk types, including cybersecurity risk, legal risk, financial risk associated with concentration and climate risk. While we employ a broad and diversified set of controls and risk mitigation techniques, including modeling and forecasting, hedging strategies and techniques seeking to balance our ability to profit from trading positions with our exposure to potential losses, we are inherently limited by our ability to identify and measure all risks, including emerging and unknown risks, anticipate the timing and impact of risks, apply effective hedging strategies, make correct assumptions, manage and aggregate data correctly and efficiently, identify changes in markets or client behaviors not historically reflected and develop risk management models and forecasts to assess and control risk.

Our risk management depends on our ability to consistently execute all elements of our risk management program, develop and maintain a culture of managing risk well throughout the Corporation and manage third-party risks, including providers of products and services, to allow for effective risk management and help confirm that risks are appropriately considered, evaluated and responded to timely. Uncertain economic and geopolitical conditions, widespread health emergencies and pandemics, heightened legislative and regulatory scrutiny of and change within the financial services industry, the pace of technological changes, including AI and quantum computing, accounting, tax and market developments, the failure of employees, representatives and third parties to comply with our policies and Risk Framework and the overall complexity of our operations, among other developments, have in the past and may in the future, result in a heightened level of risk, including operational, reputational and compliance risk. Failure to manage evolving risks or properly anticipate, escalate, control or mitigate

risks could result in further legal and regulatory risk and losses and adversely affect our reputation and results of operations.

**Regulatory, Compliance and Legal**

**We are highly regulated and subject to evolving government legislation and regulations and certain settlements, orders and agreements with government authorities from time to time.**

We operate in a highly regulated industry and are subject to evolving and comprehensive federal, state and foreign LRRs and Executive Branch Actions. This significantly affects and has the potential to increase our compliance and operational costs, restrict the scope of our existing businesses, impact potential relationships with our clients, require changes to our employment practices, business strategies, risk management, governance processes and controls and procedures, require us to hold more capital, limit our ability to pursue certain business opportunities, including the products and services we offer, reduce certain fees and rates and/or make our products and services more expensive for our clients. We are also required to file various financial and nonfinancial regulatory reports to comply with LRRs in the jurisdictions in which we operate, which results in additional compliance and operational risk.

We continue to adjust our business and operations, legal entity structure, systems, disclosure, policies, procedures, processes, controls and governance, including with regard to capital and liquidity management, risk management and data management, in an effort to comply with LRRs, and evolving expectations, guidance and interpretation by regulatory authorities, including the Department of Treasury (e.g., the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and OFAC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Federal Reserve, OCC, CFPB, Financial Stability Oversight Council, FDIC, Department of Labor, SEC and CFTC in the U.S., foreign regulators, other government authorities and self-regulatory organizations. We expect to become subject to future LRRs, including beyond those currently proposed, adopted or contemplated in the U.S. or abroad, and evolving interpretations of existing and future LRRs, and may be subject to Executive Branch Actions, which may include FDIC assessments, loss allocations between financial institutions and clients regarding the use of our products and services, including electronic payments, employment practices, fair access to banking products and services, the terms of our products and services and climate and environmental risk management and sustainability reporting and disclosure. LRRs related to emerging technologies, such as AI, cybersecurity and data management, are also rapidly evolving across jurisdictions and could require changes related to deployments and operational processes and increase compliance costs and regulatory, compliance and legal risks.

The cumulative effect of all of the current and possible future legislation and regulations, as well as related interpretations, on our litigation and regulatory exposure, businesses, operations, including our ability to compete, and profitability remains uncertain and necessitates that we make certain assumptions with respect to the scope and requirements of existing, prospective and proposed LRRs in our business planning and strategies. If these assumptions prove incorrect, we could be subject to increased regulatory, legal and compliance risks and costs, and potential reputational harm. Also, regulatory initiatives in the U.S. and abroad may overlap, and non-U.S. regulations and initiatives may be inconsistent or conflict with current or proposed U.S. regulations or with each other, which could lead to compliance risks and higher costs.

Our regulators' prudential and supervisory authority gives them broad power and discretion to direct our actions, and they

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have an active oversight, inspection and investigatory role across the financial services industry. Regulatory focus is not limited to LRRs applicable to the financial services industry, but includes other significant LRRs that apply across industries and jurisdictions, including those related to anti-money laundering, anti-bribery, anti-corruption know-your-customer requirements, embargoes and economic sanctions.

We are also subject to existing and potential LRRs in the U.S. and abroad, including the CCPA and GDPR, regarding privacy and the disclosure, collection, use, sharing and safeguarding of personally identifiable information, including our employees, clients, suppliers, counterparties and other third parties. Violations could result in litigation, regulatory fines, enforcement actions and operational loss. Expected new and evolving data privacy laws globally may increase compliance costs, litigation, regulatory fines and enforcement actions. There remains complexity and uncertainty, including potential suspension or prohibition, regarding data transfer because of concerns over compliance with LRRs for cross-border flows and transfers of personal data globally, and resulting from judicial and regulatory guidance. Other jurisdictions have commenced or may commence consultation efforts or enacted new legislation or regulations to establish standards for personal data transfers. If cross-border personal data transfers are suspended or restricted or we are required to implement distinct processes for each jurisdiction's standards, this could result in operational disruptions to our businesses, additional costs, increased enforcement activity, new contract negotiations with third parties, and/or modification of such data management.

As part of their enforcement authority, our regulators and other government authorities have the authority to, among other things, conduct a wide range of investigations and legal and regulatory proceedings, pursue enforcement actions, assess civil or criminal monetary fines, penalties or restitution, require remediation, issue cease and desist orders, limit business activities and restrict operations, suspend or withdraw licenses and authorizations, initiate injunctive action, apply regulatory sanctions or cause us to enter into consent orders. Costs to settle, remediate or comply with enforcement actions have been substantial and may increase. In some cases, governmental authorities have required criminal pleas or other extraordinary terms as part of such resolutions, which could have significant consequences, including reputational harm, loss of clients, restrictions on accessing capital markets, and the inability to operate businesses or offer products. Responses to regulators and other government authorities often are time-consuming, expensive and divert management attention. Any matter may take years to resolve and be difficult to predict or estimate.

The terms of settlements, orders and agreements that we have entered into with government entities and regulatory authorities have also imposed, or could impose, significant operational and compliance costs, including enhancements to our procedures and controls, losses with respect to fraudulent transactions perpetrated against our clients, expansion of our risk and control functions within our lines of business, investment in technology and the hiring of significant numbers of additional risk, control and compliance personnel. For example, in December 2024, the OCC issued a Consent Order against BANA relating to certain aspects of its BSA, anti-money laundering and economic sanctions compliance programs, and we continue to respond to requests for information about similar aspects of such programs from other regulators. Failure to meet the requirements of such settlements, orders or agreements, or, more generally, the failure to maintain risk and control procedures and processes that meet the heightened standards

established by our regulators and other government authorities, could result in further settlements, orders or agreements and additional fines, penalties or judgments, or material regulatory restrictions on our businesses.

Actual or perceived misconduct by us, our employees or representatives that are illegal, unethical or contrary to our core values, including the handling of fiduciary obligations, conflicts of interest and the misuse of confidential information, could harm us, our shareholders or clients or damage the integrity of the financial markets, and are subject to increasing regulatory scrutiny across jurisdictions. Given the complexity of the regulatory and enforcement regimes across jurisdictions and coupled with the global scope of our operations, a single event or practice or a series of related events or practices may give rise to a significant number of overlapping investigations and regulatory proceedings by multiple federal, state and foreign regulators and government authorities. Actions by other financial institutions in businesses in which we operate may result in regulatory investigations adversely affecting us.

While we believe that we have an appropriate approach to developing and implementing risk management and compliance programs, compliance risks will continue to exist, particularly as we anticipate and adapt to new and evolving LRRs, shifting priorities of our U.S. and non-U.S. regulators and government authorities and evolving interpretations, and potential misconduct by bad actors globally. We also rely upon third parties who may expose us to compliance and legal risk, including from their failure to timely address regulatory changes. Future executive, legislative or regulatory actions, and any required changes to our business or operations or strategy, or those of third parties upon whom we rely, resulting from such developments and actions could result in a significant loss of revenue, impose additional compliance and other costs or otherwise reduce our profitability, limit the products and services that we offer or our ability to pursue certain businesses and business opportunities, require us to dispose of certain businesses or assets, affect the value of assets held, require changes in training, testing, governance, controls and procedures and compensation practices, require us to increase prices and therefore reduce demand for our products, reduce fees or otherwise adversely affect our businesses.

**We are subject to significant financial and reputational harm from potential liability arising from lawsuits and regulatory and government action.**

We face significant legal risks in our business, with a high volume of claims against us, including related to various products, services and markets. The amount of damages, penalties and fines that private litigants, including clients and other counterparties, and regulators seek from us and other financial institutions continues to be significant and unpredictable.

U.S. federal and state regulators and government agencies, state attorneys general and regulators in foreign jurisdictions regularly pursue enforcement claims and litigation against financial institutions, including us, for alleged violations of law and client harm, including under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act, the federal securities laws, the False Claims Act, fair lending laws and regulations (e.g., the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the Fair Housing Act), the FCPA, the BSA, regulations issued by OFAC, Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, antitrust laws, and consumer protection laws and regulations related to products and services such as overdraft and sales practices, including prohibitions on unfair, deceptive, and/or abusive acts and practices (UDAAP) under the Consumer Financial Protection Act and the Federal Trade

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Commission Act, and EFTA, as well as other enforcement action taken by prudential regulators with respect to safety, soundness and appropriateness of our business practices. Such claims may require substantial remediation and carry significant penalties, restitution and, in certain cases, treble damages. The ultimate resolution of regulatory inquiries, investigations and other proceedings which we are subject to is difficult to predict.

We and our regulators have an increased focus on privacy, information security and emerging technologies, such as AI. This includes cybersecurity incidents perpetrated against us, our clients, providers of products and services, counterparties and other third parties, the collection, use and sharing of data, and safeguarding of personally identifiable information and corporate data, as well as the development, implementation, use and management of emerging technologies, which have resulted in, and will likely continue to result in, related litigation (including class actions) or government enforcement, including with regard to compliance with U.S. and global LRRs, and could subject us to fines, judgments and/or settlements and involve reputational losses. The interconnectedness and complexity of AI models may complicate oversight and compliance, and reliance on third-party AI models further increases our risks due to limited visibility into their training data, methodologies and safeguards. Inaccurate AI outputs, unintended or unauthorized exposure of confidential information, biases and possible infringement of intellectual property rights through the use of AI increase this risk. Also, increasing scrutiny regarding sustainability-related policies, goals, targets and disclosure could result in litigation, regulatory investigations and actions.

In addition to the consent order regarding BSA/anti-money laundering and economic sanctions compliance programs, in recent years we have entered into orders or settlements with certain government agencies regarding the rates paid on uninvested cash in brokerage and investment advisory accounts that is swept into interest-paying bank deposits, credit card sales and marketing practices and representment fee practices and our participation in implementing COVID-19-related government relief measures and other federal and state government assistance programs, including unemployment benefit processing for California and certain other states. We are, or may become subject to related litigation or investigations by other regulators related to the conduct that resulted in these orders, or orders or investigations we become subject to in the future, which may result in judgments and/or settlements. Also, we may be adversely impacted by matters related to fraud perpetrated against our clients in connection with their use of electronic payments (including Zelle) and other similar products and services, which could result in judgments or settlements, and adversely affect our businesses and strategies.

Misconduct, or perceived misconduct, by our employees, third parties and other representatives, including conflicts of interest, unethical, fraudulent, improper or illegal conduct, the failure to fulfill fiduciary obligations, unfair, deceptive, abusive or discriminatory business practices, or violations of policies, procedures or LRRs, including conduct that affects compliance with books and records requirements, have resulted and could result in further litigation and/or government investigations and enforcement actions, and cause significant reputational harm. For example, we are responding to demands and requests relating to our past or current policies and practices for providing, maintaining or discontinuing financial products or services to certain clients or potential clients, including account opening, underwriting, credit, transaction monitoring or account closure, which could result in litigation or regulatory action.

Investigations, regulation, regulatory compliance activities, litigation and regulatory enforcement, have affected and are likely to continue to affect operational and compliance costs and risks, including the adaptation of business strategies, the limitation or cessation of our ability or feasibility to continue providing certain products and services and our employment practices. Lawsuits and regulatory actions are often complex and unpredictable, develop over a long period of time and have resulted in and will likely continue to result in injunctive relief and judgments, orders, settlements, penalties and fines adverse to us, in amounts that may be significant or unpredictable, and in some cases, exceed the amount of our reserves established. Litigation and investigation costs, substantial legal liability or significant regulatory or government action against us could adversely affect our businesses, financial condition, including liquidity, and results of operations, and/or cause significant reputational harm.

**U.S. federal banking agencies may require increased capital and liquidity levels, which could adversely impact the Corporation.**

We are subject to U.S. capital and liquidity regulations. These rules, among other things, establish minimum ratios relating to capital for different categories of assets and exposures to qualify as a well-capitalized institution. As a G-SIB, we are also required to hold additional capital buffers, including a G-SIB surcharge, an SCB and a countercyclical buffer, which are reassessed at least annually. Also, we are subject to regulatory liquidity requirements, including the Liquidity Coverage Ratio and the Net Stable Funding Ratio. If any of our subsidiary insured depository institutions fail to maintain "well capitalized" status under the applicable regulatory capital rules, the Federal Reserve will require us to agree to bring the insured depository institution back to well-capitalized status, which may include restrictions on our activities (e.g., payment of dividends and/or repurchase of common stock). If we were to fail to enter into or comply with such an agreement, the Federal Reserve may impose more severe restrictions on our activities, including requiring us to cease and desist activities otherwise permitted.

Also, our ability to pay dividends on or repurchase our common stock depends, in part, on our ability to maintain regulatory capital levels above minimum requirements plus buffers. If our SCB, G-SIB surcharge or countercyclical capital buffer requirements increase, our dividends and common stock repurchases could decrease. For example, our G-SIB surcharge is expected to increase to 3.5 percent from 3.0 percent in 2027, and could increase further in the future. The Federal Reserve could also limit or prohibit capital actions (e.g., impacts to dividends and common stock repurchases) as a result of economic disruptions or events.

Regulators may change regulatory capital requirements, including total loss-absorbing capacity (TLAC) and long-term debt requirements, change how regulatory capital, RWA or leverage exposure is calculated, and/or increase liquidity requirements. These components of our capital and liquidity ratios could also be impacted by economic disruptions or other events that may increase our balance sheet, RWA or leverage exposures, which could increase the amounts of regulatory capital or liquidity we are required to hold. Changes to and compliance with regulatory capital and liquidity requirements may impact our operations by requiring the liquidation of assets, increased borrowings, issuance of additional securities, reduced common stock repurchases or dividends, limits to compensation practices, ceased or altered operations, modification of pricing strategies and business activities, and/or holding of highly liquid assets.

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parts of our business using hypothetical economic scenarios prepared by the Federal Reserve. Those scenarios may affect our CCAR stress test results, which could impact our SCB and require us to hold additional capital. Proposed or future Federal Reserve rulemaking, including to the SCB calculation, CCAR stress tests or otherwise, may impact our SCB requirement.

Also, U.S. banking regulators are expected to release proposals in 2026 to revise methodologies for measuring and reporting risk-based capital adequacy, including the calculation of RWA and G-SIB surcharge. The timing and composition of such proposals are uncertain. Final rules issued following those proposals could adversely impact our capital requirements.

**Changes in accounting standards or assumptions in applying accounting policies could adversely affect us.**

Accounting policies and methods are fundamental to how we record and report our financial condition and results of operations. Some of these policies require the use of estimates and assumptions that may affect the reported value of our assets or liabilities and results of operations and are critical because they require management to make difficult, subjective and complex judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain. If assumptions, estimates or judgments are erroneously applied, we could be required to correct and restate prior-period financial statements. Accounting standard-setters and those who interpret the accounting standards, including the SEC, banking regulators and our independent registered public accounting firm may also amend or even reverse their previous interpretations or positions on how various standards should be applied. These changes may be difficult to predict and could impact the preparation and reporting of our financial statements, including the application of new or revised standards retrospectively, resulting in unexpected losses, revisions to prior-period financial statements and other adverse impacts to us, including legal and regulatory risk.

**We may be adversely affected by changes in U.S. and non-U.S. tax laws and regulations.**

We could be adversely affected if U.S. and foreign governmental authorities further change tax laws, including changes to the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Act. Also, new guidelines issued by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), which are currently enacted or being enacted into law in some OECD countries in which we operate, will impose a 15 percent global minimum tax on certain taxpayers on a country-by-country basis. Any implementation of and/or change in U.S. and foreign tax laws and regulations or interpretations of current or future tax laws and regulations could materially adversely affect our effective tax rate, tax liabilities and results of operations. U.S. and foreign tax laws are complex and our judgments, interpretations or applications of such tax laws could differ from that of the relevant governmental authority. This could result in additional tax liabilities and interest, penalties, the reduction of certain tax benefits and/or the requirement to make adjustments to amounts recorded, which could be material.

Also, we have U.K. net deferred tax assets (DTA) which consist primarily of net operating losses that are expected to be realized in a U.K. subsidiary over an extended number of years. Business model changes impacting profitability and/or adverse developments with respect to tax laws or to other material factors, such as prolonged worsening of international capital markets or changes in the ability of our U.K. subsidiary to conduct business in the markets outside the U.K., could lead management to reassess and/or change its current conclusion that no valuation allowance is necessary for our U.K. net DTA.

**Reputation**

**Damage to our reputation could harm our businesses, including our competitive position and business prospects.**

Our ability to attract and retain clients, investors and employees is impacted by our reputation. Reputational harm can arise from various sources that affect public trust, including actual or perceived business activities and activities of our officers, directors, employees, other representatives, clients and third parties, including counterparties, such as fraud, misconduct and unethical behavior, our ability to detect, prevent and/or respond to fraud perpetrated against our clients, and the handling of related disputes regarding the use of our products and services, including electronic payments, effectiveness of our internal controls, the fees charged to our clients, including overdraft and non-sufficient funds fees, compensation practices, lending practices, suitability or reasonableness of particular trading or investment strategies, the services offered to our clients, the reliability of our research and models and prohibiting clients from engaging in certain transactions.

Our reputation and business prospects may also be harmed by actual or perceived failure to deliver the products, service standards and quality expected, protect our clients and/or recognize and address client complaints, maintain effective compliance, properly implement technology changes and manage and use of emerging technologies, including AI, maintain effective data management, as well as cybersecurity incidents and information and security breaches affecting us and our employees, clients and third parties, which have occurred and are expected to continue with increasing frequency and severity, prolonged or repeated system outages, our privacy policies, the improper or unintended disclosure of or failure to safeguard personal, proprietary or confidential information, the breach of our fiduciary obligations, employment practices and the handling of widespread health emergencies or pandemics. Our reputation may also be harmed by litigation and/or regulatory matters and their outcomes, and/or criticism or challenges by third parties, relating to the topics discussed above or otherwise. Challenges and/or criticisms to our environmental and social practices, disclosures and benefits of our products, services or transactions, and those of our clients and third parties, including from third parties, who may have diverging views on those practices and disclosures, may also harm our reputation.

Perceptions of our liquidity and financial condition, actions by the financial services industry generally, or by certain members or individuals in the industry may harm our reputation. Adverse publicity or negative information, including social media posts by employees, the media or otherwise, whether or not accurate, may trigger a loss of trust or confidence on the part of clients, counterparties, shareholders, investors, debt holders, market analysts, other relevant parties or regulators, adversely impacting our business prospects and results of operations.

We are subject to complex and evolving LRRs and interpretations, including regarding fair lending activity, UDAAP, electronic funds transfers, know-your-customer requirements, data protection and privacy (e.g., the GDPR and the CCPA), cross-border data movement and data localization, cybersecurity, the use and development of AI, data and technology and other matters, as well as evolving and expansive interpretations of these LRRs. Principles concerning the appropriate scope of consumer and commercial privacy vary considerably across jurisdictions, and regulatory and public expectations regarding the definition and scope of consumer and commercial privacy and data protection remains fluid.

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These laws may be interpreted and applied by various jurisdictions inconsistent with our current or future practices, or with one another. If personal, confidential or proprietary information of clients, employees or third parties is mishandled, misused or mismanaged by us, our third parties or financial data aggregators, or if we do not timely or adequately address such information, we may face regulatory, legal and operational risks, which could adversely affect our reputation, financial condition and results of operations.

We could suffer reputational harm if we fail to properly identify and manage potential conflicts of interest, the management of which has become increasingly complex as we expand our business activities through more numerous transactions, obligations and interests with and among our clients. The actual or perceived failure to adequately address conflicts of interest could also affect willingness of clients to use our products and services, or result in litigation or enforcement actions, which could adversely affect our business.

Our actual or perceived failure to address these and other issues, such as operational risks, could give rise to reputational harm and our business prospects, including the attraction and retention of clients and employees, and give rise to additional regulatory restrictions and legal risks which could, among other consequences, increase the size and number of litigation claims and damages asserted or subject us to enforcement actions, fines and penalties, and result in related costs and expenses.

**Other**

**We face significant and increasing competition in the financial services industry.**

We operate in a highly competitive environment and experience intense competition from local and global bank and nonbank financial institutions and new market entrants. Increasing pressure to provide products and services on more attractive terms, including lower fees, lower cost investment strategies and higher interest rates on deposits, may impact our ability to effectively compete. Also, we may be disadvantaged by our size, the jurisdictions in which we are organized or operate or from more stringent regulatory requirements applicable to us than to nonbank financial institutions, those obtaining limited bank charters or other actual or perceived competitors.

The growth of and mergers among traditional financial services companies have increased competition. Emerging technologies and the growth of e-commerce have lowered geographic and monetary barriers, made it easier for non-depository institutions to offer traditional banking products and services and allowed non-traditional financial service providers and technology companies to compete with traditional financial service companies in providing electronic and internet-based financial solutions and services, including electronic securities trading with low or no fees and commissions, marketplace lending, financial data aggregation and payment processing services, including real-time payment platforms. Further, clients may choose other market participants who engage in business or offer products in areas we deem speculative or risky rather than traditional products. Increased competition may reduce our market share, net interest margin and fee-based revenue and negatively affect our results of operations, including through pricing pressure, increased investment to improve the quality and delivery of our technology and/or affecting our clients' willingness to do business with us.

**Our inability to adapt our business strategies, products and services could harm our business.**

We rely on a diversified mix of businesses that deliver a broad range of financial products and services through multiple

distribution channels. Our success depends on our and our third-party providers' ability to timely change or adapt our business strategies, products and services and their respective features, including available payment processing services and technology, including AI, to rapidly evolving industry standards and consumer preferences. Our strategies could be further impacted by macroeconomic stress, widespread health emergencies or pandemics, cyberattacks, and military conflicts or other significant geopolitical events.

Widespread adoption and rapid evolution of, as well as developments in the regulatory landscape relating to emerging technologies, including analytic capabilities, AI, automated decision-making, self-service digital trading platforms and automated trading markets, internet services, and digital assets (e.g., cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, tokens and other crypto assets) as well as payment, clearing and settlement processes that use distributed ledger technology, create additional strategic risks, could negatively impact our ability to compete and require substantial expenditures to the extent we were to modify or adapt our existing products and services. Also, our ability to offer certain products and services may be impacted by legal or regulatory considerations. As new technologies evolve and mature, including the further development of the nonbank digital asset ecosystem (e.g., related to nonbank stablecoins or digital asset trading), and new competitors to the payments and trading ecosystems emerge and current competitors adapt, our businesses and results of operations could be adversely impacted, and we could experience increased volatility in deposits and/or significant long-term reduction in deposits (i.e., financial disintermediation).

Also, we may not be timely or successful in assessing competition, developing, introducing or integrating new products and services, responding, managing or adapting to changes in consumer behavior, preferences, spending, investing or saving habits, achieving market acceptance of our products and services, reducing costs of our products and services in response to pricing pressures or developing and maintaining clients. Our businesses may be negatively impacted if we, or our third-party providers, do not timely develop and apply emerging technologies, such as AI and quantum computing, or if our initiatives in these areas are deficient or fail, or do not achieve the financial benefits anticipated. Our third-party providers' inability or resistance to timely innovate or adapt operations, products and services to evolving regulatory and market environments, industry standards and consumer preferences could result in service disruptions, harm our business and adversely affect our results of operations and reputation.

**We could suffer operational, reputational and financial harm if our models fail to properly anticipate and manage risk.**

We use models enterprise-wide, including to forecast losses, project revenue and expenses, assess and control our operations and financial condition, assist in capital planning, manage liquidity and measure, forecast and assess capital and liquidity requirements for credit, market, operational and strategic risks. Under our Enterprise Model Risk Policy, Model Risk Management is required to perform end-to-end model oversight, including independent validation before initial use, implementation monitoring, ongoing monitoring reviews through outcomes analysis and benchmarking, and periodic revalidation. However, models are inherently limited by simplifying assumptions, uncertainty in economic and financial outcomes, and emerging risks, including from applications that rely on AI.

Our models may not be sufficiently predictive of future results, including from limited historical patterns, extreme or unanticipated market movements or clients' behavior and

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liquidity, especially during severe market downturns or stress events (e.g., geopolitical or pandemic events), which could limit their effectiveness and require timely recalibration. The models that we use to assess and control our market risk exposures also reflect assumptions about the degree of correlation among prices of various asset classes or other market indicators, which may not be representative of future downturns and would magnify the limitations inherent in using historical data to manage risk. Market conditions in recent years have involved unprecedented dislocations and highlight the inherent limitations in using historical data to manage risk. Our models may also be adversely impacted by human error and may be ineffective if we fail to properly oversee, regularly review and detect their flaws during our review and monitoring processes, they contain erroneous data, assumptions, valuations, formulas or algorithms, our applications running the models do not perform as expected or AI applications are not developed and trained properly or contain biases (due to model design or input data). Regardless of steps we take to design effective controls, governance, monitoring and testing, and implement new technology and automated processes, failure of our models to properly anticipate and manage risks could result in operational, reputational and financial harm, including funding or liquidity shortfalls, adverse business decisions and regulatory risk.

**Failure to properly manage data may adversely affect our ability to manage compliance risk and business needs, and result in errors in our operations, reporting and decision-making, and compliance with LRRs.**

We rely on our ability to manage and process data accurately, timely and completely, including capturing, transporting, aggregating, using, transmitting data externally, and retaining and protecting data appropriately. While we continually update our policies, programs, processes and practices and take steps to leverage emerging technologies, such as automation, AI and robotics, our data management processes may not be effective and are subject to weaknesses and failures, including human error, data limitations, process delays, system failure or failed controls. Failure to effectively manage data accurately, timely and completely may adversely impact its quality and reliability and our ability to manage current and emerging risks, produce accurate financial, nonfinancial, regulatory, operational, environmental and social reporting, detect or surveil potential misconduct or non-compliance with LRRs, and to manage our business needs, strategic decision-making, resolution strategy and operations. The failure to establish and maintain effective, efficient and controlled data management could adversely impact our development of products and client relationships and increase operational losses and regulatory and reputational harm.

**Our operations, businesses and clients could be adversely affected by climate-related matters and impacts.**

Climate-related matters present short-, medium- and long-term risks. This includes physical risks such as extreme weather events and natural disasters, including floods, wildfires, hurricanes and tornados, and chronic risks such as rising average global temperatures and sea levels. These events could adversely impact our facilities, employees and clients' ability to repay outstanding loans, disrupt our operations or those of our clients or third parties, disrupt supply chains or distribution networks, damage collateral and/or result in market volatility, cause rapid deposit outflows, drawdowns of credit facilities or insurance shortfalls, or deteriorate the value of collateral.

We also face transition risk associated with the shift to a low-carbon economy. Changes in consumer preferences, market pressures, technology advancements and additional legislation,

regulatory, compliance and legal requirements could alter our strategic planning, limit certain business activities and products and services offered, amplify credit and market risks, negatively impact asset values, insurance availability and cost, require capital expenditures and changes in technology and markets, increase expenses and adversely impact our capital requirements and results of operations. Climate-related regulatory approaches and disclosure continue to evolve and diverge across jurisdictions (including the availability of certain reporting exemptions), including among the U.S. and non-U.S., and within the U.S., which could adversely impact our legal, compliance and public disclosure risks and costs. Availability, quality and disclosure of climate-related data, including from third parties, remain challenging, which may result in legal, compliance and/or reputational harm.

Our climate-related strategies, policies, and disclosures, which may evolve over time, our climate-related goals and targets and/or the environmental or climate impacts attributable to our products, services or transactions may impact legal and compliance risk and could result in reputational harm as a result of negative public sentiment, regulatory scrutiny, litigation and reduced investor and stakeholder confidence. Divergent stakeholder perspectives increase the likelihood that any action or inaction we take regarding climate-related matters will be perceived negatively, which could adversely impact our reputation and businesses. Achieving our climate-related goals and targets, including our goals to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions before 2050 in our financing activities, operations and supply chain, our interim 2030 GHG targets, including financed emissions, and our sustainable finance goals, are subject to risks and uncertainties, many outside of our control, such as technological advances, clearly defined industry sector roadmaps, public policies, better emissions data reporting and engagement with clients, suppliers, investors, government officials and other stakeholders. Climate-related risks continue to evolve and are difficult to predict, identify, monitor and effectively mitigate, and could adversely affect us.

**Our ability to attract, develop and retain qualified employees is critical to our success, business prospects and competitive position.**

Our performance and competitive position is heavily dependent on the talents, development and efforts of highly skilled individuals. Competition for qualified personnel is intense from within and outside the financial services industry. Our competitors include global institutions and institutions subject to different compensation and hiring regulations than those imposed on us. Also, our ability to attract, develop and retain employees could be impacted by our reputation, professional and development opportunities, changes in regulation or enforcement practices, changes in workforce concerns, expectations, practices and preferences (e.g. remote work), and increasing labor shortages and competition for labor, which could increase labor costs.

We must provide market-level compensation to attract and retain qualified personnel. As a large financial and banking institution, we are and may become subject to additional limitations on compensation practices by the Federal Reserve, the OCC, the FDIC and other global regulators, which may not affect our competitors. Also, because a substantial portion of compensation paid to many of our employees is equity-based awards based on the value of our common stock, declines in our profitability or outlook could adversely affect the ability to attract and retain employees. If we are unable to continue to attract, develop and retain qualified individuals, our business prospects and competitive position could be adversely affected.

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**Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments**

None

**Item 1C. Cybersecurity**

See Compliance and Operational Risk Management in the MD&A beginning on page 81, which is incorporated herein by reference.

**Item 2. Properties**

As of December 31, 2025, certain principal offices and other materially important properties consisted of the following:

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| **Facility Name** | **Location** | **General Character of the Physical Property** | **Primary Business Segment** | **Property Status** | **Property Square Feet** <sup>(1)</sup> |
| **Bank of America Corporate Center** | Charlotte, NC | 60 Story Building | Principal Executive Offices | Owned | 1212177 |
| **Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park** | New York, NY | 55 Story Building | *GWIM, Global Banking* and<br> *Global Markets* | Leased <sup>(2)</sup> | 2024684 |
| **Bank of America Financial Centre** | London, UK | 3 Building Campus | *Global Banking* and *Global Markets* | Leased | 510169 |
| **Cheung Kong Center** | Hong Kong | 62 Story Building | *Global Banking* and *Global Markets* | Leased | 117279 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> For leased properties, property square feet represents the square footage occupied by the Corporation.

<sup>(2)</sup> The Corporation has a 49.9 percent joint venture interest in this property.

We own or lease approximately 62.9 million square feet in over 19,600 facilities and ATM locations globally, including approximately 56.9 million square feet in the U.S. (all 50 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Guam) and approximately six million square feet in more than 35 countries.

We believe our owned and leased properties are adequate for our business needs and are well maintained. We continue to evaluate our owned and leased real estate and may determine from time to time that certain of our premises and facilities, or ownership structures, are no longer necessary for our

operations. In connection therewith, we regularly evaluate the sale or sale/leaseback of certain properties, and we may incur costs in connection with any such transactions.

**Item 3. Legal Proceedings**

See Litigation and Regulatory Matters in *Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies* to the Consolidated Financial Statements, which is incorporated herein by reference.

**Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures**

None

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Part II

**Bank of America Corporation and Subsidiaries**

**Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities**

The principal market on which our common stock is traded is the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "BAC." As of February 24, 2026, there were 122,167 registered shareholders of common stock.

The table below presents common share repurchase activity for the three months ended December 31, 2025. The primary source of funds for cash distributions by the Corporation to itsshareholders is dividends received from its banking subsidiaries. Each of the banking subsidiaries is subject to various regulatory policies and requirements relating to the payment of dividends, including requirements to maintain capital above regulatory minimums. All of the Corporation's preferred stock outstanding has preference over the Corporation's common stock with respect to payment of dividends.

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| (Dollars in millions, except per share information; shares in thousands) | Total Common Shares Purchased <sup>(12)</sup> | Weighted-Average Per Share Price | Total Shares<br>Purchased as<br>Part of Publicly<br>Announced Programs <sup>(2)</sup> | Remaining Buyback<br>Authority Amounts<sup>(2)</sup> |
| October 1 - 31, 2025 | 30775 | $52.21 | 30742 | $34768 |
| November 1 - 30, 2025 | 38284 | 53.31 | 38159 | 32753 |
| December 1 - 31, 2025 | 48375 | 55.23 | 48348 | 30109 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Three months ended December 31, 2025** | **117434** | **53.81** | **117249** |  |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Includes 185 thousand shares of the Corporation's common stock acquired by the Corporation in connection with satisfaction of tax withholding obligations on vested restricted stock or restricted stock units and certain forfeitures and terminations of employment-related awards and for potential re-issuance to certain employees under equity incentive plans.

<sup>(2)</sup> On July 23, 2025, the Corporation's Board of Directors authorized and announced a $40 billion common stock repurchase program (2025 Repurchase Program), effective August 1, 2025, to replace the previously disclosed repurchase program, which expired on August 1, 2025. During the three months ended December 31, 2025, pursuant to the 2025 Repurchase Program, the Corporation repurchased approximately 117 million shares, or $6.3 billion, of its common stock. For more information, see Capital Management – CCAR and Capital Planning in the MD&A on page 49 and *Note 13 – Shareholders' Equity* to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The Corporation did not have any unregistered sales of equity securities during the three months ended December 31, 2025.

 **Item 6. [Reserved]**

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| **Item 7. Bank of America Corporation and Subsidiaries** |
| **Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations** |
| **Table of Contents** |

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| [Executive Summary](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_19) | [27](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_19) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Recent Developments](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_22) | [27](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_22) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Financial Highlights](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_25) | [27](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_25) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Balance Sheet Overview](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_28) | [29](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_28) |
| [Supplemental Financial Data](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_34) | [31](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_34) |
| [Business Segment Operations](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_49) | [36](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_49) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Consumer Banking](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_52) | [37](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_52) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Global Wealth & Investment Management](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_55) | [39](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_55) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Global Banking](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_58) | [41](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_58) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Global Markets](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_61) | [43](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_61) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[All Other](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_64) | [44](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_64) |
| [Managing Risk](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_67) | [45](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_67) |
| [Strategic Risk Management](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_415) | [48](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_415) |
| [Capital Management](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_70) | [48](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_70) |
| [Liquidity Risk](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_73) | [54](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_73) |
| [Credit Risk Management](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_76) | [59](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_76) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Consumer Portfolio Credit Risk Management](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_79) | [59](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_79) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Commercial Portfolio Credit Risk Management](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_91) | [64](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_91) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Non-U.S. Portfolio](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_94) | [70](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_94) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Loan and Lease Contractual Maturities](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_97) | [72](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_97) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Allowance for Credit Losses](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_100) | [73](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_100) |
| [Market Risk Management](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_103) | [75](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_103) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Trading Risk Management](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_106) | [76](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_106) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Interest Rate Risk Management for the Banking Book](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_112) | [79](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_112) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[Mortgage Banking Risk Management](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_115) | [81](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_115) |
| [Compliance and Operational Risk Management](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_418) | [81](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_418) |
| [Reputational Risk Management](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_421) | [83](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_421) |
| [Crit](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_121)[ical](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_121)[Accounting Estimates](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_121) | [83](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_121) |
| [Non-GAAP Reconciliations](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_130) | [86](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_130) |

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**Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations**

*Bank of America Corporation (the Corporation) and its management may make certain statements that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements often use words such as "anticipates," "targets," "expects," "hopes," "estimates," "intends," "plans," "goals," "outlook," "believes," "continue" and other similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "may," "might," "should," "would" and "could." Forward-looking statements represent the Corporation's current expectations, plans or forecasts of its or its lines of business future results, which may include, among other measures, revenue, liquidity, net interest income, other income, provision for credit losses, expenses, operating leverage, effective tax rate, efficiency ratio, capital measures, deposits and assets, as well as strategy, future business and economic conditions more generally, and other future matters. These statements are not guarantees of future results or performance and involve certain known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict and are often beyond the Corporation's control. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, any of these forward-looking statements.*

*You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement and should consider the following uncertainties and risks, as well as the risks and uncertainties more fully discussed under Item 1A. Risk Factors of this Annual Report on Form 10-K: and in any of the Corporation's subsequent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings: the Corporation's potential judgments, orders, settlements, penalties, fines and reputational damage, which are inherently difficult to predict, resulting from pending, threatened or future litigation and regulatory inquiries, demands, requests, investigations, proceedings and enforcement actions, which the Corporation is subject to in the ordinary course of business, including matters related to our processing of unemployment benefits for California and certain other states, the features of our automatic credit card payment service, the adequacy of the Corporation's anti-money laundering and economic sanctions programs and the processing of electronic payments, including through the Zelle network, and related fraud, which are in various stages; in connection with ongoing litigation, the impact of certain changes to Visa's and Mastercard's respective card payment network rules and reductions in interchange fees for U.S.-based merchants; the possibility that the Corporation's future liabilities may be in excess of its recorded liability and estimated range of possible loss for litigation, and regulatory and government actions; the impact of U.S. and global interest rates (including the potential for ongoing fluctuations in interest rates), inflation, currency exchange rates, economic conditions, trade policies and tensions, including changes in, or the imposition of, tariffs and/or trade barriers and the economic impacts, volatility and uncertainty resulting therefrom, which may have varying effects across industries and geographies, and geopolitical instability; uncertainties about the financial stability and growth rates of non-U.S. jurisdictions, the risk that those jurisdictions may face difficulties servicing their sovereign debt, and related stresses on financial markets, currencies and trade, and the Corporation's exposures to such risks, including direct, indirect and operational; the impact of the interest rate, inflationary, macroeconomic, banking and regulatory environment on the Corporation's assets, business, financial condition and results of operations; the impact of adverse developments affecting the U.S. or global banking industry, including bank failures and liquidity concerns, resulting in worsening economic and market volatility, and regulatory responses thereto; the possibility that future credit losses may be higher than currently expected, including due to changes in economic assumptions, which may include unemployment rates, real estate prices, gross domestic product levels and corporate bond spreads, customer behavior, adverse developments with respect to U.S. or global economic conditions and other uncertainties, such as the impact of trade policies, supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures and labor shortages on economic conditions and our business; potential losses related to the Corporation's concentration of credit risk; the Corporation's ability to achieve its expense targets (including noninterest expense) and expectations regarding revenue, net interest income, operating leverage, other income, provision for credit losses, net charge-offs, effective tax rate, loan or deposit growth or other projections and targets; variances to the underlying assumptions and judgments used in estimating banking book net interest income sensitivity; adverse changes to the Corporation's credit ratings from the major credit rating agencies; an inability to access capital markets or maintain deposits or borrowing costs; estimates of the fair value and other accounting values, subject to impairment assessments, of certain of the Corporation's assets and liabilities; the estimated or actual impact of changes in accounting standards or assumptions in applying those standards; uncertainty regarding the content, timing and impact of regulatory capital and liquidity requirements; the impact of adverse changes to total loss-absorbing capacity requirements, stress capital buffer requirements and/or global systemically important bank surcharges; the potential impact of actions of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on the Corporation's capital plans; the effect of changes in or interpretations of income tax laws and regulations, including impacts from the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Act; the impact of implementation and compliance with U.S. and international laws, regulations and regulatory interpretations, including recovery and resolution planning requirements, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation assessments, the Volcker Rule, fiduciary standards, derivatives regulations and potential changes to loss allocations between financial institutions and customers, including for losses incurred from the use of our products and services, including electronic payments and payment of checks, that were authorized by the customer but induced by fraud; the impact of failures or disruptions in or breaches of the Corporation's operations or information systems, or those of various third parties, including regulators and federal and state governments, such as from cybersecurity incidents; the risks related to the development, implementation, use and management of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence; the risks related to the transition and physical impacts of climate change; our ability to achieve environmental goals or the impact of any changes in the Corporation's sustainability or human capital management strategy or goals; the impact of uncertain or changing political conditions, federal government shutdowns and uncertainty regarding the federal government's debt limit or changes in fiscal, monetary, trade or regulatory policy; the emergence of widespread health emergencies or pandemics; the impact of natural disasters, extreme weather events, military conflicts (including the Russia/Ukraine conflict, the conflicts in the Middle East, the possible expansion of such conflicts and potential geopolitical consequences), civil unrest, terrorism or other geopolitical events; and other matters.*

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*Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Corporation undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect the impact of circumstances or events that arise after the date the forward-looking statement was made.*

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements referred to in the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) are incorporated by reference into the MD&A. Certain prior-year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current-year presentation. Throughout the MD&A, the Corporation uses certain acronyms and abbreviations that are defined in the Glossary.

**Executive Summary**

**Business Overview**

The Corporation is a Delaware corporation, a bank holding company (BHC) and a financial holding company. When used in this report, "Bank of America," "the Corporation," "we," "us" and "our" may refer to Bank of America Corporation individually, Bank of America Corporation and its subsidiaries, or certain of Bank of America Corporation's subsidiaries or affiliates. Our principal executive offices are located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Through our various bank and nonbank subsidiaries throughout the U.S. and in international markets, we provide a diversified range of banking and nonbank financial services and products through four business segments: *Consumer Banking*, *Global Wealth & Investment Management (GWIM)*, *Global Banking* and *Global Markets*, with the remaining operations recorded in *All Other*. We operate our banking activities primarily under the Bank of America, National Association (Bank of America, N.A. or BANA) charter. At December 31, 2025, the Corporation had $3.4 trillion in assets and a headcount of approximately 213,000 employees. As of December 31, 2025, we served clients through operations across the U.S., its territories and more than 35 countries and/or jurisdictions. Our retail banking footprint covers all major markets in the U.S., and we serve approximately 69 million consumer and small business clients with approximately 3,600 retail financial centers, approximately 15,000 automated teller machines (ATMs), and leading digital banking platforms (www.bankofamerica.com) with approximately 49 million active users, including approximately 41 million active mobile users. We offer industry-leading support to approximately four million small business households. Our *GWIM* businesses, with client balances of $4.8 trillion, provide tailored solutions to meet client needs through a full set of investment management, brokerage, banking, trust and retirement products. We are a global leader in corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world.

***Recent Developments***

**Capital Management**

On February 3, 2026, the Board of Directors (Board) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.28 per share, payable on March 27, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 6, 2026.

For more information on our capital resources and regulatory developments, see Capital Management beginning on page 48.

***Financial Highlights***

Effective in the fourth quarter of 2025, the Corporation elected to change accounting methods for its tax-related affordable housing, eligible wind renewable energy and solar renewable energy equity investments, which were applied on a retrospective basis. The Corporation determined that the new accounting methods are preferable, as they better align the financial statement presentation with the economic impact of these equity investments. The primary impact of the accounting changes is a reclassification between income statement line items that nets income tax credits and benefits against the investment expense. Certain prior-period information presented herein has been revised to reflect the accounting method changes. For more information, see *Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles* to the Consolidated Financial Statements and Exhibit 18 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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| **Table 1** | **Summary Income Statement and Selected Financial Data** | **Summary Income Statement and Selected Financial Data** | **Summary Income Statement and Selected Financial Data** |
| (Dollars in millions, except per share information) | (Dollars in millions, except per share information) | **2025** | 2024 |
| **Income statement** | **Income statement** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net interest income | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net interest income | $**60096** | $56060 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noninterest income | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noninterest income | **53001** | 49796 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total revenue, net of interest expense** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total revenue, net of interest expense** | **113097** | 105856 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for credit losses | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for credit losses | **5675** | 5821 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noninterest expense | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noninterest expense | **69727** | 66812 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Income before income taxes** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Income before income taxes** | **37695** | 33223 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax expense | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax expense | **7186** | 6250 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net income** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net income** | **30509** | 26973 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Preferred stock dividends and other | &nbsp;&nbsp;Preferred stock dividends and other | **1454** | 1629 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net income applicable to common shareholders** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net income applicable to common shareholders** | $**29055** | $25344 |
| **Per common share information** | **Per common share information** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Earnings | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Earnings | $**3.86** | $3.23 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted earnings | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted earnings | **3.81** | 3.19 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends paid | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends paid | **1.08** | 1.00 |
| **Performance ratios** | **Performance ratios** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average assets <sup>(1)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average assets <sup>(1)</sup> | **0.89%** | 0.82% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average common shareholders' equity <sup>(1)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average common shareholders' equity <sup>(1)</sup> | **10.59** | 9.53 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average tangible common shareholders' equity <sup>(2)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average tangible common shareholders' equity <sup>(2)</sup> | **14.22** | 12.94 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Efficiency ratio <sup>(1)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Efficiency ratio <sup>(1)</sup> | **61.65** | 63.12 |
| **Balance sheet at year end** | **Balance sheet at year end** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total loans and leases | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total loans and leases | $**1185700** | $1095835 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total assets | **3411738** | 3261299 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total deposits | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total deposits | **2018729** | 1965467 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities | **3108495** | 2967336 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total common shareholders' equity | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total common shareholders' equity | **277251** | 270804 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total shareholders' equity | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total shareholders' equity | **303243** | 293963 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> For definitions, see Key Metrics on page 172.

<sup>(2)</sup> Return on average tangible common shareholders' equity is a non-GAAP financial measure. For more information and a corresponding reconciliation to the most directly comparable financial measures defined by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), see Non-GAAP Reconciliations on page 86.

Net income was $30.5 billion, or $3.81 per diluted share, in 2025 compared to $27.0 billion, or $3.19 per diluted share, in 2024. The increase in net income was due to higher net interest income and noninterest income, and lower provision for credit losses, partially offset by higher noninterest expense.

For discussion and analysis of our consolidated and business segment results of operations for 2024 compared to 2023, see the Financial Highlights and Business Segment Operations sections in the MD&A of the Corporation's 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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**Net Interest Income**

Net interest income increased $4.0 billion to $60.1 billion in 2025 compared to 2024. Net interest yield on a fully taxable-equivalent (FTE) basis increased six basis points (bps) to 2.01 percent for 2025. The increases were primarily driven by higher net interest income related to *Global Markets* activity, fixed-asset repricing, and deposit and loan growth, partially offset by the impact of lower interest rates and one less day of interest accrual. For more information on net interest yield and FTE basis, see Supplemental Financial Data on page 31, and for more information on interest rate risk management, see Interest Rate Risk Management for the Banking Book on page 79.

**Noninterest Income**

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| **Table 2** | **Noninterest Income** | | |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 |
| Fees and commissions: | Fees and commissions: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Card income | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Card income | $**6359** | $6284 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Service charges | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Service charges | **6457** | 6055 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment and brokerage services | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment and brokerage services | **19956** | 17766 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment banking fees | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment banking fees | **6630** | 6186 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total fees and commissions | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total fees and commissions | **39402** | 36291 |
| Market making and similar activities | Market making and similar activities | **12014** | 12967 |
| Other income (loss) | Other income (loss) | **1585** | 538 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total noninterest income** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total noninterest income** | $**53001** | $49796 |

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Noninterest income increased $3.2 billion to $53.0 billion in 2025 compared to 2024. The following highlights the significant changes.

● &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Service charges increased $402 million primarily due to higher treasury service charges.

● &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment and brokerage services increased $2.2 billion primarily driven by higher asset management fees reflecting higher market valuations and the impact of positive assets under management (AUM) flows, as well as higher brokerage fees due to increased client activity.

● &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment banking fees increased $444 million driven by higher debt issuance and advisory fees, partially offset by lower equity issuance fees.

● &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Market making and similar activities decreased $953 million primarily driven by lower trading revenue from credit products in Fixed Income, Currencies and Commodities (FICC) and lower income from derivatives used in foreign currency risk management activities.

● &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other income increased $1.0 billion primarily due to gains on leveraged finance positions.

**Provision for Credit Losses**

The provision for credit losses decreased $146 million to $5.7 billion for 2025 compared to 2024. For more information on the provision for credit losses, see Allowance for Credit Losses on page 73.

**Noninterest Expense**

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| **Table 3** | **Noninterest Expense** | | |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 |
| Compensation and benefits | Compensation and benefits | $**42346** | $40182 |
| Information processing and communications | Information processing and communications | **7453** | 7231 |
| Occupancy and equipment | Occupancy and equipment | **7448** | 7289 |
| Product delivery and transaction related | Product delivery and transaction related | **3924** | 3494 |
| Professional fees | Professional fees | **2580** | 2669 |
| Marketing | Marketing | **2204** | 1956 |
| Other general operating | Other general operating | **3772** | 3991 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total noninterest expense** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total noninterest expense** | $**69727** | $66812 |

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Noninterest expense increased $2.9 billion to $69.7 billion in 2025 compared to 2024. The increase was primarily driven by continued investments in the business, including people, technology and marketing, as well as higher revenue-related expenses, partially offset by a reduction in the Corporation's accrual in 2025 for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) special assessment compared to an increase in the accrual in 2024.

**Income Tax Expense**

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| **Table 4** | **Income Tax Expense** | | |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 |
| Income before income taxes | Income before income taxes | $**37695** | $33223 |
| Income tax expense | Income tax expense | **7186** | 6250 |
| Effective tax rate | Effective tax rate | **19.1%** | 18.8% |

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The effective tax rates (ETR) for 2025 and 2024 were driven by pretax income and changes in the mix of income and expenses subject to U.S. federal and state and local taxes, as well as our recurring tax preference benefits, which mainly consisted of tax credits from investments in affordable housing and renewable energy. For more information, see *Note 19 – Income Taxes* to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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***Balance Sheet Overview***

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| **Table 5** | **Selected Balance Sheet Data** | | | | |
| | | **December 31** | **December 31** | | |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | $ Change | % Change |
| **Assets** | **Assets** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | $**231845** | $290114 | $(58269) | (20)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell | **316578** | 274709 | 41869 | 15 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trading account assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trading account assets | **366954** | 314460 | 52494 | 17 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Debt securities | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Debt securities | **925635** | 917284 | 8351 | 1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans and leases | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans and leases | **1185700** | 1095835 | 89865 | 8 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for loan and lease losses | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for loan and lease losses | **(13203)** | (13240) | 37 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All other assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All other assets | **398229** | 382137 | 16092 | 4 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total assets** | $**3411738** | $3261299 | $150439 | 5 |
| **Liabilities** | **Liabilities** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deposits | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deposits | $**2018729** | $1965467 | $53262 | 3 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase | &nbsp;&nbsp;Federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase | **344716** | 331758 | 12958 | 4 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trading account liabilities | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trading account liabilities | **105996** | 92543 | 13453 | 15 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Short-term borrowings | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Short-term borrowings | **48088** | 43391 | 4697 | 11 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term debt | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term debt | **317816** | 283279 | 34537 | 12 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All other liabilities | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All other liabilities | **273150** | 250898 | 22252 | 9 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total liabilities** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total liabilities** | **3108495** | 2967336 | 141159 | 5 |
| **Shareholders' equity** | **Shareholders' equity** | **303243** | 293963 | 9280 | 3 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total liabilities and shareholders' equity** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total liabilities and shareholders' equity** | $**3411738** | $3261299 | $150439 | 5 |

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**Assets**

At December 31, 2025, total assets were approximately $3.4 trillion, up $150.4 billion from December 31, 2024. The increase in assets was primarily due to higher loans and leases, trading account assets, and federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell, partially offset by lower cash and cash equivalents.

***Cash and Cash Equivalents***

Cash and cash equivalents decreased $58.3 billion primarily driven by loan growth and activity within *Global Markets*.

***Federal Funds Sold and Securities Borrowed or Purchased Under Agreements to Resell***

Federal funds transactions involve lending reserve balances on a short-term basis. Securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell are collateralized lending transactions utilized to accommodate customer transactions, earn interest rate spreads, and obtain securities for settlement and for collateral. Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell increased $41.9 billion primarily due to activity within *Global Markets*.

***Trading Account Assets***

Trading account assets consist primarily of long positions in equity and fixed-income securities including U.S. government and agency securities, corporate securities and non-U.S. sovereign debt. Trading account assets increased $52.5 billion primarily due to activity within *Global Markets*.

***Debt Securities***

Debt securities primarily include U.S. Treasury and agency securities, mortgage-backed securities (MBS), principally agency MBS, non-U.S. bonds, corporate bonds and municipal debt. We reinvest cash in the debt securities portfolio primarily to manage interest rate and liquidity risk. Debt securities increased $8.4 billion primarily due to investment of excess cash from higher deposits and long-term debt. For more information on debt securities, see *Note 4 – Securities* to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

***Loans and Leases***

Loans and leases increased $89.9 billion primarily driven by growth in commercial loans and a residential mortgage loan portfolio acquisition in the first quarter of 2025. For more information on the loan portfolio, see Credit Risk Management on page 59.

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***Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses***

The allowance for loan and lease losses decreased $37 million primarily due to reserve releases in credit card and commercial real estate as asset quality improved. For more information, see Allowance for Credit Losses on page 73.

***All Other Assets***

All other assets increased $16.1 billion primarily driven by activity within *Global Markets*.

**Liabilities**

At December 31, 2025, total liabilities were approximately $3.1 trillion, up $141.2 billion from December 31, 2024, primarily due to higher deposits, long-term debt, all other liabilities, trading account liabilities and federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase.

***Deposits***

Deposits increased $53.3 billion primarily driven by growth in commercial client balances.

***Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Loaned or Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase***

Federal funds transactions involve borrowing reserve balances on a short-term basis. Securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase are collateralized borrowing transactions utilized to accommodate customer transactions, earn interest rate spreads and finance assets on the balance sheet. Federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase increased $13.0 billion primarily driven by activity within *Global Markets.*

***Trading Account Liabilities***

Trading account liabilities consist primarily of short positions in equity and fixed-income securities including U.S. Treasury and agency securities, non-U.S. sovereign debt and corporate securities. Trading account liabilities increased $13.5 billion primarily due to activity within *Global Markets*.

***Short-term Borrowings***

Short-term borrowings provide an additional funding source and primarily consist of Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) short-term borrowings, commercial paper, notes payable and various other borrowings that generally have maturities of one year or less. Short-term borrowings increased $4.7 billion primarily due to higher unsecured borrowings to manage liquidity needs. For more information on short-term borrowings, see *Note 10 – Securities Financing Agreements, Short-term Borrowings, Collateral and Restricted Cash* to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

***Long-term Debt***

Long-term debt increased $34.5 billion primarily due to debt issuances and valuation adjustments, partially offset by maturities and redemptions. For more information on long-term debt, see *Note 11 – Long-term Debt* to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

***All Other Liabilities***

All other liabilities increased $22.3 billion primarily driven by activity within *Global Markets.*

**Shareholders' Equity**

Shareholders' equity increased $9.3 billion primarily due to net income, preferred stock issuances and an increase in accumulated other comprehensive income (OCI), partially offset by returns of capital to shareholders through common stock repurchases and common and preferred stock dividends, as well as preferred stock redemptions.

**Cash Flows Overview**

The Corporation's operating assets and liabilities support our global markets and lending activities. We believe that cash flows from operations, available cash balances and our ability to generate cash through short- and long-term debt are sufficient to fund our operating liquidity needs. Our investing activities primarily include the debt securities portfolio and loans and leases. Our financing activities reflect cash flows primarily related to customer deposits, securities financing agreements, long-term debt and common and preferred stock.

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**Supplemental Financial Data**

**Non-GAAP Financial Measures**

In this Form 10-K, we present certain non-GAAP financial measures. Non-GAAP financial measures exclude certain items or otherwise include components that differ from the most directly comparable measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures are provided as additional useful information to assess our financial condition, results of operations (including period-to-period operating performance) or compliance with prospective regulatory requirements. These non-GAAP financial measures are not intended as a substitute for GAAP financial measures and may not be defined or calculated the same way as non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.

When presented on a consolidated basis, we view net interest income on an FTE basis as a non-GAAP financial measure. To derive the FTE basis, net interest income is adjusted to reflect tax-exempt income on an equivalent before-tax basis with a corresponding increase in income tax expense. For purposes of this calculation, we use the federal statutory tax rate of 21 percent and a representative state tax rate. Net interest yield, which measures the basis points we earn over the cost of funds, utilizes net interest income on an FTE basis. We believe that presentation of these items on an FTE basis allows for comparison of amounts from both taxable and tax-exempt sources and is consistent with industry practices.

We may present certain key performance indicators and ratios excluding certain items (e.g., debit valuation adjustment (DVA) gains (losses)), which result in non-GAAP financial measures. We believe that the presentation of measures that exclude these items is useful because such measures provide additional information to assess the underlying operational performance and trends of our businesses and to allow better comparison of period-to-period operating performance.

We also evaluate our business based on certain ratios that utilize tangible equity, a non-GAAP financial measure. Tangible equity represents shareholders' equity or common shareholders' equity reduced by goodwill and intangible assets (excluding mortgage servicing rights (MSRs)), net of related deferred tax liabilities ("adjusted" shareholders' equity or common shareholders' equity). These measures are used to evaluate our use of equity. In addition, profitability, relationship and investment models use both return on average tangible common shareholders' equity and return on average tangible

shareholders' equity as key measures to support our overall growth objectives. These ratios are:

● &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average tangible common shareholders' equity measures our net income applicable to common shareholders as a percentage of adjusted average common shareholders' equity. The tangible common equity ratio represents adjusted ending common shareholders' equity divided by total tangible assets.

● &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average tangible shareholders' equity measures our net income as a percentage of adjusted average total shareholders' equity. The tangible equity ratio represents adjusted ending shareholders' equity divided by total tangible assets.

● &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tangible book value per common share represents adjusted ending common shareholders' equity divided by ending common shares outstanding.

We believe ratios utilizing tangible equity provide additional useful information because they present measures of those assets that can generate income. Tangible book value per common share provides additional useful information about the level of tangible assets in relation to outstanding shares of common stock.

The aforementioned supplemental data and performance measures are presented in Table 6 on page 32 and Table 7 on page 33.

For more information on the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the corresponding GAAP financial measures, see Non-GAAP Reconciliations on page 86.

**Key Performance Indicators**

We present certain key financial and nonfinancial performance indicators (key performance indicators) that management uses when assessing our consolidated and/or segment results. We believe they are useful to investors because they provide additional information about our underlying operational performance and trends. These key performance indicators (KPIs) may not be defined or calculated in the same way as similar KPIs used by other companies. For information on how these metrics are defined, see Key Metrics on page 172.

Our consolidated key performance indicators, which include various equity and credit metrics, are presented in Table 1 on page 27, Table 6 on page 32 and Table 7 on page 33.

For information on key segment performance metrics, see Business Segment Operations on page 36.

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| Table 6 | **Selected Annual Financial Data** |  |  |  |
| (In millions, except per share information) | (In millions, except per share information) | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| **Income statement** | **Income statement** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net interest income | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net interest income | $**60096** | $56060 | $56931 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noninterest income | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noninterest income | **53001** | 49796 | 45838 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total revenue, net of interest expense | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total revenue, net of interest expense | **113097** | 105856 | 102769 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for credit losses | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for credit losses | **5675** | 5821 | 4394 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noninterest expense | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noninterest expense | **69727** | 66812 | 65845 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income before income taxes | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income before income taxes | **37695** | 33223 | 32530 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax expense | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax expense | **7186** | 6250 | 6225 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income | **30509** | 26973 | 26305 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income applicable to common shareholders | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income applicable to common shareholders | **29055** | 25344 | 24656 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Average common shares issued and outstanding | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Average common shares issued and outstanding | **7521.9** | 7855.5 | 8028.6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Average diluted common shares issued and outstanding | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Average diluted common shares issued and outstanding | **7680.9** | 7935.8 | 8080.5 |
| **Performance ratios** | **Performance ratios** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average assets <sup>(1)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average assets <sup>(1)</sup> | **0.89%** | 0.82% | 0.83% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average common shareholders' equity <sup>(1)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average common shareholders' equity <sup>(1)</sup> | **10.59** | 9.53 | 9.73 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average tangible common shareholders' equity <sup>(2)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average tangible common shareholders' equity <sup>(2)</sup> | **14.22** | 12.94 | 13.45 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average shareholders' equity <sup>(1)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average shareholders' equity <sup>(1)</sup> | **10.22** | 9.22 | 9.33 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average tangible shareholders' equity <sup>(2)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average tangible shareholders' equity <sup>(2)</sup> | **13.36** | 12.13 | 12.43 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total ending equity to total ending assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total ending equity to total ending assets | **8.89** | 9.01 | 9.12 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity ratio <sup>(1)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity ratio <sup>(1)</sup> | **8.13** | 8.30 | 8.23 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total average equity to total average assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total average equity to total average assets | **8.75** | 8.91 | 8.94 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Dividend payout <sup>(1)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Dividend payout <sup>(1)</sup> | **27.82** | 30.86 | 29.90 |
| **Per common share data** | **Per common share data** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Earnings | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Earnings | $**3.86** | $3.23 | $3.07 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted earnings | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted earnings | **3.81** | 3.19 | 3.05 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends paid | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends paid | **1.08** | 1.00 | 0.92 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Book value <sup>(1)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Book value <sup>(1)</sup> | **38.44** | 35.58 | 33.16 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Tangible book value <sup>(2)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Tangible book value <sup>(2)</sup> | **28.73** | 26.37 | 24.28 |
| **Market capitalization** | **Market capitalization** | $**396686** | $334497 | $265840 |
| **Average balance sheet** | **Average balance sheet** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total loans and leases | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total loans and leases | $**1136787** | $1060081 | $1046256 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total assets | **3410412** | 3282045 | 3152461 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total deposits | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total deposits | **1984182** | 1924106 | 1887541 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term debt | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term debt | **245775** | 246081 | 248853 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common shareholders' equity | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common shareholders' equity | **274435** | 265980 | 253464 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total shareholders' equity | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total shareholders' equity | **298474** | 292467 | 281861 |
| **Asset quality** | **Asset quality** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for credit losses <sup>(3)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for credit losses <sup>(3)</sup> | $**14380** | $14336 | $14551 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Nonperforming loans, leases and foreclosed properties <sup>(4)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Nonperforming loans, leases and foreclosed properties <sup>(4)</sup> | **5905** | 6120 | 5630 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total loans and leases outstanding <sup>(4)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total loans and leases outstanding <sup>(4)</sup> | **1.12%** | 1.21% | 1.27% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total nonperforming loans and leases <sup>(4)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total nonperforming loans and leases <sup>(4)</sup> | **228** | 222 | 243 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net charge-offs | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net charge-offs | $**5631** | $6031 | $3799 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases outstanding <sup>(4)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases outstanding <sup>(4)</sup> | **0.50%** | 0.57% | 0.36% |
| **Capital ratios at year end** <sup>(5)</sup> | **Capital ratios at year end** <sup>(5)</sup> |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity tier 1 capital | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity tier 1 capital | **11.4%** | 11.9% | 11.8% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital | **12.8** | 13.2 | 13.5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total capital | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total capital | **14.7** | 15.1 | 15.2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 leverage | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 leverage | **6.8** | 6.9 | 7.1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supplementary leverage ratio | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supplementary leverage ratio | **5.7** | 5.9 | 6.1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Tangible equity <sup>(2)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Tangible equity <sup>(2)</sup> | **7.0** | 7.0 | 7.1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Tangible common equity <sup>(2)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Tangible common equity <sup>(2)</sup> | **6.2** | 6.3 | 6.2 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> For definition, see Key Metrics on page 172.

<sup>(2)</sup> Tangible equity ratios and tangible book value per share of common stock are non-GAAP financial measures. For more information on these ratios and corresponding reconciliations to GAAP financial measures, see Supplemental Financial Data on page 31 and Non-GAAP Reconciliations on page 86.

<sup>(3)</sup> Includes the allowance for loan and leases losses and the reserve for unfunded lending commitments.

<sup>(4)</sup> Balances and ratios do not include loans accounted for under the fair value option. For additional exclusions from nonperforming loans, leases and foreclosed properties, see Consumer Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Nonperforming Consumer Loans, Leases and Foreclosed Properties Activity on page 63 and corresponding Table 28 and Commercial Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Nonperforming Commercial Loans, Leases and Foreclosed Properties Activity on page 67 and corresponding Table 34.

<sup>(5)</sup> For more information, including which approach is used to assess capital adequacy, see Capital Management on page 48.

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| **Table 7** | **Selected Quarterly Financial Data** | **Selected Quarterly Financial Data** | **Selected Quarterly Financial Data** | | | | | | |
| | | **2025 Quarters** | **2025 Quarters** | **2025 Quarters** | **2025 Quarters** | **2024 Quarters** | **2024 Quarters** | **2024 Quarters** | **2024 Quarters** |
| (In millions, except per share information) | (In millions, except per share information) | **Fourth** | Third | Second | First | Fourth | Third | Second | First |
| **Income statement** | **Income statement** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net interest income | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net interest income | $**15750** | $15233 | $14670 | $14443 | $14359 | $13967 | $13702 | $14032 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noninterest income | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noninterest income | **12617** | 13807 | 12773 | 13804 | 12116 | 12246 | 12603 | 12831 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total revenue, net of interest expense | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total revenue, net of interest expense | **28367** | 29040 | 27443 | 28247 | 26475 | 26213 | 26305 | 26863 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for credit losses | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for credit losses | **1308** | 1295 | 1592 | 1480 | 1452 | 1542 | 1508 | 1319 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noninterest expense | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noninterest expense | **17437** | 17337 | 17183 | 17770 | 16787 | 16479 | 16309 | 17237 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income before income taxes | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income before income taxes | **9622** | 10408 | 8668 | 8997 | 8236 | 8192 | 8488 | 8307 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax expense | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax expense | **1975** | 2076 | 1498 | 1637 | 1430 | 1481 | 1685 | 1654 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income | **7647** | 8332 | 7170 | 7360 | 6806 | 6711 | 6803 | 6653 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income applicable to common shareholders | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income applicable to common shareholders | **7319** | 7903 | 6879 | 6954 | 6540 | 6195 | 6488 | 6121 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Average common shares issued and outstanding | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Average common shares issued and outstanding | **7364.9** | 7466.0 | 7581.2 | 7677.9 | 7738.4 | 7818.0 | 7897.9 | 7968.2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Average diluted common shares issued and outstanding | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Average diluted common shares issued and outstanding | **7546.9** | 7627.1 | 7651.6 | 7770.8 | 7843.7 | 7902.1 | 7960.9 | 8031.4 |
| **Performance ratios** | **Performance ratios** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average assets <sup>(1)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average assets <sup>(1)</sup> | **0.89%** | 0.96% | 0.84% | 0.89% | 0.82% | 0.81% | 0.84% | 0.82% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Four-quarter trailing return on average assets <sup>(2)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Four-quarter trailing return on average assets <sup>(2)</sup> | **0.89** | 0.88 | 0.84 | 0.84 | 0.82 | 0.72 | 0.76 | 0.78 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average common shareholders' equity <sup>(1)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average common shareholders' equity <sup>(1)</sup> | **10.45** | 11.40 | 10.12 | 10.37 | 9.64 | 9.22 | 9.89 | 9.37 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average tangible common shareholders' equity <sup>(3)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average tangible common shareholders' equity <sup>(3)</sup> | **13.97** | 15.29 | 13.61 | 13.97 | 13.02 | 12.49 | 13.47 | 12.79 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average shareholders' equity <sup>(1)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average shareholders' equity <sup>(1)</sup> | **9.98** | 11.01 | 9.74 | 10.15 | 9.23 | 9.10 | 9.37 | 9.19 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average tangible shareholders' equity <sup>(3)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Return on average tangible shareholders' equity <sup>(3)</sup> | **12.97** | 14.35 | 12.77 | 13.32 | 12.12 | 11.96 | 12.34 | 12.11 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total ending equity to total ending assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total ending equity to total ending assets | **8.89** | 8.89 | 8.66 | 8.78 | 9.01 | 8.87 | 8.97 | 8.92 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity ratio <sup>(1)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity ratio <sup>(1)</sup> | **8.13** | 8.12 | 7.98 | 8.17 | 8.30 | 8.13 | 8.16 | 8.05 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total average equity to total average assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total average equity to total average assets | **8.86** | 8.75 | 8.61 | 8.78 | 8.85 | 8.91 | 8.92 | 8.97 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividend payout <sup>(1)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividend payout <sup>(1)</sup> | **28.02** | 26.31 | 28.48 | 28.65 | 30.62 | 32.65 | 29.08 | 31.21 |
| **Per common share data** | **Per common share data** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Earnings | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Earnings | $**0.99** | $1.06 | $0.91 | $0.91 | $0.85 | $0.79 | $0.82 | $0.77 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted earnings | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted earnings | **0.98** | 1.04 | 0.90 | 0.89 | 0.83 | 0.78 | 0.82 | 0.76 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends paid | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends paid | **0.28** | 0.28 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.24 | 0.24 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Book value <sup>(1)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Book value <sup>(1)</sup> | **38.44** | 37.72 | 36.92 | 36.17 | 35.58 | 35.14 | 34.19 | 33.52 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tangible book value <sup>(3)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tangible book value <sup>(3)</sup> | **28.73** | 28.16 | 27.49 | 26.90 | 26.37 | 26.03 | 25.17 | 24.61 |
| Market capitalization | Market capitalization | $**396686** | $378125 | $351904 | $315482 | $334497 | $305090 | $309202 | $298312 |
| Average balance sheet | Average balance sheet |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total loans and leases | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total loans and leases | $**1170895** | $1153035 | $1128453 | $1093738 | $1081009 | $1059728 | $1051472 | $1047890 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total assets | **3427791** | 3433447 | 3430280 | 3349011 | 3315578 | 3293900 | 3272956 | 3245247 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total deposits | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total deposits | **2012523** | 1991434 | 1973761 | 1958332 | 1957950 | 1920748 | 1909925 | 1907462 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term debt | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term debt | **245470** | 247425 | 249104 | 241036 | 238988 | 247338 | 243689 | 254782 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common shareholders' equity | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common shareholders' equity | **277881** | 275149 | 272756 | 271880 | 269905 | 267447 | 263830 | 262677 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total shareholders' equity | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total shareholders' equity | **303873** | 300381 | 295329 | 294187 | 293398 | 293431 | 291943 | 291074 |
| **Asset quality** | **Asset quality** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for credit losses <sup>(4)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for credit losses <sup>(4)</sup> | $**14380** | $14361 | $14434 | $14366 | $14336 | $14351 | $14342 | $14371 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Nonperforming loans, leases and foreclosed properties <sup>(5)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Nonperforming loans, leases and foreclosed properties <sup>(5)</sup> | **5905** | 5470 | 6104 | 6201 | 6120 | 5824 | 5691 | 6034 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total loans and leases outstanding <sup>(5)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total loans and leases outstanding <sup>(5)</sup> | **1.12%** | 1.14% | 1.17% | 1.20% | 1.21% | 1.24% | 1.26% | 1.26% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total nonperforming loans and leases <sup>(5)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total nonperforming loans and leases <sup>(5)</sup> | **228** | 248 | 222 | 218 | 222 | 235 | 242 | 225 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net charge-offs | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net charge-offs | $**1287** | $1367 | $1525 | $1452 | $1466 | $1534 | $1533 | $1498 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Annualized net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases outstanding <sup>(5)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Annualized net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases outstanding <sup>(5)</sup> | **0.44%** | 0.47% | 0.55% | 0.54% | 0.54% | 0.58% | 0.59% | 0.58% |
| **Capital ratios at period end** <sup>(6)</sup> | **Capital ratios at period end** <sup>(6)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity tier 1 capital | &nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity tier 1 capital | **11.4%** | 11.6% | 11.5% | 11.8% | 11.9% | 11.8% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tier 1 capital | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tier 1 capital | **12.8** | 13.1 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.5 | 13.6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total capital | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total capital | **14.7** | 15.0 | 14.8 | 15.0 | 15.1 | 14.9 | 15.1 | 15.2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tier 1 leverage | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tier 1 leverage | **6.8** | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Supplementary leverage ratio | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Supplementary leverage ratio | **5.7** | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tangible equity <sup>(3)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tangible equity <sup>(3)</sup> | **7.0** | 7.0 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 6.9 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Tangible common equity <sup>(3)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Tangible common equity <sup>(3)</sup> | **6.2** | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.0 |
| **Total loss-absorbing capacity and long-term debt metrics** | **Total loss-absorbing capacity and long-term debt metrics** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total loss-absorbing capacity to risk-weighted assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total loss-absorbing capacity to risk-weighted assets | **26.3%** | 27.0% | 27.1% | 27.4% | 27.1% | 27.4% | 28.2% | 28.7% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total loss-absorbing capacity to supplementary leverage<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; exposure | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total loss-absorbing capacity to supplementary leverage<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; exposure | **11.7** | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.2 | 12.5 | 12.8 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Eligible long-term debt to risk-weighted assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Eligible long-term debt to risk-weighted assets | **12.7** | 13.1 | 13.5 | 13.6 | 13.0 | 13.3 | 13.7 | 14.2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Eligible long-term debt to supplementary leverage exposure | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Eligible long-term debt to supplementary leverage exposure | **5.7** | 5.8 | **6.0** | **6.0** | 5.8 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.3 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> For definitions, see Key Metrics on page 172.

<sup>(2)</sup> Calculated as total net income for four consecutive quarters divided by annualized average assets for four consecutive quarters.

<sup>(3)</sup> Tangible equity ratios and tangible book value per share of common stock are non-GAAP financial measures. For more information on these ratios and corresponding reconciliations to GAAP financial measures, see Supplemental Financial Data on page 31 and Non-GAAP Reconciliations on page 86.

<sup>(4)</sup> Includes the allowance for loan and lease losses and the reserve for unfunded lending commitments.

<sup>(5)</sup> Balances and ratios do not include loans accounted for under the fair value option. For additional exclusions from nonperforming loans, leases and foreclosed properties, see Consumer Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Nonperforming Consumer Loans, Leases and Foreclosed Properties Activity on page 63 and corresponding Table 28 and Commercial Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Nonperforming Commercial Loans, Leases and Foreclosed Properties Activity on page 68 and corresponding Table 34.

<sup>(6)</sup> For more information, including which approach is used to assess capital adequacy, see Capital Management on page 48.

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| **Table 8** | Average Balances and Interest Rates - FTE Basis | Average Balances and Interest Rates - FTE Basis | Average Balances and Interest Rates - FTE Basis | Average Balances and Interest Rates - FTE Basis | Average Balances and Interest Rates - FTE Basis | Average Balances and Interest Rates - FTE Basis | Average Balances and Interest Rates - FTE Basis |  |  |  |
|  |  | **Average<br>Balance** | **Interest**<br>**Income/**<br>**Expense** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Yield/<br>Rate** | Average<br>Balance | Interest<br>Income/<br>Expense <sup>(1)</sup> | Yield/<br>Rate | Average<br>Balance | Interest<br>Income/<br>Expense <sup>(1)</sup> | Yield/<br>Rate |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 |
| **Earning assets** | **Earning assets** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Interest-bearing deposits with the Federal Reserve, non-U.S. central banks and other banks | Interest-bearing deposits with the Federal Reserve, non-U.S. central banks and other banks | $**260543** | $**10493** | **4.03%** | $332897 | $16806 | 5.05% | $324389 | $15965 | 4.92% |
| Time deposits placed and other short-term investments | Time deposits placed and other short-term investments | **9902** | **354** | **3.58** | 10105 | 459 | 4.54 | 9704 | 465 | 4.79 |
| Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell | Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell | **328423** | **15433** | **4.70** | 310626 | 19911 | 6.41 | 291669 | 18679 | 6.40 |
| Trading account assets | Trading account assets | **235772** | **12346** | **5.24** | 207557 | 10476 | 5.05 | 189263 | 8849 | 4.68 |
| Debt securities | Debt securities | **930634** | **27466** | **2.94** | 868709 | 26107 | 2.99 | 794192 | 20332 | 2.55 |
| Loans and leases <sup>(2)</sup> | Loans and leases <sup>(2)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage | **233745** | **8093** | **3.46** | 227777 | 7391 | 3.24 | 229001 | 6923 | 3.02 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | **26315** | **1512** | **5.75** | 25621 | 1607 | 6.27 | 25969 | 1471 | 5.67 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit card | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit card | **101043** | **11518** | **11.40** | 99914 | 11438 | 11.45 | 96190 | 10436 | 10.85 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Direct/Indirect and other consumer | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Direct/Indirect and other consumer | **109701** | **5960** | **5.43** | 104548 | 5829 | 5.58 | 104571 | 5200 | 4.97 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total consumer | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total consumer | **470804** | **27083** | **5.75** | 457860 | 26265 | 5.74 | 455731 | 24030 | 5.27 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. commercial | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. commercial | **434652** | **23023** | **5.30** | 390574 | 21402 | 5.48 | 378212 | 19494 | 5.15 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. commercial | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. commercial | **148871** | **8233** | **5.53** | 126596 | 8749 | 6.91 | 125486 | 8023 | 6.39 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate <sup>(3)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate <sup>(3)</sup> | **66356** | **4092** | **6.17** | 69940 | 5000 | 7.15 | 72981 | 5162 | 7.07 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial lease financing | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial lease financing | **16104** | **870** | **5.40** | 15111 | 806 | 5.33 | 13846 | 646 | 4.67 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total commercial | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total commercial | **665983** | **36218** | **5.44** | 602221 | 35957 | 5.97 | 590525 | 33325 | 5.64 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total loans and leases | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total loans and leases | **1136787** | **63301** | **5.57** | 1060081 | 62222 | 5.87 | 1046256 | 57355 | 5.48 |
| Other earning assets | Other earning assets | **122211** | **9782** | **8.00** | 108893 | 11245 | 10.33 | 98127 | 9184 | 9.36 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total earning assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total earning assets** | **3024272** | **139175** | **4.60** | 2898868 | 147226 | 5.08 | 2753600 | 130829 | 4.75 |
| Cash and due from banks | Cash and due from banks | **24784** |  |  | 24045 |  |  | 26076 |  |  |
| Other assets, less allowance for loan and lease losses | Other assets, less allowance for loan and lease losses | **361356** |  |  | 359132 |  |  | 372785 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total assets** | $**3410412** |  |  | $3282045 |  |  | $3152461 |  |  |
| **Interest-bearing liabilities** | **Interest-bearing liabilities** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| U.S. interest-bearing deposits | U.S. interest-bearing deposits |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Demand and money market deposits | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Demand and money market deposits | $**1087871** | $**22836** | **2.10%** | $1050904 | $25177 | 2.40% | $1038681 | $19081 | 1.84% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Time and savings deposits | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Time and savings deposits | **258373** | **7904** | **3.06** | 250591 | 8848 | 3.53 | 168531 | 3812 | 2.26 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total U.S. interest-bearing deposits | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total U.S. interest-bearing deposits | **1346244** | **30740** | **2.28** | 1301495 | 34025 | 2.61 | 1207212 | 22893 | 1.90 |
| Non-U.S. interest-bearing deposits | Non-U.S. interest-bearing deposits | **123461** | **3773** | **3.06** | 109246 | 4417 | 4.04 | 96845 | 3270 | 3.38 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total interest-bearing deposits | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total interest-bearing deposits | **1469705** | **34513** | **2.35** | 1410741 | 38442 | 2.72 | 1304057 | 26163 | 2.01 |
| Federal funds purchased, securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase | Federal funds purchased, securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase | **385966** | **18572** | **4.81** | 367192 | 23777 | 6.48 | 301015 | 20583 | 6.84 |
| Short-term borrowings and other interest-bearing liabilities | Short-term borrowings and other interest-bearing liabilities | **175902** | **9470** | **5.38** | 149355 | 10761 | 7.21 | 152548 | 9970 | 6.54 |
| Trading account liabilities | Trading account liabilities | **51758** | **2657** | **5.13** | 52371 | 2191 | 4.18 | 46083 | 2043 | 4.43 |
| Long-term debt | Long-term debt | **245775** | **13258** | **5.39** | 246081 | 15376 | 6.25 | 248853 | 14572 | 5.86 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total interest-bearing liabilities** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total interest-bearing liabilities** | **2329106** | **78470** | **3.37** | 2225740 | 90547 | 4.07 | 2052556 | 73331 | 3.57 |
| Noninterest-bearing sources | Noninterest-bearing sources |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noninterest-bearing deposits | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noninterest-bearing deposits | **514477** |  |  | 513365 |  |  | 583484 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other liabilities <sup>(4)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Other liabilities <sup>(4)</sup> | **268355** |  |  | 250473 |  |  | 234560 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shareholders' equity | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shareholders' equity | **298474** |  |  | 292467 |  |  | 281861 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total liabilities and shareholders' equity** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total liabilities and shareholders' equity** | $**3410412** |  |  | $3282045 |  |  | $3152461 |  |  |
| Net interest spread | Net interest spread |  |  | **1.23%** |  |  | 1.01% |  |  | 1.18% |
| Impact of noninterest-bearing sources | Impact of noninterest-bearing sources |  |  | **0.78** |  |  | 0.94 |  |  | 0.90 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net interest income/yield on earning assets** <sup>(5)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net interest income/yield on earning assets** <sup>(5)</sup> |  | $**60705** | **2.01%** |  | $56679 | 1.95% |  | $57498 | 2.08% |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Includes the impact of interest rate risk management contracts. For more information, see Interest Rate Risk Management for the Banking Book on page 79.

<sup>(2)</sup> Nonperforming loans are included in the respective average loan balances. Income on these nonperforming loans is generally recognized on a cost recovery basis.

<sup>(3)</sup> Includes U.S. commercial real estate loans of $60.4 billion, $63.8 billion and $67.2 billion, and non-U.S. commercial real estate loans of $5.9 billion, $6.1 billion and $5.8 billion for 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

<sup>(4)</sup> Includes $62.9 billion, $48.4 billion and $40.2 billion of structured notes and liabilities for 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

<sup>(5)</sup> Net interest income includes FTE adjustments of $609 million, $619 million and $567 million for 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

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| **Table 9** | **Analysis of Changes in Net Interest Income - FTE Basis** | **Analysis of Changes in Net Interest Income - FTE Basis** | **Analysis of Changes in Net Interest Income - FTE Basis** | | | | |
|  |  | **Due to Change in** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Due to Change in** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Net Change** | Due to Change in <sup>(1)</sup> | Due to Change in <sup>(1)</sup> | Net Change |
|  |  | **Volume** | **Rate** | **Net Change** | Volume | Rate | Net Change |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **From 2024 to 2025** | **From 2024 to 2025** | **From 2024 to 2025** | From 2023 to 2024 | From 2023 to 2024 | From 2023 to 2024 |
| **Increase (decrease) in interest income** | **Increase (decrease) in interest income** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Interest-bearing deposits with the Federal Reserve, non-U.S. central banks and other banks | Interest-bearing deposits with the Federal Reserve, non-U.S. central banks and other banks | $**(3649)** | $**(2664)** | $**(6313)** | $414 | $427 | $841 |
| Time deposits placed and other short-term investments | Time deposits placed and other short-term investments | **(9)** | **(96)** | **(105)** | 19 | (25) | (6) |
| Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell | Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell | **1141** | **(5619)** | **(4478)** | 1201 | 31 | 1232 |
| Trading account assets | Trading account assets | **1430** | **440** | **1870** | 865 | 762 | 1627 |
| Debt securities | Debt securities | **1719** | **(360)** | **1359** | 1820 | 3955 | 5775 |
| Loans and leases | Loans and leases |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage | **182** | **520** | **702** | (44) | 512 | 468 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | **43** | **(138)** | **(95)** | (18) | 154 | 136 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit card | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit card | **131** | **(51)** | **80** | 405 | 597 | 1002 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Direct/Indirect and other consumer | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Direct/Indirect and other consumer | **292** | **(161)** | **131** | (4) | 633 | 629 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total consumer | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total consumer |  |  | **818** |  |  | 2235 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. commercial | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. commercial | **2417** | **(796)** | **1621** | 621 | 1287 | 1908 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. commercial | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. commercial | **1538** | **(2054)** | **(516)** | 66 | 660 | 726 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate | **(256)** | **(652)** | **(908)** | (217) | 55 | (162) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial lease financing | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial lease financing | **52** | **12** | **64** | 60 | 100 | 160 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total commercial | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total commercial |  |  | **261** |  |  | 2632 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total loans and leases | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total loans and leases |  |  | **1079** |  |  | 4867 |
| Other earning assets | Other earning assets | **1379** | **(2842)** | **(1463)** | 1008 | 1053 | 2061 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net increase (decrease) in interest income | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net increase (decrease) in interest income |  |  | $**(8051)** |  |  | $16397 |
| **Increase (decrease) in interest expense** | **Increase (decrease) in interest expense** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| U.S. interest-bearing deposits | U.S. interest-bearing deposits |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Demand and money market deposit accounts | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Demand and money market deposit accounts | $**932** | $**(3273)** | $**(2341)** | $256 | $5840 | $6096 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Time and savings deposits | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Time and savings deposits | **273** | **(1217)** | **(944)** | 1851 | 3185 | 5036 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total U.S. interest-bearing deposits | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total U.S. interest-bearing deposits |  |  | **(3285)** |  |  | 11132 |
| Non-U.S. interest-bearing deposits | Non-U.S. interest-bearing deposits | **571** | **(1215)** | **(644)** | 423 | 724 | 1147 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total interest-bearing deposits | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total interest-bearing deposits |  |  | **(3929)** |  |  | 12279 |
| Federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to<br> repurchase | Federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to<br> repurchase | **1234** | **(6439)** | **(5205)** | 4533 | (1339) | 3194 |
| Short-term borrowings and other interest bearing liabilities | Short-term borrowings and other interest bearing liabilities | **1922** | **(3213)** | **(1291)** | (202) | 993 | 791 |
| Trading account liabilities | Trading account liabilities | **(28)** | **494** | **466** | 277 | (129) | 148 |
| Long-term debt | Long-term debt | **(15)** | **(2103)** | **(2118)** | (152) | 956 | 804 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net increase (decrease) in interest expense | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net increase (decrease) in interest expense |  |  | **(12077)** |  |  | 17216 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net increase (decrease) in net interest income** <sup>(2)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net increase (decrease) in net interest income** <sup>(2)</sup> |  |  | $**4026** |  |  | $(819) |

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<sup>(1)</sup> The changes for each category of interest income and expense are divided between the portion of change attributable to the variance in volume and the portion of change attributable to the variance in rate for that category. The unallocated change in rate or volume variance is allocated between the rate and volume variances.

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes changes in FTE basis adjustments of a $10 million decrease from 2024 to 2025 and a $52 million increase from 2023 to 2024.

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**Business Segment Operations**

**Segment Description and Basis of Presentation**

We report our results of operations through the following four business segments: *Consumer Banking*, *GWIM*, *Global Banking* and *Global Markets*, with the remaining operations recorded in *All Other*. We manage our segments and report their results on an FTE basis. The primary activities, products and businesses of the business segments and *All Other* are shown below.

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We periodically review capital allocated to our businesses and allocate capital annually during the strategic and capital planning processes. We utilize a methodology that considers the effect of regulatory capital requirements in addition to internal risk-based capital models. Our internal risk-based capital models use a risk-adjusted methodology incorporating each segment's credit, market, interest rate, business and operational risk components. For more information on the nature of these risks, see Managing Risk on page 45. The capital allocated to the business segments is referred to as allocated capital.

For more information on our presentation of financial information on an FTE basis, see Supplemental Financial Data on page 31, and for reconciliations to consolidated total revenue, net income and year--end total assets, see *Note 23 – Business Segment Information* to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

**Key Performance Indicators**

We present certain key financial and nonfinancial performance indicators that management uses when evaluating segment results. We believe they are useful to investors because they provide additional information about our segments' operational performance, client trends and business growth. These KPIs may not be defined or calculated in the same way as similar KPIs used by other companies.

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***Consumer Banking***

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| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | % Change |
| Net interest income | $**35309** | $33078 | 7% |
| Noninterest income: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Card income | **5456** | 5432 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Service charges | **2528** | 2445 | 3 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All other income | **380** | 481 | (21) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total noninterest income | **8364** | 8358 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total revenue, net of interest expense | **43673** | 41436 | 5 |
| Provision for credit losses | **4649** | 4987 | (7) |
| Noninterest expense | **22697** | 22104 | 3 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income before income taxes | **16327** | 14345 | 14 |
| Income tax expense | **4082** | 3586 | 14 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net income** | $**12245** | $10759 | 14 |
| Effective tax rate  | **25.0%** | 25.0% |  |
| Net interest yield | **3.56** | 3.34 |  |
| Efficiency ratio | **51.97** | 53.35 |  |
| Return on average allocated capital | **28** | 25 |  |
| **Balance Sheet** |  |  |  |
| **Average** |  |  |  |
| Total loans and leases | $**319312** | $313792 | 2% |
| Total earning assets | **992579** | 988950 |  |
| Total assets | **1030094** | 1026310 |  |
| Total deposits | **948078** | 945549 |  |
| Allocated capital | **44000** | 43250 | 2 |
| **Year End** |  |  |  |
| Total loans and leases | $**325871** | $318754 | 2% |
| Total earning assets | **998969** | 995369 |  |
| Total assets | **1039346** | 1034370 |  |
| Total deposits | **956265** | 952311 |  |

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*Consumer Banking* offers a diversified range of lending, deposit and investment products and services to consumers and small businesses. *Consumer Banking* includes the net impact of migrating customers and their related deposit, brokerage asset and loan balances between *Consumer Banking* and *GWIM*, as well as other client-managed businesses. Our customers and clients have access to a coast-to-coast network, including financial centers in 38 states and the District of Columbia. As of December 31, 2025, our network includes approximately 3,600 financial centers, approximately 15,000 ATMs, nationwide call centers and leading digital banking platforms with approximately 49 million active users, including approximately 41 million active mobile users.

**Consumer Banking Results**

Net income for *Consumer Bankin*g increased $1.5 billion to $12.2 billion primarily due to higher revenue and lower provision for credit losses, partially offset by higher noninterest expense. Net interest income increased $2.2 billion to $35.3 billion primarily driven by higher deposit spreads, as well as loan and deposit balances. Noninterest income was $8.4 billion, relatively unchanged from the same period a year ago.

The provision for credit losses decreased $338 million to $4.6 billion primarily due to improved asset quality in credit card. Noninterest expense increased $593 million to $22.7 billion primarily driven by investments in the business, including people and marketing.

The return on average allocated capital was 28 percent, up from 25 percent, due to higher net income, partially offset by an increase in allocated capital. For information on capital allocated to the business segments, see Business Segment Operations on page 36.

Average loans and leases increased $5.5 billion to $319.3 billion due to growth across all products.

Average deposits increased $2.5 billion to $948.1 billion primarily due to growth in time deposits of $16.5 billion and net inflows of $7.2 billion in checking, partially offset by net outflows of $21.1 billion in money market and other savings.

Consumer investment assets increased $81.3 billion to $599.1 billion driven by higher market valuations and positive net client flows.

**Key Statistics**

The following table provides key performance indicators for deposit spreads, other period-end information, credit and debit card and loan production activities.

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| ***Key Statistics*** | | |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 |
| **Deposit Spreads** |  |  |
| Total deposit spreads (excludes noninterest costs)  | **2.92%** | 2.77% |
| **Year end** |  |  |
| Consumer investment assets (in millions) <sup>(1)</sup> | $**599110** | $517835 |
| Active digital banking users (in thousands) <sup>(2)</sup> | **49323** | 48150 |
| Active mobile banking users (in thousands) <sup>(3)</sup> | **41427** | 39958 |
| Financial centers | **3628** | 3700 |
| ATMs | **14909** | 14893 |
| **Credit and Debit Card** |  |  |
| Total credit card <sup>(4)</sup> |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Gross interest yield <sup>(5)</sup> | **12.02%** | 12.30% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Risk-adjusted margin <sup>(6)</sup> | **7.06** | 6.98 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;New accounts (in thousands) | **3531** | 3820 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchase volumes | $**377760** | $368861 |
| Debit card purchase volumes | **594603** | 557000 |
| **Loan Production** <sup>(7)</sup> | **Loan Production** <sup>(7)</sup> | **Loan Production** <sup>(7)</sup> |
| *Consumer Banking:* |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;First mortgage | $**12137** | $10252 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | **8560** | 7450 |
| Total <sup>(8)</sup>: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;First mortgage | $**26326** | $21104 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | **10400** | 8884 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Includes client brokerage assets, deposit sweep balances, brokered CDs and AUM in *Consumer Banking*.

<sup>(2)</sup> Represents mobile and/or online active users over the past 90 days.

<sup>(3)</sup> Represents mobile active users over the past 90 days.

<sup>(4)</sup> Includes consumer credit card portfolios in *Consumer Banking* and *GWIM*.

<sup>(5)</sup> Calculated as the effective annual percentage rate divided by average loans.

<sup>(6)</sup> Calculated as the difference between total revenue, net of interest expense, and net charge-offs divided by average loans.

<sup>(7)</sup> The loan production amounts represent the unpaid principal balance of loans and, in the case of home equity, the principal amount of the total line of credit.

<sup>(8)</sup> In addition to loan production in *Consumer Banking*, there is also first mortgage and home equity loan production in *GWIM.*

Active mobile banking users increased by more than one million, reflecting client growth and continuing changes in our clients' banking preferences. We had a net decrease of 72 financial centers and an increase of 16 ATMs as we continued to optimize our consumer banking network.

During 2025, the total risk-adjusted margin increased eight bps primarily driven by higher net interest margin and lower net charge-offs, partially offset by lower fee income. Total credit card purchase volumes increased $8.9 billion, and debit card purchase volumes increased $37.6 billion, reflecting higher levels of consumer spending.

During 2025, first mortgage loan originations for *Consumer Banking* increased $1.9 billion, and first mortgage loan originations for the total Corporation increased $5.2 billion, primarily driven by higher demand.

During 2025, home equity production in *Consumer Banking* increased $1.1 billion, and home equity production for the total Corporation increased $1.5 billion, primarily driven by higher demand.

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***Global Wealth & Investment Management***

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| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | % Change |
| Net interest income | $**7197** | $6969 | 3% |
| Noninterest income: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment and brokerage services | **17019** | 15238 | 12 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All other income | **667** | 722 | (8) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total noninterest income | **17686** | 15960 | 11 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total revenue, net of interest expense | **24883** | 22929 | 9 |
| Provision for credit losses | **35** | 4 | n/m |
| Noninterest expense | **18621** | 17241 | 8 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income before income taxes | **6227** | 5684 | 10 |
| Income tax expense | **1557** | 1421 | 10 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net income** | $**4670** | $4263 | 10 |
| Effective tax rate | **25.0%** | 25.0% |  |
| Net interest yield | **2.32** | 2.20 |  |
| Efficiency ratio | **74.84** | 75.19 |  |
| Return on average allocated capital | **24** | 23 |  |
| **Balance Sheet** |  |  |  |
| **Average** |  |  |  |
| Total loans and leases | $**243123** | $223899 | 9% |
| Total earning assets | **309890** | 317283 | (2) |
| Total assets | **323914** | 331014 | (2) |
| Total deposits | **279776** | 287491 | (3) |
| Allocated capital | **19750** | 18500 | 7 |
| **Year end** |  |  |  |
| Total loans and leases | $**261303** | $231981 | 13% |
| Total earning assets | **320899** | 323496 | (1) |
| Total assets | **335495** | 338367 | (1) |
| Total deposits | **289854** | 292278 | (1) |

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*GWIM* consists of two primary businesses: Merrill Wealth Management and Bank of America Private Bank.

Merrill Wealth Management's advisory business provides a high-touch client experience through a network of financial advisors focused on clients with over $250,000 in total investable assets. Merrill Wealth Management provides tailored solutions to meet clients' needs through a full set of investment management, brokerage, banking and retirement products.

Bank of America Private Bank, together with Merrill Wealth Management's Private Wealth Management business, provides comprehensive wealth management solutions targeted to high net worth and ultra high net worth clients, as well as customized solutions to meet clients' wealth structuring, investment management, trust and banking needs, including specialty asset management services.

Net income for *GWIM* increased $407 million to $4.7 billion primarily due to higher revenue, partially offset by higher noninterest expense. The operating margin was 25 percent in both 2025 and 2024.

Net interest income increased $228 million to $7.2 billion primarily driven by loan growth.

Noninterest income, which primarily includes investment and brokerage services income, increased $1.7 billion to $17.7 billion. The increase was primarily driven by higher asset management fees, which increased 12 percent to $15.4 billion, reflecting higher market valuations and the impact of positive AUM flows as well as higher brokerage fees due to increased transactional volume, partially offset by the impact of lower AUM pricing.

Noninterest expense increased $1.4 billion to $18.6 billion primarily due to higher revenue-related incentives and investments in the business, including people and technology.

The return on average allocated capital was 24 percent, up from 23 percent, due to higher net income, partially offset by an increase in allocated capital. For information on capital allocated to the business segments, see Business Segment Operations on page 36.

Average loans and leases increased $19.2 billion to $243.1 billion primarily driven by custom lending, securities-based lending and residential mortgage. Average deposits decreased $7.7 billion to $279.8 billion primarily driven by clients moving deposits to higher yielding investment cash alternatives, including offerings on our investment and brokerage platforms, as well as a higher level of client tax payments.

Merrill Wealth Management revenue of $20.7 billion increased nine percent primarily driven by higher asset management fees reflecting higher market valuations and the impact of positive AUM flows, as well as higher brokerage fees due to increased transactional volume.

Bank of America Private Bank revenue of $4.2 billion increased eight percent primarily driven by higher net interest income from loan and deposit growth, as well as higher asset management fees reflecting higher market valuations and the impact of positive AUM flows.

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| ***Key Indicators and Metrics*** | | |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 |
| **Revenue by Business** |  |  |
| Merrill Wealth Management | $**20716** | $19066 |
| Bank of America Private Bank | **4167** | 3863 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total revenue, net of interest expense** | $**24883** | $22929 |
| **Client Balances by Business, at year end** |  |  |
| Merrill Wealth Management | $**3992312** | $3578513 |
| Bank of America Private Bank | **759082** | 673593 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total client balances** | $**4751394** | $4252106 |
| **Client Balances by Type, at year end** |  |  |
| Assets under management | $**2177708** | $1882211 |
| Brokerage and other assets | **2067937** | 1888334 |
| Deposits | **289854** | 292278 |
| Loans and leases <sup>(1)</sup> | **263819** | 234208 |
| Less: Managed deposits in assets under management | **(47924)** | (44925) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total client balances** | $**4751394** | $4252106 |
| **Assets Under Management Rollforward** |  |  |
| Assets under management, beginning of year | $**1882211** | $1617740 |
| Net client flows | **81997** | 79227 |
| Market valuation/other  | **213500** | 185244 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total assets under management, end of year** | $**2177708** | $1882211 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Includes margin receivables, which are classified in customer and other receivables on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

**Client Balances**

Client balances managed under advisory and/or discretion of *GWIM* are AUM and are typically held in diversified portfolios. Fees earned on AUM are calculated as a percentage of clients' AUM balances. The asset management fees charged to clients per year depend on various factors but are commonly driven by the breadth of the client's relationship. The net client AUM flows

represent the net change in clients' AUM balances over a specified period of time, excluding market appreciation/depreciation and other adjustments.

Client balances increased $499.3 billion, or 12 percent, to $4.8 trillion at December 31, 2025 compared to December 31, 2024. The increase in client balances was driven by higher market valuations and positive net client flows.

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***Global Banking***

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| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | % Change |
| Net interest income | $**12611** | $13235 | (5)% |
| Noninterest income: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Service charges | **3438** | 3135 | 10 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment banking fees | **3742** | 3453 | 8 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All other income | **4317** | 3925 | 10 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total noninterest income | **11497** | 10513 | 9 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total revenue, net of interest expense | **24108** | 23748 | 2 |
| Provision for credit losses | **943** | 883 | 7 |
| Noninterest expense | **12416** | 11853 | 5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income before income taxes | **10749** | 11012 | (2) |
| Income tax expense | **2956** | 3028 | (2) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net income** | $**7793** | $7984 | (2) |
| Effective tax rate | **27.5%** | 27.5% |  |
| Net interest yield | **1.94** | 2.29 |  |
| Efficiency ratio | **51.51** | 49.91 |  |
| Return on average allocated capital | **15** | 16 |  |
| **Balance Sheet** |  |  |  |
| **Average** |  |  |  |
| Total loans and leases  | $**385379** | $373227 | 3% |
| Total earning assets | **650829** | 577481 | 13 |
| Total assets | **715866** | 643337 | 11 |
| Total deposits | **616831** | 545769 | 13 |
| Allocated capital | **50750** | 49250 | 3 |
| **Year end** |  |  |  |
| Total loans and leases | $**388998** | $379473 | 3% |
| Total earning assets | **671354** | 605499 | 11 |
| Total assets | **734710** | 670505 | 10 |
| Total deposits | **641211** | 578159 | 11 |

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*Global Banking,* which includes Global Corporate Banking, Global Commercial Banking, Business Banking and Global Investment Banking, provides a wide range of lending-related products and services, integrated working capital management and treasury solutions, and underwriting and advisory services through our network of global offices and client relationship teams. Our lending products and services include commercial loans, leases, commitment facilities, trade finance, commercial real estate lending and asset-based lending. Our treasury solutions business includes deposits, treasury management, corporate credit card, merchant services, foreign exchange and short-term investment products. We also provide investment banking services to our clients such as debt and equity underwriting and distribution, and merger-related and other advisory services. Underwriting debt and equity issuances, fixed-income and equity research, and certain market-based activities are executed through our global broker-dealer affiliates, which are our primary dealers in several countries. Within *Global Banking*, Global Corporate Banking clients generally include large global corporations, financial institutions and leasing clients. Global Commercial Banking clients generally include middle-market companies, commercial real estate firms and not-for-profit companies. Business Banking clients include mid-sized U.S.-based businesses requiring customized and integrated financial advice and solutions.

Net income for *Global Banking* decreased $191 million to $7.8 billion driven by higher noninterest expense and provision for credit losses, partially offset by higher revenue.

Net interest income decreased $624 million to $12.6 billion primarily due to the impact of lower interest rates, partially offset by the benefit of higher average deposit and loan balances.

Noninterest income increased $984 million to $11.5 billion primarily due to sales of certain leveraged finance positions, higher investment banking fees and higher treasury service charges.

The provision for credit losses increased $60 million to $943 million driven by the commercial and industrial portfolio, partially offset by improvement within the commercial real estate portfolio.

Noninterest expense increased $563 million to $12.4 billion primarily due to continued investments in the business, including people, technology and operations, as well as higher regulatory costs.

The return on average allocated capital was 15 percent, down from 16 percent, due to lower net income and an increase in allocated capital. For information on capital allocated to the business segments, see Business Segment Operations on page 36.

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**Global Corporate, Global Commercial and Business Banking**

Global Corporate, Global Commercial and Business Banking each include Business Lending and Global Transaction Services activities. Business Lending includes various lending-related products and services, and related hedging activities, including commercial loans, leases, commitment facilities, trade finance, commercial real estate lending and asset-based lending. Global Transaction Services includes deposits, treasury management, corporate credit card, merchant services, foreign exchange and short-term investment products. The table below and discussion present a summary of the results, which exclude certain investment banking and other activities in *Global Banking*.

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| ***Global Corporate, Global Commercial and Business Banking*** | ***Global Corporate, Global Commercial and Business Banking*** | ***Global Corporate, Global Commercial and Business Banking*** | ***Global Corporate, Global Commercial and Business Banking*** | | | | | |
| | **Global Corporate Banking** | **Global Corporate Banking** | **Global Commercial Banking** | **Global Commercial Banking** | **Business Banking** | **Business Banking** | **Total** | **Total** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 |
| **Revenue** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Business Lending | $**4031** | $4339 | $**4566** | $4941 | $**216** | $231 | $**8813** | $9511 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Global Transaction Services | **5299** | 5125 | **4224** | 3906 | **1488** | 1474 | **11011** | 10505 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total revenue, net of interest expense** | $**9330** | $9464 | $**8790** | $8847 | $**1704** | $1705 | $**19824** | $20016 |
| **Balance Sheet** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Average** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total loans and leases  | $**174993** | $164179 | $**198414** | $196650 | $**11913** | $12272 | $**385320** | $373101 |
| Total deposits  | **347396** | 300154 | **215160** | 193533 | **54275** | 52081 | **616831** | 545768 |
| **Year end** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Total loans and leases | $**179314** | $173013 | $**197313** | $194529 | $**12358** | $11791 | $**388985** | $379333 |
| Total deposits | **348798** | 316214 | **234887** | 209792 | **57523** | 52152 | **641208** | 578158 |

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Business Lending revenue decreased $698 million in 2025 compared to 2024 primarily driven by lower net interest income.

Global Transaction Services revenue increased $506 million in 2025 compared to 2024 primarily driven by the benefit of higher average deposit balances and higher treasury service charges, partially offset by the impact of lower interest rates.

Average loans and leases of $385.3 billion increased three percent in 2025 compared to 2024 due to client demand. Average deposits of $616.8 billion increased 13 percent in 2025 compared to 2024 due to growth in deposit balances from existing clients and the addition of new clients.

**Global Investment Banking**

Client teams and product specialists underwrite and distribute debt, equity and loan products, and provide advisory services and tailored risk management solutions. The economics of certain investment banking and underwriting activities are shared primarily between *Global Banking* and *Global Markets* under an internal revenue-sharing arrangement. *Global Banking* originates certain deal-related transactions with our corporate and commercial clients that are executed and distributed by *Global Markets*. To provide a complete discussion of our

consolidated investment banking fees, the table below presents total Corporation investment banking fees and the portion attributable to *Global Banking.*

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| ***Investment Banking Fees*** | ***Investment Banking Fees*** | | | |
| | **Global Banking** | **Global Banking** | **Total Corporation** | **Total Corporation** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 |
| **Products** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Advisory | $**1707** | $1504 | $**1890** | $1690 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Debt issuance | **1548** | 1398 | **3698** | 3310 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equity issuance | **487** | 551 | **1259** | 1354 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Gross investment banking fees** | **3742** | 3453 | **6847** | 6354 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Self-led deals | **(69)** | (32) | **(217)** | (168) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total investment banking fees** | $**3673** | $3421 | $**6630** | $6186 |

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Total Corporation investment banking fees, which exclude self-led deals and are primarily included within *Global Banking* and *Global Markets*, increased seven percent to $6.6 billion compared to the same period in 2024 primarily due to higher debt issuance and advisory fees, partially offset by lower equity issuance fees.

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***Global Markets***

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| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | % Change |
| Net interest income | $**5690** | $3375 | 69% |
| Noninterest income: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment and brokerage services | **2511** | 2128 | 18 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment banking fees | **2837** | 2655 | 7 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Market making and similar activities | **12064** | 12778 | (6) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All other income | **994** | 876 | 13 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total noninterest income | **18406** | 18437 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total revenue, net of interest expense | **24096** | 21812 | 10 |
| Provision for credit losses | **71** | (32) | n/m |
| Noninterest expense | **15418** | 13926 | 11 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income before income taxes | **8607** | 7918 | 9 |
| Income tax expense | **2496** | 2296 | 9 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net income** | $**6111** | $5622 | 9 |
| Effective tax rate | **29.0%** | 29.0% |  |
| Efficiency ratio | **63.99** | 63.85 |  |
| Return on average allocated capital | **13** | 12 |  |
| **Balance Sheet** |  |  |  |
| **Average** |  |  |  |
| Trading-related assets: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trading account securities | $**352548** | $324065 | 9% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reverse repurchases | **145925** | 137052 | 6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Securities borrowed | **138791** | 135108 | 3 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative assets | **40699** | 37795 | 8 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total trading-related assets | **677963** | 634020 | 7 |
| Total loans and leases | **181334** | 140557 | 29 |
| Total earning assets | **806901** | 710604 | 14 |
| Total assets | **1010898** | 911657 | 11 |
| Total deposits | **38074** | 34120 | 12 |
| Allocated capital | **49000** | 45500 | 8 |
| **Year end** |  |  |  |
| Total trading-related assets | $**670949** | $580557 | 16% |
| Total loans and leases | **202733** | 157450 | 29 |
| Total earning assets | **814196** | 687678 | 18 |
| Total assets | **1032858** | 876548 | 18 |
| Total deposits | **40614** | 38848 | 5 |

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*Global Markets* offers sales and trading services and research services to institutional clients across fixed-income, credit, currency, commodity and equity businesses. *Global Markets* product coverage includes securities and derivative products in both the primary and secondary markets. *Global Markets* provides market-making, financing, securities clearing, settlement and custody services globally to our institutional investor clients in support of their investing and trading activities. We also work with our commercial and corporate clients to provide risk management products using interest rate, equity, credit, currency and commodity derivatives, foreign exchange, fixed-income and mortgage-related products. As a result of our market-making activities in these products, we may be required to manage risk in a broad range of financial products including government securities, equity and equity-linked securities, high-grade and high-yield corporate debt securities, syndicated loans, MBS, commodities and asset-backed securities. The economics of certain investment banking and underwriting activities are shared primarily between *Global Markets* and *Global Banking* under an internal revenue-sharing arrangement. *Global Banking* originates certain deal-related transactions with our corporate and commercial clients that are executed and distributed by *Global Markets*. For information on

investment banking fees on a consolidated basis, see page 42.

The following explanations for year-over-year changes in results for *Global Markets*, including those disclosed under Sales and Trading Revenue, are the same for amounts including and excluding net DVA. Amounts excluding net DVA are a non-GAAP financial measure. For more information on net DVA, see Supplemental Financial Data on page 31*.*

Net income for *Global Markets* increased $489 million to $6.1 billion. Net DVA losses were $35 million compared to $113 million in 2024. Excluding net DVA, net income increased $430 million to $6.1 billion. These increases were primarily driven by higher revenue, partially offset by higher noninterest expense.

Revenue increased $2.3 billion to $24.1 billion primarily due to higher sales and trading revenue, sales of certain leveraged finance positions and higher investment banking fees. Sales and trading revenue increased $2.1 billion, and excluding net DVA, increased $2.0 billion. These increases were driven by higher revenue in Equities and FICC. Noninterest expense increased $1.5 billion to $15.4 billion primarily driven by higher revenue-related expenses and continued investments in the business, including people and technology.

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Average total assets increased $99.2 billion to $1.0 trillion, driven by loan growth, higher levels of inventory and increased financing activity. Year-end total assets increased $156.3 billion to $1.0 trillion driven by the same factors as average total assets.

The return on average allocated capital was 13 percent, up from 12 percent, due to an increase in net income, partially offset by higher allocated capital. For information on capital allocated to the business segments, see Business Segment Operations on page 36.

**Sales and Trading Revenue**

Sales and trading revenue includes unrealized and realized gains and losses on trading and other assets that are included in market making and similar activities, net interest income, and fees primarily from commissions on equity securities. Sales and trading revenue is segregated into fixed-income (government debt obligations, investment and non-investment grade corporate debt obligations, commercial MBS, residential mortgage-backed securities, collateralized loan obligations, interest rate and credit derivative contracts), currencies (interest rate and foreign exchange contracts), commodities (primarily futures, forwards, swaps and options) and equities (equity-linked derivatives and cash equity activity). The following table and related discussion present sales and trading revenue, substantially all of which is in *Global Markets,* with the remainder in *Global Banking*. In addition, the following table and related discussion also present sales and trading revenue,

excluding net DVA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. For more information on net DVA, see Supplemental Financial Data on page 31.

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| ***Sales and Trading Revenue*** <sup>(1, 2, 3)</sup> | ***Sales and Trading Revenue*** <sup>(1, 2, 3)</sup> | ***Sales and Trading Revenue*** <sup>(1, 2, 3)</sup> |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 |
| **Sales and trading revenue** <sup>(2)</sup> |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fixed-income, currencies and commodities | $**12267** | $11371 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equities | **8604** | 7436 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total sales and trading revenue** | $**20871** | $18807 |
| **Sales and trading revenue, excluding net DVA** <sup>(4)</sup> |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fixed-income, currencies and commodities | $**12308** | $11468 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equities | **8598** | 7452 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total sales and trading revenue, excluding net DVA** | $**20906** | $18920 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> For more information on sales and trading revenue, see *Note 3 – Derivatives* to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes FTE adjustments of $708 million and $890 million for 2025 and 2024.

<sup>(3)</sup> Includes *Global Banking* sales and trading revenue of $530 million and $677 million for 2025 and 2024.

<sup>(4)</sup> FICC and Equities sales and trading revenue, excluding net DVA, is a non-GAAP financial measure. FICC net DVA losses were $41 million and $97 million for 2025 and 2024. Equities net DVA gains (losses) were $6 million and $(16) million for 2025 and 2024.

Including and excluding net DVA, FICC revenue increased $896 million and $840 million driven by improved trading performance in macro products. Including and excluding net DVA, Equities revenue increased $1.2 billion and $1.1 billion driven by increased client activity.

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| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | % Change |
| Net interest income | $**(102)** | $22 | n/m |
| Noninterest income (loss) | **(2952)** | (3472) | (15)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total revenue, net of interest expense | **(3054)** | (3450) | (11) |
| Provision for credit losses | **(23)** | (21) | 10 |
| Noninterest expense | **575** | 1688 | (66) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss before income taxes | **(3606)** | (5117) | (30) |
| Income tax benefit | **(3296)** | (3462) | (5) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net loss** | $**(310)** | $(1655) | (81) |
| **Balance Sheet** |  |  |  |
| **Average** |  |  |  |
| Total loans and leases | $**7639** | $8606 | (11)% |
| Total assets <sup>(1)</sup> | **329640** | 369727 | (11) |
| Total deposits | **101423** | 111177 | (9) |
| **Year end** |  |  |  |
| Total loans and leases | $**6795** | $8177 | (17)% |
| Total assets <sup>(1)</sup> | **269329** | 341509 | (21) |
| Total deposits | **90785** | 103871 | (13) |

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<sup>(1)</sup> In segments where the total of liabilities and equity exceeds assets, which are generally deposit-taking segments, we allocate assets from *All Other* to those segments to match liabilities (i.e., deposits) and allocated shareholders' equity. Average allocated assets were $990.6 billion and $956.5 billion for 2025 and 2024 and year-end allocated assets were $1.0 trillion and $980.4 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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*All Other* primarily consists of asset and liability management (ALM) activities, liquidating businesses and certain expenses not otherwise allocated to a business segment, and adjustments to allocate income tax benefits from tax-related equity investments to noninterest income to present *Global Banking* and *Global Markets* on an FTE basis. For more information, see *Note 23 – Business Segment Information* to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The net loss in *All Other* decreased $1.3 billion to $310 million primarily due to lower noninterest expense and a lower loss in noninterest income, partially offset by a lower income tax benefit.

The loss in noninterest income decreased $520 million primarily due to a reduction in the volume of tax-related equity investments and lower valuation losses on certain derivatives.

Noninterest expense decreased $1.1 billion to $575 million primarily due to a reduction in the Corporation's accrual in 2025 for the FDIC special assessment compared to an increase in the accrual in 2024, and lower expenses related to a liquidating business activity.

The income tax benefit decreased $166 million primarily due to a lower pretax loss.

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**Managing Risk**

Risk is inherent in all our business activities. Sound risk management enables us to serve our customers and deliver for our shareholders. If not managed well, risk can result in financial loss, regulatory sanctions and penalties, litigation, and damage to our reputation, each of which may adversely impact our ability to execute our business strategies. We take a comprehensive approach to risk management with a defined Risk Framework and an articulated Risk Appetite Statement, which are approved annually by the Board's Enterprise Risk Committee (ERC) and the Board.

The seven key types of risk faced by the Corporation are strategic, credit, market, liquidity, compliance, operational and reputational.

● &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Strategic risk is the risk to current or projected financial condition arising from incorrect assumptions about external or internal factors, inappropriate business plans, ineffective business strategy execution or failure to respond in a timely manner to changes in the regulatory, macroeconomic or competitive environments in the geographic locations in which we operate.

● &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit risk is the risk of loss arising from the inability or failure of a borrower or counterparty to meet its obligations.

● &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Market risk is the risk that changes in market conditions adversely impact the value of assets or liabilities or otherwise negatively impact earnings. Market risk is composed of price risk and interest rate risk.

● &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Liquidity risk is the risk of the inability to meet expected or unexpected cash flow and collateral needs while continuing to support our businesses and customers under a range of economic conditions.

● &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Compliance risk is the risk of legal action or regulatory sanctions, material financial loss or damage to the reputation of the Corporation arising from the failure of the Corporation to comply with the requirements of applicable laws, rules and regulations (LRRs) and our internal policies and procedures.

● &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operational risk is the risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes or systems, people or external events.

● &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reputational risk is the risk that negative perception of the Corporation may materially impact its financial condition.

The following sections address in more detail the specific procedures, measures and analyses of the major categories of risk.

As set forth in our Risk Framework, a culture of managing risk well is fundamental to our values and our purpose, and how we drive Responsible Growth. It requires us to focus on risk in all activities and encourages the necessary mindset and behavior to enable effective risk management and promote sound risk-taking within our risk appetite. Sustaining a culture of managing risk well throughout the organization is critical to the success of the Corporation and is a clear expectation of our executive management team and the Board.

Our Risk Framework serves as the foundation for the consistent and effective management of risks facing the Corporation. The Risk Framework sets forth roles and responsibilities for the management of risk and provides a blueprint for how the Board, through delegation of authority to committees and executive officers, establishes risk appetite and associated limits for our activities.

Executive management assesses, with Board oversight, the risk-adjusted returns of each business. Management reviews and approves the strategic and financial operating plans, as well as the capital plan and Risk Appetite Statement, and recommends them annually to the Board for approval. Our strategic plan takes into consideration return objectives and financial resources, which must align with risk capacity and risk appetite. Management sets financial objectives for each business by allocating capital and setting a target for return on capital for each business. Capital allocations are regularly evaluated as part of our overall governance processes as the businesses and the economic environment in which we operate continue to evolve. For more information regarding capital allocations, see Business Segment Operations on page 36.

The Corporation's risk appetite indicates the amount of capital, earnings or liquidity we are willing to put at risk to achieve our strategic objectives and business plans, consistent with applicable regulatory requirements. It also provides a common framework that includes a set of measures to assist senior management and the Board in assessing the Corporation's risk profile across all risk types against our risk appetite and risk capacity. Our risk appetite is formally articulated in the Risk Appetite Statement, which includes both qualitative statements and quantitative limits.

Our overall capacity to take risk is limited. Accordingly, we prioritize the risks we take in order to maintain a strong and flexible financial position so we can weather challenging economic times and take advantage of organic growth opportunities while complying with all applicable regulatory requirements. Therefore, we set objectives and targets for capital and liquidity that permit us to continue to operate in a safe and sound manner at all times, including during periods of stress. We also maintain strong operational risk management and operational resiliency capabilities so we can meet the expectations of our customers and clients through a range of operating conditions.

Our lines of business operate with risk limits that align with the Corporation's risk appetite. Management is responsible for tracking and reporting performance measurements as well as any breaches or exceptions to risk appetite limits. The Board, and its committees when appropriate, oversee financial performance, execution of the strategic and financial operating plans, adherence to risk appetite limits and the adequacy of internal controls.

For a more detailed discussion of our risk management activities, see the discussion below and pages 48 through 83.

**Risk Management Governance**

The Risk Framework describes delegations of authority whereby the Board and its committees may delegate authority to management-level committees or executive officers. Such delegations may authorize certain decision-making and approval functions, which may be evidenced in documents such as committee charters, job descriptions, meeting minutes and resolutions.

The chart below illustrates the interrelationship among the Board, Board committees and management committees that have the majority of risk oversight responsibilities for the Corporation.

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**Board of Directors and Board Committees**

The Board is composed of 14 directors, all but one of whom are independent. The Board oversees management's establishment of an effective Risk Framework and oversees compliance with safe and sound banking practices. In addition, the Board and its committees make inquiries of, and receive reports from senior management on, risk-related matters to assess scope or resource limitations that could impede the ability of Global Risk Management (GRM) and/or Corporate Audit to execute their responsibilities. The Audit and Enterprise Risk Committees discussed below have the principal responsibility for enterprise-wide oversight of our risk management activities. Through these responsibilities, the Board and applicable committees are provided with information on our risk profile and oversee senior management addressing key risks we face. Other Board committees, as described below, provide additional oversight of specific risks.

The Audit and Enterprise Risk Committees regularly report to the Board on risk-related matters within the committees' responsibilities, which are intended to collectively provide the Board with integrated insight about the Corporation's risk profile and our management of enterprise-wide risks.

***Audit Committee***

The Audit Committee provides risk assessment and management oversight for compliance risk pursuant to New York Stock Exchange listing standards and regularly receives updates from management on compliance risk-related matters. In addition, the Audit Committee oversees the qualifications, performance and independence of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, the performance of our Corporate Audit function, the integrity of our consolidated financial statements, our compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and makes inquiries of the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) or other senior management to determine whether there are scope or resource limitations that impede the ability of Corporate Audit to execute its responsibilities.

***Enterprise Risk Committee***

The ERC oversees the Corporation's Risk Framework, risk appetite and senior management's identification, measurement, monitoring and control of key risks facing the Corporation. The

ERC regularly receives risk management updates from management on key risks and selected risk topics, including emerging risks. The ERC also periodically reviews the adequacy of the resources of the Corporation's independent GRM function. The ERC may consult with other Board committees on risk-related matters such as the Audit Committee for compliance risks.

***Other Board Committees***

Our Corporate Governance Committee oversees corporate governance matters, including periodically reviewing and making recommendations to the Board on Board succession planning and composition matters, conducting an annual review of the Board's performance and leading itself and the Board's other committees in an annual assessment of their performance. The committee also oversees sustainability matters (other than human capital matters), including the Corporation's public policy engagement, sustainability initiatives, charitable contributions, and community reinvestment activities and performance.

Our Compensation and Human Capital Committee oversees establishing, maintaining and administering our compensation programs and employee benefit plans, including approving and recommending our Chief Executive Officer's (CEO) compensation to our Board for further approval by all independent directors; reviewing and approving our executive officers' compensation, as well as compensation for non-management directors; and reviewing certain other human capital management topics.

***Management Committees***

Management committees receive their authority from the Board, a Board committee, or another management committee. Our primary management risk committee is the MRC. Subject to Board oversight, the MRC is responsible for management oversight of key risks facing the Corporation, including an integrated evaluation of risk, earnings, capital and liquidity.

***Executive Officers***

Executive officers lead various functions representing the functional roles. Authority for functional roles may be delegated to executive officers from the Board, Board committees or management-level committees. Executive officers, in turn, may further delegate responsibilities, as appropriate, to management-level committees, management routines or

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individuals. Executive officers review our activities for consistency with our Risk Framework, risk appetite, and applicable strategic, capital and financial operating plans, as well as applicable policies and standards. Executive officers and other employees make decisions individually on a day-to-day basis, consistent with the authority they have been delegated. Executive officers and other employees may also serve on committees and participate in committee decisions.

***Lines of Defense***

We have clear ownership and accountability for managing risk across three lines of defense: Front Line Units (FLUs), GRM and Corporate Audit. We also have control functions outside of FLUs and GRM (e.g., Legal and Public Policy, and Chief People Organization). The three lines of defense are integrated into our management-level governance structure. Each of these functional roles is further described in this section.

***Front Line Units and Control Functions***

FLUs, which include the business segments and underlying businesses, as well as the organizations that support technology and operations for the Corporation, are responsible for appropriately assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their activities. Control functions provide guidance and subject matter expertise on day-to-day activities affecting the Corporation, as well as by overseeing and managing risks that emanate from their own respective activities.

***Global Risk Management***

GRM is part of our control functions and operates as our independent risk management function. GRM, led by the Chief Risk Officer (CRO), is responsible for independently assessing and overseeing risks within FLUs and other control functions. GRM establishes written enterprise policies and procedures outlining how aggregate risks are identified, measured, monitored and controlled.

The CRO has the stature, authority and independence needed to develop and implement a meaningful risk management framework and practices to guide the Corporation in managing risk. The CRO has unrestricted access to the Board and reports directly to both the ERC and the CEO. GRM is organized into horizontal risk teams that cover a specific risk area and vertical CRO teams that cover a particular FLU or control function. These teams work collaboratively in executing their respective duties.

***Corporate Audit***

Corporate Audit and the CAE maintain their independence from the FLUs, GRM and other control functions by reporting directly to the Audit Committee. The CAE administratively reports to the CEO. Corporate Audit provides independent assessment and validation through testing of key processes and controls across the Corporation. Corporate Audit includes Credit Review, which provides an independent assessment of credit lending decisions and the effectiveness of credit processes across the Corporation's credit platform through examinations and monitoring.

***Risk Management Processes***

The Risk Framework requires that strong risk management practices are integrated in key strategic, capital and financial planning processes and in day-to-day business processes across the Corporation, thereby ensuring risks are appropriately considered, evaluated and responded to in a timely manner. We employ an effective risk management process, referred to as

Identify, Measure, Monitor and Control, as part of our daily activities.

**Identify** – To be effectively managed, risks must be proactively identified and well understood. Proper risk identification focuses on recognizing and understanding key risks inherent in our business activities or key risks that may arise from external factors. Each employee is expected to identify and escalate risks promptly. Risk identification is an ongoing process that incorporates input from FLUs and control functions. It is designed to be forward-looking and to capture relevant risk factors across all of our lines of business.

**Measure** – Once a risk is identified, it must be prioritized and accurately measured through a systematic process including qualitative statements and quantitative limits. Risk is measured at various levels, including, but not limited to, risk type, FLU and legal entity, and also on an aggregate basis. This risk measurement process helps to capture changes in our risk profile due to changes in strategic direction, concentrations, portfolio quality and the overall economic environment. Senior management considers how risk exposures might evolve under a variety of stress scenarios.

**Monitor** – We monitor risk levels regularly to track adherence to risk appetite, policies and standards. We also regularly update risk assessments and review risk exposures. Through our monitoring, we know our level of risk relative to limits and can take action in a timely manner. We also know when risk limits are breached and have processes to appropriately report and escalate exceptions. This includes timely requests for approval to managers and alerts to executive management, management-level committees or the Board (directly or through an appropriate committee).

**Control** – We establish and communicate risk limits and controls through policies, standards, procedures and processes. The limits and controls can be adjusted by senior management or the Board when conditions or risk tolerances warrant. These limits may be absolute (e.g., loan amount, trading volume, operational loss) or relative (e.g., percentage of loan book in higher-risk categories). Our FLUs are held accountable for performing within the established limits.

The formal processes used to manage risk represent a part of our overall risk management process. We instill a strong and comprehensive culture of managing risk well through communications, training, policies, procedures and organizational roles and responsibilities. Establishing a culture reflective of our purpose to help make our customers' financial lives better and delivering on Responsible Growth is also critical to effective risk management. We are committed to the highest principles of ethical and professional conduct. Conduct risk is the risk of improper actions, behaviors or practices by the Corporation, its employees or representatives that are illegal, unethical and/or contrary to our core values that could result in harm to the Corporation, our shareholders or our customers, damage the integrity of the financial markets, or negatively impact our reputation. We have established protocols and structures so that conduct risk is governed and reported across the Corporation appropriately. All employees are held accountable for adhering to the Code of Conduct, operating within our risk appetite and managing risk in their daily business activities. In addition, our performance management and compensation practices encourage responsible risk-taking that is consistent with our Risk Framework and risk appetite.

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**Corporation-wide Stress Testing**

Integral to our Capital Planning, Financial Planning and Strategic Planning processes, we conduct capital scenario management and stress forecasting on a regular basis to better understand balance sheet, earnings and capital sensitivities to a wide range of economic and business scenarios, including economic and market conditions that are more severe than anticipated. These stress forecasts provide an understanding of the potential impacts from our risk profile on the balance sheet, earnings and capital, and serve as a key component of our capital and risk management practices. The intent of stress testing is to develop a comprehensive understanding of potential impacts of on- and off-balance sheet risks at the Corporation and certain subsidiaries and how they impact financial resiliency, which provides confidence to management, regulators and our investors.

**Contingency Planning**

We have developed and maintain comprehensive contingency plans that are designed to prepare us in advance to respond in the event of potential adverse economic, operational, financial or market stress conditions. These contingency plans include our Financial Contingency and Recovery Plan, which provides monitoring, escalation, actions and routines designed to enable us to increase capital and/or liquidity, access funding sources and reduce risk through consideration of potential options that include asset sales, business sales, capital or debt issuances, and other risk reducing strategies at various levels of capital or liquidity depletion during a period of stress. We also maintain a Resolution Plan to limit adverse systemic impacts that could be associated with a potential resolution of Bank of America.

**Strategic Risk Management**

Strategic risk is embedded in every business and is one of the major risk categories along with credit, market, liquidity, compliance, operational and reputational risks. This risk results from incorrect assumptions about external or internal factors, inappropriate business plans, ineffective business strategy execution, or failure to respond in a timely manner to changes in the regulatory, macroeconomic or competitive environments in the geographic locations in which we operate (e.g., competitor actions, changing customer preferences, product obsolescence and technology developments).

An aspect of strategic risk is the risk that the Corporation's capital levels are not adequate to meet minimum regulatory requirements and support execution of business activities or absorb losses from risks during normal or adverse economic and market conditions. As such, capital risk is managed in parallel to strategic risk.

We manage strategic risk through the Strategic Risk Enterprise Policy and integration into the strategic planning process, among other activities. Our strategic plan is consistent with our risk appetite, capital plan and liquidity requirements, and specifically addresses strategic risks impacting each business.

On an annual basis, the Board reviews and approves the strategic plan, capital plan, financial operating plan and Risk Appetite Statement. With oversight by the Board, senior management directs the lines of business to execute our strategic plan consistent with our core operating principles and risk appetite. The executive management team monitors business performance throughout the year and provides the Board with regular progress reports on whether strategic objectives and timelines are being met, including reports on strategic risks and if additional or alternative actions need to be

considered or implemented. The regular executive reviews focus on assessing forecasted earnings and returns on capital, the current risk profile, current capital and liquidity positions and related requirements, staffing levels and changes required to support the strategic plan, stress testing results, and other qualitative factors such as market growth rates and peer analysis.

Significant strategic actions, such as capital actions, material acquisitions or divestitures, and resolution plans are reviewed and approved by the Board or delegate. At the business level, processes are in place to discuss the strategic risk implications of new, expanded or modified businesses, products or services, regulatory change and other strategic initiatives, and to provide formal review and approval where required. With oversight by the Board and the ERC, executive management performs similar analyses throughout the year, and evaluates changes to the financial forecast or the risk, capital or liquidity positions as deemed appropriate to balance and optimize achieving the targeted risk appetite, shareholder returns and maintaining the targeted financial strength. Proprietary models are used to measure the capital requirements for credit, country, market, operational and strategic risks. The allocated capital assigned to each business is based on its unique risk profile. With oversight by the Board, executive management assesses the risk-adjusted returns of each business in approving strategic and financial operating plans. The businesses use allocated capital to define business strategies, and price products and transactions.

**Capital Management**

The Corporation manages its capital position so that its capital is more than adequate to support its business activities and aligns with risk, risk appetite and strategic planning. Additionally, we seek to maintain safety and soundness at all times, even under adverse scenarios, take advantage of organic growth opportunities, meet obligations to creditors and counterparties, maintain ready access to financial markets, continue to serve as a credit intermediary, remain a source of strength for our subsidiaries, and satisfy current and future regulatory capital requirements. Capital management is integrated into our risk and governance processes, as capital is a key consideration in the development of our strategic plan, risk appetite and risk limits.

We conduct an Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) on a periodic basis. The ICAAP is a forward-looking assessment of our projected capital needs and resources, incorporating earnings, balance sheet and risk forecasts under baseline and adverse economic and market conditions. We utilize periodic stress tests to assess the potential impacts to our balance sheet, earnings, regulatory capital and liquidity under a variety of stress scenarios. We perform qualitative risk assessments to identify and assess material risks not fully captured in our forecasts or stress tests. We assess the potential capital impacts of proposed changes to regulatory capital requirements. Management assesses ICAAP results and provides documented quarterly assessments of the adequacy of our capital guidelines and capital position to the Board or its committees.

We periodically review capital allocated to our businesses and allocate capital annually during the strategic and capital planning processes. For more information, see Business Segment Operations on page 36.

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**CCAR and Capital Planning**

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Federal Reserve) requires large BHCs to submit a capital plan and planned capital actions on an annual basis, consistent with the rules governing capital planning and the stress capital buffer (SCB) requirement, which include supervisory stress testing by the Federal Reserve. Based on the results of our 2025 Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) stress test under the current regulatory framework, our SCB is 2.5 percent, resulting in a Common equity tier 1 (CET1) minimum requirement of 10.0 percent, effective October 1, 2025. At December 31, 2025, the Corporation's CET1 capital ratio was 11.4 percent under the Standardized approach. As part of the Federal Reserve's release of 2026 hypothetical stress test scenarios, the Federal Reserve announced the Corporation's SCB will remain 2.5 percent through September 30, 2027. For more information, see Regulatory Developments in this section.

On July 24, 2024, the Corporation announced the Board's authorization of a $25 billion common stock repurchase program, effective August 1, 2024 (2024 Repurchase Program), which replaced the Corporation's previous repurchase program that expired on August 1, 2024. In addition, on July 23, 2025, the Corporation announced the Board's authorization of a $40 billion common stock repurchase program, effective August 1, 2025, which replaced the 2024 Repurchase Program that expired on the same date. Pursuant to these Board-authorized repurchase programs, during 2025, the Corporation repurchased $21.4 billion of common stock. For more information, see Part II, Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities on page 24.

The timing and amount of common stock repurchases are subject to various factors, including the Corporation's capital position, liquidity, financial performance and alternative uses of capital, stock trading price, regulatory requirements and general market conditions, and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. Such repurchases may be effected through open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions, including repurchase plans that satisfy the conditions of Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act).

Further, as part of our planned capital actions, during 2025, the Corporation paid common stock dividends of $8.1 billion.

**Regulatory Capital**

As a BHC, we are subject to regulatory capital rules, including Basel 3, issued by U.S. banking regulators. Basel 3 established minimum capital ratios and buffer requirements and outlined two methods of calculating risk-weighted assets (RWA), the Standardized approach and the Advanced approaches. The Standardized approach relies primarily on supervisory risk weights based on exposure type, and the Advanced approaches determine risk weights based on internal models.

The Corporation's depository institution subsidiaries are also subject to the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework. The Corporation and its primary affiliated banking entity, BANA, are Advanced approaches institutions under Basel 3 and are required to report regulatory risk-based capital ratios and RWA under both the Standardized and Advanced approaches. The lower of the capital ratios under Standardized or Advanced approaches compared to their respective regulatory capital ratio requirements is used to assess capital adequacy, including under the PCA framework. As of December 31, 2025, the Corporation's binding ratio was the Total capital ratio under the Standardized approach.

***Minimum Capital Requirements***

In order to avoid restrictions on capital distributions and discretionary bonus payments to executive officers, the Corporation must meet risk-based capital ratio requirements that include a capital conservation buffer of 2.5 percent (under the Advanced approaches only), an SCB (under the Standardized approach only), plus any applicable countercyclical capital buffer and a global systemically important bank (G-SIB) surcharge. The buffers and surcharge must be comprised solely of CET1 capital. For the period from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, the Corporation's minimum CET1 ratio requirements were 10.7 percent under the Standardized approach and 10.0 percent under the Advanced approaches. Effective October 1, 2025, the Corporation's minimum CET1 requirement was 10.0 percent under both the Standardized approach and the Advanced approaches.

The Corporation is required to calculate its G-SIB surcharge on an annual basis under two methods and is subject to the higher of the resulting two surcharges. Method 1 is consistent with the approach prescribed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision's assessment methodology and is calculated using specified indicators of systemic importance. Method 2 modifies the Method 1 approach for various factors. The Corporation's Method 1 G-SIB surcharge is 1.5 percent, and its Method 2 G-SIB surcharge is 3.0 percent. On January 1, 2027, the Corporation's G-SIB surcharge will increase by 50 bps to 2.0 percent under Method 1 and to 3.5 percent under Method 2, which will increase the Corporation's minimum capital ratio requirements. At December 31, 2025, the Corporation's CET1 capital ratio of 11.4 percent under the Standardized approach exceeded its minimum CET1 capital ratio requirement of 10.0 percent.

At December 31, 2025, the Corporation was also required to maintain a minimum supplementary leverage ratio (SLR) of 3.0 percent plus a leverage buffer of 2.0 percent in order to avoid certain restrictions on capital distributions and discretionary bonus payments to executive officers. Our insured depository institution subsidiaries were required to maintain a minimum SLR of 6.0 percent to be considered well capitalized under the PCA framework. At December 31, 2025, both the Corporation and its insured depository institution subsidiaries exceeded their minimum supplementary leverage requirements. Effective January 1, 2026, the minimum SLR requirement for the Corporation and its insured depository institutions is 3.75 percent. For more information, see Regulatory Developments in this section. The numerator of the SLR is quarter-end Basel 3 Tier 1 capital. The denominator is total leverage exposure based on the daily average of the sum of on-balance sheet exposures less permitted deductions and the simple average of certain off-balance sheet exposures, as of the end of each month in a quarter.

***Capital Composition and Ratios***

Effective in the fourth quarter of 2025, the Corporation elected to change its accounting methods related to certain tax-related equity investments and applied those changes retrospectively through a cumulative adjustment to retained earnings. For more information, see *Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles* to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Under applicable bank regulatory rules, the Corporation is not required to, and accordingly, did not revise regulatory capital information as of December 31, 2024.

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Table 10 presents Bank of America Corporation's capital ratios and related information in accordance with Basel 3 Standardized and Advanced approaches as measured at December 31, 2025 and 2024. For the periods presented herein, the Corporation met the definition of well capitalized under current regulatory requirements.

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| **Table 10** | **Bank of America Corporation Regulatory Capital under Basel 3** | **Bank of America Corporation Regulatory Capital under Basel 3** | **Bank of America Corporation Regulatory Capital under Basel 3** | |
| | | **Standardized<br>Approach** <sup>(1, 2)</sup> | **Advanced<br>Approaches** <sup>(1, 2)</sup> | **Regulatory<br>Minimum** <sup>(3)</sup> |
| (Dollars in millions, except as noted) | (Dollars in millions, except as noted) | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| **Risk-based capital metrics:** | **Risk-based capital metrics:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity tier 1 capital | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity tier 1 capital | $**201410** | $**201410** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital | **227382** | **227382** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total capital <sup>(4)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Total capital <sup>(4)</sup> | **261232** | **250347** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk-weighted assets (in billions) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk-weighted assets (in billions) | **1773** | **1570** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity tier 1 capital ratio | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity tier 1 capital ratio | **11.4%** | **12.8%** | **10.0%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital ratio | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital ratio | **12.8** | **14.5** | **11.5** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total capital ratio | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total capital ratio | **14.7** | **15.9** | **13.5** |
| **Leverage-based metrics:** | **Leverage-based metrics:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Adjusted quarterly average assets (in billions) <sup>(5)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Adjusted quarterly average assets (in billions) <sup>(5)</sup> | $**3348** | $**3348** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 leverage ratio | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 leverage ratio | **6.8%** | **6.8%** | **4.0** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supplementary leverage exposure (in billions) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supplementary leverage exposure (in billions) |  | $**3986** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supplementary leverage ratio | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supplementary leverage ratio |  | **5.7%** | **5.0** |
|  |  | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| **Risk-based capital metrics:** | **Risk-based capital metrics:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity tier 1 capital | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity tier 1 capital | $201083 | $201083 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital | 223458 | 223458 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total capital <sup>(4)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Total capital <sup>(4)</sup> | 255363 | 244809 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk-weighted assets (in billions) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk-weighted assets (in billions) | 1696 | 1490 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity tier 1 capital ratio | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity tier 1 capital ratio | 11.9% | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital ratio | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital ratio | 13.2 | 15.0 | 12.2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total capital ratio | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total capital ratio | 15.1 | 16.4 | 14.2 |
| **Leverage-based metrics:** | **Leverage-based metrics:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Adjusted quarterly average assets (in billions) <sup>(5)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Adjusted quarterly average assets (in billions) <sup>(5)</sup> | $3240 | $3240 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 leverage ratio | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 leverage ratio | 6.9% | 6.9% | 4.0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supplementary leverage exposure (in billions) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supplementary leverage exposure (in billions) |  | $3818 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supplementary leverage ratio | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supplementary leverage ratio |  | 5.9% | 5.0 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> As of January 1, 2025, current expected credit losses (CECL) transition provision's impact was fully phased-in. Capital ratios as of December 31, 2024 were calculated using the regulatory capital rule that allowed a five-year transition period related to the adoption of the CECL accounting standard on January 1, 2020.

<sup>(2)</sup> Effective in the fourth quarter of 2025, the Corporation elected to change its accounting methods for certain tax-related equity investments and applied those changes retrospectively through cumulative adjustment to retained earnings. Under applicable bank regulatory rules, the Corporation is not required to revise previously-filed regulatory capital ratios and, accordingly, did not revise regulatory capital information as of December 31, 2024.

<sup>(3)</sup> The CET1 capital regulatory minimum is the sum of the CET1 capital ratio minimum of 4.5 percent, our G-SIB surcharge of 3.0 percent, and SCB (under the Standardized approach) of 2.5 percent at December 31, 2025 and 3.2 percent at December 31, 2024. The countercyclical capital buffer was zero for both periods. The SLR regulatory minimum includes a leverage buffer of 2.0 percent.

<sup>(4)</sup> Total capital under the Advanced approaches differs from the Standardized approach due to differences in the amount permitted in Tier 2 capital related to the qualifying allowance for credit losses.

<sup>(5)</sup> Reflects total average assets adjusted for certain Tier 1 capital deductions.

At December 31, 2025, CET1 capital was $201.4 billion, an increase of $327 million from December 31, 2024, primarily due to earnings, largely offset by capital distributions and, to a lesser extent, the impact of the tax-related equity investments accounting changes. Tier 1 capital increased $3.9 billion driven by the same factors as CET1 capital as well as preferred stock issuances. Total capital under the Standardized approach increased $5.9 billion driven by the same factors as Tier 1 capital, as well as subordinated debt issuances and an increase in the adjusted allowance for credit losses included in Tier 2 capital. RWA under the Standardized approach, which drove the lower CET1 capital ratio at December 31, 2025, increased $77.2 billion during 2025 to $1,773 billion primarily driven by lending activity in *GWIM, Global Banking* and *Global Markets*. Supplementary leverage exposure at December 31, 2025 increased $167.7 billion primarily driven by increased activity in *Global Markets*.

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Table 11 shows the capital composition at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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| Table 11 | **Capital Composition under Basel 3** |  |  |
|  |  | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 |
| Total common shareholders' equity | Total common shareholders' equity | $**277251** | $270804 |
| Impact of change in accounting method <sup>(1)</sup> | Impact of change in accounting method <sup>(1)</sup> | **—** | 1596 |
| CECL transitional amount <sup>(2)</sup> | CECL transitional amount <sup>(2)</sup> | **—** | 627 |
| Goodwill, net of related deferred tax liabilities | Goodwill, net of related deferred tax liabilities | **(68651)** | (68649) |
| Deferred tax assets arising from net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards | Deferred tax assets arising from net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards | **(8761)** | (8097) |
| Intangibles, other than mortgage servicing rights, net of related deferred tax liabilities | Intangibles, other than mortgage servicing rights, net of related deferred tax liabilities | **(1386)** | (1440) |
| Defined benefit pension plan net assets | Defined benefit pension plan net assets | **(868)** | (786) |
| Cumulative unrealized net (gain) loss related to changes in fair value of financial liabilities attributable to own creditworthiness,<br> net-of-tax | Cumulative unrealized net (gain) loss related to changes in fair value of financial liabilities attributable to own creditworthiness,<br> net-of-tax | **1825** | 1491 |
| Accumulated net (gain) loss on certain cash flow hedges <sup>(3)</sup> | Accumulated net (gain) loss on certain cash flow hedges <sup>(3)</sup> | **2020** | 5629 |
| Other | Other | **(20)** | (92) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Common equity tier 1 capital** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Common equity tier 1 capital** | **201410** | 201083 |
| Qualifying preferred stock, net of issuance cost | Qualifying preferred stock, net of issuance cost | **25991** | 22391 |
| Other | Other | **(19)** | (16) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Tier 1 capital** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Tier 1 capital** | **227382** | 223458 |
| Tier 2 capital instruments | Tier 2 capital instruments | **19627** | 18592 |
| Qualifying allowance for credit losses <sup>(2)</sup> | Qualifying allowance for credit losses <sup>(2)</sup> | **14431** | 13558 |
| Other | Other | **(208)** | (245) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total capital under the Standardized approach** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total capital under the Standardized approach** | **261232** | 255363 |
| Adjustment in qualifying allowance for credit losses under the Advanced approaches <sup>(2)</sup> | Adjustment in qualifying allowance for credit losses under the Advanced approaches <sup>(2)</sup> | **(10885)** | (10554) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total capital under the Advanced approaches** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total capital under the Advanced approaches** | $**250347** | $244809 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Represents the decrease in retained earnings due to the Corporation's election to change its accounting methods for certain tax-related equity investments in the fourth quarter of 2025. Under applicable bank regulatory rules, the Corporation is not required to revise previously-filed regulatory capital ratios and, accordingly, did not revise regulatory capital information as of December 31, 2024.

<sup>(2)</sup> The qualifying allowance for credit losses under the Standardized approach and under the Advanced approaches include the impact of transition provisions related to the CECL accounting standard. As of January 1, 2025, CECL transition provision's impact was fully phased-in. December 31, 2024 includes 25 percent of the CECL transition provision's impact as of December 31, 2021.

<sup>(3)</sup> Includes amounts in accumulated OCI related to the hedging of items that are not recognized at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Table 12 shows the components of RWA as measured under Basel 3 at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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| Table 12 | **Risk-weighted Assets under Basel 3** |  |  |  |  |
|  |  | **Standardized Approach** | **Advanced Approaches** | Standardized Approach | Advanced Approaches |
|  |  | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| (Dollars in billions) | (Dollars in billions) | **2025** | **2025** | 2024 | 2024 |
| Credit risk | Credit risk | $**1694** | $**1087** | $1623 | $1015 |
| Market risk | Market risk | **79** | **79** | 73 | 73 |
| Operational risk | Operational risk | **n/a** | **357** | n/a | 359 |
| Risks related to credit valuation adjustments | Risks related to credit valuation adjustments | **n/a** | **47** | n/a | 43 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total risk-weighted assets** <sup>(1)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total risk-weighted assets** <sup>(1)</sup> | $**1773** | $**1570** | $1696 | $1490 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Effective October 1, 2025, the Corporation elected to change its accounting methods for certain tax-related equity investments and applied those changes retrospectively. Under applicable bank regulatory rules, the Corporation is not required to revise previously-filed regulatory capital ratios and, accordingly, did not revise regulatory capital information as of December 31, 2024.

n/a = not applicable

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***Bank of America, N.A. Regulatory Capital***

Table 13 presents regulatory capital information for BANA in accordance with Basel 3 Standardized and Advanced approaches as measured at December 31, 2025 and 2024. BANA met the definition of well capitalized under the PCA framework for both periods.

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| Table 13 | **Bank of America, N.A. Regulatory Capital under Basel 3** | **Bank of America, N.A. Regulatory Capital under Basel 3** | **Bank of America, N.A. Regulatory Capital under Basel 3** |  |
|  |  | **Standardized<br>Approach** <sup>(1, 2)</sup> | **Advanced<br>Approaches** <sup>(1, 2)</sup> | **Regulatory<br>Minimum** <sup>(3)</sup> |
| (Dollars in millions, except as noted) | (Dollars in millions, except as noted) | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| **Risk-based capital metrics:** | **Risk-based capital metrics:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity tier 1 capital | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity tier 1 capital | $**190831** | $**190831** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital | **190831** | **190831** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total capital <sup>(4)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Total capital <sup>(4)</sup> | **206640** | **196006** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk-weighted assets (in billions) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk-weighted assets (in billions) | **1530** | **1227** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity tier 1 capital ratio | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity tier 1 capital ratio | **12.5%** | **15.6%** | **7.0%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital ratio | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital ratio | **12.5** | **15.6** | **8.5** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total capital ratio | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total capital ratio | **13.5** | **16.0** | **10.5** |
| **Leverage-based metrics:** | **Leverage-based metrics:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Adjusted quarterly average assets (in billions) <sup>(5)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Adjusted quarterly average assets (in billions) <sup>(5)</sup> | $**2592** | $**2592** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 leverage ratio | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 leverage ratio | **7.4%** | **7.4%** | **5.0** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supplementary leverage exposure (in billions) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supplementary leverage exposure (in billions) |  | $**3101** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supplementary leverage ratio | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supplementary leverage ratio |  | **6.2%** | **6.0** |
|  |  | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| **Risk-based capital metrics:** | **Risk-based capital metrics:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity tier 1 capital | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity tier 1 capital | $194341 | $194341 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital | 194341 | 194341 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total capital <sup>(4)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Total capital <sup>(4)</sup> | 209256 | 198923 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk-weighted assets (in billions) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk-weighted assets (in billions) | 1444 | 1151 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity tier 1 capital ratio | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity tier 1 capital ratio | 13.5% | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital ratio | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital ratio | 13.5 | 16.9 | 8.5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total capital ratio | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total capital ratio | 14.5 | 17.3 | 10.5 |
| **Leverage-based metrics:** | **Leverage-based metrics:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Adjusted quarterly average assets (in billions) <sup>(5)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Adjusted quarterly average assets (in billions) <sup>(5)</sup> | $2546 | $2546 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 leverage ratio | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 leverage ratio | 7.6% | 7.6% | 5.0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supplementary leverage exposure (in billions) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supplementary leverage exposure (in billions) |  | $3015 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supplementary leverage ratio | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supplementary leverage ratio |  | 6.4% | 6.0 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> As of January 1, 2025, CECL transition provision's impact was fully phased-in. Capital ratios as of December 31, 2024 were calculated using the regulatory capital rule that allowed a five-year transition period related to the adoption of the CECL accounting standard on January 1, 2020.

<sup>(2)</sup> Effective in the fourth quarter of 2025, the Corporation elected to change its accounting methods for certain tax-related equity investments and applied those changes retrospectively through cumulative adjustment to retained earnings. Under applicable bank regulatory rules, the Corporation is not required to revise previously-filed regulatory capital ratios and, accordingly, did not revise regulatory capital information as of December 31, 2024.

<sup>(3)</sup> Risk-based capital regulatory minimums at both December 31, 2025 and 2024 are the minimum ratios under Basel 3 including a capital conservation buffer of 2.5 percent. The regulatory minimums for the leverage ratios as of both period ends are the percent required to be considered well capitalized under the PCA framework.

<sup>(4)</sup> Total capital under the Advanced approaches differs from the Standardized approach due to differences in the amount permitted in Tier 2 capital related to the qualifying allowance for credit losses.

<sup>(5)</sup> Reflects total average assets adjusted for certain Tier 1 capital deductions.

**Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity Requirements**

Total loss-absorbing capacity (TLAC) consists of the Corporation's Tier 1 capital and eligible long-term debt issued directly by the Corporation. Eligible long-term debt for TLAC ratios is comprised of unsecured debt that has a remaining maturity of at least one year and satisfies additional requirements as prescribed in the TLAC final rule. As with the risk-based capital ratios and SLR, the Corporation is required to maintain TLAC ratios in excess of minimum requirements plus applicable buffers to avoid restrictions on capital distributions and discretionary bonus payments to executive officers. Table 14 presents the Corporation's TLAC and long-term debt ratios and related information as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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| Table 14 | **Bank of America Corporation Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity and Long-Term Debt** | **Bank of America Corporation Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity and Long-Term Debt** | **Bank of America Corporation Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity and Long-Term Debt** | **Bank of America Corporation Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity and Long-Term Debt** | **Bank of America Corporation Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity and Long-Term Debt** |
|  |  | <br>**TLAC** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Regulatory Minimum** <sup>(2)</sup> | **Long-term <br>Debt** | **Regulatory Minimum** <sup>(3)</sup> |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| Total eligible balance | Total eligible balance | $**466728** |  | $**225518** |  |
| Percentage of risk-weighted assets <sup>(4)</sup> | Percentage of risk-weighted assets <sup>(4)</sup> | **26.3%** | **22.0%** | **12.7%** | **9.0%** |
| Percentage of supplementary leverage exposure | Percentage of supplementary leverage exposure | **11.7** | **9.5** | **5.7** | **4.5** |
|  |  | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| Total eligible balance | Total eligible balance | $459857 |  | $220666 |  |
| Percentage of risk-weighted assets <sup>(4)</sup> | Percentage of risk-weighted assets <sup>(4)</sup> | 27.1% | 22.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Percentage of supplementary leverage exposure | Percentage of supplementary leverage exposure | 12.0 | 9.5 | 5.8 | 4.5 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> As of January 1, 2025, CECL transition provision's impact was fully phased-in. TLAC ratios as of December 31, 2024 were calculated using the regulatory capital rule that allowed a five-year transition period related to the adoption of the CECL accounting standard on January 1, 2020.

<sup>(2)</sup> The TLAC RWA regulatory minimum consists of 18.0 percent plus a TLAC RWA buffer comprised of 2.5 percent plus the Method 1 G-SIB surcharge of 1.5 percent. The countercyclical buffer is zero for both periods. The TLAC supplementary leverage exposure regulatory minimum consists of 7.5 percent plus a 2.0 percent TLAC leverage buffer. The TLAC RWA and leverage buffers must be comprised solely of CET1 capital and Tier 1 capital, respectively.

<sup>(3)</sup> The long-term debt RWA regulatory minimum is comprised of 6.0 percent plus the Corporation's Method 2 G-SIB surcharge of 3.0 percent. The long-term debt leverage exposure regulatory minimum is 4.5 percent.

<sup>(4)</sup> The approach that yields the higher RWA is used to calculate TLAC and long-term debt ratios, which was the Standardized approach as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.

**Regulatory Developments**

On November 25, 2025, the Federal Reserve, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and FDIC issued a final rule that modified enhanced SLR requirements for bank holding companies and their insured depository institution subsidiaries, with corresponding revisions to TLAC and long-term debt requirements. Under the final rule, static buffer requirements have been replaced with a dynamic buffer requirement equal to 50 percent of the G-SIB's Method 1 surcharge, with the buffer capped at one percent for insured depository institutions. The Corporation elected to early adopt the final rule as of January 1, 2026, which decreased the regulatory minimum SLR requirement to 3.75 percent from 5.0 percent for the Corporation, and to 3.75 percent from 6.0 percent for BANA as of the same date. For more information on the Corporation's Method 1 and Method 2 G-SIB surcharge, see Minimum Capital Requirements in this section.

On October 24, 2025, the Federal Reserve issued two notices of proposed rulemaking (NPRs) related to its annual stress test. The first NPR requested comment on the hypothetical scenarios that will be used in the 2026 supervisory stress test. The Federal Reserve released these scenarios on February 4, 2026. The second NPR requests comment on the models the Federal Reserve uses to conduct the supervisory stress test. This NPR also outlines proposed changes to the broader stress testing framework and codifies an enhanced disclosure process under which the Federal Reserve would annually publish and invite public comment on stress test scenarios, models and material changes to those models.

On April 17, 2025, the Federal Reserve issued an NPR to modify the capital plan rule and SCB requirements. Under this NPR, results from the two most recent annual supervisory stress tests would be averaged to determine the Corporation's SCB requirement. In addition, the annual effective date of the SCB requirement would change from October 1st of the current year to January 1st of the following year, providing banks with additional time to comply with their new capital requirements.

**Regulatory Capital and Securities Regulation**

The Corporation's principal U.S. broker-dealer subsidiaries are BofA Securities, Inc. (BofAS) and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (MLPF&S). The Corporation's principal European subsidiaries undertaking broker-dealer activities are Merrill Lynch International (MLI) and BofA Securities Europe SA (BofASE).

The U.S. broker-dealer subsidiaries are subject to the net capital requirements of Rule 15c3-1 under the Exchange Act. BofAS computes its capital requirements as an alternative net capital broker-dealer under Rule 15c3-1(a)(7) and Rule 15c3-1e, which permit the use of SEC-approved models, and MLPF&S computes its capital requirements in accordance with the alternative standard under Rule 15c3-1. BofAS is registered as a futures commission merchant and is subject to Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Regulation 1.17. The U.S. broker-dealer subsidiaries are also registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA). Pursuant to FINRA Rule 4110, FINRA may impose higher net capital requirements than Rule 15c3-1 under the Exchange Act with respect to each of the broker-dealers.

BofAS provides institutional services, and in accordance with the alternative net capital requirements, is required to regularly maintain tentative net capital in excess of $5.0 billion and net capital in excess of the greater of $1.0 billion or a certain percentage of its reserve requirement in addition to a certain percentage of securities-based swap risk margin. BofAS must also notify the SEC in the event its tentative net capital is less than $6.0 billion. BofAS is also required to hold a certain percentage of its customers' and affiliates' risk-based margin in order to meet its CFTC minimum net capital requirement. At December 31, 2025, BofAS had tentative net capital of $28.2 billion. BofAS also had regulatory net capital of $23.0 billion, which exceeded the minimum requirement of $5.1 billion.

MLPF&S provides retail services and is required to maintain net capital that is the greater of $250,000 or two percent of a certain component of its reserve calculation. At December 31, 2025, MLPF&S' regulatory net capital was $8.1 billion, which exceeded the minimum requirement of $175 million.

Our European broker-dealers are subject to requirements from U.S. and non-U.S. regulators. MLI, a U.K. investment firm, is regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority and is subject to certain regulatory capital requirements. At December 31, 2025, MLI's capital resources were $33.4 billion, which exceeded the minimum Pillar 1 requirement of $13.2 billion.

BofASE, an authorized credit institution with its head office located in France, is regulated by the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution and the Autorité des Marchés Financiers, and supervised under the Single Supervisory Mechanism by the European Central Bank. At December 31, 2025, BofASE's capital resources were $11.8 billion, which exceeded the minimum Pillar 1 requirement of $4.0 billion.

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In addition, MLI and BofASE remained conditionally registered with the SEC as security-based swap dealers, and maintained net liquid assets at December 31, 2025 that exceeded the applicable minimum requirements under the Exchange Act. The entities are also registered as swap dealers with the CFTC and met applicable capital requirements at December 31, 2025.

**Liquidity Risk**

**Funding and Liquidity Risk Management**

Our primary liquidity risk management objective is to meet expected or unexpected cash flow and collateral requirements, including payments under long-term debt agreements, commitments to extend credit and customer deposit withdrawals, while continuing to support our businesses and customers under a range of economic conditions. To achieve that objective, we analyze and monitor our liquidity risk under expected and stressed conditions, maintain liquidity and access to diverse funding sources, including our stable deposit base, and seek to align liquidity-related incentives and risks. These liquidity risk management practices have allowed us to effectively manage market fluctuations from the elevated interest rate environment, inflationary pressures and changes in the macroeconomic environment.

We define liquidity as readily available assets, limited to cash and high-quality, liquid, unencumbered securities that we can use to meet our contractual and contingent financial obligations as they arise. We manage our liquidity position through line of business and ALM activities, as well as through our legal entity funding strategy, on both a forward and current (including intraday) basis under both expected and stressed conditions. We believe that a centralized approach to funding and liquidity management enhances our ability to monitor liquidity requirements, maximizes access to funding sources, minimizes borrowing costs and facilitates timely responses to liquidity events.

We provide centralized funding and liquidity management through a variety of activities, including monitoring of established limits, assessing exposures under both normal and stressed conditions and reviewing liquidity risk management processes and controls. GRM provides oversight of liquidity management across the Corporation, including FLUs and legal entities. GRM oversees the liquidity risk management governance structure, establishes liquidity risk policies, and provides independent review and challenge of the Corporation's liquidity risk management processes.

The Board, its risk committee and various management committees oversee the Corporation's liquidity activities and risk governance. The Board and/or ERC approve our liquidity risk policy, Financial Contingency and Recovery Plan and liquidity risk appetite limits. Management committees responsible for liquidity governance include the Corporation's Management Risk Committee, Asset and Liability Governance Committee, Liquidity Risk Committee and Asset and Liability Management Investment Committee. For more information, see Managing Risk on page 88. Under this governance framework, we developed certain funding and liquidity risk management practices which include: maintaining liquidity at Bank of America Corporation (Parent) and selected subsidiaries, including our bank subsidiaries and

other regulated entities; determining what amounts of liquidity are appropriate for these entities based on analysis of debt maturities and other potential cash outflows, including those that we may experience during stressed market conditions; diversifying funding sources, considering our asset profile and legal entity structure; and performing contingency planning.

***NB Holdings Corporation***

Bank of America Corporation, as the parent company (the Parent), which is a separate and distinct legal entity from our bank and nonbank subsidiaries, has an intercompany arrangement with our wholly-owned holding company subsidiary, NB Holdings Corporation (NB Holdings). We have transferred, and agreed to transfer, additional Parent assets not required to satisfy anticipated near-term expenditures to NB Holdings. The Parent is expected to continue to have access to the same flow of dividends, interest and other amounts of cash necessary to service its debt, pay dividends and perform other obligations as it would have had it not entered into these arrangements and transferred any assets. These arrangements support our preferred single point of entry resolution strategy, under which only the Parent would be resolved under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

In consideration for the transfer of assets, NB Holdings issued a subordinated note to the Parent in a principal amount equal to the value of the transferred assets. The aggregate principal amount of the note will increase by the amount of any future asset transfers. NB Holdings also provided the Parent with a committed line of credit that allows the Parent to draw funds necessary to service near-term cash needs. These arrangements support our preferred single point of entry resolution strategy, under which only the Parent would be resolved under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. These arrangements include provisions to terminate the line of credit, forgive the subordinated note and require the Parent to transfer its remaining financial assets to NB Holdings if our projected liquidity resources deteriorate so severely that resolution of the Parent becomes imminent.

***Global Liquidity Sources and Other Unencumbered Assets***

We maintain liquidity available to the Corporation, including the Parent and selected subsidiaries, in the form of cash and high- quality, liquid, unencumbered securities. Our liquidity buffer, referred to as Global Liquidity Sources (GLS), is comprised of assets that are readily available to the Parent and selected subsidiaries, including holding company, bank and broker-dealer subsidiaries, even during stressed market conditions. Our cash is primarily on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank and, to a lesser extent, central banks outside of the U.S. We limit the composition of high-quality, liquid, unencumbered securities to U.S. government securities, U.S. agency securities, U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities and other investment-grade securities, and a select group of non-U.S. government securities. We can obtain cash for these securities, even in stressed conditions, through repurchase agreements or outright sales. We hold our GLS in legal entities that allow us to meet the liquidity requirements of our global businesses, and we consider the impact of potential regulatory, tax, legal and other restrictions that could limit the transferability of funds among entities.

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Table 15 presents average GLS for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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| **Table 15** | **Average Global Liquidity Sources** | **Average Global Liquidity Sources** | **Average Global Liquidity Sources** |
| | | **Three Months Ended**<br>**December 31** | **Three Months Ended**<br>**December 31** |
| (Dollars in billions) | (Dollars in billions) | **December 31<br>2025** | December 31<br>2024 |
| Bank entities | Bank entities | $**789** | $777 |
| Nonbank and other entities <sup>(1)</sup> | Nonbank and other entities <sup>(1)</sup> | **186** | 176 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Average Global Liquidity Sources** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Average Global Liquidity Sources** | $**975** | $953 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Nonbank includes Parent, NB Holdings and other regulated entities.

Our bank subsidiaries' liquidity is primarily driven by deposit and lending activity, as well as securities valuation and net debt activity. Bank subsidiaries can also generate incremental liquidity by pledging a range of unencumbered loans and securities to certain FHLBs and the Federal Reserve Discount Window. The cash we could have obtained by borrowing against this pool of specifically-identified eligible assets was $343 billion and $328 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024. We have established operational procedures to enable us to borrow against these assets, including regularly monitoring our total pool of eligible loans and securities collateral. Eligibility is defined in guidelines from the FHLBs and the Federal Reserve and is subject to change at their discretion. Due to regulatory restrictions, liquidity generated by the bank subsidiaries can generally be used only to fund obligations within the bank subsidiaries, and transfers to the Parent or nonbank subsidiaries may be subject to prior regulatory approval.

Liquidity is also held in nonbank entities, including the Parent, NB Holdings and other regulated entities. The Parent and NB Holdings liquidity is typically in the form of cash deposited at BANA, which is excluded from the liquidity at bank subsidiaries, and high-quality, liquid, unencumbered securities. Liquidity held in other regulated entities, comprised primarily of broker-dealer subsidiaries, is primarily available to meet the obligations of that entity, and transfers to the Parent or to any other subsidiary may be subject to prior regulatory approval due to regulatory restrictions and minimum requirements. Our other regulated entities also hold unencumbered investment-grade securities and equities that we believe could be used to generate additional liquidity.

Table 16 presents the composition of average GLS for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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| **Table 16** | **Average Global Liquidity Sources Composition** | **Average Global Liquidity Sources Composition** | **Average Global Liquidity Sources Composition** |
| | | **Three Months Ended**<br>**December 31** | **Three Months Ended**<br>**December 31** |
| (Dollars in billions) | (Dollars in billions) | **December 31<br>2025** | December 31<br>2024 |
| Cash on deposit | Cash on deposit | $**227** | $315 |
| U.S. Treasury securities | U.S. Treasury securities | **371** | 313 |
| U.S. agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, and other investment-grade securities | U.S. agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, and other investment-grade securities | **336** | 296 |
| Non-U.S. government securities | Non-U.S. government securities | **41** | 29 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Average Global Liquidity Sources** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Average Global Liquidity Sources** | $**975** | $953 |

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Our GLS are substantially the same in composition to what qualifies as High Quality Liquid Assets (HQLA) under the final U.S. Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) rules. However, HQLA for purposes of calculating LCR is not reported at market value, but

at a lower value that incorporates regulatory deductions and the exclusion of excess liquidity held at certain subsidiaries. The LCR is calculated as the amount of a financial institution's unencumbered HQLA relative to the estimated net cash outflows the institution could encounter over a 30-day period of significant liquidity stress, expressed as a percentage. Our average consolidated HQLA, on a net basis, was $667 billion and $623 billion for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. For the same periods, the average consolidated LCR was 112 percent and 113 percent. Our LCR fluctuates due to normal business flows from customer activity.

***Liquidity Stress Analysis***

We utilize liquidity stress analysis to assist us in determining the appropriate amounts of liquidity to maintain at the Parent and our subsidiaries to meet contractual and contingent cash outflows under a range of scenarios. The scenarios we consider and utilize incorporate market-wide and Corporation-specific events, including potential credit rating downgrades for the Parent and our subsidiaries, and more severe events including potential resolution scenarios. The scenarios are based on our historical experience, experience of distressed and failed financial institutions, regulatory guidance, and both expected and unexpected future events.

The types of potential contractual and contingent cash outflows we consider in our scenarios may include, but are not limited to, upcoming contractual maturities of unsecured debt and reductions in new debt issuances; diminished access to secured financing markets; potential deposit withdrawals; increased draws on loan commitments, liquidity facilities and letters of credit; additional collateral that counterparties could call if our credit ratings were downgraded; collateral and margin requirements arising from market value changes; and potential liquidity required to maintain businesses and finance customer activities. Changes in certain market factors, including, but not limited to, credit rating downgrades, could negatively impact potential contractual and contingent outflows and the related financial instruments, and in some cases these impacts could be material to our financial results.

We consider all sources of funds that we could access during each stress scenario and focus particularly on matching available sources with corresponding liquidity requirements by legal entity. We also use the stress modeling results to manage our asset and liability profile and establish limits and guidelines on certain funding sources and businesses.

***Net Stable Funding Ratio***

The Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) is a liquidity requirement for large banks to maintain a minimum level of stable funding over a one-year period. The requirement is intended to support the ability of banks to lend to households and businesses in both normal and adverse economic conditions and is complementary to the LCR, which focuses on short-term liquidity risks. The U.S. NSFR applies to the Corporation on a consolidated basis and to our insured depository institutions. For both the three months ended September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2025, the average consolidated NSFR was 120 percent.

***Diversified Funding Sources***

We fund our assets primarily with a mix of deposits, and secured and unsecured liabilities through a centralized, globally coordinated funding approach diversified across products, programs, markets, currencies and investor groups.

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The primary benefits of our centralized funding approach include greater control, reduced funding costs, wider name recognition by investors and greater flexibility to meet the variable funding requirements of subsidiaries. Where regulations, time zone differences or other business considerations make Parent funding impractical, certain other subsidiaries may issue their own debt.

We fund a substantial portion of our lending activities through our deposits, which were $2.02 trillion and $1.97 trillion at December 31, 2025 and 2024. Deposits are primarily generated by our *Consumer Banking, GWIM* and *Global Banking* segments. These deposits are diversified by clients, product type and geography, and the majority of our U.S. deposits are insured by the FDIC.

At December 31, 2025, 47 percent of our deposits were in *Consumer Banking*, 14 percent in *GWIM* and 32 percent in *Global Banking*. As of the same period, approximately 70 percent of consumer and small business deposits and 81 percent of U.S. deposits in *Global Banking* were held by clients who have had accounts with us for 10 or more years. In addition, at December 31, 2025 and 2024, 26 percent and 27 percent of our deposits were noninterest bearing and included operating accounts of our consumer and commercial clients. During the three months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, rates paid on deposits were 55 bps and 64 bps in *Consumer Banking*, 221 bps and 275 bps in *GWIM*, and 252 bps and 297 bps in *Global Bankin*g. For information on annual rates paid on consolidated deposit balances, see Table 6 on page 34.

We consider a substantial portion of our deposit base to be a stable, low-cost and consistent source of funding. We believe this deposit funding is generally less sensitive to interest rate

changes, market volatility or changes in our credit ratings than wholesale funding sources. Our lending activities may also be financed through secured borrowings, including credit card securitizations and securitizations with government-sponsored enterprises (GSE), the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and private-label investors, as well as FHLB loans.

Our trading activities in other regulated entities are primarily funded on a secured basis through securities lending and repurchase agreements, and these amounts will vary based on customer activity and market conditions. We believe funding these activities in the secured financing markets is more cost-efficient and less sensitive to changes in our credit ratings than unsecured financing. Repurchase agreements are generally short-term and often overnight. Disruptions in secured financing markets for financial institutions have occurred in prior market cycles, which resulted in adverse changes in terms or significant reductions in the availability of such financing. We manage the liquidity risks arising from secured funding by sourcing funding globally from a diverse group of counterparties, providing a range of securities collateral and pursuing longer durations, when appropriate. For more information on secured financing agreements, see *Note 10 – Securities Financing Agreements, Short-term Borrowings, Collateral and Restricted Cash* to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

***Long-term Debt***

The Corporation's long-term debt largely consists of senior, senior structured, subordinated and junior subordinated notes issued by the Parent and/or BANA. The following table provides the carrying value of long-term debt at December 31, 2025.

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| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **December 31, 2025** |
| **Bank of America Corporation** | **Bank of America Corporation** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Senior notes  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Senior notes  | $**187569** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Senior structured notes  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Senior structured notes  | **20369** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subordinated notes | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subordinated notes | **25428** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Junior subordinated notes  | &nbsp;&nbsp;Junior subordinated notes  | **750** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Bank of America Corporation** <sup>(1)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Bank of America Corporation** <sup>(1)</sup> | **234116** |
| **Bank of America, N.A.** | **Bank of America, N.A.** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Senior notes <sup>(1)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Senior notes <sup>(1)</sup> | **16872** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Subordinated notes <sup>(1)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Subordinated notes <sup>(1)</sup> | **1403** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Advances from Federal Home Loan Banks | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Advances from Federal Home Loan Banks | **4175** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Securitizations and other bank VIEs <sup>(2)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Securitizations and other bank VIEs <sup>(2)</sup> | **6442** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other |  | **600** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Bank of America, N.A.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Bank of America, N.A.** | **29492** |
| **Other debt** | **Other debt** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Structured liabilities | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Structured liabilities | **53803** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Nonbank VIEs <sup>(2)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Nonbank VIEs <sup>(2)</sup> | **405** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total other debt** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total other debt** | **54208** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | $**317816** |

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<sup>(1)</sup> As of December 31, 2025, the par values of Bank of America's senior notes, senior structured notes, subordinated notes and junior subordinated notes were $201.5 billion, $23.5 billion, $25.2 billion and $1.3 billion, respectively. As of December 31, 2025, the par values of BANA's senior notes and subordinated notes were $16.9 billion and $1.2 billion. The par value of long-term debt is the nominal or face value of each instrument as of December 31, 2025, and except for senior structured notes, represents the amount owed at the maturity date. The senior structured notes include zero coupon notes, whose par value increases through maturity and have a current par of $10.0 billion, compared to $28.1 billion owed at maturity. The par value of long-term debt is used by regulators and rating agencies to calculate certain resolution metrics.

<sup>(2)</sup> Represents liabilities of consolidated variable interest entities (VIEs) included in long-term debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Total long-term debt increased $34.5 billion to $317.8 billion during 2025 primarily due to debt issuances and valuation adjustments, partially offset by maturities and redemptions. We may, from time to time, purchase outstanding debt instruments in various transactions, depending on market conditions, liquidity and other factors. Our other regulated entities may also make markets in our debt instruments to provide liquidity for investors.

At December 31, 2025, Bank of America Corporation's senior notes of $187.6 billion included $177.8 billion of outstanding notes, substantially all of which are both TLAC eligible and callable at least one year before their stated maturities. Of these senior notes, $24.5 billion will be callable and become TLAC ineligible during 2026, and $27.4 billion, $28.1 billion, $8.4 billion and $21.7 billion will do so during each of 2027 through 2030, respectively, and $67.7 billion thereafter.

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We issue long-term unsecured debt in a variety of maturities and currencies to achieve cost-efficient funding and to maintain an appropriate maturity profile. While the cost and availability of unsecured funding may be negatively impacted by general market conditions or by matters specific to the financial services industry or the Corporation, we seek to mitigate refinancing risk by actively managing the amount of our borrowings that we anticipate will mature within any month or quarter. We may issue unsecured debt in the form of structured notes for client purposes, certain of which qualify as TLAC-eligible debt. During 2025, we issued $44.4 billion of structured notes, which are debt obligations that pay investors returns linked to other debt or equity securities, indices, currencies or commodities. We typically hedge the returns we are obligated to pay on these liabilities with derivatives and/or investments in the underlying instruments, so that from a funding perspective, the cost is similar to our other unsecured long-term debt. We could be required to settle certain structured note obligations for cash or other securities prior to maturity under certain circumstances, which we consider for liquidity planning purposes. We believe, however, that a portion of such borrowings will remain outstanding beyond the earliest put or redemption date.

Substantially all of our senior and subordinated debt obligations contain no provisions that could trigger a requirement for an early repayment, require additional collateral support, result in changes to terms, accelerate maturity or create additional financial obligations upon an adverse change in our credit ratings, financial ratios, earnings, cash flows or stock price. For more information on long-term debt funding, including issuances and maturities and redemptions, see *Note 11 – Long-term Debt* to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

We use derivative transactions to manage the duration, interest rate and currency risks of our borrowings, considering the characteristics of the assets they are funding. For more information on our ALM activities, see Interest Rate Risk Management for the Banking Book on page 121.

***Uninsured Deposits***

The FDIC insures the Corporation's U.S. deposits up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank for each account ownership category, and various country-specific funds insure non-U.S. deposits up to specified limits. Deposits that exceed insurance limits are uninsured. At December 31, 2025, the Corporation's deposits totaled $2.02 trillion, of which total estimated uninsured U.S. and non-U.S. deposits were $723.0 billion and $134.9 billion. At December 31, 2024, the Corporation's deposits totaled $1.97 trillion, of which total estimated uninsured U.S. and non-U.S. deposits were $646.2 billion and $124.9 billion. Deposit balances exclude $11.9 billion and $16.9 billion of collateral received on certain derivative contracts that are netted against the derivative asset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2025 and 2024. Estimated uninsured deposits presented in this section reflect amounts disclosed in our regulatory reports, adjusted to exclude related accrued interest and intercompany deposit balances.

The Corporation's estimated uninsured deposits include time deposits. At December 31, 2025, the Corporation's time deposits totaled $212.5 billion, of which estimated uninsured time deposits totaled $47.1 billion. Table 18 presents the Corporation's estimated uninsured U.S. and non-U.S. time deposits by remaining maturity. For more information on our liquidity sources, see Global Liquidity Sources and Other Unencumbered Assets, and for more information on deposits,

see Diversified Funding Sources in this section. For more information on contractual time deposit maturities, see *Note 9 – Deposits* to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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| **Table 18** | **Uninsured Time Deposits** <sup>(1)</sup>  | **Uninsured Time Deposits** <sup>(1)</sup>  | **Uninsured Time Deposits** <sup>(1)</sup>  | **Uninsured Time Deposits** <sup>(1)</sup>  |
| | | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **U.S.** | **Non-U.S.** | **Total** |
| Uninsured time deposits with a maturity of: | Uninsured time deposits with a maturity of: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3 months or less | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3 months or less | $14364 | $10960 | $**25324** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Over 3 months through 6 months | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Over 3 months through 6 months | 8243 | 499 | **8742** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Over 6 months through 12 months | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Over 6 months through 12 months | 7937 | 1005 | **8942** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Over 12 months | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Over 12 months | 272 | 3771 | **4043** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | $**30816** | $**16235** | $**47051** |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Amounts are estimated based on the regulatory methodologies defined by each local jurisdiction.

***Contingency Planning***

We maintain contingency funding plans that outline our potential responses to liquidity stress events at various levels of severity. These policies and plans are based on stress scenarios and include potential funding strategies and communication and notification procedures that we would implement in the event we experienced stressed liquidity conditions. We periodically review and test the contingency funding plans to validate efficacy and assess readiness.

Our U.S. bank subsidiaries can access contingency funding through the Federal Reserve Discount Window. Certain non-U.S. subsidiaries have access to central bank facilities in the jurisdictions in which they operate. While we do not rely on these sources in our liquidity modeling, we maintain the policies, procedures and governance processes that would enable us to access these sources if necessary.

***Credit Ratings***

Our borrowing costs and ability to raise funds are impacted by our credit ratings. In addition, credit ratings may be important to customers or counterparties when we compete in certain markets and when we seek to engage in certain transactions, including over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives. Thus, it is our objective to maintain high-quality credit ratings, and management maintains an active dialogue with the major rating agencies.

Credit ratings and outlooks are opinions expressed by rating agencies on our creditworthiness and that of our obligations or securities, including long-term debt, short-term borrowings, preferred stock and other securities, including asset securitizations. Our credit ratings are subject to ongoing review by the rating agencies, and they consider a number of factors, including our own financial strength, performance, prospects and operations as well as factors not under our control. The rating agencies could make adjustments to our ratings at any time, and they provide no assurances that they will maintain our ratings at current levels.

Other factors that influence our credit ratings include changes to the rating agencies' methodologies for our industry or certain security types; the rating agencies' assessment of the general operating environment for financial services companies; our relative positions in the markets in which we compete; our various risk exposures and risk management policies and activities; pending litigation and other contingencies or potential tail risks; our reputation; our liquidity position, diversity of funding sources and funding costs; the current and expected level and volatility of our earnings; our capital position and capital management practices; our corporate governance; the

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sovereign credit ratings of the U.S. government; current or future regulatory and legislative initiatives; and the agencies' views on whether the U.S. government would provide meaningful support to the Corporation or its subsidiaries in a crisis.

The ratings and outlooks from Moody's Investors Service, Standard & Poor's Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings for the Corporation did not change in 2025. On May 19, 2025, Moody's Investors Service downgraded its rating for the long-term senior

debt of BANA to Aa2 from Aa1, removing one notch of rating uplift for government support as a consequence of the agency's downgrade of U.S. sovereign debt. The ratings and outlooks from Standard & Poor's Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings for the Corporation's rated subsidiaries did not change in 2025.

Table 19 presents the Corporation's current long-term/short-term senior debt ratings and outlooks expressed by the rating agencies.

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| **Table 19** | **Senior Debt Ratings** | **Senior Debt Ratings** | **Senior Debt Ratings** | **Senior Debt Ratings** | **Senior Debt Ratings** | **Senior Debt Ratings** | **Senior Debt Ratings** | **Senior Debt Ratings** | **Senior Debt Ratings** | **Senior Debt Ratings** |
| | | **Moody's Investors Service** | **Moody's Investors Service** | **Moody's Investors Service** | **Standard & Poor's Global Ratings** | **Standard & Poor's Global Ratings** | **Standard & Poor's Global Ratings** | **Fitch Ratings** | **Fitch Ratings** | **Fitch Ratings** |
| | | **Long-term** | **Short-term** | **Outlook** | **Long-term** | **Short-term** | **Outlook** | **Long-term** | **Short-term** | **Outlook** |
| Bank of America Corporation | Bank of America Corporation | **A1** | **P-1** | **Stable** | **A-** | **A-2** | **Stable** | **AA-** | **F1+** | **Stable** |
| Bank of America, N.A. | Bank of America, N.A. | **Aa2** | **P-1** | **Stable** | **A+** | **A-1** | **Stable** | **AA** | **F1+** | **Stable** |
| Bank of America Europe Designated Activity Company | Bank of America Europe Designated Activity Company | **NR** | **NR** | **NR** | **A+** | **A-1** | **Stable** | **AA** | **F1+** | **Stable** |
| Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated | Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated | **NR** | **NR** | **NR** | **A+** | **A-1** | **Stable** | **AA** | **F1+** | **Stable** |
| BofA Securities, Inc. | BofA Securities, Inc. | **NR** | **NR** | **NR** | **A+** | **A-1** | **Stable** | **AA** | **F1+** | **Stable** |
| Merrill Lynch International | Merrill Lynch International | **NR** | **NR** | **NR** | **A+** | **A-1** | **Stable** | **AA** | **F1+** | **Stable** |
| BofA Securities Europe SA | BofA Securities Europe SA | **NR** | **NR** | **NR** | **A+** | **A-1** | **Stable** | **AA** | **F1+** | **Stable** |

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NR = not rated

A reduction in certain of our credit ratings or the ratings of certain asset-backed securitizations may have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, potential loss of access to credit markets, the related cost of funds, our businesses and on certain revenues, particularly in those businesses where counterparty creditworthiness is critical. In addition, under the terms of certain OTC derivative contracts and other trading agreements, in the event of downgrades of our or our rated subsidiaries' credit ratings, the counterparties to those agreements may require us to provide additional collateral, or to terminate these contracts or agreements, which could cause us to sustain losses and/or adversely impact our liquidity. If the short-term credit ratings of our Parent, bank or broker-dealer subsidiaries were downgraded by one or more levels, the potential loss of access to short-term funding sources such as repo financing and the effect on our incremental cost of funds could be material.

While certain potential impacts are contractual and quantifiable, the full scope of the consequences of a credit rating downgrade to a financial institution is inherently uncertain, as it depends upon numerous dynamic, complex and inter-related factors and assumptions, including whether any downgrade of a company's long-term credit ratings precipitates downgrades to its short-term credit ratings, and assumptions about the potential behaviors of various customers, investors and counterparties. For more information on potential impacts of credit rating downgrades, see Liquidity Risk – Liquidity Stress Analysis on page 55.

For more information on additional collateral and termination payments that could be required in connection with certain over-the-counter derivative contracts and other trading agreements in the event of a credit rating downgrade, see *Note 3 – Derivatives* to the Consolidated Financial Statements and Item 1A. Risk Factors.

**Common Stock Dividends**

For a summary of our declared quarterly cash dividends on common stock during 2025 and through February 25, 2026, see *Note 13 – Shareholders' Equity* to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

**Finance Subsidiary Issuers and Parent Guarantor**

BofA Finance LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (BofA Finance), is a consolidated finance subsidiary of the Corporation that has issued and sold, and is expected to continue to issue and sell, its senior unsecured debt securities (Guaranteed Notes) that are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Corporation. The Corporation guarantees the due and punctual payment, on demand, of amounts payable on the Guaranteed Notes if not paid by BofA Finance. In addition, each of BAC Capital Trust XIII, BAC Capital Trust XIV and BAC Capital Trust XV, Delaware statutory trusts (collectively, the Trusts) is a 100 percent owned finance subsidiary of the Corporation that has issued and sold trust preferred securities (the Trust Preferred Securities) or capital securities (the Capital Securities and, together with the Guaranteed Notes and the Trust Preferred Securities, the Guaranteed Securities), as applicable, that remained outstanding at December 31, 2025. The Corporation guarantees the payment of amounts and distributions with respect to the Trust Preferred Securities and Capital Securities if not paid by the Trusts, to the extent of funds held by the Trusts. This guarantee, together with the Corporation's other obligations with respect to the Trust Preferred Securities and Capital Securities, effectively constitutes a full and unconditional guarantee of the Trusts' payment obligations on the Trust Preferred Securities or Capital Securities, as applicable. No other subsidiary of the Corporation guarantees the Guaranteed Securities.

BofA Finance and each of the Trusts are finance subsidiaries, have no independent assets, revenues or operations and are dependent upon the Corporation and/or the Corporation's other subsidiaries to meet their respective obligations under the Guaranteed Securities in the ordinary course. If holders of the Guaranteed Securities make claims on their Guaranteed Securities in a bankruptcy, resolution or similar proceeding, any recoveries on those claims will be limited to those available under the applicable guarantee by the Corporation, as described above.

The Corporation is a holding company and depends upon its subsidiaries for liquidity. Applicable laws and regulations and intercompany arrangements entered into in connection with the Corporation's resolution plan could restrict the availability of funds from subsidiaries to the Corporation, which could

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adversely affect the Corporation's ability to make payments under its guarantees. In addition, the obligations of the Corporation under the guarantees of the Guaranteed Securities will be structurally subordinated to all existing and future liabilities of its subsidiaries, and claimants should look only to assets of the Corporation for payments. If the Corporation, as guarantor of the Guaranteed Notes, transfers all or substantially all of its assets to one or more direct or indirect majority-owned subsidiaries, under the indenture governing the Guaranteed Notes, the subsidiary or subsidiaries will not be required to assume the Corporation's obligations under its guarantee of the Guaranteed Notes.

For more information on factors that may affect payments to holders of the Guaranteed Securities, see Liquidity Risk – NB Holdings Corporation in this section, Item 1. Business – Insolvency and the Orderly Liquidation Authority on page 6 and Item 1A. Risk Factors – Liquidity on page 6.

**Representations and Warranties Obligations**

For information on representations and warranties obligations in connection with the sale of mortgage loans, see *Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies* to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

***Credit Risk Management***

Credit risk is the risk of loss arising from the inability or failure of a borrower or counterparty to meet its obligations. Credit risk can also arise from operational failures that result in an erroneous advance, commitment or investment of funds. We define the credit exposure to a borrower or counterparty as the loss potential arising from all product classifications including loans and leases, deposit overdrafts, derivatives, assets held-for-sale and unfunded lending commitments, which include loan commitments, letters of credit and financial guarantees. Derivative positions are recorded at fair value, and assets held-for-sale are recorded at either fair value or the lower of cost or fair value. Certain loans and unfunded commitments are accounted for under the fair value option. Credit risk for categories of assets carried at fair value is not accounted for as part of the allowance for credit losses but as part of the fair value adjustments recorded in earnings. For derivative positions, our credit risk is measured as the net cost in the event the counterparties with contracts in which we are in a gain position fail to perform under the terms of those contracts. We use the current fair value to represent credit exposure without giving consideration to future mark-to-market changes. The credit risk amounts take into consideration the effects of legally enforceable master netting agreements and cash collateral. Our consumer and commercial credit extension and review procedures encompass funded and unfunded credit exposures. For more information on derivatives and credit extension commitments, see *Note 3 – Derivatives* and *Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies* to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

We manage credit risk based on the risk profile of the borrower or counterparty, repayment sources, the nature of underlying collateral and other support given current events, conditions and expectations. We classify our portfolios as either consumer or commercial and monitor credit risk in each as discussed below.

We refine our underwriting and credit risk management practices as well as credit standards to meet the changing economic environment. To mitigate losses and enhance customer support in our consumer businesses, we have in place collection programs and loan modification and customer

assistance infrastructures. We utilize a number of actions to mitigate losses in the commercial businesses including increasing the frequency and intensity of portfolio monitoring, hedging activity and our practice of transferring management of deteriorating commercial exposures to independent special asset officers as credits enter criticized categories.

As part of our credit risk management, we also monitor and assess transverse risks such as climate risk, which includes physical risk and transition risk. Physical risks related to severe weather events can increase credit risk, including by diminishing borrowers' repayment capacity or collateral values. Transition risks related to transitioning to a lower carbon economy can amplify credit risks through the financial impacts of changes in policy, technology or the market on our counterparties. For more information on the Corporation's climate-related risks, see the Credit and Other sections within Item 1A. Risk Factors of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

For information on our credit risk management activities, see the following: Consumer Portfolio Credit Risk Management on page 59, Commercial Portfolio Credit Risk Management on page 64, Non-U.S. Portfolio on page 70, Allowance for Credit Losses on page 73, *Note 5 – Outstanding Loans and Leases and Allowance for Credit Losses* to the Consolidated Financial Statements. For information on the Corporation's loan modification programs, see *Note 5 – Outstanding Loans and Leases and Allowance for Credit Losses* to the Consolidated Financial Statements. For more information on the Corporation's credit risks, see the Credit section within Item 1A. Risk Factors of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

During 2025, our net charge-off ratio decreased seven bps compared to the same period in 2024 primarily driven by lower commercial real estate office charge-offs. Commercial reservable criticized exposure decreased $1.7 billion, and nonperforming loans decreased $171 million compared to December 31, 2024 driven by the commercial real estate portfolio. Ongoing uncertainty surrounding international trade policies, persistent inflationary pressures, interest rates and ongoing geopolitical tensions continue to weigh on the broader economic outlook. These factors have been assessed for any impacts to the portfolio and may contribute to future deterioration in credit quality metrics as they evolve. For more information on risks related to macroeconomic conditions and political activity, see Item 1A. Risk Factors beginning on page 8.

***Consumer Portfolio Credit Risk Management***

Credit risk management for the consumer portfolio begins with initial underwriting and continues throughout a borrower's credit cycle. Statistical techniques in conjunction with experiential judgment are used in all aspects of portfolio management including underwriting, product pricing, risk appetite, setting credit limits, and establishing operating processes and metrics to quantify and balance risks and returns. Statistical models are built using detailed behavioral information from external sources, such as credit bureaus, and/or internal historical experience and are a component of our consumer credit risk management process. These models are used in part to assist in making both new and ongoing credit decisions as well as portfolio management strategies, including authorizations and line management, collection practices and strategies, and determination of the allowance for loan and lease losses and allocated capital for credit risk.

**Consumer Credit Portfolio**

During 2025, the U.S. unemployment rate and home prices remained relatively stable. Net charge-offs decreased $90

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million to $4.1 billion in 2025, primarily driven by the other consumer and credit card portfolios.

The consumer allowance for loan and lease losses decreased $190 million to $8.4 billion from 2024. For more information, see Allowance for Credit Losses on page 73.

For more information on our accounting policies regarding delinquencies, nonperforming status, charge-offs and loan

modifications for the consumer portfolio, see *Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles* and *Note 5 – Outstanding Loans and Leases and Allowance for Credit Losses* to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Table 20 presents our outstanding consumer loans and leases, consumer nonperforming loans and accruing consumer loans past due 90 days or more.

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| **Table 20** | **Consumer Credit Quality** | | | | | | |
| | | **Outstandings** | **Outstandings** | **Nonperforming** | **Nonperforming** | **Accruing Past Due<br>90 Days or More** | **Accruing Past Due<br>90 Days or More** |
| | | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 |
| Residential mortgage <sup>(1)</sup> | Residential mortgage <sup>(1)</sup> | $**236302** | $228199 | $**2008** | $2052 | $**207** | $229 |
| Home equity | Home equity | **26823** | 25737 | **392** | 409 | **—** |  |
| Credit card | Credit card | **106027** | 103566 | **n/a** | n/a | **1351** | 1401 |
| Direct/Indirect consumer <sup>(2)</sup> | Direct/Indirect consumer <sup>(2)</sup> | **114130** | 107122 | **176** | 186 | **5** | 1 |
| Other consumer | Other consumer | **144** | 151 | **—** |  | **—** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Consumer loans excluding loans accounted for under the fair value option** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Consumer loans excluding loans accounted for under the fair value option** | $**483426** | $464775 | $**2576** | $2647 | $**1563** | $1631 |
| Loans accounted for under the fair value option <sup>(3)</sup> | Loans accounted for under the fair value option <sup>(3)</sup> | **165** | 221 |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total consumer loans and leases** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total consumer loans and leases** | $**483591** | $464996 |  |  |  |  |
| Percentage of outstanding consumer loans and leases <sup>(4)</sup> | Percentage of outstanding consumer loans and leases <sup>(4)</sup> | **n/a** | n/a | **0.53%** | 0.57% | **0.32%** | 0.35% |
| Percentage of outstanding consumer loans and leases, excluding fully-insured loan portfolios <sup>(4)</sup> | Percentage of outstanding consumer loans and leases, excluding fully-insured loan portfolios <sup>(4)</sup> | **n/a** | n/a | **0.54** | 0.58 | **0.29** | 0.31 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Residential mortgage loans accruing past due 90 days or more are fully-insured loans. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, residential mortgage included $104 million and $119 million of loans on which interest had been curtailed by the FHA, and therefore were no longer accruing interest, although principal was still insured, and $103 million and $110 million of loans on which interest was still accruing.

<sup>(2)</sup> Outstandings primarily includes auto and specialty lending loans and leases of $55.3 billion and $54.9 billion, U.S. securities-based lending loans of $55.0 billion and $48.7 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024, and non-U.S. consumer loans of $3.0 billion and $2.8 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

<sup>(3)</sup> For more information on the fair value option, see *Note 21 – Fair Value Option* to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

<sup>(4)</sup> Excludes consumer loans accounted for under the fair value option. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, loans accounted for under the fair value option that were past due 90 days or more and not accruing interest were insignificant.

n/a = not applicable

Table 21 presents net charge-offs and related ratios for consumer loans and leases.

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| **Table 21** | **Consumer Net Charge-offs and Related Ratios** | **Consumer Net Charge-offs and Related Ratios** | | | |
| | | **Net Charge-offs** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Net Charge-offs** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Net Charge-off Ratios** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Net Charge-off Ratios** <sup>(1)</sup> |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 |
| Residential mortgage | Residential mortgage | $**(1)** | $— | **— %** | —% |
| Home equity | Home equity | **(41)** | (41) | **(0.16)** | (0.16) |
| Credit card | Credit card | **3717** | 3745 | **3.68** | 3.75 |
| Direct/Indirect consumer | Direct/Indirect consumer | **235** | 239 | **0.21** | 0.23 |
| Other consumer | Other consumer | **238** | 295 | **n/m** | n/m |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | $**4148** | $4238 | **0.88** | 0.93 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Negative numbers represent net recoveries. Net charge-off ratios are calculated as net charge-offs divided by average outstanding loans and leases, excluding loans accounted for under the fair value option.

n/m = not meaningful

We believe that the presentation of information adjusted to exclude the impact of the fully-insured loan portfolio and loans accounted for under the fair value option is more representative of the ongoing operations and credit quality of the business. As a result, in the following tables and discussions of the residential mortgage and home equity portfolios, we exclude loans accounted for under the fair value option and provide information that excludes the impact of the fully-insured loan portfolio in certain credit quality statistics.

***Residential Mortgage***

The residential mortgage portfolio made up the largest percentage of our consumer loan portfolio at 49 percent of consumer loans and leases in 2025. Approximately 49 percent of the residential mortgage portfolio was in *Consumer Banking,* 47 percent was in *GWIM* and the remaining portion was in *Global Markets* and *All Other*.

Outstanding balances in the residential mortgage portfolio increased $8.1 billion in 2025 primarily due to a loan portfolio acquisition in the first quarter of 2025.

At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the residential mortgage portfolio included $9.1 billion and $9.9 billion of outstanding fully-insured loans, of which $1.9 billion and $2.0 billion had FHA insurance, with the remainder protected by Fannie Mae long-term standby agreements.

Table 22 presents certain residential mortgage key credit statistics on both a reported basis and excluding the fully-insured loan portfolio. The following discussion presents the residential mortgage portfolio excluding the fully-insured loan portfolio.

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| **Table 22** | **Residential Mortgage – Key Credit Statistics** | | | | |
| | | **Reported Basis** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Reported Basis** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Excluding Fully-insured Loans** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Excluding Fully-insured Loans** <sup>(1)</sup> |
| | | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 |
| Outstandings | Outstandings | $**236302** | $228199 | $**227227** | $218287 |
| Accruing past due 30 days or more | Accruing past due 30 days or more | **1609** | 1494 | **1159** | 1007 |
| Accruing past due 90 days or more | Accruing past due 90 days or more | **207** | 229 | **—** |  |
| Nonperforming loans <sup>(2)</sup> | Nonperforming loans <sup>(2)</sup> | **2008** | 2052 | **2008** | 2052 |
| **Percent of portfolio** | **Percent of portfolio** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Refreshed LTV greater than 90 but less than or equal to 100 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Refreshed LTV greater than 90 but less than or equal to 100 | **1%** | 1% | **1%** | 1% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Refreshed LTV greater than 100 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Refreshed LTV greater than 100 | **1** |  | **1** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Refreshed FICO below 620 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Refreshed FICO below 620 | **2** | 1 | **1** | 1 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Outstandings, accruing past due, nonperforming loans and percentages of portfolio exclude loans accounted for under the fair value option.

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes loans that are contractually current that have not yet demonstrated a sustained period of payment performance following a modification.

Nonperforming outstanding balances in the residential mortgage portfolio decreased $44 million to $2.0 billion in 2025. Of the nonperforming residential mortgage loans at December 31, 2025, $1.2 billion, or 60 percent, were current on contractual payments. Excluding fully-insured loans, loans accruing past due 30 days or more increased $152 million to $1.2 billion in 2025.

Of the $227.2 billion in total residential mortgage loans outstanding at December 31, 2025, $65.5 billion, or 29 percent, of loans were originated as interest-only. The outstanding balance of interest-only residential mortgage loans that had entered the amortization period was $3.6 billion, or six percent, at December 31, 2025. Residential mortgage loans that have entered the amortization period generally experience a higher rate of early stage delinquencies and nonperforming status compared to the residential mortgage portfolio as a whole. At December 31, 2025, $43 million, or one percent, of outstanding interest-only residential mortgages that had entered the amortization period were accruing past due 30 days or more compared to $1.2 billion, or less than one percent, for the

entire residential mortgage portfolio. In addition, at December 31, 2025, $150 million, or four percent, of outstanding interest-only residential mortgage loans that had entered the amortization period were nonperforming, of which $48 million were contractually current. Loans that have yet to enter the amortization period in our interest-only residential mortgage portfolio are primarily well-collateralized loans to our wealth management clients and have an interest-only period of three years to 10 years. Substantially all of these loans that have yet to enter the amortization period will not be required to make a fully-amortizing payment until 2027 or later.

Table 23 presents outstandings, nonperforming loans and net charge-offs by certain state concentrations for the residential mortgage portfolio. In the New York area, the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) made up 15 percent of outstandings at both December 31, 2025 and 2024. The Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana MSA within California represented 14 percent of outstandings at both December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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| **Table 23** | **Residential Mortgage State Concentrations** | **Residential Mortgage State Concentrations** | **Residential Mortgage State Concentrations** | **Residential Mortgage State Concentrations** | **Residential Mortgage State Concentrations** | | |
| | | **Outstandings** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Outstandings** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Nonperforming** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Nonperforming** <sup>(1)</sup> | | |
| | | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **Net Charge-offs** <sup>(2)</sup> | **Net Charge-offs** <sup>(2)</sup> |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 |
| California | California | $**82719** | $81729 | $**601** | $602 | $**(5)** | $1 |
| New York | New York | **25927** | 25827 | **277** | 318 | **1** | 2 |
| Florida | Florida | **16696** | 15715 | **139** | 142 | **—** | (4) |
| Massachusetts | Massachusetts | **9674** | 7926 | **51** | 43 | **—** |  |
| New Jersey | New Jersey | **9474** | 8568 | **83** | 88 | **—** | (2) |
| Other | Other | **82737** | 78522 | **857** | 859 | **3** | 3 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Residential mortgage loans** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Residential mortgage loans** | $**227227** | $218287 | $**2008** | $2052 | $**(1)** | $— |
| Fully-insured loan portfolio | Fully-insured loan portfolio | **9075** | 9912 |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total residential mortgage loan portfolio** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total residential mortgage loan portfolio** | $**236302** | $228199 |  |  |  |  |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Outstandings and nonperforming loans exclude loans accounted for under the fair value option.

<sup>(2)</sup> Negative numbers represent net recoveries

***Home Equity***

At December 31, 2025, the home equity portfolio made up six percent of the consumer portfolio and was comprised of home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), home equity loans and reverse mortgages. HELOCs generally have an initial draw period of 10 years, and after the initial draw period ends, the loans generally convert to 15- or 20-year amortizing loans. We no longer originate home equity loans or reverse mortgages.

At December 31, 2025, 85 percent of the home equity portfolio was in *Consumer Banking*, 11 percent was in *GWIM* and the remainder of the portfolio was in *All Other.* Outstanding balances in the home equity portfolio increased $1.1 billion in

2025 primarily due to draws on existing lines and new originations outpacing paydowns. Of the total home equity portfolio at December 31, 2025 and 2024, $8.9 billion and $9.2 billion, or 33 percent and 36 percent, were in first-lien positions. At December 31, 2025, outstanding balances in the home equity portfolio that were in a second-lien or more junior-lien position and where we also held the first-lien loan totaled $4.8 billion, or 18 percent, of our total home equity portfolio.

Unused HELOCs totaled $43.1 billion and $44.3 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024. The HELOC utilization rate was 38 percent and 36 percent at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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Table 24 presents certain home equity portfolio key credit statistics.

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| **Table 24** | **Home Equity – Key Credit Statistics** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Home Equity – Key Credit Statistics** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Home Equity – Key Credit Statistics** <sup>(1)</sup> |
| | | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 |
| Outstandings | Outstandings | $**26823** | $25737 |
| Accruing past due 30 days or more | Accruing past due 30 days or more | **87** | 84 |
| Nonperforming loans <sup>(2)</sup> | Nonperforming loans <sup>(2)</sup> | **392** | 409 |
| **Percent of portfolio** | **Percent of portfolio** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Refreshed CLTV greater than 90 but less than or equal to 100 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Refreshed CLTV greater than 90 but less than or equal to 100 | **—%** | —% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Refreshed CLTV greater than 100 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Refreshed CLTV greater than 100 | **—** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Refreshed FICO below 620 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Refreshed FICO below 620 | **3** | 2 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Outstandings, accruing past due, nonperforming loans and percentages of the portfolio exclude loans accounted for under the fair value option.

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes loans that are contractually current that have not yet demonstrated a sustained period of payment performance following a modification.

Nonperforming outstanding balances in the home equity portfolio decreased $17 million to $392 million at December 31, 2025. Of the nonperforming home equity loans at December 31, 2025, $238 million, or 61 percent, were current on contractual payments. In addition, $82 million, or 21 percent, were 180 days or more past due and had been written down to the estimated fair value of the collateral, less costs to sell. Accruing loans that were 30 days or more past due remained relatively unchanged in 2025 compared to 2024.

Of the $26.8 billion in total home equity portfolio outstandings at December 31, 2025, as shown in Table 24, eight percent require interest-only payments. The outstanding balance of HELOCs that had reached the end of their draw period and entered the amortization period was $3.1 billion at December 31, 2025. The HELOCs that have entered the amortization period have experienced a higher percentage of early stage delinquencies and nonperforming status when compared to the HELOC portfolio as a whole. At December 31, 2025, $26 million, or one percent, of outstanding HELOCs that

had entered the amortization period were accruing past due 30 days or more. In addition, at December 31, 2025, $217 million, or seven percent, were nonperforming.

For our interest-only HELOC portfolio, we do not actively track how many of our home equity customers pay only the minimum amount due on their home equity loans and lines; however, we can infer some of this information through a review of our HELOC portfolio that we service and is still in its revolving period. During 2025, 13 percent of these customers with an outstanding balance did not pay any principal on their HELOCs.

Table 25 presents outstandings, nonperforming balances and net recoveries by certain state concentrations for the home equity portfolio. In the New York area, the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island MSA made up 10 percent and 11 percent of the outstanding home equity portfolio at December 31, 2025 and 2024. The Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana MSA within California made up 10 percent and 11 percent of the outstanding home equity portfolio at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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| **Table 25** | **Home Equity State Concentrations** | **Home Equity State Concentrations** | **Home Equity State Concentrations** | **Home Equity State Concentrations** | **Home Equity State Concentrations** | | |
| | | **Outstandings** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Outstandings** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Nonperforming** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Nonperforming** <sup>(1)</sup> | | |
| | | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **Net Charge-offs** <sup>(2)</sup> | **Net Charge-offs** <sup>(2)</sup> |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 |
| California | California | $**7219** | $7038 | $**108** | $102 | $**(8)** | $(8) |
| Florida | Florida | **2588** | 2542 | **43** | 47 | **(4)** | (7) |
| New Jersey | New Jersey | **1871** | 1817 | **27** | 34 | **(4)** | (5) |
| Texas | Texas | **1674** | 1521 | **17** | 17 | **1** | 1 |
| New York | New York | **1421** | 1447 | **55** | 62 | **(6)** | (4) |
| Other | Other | **12050** | 11372 | **142** | 147 | **(20)** | (18) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total home equity loan portfolio** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total home equity loan portfolio** | $**26823** | $25737 | $**392** | $409 | $**(41)** | $(41) |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Outstandings and nonperforming loans exclude loans accounted for under the fair value option.

<sup>(2)</sup> Negative numbers represent net recoveries

***Credit Card***

At December 31, 2025, 96 percent of the credit card portfolio was managed in *Consumer Banking* with the remainder in *GWIM*. Outstandings in the credit card portfolio increased $2.5 billion during 2025 to $106.0 billion driven by purchase volume growth and card transfer demand. Net charge-offs remained relatively unchanged in 2025 at $3.7 billion. Credit card loans 30 days or

more past due decreased $34 million, and 90 days or more past due decreased $50 million at December 31, 2025.

Unused lines of credit for credit card increased to $417.6 billion at December 31, 2025 from $398.7 billion at December 31, 2024.

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Table 26 presents certain state concentrations for the credit card portfolio.

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| **Table 26** | **Credit Card State Concentrations** | **Credit Card State Concentrations** | **Credit Card State Concentrations** | **Credit Card State Concentrations** | **Credit Card State Concentrations** | | |
| | | **Outstandings** | **Outstandings** | **Past Due<br>90 Days or More** | **Past Due<br>90 Days or More** | | |
| | | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **Net Charge-offs** | **Net Charge-offs** |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 |
| California | California | $**17664** | $17289 | $**241** | $253 | $**709** | $694 |
| Florida | Florida | **11169** | 10794 | **192** | 199 | **516** | 518 |
| Texas | Texas | **9403** | 9121 | **142** | 142 | **367** | 369 |
| Washington | Washington | **5853** | 5586 | **47** | 46 | **123** | 121 |
| New York | New York | **5822** | 5765 | **80** | 84 | **223** | 238 |
| Other | Other | **56116** | 55011 | **649** | 677 | **1779** | 1805 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total credit card portfolio** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total credit card portfolio** | $**106027** | $103566 | $**1351** | $1401 | $**3717** | $3745 |

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***Direct/Indirect Consumer***

At December 31, 2025, 49 percent of the direct/indirect portfolio was included in *Consumer Banking* (consumer auto and recreational vehicle lending) and 51 percent was included in *GWIM* (principally securities-based lending loans). Outstandings

in the direct/indirect portfolio increased $7.0 billion in 2025 to $114.1 billion driven by increases in securities-based lending.

Table 27 presents certain state concentrations for the direct/indirect consumer loan portfolio.

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| **Table 27** | **Direct/Indirect State Concentrations** | **Direct/Indirect State Concentrations** | **Direct/Indirect State Concentrations** | **Direct/Indirect State Concentrations** | **Direct/Indirect State Concentrations** | | |
| | | **Outstandings** | **Outstandings** | **Nonperforming** | **Nonperforming** | | |
|  |  | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | Net Charge-offs | Net Charge-offs |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 |
| California | California | $**17247** | $16017 | $**44** | $38 | $**64** | $58 |
| Florida | Florida | **15127** | 14573 | **20** | 23 | **28** | 33 |
| Texas | Texas | **11051** | 10164 | **17** | 18 | **28** | 33 |
| New York | New York | **8019** | 7820 | **10** | 15 | **13** | 15 |
| New Jersey | New Jersey | **4740** | 4429 | **6** | 7 | **5** | 8 |
| Other | Other | **57946** | 54119 | **79** | 85 | **97** | 92 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total direct/indirect loan portfolio** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total direct/indirect loan portfolio** | $**114130** | $107122 | $**176** | $186 | $**235** | $239 |

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***Other Consumer***

Other consumer primarily consists of deposit overdraft balances. Net charge-offs decreased $57 million in 2025 to $238 million, primarily driven by lower overdraft losses.

***Nonperforming Consumer Loans, Leases and Foreclosed Properties Activity***

Table 28 presents nonperforming consumer loans, leases and foreclosed properties activity during 2025 and 2024. During 2025, nonperforming consumer loans of $2.6 billion decreased $71 million.

At December 31, 2025, $450 million, or 17 percent, of nonperforming loans were 180 days or more past due and had been written down to their estimated property value less costs to sell. In addition, at December 31, 2025, $1.5 billion, or 58 percent, of nonperforming consumer loans were current and classified as nonperforming loans in accordance with applicable policies.

Foreclosed properties was $90 million in 2025, relatively unchanged from 2024.

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| **Table 28** | **Nonperforming Consumer Loans, Leases and Foreclosed Properties Activity** | | |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 |
| **Nonperforming loans and leases, January 1** | **Nonperforming loans and leases, January 1** | $**2647** | $2712 |
| Additions | Additions | **1053** | 969 |
| Reductions: | Reductions: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Paydowns and payoffs | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Paydowns and payoffs | **(483)** | (479) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sales | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sales | **(3)** | (5) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Returns to performing status <sup>(1)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Returns to performing status <sup>(1)</sup> | **(578)** | (489) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Charge-offs | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Charge-offs | **(33)** | (32) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transfers to foreclosed properties | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transfers to foreclosed properties | **(27)** | (29) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total net reductions to nonperforming loans and leases | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total net reductions to nonperforming loans and leases | **(71)** | (65) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total nonperforming loans and leases, December 31** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total nonperforming loans and leases, December 31** | **2576** | 2647 |
| **Foreclosed properties, December 31**  | **Foreclosed properties, December 31**  | **90** | 89 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Nonperforming consumer loans, leases and foreclosed properties, December 31** <sup>(2)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Nonperforming consumer loans, leases and foreclosed properties, December 31** <sup>(2)</sup> | $**2666** | $2736 |
| Nonperforming consumer loans and leases as a percentage of outstanding consumer loans and leases <sup>(3)</sup> | Nonperforming consumer loans and leases as a percentage of outstanding consumer loans and leases <sup>(3)</sup> | **0.53%** | 0.58% |
| Nonperforming consumer loans, leases and foreclosed properties as a percentage of outstanding consumer loans, leases and foreclosed properties <sup>(3)</sup> | Nonperforming consumer loans, leases and foreclosed properties as a percentage of outstanding consumer loans, leases and foreclosed properties <sup>(3)</sup> | **0.55** | 0.60 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Consumer loans may be returned to performing status when all principal and interest is current and full repayment of the remaining contractual principal and interest is expected, or when the loan otherwise becomes well-secured and is in the process of collection.

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes repossessed non-real estate assets of $31 million and $29 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

<sup>(3)</sup> Outstanding consumer loans and leases exclude loans accounted for under the fair value option.

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***Commercial Portfolio Credit Risk Management***

Credit risk management for the commercial portfolio begins with an assessment of the credit risk profile of the borrower or counterparty based on an analysis of its financial position. As part of the overall credit risk assessment, our commercial credit exposures are assigned a risk rating and are subject to approval based on defined credit approval standards. Subsequent to loan origination, risk ratings are monitored on an ongoing basis, and if necessary, adjusted to reflect changes in the financial condition, cash flow, risk profile or outlook of a borrower or counterparty. In making credit decisions, we consider risk rating, collateral, country, industry and single-name concentration limits while also balancing these considerations with the total borrower or counterparty relationship. We use a variety of tools to continuously monitor the ability of a borrower or counterparty to perform under its obligations. We use risk rating aggregations to measure and evaluate concentrations within portfolios. In addition, risk ratings are a factor in determining the level of allocated capital and the allowance for credit losses.

As part of our ongoing risk mitigation initiatives, we attempt to work with clients experiencing financial difficulty to modify their loans to terms that better align with their current ability to pay. For more information on our accounting policies regarding delinquencies, nonperforming status and net charge-offs for the commercial portfolio, see *Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles* to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

**Management of Commercial Credit Risk Concentrations**

Commercial credit risk is evaluated and managed with the goal that concentrations of credit exposure continue to be aligned with our risk appetite. We review, measure and manage concentrations of credit exposure by industry, product, geography, customer relationship and loan size. We also review, measure and manage commercial real estate loans by geographic location and property type. In addition, within our non-U.S. portfolio, we evaluate exposures by region and by country. Tables 33, 35 and 38 summarize our concentrations. We also utilize syndications of exposure to third parties, loan sales, hedging and other risk mitigation techniques to manage the size and risk profile of the commercial credit portfolio. For more information on our industry concentrations, see Table 35 and Commercial Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Industry Concentrations on page 68.

We account for certain large corporate loans and loan commitments, including issued but unfunded letters of credit which are considered utilized for credit risk management purposes, that exceed our single-name credit risk concentration guidelines under the fair value option. Lending commitments, both funded and unfunded, are actively managed and monitored, and as appropriate, credit risk for these lending relationships may be mitigated through the use of credit derivatives, with our credit view and market perspectives determining the size and timing of the hedging activity. In addition, we purchase credit protection to cover the funded portion as well as the unfunded portion of certain other credit exposures. To lessen the cost of obtaining our desired credit

protection levels, credit exposure may be added within an industry, borrower or counterparty group by selling protection. These credit derivatives do not meet the requirements for treatment as accounting hedges. They are carried at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in other income.

In addition, we are a member of various securities and derivative exchanges and clearinghouses, both in the U.S. and other countries. As a member, we may be required to pay a pro-rata share of the losses incurred by some of these organizations as a result of another member default and under other loss scenarios. For more information, see *Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies* to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

**Commercial Credit Portfolio**

Outstanding commercial loans and leases increased $71.3 billion during 2025 due to growth in U.S. and Non-U.S. commercial, primarily in *Global Markets and GWIM.* During 2025, commercial credit quality improved, as the reservable criticized utilized exposure rate improved to 3.37 percent as of December 31, 2025 from 4.01 percent as of December 31, 2024. Nonperforming commercial loans decreased $100 million during 2025 primarily due to commercial real estate. Commercial net charge-offs decreased $310 million to $1.5 billion during 2025 primarily due to lower charge-offs in the commercial real estate office portfolio.

With the exception of the office property type, which is further discussed in the Commercial Real Estate section herein, credit quality of commercial borrowers has remained relatively stable since December 31, 2024; however, we are closely monitoring emerging trends, including ongoing negotiations and developments regarding tariffs and international trade policies, as well as borrower performance in the current environment. Recent demand for office space continues to be stagnant, and future demand for office space continues to be uncertain as companies evaluate space needs with employment models that utilize a mix of remote and conventional office use.

The commercial allowance for loan and lease losses increased $153 million during 2025 to $4.8 billion. For more information, see Allowance for Credit Losses on page 73.

Total commercial utilized credit exposure increased $68.9 billion during 2025 to $808.4 billion primarily driven by higher loans and leases. The utilization rate for loans and leases, standby letters of credit (SBLCs) and financial guarantees, and commercial letters of credit, in the aggregate, was 55 percent at both December 31, 2025 and 2024.

Table 29 presents commercial credit exposure by type for utilized, unfunded and total binding committed credit exposure. Commercial utilized credit exposure includes SBLCs and financial guarantees and commercial letters of credit that have been issued and for which we are legally bound to advance funds under prescribed conditions during a specified time period, and excludes exposure related to trading account assets. Although funds have not yet been advanced, these exposure types are considered utilized for credit risk management purposes.

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| **Table 29** | **Commercial Credit Exposure by Type** | **Commercial Credit Exposure by Type** | **Commercial Credit Exposure by Type** | **Commercial Credit Exposure by Type** | **Commercial Credit Exposure by Type** | **Commercial Credit Exposure by Type** | **Commercial Credit Exposure by Type** |
| | | **Commercial Utilized** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Commercial Utilized** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Commercial Unfunded** <sup>(2, 3, 4)</sup> | **Commercial Unfunded** <sup>(2, 3, 4)</sup> | **Total Commercial Committed** | **Total Commercial Committed** |
| | | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | **2024** |
| Loans and leases | Loans and leases | $**702109** | $630839 | $**596676** | $535675 | $**1298785** | $1166514 |
| Derivative assets <sup>(5)</sup> | Derivative assets <sup>(5)</sup> | **40881** | 40948 | **—** |  | **40881** | 40948 |
| Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees | Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees | **35048** | 33147 | **2081** | 1889 | **37129** | 35036 |
| Debt securities and other investments | Debt securities and other investments | **19155** | 19133 | **3391** | 4407 | **22546** | 23540 |
| Loans held-for-sale | Loans held-for-sale | **3450** | 7985 | **17151** | 5003 | **20601** | 12988 |
| Operating leases | Operating leases | **5686** | 5608 | **—** |  | **5686** | 5608 |
| Commercial letters of credit | Commercial letters of credit | **748** | 839 | **—** | 111 | **748** | 950 |
| Other | Other | **1312** | 1004 | **—** |  | **1312** | 1004 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | $**808389** | $739503 | $**619299** | $547085 | $**1427688** | $1286588 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Commercial utilized exposure includes loans of $3.3 billion and $4.0 billion accounted for under the fair value option at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

<sup>(2)</sup> Commercial unfunded exposure includes commitments accounted for under the fair value option with a notional amount of $2.3 billion and $2.2 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

<sup>(3)</sup> Excludes unused business card lines, which are not legally binding.

<sup>(4)</sup> Includes the notional amount of unfunded legally binding lending commitments, net of amounts distributed (i.e., syndicated or participated) to other financial institutions. The distributed amounts were $10.6 billion and $10.4 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

<sup>(5)</sup> Derivative assets are carried at fair value, reflect the effects of legally enforceable master netting agreements and have been reduced by cash collateral of $27.2 billion and $30.1 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024. Not reflected in utilized and committed exposure is additional non-cash derivative collateral held of $71.4 billion and $59.7 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024, which consists primarily of other marketable securities.

Nonperforming commercial loans decreased $100 million during 2025, driven by commercial real estate. Table 30 presents our commercial loans and leases portfolio and related credit quality information at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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| **Table 30** | **Commercial Credit Quality** | **Commercial Credit Quality** | **Commercial Credit Quality** | **Commercial Credit Quality** | **Commercial Credit Quality** | **Commercial Credit Quality** | **Commercial Credit Quality** |
| | | **Outstandings** | **Outstandings** | **Nonperforming** | **Nonperforming** | **Accruing Past Due<br>90 Days or More** | **Accruing Past Due<br>90 Days or More** |
| | | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **December 31<br>2025** | December 31<br>2024 | **December 31<br>2025** | December 31<br>2024 | **December 31<br>2025** | December 31<br>2024 |
| Commercial and industrial: | Commercial and industrial: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. commercial | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. commercial | $**436242** | $386990 | $**1404** | $1204 | $**302** | $90 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. commercial | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. commercial | **155045** | 137518 | **80** | 8 | **9** | 4 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total commercial and industrial | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total commercial and industrial | **591287** | 524508 | **1484** | 1212 | **311** | 94 |
| Commercial real estate | Commercial real estate | **68748** | 65730 | **1596** | 2068 | **10** | 6 |
| Commercial lease financing | Commercial lease financing | **16241** | 15708 | **97** | 20 | **33** | 3 |
|  |  | **676276** | 605946 | **3177** | 3300 | **354** | 103 |
| U.S. small business commercial <sup>(1)</sup> | U.S. small business commercial <sup>(1)</sup> | **22500** | 20865 | **51** | 28 | **204** | 197 |
| Commercial loans excluding loans accounted for under the fair value option | Commercial loans excluding loans accounted for under the fair value option | $**698776** | $626811 | $**3228** | $3328 | $**558** | $300 |
| Loans accounted for under the fair value option <sup>(2)</sup> | Loans accounted for under the fair value option <sup>(2)</sup> | **3333** | 4028 |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total commercial loans and leases** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total commercial loans and leases** | $**702109** | $630839 |  |  |  |  |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Includes card-related products.

<sup>(2)</sup> Commercial loans accounted for under the fair value option includes U.S. commercial of $2.1 billion and $2.8 billion and non-U.S. commercial of $1.2 billion and $1.3 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024 For more information on the fair value option, see *Note 21 – Fair Value Option* to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Table 31 presents net charge-offs and related ratios for our commercial loans and leases for 2025 and 2024.

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| **Table 31** | **Commercial Net Charge-offs and Related Ratios** | **Commercial Net Charge-offs and Related Ratios** | **Commercial Net Charge-offs and Related Ratios** | **Commercial Net Charge-offs and Related Ratios** | **Commercial Net Charge-offs and Related Ratios** |
| | | **Net Charge-offs** | **Net Charge-offs** | **Net Charge-off Ratios** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Net Charge-off Ratios** <sup>(1)</sup> |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **December 31<br>2025** | December 31<br>2024 | **December 31<br>2025** | December 31<br>2024 |
| Commercial and industrial: | Commercial and industrial: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. commercial | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. commercial | $**426** | $388 | **0.10%** | 0.11% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. commercial | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. commercial | **31** | 67 | **0.02** | 0.05 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total commercial and industrial | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total commercial and industrial | **457** | 455 | **0.08** | 0.09 |
| Commercial real estate | Commercial real estate | **491** | 864 | **0.74** | 1.24 |
| Commercial lease financing | Commercial lease financing | **4** | 1 | **0.02** | 0.01 |
|  |  | **952** | 1320 | **0.15** | 0.23 |
| U.S. small business commercial | U.S. small business commercial | **531** | 473 | **2.44** | 2.34 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total commercial** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total commercial** | $**1483** | $1793 | **0.22** | 0.30 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Net charge-off ratios are calculated as net charge-offs divided by average outstanding loans and leases, excluding loans accounted for under the fair value option.

Table 32 presents commercial reservable criticized utilized exposure by loan type. Criticized exposure corresponds to the Special Mention, Substandard and Doubtful asset categories as defined by regulatory authorities. Total commercial reservable criticized utilized exposure of $24.7 billion decreased $1.7 billion, or seven percent, during 2025 primarily driven by commercial real estate and U.S. commercial. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, 87 percent and 91 percent of commercial reservable criticized utilized exposure was secured.

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| **Table 32** | **Commercial Reservable Criticized Utilized Exposure** <sup>(1, 2)</sup> | **Commercial Reservable Criticized Utilized Exposure** <sup>(1, 2)</sup> | **Commercial Reservable Criticized Utilized Exposure** <sup>(1, 2)</sup> | **Commercial Reservable Criticized Utilized Exposure** <sup>(1, 2)</sup> | **Commercial Reservable Criticized Utilized Exposure** <sup>(1, 2)</sup> |
| | | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | **2025** | 2024 | 2024 |
| Commercial and industrial: | Commercial and industrial: | Commercial and industrial: | Commercial and industrial: | Commercial and industrial: | Commercial and industrial: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. commercial | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. commercial | $**12239** | **2.63%** | $13387 | 3.23% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. commercial | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. commercial | **2803** | **1.74** | 1955 | 1.37 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total commercial and industrial | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total commercial and industrial | **15042** | **2.40** | 15342 | 2.75 |
| Commercial real estate | Commercial real estate | **8356** | **11.91** | 10168 | 15.17 |
| Commercial lease financing | Commercial lease financing | **471** | **2.90** | 291 | 1.85 |
|  |  | **23869** | **3.35** | 25801 | 4.03 |
| U.S. small business commercial | U.S. small business commercial | **879** | **3.91** | 694 | 3.33 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total commercial reservable criticized utilized exposure** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total commercial reservable criticized utilized exposure** | $**24748** | **3.37** | $26495 | 4.01 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Total commercial reservable criticized utilized exposure includes loans and leases of $23.9 billion and $25.5 billion and commercial letters of credit of $869 million and $977 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

<sup>(2)</sup> Percentages are calculated as commercial reservable criticized utilized exposure divided by total commercial reservable utilized exposure for each exposure category.

***Commercial and Industrial***

Commercial and industrial loans include U.S. commercial and non-U.S. commercial portfolios.

***U.S. Commercial***

At December 31, 2025, 55 percent of the U.S. commercial loan portfolio, excluding small business, was managed in *Global Banking,* 26 percent in *Global Markets*, 17 percent in *GWIM* (loans that provide financing for asset purchases, business investments and other liquidity needs for high net worth clients) and the remainder primarily in *Consumer Banking*. U.S. commercial loans increased $49.3 billion, or 13 percent, during 2025 primarily driven by *Global Markets and GWIM.* Reservable criticized utilized exposure decreased $1.1 billion, or nine percent, driven by a broad range of industries.

***Non-U.S. Commercial***

At December 31, 2025, 51 percent of the non-U.S. commercial loan portfolio was managed in *Global Banking* and 48 percent in *Global Markets.* Non-U.S. commercial loans increased $17.5 billion, or 13 percent, during 2025 primarily driven by *Global Markets*. Reservable criticized utilized exposure increased $848 million, or 43 percent. For more information on the non-U.S. commercial portfolio, see Non-U.S. Portfolio on page 70.

***Commercial Real Estate***

Commercial real estate primarily includes commercial loans secured by non-owner-occupied real estate and is dependent on the sale or lease of the real estate as the primary source of

repayment. Outstanding loans increased $3.0 billion or five percent during 2025. The commercial real estate portfolio is primarily managed in *Global Banking* and consists of loans made primarily to public and private developers, and commercial real estate firms. The portfolio remains diversified across property types and geographic regions. California represented the largest state concentration at 20 percent and 21 percent of commercial real estate at December 31, 2025 and 2024. Industrial/Warehouse loans represented the largest property type concentration at 19 percent and 20 percent of commercial real estate at December 31, 2025 and 2024. Office loans decreased $2.6 billion, or 17 percent, during 2025 and represented approximately one percent of total loans for the Corporation.

Reservable criticized utilized exposure for commercial real estate decreased $1.8 billion, or 18 percent, during 2025. Reservable criticized exposure for the office property type was $3.5 billion at December 31, 2025, representing a decrease of $1.6 billion, or 32 percent, from December 31, 2024. Approximately $5.2 billion of office loans are scheduled to mature by the end of 2026.

During 2025, net charge-offs decreased $373 million to $491 million driven by office loans. We use a number of proactive risk mitigation initiatives designed to reduce adversely rated exposure in the commercial real estate portfolio, including transfers of deteriorating exposures for management by independent special asset officers and the pursuit of loan restructurings or asset sales to achieve the best results for our customers and the Corporation.

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Table 33 presents outstanding commercial real estate loans by geographic region, based on the geographic location of the collateral, and by property type.

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| **Table 33** | **Outstanding Commercial Real Estate Loans** | **Outstanding Commercial Real Estate Loans** | **Outstanding Commercial Real Estate Loans** |
| | | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | **2024** |
| **By Geographic Region** | **By Geographic Region** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Northeast | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Northeast | $**17044** | $14708 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;California | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;California | **13916** | 13712 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Southwest | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Southwest | **8412** | 7719 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Southeast | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Southeast | **6958** | 6914 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Florida | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Florida | **5167** | 4410 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Midsouth | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Midsouth | **2962** | 2487 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Midwest | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Midwest | **2862** | 2468 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Illinois | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Illinois | **2513** | 2996 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Northwest | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Northwest | **1451** | 1979 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. | **6021** | 6109 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | **1442** | 2228 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total outstanding commercial real estate loans** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total outstanding commercial real estate loans** | $**68748** | $65730 |
| **By Property Type** | **By Property Type** |  |  |
| **Non-residential** | **Non-residential** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Industrial / Warehouse | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Industrial / Warehouse | $**13031** | $13166 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Office | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Office | **12447** | 15061 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-family rental | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-family rental | **10986** | 11022 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shopping centers / Retail | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shopping centers / Retail | **6947** | 5603 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hotel / Motels | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hotel / Motels | **4629** | 4680 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-use | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-use | **2509** | 2162 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | **17295** | 13179 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total non-residential** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total non-residential** | **67844** | 64873 |
| **Residential** | **Residential** | **904** | 857 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total outstanding commercial real estate loans** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total outstanding commercial real estate loans** | $**68748** | $65730 |

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***U.S. Small Business Commercial***

The U.S. small business commercial loan portfolio is comprised of small business card loans and small business loans primarily managed in *Consumer Banking*. Credit card-related products were 51 percent and 53 percent of the U.S. small business commercial portfolio at December 31, 2025 and 2024 and represented 98 percent and 99 percent of net charge-offs for 2025 and 2024. Accruing loans that were past due 90 days or more remained relatively unchanged during 2025.

**Nonperforming Commercial Loans, Leases and Foreclosed Properties Activity**

Table 34 presents the nonperforming commercial loans, leases and foreclosed properties activity during 2025 and 2024. Nonperforming loans do not include loans accounted for under the fair value option. During 2025, nonperforming commercial loans and leases decreased $100 million to $3.2 billion. At December 31, 2025, 98 percent of commercial nonperforming loans, leases and foreclosed properties were secured, and 48 percent were contractually current. Commercial nonperforming loans were carried at 81 percent of their unpaid principal balance, as the carrying value of these loans has been reduced to the estimated collateral value less costs to sell.

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| **Table 34** | **Nonperforming Commercial Loans, Leases and Foreclosed Properties Activity** <sup>(1, 2)</sup> | **Nonperforming Commercial Loans, Leases and Foreclosed Properties Activity** <sup>(1, 2)</sup> | **Nonperforming Commercial Loans, Leases and Foreclosed Properties Activity** <sup>(1, 2)</sup> |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 |
| **Nonperforming loans and leases, beginning of period** | **Nonperforming loans and leases, beginning of period** | $**3328** | $2773 |
| Additions | Additions | **3182** | 3914 |
| Reductions: | Reductions: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Paydowns | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Paydowns | **(1852)** | (1669) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sales | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sales | **(156)** | (32) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Returns to performing status <sup>(3)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Returns to performing status <sup>(3)</sup> | **(245)** | (182) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Charge-offs | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Charge-offs | **(1029)** | (1361) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transfers to foreclosed properties | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transfers to foreclosed properties | **—** | (115) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total net (reductions) additions to nonperforming loans and leases | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total net (reductions) additions to nonperforming loans and leases | **(100)** | 555 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total nonperforming loans and leases, December 31** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total nonperforming loans and leases, December 31** | **3228** | 3328 |
| **Foreclosed properties, December 31** | **Foreclosed properties, December 31** | **11** | 56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Nonperforming commercial loans, leases and foreclosed properties, December 31** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Nonperforming commercial loans, leases and foreclosed properties, December 31** | $**3239** | $3384 |
| Nonperforming commercial loans and leases as a percentage of outstanding commercial loans and leases <sup>(4)</sup> | Nonperforming commercial loans and leases as a percentage of outstanding commercial loans and leases <sup>(4)</sup> | **0.46%** | 0.53% |
| Nonperforming commercial loans, leases and foreclosed properties as a percentage of outstanding commercial loans, leases and foreclosed properties <sup>(4)</sup> | Nonperforming commercial loans, leases and foreclosed properties as a percentage of outstanding commercial loans, leases and foreclosed properties <sup>(4)</sup> | **0.46** | 0.54 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Balances do not include nonperforming loans held-for-sale of $517 million and $731 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes U.S. small business commercial activity. Small business card loans are excluded as they are not classified as nonperforming.

<sup>(3)</sup> Commercial loans and leases may be returned to performing status when all principal and interest is current and full repayment of the remaining contractual principal and interest is expected, when the loan otherwise becomes well-secured and is in the process of collection, or when a modified loan demonstrates a sustained period of payment performance.

<sup>(4)</sup> Outstanding commercial loans exclude loans accounted for under the fair value option.

**Industry Concentrations**

Table 35 presents commercial committed and utilized credit exposure by industry. For information on net notional credit protection purchased to hedge funded and unfunded exposures for which we elected the fair value option, as well as certain other credit exposures, see Commercial Portfolio Credit Risk Management – Risk Mitigation.

Commercial credit exposure is diversified across a broad range of industries. Total commercial committed exposure increased $141.1 billion during 2025 to $1.4 trillion. The increase in commercial committed exposure was concentrated in Asset managers and funds, Finance companies and Media.

Industry limits are used internally to manage industry concentrations and are based on committed exposure that is determined on an industry-by-industry basis. A risk management framework is in place to set and approve industry limits as well as to provide ongoing monitoring.

Asset managers and funds, our largest industry concentration with committed exposure of $234.3 billion, increased $40.4 billion, or 21 percent, during 2025, which was primarily driven by investment-grade exposures.

Finance companies, our second largest industry concentration with committed exposure of $129.7 billion, increased $27.8 billion, or 27 percent, during 2025. The increase in committed exposure was primarily driven by increases in Consumer finance, Thrifts and mortgage finance and Diversified financials.

Capital goods, our third largest industry concentration with committed exposure of $108.7 billion, increased $9.9 billion, or ten percent, during 2025. The increase in committed exposure was driven by increases in Trading companies and distributors, Machinery, and Construction and engineering.

Various macroeconomic challenges, including geopolitical tensions, higher costs associated with inflationary pressures experienced over the past several years, interest rates and ongoing negotiations and developments regarding international trade policies have led to uncertainty in the U.S. and global economies and have adversely impacted, and may continue to adversely impact, a number of industries. We continue to monitor these risks.

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| **Table 35** | **Commercial Credit Exposure by Industry** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Commercial Credit Exposure by Industry** <sup>(1)</sup> | | | |
| | | **Commercial <br>Utilized** | **Commercial <br>Utilized** | **Total Commercial** <br>**Committed** <sup>(2)</sup> | **Total Commercial** <br>**Committed** <sup>(2)</sup> |
| | | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 |
| Asset managers and funds | Asset managers and funds | $**149178** | $118123 | $**234323** | $193947 |
| Finance companies | Finance companies | **94444** | 74975 | **129652** | 101828 |
| Capital goods | Capital goods | **54293** | 51367 | **108722** | 98780 |
| Real estate <sup>(3)</sup> | Real estate <sup>(3)</sup> | **69939** | 69841 | **99454** | 95981 |
| Healthcare equipment and services | Healthcare equipment and services | **35417** | 35964 | **71944** | 65819 |
| Materials | Materials | **29094** | 26797 | **61872** | 58128 |
| Individuals and trusts | Individuals and trusts | **43556** | 35457 | **59713** | 50353 |
| Retailing | Retailing | **25648** | 24449 | **55313** | 53471 |
| Consumer services | Consumer services | **29757** | 28391 | **55291** | 53054 |
| Food, beverage and tobacco | Food, beverage and tobacco | **25561** | 25763 | **51016** | 54370 |
| Government and public education | Government and public education | **33874** | 32682 | **50898** | 48204 |
| Commercial services and supplies | Commercial services and supplies | **24680** | 24409 | **46058** | 43451 |
| Media | Media | **11324** | 12130 | **43691** | 24023 |
| Utilities | Utilities | **18670** | 18186 | **43554** | 42107 |
| Energy | Energy | **13199** | 13857 | **39122** | 35510 |
| Transportation | Transportation | **24772** | 24135 | **37707** | 35743 |
| Software and services | Software and services | **15317** | 11158 | **32070** | 27383 |
| Technology hardware and equipment | Technology hardware and equipment | **11488** | 11526 | **30519** | 30093 |
| Global commercial banks | Global commercial banks | **22377** | 22641 | **25327** | 25220 |
| Vehicle dealers | Vehicle dealers | **19222** | 18194 | **24669** | 23855 |
| Insurance | Insurance | **11443** | 12640 | **23762** | 23445 |
| Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology | Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology | **7166** | 7378 | **23325** | 21717 |
| Consumer durables and apparel | Consumer durables and apparel | **9612** | 8987 | **23299** | 21823 |
| Automobiles and components | Automobiles and components | **8129** | 8172 | **17284** | 16268 |
| Telecommunication services | Telecommunication services | **6525** | 8571 | **15686** | 18759 |
| Food and staples retailing | Food and staples retailing | **5313** | 7206 | **10836** | 12777 |
| Financial markets infrastructure (clearinghouses) | Financial markets infrastructure (clearinghouses) | **6101** | 4219 | **8336** | 6413 |
| Religious and social organizations | Religious and social organizations | **2290** | 2285 | **4245** | 4066 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total commercial credit exposure by industry** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total commercial credit exposure by industry** | $**808389** | $739503 | $**1427688** | $1286588 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Includes U.S. small business commercial exposure.

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes the notional amount of unfunded legally binding lending commitments, net of amounts distributed (i.e., syndicated or participated) to other financial institutions. The distributed amounts were $10.6 billion and $10.4 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

<sup>(3)</sup> Industries are viewed from a variety of perspectives to best isolate the perceived risks. For purposes of this table, the real estate industry is defined based on the primary business activity of the borrowers or counterparties using operating cash flows and primary source of repayment as key factors.

**Risk Mitigation**

We purchase credit protection to cover the funded portion as well as the unfunded portion of certain credit exposures. To lower the cost of obtaining our desired credit protection levels, we may add credit exposure within an industry, borrower or counterparty group by selling protection.

At December 31, 2025 and 2024, net notional credit default protection purchased in our credit derivatives portfolio to hedge our funded and unfunded exposures for which we elected the fair value option, as well as certain other credit exposures, was $14.5 billion and $10.4 billion. We recorded net losses of $100 million in 2025 compared to net losses of $87 million in 2024. The gains and losses on these instruments were largely offset by gains and losses on the related exposures. The Value-at-Risk (VaR) results for these exposures are included in the fair value option portfolio information in Table 42. For more information, see Trading Risk Management on page 76.

Tables 36 and 37 present the maturity profiles and the credit exposure debt ratings of the net credit default protection portfolio at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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| **Table 36** | **Net Credit Default Protection by Maturity** | **Net Credit Default Protection by Maturity** | **Net Credit Default Protection by Maturity** |
| | | **December 31** | **December 31** |
|  |  | **2025** | 2024 |
| Less than or equal to one year | Less than or equal to one year | **37%** | 24% |
| Greater than one year and less than or equal to five years | Greater than one year and less than or equal to five years | **61** | 76 |
| Greater than five years | Greater than five years | **2** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total net credit default protection** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total net credit default protection** | **100%** | 100% |

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| **Table 37** | **Net Credit Default Protection by Credit Exposure Debt Rating** | **Net Credit Default Protection by Credit Exposure Debt Rating** | **Net Credit Default Protection by Credit Exposure Debt Rating** | **Net Credit Default Protection by Credit Exposure Debt Rating** | **Net Credit Default Protection by Credit Exposure Debt Rating** |
|  |  | **Net<br>Notional** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Percent of<br>Total** | Net<br>Notional <sup>(1)</sup> | Percent of<br>Total |
|  |  | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | **2025** | 2024 | 2024 |
| **Ratings** <sup>(2, 3)</sup> | **Ratings** <sup>(2, 3)</sup> |  |  |  |  |
| AAA | AAA | $**(145)** | **1.0%** | $(120) | 1.1% |
| AA | AA | **(1968)** | **13.5** | (960) | 9.2 |
| A | A | **(6348)** | **43.7** | (4978) | 47.7 |
| BBB | BBB | **(4639)** | **31.9** | (3385) | 32.4 |
| BB | BB | **(697)** | **4.8** | (526) | 5.0 |
| B | B | **(441)** | **3.0** | (385) | 3.7 |
| CCC and below | CCC and below | **(17)** | **0.1** | (82) | 0.8 |
| NR <sup>(4)</sup> | NR <sup>(4)</sup> | **(270)** | **2.0** |  | 0.1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total net credit** <br>**default protection** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total net credit** <br>**default protection** | $**(14525)** | **100.0%** | $(10436) | 100.0% |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Represents net credit default protection purchased.

<sup>(2)</sup> Ratings are refreshed on a quarterly basis.

<sup>(3)</sup> Ratings of BBB- or higher are considered to meet the definition of investment grade.

<sup>(4)</sup> NR is comprised of index positions held and any names that have not been rated.

In addition to our net notional credit default protection purchased to cover the funded and unfunded portion of certain credit exposures, credit derivatives are used for market-making activities for clients and establishing positions intended to profit from directional or relative value changes. We execute the majority of our credit derivative trades in the OTC market with large, multinational financial institutions, including broker-dealers and, to a lesser degree, with a variety of other investors. Because these transactions are executed in the OTC market, we are subject to settlement risk. We are also subject to credit risk in the event that these counterparties fail to perform under the terms of these contracts. In order to properly reflect counterparty credit risk, we record counterparty credit risk valuation adjustments on certain derivative assets, including our purchased credit default protection. In most cases, credit derivative transactions are executed on a daily margin basis. Therefore, events such as a credit downgrade, depending on the ultimate rating level, or a breach of credit covenants would typically require an increase in the amount of collateral required by the counterparty, where applicable, and/or allow us to take additional protective measures such as early termination of all trades. For more information on credit derivatives and counterparty credit risk valuation adjustments, see *Note 3 – Derivatives* to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

***Non-U.S. Portfolio***

Our non-U.S. credit and trading portfolios are subject to country risk. We define country risk as the risk of loss from unfavorable economic and political conditions, currency fluctuations, social instability and changes in government policies. A risk management framework is in place to measure, monitor and manage non-U.S. risk and exposures. In addition to the direct risk of doing business in a country, we also are exposed to indirect country risks (e.g., related to the collateral received on secured financing transactions or related to client clearing activities). These indirect exposures are managed in the normal course of business through credit, market and operational risk governance rather than through country risk governance.

Table 38 presents our 20 largest non-U.S. country exposures at December 31, 2025. These exposures accounted for 88 percent of our total non-U.S. exposure at December 31, 2025 and 89 percent at December 31, 2024. Net country exposure for these 20 countries increased $32.9 billion from December 31, 2024 primarily driven by increases in Australia, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Non-U.S. exposure is presented on an internal risk management basis and includes sovereign and non-sovereign credit exposure, securities and other investments issued by or domiciled in countries other than the U.S.

Funded loans and loan equivalents include loans, leases, and other extensions of credit and funds, including letters of credit and due from placements. Unfunded commitments are the undrawn portion of legally binding commitments related to loans and loan equivalents. Net counterparty exposure includes the fair value of derivatives, including the counterparty risk associated with credit default swaps (CDS), and secured financing transactions. Securities and other investments are carried at fair value, and long securities exposures are netted against short exposures with the same underlying issuer to, but not below, zero. Net country exposure represents country exposure less hedges and credit default protection purchased, net of credit default protection sold.

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| **Table 38** | **Top 20 Non-U.S. Countries Exposure** | **Top 20 Non-U.S. Countries Exposure** | **Top 20 Non-U.S. Countries Exposure** | **Top 20 Non-U.S. Countries Exposure** | **Top 20 Non-U.S. Countries Exposure** | **Top 20 Non-U.S. Countries Exposure** | **Top 20 Non-U.S. Countries Exposure** | **Top 20 Non-U.S. Countries Exposure** | **Top 20 Non-U.S. Countries Exposure** |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | Funded Loans<br> and Loan<br> Equivalents | Unfunded<br> Loan<br> Commitments | Net<br> Counterparty<br> Exposure | Securities/<br>Other<br>Investments | Country Exposure at December 31<br>2025 | Hedges and Credit Default Protection | **Net Country Exposure at December 31<br>2025** | Increase (Decrease) from December 31<br>2024 |
| United Kingdom | United Kingdom | $35666 | $17879 | $4682 | $8637 | $66864 | $(2249) | $**64615** | $2570 |
| Germany | Germany | 24262 | 12686 | 3504 | 2252 | 42704 | (3596) | **39108** | 2070 |
| Australia | Australia | 23570 | 6313 | 540 | 2861 | 33284 | (412) | **32872** | 10736 |
| Canada | Canada | 15356 | 11449 | 1866 | 3700 | 32371 | (608) | **31763** | 291 |
| France | France | 14617 | 11869 | 1633 | 2044 | 30163 | (2601) | **27562** | 1408 |
| Japan | Japan | 10882 | 1593 | 3074 | 4033 | 19582 | (603) | **18979** | (262) |
| Brazil | Brazil | 11105 | 1382 | 953 | 4679 | 18119 | (125) | **17994** | 1256 |
| Switzerland | Switzerland | 5372 | 6447 | 832 | 278 | 12929 | (250) | **12679** | 2078 |
| Netherlands | Netherlands | 6925 | 4504 | 661 | 1193 | 13283 | (624) | **12659** | 4530 |
| India | India | 6406 | 246 | 636 | 4118 | 11406 | (30) | **11376** | (2410) |
| Singapore | Singapore | 4991 | 686 | 242 | 5599 | 11518 | (145) | **11373** | 1486 |
| China | China | 4636 | 591 | 915 | 5088 | 11230 | (297) | **10933** | 1711 |
| Ireland | Ireland | 8159 | 1994 | 338 | 392 | 10883 | (263) | **10620** | 2359 |
| Mexico | Mexico | 5512 | 2192 | 610 | 1662 | 9976 | (217) | **9759** | 1717 |
| South Korea | South Korea | 4516 | 1320 | 607 | 3359 | 9802 | (269) | **9533** | 1090 |
| Italy | Italy | 5741 | 3019 | 212 | 698 | 9670 | (812) | **8858** | 969 |
| Spain | Spain | 3235 | 2555 | 99 | 1248 | 7137 | (373) | **6764** | 661 |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 2856 | 540 | 997 | 1322 | 5715 | (35) | **5680** | 590 |
| Sweden | Sweden | 1628 | 1897 | 177 | 263 | 3965 | (497) | **3468** | 18 |
| Belgium | Belgium | 1060 | 1359 | 656 | 407 | 3482 | (121) | **3361** | (14) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total top 20 non-U.S. countries exposure** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total top 20 non-U.S. countries exposure** | $196495 | $90521 | $23234 | $53833 | $364083 | $(14127) | $**349956** | $32854 |

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Our largest non-U.S. country exposure at December 31, 2025 was the United Kingdom with net exposure of $64.6 billion, which increased $2.6 billion from December 31, 2024 primarily due to increased exposure to financial institutions. Our second largest non-U.S. country exposure was Germany with net exposure of $39.1 billion at December 31, 2025, which increased $2.1 billion from December 31, 2024 primarily due to increased exposure to financial institutions.

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***Loan and Lease Contractual Maturities***

Table 39 disaggregates total outstanding loans and leases by remaining scheduled principal due dates and interest rates. The amounts provided do not reflect prepayment assumptions or hedging activities related to the loan portfolio. For information on the asset sensitivity of our total banking book balance sheet, see Interest Rate Risk Management for the Banking Book on page 79.

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| **Table 39** | **Loan and Lease Contractual Maturities** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Loan and Lease Contractual Maturities** <sup>(1)</sup> | | | | |
| | | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **Due in One<br>Year or Less** | **Due After One Year Through Five Years** | **Due After Five Years Through 15 Years** | **Due After 15 Years** | **Total** |
| Residential mortgage | Residential mortgage | $6043 | $36432 | $101819 | $92066 | $**236360** |
| Home equity |  | 574 | 627 | 1822 | 23907 | **26930** |
| Credit card |  | 106027 |  |  |  | **106027** |
| Direct/Indirect consumer | Direct/Indirect consumer | 72094 | 36728 | 4668 | 640 | **114130** |
| Other consumer | Other consumer | 144 |  |  |  | **144** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total consumer loans** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total consumer loans** | **184882** | **73787** | **108309** | **116613** | **483591** |
| U.S. commercial | U.S. commercial | 133448 | 286555 | 16082 | 2303 | **438388** |
| Non-U.S. commercial | Non-U.S. commercial | 51894 | 64501 | 35703 | 4134 | **156232** |
| Commercial real estate | Commercial real estate | 27454 | 39702 | 1573 | 19 | **68748** |
| Commercial lease financing | Commercial lease financing | 3970 | 10002 | 1283 | 986 | **16241** |
| U.S. small business commercial | U.S. small business commercial | 13067 | 5286 | 4014 | 133 | **22500** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total commercial loans** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total commercial loans** | **229833** | **406046** | **58655** | **7575** | **702109** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total loans and leases** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total loans and leases** | $**414715** | $**479833** | $**166964** | $**124188** | $**1185700** |
|  |  | **Amount due in one year or less at:** | **Amount due in one year or less at:** | **Amount due after one year at:** | **Amount due after one year at:** |  |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **Variable Interest Rates** | **Fixed Interest Rates** | **Variable Interest Rates** | **Fixed Interest Rates** | **Total** |
| Residential mortgage | Residential mortgage | $1247 | $4796 | $91627 | $138690 | $**236360** |
| Home equity |  | 98 | 476 | 24083 | 2273 | **26930** |
| Credit card |  | 100130 | 5897 |  |  | **106027** |
| Direct/Indirect consumer | Direct/Indirect consumer | 53104 | 18990 | 2889 | 39147 | **114130** |
| Other consumer | Other consumer | 25 | 119 |  |  | **144** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total consumer loans** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total consumer loans** | **154604** | **30278** | **118599** | **180110** | **483591** |
| U.S. commercial | U.S. commercial | 104248 | 29200 | 251959 | 52981 | **438388** |
| Non-U.S. commercial | Non-U.S. commercial | 40483 | 11411 | 98512 | 5826 | **156232** |
| Commercial real estate | Commercial real estate | 25065 | 2389 | 39859 | 1435 | **68748** |
| Commercial lease financing | Commercial lease financing | 243 | 3727 | 2586 | 9685 | **16241** |
| U.S. small business commercial | U.S. small business commercial | 7911 | 5156 | 131 | 9302 | **22500** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total commercial loans** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total commercial loans** | **177950** | **51883** | **393047** | **79229** | **702109** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total loans and leases** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total loans and leases** | $**332554** | $**82161** | $**511646** | $**259339** | $**1185700** |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Includes loans accounted for under the fair value option.

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***Allowance for Credit Losses***

The allowance for credit losses increased $44 million from December 31, 2024 to $14.4 billion at December 31, 2025, which included a $185 million reserve decrease and

$229 million reserve increase related to the consumer and commercial portfolios, respectively.

Table 40 presents an allocation of the allowance for credit losses by product type at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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| **Table 40** | **Allocation of the Allowance for Credit Losses by Product Type** | **Allocation of the Allowance for Credit Losses by Product Type** | **Allocation of the Allowance for Credit Losses by Product Type** | **Allocation of the Allowance for Credit Losses by Product Type** | **Allocation of the Allowance for Credit Losses by Product Type** | | |
|  |  | **Amount** | **Percent of<br>Total** | **Percent of<br>Loans and<br>Leases**<br>**Outstanding** <sup>(1)</sup> | Amount | Percent of<br>Total | Percent of<br>Loans and<br>Leases<br>Outstanding <sup>(1)</sup> |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| **Allowance for loan and lease losses** | **Allowance for loan and lease losses** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage | $**294** | **2.23%** | **0.12%** | $264 | 1.99% | 0.12% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | **122** | **0.92** | **0.46** | 29 | 0.22 | 0.11 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit card | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit card | **7197** | **54.51** | **6.79** | 7515 | 56.76 | 7.26 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Direct/Indirect consumer | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Direct/Indirect consumer | **713** | **5.40** | **0.63** | 700 | 5.29 | 0.65 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other consumer | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other consumer | **54** | **0.41** | **n/m** | 62 | 0.47 | n/m |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total consumer** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total consumer** | **8380** | **63.47** | **1.73** | 8570 | 64.73 | 1.84 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. commercial <sup>(2)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. commercial <sup>(2)</sup> | **2967** | **22.47** | **0.65** | 2637 | 19.91 | 0.65 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. commercial | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. commercial | **801** | **6.07** | **0.52** | 778 | 5.88 | 0.57 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate | **1007** | **7.63** | **1.46** | 1219 | 9.21 | 1.85 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial lease financing | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial lease financing | **48** | **0.36** | **0.29** | 36 | 0.27 | 0.23 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total commercial** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total commercial** | **4823** | **36.53** | **0.69** | 4670 | 35.27 | 0.75 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Allowance for loan and lease losses** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Allowance for loan and lease losses** | **13203** | **100.00%** | **1.12** | 13240 | 100.00% | 1.21 |
| **Reserve for unfunded lending commitments** | **Reserve for unfunded lending commitments** | **1177** |  |  | 1096 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Allowance for credit losses** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Allowance for credit losses** | $**14380** |  |  | $14336 |  |  |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Ratios are calculated as allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of loans and leases outstanding excluding loans accounted for under the fair value option.

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes allowance for loan and lease losses for U.S. small business commercial loans of $1.4 billion and $1.2 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

n/m = not meaningful

Net charge-offs for 2025 were $5.6 billion compared to $6.0 billion in 2024 driven by asset quality improvement in commercial real estate office. The provision for credit losses decreased $146 million to $5.7 billion during 2025 compared to 2024. The provision for credit losses in 2025 was impacted by improved asset quality in credit card and commercial real estate, partially offset by loan growth. The provision for credit losses for the consumer portfolio, including unfunded lending commitments, decreased $299 million to $4.0 billion during 2025 compared to 2024. The provision for credit losses for the commercial portfolio, including unfunded lending commitments,

increased $153 million to $1.7 billion during 2025 compared to 2024.

Table 41 presents a rollforward of the allowance for credit losses, including certain loan and allowance ratios for 2025 and 2024. For more information on the Corporation's credit loss accounting policies and activity related to the allowance for credit losses, see *Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles* and *Note 5 – Outstanding Loans and Leases and Allowance for Credit Losses* to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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| **Table 41** | **Allowance for Credit Losses** | | |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 |
| **Allowance for loan and lease losses, January 1** | **Allowance for loan and lease losses, January 1** | $**13240** | $13342 |
| **Loans and leases charged off** | **Loans and leases charged off** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage | **(24)** | (21) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | **(16)** | (21) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit card | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit card | **(4498)** | (4365) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Direct/Indirect consumer | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Direct/Indirect consumer | **(373)** | (399) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other consumer | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other consumer | **(256)** | (313) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total consumer charge-offs** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total consumer charge-offs** | **(5167)** | (5119) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. commercial <sup>(1)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. commercial <sup>(1)</sup> | **(1123)** | (958) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. commercial | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. commercial | **(33)** | (81) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate | **(520)** | (894) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial lease financing | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial lease financing | **(8)** | (2) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total commercial charge-offs** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total commercial charge-offs** | **(1684)** | (1935) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total loans and leases charged off** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total loans and leases charged off** | **(6851)** | (7054) |
| **Recoveries of loans and leases previously charged off** | **Recoveries of loans and leases previously charged off** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage | **25** | 21 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | **57** | 62 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit card | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit card | **781** | 620 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Direct/Indirect consumer | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Direct/Indirect consumer | **138** | 160 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other consumer | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other consumer | **18** | 18 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total consumer recoveries** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total consumer recoveries** | **1019** | 881 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. commercial <sup>(2)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. commercial <sup>(2)</sup> | **166** | 97 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. commercial | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. commercial | **2** | 14 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate | **29** | 30 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial lease financing | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial lease financing | **4** | 1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total commercial recoveries** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total commercial recoveries** | **201** | 142 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total recoveries of loans and leases previously charged off** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total recoveries of loans and leases previously charged off** | **1220** | 1023 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net charge-offs** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net charge-offs** | **(5631)** | (6031) |
| Provision for loan and lease losses | Provision for loan and lease losses | **5595** | 5935 |
| Other | Other | **(1)** | (6) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Allowance for loan and lease losses, December 31** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Allowance for loan and lease losses, December 31** | **13203** | 13240 |
| **Reserve for unfunded lending commitments, January 1** | **Reserve for unfunded lending commitments, January 1** | **1096** | 1209 |
| Provision for unfunded lending commitments | Provision for unfunded lending commitments | **80** | (114) |
| Other | Other | **1** | 1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Reserve for unfunded lending commitments, December 31** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Reserve for unfunded lending commitments, December 31** | **1177** | 1096 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Allowance for credit losses, December 31** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Allowance for credit losses, December 31** | $**14380** | $14336 |
| **Loan and allowance ratios** <sup>(3)</sup>**:** | **Loan and allowance ratios** <sup>(3)</sup>**:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Loans and leases outstanding at December 31 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Loans and leases outstanding at December 31 | $**1182202** | $1091586 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total loans and leases outstanding at December 31 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total loans and leases outstanding at December 31 | **1.12%** | 1.21% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total consumer loans and leases outstanding at December 31 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total consumer loans and leases outstanding at December 31 | **1.73** | 1.84 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total commercial loans and leases outstanding at December 31 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total commercial loans and leases outstanding at December 31 | **0.69** | 0.75 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Average loans and leases outstanding | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Average loans and leases outstanding | $**1130593** | $1056507 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases outstanding | &nbsp;&nbsp;Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans and leases outstanding | **0.50%** | 0.57% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total nonperforming loans and leases at December 31 | &nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total nonperforming loans and leases at December 31 | **228** | 222 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of the allowance for loan and lease losses at December 31 to net charge-offs | &nbsp;&nbsp;Ratio of the allowance for loan and lease losses at December 31 to net charge-offs | **2.34** | 2.20 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Amounts included in allowance for loan and lease losses for loans and leases that are excluded from nonperforming loans and leases at December 31 <sup>(4)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Amounts included in allowance for loan and lease losses for loans and leases that are excluded from nonperforming loans and leases at December 31 <sup>(4)</sup> | $**8473** | $8689 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total nonperforming loans and leases, excluding the allowance for loan and lease losses for loans and leases that are excluded from nonperforming loans and leases at December 31 <sup>(4)</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of total nonperforming loans and leases, excluding the allowance for loan and lease losses for loans and leases that are excluded from nonperforming loans and leases at December 31 <sup>(4)</sup> | **82%** | 76% |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Includes U.S. small business commercial charge-offs of $587 million in 2025 compared to $519 million in 2024.

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes U.S. small business commercial recoveries of $56 million in 2025 compared to $46 million in 2024.

<sup>(3)</sup> Ratios are calculated as allowance for loan and lease losses as a percentage of loans and leases outstanding excluding loans accounted for under the fair value option.

<sup>(4)</sup> Primarily includes amounts related to credit card and unsecured consumer lending portfolios in *Consumer Banking*.

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**Market Risk Management**

Market risk is the risk that changes in market conditions may adversely impact the value of assets or liabilities, or otherwise negatively impact earnings. This risk is inherent in the financial instruments associated with our operations, primarily within our *Global Markets* segment. We are also exposed to these risks in other areas of the Corporation (e.g., our ALM activities). In the event of market stress, these risks could have a material impact on our results. For more information, see Interest Rate Risk Management for the Banking Book on page 79.

Our traditional banking loan and deposit products are non-trading positions and are generally reported at amortized cost for assets or the amount owed for liabilities (historical cost). However, these positions are still subject to changes in economic value based on varying market conditions, with one of the primary risks being changes in the levels of interest rates. The risk of adverse changes in the economic value of our non-trading positions arising from changes in interest rates is managed through our ALM activities. We have elected to account for certain assets and liabilities under the fair value option.

Our trading positions are reported at fair value with changes reflected in income. Trading positions are subject to various changes in market-based risk factors. The majority of this risk is generated by our activities in the interest rate, foreign exchange, credit, equity and commodities markets. In addition, the values of assets and liabilities could change due to market liquidity, correlations across markets and expectations of market volatility. We seek to manage these risk exposures by using a variety of techniques that encompass a broad range of financial instruments. The key risk management techniques are discussed in more detail in the Trading Risk Management section.

GRM is responsible for providing senior management with a clear and comprehensive understanding of the trading risks to which we are exposed. These responsibilities include ownership of market risk policy, developing and maintaining quantitative risk models, calculating aggregated risk measures, establishing and monitoring position limits consistent with risk appetite, conducting daily reviews and analysis of trading inventory, approving material risk exposures and fulfilling regulatory requirements. Market risks that impact businesses outside of *Global Markets* are monitored and governed by their respective governance functions.

Model risk is the potential for adverse consequences from decisions based on incorrect or misused model outputs and reports. Given that models are used across the Corporation, model risk impacts all risk types including credit, market and operational risks. The Enterprise Model Risk Policy defines model risk standards, consistent with our Risk Framework and risk appetite, prevailing regulatory guidance and industry best practice. All models, including risk management, valuation and regulatory capital models, must meet certain validation criteria, including effective challenge of the conceptual soundness of the model, independent model testing and ongoing monitoring through outcomes analysis and benchmarking. The Enterprise Model Risk Committee, a subcommittee of the MRC, oversees that model standards are consistent with model risk requirements and monitors the effective challenge in the model validation process across the Corporation.

**Interest Rate Risk**

Interest rate risk represents exposures to instruments whose values vary with the level or volatility of interest rates. These instruments include, but are not limited to, loans, debt securities, certain trading-related assets and liabilities, deposits, borrowings and derivatives. Hedging instruments used to mitigate these risks include derivatives such as options, futures, forwards and swaps.

**Foreign Exchange Risk**

Foreign exchange risk represents exposures to changes in the values of current holdings and future cash flows denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. The types of instruments exposed to this risk include investments in non-U.S. subsidiaries, foreign currency-denominated loans and securities, future cash flows in foreign currencies arising from foreign exchange transactions, foreign currency-denominated debt and various foreign exchange derivatives whose values fluctuate with changes in the level or volatility of currency exchange rates or non-U.S. interest rates. Hedging instruments used to mitigate this risk include foreign exchange options, currency swaps, futures, forwards, and foreign currency-denominated debt and deposits.

**Mortgage Risk**

Mortgage risk represents exposures to changes in the values of mortgage-related instruments. The values of these instruments are sensitive to prepayment rates, mortgage rates, agency debt ratings, default, market liquidity, government participation and interest rate volatility. Our exposure to these instruments takes several forms. For example, we trade and engage in market-making activities in a variety of mortgage securities including whole loans, pass-through certificates, commercial mortgages and collateralized mortgage obligations, including collateralized debt obligations using mortgages as underlying collateral. In addition, we originate a variety of MBS, which involves the accumulation of mortgage-related loans in anticipation of eventual securitization, and we may hold positions in mortgage securities and residential mortgage loans as part of the ALM portfolio. We also record MSRs as part of our mortgage origination activities. Hedging instruments used to mitigate this risk include derivatives such as options, swaps, futures and forwards, as well as securities including MBS and U.S. Treasury securities. For more information, see Mortgage Banking Risk Management on page 81.

**Equity Market Risk**

Equity market risk represents exposures to securities that represent an ownership interest in a corporation in the form of domestic and foreign common stock or other equity-linked instruments. Instruments that would lead to this exposure include, but are not limited to, the following: common stock, exchange-traded funds, American Depositary Receipts, convertible bonds, listed equity options (puts and calls), OTC equity options, equity total return swaps, equity index futures and other equity derivative products. Hedging instruments used to mitigate this risk include options, futures, swaps, convertible bonds and cash positions.

**Commodity Risk**

Commodity risk represents exposures to instruments traded in the petroleum, natural gas, power and metals markets. These instruments consist primarily of futures, forwards, swaps and options. Hedging instruments used to mitigate this risk include

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options, futures and swaps in the same or similar commodity product, as well as cash positions.

**Issuer Credit Risk**

Issuer credit risk represents exposures to changes in the creditworthiness of individual issuers or groups of issuers. Our portfolio is exposed to issuer credit risk where the value of an asset may be adversely impacted by changes in the levels of credit spreads, by credit migration or by defaults. Hedging instruments used to mitigate this risk include bonds, CDS and other credit fixed-income instruments.

**Market Liquidity Risk**

Market liquidity risk represents the risk that the level of expected market activity changes dramatically and, in certain cases, may even cease. This exposes us to the risk that we will not be able to transact business and execute trades in an orderly manner, which may impact our results. This impact could be further exacerbated if expected hedging or pricing correlations are compromised by disproportionate demand or lack of demand for certain instruments. We utilize various risk mitigating techniques as discussed in more detail in Trading Risk Management.

***Trading Risk Management***

To evaluate risks in our trading activities, we focus on the actual and potential volatility of revenues generated by individual positions as well as portfolios of positions. Various techniques and procedures are utilized to enable the most complete understanding of these risks. Quantitative measures of market risk are evaluated on a daily basis from a single position to the portfolio of the Corporation. These measures include sensitivities of positions to various market risk factors, such as the potential impact on revenue from a one basis point change in interest rates, and statistical measures utilizing both actual and hypothetical market moves, such as VaR and stress testing. Periods of extreme market stress influence the reliability of these techniques to varying degrees. Qualitative evaluations of market risk utilize the suite of quantitative risk measures while understanding each of their respective limitations. Additionally, risk managers independently evaluate the risk of the portfolios under the current market environment and potential future environments.

VaR is a common statistic used to measure market risk as it allows the aggregation of market risk factors, including the effects of portfolio diversification. A VaR model simulates the value of a portfolio under a range of scenarios in order to generate a distribution of potential gains and losses. VaR represents the loss a portfolio is not expected to exceed more than a certain number of times per period, based on a specified holding period, confidence level and window of historical data. We use one VaR model consistently across the trading portfolios, and it uses a historical simulation approach based on a three-year window of historical data. Our primary VaR statistic is equivalent to a 99 percent confidence level, which means that for a VaR with a one-day holding period, there should not be losses in excess of VaR, on average, 99 out of 100 trading days.

Within any VaR model, there are significant and numerous assumptions that will differ from company to company. The accuracy of a VaR model depends on the availability and quality of historical data for each of the risk factors in the portfolio. A VaR model may require additional modeling assumptions for new products that do not have the necessary historical market data or for less liquid positions for which accurate daily prices

are not consistently available. For positions with insufficient historical data for the VaR calculation, the process for establishing an appropriate proxy is based on fundamental and statistical analysis of the new product or less liquid position. This analysis identifies reasonable alternatives that replicate both the expected volatility and correlation to other market risk factors that the missing data would be expected to experience.

VaR may not be indicative of realized revenue volatility, as changes in market conditions or in the composition of the portfolio can have a material impact on the results. In particular, the historical data used for the VaR calculation might indicate higher or lower levels of portfolio diversification than will be experienced. In order for the VaR model to reflect current market conditions, we update the historical data underlying our VaR model on a weekly basis, or more frequently during periods of market stress, and regularly review the assumptions underlying the model. A minor portion of risks related to our trading positions is not included in VaR. These risks are reviewed as part of our ICAAP. For more information regarding ICAAP, see Capital Management on page 48.

GRM continually reviews, evaluates and enhances our VaR model so that it reflects the material risks in our trading portfolio. Changes to the VaR model are reviewed and approved prior to implementation, and any material changes are reported to management through the appropriate management committees.

Trading limits on quantitative risk measures, including VaR, are independently set by Global Markets Risk Management and reviewed on a regular basis so that trading limits remain relevant and within our overall risk appetite for market risks. Trading limits are reviewed in the context of market liquidity, volatility and strategic business priorities. Trading limits are set at both a granular level to allow for extensive coverage of risks as well as at aggregated portfolios to account for correlations among risk factors. All trading limits are approved at least annually. Approved trading limits are stored and tracked in a centralized limits management system. Trading limit excesses are communicated to management for review. Certain quantitative market risk measures and corresponding limits have been identified as critical in the Corporation's Risk Appetite Statement. These risk appetite limits are reported on a daily basis and are approved at least annually by the ERC and the Board.

In periods of market stress, *Global Markets* senior leadership communicates daily to discuss losses, key risk positions and any limit excesses. As a result of this process, the businesses may selectively reduce risk.

Table 42 presents the total market-based portfolio VaR, which is the combination of the total trading positions portfolio and the fair value option portfolio. Prior to the first quarter of 2025, the Corporation presented its VaR using a total market-based portfolio VaR, which was primarily a combination of our total covered positions and certain less liquid trading positions. An insignificant amount of banking book positions was included in these portfolios. Beginning in the first quarter of 2025, the VaR amounts for all periods presented in Table 42 and Table 43 exclude those banking book positions and include only the financial instruments used in the Corporation's market risk management of its trading portfolios.

In addition, Table 42 presents our fair value option portfolio, which includes substantially all of the funded and unfunded exposures for which we elect the fair value option, and their corresponding hedges. Additionally, market risk VaR for trading activities, as presented in Table 42, differs from VaR used for regulatory capital calculations due to the holding period used.

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The holding period for VaR used for regulatory capital calculations is 10 days, while for the market risk VaR presented below, it is one day. Both measures utilize the same process and methodology.

The total market-based portfolio VaR results in Table 42 include market risk to which we are exposed from all business segments' trading activities, which exclude credit valuation

adjustment (CVA), DVA and related hedges. The majority of this portfolio is within the *Global Markets* segment.

Table 42 presents year-end, average, high and low daily trading VaR for 2025 and 2024 using a 99 percent confidence level. The annual average of total trading positions portfolio VaR marginally increased for 2025 compared to 2024, with modest changes across asset classes.

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| **Table 42** | **Market Risk VaR for Trading Activities** | **Market Risk VaR for Trading Activities** | **Market Risk VaR for Trading Activities** | **Market Risk VaR for Trading Activities** | **Market Risk VaR for Trading Activities** |  |  |  | |
|  |  | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **Year<br>End** | **Average** | **High** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Low** <sup>(1)</sup> | Year<br>End | Average | High <sup>(1)</sup> | Low <sup>(1)</sup> |
| Foreign exchange | Foreign exchange | $**14** | $**16** | $**36** | $**9** | $24 | 15 | $27 | $5 |
| Interest rate | Interest rate | **37** | **52** | **90** | **29** | 65 | 58 | 94 | 31 |
| Credit | Credit | **34** | **46** | **67** | **32** | 56 | 51 | 60 | 44 |
| Mortgage | Mortgage | **26** | **32** | **43** | **26** | 27 | 36 | 51 | 26 |
| Equity | Equity | **20** | **24** | **63** | **13** | 20 | 21 | 34 | 12 |
| Commodities | Commodities | **10** | **9** | **13** | **7** | 9 | 10 | 17 | 7 |
| Portfolio diversification | Portfolio diversification | **(97)** | **(107)** | **n/a** | **n/a** | (114) | (124) | **n/a** | **n/a** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total trading positions portfolio VaR** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total trading positions portfolio VaR** | **44** | **72** | **119** | **42** | 87 | 67 | 89 | 53 |
| Fair value option loans | Fair value option loans | **17** | **20** | **35** | **12** | 31 | 19 | 45 | 12 |
| Fair value option hedges | Fair value option hedges | **7** | **13** | **28** | **6** | 22 | 10 | 26 | 5 |
| Fair value option portfolio diversification | Fair value option portfolio diversification | **(10)** | **(20)** | **n/a** | **n/a** | (34) | (16) | **n/a** | **n/a** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total fair value option portfolio** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total fair value option portfolio** | **14** | **13** | **20** | **8** | 19 | 13 | 24 | 10 |
| Portfolio diversification | Portfolio diversification | **(9)** | **(7)** | **n/a** | **n/a** | (8) | (7) | **n/a** | **n/a** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total market-based portfolio** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total market-based portfolio** | $**49** | $**78** | **127** | **46** | $98 | $73 | 100 | 59 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> The high and low for each portfolio may have occurred on different trading days than the high and low for the components. Therefore, the amount of portfolio diversification, which is the difference between the total portfolio and the sum of the individual components, is not relevant.

n/a = not applicable

The following graph presents the trading positions portfolio VaR for 2025, corresponding to the data in Table 42.

![VAR GARPH 2026.jpg](bac-20251231_g3.jpg)

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Additional VaR statistics produced within our single VaR model are provided in Table 43 at the same level of detail as in Table 42. Evaluating VaR with additional statistics allows for an increased understanding of the risks in the portfolio, as the historical market data used in the VaR calculation does not necessarily follow a predefined statistical distribution. Table 43 presents average trading VaR statistics at 99 percent and 95 percent confidence levels for 2025 and 2024.

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| **Table 43** | **Average Market Risk VaR for Trading Activities – 99 percent and 95 percent VaR Statistics** | **Average Market Risk VaR for Trading Activities – 99 percent and 95 percent VaR Statistics** | **Average Market Risk VaR for Trading Activities – 99 percent and 95 percent VaR Statistics** | **Average Market Risk VaR for Trading Activities – 99 percent and 95 percent VaR Statistics** | **Average Market Risk VaR for Trading Activities – 99 percent and 95 percent VaR Statistics** |
|  |  | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **99 percent** | **95 percent** | 99 percent | 95 percent |
| Foreign exchange | Foreign exchange | $**16** | $**8** | $15 | $7 |
| Interest rate | Interest rate | **52** | **27** | 58 | 32 |
| Credit | Credit | **46** | **20** | 51 | 27 |
| Mortgage | Mortgage | **32** | **17** | 36 | 20 |
| Equity | Equity | **24** | **12** | 21 | 10 |
| Commodities | Commodities | **9** | **6** | 10 | 6 |
| Portfolio diversification | Portfolio diversification | **(107)** | **(58)** | (124) | (68) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total trading positions portfolio VaR** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total trading positions portfolio VaR** | **72** | **32** | 67 | 34 |
| Fair value option loans | Fair value option loans | **20** | **11** | 19 | 11 |
| Fair value option hedges | Fair value option hedges | **13** | **7** | 10 | 6 |
| Fair value option portfolio diversification | Fair value option portfolio diversification | **(20)** | **(11)** | (16) | (10) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total fair value option portfolio** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total fair value option portfolio** | **13** | **7** | 13 | 7 |
| Portfolio diversification | Portfolio diversification | **(7)** | **(5)** | (7) | (3) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total market-based portfolio** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total market-based portfolio** | $**78** | $**34** | $73 | $38 |

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**Backtesting**

The accuracy of the VaR methodology is evaluated by backtesting, which compares the daily VaR results, utilizing a one-day holding period, against a comparable subset of trading revenue. A backtesting excess occurs when a trading loss exceeds the VaR for the corresponding day. These excesses are evaluated to understand the positions and market moves that produced the trading loss with a goal to help confirm that the VaR methodology accurately represents those losses. We expect the frequency of trading losses in excess of VaR to be in line with the confidence level of the VaR statistic being tested. For example, with a 99 percent confidence level, we expect one trading loss in excess of VaR every 100 days or between two to three trading losses in excess of VaR over the course of a year. The number of backtesting excesses observed can differ from the statistically expected number of excesses if the current level of market volatility is materially different than the level of market volatility that existed during the three years of historical data used in the VaR calculation.

The trading revenue used for backtesting is defined by regulatory agencies in order to most closely align with the VaR component of the regulatory capital calculation. This revenue differs from total trading-related revenue in that it excludes revenue from trading activities that either do not generate market risk or for which the market risk cannot be included in VaR. Some examples of the types of revenue excluded for backtesting are fees, commissions, reserves, net interest income and intra-day trading revenues.

We conduct daily backtesting on the VaR results used for regulatory capital calculations as well as at the level of key legal entities. These results are reported to senior management, who regularly review and evaluate the results of these tests.

During 2025, there were no days where this subset of trading revenue had losses that exceeded our total covered portfolio VaR, utilizing a one-day holding period.

**Total Trading-related Revenue**

Total trading-related revenue, excluding brokerage fees, and CVA, DVA and funding valuation adjustment gains (losses), represents the total amount earned from trading positions, including net interest income associated with *Global Markets* trading activities, which are taken in a diverse range of financial instruments and markets. For more information on fair value, see *Note 20 – Fair Value Measurements* to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Trading-related revenue can be volatile and is largely driven by general market conditions and customer demand. Also, trading-related revenue is dependent on the volume and type of transactions, the level of risk assumed, and the volatility of price and rate movements at any given time within the ever-changing market environment. Significant daily revenue by business is monitored and the primary drivers of these are reviewed.

The following histogram is a graphic depiction of trading volatility and illustrates the daily level of trading-related revenue for 2025 and 2024. During 2025, positive trading-related revenue was recorded for more than 99 percent of the trading days, of which 95 percent were daily trading gains of over $25 million, and the largest loss was $2 million. This compares to 2024 where positive trading-related revenue was recorded for more than 99 percent of the trading days, of which 94 percent were daily trading gains of over $25 million, and the largest loss was $12 million.

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**Trading Portfolio Stress Testing**

Because the very nature of a VaR model suggests results can exceed our estimates and it is dependent on a limited historical window, we also stress test our portfolio using scenario analysis. This analysis estimates the change in the value of our trading portfolio that may result from abnormal market movements.

A set of scenarios, categorized as either historical or hypothetical, are computed daily for the overall trading portfolio and individual businesses. These scenarios include shocks to underlying market risk factors that may be well beyond the shocks found in the historical data used to calculate VaR. Historical scenarios simulate the impact of the market moves that occurred during a period of extended historical market stress. Generally, a multi-week period representing the most severe point during a crisis is selected for each historical scenario. Hypothetical scenarios provide estimated portfolio impacts from potential future market stress events. Scenarios are reviewed and updated in response to changing positions and new economic or political information. In addition, new or ad hoc scenarios are developed to address specific potential market events or particular vulnerabilities in the portfolio. The stress tests are reviewed on a regular basis and the results are presented to senior management.

Stress testing for the trading portfolio is integrated with enterprise-wide stress testing and incorporated into the limits framework. The macroeconomic scenarios used for enterprise-wide stress testing purposes differ from the typical trading portfolio scenarios in that they have a longer time horizon and the results are forecasted over multiple periods for use in consolidated capital and liquidity planning. For more information, see Managing Risk on page 88.

***Interest Rate Risk Management for the Banking Book***

The following discussion presents net interest income for banking book activities.

Interest rate risk represents the most significant market risk exposure to our banking book balance sheet. Interest rate risk is measured as the potential change in net interest income caused by movements in market interest rates. Client-facing

activities, primarily lending and deposit-taking, create interest rate sensitive positions on our balance sheet.

We prepare forward-looking forecasts of net interest income. The baseline forecast takes into consideration expected future business growth, ALM positioning and the future direction of interest rate movements as implied by market-based forward curves.

We then measure and evaluate the impact that alternative interest rate scenarios have on the baseline forecast in order to assess interest rate sensitivity under varied conditions. The net interest income forecast is frequently updated for changing assumptions and differing outlooks based on economic trends, market conditions and business strategies. Thus, we continually monitor our banking book balance sheet position in order to maintain an acceptable level of exposure to interest rate changes.

The interest rate scenarios that we analyze incorporate balance sheet assumptions such as loan and deposit growth and pricing, changes in funding mix, product repricing, maturity characteristics and investment securities premium amortization. Our overall goal is to manage interest rate risk so that movements in interest rates do not significantly adversely affect earnings and capital.

Table 44 presents the spot and 12-month forward rates used in developing the forward curve used in our baseline forecasts at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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| **Table 44** | **Forward Rates** | **Forward Rates** | **Forward Rates** | **Forward Rates** |
| | | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | | **Federal<br>Funds** | **SOFR** | **10-Year<br>SOFR** |
| Spot rates | Spot rates | **3.75%** | **3.87%** | **3.80%** |
| 12-month forward rates | 12-month forward rates | **3.25** | **3.11** | **3.89** |
|  |  | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| Spot rates | Spot rates | 4.50% | 4.49% | 4.07% |
| 12-month forward rates | 12-month forward rates | 4.00 | 3.94 | 4.07 |

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Table 45 shows the potential pretax impact to forecasted net interest income over the next 12 months from December 31, 2025 and 2024 resulting from instantaneous parallel and non-parallel shocks to the market-based forward curve.

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Periodically, we evaluate the scenarios presented so that they are meaningful in the context of the current rate environment. Amounts presented reflect dynamic deposit sensitivities, which incorporate behavioral customer deposit balance changes that could occur under various scenarios.

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| **Table 45** | **Estimated Banking Book Net Interest Income Sensitivity to Curve Changes** | **Estimated Banking Book Net Interest Income Sensitivity to Curve Changes** | **Estimated Banking Book Net Interest Income Sensitivity to Curve Changes** | **Estimated Banking Book Net Interest Income Sensitivity to Curve Changes** | **Estimated Banking Book Net Interest Income Sensitivity to Curve Changes** |
|  |  | Short <br>Rate (bps) | Long <br>Rate (bps) |  |  |
|  |  | Short <br>Rate (bps) | Long <br>Rate (bps) | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| (Dollars in billions) | (Dollars in billions) | Short <br>Rate (bps) | Long <br>Rate (bps) | **2025** | 2024 |
| Parallel Shifts | Parallel Shifts | Short <br>Rate (bps) | Long <br>Rate (bps) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; +100 bps instantaneous shift | &nbsp;&nbsp; +100 bps instantaneous shift | +100 | +100 | $**0.7** | $1.1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; -100 bps instantaneous shift | &nbsp;&nbsp; -100 bps instantaneous shift | -100 | -100 | **(2.0)** | (2.3) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; +200 bps instantaneous shift | &nbsp;&nbsp; +200 bps instantaneous shift | +200 | +200 | **0.8** | 2.0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; -200 bps instantaneous shift | &nbsp;&nbsp; -200 bps instantaneous shift | -200 | -200 | **(4.9)** | (5.4) |
| Flatteners | Flatteners |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Short-end instantaneous change | &nbsp;&nbsp;Short-end instantaneous change | +100 |  | **0.5** | 1.1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Long-end instantaneous change | &nbsp;&nbsp;Long-end instantaneous change |  | -100 | **(0.3)** | (0.1) |
| Steepeners | Steepeners |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Short-end instantaneous change | &nbsp;&nbsp;Short-end instantaneous change | -100 |  | **(1.7)** | (2.1) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Long-end instantaneous change | &nbsp;&nbsp;Long-end instantaneous change |  | +100 | **0.3** | 0.1 |

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We continue to be asset sensitive to a parallel move in interest rates, with the majority of that impact coming from the short end of the yield curve. Additionally, higher interest rates negatively impact the fair value of our debt securities classified as available for sale and adversely affect accumulated OCI, and thus capital levels under the Basel 3 capital rules. Under instantaneous upward parallel shifts, the near-term adverse impact to Basel 3 capital would be reduced over time by offsetting positive impacts to net interest income generated from banking book activities. For more information on Basel 3, see Capital Management – Regulatory Capital on page 49.

As part of our ALM activities, we use securities, certain residential mortgages, and interest rate and foreign exchange derivatives in managing interest rate sensitivity. The sensitivity analysis in Table 45 assumes that we take no action in response to these rate shocks and does not assume any change in other macroeconomic variables normally correlated with changes in interest rates. In higher rate scenarios, the analysis assumes that a portion of low-cost or noninterest-bearing deposits are replaced with higher yielding deposits or market-based funding. Conversely, in lower rate scenarios, the analysis assumes that a portion of higher yielding deposits or market-based funding are replaced with low-cost or noninterest-bearing deposits.

For larger interest rate shift scenarios, the interest rate sensitivity may behave in a non-linear manner as there are numerous estimates and assumptions, which require a high degree of judgment and are often interrelated, that could impact the outcome. Pertaining to the mortgage-backed securities and residential mortgage portfolio, if long-end interest rates were to significantly decrease over the next twelve months, for example over 200 bps, there would generally be an increase in customer prepayment behaviors with an incremental reduction to net interest income, noting that the extent of changes in customer prepayment activity can be impacted by multiple factors and is not necessarily limited to long-end interest rates. Conversely, if long-end interest rates were to significantly increase over the next twelve months, for example, over 200 bps, customer prepayments would likely modestly decrease and result in an incremental increase to net interest income. In addition, deposit pricing is rate sensitive in nature. This sensitivity is assumed to have non-linear impacts to larger short-end rate movements. In decreasing interest rate scenarios, and particularly where interest rates have decreased to small amounts, the ability to further reduce rates paid is reduced as customer rates near zero. In higher short-end rate scenarios, deposit pricing will

likely increase at a faster rate, leading to incremental interest expense and reducing asset sensitivity. While the impact related to the above assumptions used in the asset sensitivity analysis can provide directional analysis on how net interest income will be impacted in changing environments, the ultimate impact is dependent upon the interrelationship of the assumptions and factors, which vary in different macroeconomic scenarios.

**Economic Value of Equity**

In addition to interest rate sensitivity described above, the Corporation's management of its interest rate exposures in the banking book also considers a long-term view of interest rate sensitivity through the measurement of Economic Value of Equity (EVE). EVE captures changes in the net present value of banking book assets and liabilities under various interest rate scenarios and its impact to Tier 1 capital. Similar to net interest income, the Corporation establishes limits for EVE. EVE is largely driven by the Corporation's longer duration fixed-rate products, such as investment securities, residential mortgages and deposits. For assets or liabilities that have no stated maturity, such as deposits, the Corporation estimates the duration for measurement purposes.

**Interest Rate and Foreign Exchange Derivative Contracts**

We use interest rate and foreign exchange derivative contracts in our ALM activities to manage our interest rate and foreign exchange risks. Specifically, we use those derivatives to manage both the variability in cash flows and changes in fair value of various assets and liabilities arising from those risks. Our interest rate derivative contracts are generally non-leveraged swaps tied to various benchmark interest rates and foreign exchange basis swaps, options, futures and forwards, and our foreign exchange contracts include cross-currency interest rate swaps, foreign currency futures contracts, foreign currency forward contracts and options.

The derivatives used in our ALM activities can be split into two broad categories: designated accounting hedges and other risk management derivatives. Designated accounting hedges are primarily used to manage our exposure to interest rates as described in the Interest Rate Risk Management for the Banking Book section and are included in the sensitivities presented in Table 45. The Corporation also uses foreign currency derivatives in accounting hedges to manage substantially all of the foreign exchange risk of our foreign operations. By hedging the foreign

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exchange risk of our foreign operations, the Corporation's market risk exposure in this area is not significant.

Risk management derivatives are predominantly used to hedge foreign exchange risks related to various foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities and eliminate substantially all foreign currency exposures in the cash flows of the Corporation's non-trading foreign currency-denominated financial instruments. These foreign exchange derivatives are sensitive to other market risk exposures such as cross-currency basis spreads and interest rate risk. However, as these features are not a significant component of these foreign exchange derivatives, the market risk related to this exposure is not significant. For more information on the accounting for derivatives, see *Note 3 – Derivatives* to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

***Mortgage Banking Risk Management***

We originate, fund and service mortgage loans, which subject us to credit, liquidity and interest rate risks, among others. We determine whether loans will be held for investment or held for sale at the time of commitment and manage credit and liquidity risks by selling or securitizing a portion of the loans we originate.

Interest rate risk and market risk can be substantial in the mortgage business. Changes in interest rates and other market factors impact the volume of mortgage originations. Changes in interest rates also impact the value of interest rate lock commitments and the related residential first mortgage loans held-for-sale, as well as the value of the MSRs. An increase in mortgage interest rates typically leads to a decrease in the value of these instruments. Conversely, when there is an increase in interest rates, the value of the MSRs will increase driven by lower prepayment expectations. Because the interest rate risks of these hedged items offset, we combine them into one overall hedged item with one combined economic hedge portfolio consisting of derivative contracts and securities.

**Compliance and Operational Risk Management**

Compliance risk is the risk of legal or regulatory sanctions, material financial loss or damage to the reputation of the Corporation arising from the failure of the Corporation to comply with the requirements of applicable LRRs and our internal policies and procedures (collectively, applicable LRRs). We are subject to comprehensive and evolving regulation under federal and state laws, rules and regulations in the U.S. and the laws of the various jurisdictions in which we operate, including those related to financial crimes and anti-money laundering, market conduct, trading activities, fair lending, privacy, data protection, development and use of AI, and unfair, deceptive or abusive acts or practices.

Operational risk is the risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes or systems, people or external events, and includes legal risk. Operational risk may occur anywhere in the Corporation, including third-party business processes, and is not limited to operations functions. The Corporation faces a number of key operational risks including third-party risk, model risk, conduct risk, technology risk, information security risk and data risk. The pace of technological change, including in the field of AI, may heighten risks in those areas. Operational risk can result in financial losses and reputational impacts and is a component in the calculation of total RWA used in the Basel 3 capital calculation. For more information on Basel 3 calculations, see Capital Management on page 48.

FLUs and control functions are first and foremost responsible for managing all aspects of their businesses, including their compliance and operational risk. FLUs and control functions are required to understand their business processes and related risks and controls, including third-party dependencies and the related regulatory requirements, and monitor and report on the effectiveness of the control environment. In order to actively monitor and assess the performance of their processes and controls, they must conduct comprehensive quality assurance activities and identify issues and risks to remediate control gaps and weaknesses. FLUs and control functions must also adhere to compliance and operational risk appetite limits to meet strategic, capital and financial planning objectives. Finally, FLUs and control functions are responsible for the proactive identification, management and escalation of compliance and operational risks across the Corporation. Collectively, these efforts are important to strengthen their compliance and operational resiliency, which is the ability to deliver critical operations through disruption. To address AI-related risks, we have implemented internal processes and governance frameworks. These measures help with regulatory compliance and responsible use of AI across our operations.

Global Compliance and Operational Risk teams independently assess compliance and operational risk, monitor business activities and processes and evaluate FLUs and control functions for adherence to applicable LRRs, including identifying issues and risks, and reporting on the state of the control environment. Corporate Audit provides an independent assessment and validation through testing of key compliance and operational risk processes and controls across the Corporation.

The Corporation's Global Compliance – Enterprise Policy and Operational Risk Management – Enterprise Policy set the requirements for reporting compliance and operational risk information to executive management as well as the Board or appropriate Board-level committees and reflect Global Compliance and Operational Risk's responsibilities for conducting independent oversight of the Corporation's compliance and operational risk management activities. The Board provides oversight of compliance risk through its Audit Committee and the ERC, and operational risk through its ERC.

**Cybersecurity**

***Risk Management and Strategy***

Cybersecurity is a key operational risk facing the Corporation. We, our employees, customers, regulators, third parties and other entities, platforms, systems and networks upon which we rely to operate our business are ongoing targets of an increasing number of cybersecurity threats and cyberattacks and, accordingly, the Corporation devotes considerable resources to the establishment and maintenance of processes for assessing, identifying and managing cybersecurity risk through its global workforce and 24/7 cyber operations centers. The Corporation takes a cross-functional approach to addressing cybersecurity risk, with our Global Technology, Global Risk Management, Legal and Corporate Audit functions playing key roles. In addition, the Corporation's processes related to cybersecurity risk are an element of and integrated with the Corporation's comprehensive risk program, including our risk framework. For more information on the Corporation's Cybersecurity risk, see Item 1A. Risk Factors – Business Operations beginning on page 14. For more information on our approach to risk management, including our risk management governance framework, see Managing Risk on page 45.

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As part of the Corporation's overall risk management program, the Corporation's Global Information Security (GIS) Program is supported by three lines of defense. As the first line of defense, the GIS team is responsible for the day-to-day management of the GIS Program, which includes defining policies and procedures designed to safeguard the Corporation's information systems and the information those systems collect, process, maintain, use, share, disseminate and dispose of. As the second line of defense, Global Compliance and Operational Risk independently assesses, monitors and tests cybersecurity risk across the Corporation, as well as the effectiveness of the GIS Program. As the third line of defense, Corporate Audit conducts additional independent review and validation of the first-line and second-line processes and functions.

The Corporation seeks to mitigate cybersecurity risk and associated legal, financial, reputational, operational and/or regulatory risks by employing a multi-faceted GIS Program, through various policies and procedures, that are focused on governing, preparing for, identifying, preventing, detecting, mitigating, responding to and recovering from cybersecurity threats and incidents, including those suffered by the Corporation and its third-party service providers, as well as effectively operating the Corporation's processes. Our business continuity policies and procedures are designed to maintain the availability of business functions and enable impacted units within the Corporation and its third-party service providers to achieve strategic objectives in the event of a cybersecurity incident. In accordance with the Corporation's cyber incident response framework, GIS, including its incident response team, tracks, documents, responds to and analyzes cybersecurity threats and cybersecurity incidents, including those experienced by the Corporation's third-party service providers that may impact the Corporation. Additionally, the Corporation has a process for assembling multi-stakeholder executive response teams to monitor and coordinate cross-functional responses to certain cybersecurity incidents.

As part of the GIS Program, the Corporation leverages both internal and external assessments and industry partnerships. The Corporation engages third-party assessors, consultants, auditors and other third-party professionals to evaluate and test its cybersecurity program and provide guidance on operating and improving the GIS Program, including the design and operational effectiveness of the security and resiliency of our information systems.

The Corporation focuses on and has processes to oversee cybersecurity risk associated with its third-party service providers. As part of its cybersecurity risk management processes, the Corporation maintains an enterprise-wide program that defines standards for the planning, sourcing, management, and oversight of third-party relationships and third-party access to its information system, facilities, and/or confidential or proprietary data. The Corporation has established security requirements applicable to third-party service providers, and where permitted by contract, cybersecurity diligence is conducted to assess the alignment of third-party service providers' cybersecurity programs with the Corporation's cybersecurity requirements.

While we and our third parties have experienced cybersecurity incidents, as well as adverse impacts from such incidents, we have not experienced material losses or other material consequences relating to cybersecurity incidents experienced by us or our third parties. However, we expect that the Corporation, our third parties, and other entities, platforms, systems and networks upon which we rely to operate our

business will experience cybersecurity incidents resulting in adverse impacts with increased frequency and severity due to the evolving threat environment, including the increasing use of AI for cybersecurity threat and cyberattack purposes and campaigns involving nation states or their proxies, and there can be no assurance that future cybersecurity incidents, including incidents experienced by third parties, will not have a material adverse impact on the Corporation, including its business strategy, results of operations and/or financial condition.

***Governance***

Through established governance structures, the Corporation has policies and procedures to help facilitate oversight of cybersecurity risk. In accordance with these policies and procedures, the Corporation's three lines of defense, and management, strive to prepare for, identify, prevent, detect, mitigate, respond to and recover from cybersecurity threats and incidents, monitor performance, and escalate to executive management, the committees of the Corporation's Board and/or to the Board, as appropriate. Additionally, GIS reports cybersecurity incidents that meet certain criteria to the Legal Department for evaluation of materiality and potential escalation and disclosure, which includes the consideration of relevant quantitative and qualitative factors.

The Board is actively engaged in the oversight of the GIS Program and devotes time and attention to the oversight and mitigation of cybersecurity risk. The Board, which includes members with technology and cybersecurity experience, oversees management's approach to staffing and the policies and procedures to address cybersecurity risk. The Board and its ERC, which is responsible for reviewing cybersecurity risk, each receive regular presentations, memoranda and reports from our Chief Technology and Information Officer (CTIO) and our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) on internal and external cybersecurity developments, threats and risks.

The Board receives prompt and timely information from management on cybersecurity incidents, including cybersecurity incidents experienced by the Corporation's third-party service providers, that may pose significant risk to the Corporation, and continues to receive regular reports on any such incidents until their conclusion. Additionally, the Board receives quarterly reports on the performance metrics for the GIS Program and the performance of the Corporation's cybersecurity risk appetite metrics, including metrics on vulnerabilities and third-party cybersecurity risks and incidents, and is notified promptly if a Board-level cybersecurity risk limit is breached.

Our ERC also annually reviews and approves our GIS Program and our Information Security Policy, which establish administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the security, confidentiality, availability and integrity of customer records and information in accordance with the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and the interagency guidelines issued thereunder, and applicable laws globally.

Under the Board's oversight, management works closely with key stakeholders, including regulators, government agencies, law enforcement, peer institutions and industry groups, and develops and invests in talent and innovative technology in order to better manage cybersecurity risk.

Our most senior cybersecurity employees are the CTIO and CISO, who are primarily responsible for managing and assessing cybersecurity risk. The CISO oversees a team of more than 3,400 information security professionals spanning the globe. The CISO and the GIS senior leadership team have deep cybersecurity expertise, with over 200 years of collective

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experience working in the cybersecurity field, at the Corporation, in government, and other companies in various industries. Additionally, certain members of the GIS leadership team hold leadership roles in sector-specific information and infrastructure security organizations, including the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center and the Financial Services Sector Coordinating Council. Employees across the Corporation also play a role in protecting the Corporation from cybersecurity threats and receive periodic training and education on cybersecurity-related topics.

**Reputational Risk Management**

Reputational risk is the risk that negative perception of the Corporation may materially impact its financial condition. Reputational risk may result from many of the Corporation's activities, including those related to the management of strategic, operational, compliance, liquidity, market (price and interest rate) and credit risks.

The Corporation manages reputational risk through established policies and controls embedded throughout its business and risk management processes. We proactively monitor and identify potential reputational risk events and have processes established to mitigate reputational risks in a timely manner. If reputational risk events occur, we focus on remediating the underlying issue and taking action to minimize damage to the Corporation's reputation. The Corporation has processes in place to respond to events that give rise to reputational risk, including implementing communication strategies to mitigate the impact. The Corporation's organization and governance structure provides oversight of reputational risks through management and Board committees. Each FLU has an MRC that is responsible for the oversight of reputational risk, including decisions where elevated levels of reputational risks are present. Additionally, reputational risk reporting is provided to senior management and the Board regularly.

**Critical Accounting Estimates**

Our significant accounting principles are described in *Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles* to the Consolidated Financial Statements and are essential in understanding the MD&A. The application of the accounting principles may involve the use of complex judgments, significant subjectivity, and extensive modeling techniques to estimate the values of assets and liabilities, particularly those related to credit exposures, fair value measurements, and other areas sensitive to changes in economic, market or borrower-specific conditions. These estimates are critical to the application of GAAP and are essential to understanding our reported financial condition, operating performance, and the comparability of results across reporting periods.

In developing these estimates, the Corporation employs established governance frameworks, including formal model-risk management, independent validation and internal control processes to assess and select the relevant variables, assumptions and inputs that most appropriately reflect reasonable expectations at the time the estimates are made. Because these estimates involve matters that may be difficult to measure or that are sensitive to evolving credit, economic or market conditions, actual results may differ from estimated amounts as new information becomes available or as underlying conditions change.

Key variables, assumptions and inputs used in these estimates may fluctuate after the balance sheet date due to changes in credit conditions, interest rates, liquidity dynamics and broader market developments, which may materially impact

our financial condition or operating performance. These changes reflect inherent uncertainty in the economic and market environment and should not be interpreted as deficiencies in the Corporation's models, methodologies or inputs. The Corporation's critical accounting estimates, including the nature of the underlying estimation uncertainty and their potential effect on our results, are disclosed in the following discussion.

**Allowance for Credit Losses** 

The allowance for credit losses includes the allowance for loan and lease losses and the reserve for unfunded lending commitments. Our process for determining the allowance for credit losses is discussed in *Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles* and *Note 5 – Outstanding Loans and Leases and Allowance for Credit Losses* to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The determination of the allowance for credit losses is based on numerous estimates and assumptions, which require a high degree of judgment and are often interrelated. A critical judgment in the process is the weighting of our forward-looking macroeconomic scenarios that are incorporated into our quantitative models. As any one economic outlook is inherently uncertain, the Corporation uses multiple macroeconomic scenarios in its CECL calculation, which have included a baseline scenario derived from consensus estimates, an adverse scenario reflecting a moderate recession, a downside scenario reflecting continued inflation, a tail risk scenario similar to the severely adverse scenario used in stress testing and an upside scenario that considers the potential for improvement above the baseline scenario. The overall economic outlook is weighted to reflect a moderate growth environment, with lower gross domestic product (GDP) growth and higher unemployment rate expectations as compared to what we experienced in 2025. Generally, as the consensus estimates improve or deteriorate, the allowance for credit losses will change in a similar direction.

There are multiple variables that drive the macroeconomic scenarios with the key variables including, but not limited to, U.S. real GDP and unemployment rates. As of December 31, 2025, the latest consensus estimate for the U.S. average unemployment rate for the fourth quarter of 2025 was 4.5 percent, and U.S. real GDP was forecasted to grow 1.7 percent year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting a strong labor market and consistent levels of growth compared to our macroeconomic outlook as of December 31, 2024, and were factored into our allowance for credit losses estimate as of December 31, 2025. In addition, the table below presents the weighted macroeconomic outlook for U.S. average unemployment rate and U.S. real GDP growth rate.

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| **Table 46** | Key Allowance Variables | Key Allowance Variables | Key Allowance Variables |
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|  |  | 4Q Year 1 <sup>(1)</sup> | 4Q Year 2 <sup>(1)</sup> |
| U.S. Unemployment | U.S. Unemployment |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;December 31, 2024 forecast | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;December 31, 2024 forecast | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;December 31, 2025 forecast | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;December 31, 2025 forecast | 5.0 | 4.9 |
|  |  | Year-Over-Year | Year-Over-Year |
|  |  | 4Q Year 1 <sup>(1)</sup> | 4Q Year 2 <sup>(1)</sup> |
| U.S. Real GDP Growth | U.S. Real GDP Growth |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;December 31, 2024 forecast | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;December 31, 2024 forecast | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;December 31, 2025 forecast | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;December 31, 2025 forecast | 1.4 | 1.8 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Represents the forecasted weighted economic outlook one and two years out from the reporting date.

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In addition to the above judgments and estimates, the allowance for credit losses can also be impacted by unanticipated changes in asset quality of the portfolio, such as increases or decreases in credit and/or internal risk ratings in our commercial portfolio, improvement or deterioration in borrower delinquencies or credit scores in our credit card portfolio and increases or decreases in home prices, which is a primary driver of LTVs, in our consumer real estate portfolio, all of which have some degree of uncertainty. The allowance for credit losses increased $44 million from $14.3 billion at December 31, 2024 to $14.4 billion as of December 31, 2025, as increases in the U.S. Commercial allowance were partially offset by decreases in the credit card and commercial real estate portfolios.

To provide an illustration of the sensitivity of the macroeconomic scenarios and other assumptions on the estimate of our allowance for credit losses, the Corporation compared the December 31, 2025 modeled CECL from the baseline scenario to our adverse scenario. Relative to the baseline scenario, the adverse scenario assumed a peak U.S. unemployment rate of approximately two percentage points higher than the baseline scenario, a decline in U.S. real GDP followed by a prolonged recovery and a lower home price outlook with a difference of approximately 18 percent at the trough. This sensitivity analysis resulted in a hypothetical increase in the allowance for credit losses of approximately $4.2 billion.

While the sensitivity analysis may be useful to consider how changes in certain macroeconomic assumptions could impact our baseline CECL, it should not be relied upon as a forecast of how our allowance for credit losses is expected to change in a different macroeconomic outlook. Ultimately, the estimate of the allowance for credit losses is dependent upon a variety of potential factors including, but not limited to, qualitative assessments, weighting of alternate macroeconomic scenarios and changes in portfolio mix that would need to be considered comprehensively in determining the allowance for credit losses. Due to the uncertainty in predicting these factors, they are not incorporated into the sensitivity analysis.

**Fair Value of Financial Instruments**

Under applicable accounting standards, we are required to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs in measuring fair value. We classify fair value measurements of financial instruments and MSRs based on the three-level fair value hierarchy in the accounting standards.

The fair values of assets and liabilities may include adjustments, such as market liquidity and credit quality, where appropriate. Valuations of products using models or other techniques are sensitive to assumptions used for the significant inputs. Where market data is available, the inputs used for valuation reflect that information as of our valuation date. Inputs to valuation models are considered unobservable if they are supported by little or no market activity. In periods of extreme volatility, lessened liquidity or in illiquid markets, there may be more variability in market pricing or a lack of market data to use in the valuation process. In keeping with the prudent application of estimates and management judgment in determining the fair value of assets and liabilities, we have in place various processes and controls that include: a model validation policy that requires review and approval of quantitative models used for deal pricing, financial statement fair value determination and risk quantification; a trading product valuation policy that requires verification of all traded product valuations; and a periodic review and substantiation of daily profit and loss

reporting for all traded products. Primarily through validation controls, we utilize both broker and pricing service inputs which can and do include both market-observable and internally-modeled values and/or valuation inputs. Our reliance on this information is affected by our understanding of how the broker and/or pricing service develops its data with a higher degree of reliance applied to those that are more directly observable and lesser reliance applied to those developed through their own internal modeling. For example, broker quotes in less active markets may only be indicative and therefore less reliable. These processes and controls are performed independently of the business. For more information, see *Note 20 – Fair Value Measurements* and *Note 21 – Fair Value Option* to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

***Level 3 Assets and Liabilities***

Financial assets and liabilities, and MSRs, where values are based on valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and are significant to the overall fair value measurement are classified as Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy established in applicable accounting standards. The fair value of these Level 3 financial assets and liabilities and MSRs is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar techniques for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

Level 3 financial instruments may be hedged with derivatives classified as Level 1 or 2; therefore, gains or losses associated with Level 3 financial instruments may be offset by gains or losses associated with financial instruments classified in other levels of the fair value hierarchy. The Level 3 gains and losses recorded in earnings did not have a significant impact on our liquidity or capital. We conduct a review of our fair value hierarchy classifications on a quarterly basis. Transfers into or out of Level 3 are made if the significant inputs used in financial models measuring the fair values of the assets and liabilities became unobservable or observable, respectively, in the current marketplace, or when previously insignificant unobservable and observable inputs become significant, respectively. For more information on transfers into and out of Level 3 during 2025, 2024 and 2023, see *Note 20 – Fair Value Measurements* to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

**Accrued Income Taxes and Deferred Tax Assets**

Accrued income taxes, reported as a component of either other assets or accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, represent the net amount of current income taxes we expect to pay to or receive from various taxing jurisdictions attributable to our operations to date. We currently file income tax returns in more than 60 states and municipalities and more than 40 non-U.S. jurisdictions and consider many factors, including statutory, judicial and regulatory guidance, in estimating the appropriate accrued income taxes for each jurisdiction.

Net deferred tax assets, reported as a component of other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, represent the net decrease in taxes expected to be paid in the future because of net operating loss (NOL) and tax credit carryforwards and because of future reversals of temporary differences in the bases of assets and liabilities as measured by tax laws and their bases as reported in the financial statements. NOL and tax credit carryforwards result in reductions to future tax liabilities, and many of these attributes can expire if not utilized within certain periods. We consider the need for valuation allowances

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to reduce net deferred tax assets to the amounts that we estimate are more likely than not to be realized.

Consistent with the applicable accounting guidance, we monitor relevant tax authorities and change our estimates of accrued income taxes and/or net deferred tax assets due to changes in income tax laws and their interpretation by the courts and regulatory authorities. These revisions of our estimates, which also may result from our income tax planning and from the resolution of income tax audit matters, may be material to our operating results for any given period.

See *Note 19 – Income Taxes* to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a table of significant tax attributes and additional information. For more information, see Item 1A. Risk Factors – Regulatory, Compliance and Legal.

**Goodwill and Intangible Assets**

The nature of and accounting for goodwill and intangible assets are discussed in *Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles* and *Note 7 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets* to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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| Table 47 | **Goodwill by Reporting Segment** | **Goodwill by Reporting Segment** |  |
|  |  | December 31 | December 31 |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 |
| Consumer Banking | Consumer Banking | $**30137** | $**30137** |
| Global Wealth and Investment Management | Global Wealth and Investment Management | **9677** | 9677 |
| Global Banking | Global Banking | **24026** | 24026 |
| Global Markets | Global Markets | **5181** | 5181 |
| Total | Total | $**69021** | $69021 |

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We completed our annual goodwill impairment test as of June 30, 2025 using a quantitative assessment for the *Consumer Banking* reporting unit and a qualitative assessment for the remaining six reporting units. The quantitative assessment was performed for *Consumer Banking* because the Corporation combined its Consumer Lending and Deposits reporting units into a single reporting unit to correspond with the change in reporting structure that occurred in the *Consumer Banking* segment in the first quarter of 2025.

For the quantitative assessment, we compared the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying value, as measured by allocated equity. The fair value was estimated based on the combination of an income approach (which utilizes the present value of cash flows to estimate fair value) and a market multiplier approach (which utilizes observable market prices and metrics of peer companies to estimate fair value). The cash flows used in the income approach were based on the Corporation's three-year internal forecasts along with long-term terminal growth values, which were discounted at 10.50 percent. The discount rate was derived from a capital asset pricing model that incorporates the risk and uncertainty in the cash flow forecasts, the financial markets and industries similar to the reporting units. The market multiplier approach utilized various market multiples, primarily pricing multiples, from comparable publicly-traded companies in industries similar to the reporting unit. In addition, a control premium was factored in based upon observed comparable premiums paid for change-in-control transactions for financial institutions.

For the qualitative assessment, we used various factors, including macroeconomic conditions and outlook, industry and market pricing multiples, financial performance and other relevant reporting unit considerations, to support that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting units is less than the reporting units' carrying value.

Based on our assessments, we have concluded that none of our reporting units are at risk of impairment, as each of the reporting units' fair values are substantially in excess of their carrying values.

**Certain Contingent Liabilities**

For more information on the complex judgments associated with certain contingent liabilities, see *Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies* to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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**Non-GAAP Reconciliations**

Tables 48 and 49 provide reconciliations of certain non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Table 48** | **Annual Reconciliations to GAAP Financial Measures** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Annual Reconciliations to GAAP Financial Measures** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Annual Reconciliations to GAAP Financial Measures** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Annual Reconciliations to GAAP Financial Measures** <sup>(1)</sup> |
| (Dollars in millions, shares in thousands) | (Dollars in millions, shares in thousands) | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| **Reconciliation of average shareholders' equity to average tangible shareholders' equity and average tangible common shareholders' equity** | **Reconciliation of average shareholders' equity to average tangible shareholders' equity and average tangible common shareholders' equity** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shareholders' equity | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shareholders' equity | $**298474** | $292467 | $281861 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Goodwill | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Goodwill | **(69021)** | (69021) | (69022) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Intangible assets (excluding MSRs) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Intangible assets (excluding MSRs) | **(1883)** | (1961) | (2039) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Related deferred tax liabilities | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Related deferred tax liabilities | **841** | 866 | 893 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Tangible shareholders' equity** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Tangible shareholders' equity** | $**228411** | $222351 | $211693 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Preferred stock | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Preferred stock | **(24039)** | (26487) | (28397) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Tangible common shareholders' equity** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Tangible common shareholders' equity** | $**204372** | $195864 | $183296 |
| **Reconciliation of year-end shareholders' equity to year-end tangible shareholders' equity and year-end tangible common shareholders' equity** | **Reconciliation of year-end shareholders' equity to year-end tangible shareholders' equity and year-end tangible common shareholders' equity** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shareholders' equity | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shareholders' equity | $**303243** | $293963 | $290209 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Goodwill | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Goodwill | **(69021)** | (69021) | (69021) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Intangible assets (excluding MSRs) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Intangible assets (excluding MSRs) | **(1841)** | (1919) | (1997) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Related deferred tax liabilities | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Related deferred tax liabilities | **825** | 851 | 874 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Tangible shareholders' equity** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Tangible shareholders' equity** | $**233206** | $223874 | $220065 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Preferred stock | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Preferred stock | **(25992)** | (23159) | (28397) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Tangible common shareholders' equity** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Tangible common shareholders' equity** | $**207214** | $200715 | $191668 |
| **Reconciliation of year-end assets to year-end tangible assets** | **Reconciliation of year-end assets to year-end tangible assets** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assets | $**3411738** | $3261299 | $3180515 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Goodwill | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Goodwill | **(69021)** | (69021) | (69021) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Intangible assets (excluding MSRs) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Intangible assets (excluding MSRs) | **(1841)** | (1919) | (1997) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Related deferred tax liabilities | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Related deferred tax liabilities | **825** | 851 | 874 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Tangible assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Tangible assets** | $**3341701** | $3191210 | $3110371 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Presents reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures. For more information on non-GAAP financial measures and ratios we use in assessing the results of the Corporation, see Supplemental Financial Data on page 31.

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| **Table 49** | **Quarterly Reconciliations to GAAP Financial Measures** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Quarterly Reconciliations to GAAP Financial Measures** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Quarterly Reconciliations to GAAP Financial Measures** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Quarterly Reconciliations to GAAP Financial Measures** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Quarterly Reconciliations to GAAP Financial Measures** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Quarterly Reconciliations to GAAP Financial Measures** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Quarterly Reconciliations to GAAP Financial Measures** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Quarterly Reconciliations to GAAP Financial Measures** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Quarterly Reconciliations to GAAP Financial Measures** <sup>(1)</sup> |
|  |  | **2025 Quarters** | **2025 Quarters** | **2025 Quarters** | **2025 Quarters** | 2024 Quarters | 2024 Quarters | 2024 Quarters | 2024 Quarters |
| (Dollars in millions) | (Dollars in millions) | **Fourth** | Third | Second | First | Fourth | Third | Second | First |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Reconciliation of average shareholders' equity to** <br>**average tangible shareholders' equity and**<br>**average tangible common shareholders' equity** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Reconciliation of average shareholders' equity to** <br>**average tangible shareholders' equity and**<br>**average tangible common shareholders' equity** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shareholders' equity | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shareholders' equity | $**303873** | $300381 | $295329 | $294187 | $293398 | $293431 | $291943 | $291074 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Goodwill | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Goodwill | **(69021)** | (69021) | (69021) | (69021) | (69021) | (69021) | (69021) | (69021) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Intangible assets (excluding MSRs) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Intangible assets (excluding MSRs) | **(1853)** | (1873) | (1893) | (1912) | (1932) | (1951) | (1971) | (1990) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Related deferred tax liabilities | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Related deferred tax liabilities | **827** | 839 | 846 | 851 | 859 | 864 | 869 | 874 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Tangible shareholders' equity** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Tangible shareholders' equity** | $**233826** | $230326 | $225261 | $224105 | $223304 | $223323 | $221820 | $220937 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Preferred stock | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Preferred stock | **(25992)** | (25232) | (22573) | (22307) | (23493) | (25984) | (28113) | (28397) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Tangible common shareholders' equity** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Tangible common shareholders' equity** | $**207834** | $205094 | $202688 | $201798 | $199811 | $197339 | $193707 | $192540 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Reconciliation of period-end shareholders' equity to**<br>**period-end tangible shareholders' equity and**<br>**period-end tangible common shareholders' equity** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Reconciliation of period-end shareholders' equity to**<br>**period-end tangible shareholders' equity and**<br>**period-end tangible common shareholders' equity** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shareholders' equity | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shareholders' equity | $**303243** | $302437 | $298021 | $293949 | $293963 | $294774 | $292340 | $292094 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Goodwill | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Goodwill | **(69021)** | (69021) | (69021) | (69021) | (69021) | (69021) | (69021) | (69021) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Intangible assets (excluding MSRs) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Intangible assets (excluding MSRs) | **(1841)** | (1860) | (1880) | (1899) | (1919) | (1938) | (1958) | (1977) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Related deferred tax liabilities | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Related deferred tax liabilities | **825** | 828 | 842 | 846 | 851 | 859 | 864 | 869 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Tangible shareholders' equity** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Tangible shareholders' equity** | $**233206** | $232384 | $227962 | $223875 | $223874 | $224674 | $222225 | $221965 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Preferred stock | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Preferred stock | **(25992)** | (25992) | (23495) | (20499) | (23159) | (24554) | (26548) | (28397) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Tangible common shareholders' equity** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Tangible common shareholders' equity** | $**207214** | $206392 | $204467 | $203376 | $200715 | $200120 | $195677 | $193568 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Reconciliation of period-end assets to period-end**<br>**tangible assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Reconciliation of period-end assets to period-end**<br>**tangible assets** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assets | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assets | $**3411738** | $3403149 | $3440798 | $3349039 | $3261299 | $3323917 | $3257896 | $3273884 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Goodwill | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Goodwill | **(69021)** | (69021) | (69021) | (69021) | (69021) | (69021) | (69021) | (69021) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Intangible assets (excluding MSRs) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Intangible assets (excluding MSRs) | **(1841)** | (1860) | (1880) | (1899) | (1919) | (1938) | (1958) | (1977) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Related deferred tax liabilities | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Related deferred tax liabilities | **825** | 828 | 842 | 846 | 851 | 859 | 864 | 869 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Tangible assets** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Tangible assets** | $**3341701** | $3333096 | $3370739 | $3278965 | $3191210 | $3253817 | $3187781 | $3203755 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Presents reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures. For more information on non-GAAP financial measures and ratios we use in assessing the results of the Corporation, see Supplemental Financial Data on page 31.

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**Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk**

See Market Risk Management on page 75 in the MD&A and the sections referenced therein for Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

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| **Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data** |
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| | Page |
| [Consolidated Statement of Income](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_142) | [91](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_142) |
| [Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_142) | [91](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_142) |
| [Consolidated Balance Sheet](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_145) | [92](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_145) |
| [Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_151) | [93](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_151) |
| [Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_154) | [94](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_154) |
| [Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_160) | [95](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_160) |
| [Note 2 – Net Interest Income and Noninterest Income](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_166) | [104](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_166) |
| [Note 3 – Derivatives](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_169) | [105](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_169) |
| [Note 4 – Securities](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_172) | [113](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_172) |
| [Note 5 – Outstanding Loans and Leases](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_175)and Allowance for Credit Losses | [116](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_175) |
| [Note 6 – Securitizations and Other Variable Interest Entities](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_199) | [127](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_199) |
| [Note 7 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_202) | [131](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_202) |
| [Note 8 – Leases](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_205) | [132](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_205) |
| [Note 9 – Deposits](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_208) | [133](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_208) |
| [Note 10 – Securities Financing Agreements, Short-term Borrowings, Collateral and Restricted Cash](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_211) | [134](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_211) |
| [Note 11 – Long-term Debt](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_214) | [136](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_214) |
| [Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_217) | [137](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_217) |
| [Note 13 – Shareholders' Equity](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_226) | [142](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_226) |
| [Note 14 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_232) | [144](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_232) |
| [Note 15 – Earnings Per Common Share](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_235) | [145](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_235) |
| [Note 16 – Regulatory Requirements and Restrictions](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_238) | [145](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_238) |
| [Note 17 – Employee Benefit Plans](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_241) | [147](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_241) |
| [Note 18 – Stock-based Compensation Plans](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_244) | [151](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_244) |
| [Note 19 – Income Taxes](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_253) | [151](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_253) |
| [Note 20 – Fair Value Measurements](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_256) | [153](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_256) |
| [Note 21 – Fair Value Option](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_271) | [162](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_271) |
| [Note 22 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_274) | [164](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_274) |
| [Note 23 – Business Segment Information](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_277) | [165](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_277) |
| [Note 24 – Parent Company Information](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_283) | [169](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_283) |
| [Note 25 – Performance by Geographical Area](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_286) | [170](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_286) |
| [Glossary](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_289) | [171](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_289) |
| [Acronyms](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_295) | [173](#idd50fa8ccd704ccba7d633a77cae242f_295) |

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**Report of Management on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting**

The management of Bank of America Corporation is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting.

The Corporation's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The Corporation's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Corporation; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and that receipts and expenditures of the Corporation are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Corporation; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the Corporation's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management assessed the effectiveness of the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025 based on the framework set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in *Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013)*. Based on that assessment, management concluded that, as of December 31, 2025, the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting is effective.

The Corporation's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025 has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their accompanying report which expresses an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025.

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**Brian T. Moynihan**

Chair and Chief Executive Officer

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**Alastair M. Borthwick**

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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**Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm**

**To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Bank of America Corporation**

**Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting**

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Bank of America Corporation and its subsidiaries (the "Corporation") as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the related consolidated statements of income, of comprehensive income, of changes in shareholders' equity and of cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2025, including the related notes (collectively referred to as the "consolidated financial statements"). We also have audited the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, based on criteria established in *Internal Control - Integrated Framework* (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Corporation as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2025 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the Corporation maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, based on criteria established in *Internal Control - Integrated Framework* (2013) issued by the COSO.

**Basis for Opinions**

The Corporation's management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in Report of Management on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 8. Our responsibility is to express opinions on the Corporation's consolidated financial statements and on the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Corporation in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal

control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

**Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting**

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

**Critical Audit Matters**

The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (i) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (ii) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.

*Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses - Commercial and Consumer Card Loans*

As described in Notes 1 and 5 to the consolidated financial statements, the allowance for loan and lease losses represents management's estimate of current expected credit losses (CECL) in the Corporation's loan and lease portfolio, excluding loans and unfunded lending commitments accounted for under the fair value option. As of December 31, 2025, the allowance for loan and lease losses was $13.2 billion on total loans and leases of $1,182.2 billion, which excludes loans accounted for under the fair value option. For commercial and consumer card loans, CECL is typically estimated using quantitative methods

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that consider a variety of factors such as historical loss experience, the current credit quality of the portfolio as well as an economic outlook over the life of the loan. In its loss forecasting framework, the Corporation incorporates forward looking information through the use of macroeconomic scenarios applied over the forecasted life of the assets. These macroeconomic scenarios include variables that have historically been key drivers of increases and decreases in credit losses. These variables include, but are not limited to, unemployment rates, real estate prices, gross domestic product growth rates and corporate bond spreads. The scenarios that are chosen and the weighting given to each scenario depend on a variety of factors including recent economic events, leading economic indicators, views of internal as well as third-party economists and industry trends. Also included in the allowance for loan and lease losses are qualitative reserves to cover losses that are expected but, in the Corporation's assessment, may not be adequately reflected in the quantitative methods or the economic assumptions. Factors that the Corporation considers include changes in lending policies and procedures, business conditions, the nature and size of the portfolio, portfolio concentrations, the volume and severity of past due loans and nonaccrual loans, the effect of external factors such as competition, and legal and regulatory requirements, among others. Further, the Corporation considers the inherent uncertainty in quantitative models that are built on historical data.

The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the allowance for loan and lease losses for the commercial and consumer card portfolios is a critical audit matter are (i) the significant judgment and estimation by management in developing lifetime economic forecast scenarios and related weightings to each scenario, which in turn led to a high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity and effort in performing procedures and in evaluating audit evidence obtained, and (ii) the audit effort involved professionals with specialized skill and knowledge.

Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls relating to the allowance for loan and lease losses, including controls over the evaluation and approval of models, forecast scenarios and related weightings, and qualitative reserves. These procedures also included, among others, testing management's process for estimating the allowance for loan and lease losses, including (i) evaluating the appropriateness of the loss forecast models and methodology, (ii) evaluating the reasonableness of certain macroeconomic variables, (iii) evaluating the reasonableness of management's development, selection and weighting of lifetime economic forecast scenarios used in the loss forecast models, (iv) testing the completeness and accuracy of data used in the estimate, and (v) evaluating the reasonableness of certain qualitative reserves made to the model output results to determine the overall allowance for loan and lease losses. The procedures also included the involvement of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge to assist in evaluating the appropriateness of certain loss forecast models, the reasonableness of economic forecast scenarios and related weightings and the reasonableness of certain qualitative reserves.

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Charlotte, North Carolina

February 25, 2026

We have served as the Corporation's auditor since 1958.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Consolidated Statement of Income** | **Consolidated Statement of Income** | **Consolidated Statement of Income** | **Consolidated Statement of Income** |
| (In millions, except per share information) | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| **Net interest income** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest income | $**138566** | $146607 | $130262 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense | **78470** | 90547 | 73331 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net interest income | **60096** | 56060 | 56931 |
| **Noninterest income** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fees and commissions | **39402** | 36291 | 32009 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Market making and similar activities | **12014** | 12967 | 12732 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other income (loss) | **1585** | 538 | 1097 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total noninterest income | **53001** | 49796 | 45838 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total revenue, net of interest expense** | **113097** | 105856 | 102769 |
| **Provision for credit losses** | **5675** | 5821 | 4394 |
| **Noninterest expense** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Compensation and benefits | **42346** | 40182 | 38330 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Information processing and communications | **7453** | 7231 | 6707 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Occupancy and equipment | **7448** | 7289 | 7164 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Product delivery and transaction related | **3924** | 3494 | 3608 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Professional fees | **2580** | 2669 | 2159 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Marketing | **2204** | 1956 | 1927 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other general operating | **3772** | 3991 | 5950 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total noninterest expense | **69727** | 66812 | 65845 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Income before income taxes** | **37695** | 33223 | 32530 |
| **Income tax expense** | **7186** | 6250 | 6225 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net income** | $**30509** | $26973 | $26305 |
| **Preferred stock dividends** | **1454** | 1629 | 1649 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net income applicable to common shareholders** | $**29055** | $25344 | $24656 |
| **Per common share information** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Earnings | $**3.86** | $3.23 | $3.07 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted earnings | 3.81 | 3.19 | 3.05 |
| **Average common shares issued and outstanding** | 7521.9 | 7855.5 | 8028.6 |
| **Average diluted common shares issued and outstanding** | 7680.9 | 7935.8 | 8080.5 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income** | **Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income** | **Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income** | |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| **Net income** | $**30509** | $26973 | $26305 |
| **Other comprehensive income (loss), net-of-tax:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in debt securities | **1156** | 158 | 573 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in debit valuation adjustments | **(329)** | (127) | (686) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in derivatives | **3590** | 2428 | 3919 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Employee benefit plan adjustments | **319** | 131 | (439) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in foreign currency translation adjustments | **23** | (87) | 1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Other comprehensive income (loss)** | **4759** | 2503 | 3368 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Comprehensive income** | $**35268** | $29476 | $29673 |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Consolidated Balance Sheet** | **Consolidated Balance Sheet** | **Consolidated Balance Sheet** |
| | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 |
| **Assets** |  |  |
| Cash and due from banks | $**28595** | $26003 |
| Interest-bearing deposits with the Federal Reserve, non-U.S. central banks and other banks | **203250** | 264111 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | **231845** | 290114 |
| Time deposits placed and other short-term investments | **7474** | 6372 |
| Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(includes **$185,491** and $144,501 measured at fair value) | **316578** | 274709 |
| Trading account assets (includes **$185,869** and $170,328 pledged as collateral) | **366954** | 314460 |
| Derivative assets | **40881** | 40948 |
| Debt securities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Carried at fair value | **402975** | 358607 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Held-to-maturity, at cost (fair value **$442,430** and $450,548) | **522660** | 558677 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total debt securities | **925635** | 917284 |
| Loans and leases (includes **$3,498** and $4,249 measured at fair value) | **1185700** | 1095835 |
| Allowance for loan and lease losses | **(13203)** | (13240) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans and leases, net of allowance | **1172497** | 1082595 |
| Premises and equipment, net | **12516** | 12168 |
| Goodwill | **69021** | 69021 |
| Loans held-for-sale (includes **$2,271** and $2,214 measured at fair value) | **5165** | 9545 |
| Customer and other receivables | **98186** | 82247 |
| Other assets (includes **$9,058** and $13,176 measured at fair value) | **164986** | 161836 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total assets** | $**3411738** | $3261299 |
| **Liabilities** |  |  |
| Deposits in U.S. offices: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noninterest-bearing | $**517834** | $507561 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Interest-bearing (includes **$1,223** and $310 measured at fair value) | **1361177** | 1329014 |
| Deposits in non-U.S. offices: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noninterest-bearing | **14216** | 16297 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest-bearing | **125502** | 112595 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total deposits | **2018729** | 1965467 |
| Federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(includes **$223,067** and $192,859 measured at fair value) | **344716** | 331758 |
| Trading account liabilities | **105996** | 92543 |
| Derivative liabilities | **42076** | 39353 |
| Short-term borrowings (includes **$8,051** and $6,245 measured at fair value) | **48088** | 43391 |
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities (includes $8,996 and $13,199 measured at fair value<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and **$1,177** and $1,096 of reserve for unfunded lending commitments) | **231074** | 211545 |
| Long-term debt (includes **$72,591** and $50,005 measured at fair value) | **317816** | 283279 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total liabilities** | **3108495** | 2967336 |
| Commitments and contingencies *(Note 6 – Securitizations and Other Variable Interest Entities*<br>and *Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies*) |  |  |
| **Shareholders' equity** |  |  |
| Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; authorized – **100,000,000** shares; issued and outstanding – **3,991,164** and 3,877,917 shares | **25992** | 23159 |
| Common stock and additional paid-in capital, $0.01 par value; authorized – **12,800,000,000** shares;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;issued and outstanding – **7,212,464,345** and 7,610,862,311 shares | **26084** | 45336 |
| Retained earnings | **261693** | 240753 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | **(10526)** | (15285) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total shareholders' equity** | **303243** | 293963 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total liabilities and shareholders' equity** | $**3411738** | $3261299 |
| **Assets of consolidated variable interest entities included in total assets above (isolated to settle the liabilities of the variable interest entities)** |  |  |
| Trading account assets | $7139 | $5575 |
| Loans and leases | **17875** | 19144 |
| Allowance for loan and lease losses | **(871)** | (919) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans and leases, net of allowance | **17004** | 18225 |
| All other assets | **709** | 319 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total assets of consolidated variable interest entities** | $**24852** | $24119 |
| **Liabilities of consolidated variable interest entities included in total liabilities above** |  |  |
| Short-term borrowings (include**s** $0 and $0 of non-recourse short-term borrowings) | $**5779** | $3329 |
| Long-term debt (include**s** $6,847 and $8,457 of non-recourse debt) | **6847** | 8457 |
| All other liabilities (includes $18 and $21 of non-recourse liabilities) | **18** | 21 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total liabilities of consolidated variable interest entities** | $**12644** | $11807 |

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See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity** | **Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity** | **Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity** | **Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity** | **Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity** | **Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity** | **Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity** |
| | **Preferred<br>Stock** | **Common Stock and<br>Additional Paid-in Capital** | **Common Stock and<br>Additional Paid-in Capital** | **Retained<br>Earnings** | **Accumulated<br>Other<br>Comprehensive<br>Income (Loss)** | **Total<br>Shareholders'<br>Equity** |
| (In millions) | **Preferred<br>Stock** | **Shares** | **Amount** | **Retained<br>Earnings** | **Accumulated<br>Other<br>Comprehensive<br>Income (Loss)** | **Total<br>Shareholders'<br>Equity** |
| **Balance, December 31, 2022** | $28397 | 7996.8 | $58953 | $207003 | $(21156) | $273197 |
| Cumulative adjustment for adoption of credit loss accounting standard |  |  |  | 184 |  | 184 |
| Cumulative adjustment for tax-related equity investment accounting changes |  |  |  | (1227) |  | (1227) |
| Net income |  |  |  | 26305 |  | 26305 |
| Net change in debt securities |  |  |  |  | 573 | 573 |
| Net change in debit valuation adjustments |  |  |  |  | (686) | (686) |
| Net change in derivatives |  |  |  |  | 3919 | 3919 |
| Employee benefit plan adjustments |  |  |  |  | (439) | (439) |
| Net change in foreign currency translation adjustments |  |  |  |  | 1 | 1 |
| Dividends declared: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common |  |  |  | (7374) |  | (7374) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Preferred |  |  |  | (1649) |  | (1649) |
| Common stock issued under employee plans, net, and other |  | 45.4 | 1988 | (7) |  | 1981 |
| Common stock repurchased |  | (146.7) | (4576) |  |  | (4576) |
| **Balance, December 31, 2023** | $28397 | 7895.5 | $56365 | $223235 | $(17788) | $290209 |
| Net income |  |  |  | 26973 |  | 26973 |
| Net change in debt securities |  |  |  |  | 158 | 158 |
| Net change in debit valuation adjustments |  |  |  |  | (127) | (127) |
| Net change in derivatives |  |  |  |  | 2428 | 2428 |
| Employee benefit plan adjustments |  |  |  |  | 131 | 131 |
| Net change in foreign currency translation adjustments |  |  |  |  | (87) | (87) |
| Dividends declared: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common |  |  |  | (7822) |  | (7822) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Preferred |  |  |  | (1613) |  | (1613) |
| Redemption of preferred stock | (5238) |  |  | (16) |  | (5254) |
| Common stock issued under employee plans, net, and other |  | 46.9 | 2075 | (4) |  | 2071 |
| Common stock repurchased |  | (331.5) | (13104) |  |  | (13104) |
| Balance, December 31, 2024 | $23159 | 7610.9 | $45336 | $240753 | $(15285) | $293963 |
| Net income |  |  |  | **30509** |  | **30509** |
| Net change in debt securities |  |  |  |  | **1156** | **1156** |
| Net change in debit valuation adjustments |  |  |  |  | **(329)** | **(329)** |
| Net change in derivatives |  |  |  |  | **3590** | **3590** |
| Employee benefit plan adjustments |  |  |  |  | **319** | **319** |
| Net change in foreign currency translation adjustments |  |  |  |  | **23** | **23** |
| Dividends declared: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common |  |  |  | **(8083)** |  | **(8083)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Preferred |  |  |  | **(1445)** |  | **(1445)** |
| Issuance of preferred stock | **5493** |  |  |  |  | **5493** |
| Redemption of preferred stock | **(2660)** |  |  | **(9)** |  | **(2669)** |
| Common stock issued under employee plans, net, and other |  | **53.5** | **2181** | **(32)** |  | **2149** |
| Common stock repurchased |  | **(451.9)** | **(21433)** |  |  | **(21433)** |
| Balance, December 31, 2025 | $**25992** | **7212.5** | $**26084** | $**261693** | $**(10526)** | $**303243** |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows** | **Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows** | **Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows** | **Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| **Operating activities** |  |  |  |
| Net income | $**30509** | $26973 | $26305 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for credit losses | **5675** | 5821 | 4394 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Losses on sales of debt securities | **20** | 29 | 405 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation and amortization | **2314** | 2189 | 2057 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Net accretion of discount/premium on debt securities | **(859)** | (330) | (397) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred income taxes | **295** | (1127) | (1012) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of stock-based compensation | **4001** | 3433 | 2942 |
| Net change in: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trading and derivative assets/liabilities | **(35027)** | (45504) | 44391 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Loans held-for-sale | **4215** | (4321) | 641 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other assets | **(19584)** | (4515) | (24304) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued expenses and other liabilities | **17315** | 1025 | (18148) |
| Other operating activities, net | **3739** | 7522 | 7708 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | **12613** | (8805) | 44982 |
| **Investing activities** |  |  |  |
| Net change in: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Time deposits placed and other short-term investments | **(1102)** | 1974 | (1087) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell | **(45856)** | 8415 | (13050) |
| Debt securities carried at fair value: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sales | **129779** | 69925 | 101165 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from paydowns and maturities | **100313** | 237939 | 148699 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases | **(263483)** | (390911) | (290959) |
| Held-to-maturity debt securities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from paydowns and maturities | **34794** | 34591 | 36955 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases | **—** |  | (98) |
| Loans and leases: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sales of loans originally classified as held for investment and instruments <br>from related securitization activities | **9592** | 9565 | 11081 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases | **(14315)** | (5470) | (5351) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other changes in loans and leases, net | **(90548)** | (52576) | (17484) |
| Other investing activities, net | **(4331)** | (4145) | (5258) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash used in investing activities | **(145157)** | (90693) | (35387) |
| **Financing activities** |  |  |  |
| Net change in: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deposits | **53262** | 41640 | (6514) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase | **16945** | 47871 | 88252 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Short-term borrowings | **4690** | 12574 | 5162 |
| Long-term debt: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from issuance | **99867** | 56683 | 65396 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Retirement | **(76031)** | (70411) | (44571) |
| Preferred stock: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from issuance | **5493** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Redemption | **(2669)** | (5254) |  |
| Common stock repurchased | **(21433)** | (13104) | (4576) |
| Cash dividends paid | **(9563)** | (9503) | (9087) |
| Other financing activities, net | **(613)** | (127) | (717) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by financing activities | **69948** | 60369 | 93345 |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | **4327** | (3830) | (70) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | **(58269)** | (42959) | 102870 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at January 1 | **290114** | 333073 | 230203 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Cash and cash equivalents at December 31** | $**231845** | $290114 | $333073 |
| **Supplemental cash flow disclosures** |  |  |  |
| Interest paid | $**79065** | $89687 | $69604 |

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See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements**

**NOTE 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Principles**

Bank of America Corporation, a bank holding company and a financial holding company, provides a diverse range of financial services and products throughout the U.S. and in certain international markets. The term "the Corporation" as used herein may refer to Bank of America Corporation, individually, Bank of America Corporation and its subsidiaries, or certain of Bank of America Corporation's subsidiaries or affiliates.

**Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation**

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Corporation and its majority-owned subsidiaries and those variable interest entities (VIEs) where the Corporation is the primary beneficiary. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Results of operations of acquired companies are included from the dates of acquisition, and for VIEs, from the dates that the Corporation became the primary beneficiary. Assets held in an agency or fiduciary capacity are not included in the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts and disclosures. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates and assumptions.

**Change in Accounting Policy**

Effective in the fourth quarter of 2025, the Corporation has elected to change its accounting methods related to its affordable housing, eligible wind renewable energy and solar renewable energy equity investments. The Corporation determined that the new accounting methods are preferable as they better align the financial statement presentation with the economic impact of the tax-related equity investments.

For its affordable housing and eligible wind renewable energy equity investments, the Corporation changed its accounting from the equity method of accounting to the proportional amortization method. For its solar renewable energy equity investments, the Corporation changed its accounting for the investment tax credits (ITCs) to the deferral method, where previously the ITCs and applicable equity investment costs were recognized when the underlying facilities were placed in service. The new accounting methods are described more fully herein within the Equity Securities section of the Significant Accounting Principles.

The accounting changes were applied retrospectively to the earliest period presented, resulting in a cumulative adjustment that decreased retained earnings by $1.2 billion as of January 1, 2023. In addition, the accounting changes had an insignificant impact on net income on an annualized basis.

**Significant Accounting Principles**

***Cash and Cash Equivalents***

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, cash items in the process of collection, cash segregated under federal and other brokerage regulations, and amounts due from correspondent banks, the Federal Reserve Bank and certain non-U.S. central banks. Certain cash balances are restricted as to withdrawal or usage by legally binding contractual agreements or regulatory requirements.

***Securities Financing Agreements***

Securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase (securities financing agreements) are treated as collateralized financing transactions except in instances where the transaction is required to be accounted for as individual sale and purchase transactions. Generally, these agreements are recorded at acquisition or sale price plus accrued interest. In instances where the interest is negative, the Corporation's policy is to present negative interest on financial assets as interest income and negative interest on financial liabilities as interest expense. For securities financing agreements that are accounted for under the fair value option, the changes in the fair value of these securities financing agreements are recorded in market making and similar activities in the Consolidated Statement of Income.

The Corporation's policy is to monitor the market value of the principal amount loaned under resale agreements and obtain collateral from or return collateral pledged to counterparties when appropriate. Securities financing agreements do not create material credit risk due to these collateral provisions; therefore, any allowance for loan losses is insignificant.

In transactions where the Corporation acts as the lender in a securities lending agreement and receives securities that can be pledged or sold as collateral, it recognizes an asset on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at fair value, representing the securities received, and a liability, representing the obligation to return those securities.

***Trading Instruments***

Financial instruments utilized in trading activities are carried at fair value. Fair value is generally based on quoted market prices for the same or similar assets and liabilities. If these market prices are not available, fair values are estimated based on dealer quotes, pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques where the determination of fair value may require significant management judgment or estimation. Realized gains and losses are recorded on a trade-date basis. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are recognized in market making and similar activities.

***Derivatives and Hedging Activities***

Derivatives are entered into on behalf of customers, for trading or to support risk management activities. Derivatives used in risk management activities include derivatives that are both designated in qualifying accounting hedge relationships and derivatives used to hedge market risks in relationships that are not designated in qualifying accounting hedge relationships (referred to as other risk management activities). The Corporation manages interest rate and foreign currency exchange rate sensitivity predominantly through the use of derivatives. Derivatives utilized by the Corporation include swaps, futures and forward settlement contracts, and option contracts.

All derivatives are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at fair value, taking into consideration the effects of legally enforceable master netting agreements that allow the Corporation to settle positive and negative positions and offset cash collateral held with the same counterparty on a net basis. For exchange-traded contracts, fair value is based on quoted market prices in active or inactive markets or is derived from observable market-based pricing parameters, similar to those applied to over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives. For non-exchange traded contracts, fair value is based on dealer quotes, pricing

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models, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar techniques for which the determination of fair value may require significant management judgment or estimation.

Valuations of derivative assets and liabilities reflect the fair value of the instrument including counterparty credit risk and the Corporation's own credit standing, as applicable.

***Trading Derivatives and Other Risk Management Activities***

Derivatives held for trading purposes are included in derivative assets or derivative liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet with changes in fair value included in market making and similar activities.

Derivatives used for other risk management activities are included in derivative assets or derivative liabilities. Derivatives used in other risk management activities have not been designated in qualifying accounting hedge relationships because they did not qualify or the risk that is being mitigated pertains to an item that is reported at fair value through earnings so that the effect of measuring the derivative instrument and the asset or liability to which the risk exposure pertains will offset in the Consolidated Statement of Income to the extent effective. The changes in the fair value of derivatives that serve to mitigate certain risks associated with mortgage servicing rights (MSRs), interest rate lock commitments (IRLCs) and first-lien mortgage loans held-for-sale (LHFS) that are originated by the Corporation are recorded in other income. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that serve to mitigate interest rate risk and foreign currency risk are included in market making and similar activities. Credit derivatives are also used by the Corporation to mitigate the risk associated with various credit exposures. The changes in the fair value of these derivatives are included in market making and similar activities and other income.

***Derivatives Used For Hedge Accounting Purposes***

***(Accounting Hedges)***

For accounting hedges, the Corporation formally documents at inception all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as the risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking various accounting hedges. The Corporation primarily uses regression analysis at the inception of a hedge and for each reporting period thereafter to assess whether the derivative used in an accounting hedge transaction is expected to be and has been highly effective in offsetting changes in the fair value or cash flows of a hedged item or forecasted transaction. The Corporation discontinues hedge accounting when it is determined that a derivative is not expected to be or has ceased to be highly effective as a hedge. Additionally, the Corporation may choose to discontinue a hedge relationship at any time.

Fair value hedges are used to protect against changes in the fair value of the Corporation's assets and liabilities that are attributable to interest rate or foreign exchange volatility. Changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as fair value hedges are recorded in earnings, together and in the same income statement line item with changes in the fair value of the related hedged item. If a derivative instrument in a fair value hedge is terminated or the hedge designation removed, the previous adjustments to the carrying value of the hedged asset or liability are subsequently accounted for in the same manner as other components of the carrying value of that asset or liability. For interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, such adjustments are amortized to earnings over the remaining life of the respective asset or liability.

Cash flow hedges are used primarily to minimize the variability in cash flows of assets and liabilities or forecasted transactions caused by interest rate or foreign exchange rate

fluctuations. The Corporation also uses cash flow hedges to hedge the price risk associated with deferred compensation. Changes in the fair value of derivatives used in cash flow hedges are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (OCI) and are reclassified into the line item in the income statement in which the hedged item is recorded in the same period the hedged item affects earnings. Components of a derivative that are excluded in assessing hedge effectiveness are recorded in the same income statement line item as the hedged item.

Net investment hedges are used to manage the foreign exchange rate sensitivity arising from a net investment in a foreign operation. Changes in the spot prices of derivatives that are designated as net investment hedges of foreign operations are recorded as a component of accumulated OCI. The remaining components of these derivatives are excluded in assessing hedge effectiveness and are recorded in market making and similar activities.

***Debt Securities***

The Corporation purchases debt securities for trading purposes as well as for use in the Corporation's asset and liability management (ALM) activities. These debt securities are reported and measured on the Consolidated Balance Sheet based on management's intent to hold the securities as follows:

***Debt Securities Carried at Fair Value***

Debt securities carried at fair value consist of debt securities classified as available for sale (AFS) and other debt securities carried at fair value. AFS debt securities are debt securities that are not intended to be held until maturity or for trading purposes and are recognized on their trade date and carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses, net-of-tax, included in accumulated OCI. Other debt securities carried at fair value are debt securities where the Corporation has elected to carry at fair value with unrealized gains and losses included in market making and similar activities. Interest, including amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts, is included in interest income. Premiums and discounts are amortized or accreted to interest income at a constant effective yield over the contractual lives of the securities. Realized gains and losses from the sales or dispositions of debt securities are determined using the specific identification method.

The Corporation evaluates each AFS debt security where the value has declined below amortized cost. If the Corporation intends to sell or believes it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the debt security, it is written down to fair value through other income.

The Corporation evaluates AFS debt securities for current expected credit losses (CECL). For debt securities guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury, U.S. government agencies or sovereign entities of high credit quality, the Corporation applies a zero credit loss assumption. For the remaining AFS debt securities, the Corporation considers qualitative parameters such as internal and external credit ratings and the value of underlying collateral. If an AFS debt security fails any of the qualitative parameters, the Corporation performs a discounted cash flow analysis to estimate any credit losses to determine if a portion of the unrealized loss is a result of a CECL. The Corporation will then recognize either credit loss expense or a reversal of credit loss expense in other income for the amount necessary to adjust the debt securities valuation allowance to its current estimate of expected credit losses. If any of the decline in fair value is related to market factors, that amount is recognized in accumulated OCI. In certain instances, the credit loss may

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exceed the total decline in fair value, in which case, the allowance recorded is limited to the difference between the amortized cost and the fair value of the asset.

***Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities***

Held-to-maturity (HTM) debt securities are debt securities that management has the intent and ability to hold to maturity and are recognized at their trade date and reported at amortized cost. Interest is recognized in the same manner as debt securities carried at fair value. For certain U.S. Agency mortgage-backed-securities, if more than 85 percent of the principal has been collected on level-payment mortgage-backed debt securities since their acquisition, the HTM debt securities, if disposed, are treated as matured for classification purposes. The Corporation separately evaluates its HTM debt securities for any credit losses, of which substantially all qualify for the zero-loss credit assumption. For the remaining securities, the Corporation performs a discounted cash flow analysis to estimate any credit losses, which are then recognized as either credit loss expense or a reversal of credit loss expense in other income for the amount necessary to adjust the debt securities valuation allowance to its current estimate of expected credit losses.

***Equity Securities***

The Corporation makes strategic investments through the acquisition of equity securities that are reported and measured on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as follows:

***Equity Method Investments***

Investments in companies for which the Corporation has the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financing decisions are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Under this method, the Corporation initially records the investment at cost and subsequently adjusts the carrying amount for its share of the investee's earnings or losses and OCI, as well as for any dividends received. The Corporation's share of earnings (losses) from these investments is included in other income. The carrying value of the equity method investments is subject to impairment testing. If an equity method investment is impaired, the loss on the investment is recorded in other income.

***Investment in Equity Securities***

Equity securities that have readily determinable fair values that are not held for trading purposes are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses included in other income. For equity securities without a readily determinable fair value, the investment is recorded at cost and the carrying value is adjusted for impairment, if any, plus or minus changes in value resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for identical or similar instruments of the same issuer. Adjustments to fair value, dividends and distributions received on these investments are included in other income.

***Tax-related Equity investments***

The Corporation holds equity investments in unconsolidated limited partnerships and similar entities that construct, own and operate affordable housing and renewable energy projects that generate income tax credits and other income tax benefits. These tax-related equity investments are included in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

For those that qualify, the Corporation accounts for its investments in affordable housing that generate low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs) and wind renewable energy entities that generate production tax credits (PTCs) under the

proportional amortization method. Under this method, the investment is initially recorded at cost and subsequently amortized in proportion to the income tax credits and other income tax benefits received over the life of the investment. Amortization of the investment cost and the recognition of income tax credits are presented net within income tax expense. Investments accounted for using the proportional amortization method are evaluated for impairment when events or circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that the carrying value will not be recovered. If an impairment is identified, the carrying amount of the investment is written down to the amount expected to be recovered, with the impairment recognized as a component of income tax expense.

The Corporation accounts for its investments in solar renewable energy entities that generate ITCs under the deferral method. Under this method, the income tax credits and applicable equity investment cost are deferred and amortized over the productive life of the underlying facilities. The amortization of the income tax credits and investment expense are presented net within other income.

***Loans and Leases***

Loans, with the exception of loans accounted for under the fair value option, are reported at their outstanding principal balances net of any unearned income, charge-offs, unamortized deferred fees and costs on originated loans, and for purchased loans, net of any unamortized premiums or discounts. Loan origination fees and certain direct origination costs are deferred and recognized as adjustments to interest income over the lives of the related loans. Unearned income, discounts and premiums are amortized to interest income using a constant effective yield methodology. The Corporation elects to account for certain consumer and commercial loans under the fair value option with interest reported in interest income and changes in fair value reported in market making and similar activities or other income.

Under applicable accounting guidance, for reporting purposes, the loan and lease portfolio is categorized by portfolio segment and, within each portfolio segment, by class of financing receivable. A portfolio segment is defined as the level at which an entity develops and documents a systematic methodology to determine the allowance for credit losses, and a class of financing receivable is defined as the level of disaggregation of portfolio segments based on the initial measurement attribute, risk characteristics and methods for assessing risk. The Corporation's three portfolio segments are Consumer Real Estate, Credit Card and Other Consumer, and Commercial. The classes within the Consumer Real Estate portfolio segment are residential mortgage and home equity. The classes within the Credit Card and Other Consumer portfolio segment are credit card, direct/indirect consumer and other consumer. The classes within the Commercial portfolio segment are U.S. commercial, non-U.S. commercial, commercial real estate, commercial lease financing and U.S. small business commercial.

***Leases***

The Corporation provides equipment financing to its customers through a variety of lessor arrangements. Direct financing leases and sales-type leases are carried at the aggregate of lease payments receivable plus the estimated residual value of the leased property less unearned income, which is accreted to interest income over the lease terms using methods that approximate the interest method. Operating lease income is recognized on a straight-line basis in other income. The

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Corporation's lease arrangements generally do not contain non-lease components.

***Allowance for Credit Losses***

CECL on funded consumer and commercial loans and leases is referred to as the allowance for loan and lease losses and is reported separately as a contra-asset to loans and leases on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. CECL for unfunded lending commitments, including home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), standby letters of credit (SBLCs) and binding unfunded loan commitments is reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in accrued expenses and other liabilities. The provision for credit losses related to the loan and lease portfolio and unfunded lending commitments is reported in the Consolidated Statement of Income at the amount necessary to adjust the allowance for credit losses to the current estimate of CECL.

For loans and leases, CECL is typically estimated using quantitative methods that consider a variety of factors such as historical loss experience, the current credit quality of the portfolio as well as an economic outlook over the life of the loan. The life of the loan for closed-ended products is based on the contractual maturity of the loan adjusted for any expected prepayments. The contractual maturity includes any extension options that are at the sole discretion of the borrower. For open- ended products (e.g., lines of credit), CECL is determined based on the maximum repayment term associated with future draws from credit lines unless those lines of credit are unconditionally cancellable (e.g., credit cards) in which case the Corporation does not record any allowance.

In its loss forecasting framework, the Corporation incorporates forward-looking information through the use of macroeconomic scenarios applied over the forecasted life of the assets. These macroeconomic scenarios include variables that have historically been key drivers of increases and decreases in credit losses. These variables include, but are not limited to, unemployment rates, real estate prices, gross domestic product growth rates and corporate bond spreads. As any one economic outlook is inherently uncertain, the Corporation leverages multiple scenarios. The scenarios that are chosen each quarter and the weighting given to each scenario depend on a variety of factors including recent economic events, leading economic indicators, views of internal and third-party economists and industry trends.

The estimate of credit losses includes expected recoveries of amounts previously charged off (i.e., negative allowance). If a loan has been charged off, the expected cash flows on the loan are not limited by the current amortized cost balance. Instead, expected cash flows can be assumed up to the unpaid principal balance immediately prior to the charge-off.

Included in the allowance for loan and lease losses are qualitative reserves to cover losses that are expected but, in the Corporation's assessment, may not be adequately reflected in the quantitative methods or the economic assumptions described above. For example, factors that the Corporation considers include changes in lending policies and procedures, business conditions, the nature and size of the portfolio, portfolio concentrations, the volume and severity of past due loans and nonaccrual loans, the effect of external factors such as competition, and legal and regulatory requirements, among others. Further, the Corporation considers the inherent uncertainty in quantitative models that are built on historical data.

With the exception of the Corporation's credit card portfolio, the Corporation does not include reserves for interest receivable in the measurement of the allowance for credit losses as the

Corporation generally classifies consumer loans as nonperforming at 90 days past due and reverses interest income for these loans at that time. For credit card loans, the Corporation reserves for interest and fees as part of the allowance for loan and lease losses. Upon charge-off of a credit card loan, the Corporation reverses the interest and fee income against the income statement line item where it was originally recorded.

The Corporation has identified the following three portfolio segments and measures the allowance for credit losses using the following methods.

***Consumer Real Estate***

To estimate CECL for consumer loans secured by residential real estate, the Corporation estimates the number of loans that will default over the life of the existing portfolio, after factoring in estimated prepayments, using quantitative modeling methodologies. The attributes that are most significant in estimating the Corporation's CECL include refreshed loan-to-value (LTV) or, in the case of a subordinated lien, refreshed combined LTV (CLTV), borrower credit score, months since origination and geography, all of which are further broken down by present collection status (whether the loan is current, delinquent, in default, or in bankruptcy). The estimates are based on the Corporation's historical experience with the loan portfolio, adjusted to reflect the economic outlook. The outlook on the unemployment rate and consumer real estate prices are key factors that impact the frequency and severity of loss estimates. The Corporation does not reserve for credit losses on the unpaid principal balance of loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and long-term standby loans, as these loans are fully insured. The Corporation records a reserve for unfunded lending commitments for CECL associated with the undrawn portion of the Corporation's HELOCs, which can only be canceled by the Corporation if certain criteria are met. CECL associated with these unfunded lending commitments is calculated using the same models and methodologies noted above and incorporate utilization assumptions at time of default.

For loans that are more than 180 days past due, the Corporation bases the allowance on the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral as of the reporting date less costs to sell. The fair value of the collateral securing these loans is generally determined using an automated valuation model (AVM) that estimates the value of a property by reference to market data including sales of comparable properties and price trends specific to the Metropolitan Statistical Area in which the property being valued is located. In the event that an AVM value is not available, the Corporation utilizes publicized indices or if these methods provide less reliable valuations, the Corporation uses appraisals or broker price opinions to estimate the fair value of the collateral. While there is inherent imprecision in these valuations, the Corporation believes that they are representative of this portfolio in the aggregate.

For loans that are more than 180 days past due, with the exception of the Corporation's fully insured portfolio, the outstanding balance of loans that is in excess of the estimated property value after adjusting for costs to sell is charged off. If the estimated property value decreases in periods subsequent to the initial charge-off, the Corporation will record an additional charge-off; however, if the value increases in periods subsequent to the charge-off, the Corporation will adjust the allowance to account for the increase but not to a level above the cumulative charge-off amount.

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***Credit Cards and Other Consumer***

Credit cards are revolving lines of credit without a defined maturity date. The estimated life of a credit card receivable is determined by estimating the amount and timing of expected future payments (e.g., borrowers making full payments, minimum payments or somewhere in between) that it will take for a receivable balance to pay off. CECL on the future payments incorporates the spending behavior of a borrower through time using key borrower-specific factors and the economic outlook described above. The Corporation applies all expected payments in accordance with the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (i.e., paying down the highest interest rate bucket first). Then forecasted future payments are prioritized to pay off the oldest balance until it is brought to zero or an expected charge-off amount. Unemployment rate outlook, borrower credit score, delinquency status and historical payment behavior are all key inputs into the credit card receivable loss forecasting model. Future draws on the credit card lines are excluded from CECL as they are unconditionally cancellable.

CECL for the consumer vehicle lending portfolio is also determined using quantitative methods supplemented with qualitative analysis. The quantitative model estimates CECL giving consideration to key borrower and loan characteristics such as delinquency status, borrower credit score, LTV ratio, underlying collateral type and collateral value.

***Commercial***

CECL on commercial loans is forecasted using models that estimate credit losses over the loan's contractual life at an individual loan level. The models use the contractual terms to forecast future principal cash flows while also considering expected prepayments. For open-ended commitments such as revolving lines of credit, changes in funded balance are captured by forecasting a borrower's draw and payment behavior over the remaining life of the commitment. For loans collateralized with commercial real estate and for which the underlying asset is the primary source of repayment, the loss forecasting models consider key loan and customer attributes such as LTV ratio, net operating income and debt service coverage, and captures variations in behavior according to property type and region. The outlook on the unemployment rate, gross domestic product, and forecasted real estate prices are utilized to determine indicators such as rent levels and vacancy rates, which impact the CECL estimate. For all other commercial loans and leases, the loss forecasting model determines the probabilities of transition to different credit risk ratings or default at each point over the life of the asset based on the borrower's current credit risk rating, industry sector, size of the exposure and the geographic market. The severity of loss is determined based on the type of collateral securing the exposure, the size of the exposure, the borrower's industry sector, any guarantors and the geographic market. Assumptions of expected loss are conditioned to the economic outlook, and the model considers key economic variables such as unemployment rate, gross domestic product, corporate bond spreads, real estate and other asset prices and equity market returns.

In addition to the allowance for loan and lease losses, the Corporation also estimates CECL related to unfunded lending commitments such as letters of credit, financial guarantees, unfunded bankers acceptances and binding loan commitments, excluding commitments accounted for under the fair value option. Reserves are estimated for the unfunded exposure using the same models and methodologies as the funded exposure and are reported as reserves for unfunded lending commitments.

***Nonperforming Loans and Leases, Charge-offs and***

***Delinquencies***

Nonperforming loans and leases generally include loans and leases that have been placed on nonaccrual status. Loans accounted for under the fair value option and LHFS are not reported as nonperforming. When a nonaccrual loan is deemed uncollectible, it is charged off against the allowance for credit losses. If the charged-off amount is later recovered, the amount is reversed through the allowance for credit losses at the recovery date. Charge-offs are reported net of recoveries (net charge-offs). If recoveries for the period are greater than charge- offs, net charge-offs are reported as a negative amount.

In accordance with the Corporation's policies, consumer real estate-secured loans, including residential mortgages and home equity loans, are generally placed on nonaccrual status and classified as nonperforming at 90 days past due unless repayment of the loan is insured by the FHA or through individually insured long-term standby agreements with Fannie Mae (FNMA) or Freddie Mac (FHLMC) (the fully-insured portfolio). Residential mortgage loans in the fully-insured portfolio are not placed on nonaccrual status and, therefore, are not reported as nonperforming. Junior-lien home equity loans are placed on nonaccrual status and classified as nonperforming when the underlying first-lien mortgage loan becomes 90 days past due even if the junior-lien loan is current. The outstanding balance of real estate-secured loans that is in excess of the estimated property value less costs to sell is charged off no later than the end of the month in which the loan becomes 180 days past due unless the loan is fully insured, or for loans in bankruptcy, within 60 days of receipt of notification of filing, with the remaining balance classified as nonperforming.

Credit card loans are charged off when the loan becomes 180 days past due, within 60 days after receipt of notification of death or bankruptcy or upon confirmation of fraud. These loans continue to accrue interest until they are charged off and, therefore, are not reported as nonperforming loans. Consumer vehicle loans are placed on nonaccrual status when they become 90 days past due, within 60 days after receipt of notification of bankruptcy or death or upon confirmation of fraud, unless the borrower's performance indicates that repayment is likely to occur. These loans are charged off to the estimated fair value of the collateral less expected disposal costs when the loans become 120 days past due, upon repossession of the collateral, within 60 days after receipt of notification of bankruptcy or death or upon confirmation of fraud, and when the borrower's ability to pay cannot be validated. If repossession of the collateral is not expected or the loan is unsecured, the loans are fully charged off. Other consumer loans, substantially all of which are consumer overdrafts, are charged off when the loan becomes 60 days past due, and therefore are not reported as nonperforming loans.

Commercial loans and leases, excluding business card loans, that are past due 90 days or more as to principal or interest, or where reasonable doubt exists as to timely collection, including loans that are individually identified as being impaired, are generally placed on nonaccrual status and classified as nonperforming unless well-secured and in the process of collection.

Business card loans are charged off in the same manner as consumer credit card loans. Other commercial loans and leases are generally charged off when all or a portion of the principal amount is determined to be uncollectible.

The entire balance of a consumer loan or commercial loan or lease is contractually delinquent if the minimum payment is not received by the specified due date on the customer's billing

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statement. Interest and fees continue to accrue on past due loans and leases until the date the loan is placed on nonaccrual status, if applicable. Accrued interest receivable is reversed when loans and leases are placed on nonaccrual status. Interest collections on nonaccruing loans and leases for which the ultimate collectability of principal is uncertain are applied as principal reductions; otherwise, such collections are credited to income when received. Loans and leases may be restored to accrual status when all principal and interest is current and full repayment of the remaining contractual principal and interest is expected.

***Loans Held-for-sale***

Loans that the Corporation intends to sell in the foreseeable future, including residential mortgages, loan syndications, and to a lesser degree, commercial real estate, consumer finance and other loans, are reported as LHFS and are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or fair value. The Corporation accounts for certain LHFS, including residential mortgage LHFS, under the fair value option. Loan origination costs for LHFS carried at the lower of cost or fair value are capitalized as part of the carrying value of the loans and, upon the sale of a loan, are recognized as part of the gain or loss in other income. LHFS that are on nonaccrual status and are reported as nonperforming, as defined in the policy herein, are reported separately from nonperforming loans and leases.

***Premises and Equipment***

Premises and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are recognized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Estimated lives range up to 40 years for buildings, up to 12 years for furniture and equipment, and the shorter of lease term or estimated useful life for leasehold improvements.

***Other Assets***

For the Corporation's financial assets that are measured at amortized cost and are not included in debt securities or loans and leases on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, the Corporation evaluates these assets for CECL using various techniques. For assets that are subject to collateral maintenance provisions, including federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell, where the collateral consists of daily margining of liquid and marketable assets where the margining is expected to be maintained into the foreseeable future, the expected losses are assumed to be zero. For all other assets, the Corporation performs qualitative analyses, including consideration of historical losses and current economic conditions, to estimate any CECL which are then included in a valuation account that is recorded as a contra-asset against the amortized cost basis of the financial asset.

***Lessee Arrangements***

Substantially all of the Corporation's lessee arrangements are operating leases. Under these arrangements, the Corporation records right-of-use assets and lease liabilities at lease commencement. Right-of-use assets are reported in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, and the related lease liabilities are reported in accrued expenses and other liabilities. All leases are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet except leases with an initial term less than 12 months for which the Corporation made the short-term lease election. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the

lease term and is recorded in occupancy and equipment expense in the Consolidated Statement of Income.

The Corporation made an accounting policy election not to separate lease and non-lease components of a contract that is or contains a lease for its real estate and equipment leases. As such, lease payments represent payments on both lease and non-lease components. At lease commencement, lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the remaining lease payments and discounted using the Corporation's incremental borrowing rate. Right-of-use assets initially equal the lease liability, adjusted for any lease payments made prior to lease commencement and for any lease incentives.

***Goodwill and Intangible Assets***

Goodwill is the purchase premium after adjusting for the fair value of net assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized but is reviewed for potential impairment on an annual basis, or when events or circumstances indicate a potential impairment, at the reporting unit level. A reporting unit is a business segment or one level below a business segment.

The Corporation assesses the fair value of each reporting unit against its carrying value, including goodwill, as measured by allocated equity. For purposes of goodwill impairment testing, the Corporation utilizes allocated equity as a proxy for the carrying value of its reporting units. Allocated equity in the reporting units is comprised of allocated capital plus capital for the portion of goodwill and intangibles specifically assigned to the reporting unit.

In performing its goodwill impairment testing, the Corporation first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. Qualitative factors include, among other things, macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, financial performance of the respective reporting unit and other relevant entity- and reporting-unit specific considerations.

If the Corporation concludes it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, a quantitative assessment is performed. The Corporation has an unconditional option to bypass the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit in any period and proceed directly to performing the quantitative goodwill impairment test. The Corporation may resume performing the qualitative assessment in any subsequent period.

When performing the quantitative assessment, if the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, goodwill of the reporting unit would not be considered impaired. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, a goodwill impairment loss would be recognized for the amount by which the reporting unit's allocated equity exceeds its fair value. An impairment loss recognized cannot exceed the amount of goodwill assigned to a reporting unit. An impairment loss establishes a new basis in the goodwill, and subsequent reversals of goodwill impairment losses are not permitted under applicable accounting guidance.

For intangible assets subject to amortization, an impairment loss is recognized if the carrying value of the intangible asset is not recoverable and exceeds fair value. The carrying value of the intangible asset is considered not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset. Intangible assets deemed to have indefinite useful lives are not subject to amortization and are assessed for impairment when events or circumstances indicate the carrying value of the intangible asset exceeds its fair value.

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***Variable Interest Entities***

A VIE is an entity that lacks equity investors or whose equity investors do not have a controlling financial interest in the entity through their equity investments. The Corporation consolidates a VIE if it has both the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE's economic performance and an obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE. On a quarterly basis, the Corporation reassesses its involvement with the VIE and evaluates the impact of changes in governing documents and its financial interests in the VIE. The consolidation status of the VIEs with which the Corporation is involved may change as a result of such reassessments.

The Corporation primarily uses VIEs for its securitization activities, in which the Corporation transfers whole loans or debt securities into a trust or other vehicle. When the Corporation is the servicer of whole loans held in a securitization trust, including non-agency residential mortgages, home equity loans, credit cards, and other loans, the Corporation has the power to direct the most significant activities of the trust. The Corporation generally does not have the power to direct the most significant activities of a residential mortgage agency trust except in certain circumstances in which the Corporation holds substantially all of the issued securities and has the unilateral right to liquidate the trust. The power to direct the most significant activities of a commercial mortgage securitization trust is typically held by the special servicer or by the party holding specific subordinate securities which embody certain controlling rights. The Corporation consolidates a whole-loan securitization trust if it has the power to direct the most significant activities and also holds securities issued by the trust or has other contractual arrangements, other than standard representations and warranties, that could potentially be significant to the trust.

The Corporation may also transfer trading account securities and AFS securities into municipal bond or resecuritization trusts. The Corporation consolidates a municipal bond or resecuritization trust if it has control over the ongoing activities of the trust such as the remarketing of the trust's liabilities or, if there are no ongoing activities, sole discretion over the design of the trust, including the identification of securities to be transferred in and the structure of securities to be issued, and also retains securities or has liquidity or other commitments that could potentially be significant to the trust. The Corporation does not consolidate a municipal bond or resecuritization trust if one or a limited number of third-party investors share responsibility for the design of the trust or have control over the significant activities of the trust through liquidation or other substantive rights.

Other VIEs used by the Corporation include collateralized debt obligations (CDOs), collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), investment vehicles created on behalf of customers and other investment vehicles. The Corporation does not routinely serve as collateral manager for CDOs or CLOs and, therefore, does not typically have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of a CDO or CLO. However, for CDOs, following an event of default, if the Corporation is a majority holder of senior securities issued by a CDO and acquires the power to manage its assets, the Corporation consolidates the CDO.

The Corporation consolidates a customer or other investment vehicle if it has control over the initial design of the vehicle or manages the assets in the vehicle and also absorbs potentially significant gains or losses through an investment in the vehicle, derivative contracts or other arrangements. The Corporation does not consolidate an investment vehicle if a

single investor controlled the initial design of the vehicle or manages the assets in the vehicles or if the Corporation does not have a variable interest that could potentially be significant to the vehicle.

Retained interests in securitized assets are initially recorded at fair value. In addition, the Corporation may invest in debt securities issued by unconsolidated VIEs. Fair values of these debt securities, which are classified as trading account assets, debt securities carried at fair value or HTM securities, are based primarily on quoted market prices in active or inactive markets. Generally, quoted market prices for retained residual interests are not available; therefore, the Corporation estimates fair values based on the present value of the associated expected future cash flows.

*Fair Value*

The Corporation measures the fair values of its assets and liabilities, where applicable, in accordance with accounting guidance that requires an entity to base fair value on exit price. Under this guidance, an entity is required to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs in measuring fair value. Under applicable accounting standards, fair value measurements are categorized into one of three levels based on the inputs to the valuation technique with the highest priority given to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets and the lowest priority given to unobservable inputs. The Corporation categorizes its fair value measurements of financial instruments based on this three-level hierarchy.

**Level 1**Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 1 assets and liabilities include debt and equity securities and derivative contracts that are traded in an active exchange market, as well as certain U.S. Treasury securities that are highly liquid and are actively traded in OTC markets.

**Level 2**Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 2 assets and liabilities include debt securities with quoted prices that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and derivative contracts where fair value is determined using a pricing model with inputs that are observable in the market or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data. This category generally includes U.S. government and agency mortgage-backed (MBS) and asset-backed securities (ABS), corporate debt securities, derivative contracts, certain loans and LHFS.

**Level 3**Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the overall fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. The fair value for such assets and liabilities is generally determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar techniques that incorporate the assumptions a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability. This category generally includes retained residual interests in securitizations, consumer MSRs, certain ABS, highly structured,

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complex or long-dated derivative contracts, certain loans and LHFS, IRLCs and certain CDOs where independent pricing information cannot be obtained for a significant portion of the underlying assets.

*Income Taxes*

There are two components of income tax expense: current and deferred. Current income tax expense reflects taxes to be paid or refunded for the current period. Deferred income tax expense results from changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities between periods. These gross deferred tax assets and liabilities represent decreases or increases in taxes expected to be paid in the future because of future reversals of temporary differences in the bases of assets and liabilities as measured by tax laws and their bases as reported in the financial statements. Deferred tax assets are also recognized for tax attributes such as net operating loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards. Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets to the amounts management concludes are more likely than not to be realized.

Income tax benefits are recognized and measured based upon a two-step model: first, a tax position must be more likely than not to be sustained based solely on its technical merits in order to be recognized, and second, the benefit is measured as the largest dollar amount of that position that is more likely than not to be sustained upon settlement. The difference between the benefit recognized and the tax benefit claimed on a tax return is referred to as an unrecognized tax benefit. The Corporation records income tax-related interest and penalties, if applicable, within income tax expense.

*Revenue Recognition*

The following summarizes the Corporation's revenue recognition accounting policies for certain noninterest income activities.

*Card Income*

Card income includes annual, late and over-limit fees as well as interchange, cash advances and other miscellaneous items from credit and debit card transactions and from processing card transactions for merchants. Card income is presented net of direct costs. Interchange fees are recognized upon settlement of the credit and debit card payment transactions and are generally determined on a percentage basis for credit cards and fixed rates for debit cards based on the corresponding payment network's rates. Substantially all card fees are recognized at the transaction date, except for certain time-based fees such as annual fees, which are recognized over 12 months. Fees charged to cardholders and merchants that are estimated to be uncollectible are reserved in the allowance

for loan and lease losses. Included in direct cost are rewards and credit card partner payments. Rewards paid to cardholders are related to points earned by the cardholder that can be redeemed for a broad range of rewards including cash, travel and gift cards. The points to be redeemed are estimated based on past redemption behavior, card product type, account transaction activity and other historical card performance. The liability is reduced as the points are redeemed. The Corporation also makes payments to credit card partners. The payments are based on revenue-sharing agreements that are generally driven by cardholder transactions and partner sales volumes. As part of the revenue-sharing agreements, the credit card partner provides the Corporation exclusive rights to market to the credit card partner's members or customers on behalf of the Corporation.

*Service Charges*

Service charges include deposit and lending-related fees. Deposit-related fees consist of fees earned on consumer and commercial deposit activities and are generally recognized when the transactions occur or as the service is performed. Consumer fees are earned on consumer deposit accounts for account maintenance and various transaction-based services, such as ATM transactions, wire transfer activities, check and money order processing and insufficient funds/overdraft transactions. Commercial deposit-related fees are from the Corporation's Global Transaction Services business and consist of commercial deposit and treasury management services, including account maintenance and other services, such as payroll, sweep account and other cash management services. Lending-related fees generally represent transactional fees earned from certain loan commitments, financial guarantees and SBLCs.

*Investment and Brokerage Services*

Investment and brokerage services consist of asset management and brokerage fees. Asset management fees are earned from the management of client assets under advisory agreements or the full discretion of the Corporation's financial advisors (collectively referred to as assets under management (AUM)). Asset management fees are earned as a percentage of the client's AUM and generally range from 50 basis points (bps) to 150 bps of the AUM. In cases where a third party is used to obtain a client's investment allocation, the fee remitted to the third party is recorded net and is not reflected in the transaction price, as the Corporation is an agent for those services.

Brokerage fees include income earned from transaction-based services that are performed as part of investment management services and are based on a fixed price per unit or as a percentage of the total transaction amount. Brokerage fees

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also include distribution fees and sales commissions that are primarily in the *Global Wealth & Investment Management (GWIM)* segment and are earned over time. In addition, primarily in the *Global Markets* segment, brokerage fees are earned when the Corporation fills customer orders to buy or sell various financial products or when it acknowledges, affirms, settles and clears transactions and/or submits trade information to the appropriate clearing broker. Certain customers pay brokerage, clearing and/or exchange fees imposed by relevant regulatory bodies or exchanges in order to execute or clear trades. These fees are recorded net and are not reflected in the transaction price, as the Corporation is an agent for those services.

*Investment Banking Income*

Investment banking income includes underwriting income and financial advisory services income. Underwriting consists of fees earned for the placement of a customer's debt or equity securities. The revenue is generally earned based on a percentage of the fixed number of shares or principal placed. Once the number of shares or notes is determined and the service is completed, the underwriting fees are recognized. The Corporation incurs certain out-of-pocket expenses, such as legal costs, in performing these services. These expenses are recovered through the revenue the Corporation earns from the customer and are included in operating expenses. Syndication fees represent fees earned as the agent or lead lender responsible for structuring, arranging and administering a loan syndication.

Financial advisory services consist of fees earned for assisting clients with transactions related to mergers and acquisitions and financial restructurings. Revenue varies depending on the size of the transaction and scope of services performed and is generally contingent on successful completion of the transaction. Revenue is typically recognized once the transaction is completed and all services have been rendered. Additionally, the Corporation may earn a fixed fee in merger and acquisition transactions to provide a fairness opinion, with the fees recognized when the opinion is delivered to the client.

***Other Revenue Measurement and Recognition Policies***

The Corporation did not disclose the value of any open performance obligations at December 31, 2025, as its contracts with customers generally have a fixed term that is less than one year, an open term with a cancellation period that is less than one year, or provisions that allow the Corporation to recognize revenue at the amount it has the right to invoice.

***Earnings Per Common Share***

Earnings per common share (EPS) is computed by dividing net income allocated to common shareholders by the weighted-average common shares outstanding, excluding unvested common shares subject to repurchase or cancellation. Net income allocated to common shareholders is net income adjusted for preferred stock dividends including dividends declared, accretion of discounts on preferred stock including accelerated accretion when preferred stock is repaid early, and cumulative dividends related to the current dividend period that have not been declared as of period end, less income allocated to participating securities. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing income allocated to common shareholders plus dividends on dilutive convertible preferred stock, by the weighted-average common shares outstanding plus amounts representing the dilutive effect of stock options outstanding, restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSUs), outstanding warrants and the dilution resulting from the conversion of convertible preferred stock, if applicable.

***Foreign Currency Translation***

Assets, liabilities and operations of foreign branches and subsidiaries are recorded based on the functional currency of each entity. When the functional currency of a foreign operation is the local currency, the assets, liabilities and operations are translated, for consolidation purposes, from the local currency to the U.S. dollar reporting currency at period-end rates for assets and liabilities and generally at average rates for results of operations. The resulting unrealized gains and losses are reported as a component of accumulated OCI, net-of-tax. When the foreign entity's functional currency is the U.S. dollar, the resulting remeasurement gains or losses on foreign currency-denominated assets or liabilities are included in earnings.

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NOTE 2 **Net Interest Income and Noninterest Income**

The table below presents the Corporation's net interest income and noninterest income disaggregated by revenue source for 2025, 2024 and 2023. For more information, see *Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles*. For a disaggregation of noninterest income by business segment and *All Othe*r, see *Note 23 – Business Segment Information*.

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| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| **Net interest income** |  |  |  |
| **Interest income** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans and leases | $**63080** | $61993 | $57124 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Debt securities | **27393** | 26007 | 20226 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell | **15433** | 19911 | 18679 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trading account assets | **12239** | 10376 | 8773 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other interest income <sup>(1)</sup> | **20421** | 28320 | 25460 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total interest income | **138566** | 146607 | 130262 |
| **Interest expense** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deposits | **34513** | 38442 | 26163 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Short-term borrowings | **28042** | 34538 | 30553 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trading account liabilities | **2657** | 2191 | 2043 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term debt | **13258** | 15376 | 14572 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total interest expense | **78470** | 90547 | 73331 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net interest income** | $**60096** | $56060 | $56931 |
| **Noninterest income** |  |  |  |
| **Fees and commissions** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Card income** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interchange fees <sup>(2)</sup> | $**3876** | $4013 | $3983 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other card income | **2483** | 2271 | 2071 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total card income | **6359** | 6284 | 6054 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Service charges** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deposit-related fees | **5044** | 4708 | 4382 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lending-related fees | **1413** | 1347 | 1302 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total service charges | **6457** | 6055 | 5684 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Investment and brokerage services** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Asset management fees | **15601** | 13875 | 12002 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Brokerage fees | **4355** | 3891 | 3561 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total investment and brokerage services | **19956** | 17766 | 15563 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Investment banking fees** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Underwriting income | **3320** | 3275 | 2235 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Syndication fees | **1420** | 1221 | 898 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financial advisory services | **1890** | 1690 | 1575 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total investment banking fees | **6630** | 6186 | 4708 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total fees and commissions** | **39402** | 36291 | 32009 |
| **Market making and similar activities** | **12014** | 12967 | 12732 |
| **Other income (loss)** | **1585** | 538 | 1097 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total noninterest income** | $**53001** | $49796 | $45838 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Includes interest income on interest-bearing deposits with the Federal Reserve, non-U.S. central banks and other banks of $10.5 billion, $16.8 billion and $16.0 billion for 2025, 2024 and 2023.

<sup>(2)</sup> Gross interchange fees and merchant income were $13.8 billion, $13.6 billion and $13.3 billion for 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively and are presented net of $9.9 billion, $9.5 billion and $9.3 billion of expenses for rewards and partner payments as well as certain other card costs for the same periods.

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**NOTE 3 Derivatives**

**Derivative Balances**

Derivatives are entered into on behalf of customers, for trading or to support risk management activities. Derivatives used in risk management activities include derivatives that may or may not be designated in qualifying hedge accounting relationships. Derivatives that are not designated in qualifying hedge accounting relationships are referred to as other risk management derivatives. For more information on the Corporation's derivatives and hedging activities, see *Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles.* The following tables present derivative instruments included on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in derivative assets and liabilities at December 31, 2025 and 2024. Balances are presented on a gross basis, prior to the application of counterparty and cash collateral netting. Total derivative assets and liabilities are adjusted on an aggregate basis to take into consideration the effects of legally enforceable master netting agreements and have been reduced by cash collateral received or paid.

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| | | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | | **Gross Derivative Assets** | **Gross Derivative Assets** | **Gross Derivative Assets** | **Gross Derivative Liabilities** | **Gross Derivative Liabilities** | **Gross Derivative Liabilities** |
| (Dollars in billions) | **Contract/**<br>**Notional** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Trading and Other Risk Management Derivatives** | **Qualifying<br>Accounting<br>Hedges** | **Total** | **Trading and Other Risk Management Derivatives** | **Qualifying<br>Accounting<br>Hedges** | **Total** |
| **Interest rate contracts** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Swaps | $**21163.5** | $**75.5** | $**5.1** | $**80.6** | $**70.5** | $**7.4** | $**77.9** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Futures and forwards | **4279.5** | **3.9** | **—** | **3.9** | **3.2** | **—** | **3.2** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Written options <sup>(2)</sup> | **2138.2** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **26.4** | **—** | **26.4** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Purchased options <sup>(3)</sup> | **2008.5** | **28.3** | **—** | **28.3** | **—** | **—** | **—** |
| **Foreign exchange contracts** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Swaps | **2852.1** | **41.4** | **0.1** | **41.5** | **35.4** | **0.2** | **35.6** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Spot, futures and forwards | **4643.0** | **33.1** | **0.2** | **33.3** | **33.5** | **0.2** | **33.7** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Written options <sup>(2)</sup> | **623.7** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **8.2** | **—** | **8.2** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Purchased options <sup>(3)</sup> | **576.3** | **8.0** | **—** | **8.0** | **—** | **—** | **—** |
| **Equity contracts** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Swaps | **736.3** | **16.8** | **—** | **16.8** | **21.5** | **—** | **21.5** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Futures and forwards | **147.8** | **2.2** | **—** | **2.2** | **2.1** | **—** | **2.1** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Written options <sup>(2)</sup> | **903.2** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **67.1** | **—** | **67.1** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Purchased options <sup>(3)</sup> | **859.7** | **60.1** | **—** | **60.1** | **—** | **—** | **—** |
| **Commodity contracts** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Swaps | **70.3** | **2.9** | **—** | **2.9** | **5.6** | **—** | **5.6** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Futures and forwards | **156.5** | **6.3** | **0.1** | **6.4** | **5.2** | **0.7** | **5.9** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Written options <sup>(2)</sup> | **71.2** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **3.2** | **—** | **3.2** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Purchased options <sup>(3)</sup> | **69.8** | **3.2** | **—** | **3.2** | **—** | **—** | **—** |
| **Credit derivatives** <sup>(4)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchased credit derivatives: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit default swaps | **475.9** | **1.5** | **—** | **1.5** | **3.8** | **—** | **3.8** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total return swaps/options | **100.5** | **0.4** | **—** | **0.4** | **0.4** | **—** | **0.4** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Written credit derivatives: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit default swaps | **442.9** | **2.6** | **—** | **2.6** | **1.5** | **—** | **1.5** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total return swaps/options | **103.8** | **0.5** | **—** | **0.5** | **1.5** | **—** | **1.5** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gross derivative assets/liabilities |  | $**286.7** | $**5.5** | $**292.2** | $**289.1** | $**8.5** | $**297.6** |
| Less: Legally enforceable master netting agreements |  |  |  | **(224.1)** |  |  | **(224.1)** |
| Less: Cash collateral received/paid |  |  |  | **(27.2)** |  |  | **(31.4)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total derivative assets/liabilities** |  |  |  | $**40.9** |  |  | $**42.1** |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Represents the total contract/notional amount of derivative assets and liabilities outstanding.

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes certain out-of-the-money purchased options that have a liability amount primarily due to the deferral of option premiums to the end of the contract.

<sup>(3)</sup> Includes certain out-of-the-money written options that have an asset amount primarily due to the deferral of option premiums to the end of the contract.

<sup>(4)</sup> The net derivative asset (liability) and notional amount of written credit derivatives for which the Corporation held purchased credit derivatives with identical underlying referenced names were $1.0 billion and $421.3 billion, respectively, at December 31, 2025.

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| | | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| | | Gross Derivative Assets | Gross Derivative Assets | Gross Derivative Assets | Gross Derivative Liabilities | Gross Derivative Liabilities | Gross Derivative Liabilities |
| (Dollars in billions) | Contract/<br>Notional <sup>(1)</sup> | Trading and Other Risk Management Derivatives | Qualifying<br>Accounting<br>Hedges | Total | Trading and Other Risk Management Derivatives | Qualifying<br>Accounting<br>Hedges | Total |
| **Interest rate contracts** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Swaps | $20962.1 | $71.9 | $7.6 | $79.5 | $61.1 | $15.2 | $76.3 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Futures and forwards | 3383.0 | 4.5 |  | 4.5 | 4.2 |  | 4.2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Written options <sup>(2)</sup> | 1931.2 |  |  |  | 29.0 |  | 29.0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Purchased options <sup>(3)</sup> | 1789.1 | 29.2 |  | 29.2 |  |  |  |
| **Foreign exchange contracts** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Swaps | 2204.0 | 46.8 | 0.1 | 46.9 | 47.4 |  | 47.4 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Spot, futures and forwards | 4273.5 | 55.4 | 2.1 | 57.5 | 52.4 | 0.4 | 52.8 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Written options <sup>(2)</sup> | 652.6 |  |  |  | 10.7 |  | 10.7 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Purchased options <sup>(3)</sup> | 578.3 | 10.5 |  | 10.5 |  |  |  |
| **Equity contracts** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Swaps | 520.4 | 12.8 |  | 12.8 | 14.2 |  | 14.2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Futures and forwards | 129.0 | 2.3 |  | 2.3 | 1.5 |  | 1.5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Written options <sup>(2)</sup> | 831.6 |  |  |  | 55.1 |  | 55.1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Purchased options <sup>(3)</sup> | 770.1 | 50.1 |  | 50.1 |  |  |  |
| **Commodity contracts** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Swaps | 64.8 | 2.1 |  | 2.1 | 3.6 |  | 3.6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Futures and forwards | 165.8 | 4.0 |  | 4.0 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 3.1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Written options <sup>(2)</sup> | 69.5 |  |  |  | 2.7 |  | 2.7 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Purchased options <sup>(3)</sup> | 75.2 | 2.9 |  | 2.9 |  |  |  |
| **Credit derivatives** <sup>(4)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchased credit derivatives: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit default swaps | 408.3 | 1.7 |  | 1.7 | 2.6 |  | 2.6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total return swaps/options | 98.0 | 1.0 |  | 1.0 | 0.7 |  | 0.7 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Written credit derivatives: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit default swaps | 388.2 | 2.0 |  | 2.0 | 1.6 |  | 1.6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total return swaps/options | 81.4 | 1.1 |  | 1.1 | 0.2 |  | 0.2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gross derivative assets/liabilities |  | $298.3 | $9.8 | $308.1 | $289.3 | $16.4 | $305.7 |
| Less: Legally enforceable master netting agreements |  |  |  | (237.1) |  |  | (237.1) |
| Less: Cash collateral received/paid |  |  |  | (30.1) |  |  | (29.2) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total derivative assets/liabilities** |  |  |  | $40.9 |  |  | $39.4 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Represents the total contract/notional amount of derivative assets and liabilities outstanding.

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes certain out-of-the-money purchased options that have a liability amount primarily due to the deferral of option premiums to the end of the contract.

<sup>(3)</sup> Includes certain out-of-the-money written options that have an asset amount primarily due to the deferral of option premiums to the end of the contract.

<sup>(4)</sup> The net derivative asset (liability) and notional amount of written credit derivatives for which the Corporation held purchased credit derivatives with identical underlying referenced names were $406 million and $361.2 billion, respectively, at December 31, 2024.

**Offsetting of Derivatives**

The Corporation enters into International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) master netting agreements or similar agreements with substantially all of the Corporation's derivative counterparties. Where legally enforceable, these master netting agreements give the Corporation, in the event of default by the counterparty, the right to liquidate securities held as collateral and to offset receivables and payables with the same counterparty. For purposes of the Consolidated Balance Sheet, the Corporation offsets derivative assets and liabilities and cash collateral held with the same counterparty where it has such a legally enforceable master netting agreement.

The following table presents derivative instruments included in derivative assets and liabilities on the Consolidated Balance

Sheet at December 31, 2025 and 2024 by primary risk (e.g., interest rate risk) and the platform, where applicable, on which these derivatives are transacted. Balances are presented on a gross basis, prior to the application of counterparty and cash collateral netting. Total gross derivative assets and liabilities are adjusted on an aggregate basis to take into consideration the effects of legally enforceable master netting agreements, which include reducing the balance for counterparty netting and cash collateral received or paid.

For more information on offsetting of securities financing agreements, see *Note 10 – Securities Financing Agreements, Short-term Borrowings, Collateral and Restricted Cash*.

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| ***Offsetting of Derivatives*** <sup>(1)</sup> | | | | |
|  | **Derivative <br>Assets** | **Derivative<br> Liabilities** | Derivative <br>Assets | Derivative<br> Liabilities |
| (Dollars in billions) | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| **Interest rate contracts** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Over-the-counter | $**106.2** | $**100.0** | $108.8 | $103.9 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exchange-traded | **—** | **—** | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Over-the-counter cleared | **6.3** | **5.9** | 3.4 | 3.6 |
| **Foreign exchange contracts** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Over-the-counter | **80.4** | **75.3** | 112.7 | 109.1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Over-the-counter cleared | **1.2** | **1.3** | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| **Equity contracts** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Over-the-counter | **31.3** | **43.8** | 24.6 | 31.1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exchange-traded | **46.8** | **45.1** | 39.8 | 38.5 |
| **Commodity contracts** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Over-the-counter | **9.9** | **11.8** | 6.2 | 7.0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exchange-traded | **1.6** | **1.7** | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Over-the-counter cleared | **0.3** | **0.4** | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| **Credit derivatives** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Over-the-counter | **4.9** | **7.1** | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Total gross derivative assets/liabilities, before netting |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Over-the-counter | **232.7** | **238.0** | 258.1 | 256.1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exchange-traded | **48.4** | **46.8** | 41.9 | 40.2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Over-the-counter cleared | **7.8** | **7.6** | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less: Legally enforceable master netting agreements and cash collateral received/paid |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Over-the-counter | **(199.2)** | **(203.9)** | (224.2) | (223.5) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exchange-traded | **(44.5)** | **(44.5)** | (39.0) | (39.0) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Over-the-counter cleared | **(7.6)** | **(7.1)** | (4.0) | (3.8) |
| Derivative assets/liabilities, after netting | **37.6** | **36.9** | 37.0 | 34.6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other gross derivative assets/liabilities <sup>(2)</sup> | **3.3** | **5.2** | 3.9 | 4.8 |
| Total derivative assets/liabilities | **40.9** | **42.1** | 40.9 | 39.4 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Less: Financial instruments collateral <sup>(3)</sup> | **(20.5)** | **(16.7)** | (18.1) | (14.2) |
| **Total net derivative assets/liabilities** | $**20.4** | $**25.4** | $22.8 | $25.2 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Over-the-counter derivatives include bilateral transactions between the Corporation and a particular counterparty. Over-the-counter cleared derivatives include bilateral transactions between the Corporation and a counterparty where the transaction is cleared through a clearinghouse. Exchange-traded derivatives include listed options transacted on an exchange.

<sup>(2)</sup> Consists of derivatives entered into under master netting agreements where the enforceability of these agreements is uncertain under bankruptcy laws in some countries or industries.

<sup>(3)</sup> Amounts are limited to the derivative asset/liability balance and, accordingly, do not include excess collateral received/pledged. Financial instruments collateral includes securities collateral received or pledged and cash securities held and posted at third-party custodians that are not offset on the Consolidated Balance Sheet but shown as a reduction to derive net derivative assets and liabilities.

ALM and Risk Management Derivatives

The Corporation's ALM and risk management activities include the use of derivatives to mitigate risk to the Corporation, including derivatives designated in qualifying hedge accounting relationships and derivatives used in other risk management activities. Interest rate, foreign exchange, equity, commodity and credit contracts are utilized in the Corporation's ALM and risk management activities.

The Corporation maintains an overall interest rate risk management strategy that incorporates the use of interest rate contracts, which are generally non-leveraged generic interest rate and basis swaps, options, futures and forwards, to minimize significant fluctuations in earnings caused by interest rate volatility. The Corporation's goal is to manage interest rate sensitivity and volatility so that movements in interest rates do not significantly adversely affect earnings or capital. As a result of interest rate fluctuations, hedged fixed-rate assets and liabilities appreciate or depreciate in fair value. Gains or losses on the derivative instruments that are linked to the hedged fixed-rate assets and liabilities are expected to substantially offset this unrealized appreciation or depreciation.

Market risk, including interest rate risk, can be substantial in the mortgage business. Market risk in the mortgage business is the risk that values of mortgage assets or revenues will be adversely affected by changes in market conditions such as interest rate movements. To mitigate the interest rate risk in mortgage banking production income, the Corporation utilizes forward loan sale commitments and other derivative

instruments, including purchased options, and certain debt securities. The Corporation also utilizes derivatives such as interest rate options, interest rate swaps, forward settlement contracts and eurodollar futures to hedge certain market risks of MSRs.

The Corporation uses foreign exchange contracts to manage the foreign exchange risk associated with certain foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities, as well as the Corporation's investments in non-U.S. subsidiaries. Exposure to loss on these contracts will increase or decrease over their respective lives as currency exchange and interest rates fluctuate.

The Corporation purchases credit derivatives to manage credit risk related to certain funded and unfunded credit exposures. Credit derivatives include credit default swaps (CDS), total return swaps and swaptions. These derivatives are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in other income.

Derivatives Designated as Accounting Hedges

The Corporation uses various types of interest rate and foreign exchange derivative contracts to protect against changes in the fair value of its assets and liabilities due to fluctuations in interest rates and foreign exchange rates (fair value hedges). The Corporation also uses these types of contracts to protect against changes in the cash flows of its assets and liabilities, and other forecasted transactions (cash flow hedges). The Corporation hedges its net investment in consolidated non-U.S. operations determined to have functional currencies other than

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the U.S. dollar using forward exchange contracts and cross-currency basis swaps, and by issuing foreign currency- denominated debt (net investment hedges).

***Fair Value Hedges***

The table below summarizes information related to fair value hedges for 2025, 2024 and 2023.

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| ***Gains and Losses on Derivatives and Hedged Items Designated in Fair Value Hedges*** | ***Gains and Losses on Derivatives and Hedged Items Designated in Fair Value Hedges*** | ***Gains and Losses on Derivatives and Hedged Items Designated in Fair Value Hedges*** | ***Gains and Losses on Derivatives and Hedged Items Designated in Fair Value Hedges*** | ***Gains and Losses on Derivatives and Hedged Items Designated in Fair Value Hedges*** | ***Gains and Losses on Derivatives and Hedged Items Designated in Fair Value Hedges*** | ***Gains and Losses on Derivatives and Hedged Items Designated in Fair Value Hedges*** |
| | **Derivative** | **Derivative** | **Derivative** | **Hedged Item** | **Hedged Item** | **Hedged Item** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| Interest rate risk on long-term debt <sup>(1)</sup> | $**3346** | $(2713) | $3594 | $**(3331)** | $2669 | $(3652) |
| Interest rate and foreign currency risk <sup>(2)</sup> | **(21)** | 500 | (17) | **15** | (486) | 27 |
| Interest rate risk on available-for-sale securities <sup>(3)</sup> | **(5387)** | 2279 | (3518) | **5269** | (2322) | 3417 |
| Price risk on commodity inventory <sup>(4)</sup> | **(2804)** | (577) | 2 | **2804** | 577 | (2) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | $**(4866)** | $(511) | $61 | $**4757** | $438 | $(210) |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Amounts are recorded in interest expense in the Consolidated Statement of Income.

<sup>(2)</sup> Represents cross-currency interest rate swaps related to available-for-sale debt securities and long-term debt. For 2025, 2024 and 2023, the derivative amount includes gains (losses) of $(3) million, $22 million and $6 million in interest income, $0, $0 and $13 million in interest expense, $(10) million, $463 million and $(51) million in market making and similar activities, and $(8) million, $15 million and $15 million in accumulated OCI. Line item totals are in the Consolidated Statement of Income and on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

<sup>(3)</sup> Amounts are recorded in interest income in the Consolidated Statement of Income.

<sup>(4)</sup> Amounts are recorded in market making and similar activities in the Consolidated Statement of Income.

The table below summarizes the carrying value of hedged assets and liabilities that are designated in fair value hedging relationships, along with the cumulative amount of gains and losses on the hedged assets and liabilities that are included in their carrying value. There is no impact to earnings for the cumulative amount of these fair value hedging adjustments as long as the hedging relationships remain open through the hedged period. Instead, the open hedges have the effect of synthetically converting the hedged assets and liabilities into variable-rate instruments. If an open hedge is de-designated prior to the derivative's maturity, any cumulative fair value adjustments at the de-designation date are then amortized or accreted into earnings over the remaining life of the hedged assets or liabilities.

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| ***Designated Fair Value Hedged Assets and Liabilities*** | ***Designated Fair Value Hedged Assets and Liabilities*** | ***Designated Fair Value Hedged Assets and Liabilities*** | ***Designated Fair Value Hedged Assets and Liabilities*** | ***Designated Fair Value Hedged Assets and Liabilities*** |
|  | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| (Dollars in millions) | **Carrying Value** | **Cumulative** <br>**Fair Value**<br>**Adjustments** <sup>(1)</sup> | Carrying Value | Cumulative <br>Fair Value<br>Adjustments <sup>(1)</sup> |
| Long-term debt | $**175694** | $**(792)** | $188202 | $(7263) |
| Available-for-sale debt securities <sup>(2, 3)</sup> | 236303 | **146** | 244664 | (4764) |
| Trading account assets <sup>(4)</sup> | **12170** | **294** | 3639 | 101 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Increase (decrease) to carrying value.

<sup>(2)</sup> These amounts include the amortized cost of the financial assets in closed portfolios used to designate hedging relationships in which the hedged item is a stated layer that is expected to be remaining at the end of the hedging relationship (i.e. portfolio layer hedging relationship). At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the amortized cost of the closed portfolios used in these hedging relationships was $35.8 billion and $34.8 billion, of which $23.7 billion and $26.1 billion were designated in a portfolio layer hedging relationship. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the cumulative adjustment associated with these hedging relationships was a decrease of $46 million and $435 million.

<sup>(3)</sup> Carrying value represents amortized cost.

<sup>(4)</sup> Represents hedging activities related to certain commodities inventory.

At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the fair value adjustments from de-designated long-term debt hedges decreased the long-term debt carrying value by $12.9 billion and $11.2 billion. The fair value adjustments from de-designated AFS debt securities hedges decreased the AFS debt securities carrying value by $2.7 billion and $4.4 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024. The fair value adjustments are being amortized or accreted into interest over the contractual lives of the assets or liabilities.

***Cash Flow and Net Investment Hedges***

The following table summarizes certain information related to cash flow hedges and net investment hedges for 2025, 2024 and 2023. Of the $2.0 billion after-tax net loss ($2.6 billion pretax) on derivatives in accumulated OCI at December 31, 2025, losses of $1.7 billion after-tax ($2.2 billion pretax) related to both open and closed cash flow hedges are expected to be reclassified into earnings in the next 12 months. These net losses reclassified into earnings are expected to primarily decrease net interest income related to the respective hedged

items. For open cash flow hedges, the maximum length of time over which forecasted transactions are hedged is approximately three years. For terminated cash flow hedges, the time period over which the forecasted transactions will be recognized in interest income is approximately three years, with the aggregated amount beyond this time period being insignificant.

On November 15, 2023, Bloomberg Index Services Limited announced the permanent cessation of the Bloomberg Short-Term Bank Yield Index (BSBY) and all its tenors effective after final publication on November 15, 2024. The Corporation determined that certain forecasted BSBY-indexed interest payments, which had been designated in cash flow hedges, were no longer expected to occur beyond November 15, 2024 as they would transition to a new reference rate. Accordingly, during the fourth quarter of 2023, the Corporation reclassified $2.0 billion of pretax loss from accumulated OCI into market making and similar activities for the amount related to these forecasted transactions.

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| ***Gains and Losses on Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow and Net Investment Hedges*** | ***Gains and Losses on Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow and Net Investment Hedges*** | ***Gains and Losses on Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow and Net Investment Hedges*** | ***Gains and Losses on Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow and Net Investment Hedges*** | ***Gains and Losses on Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow and Net Investment Hedges*** | ***Gains and Losses on Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow and Net Investment Hedges*** | ***Gains and Losses on Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow and Net Investment Hedges*** |
| | **Gains (Losses) Recognized in <br>Accumulated OCI on Derivatives** | **Gains (Losses) Recognized in <br>Accumulated OCI on Derivatives** | **Gains (Losses) Recognized in <br>Accumulated OCI on Derivatives** | **Gains (Losses) in Income <br>Reclassified from Accumulated OCI** | **Gains (Losses) in Income <br>Reclassified from Accumulated OCI** | **Gains (Losses) in Income <br>Reclassified from Accumulated OCI** |
| (Dollars in millions, amounts pretax) | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| **Cash flow hedges** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Interest rate risk on variable-rate portfolios <sup>(1)</sup> | $**3301** | $389 | $1995 | $**(1538)** | $(2826) | $(3176) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Price risk on forecasted MBS purchases <sup>(1)</sup> | **—** |  | 6 | **(9)** | (9) | (2) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Price risk on certain compensation plans <sup>(2)</sup> | **1** | 29 | 48 | **21** | 35 | 25 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | $**3302** | $418 | $2049 | $**(1526)** | $(2800) | $(3153) |
| **Net investment hedges** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign exchange risk <sup>(3)</sup>  | $**(2749)** | $2624 | $(808) | $**(1)** | $(146) | $143 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI are recorded in interest income and market making and similar activities in the Consolidated Statement of Income.

<sup>(2)</sup> Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI are recorded in compensation and benefits expense in the Consolidated Statement of Income.

<sup>(3)</sup> Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI are recorded in other income in the Consolidated Statement of Income. Amounts excluded from effectiveness testing and recognized in market making and similar activities were gains of $184 million, $252 million and $195 million in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

**Other Risk Management Derivatives**

Other risk management derivatives are used by the Corporation to reduce certain risk exposures by economically hedging various assets and liabilities. The table below presents gains (losses) on these derivatives for 2025, 2024 and 2023. These gains (losses) are largely offset by the income or expense recorded on the hedged item.

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| ***Gains and Losses on Other Risk Management Derivatives*** | ***Gains and Losses on Other Risk Management Derivatives*** | ***Gains and Losses on Other Risk Management Derivatives*** | ***Gains and Losses on Other Risk Management Derivatives*** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| Interest rate risk on mortgage activities <sup>(1, 2)</sup> | $**68** | $(49) | $16 |
| Credit risk on loans <sup>(2)</sup> | **(40)** | (52) | (70) |
| Interest rate and foreign currency risk on asset and liability management activities <sup>(3)</sup> | **(2370)** | 952 | 777 |
| Price risk on certain compensation plans <sup>(4)</sup> | **537** | 427 | 584 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Includes hedges of interest rate risk on MSRs and IRLCs to originate mortgage loans that will be held for sale.

<sup>(2)</sup> Gains (losses) on these derivatives are recorded in other income.

<sup>(3)</sup> Gains (losses) on these derivatives are recorded in market making and similar activities. For 2023, includes $447 million of positive fair value adjustments related to the interest rate swaps that occurred after de-designation of BSBY hedges and prior to re-designation of the interest rate swaps into new hedges.

<sup>(4)</sup> Gains (losses) on these derivatives are recorded in compensation and benefits expense.

**Transfers of Financial Assets with Risk Retained through Derivatives**

The Corporation enters into certain transactions involving the transfer of financial assets that are accounted for as sales where substantially all of the economic exposure to the transferred financial assets is retained through derivatives (e.g., interest rate and/or credit), but the Corporation does not retain control over the assets transferred. At both December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Corporation had transferred $3.9 billion of non-U.S. government-guaranteed mortgage-backed securities to a third-party trust and retained economic exposure to the transferred assets through derivative contracts. In connection with these transfers, the Corporation received gross cash proceeds of $3.9 billion at both transfer dates. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the fair value of the transferred securities was $3.8 billion and $3.6 billion.

**Sales and Trading Revenue**

The Corporation enters into trading derivatives to facilitate client transactions and to manage risk exposures arising from trading account assets and liabilities. It is the Corporation's policy to

include these derivative instruments in its trading activities, which include derivatives and non-derivative cash instruments. The resulting risk from these derivatives is managed on a portfolio basis as part of the Corporation's *Global Markets* business segment. The related sales and trading revenue generated within *Global Markets* is recorded in various income statement line items, including market making and similar activities and net interest income as well as other revenue categories.

Sales and trading revenue includes changes in the fair value and realized gains and losses on the sales of trading and other assets, net interest income, and fees primarily from commissions on equity securities. Revenue is generated by the difference in the client price for an instrument and the price at which the trading desk can execute the trade in the dealer market. For equity securities, commissions related to purchases and sales are recorded in the "Other" column in the Sales and Trading Revenue table. Changes in the fair value of these securities are included in market making and similar activities. For debt securities, revenue, with the exception of interest associated with the debt securities, is typically included in market making and similar activities. Unlike commissions for equity securities, the initial revenue related to broker-dealer services for debt securities is typically included in the pricing of the instrument rather than being charged through separate fee arrangements. Therefore, this revenue is recorded in market making and similar activities as part of the initial mark to fair value. For derivatives, the majority of revenue is included in market making and similar activities. In transactions where the Corporation acts as agent, which include exchange-traded futures and options, fees are recorded in other income.

The following table, which includes both derivatives and non-derivative cash instruments, identifies the amounts in the respective income statement line items attributable to the Corporation's sales and trading revenue in *Global Markets*, categorized by primary risk, for 2025, 2024 and 2023. This table includes debit valuation adjustment (DVA) and funding valuation adjustment (FVA) gains (losses). *Global Markets* results in *Note 23 – Business Segment Information* are presented on a fully taxable-equivalent (FTE) basis. The following table is not presented on an FTE basis.

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| ***Sales and Trading Revenue*** | ***Sales and Trading Revenue*** | ***Sales and Trading Revenue*** | ***Sales and Trading Revenue*** | ***Sales and Trading Revenue*** |
| | **Market making and similar activities** | **Net Interest<br>Income** | **Other** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Total** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** |
| Interest rate risk | $**1244** | $**3055** | $**516** | $**4815** |
| Foreign exchange risk | **2179** | **10** | **57** | **2246** |
| Equity risk | **7229** | **(816)** | **2201** | **8614** |
| Credit risk | **1012** | **2721** | **554** | **4287** |
| Other risk <sup>(2)</sup> | **380** | **(40)** | **(139)** | **201** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total sales and trading revenue** | $**12044** | $**4930** | $**3189** | $**20163** |
|  | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 |
| Interest rate risk | $2245 | $1378 | $420 | $4043 |
| Foreign exchange risk | 1866 | 120 | 98 | 2084 |
| Equity risk | 7065 | (1485) | 1861 | 7441 |
| Credit risk | 1206 | 2465 | 596 | 4267 |
| Other risk <sup>(2)</sup> | 394 | 94 | (406) | 82 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total sales and trading revenue** | $12776 | $2572 | $2569 | $17917 |
|  | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 |
| Interest rate risk | $3192 | $366 | $402 | $3960 |
| Foreign exchange risk | 1800 | 149 | 87 | 2036 |
| Equity risk | 6628 | (1955) | 1774 | 6447 |
| Credit risk | 1205 | 2462 | 340 | 4007 |
| Other risk <sup>(2)</sup> | 602 | (155) | (67) | 380 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total sales and trading revenue** | $13427 | $867 | $2536 | $16830 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Represents amounts in investment and brokerage services and other income that are recorded in *Global Markets* and included in the definition of sales and trading revenue. Includes investment and brokerage services revenue of $2.5 billion, $2.1 billion and $2.0 billion in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes commodity risk.

**Credit Derivatives**

The Corporation enters into credit derivatives primarily to facilitate client transactions and to manage credit risk exposures. Credit derivatives derive value based on an underlying third-party referenced obligation or a portfolio of referenced obligations and generally require the Corporation, as the seller of credit protection, to make payments to a buyer upon the occurrence of a predefined credit event. Such credit events generally include bankruptcy of the referenced credit entity and failure to pay under the obligation, as well as acceleration of indebtedness and payment repudiation or moratorium. For credit derivatives based on a portfolio of referenced credits or credit indices, the Corporation may not be required to make payment until a specified amount of loss has occurred and/or may only be required to make payment up to a specified amount.

Credit derivatives are classified as investment and non-investment grade based on the credit quality of the underlying referenced obligation. The Corporation considers ratings of BBB- or higher as investment grade. Non-investment grade includes non-rated credit derivative instruments. The Corporation discloses internal categorizations of investment grade and non-investment grade consistent with how risk is managed for these instruments.

Credit derivative instruments where the Corporation is the seller of credit protection and their expiration at December 31, 2025 and 2024 are summarized in the following table.

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| ***Credit Derivative Instruments*** | | | | | |
| | **Less than<br>One Year** | **One to<br>Three Years** | **Three to<br>Five Years** | **Over Five<br>Years** | **Total** |
| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **Carrying Value** | **Carrying Value** | **Carrying Value** | **Carrying Value** | **Carrying Value** |
| Credit default swaps: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment grade | $**—** | $**—** | $**7** | $**34** | $**41** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-investment grade | **60** | **532** | **418** | **403** | **1413** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | **60** | **532** | **425** | **437** | **1454** |
| Total return swaps/options: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment grade | **88** | **2** | **—** | **—** | **90** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-investment grade | **1258** | **89** | **74** | **1** | **1422** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | **1346** | **91** | **74** | **1** | **1512** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total credit derivatives** | $**1406** | $**623** | $**499** | $**438** | $**2966** |
| Credit-related notes: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment grade | $**—** | $**—** | $**3** | $**970** | $**973** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-investment grade | **—** | **4** | **26** | **1136** | **1166** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total credit-related notes** | $**—** | $**4** | $**29** | $**2106** | $**2139** |
|  | **Maximum Payout/Notional** | **Maximum Payout/Notional** | **Maximum Payout/Notional** | **Maximum Payout/Notional** | **Maximum Payout/Notional** |
| Credit default swaps: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment grade | $**48636** | $**100059** | $**168131** | $**22048** | $**338874** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-investment grade | **15434** | **35286** | **49913** | **3372** | **104005** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | **64070** | **135345** | **218044** | **25420** | **442879** |
| Total return swaps/options: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment grade | **61269** | **1507** | **1419** | **352** | **64547** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-investment grade | **35318** | **2877** | **516** | **520** | **39231** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | **96587** | **4384** | **1935** | **872** | **103778** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total credit derivatives** | $**160657** | $**139729** | $**219979** | $**26292** | $**546657** |
|  | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
|  | Carrying Value | Carrying Value | Carrying Value | Carrying Value | Carrying Value |
| Credit default swaps: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment grade | $— | $3 | $24 | $16 | $43 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-investment grade | 33 | 304 | 752 | 441 | 1530 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | 33 | 307 | 776 | 457 | 1573 |
| Total return swaps/options: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment grade | 93 |  |  |  | 93 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-investment grade | 145 |  |  |  | 145 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | 238 |  |  |  | 238 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total credit derivatives** | $271 | $307 | $776 | $457 | $1811 |
| Credit-related notes: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment grade | $— | $— | $9 | $715 | $724 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-investment grade | 5 | 5 | 37 | 1119 | 1166 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total credit-related notes** | $5 | $5 | $46 | $1834 | $1890 |
|  | Maximum Payout/Notional | Maximum Payout/Notional | Maximum Payout/Notional | Maximum Payout/Notional | Maximum Payout/Notional |
| Credit default swaps: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment grade | $35634 | $87302 | $150225 | $21482 | $294643 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-investment grade | 15070 | 30255 | 43969 | 4233 | 93527 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | 50704 | 117557 | 194194 | 25715 | 388170 |
| Total return swaps/options: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment grade | 54041 | 1288 | 1185 | 238 | 56752 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-investment grade | 22762 | 1452 | 292 | 98 | 24604 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | 76803 | 2740 | 1477 | 336 | 81356 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total credit derivatives** | $127507 | $120297 | $195671 | $26051 | $469526 |

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The notional amount represents the maximum amount payable by the Corporation for most credit derivatives. However, the Corporation does not monitor its exposure to credit derivatives based solely on the notional amount because this measure does not take into consideration the probability of occurrence. As such, the notional amount is not a reliable indicator of the Corporation's exposure to these contracts. Instead, a risk framework is used to define risk tolerances and establish limits so that certain credit risk-related losses occur within acceptable, predefined limits.

Credit-related notes in the table above include investments in securities issued by CDO, CLO and credit-linked note vehicles. These instruments are primarily classified as trading

securities. The carrying value of these instruments equals the Corporation's maximum exposure to loss. The Corporation is not obligated to make any payments to the entities under the terms of the securities owned.

**Credit-related Contingent Features and Collateral**

The Corporation executes the majority of its derivative contracts in the OTC market with large, international financial institutions, including broker-dealers and, to a lesser degree, with a variety of nonfinancial companies. A significant majority of the derivative transactions are executed on a daily margin basis. Therefore, events such as a credit rating downgrade (depending on the ultimate rating level) or a breach of credit covenants would typically require an increase in the amount of collateral

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required of the counterparty, where applicable, and/or allow the Corporation to take additional protective measures such as early termination of all trades. Further, as previously discussed on page 158, the Corporation enters into legally enforceable master netting agreements that reduce risk by permitting closeout and netting of transactions with the same counterparty upon the occurrence of certain events.

Certain of the Corporation's derivative contracts contain credit risk-related contingent features, primarily in the form of ISDA master netting agreements and credit support documentation that enhance the creditworthiness of these instruments compared to other obligations of the respective counterparty with whom the Corporation has transacted. These contingent features may be for the benefit of the Corporation as well as its counterparties with respect to changes in the Corporation's creditworthiness and the mark-to-market exposure under the derivative transactions. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Corporation held cash and securities collateral of $119.7 billion and $105.9 billion and posted cash and securities collateral of $97.8 billion and $83.1 billion in the normal course of business under derivative agreements, excluding cross-product margining agreements where clients are permitted to margin on a net basis for both derivative and secured financing arrangements.

In connection with certain OTC derivative contracts and other trading agreements, the Corporation can be required to provide additional collateral or to terminate transactions with certain counterparties in the event of a downgrade of the senior debt ratings of the Corporation or certain subsidiaries. The amount of additional collateral required depends on the contract and is usually a fixed incremental amount and/or the market value of the exposure.

At December 31, 2025, the amount of collateral, calculated based on the terms of the contracts, that the Corporation and certain subsidiaries could be required to post to counterparties but had not yet posted to counterparties was $2.8 billion, including $1.2 billion for Bank of America, National Association (BANA).

Some counterparties are currently able to unilaterally terminate certain contracts, or the Corporation or certain subsidiaries may be required to take other action such as find a suitable replacement or obtain a guarantee. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the liability recorded for these derivative contracts was not significant.

The following table presents the amount of additional collateral that would have been contractually required by derivative contracts and other trading agreements at December 31, 2025 if the rating agencies had downgraded their long-term senior debt ratings for the Corporation or certain subsidiaries by one incremental notch and by an additional second incremental notch. The table also presents derivative liabilities that would be subject to unilateral termination by counterparties upon downgrade of the Corporation's or certain subsidiaries' long-term senior debt ratings.

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| ***Additional Collateral Required to be Posted and Derivative Liabilities Subject to Unilateral Termination Upon Downgrade <br>at December 31, 2025*** | ***Additional Collateral Required to be Posted and Derivative Liabilities Subject to Unilateral Termination Upon Downgrade <br>at December 31, 2025*** | ***Additional Collateral Required to be Posted and Derivative Liabilities Subject to Unilateral Termination Upon Downgrade <br>at December 31, 2025*** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **One <br>Incremental<br> Notch** | **Second<br>Incremental<br> Notch** |
| **Additional collateral required to be posted upon downgrade** |  |  |
| Bank of America Corporation | $146 | $1057 |
| Bank of America, N.A. and subsidiaries <sup>(1)</sup> | 66 | 911 |
| **Derivative liabilities subject to unilateral termination upon downgrade** |  |  |
| Derivative liabilities | $14 | $131 |
| Collateral posted | 3 | 104 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Included in Bank of America Corporation collateral requirements in this table.

**Valuation Adjustments on Derivatives**

The Corporation records credit risk valuation adjustments on derivatives in order to properly reflect the credit quality of the counterparties and its own credit quality. The Corporation calculates valuation adjustments on derivatives based on a modeled expected exposure that incorporates current market risk factors. The exposure also takes into consideration credit mitigants such as enforceable master netting agreements and collateral. CDS spread data is used to estimate the default probabilities and severities that are applied to the exposures. Where no observable credit default data is available for counterparties, the Corporation uses proxies and other market data to estimate default probabilities and severity.

The table below presents credit valuation adjustment (CVA), DVA and FVA gains (losses) on derivatives (excluding the effect of any related hedge activities), which are recorded in market making and similar activities, for 2025, 2024 and 2023. CVA gains reduce the cumulative CVA thereby increasing the derivative assets balance. DVA gains increase the cumulative DVA thereby decreasing the derivative liabilities balance. CVA and DVA losses have the opposite impact. FVA gains related to derivative assets reduce the cumulative FVA thereby increasing the derivative assets balance. FVA gains related to derivative liabilities increase the cumulative FVA thereby decreasing the derivative liabilities balance. FVA losses have the opposite impact.

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| ***Valuation Adjustments Gains (Losses) on Derivatives*** <sup>(1)</sup>  | ***Valuation Adjustments Gains (Losses) on Derivatives*** <sup>(1)</sup>  | ***Valuation Adjustments Gains (Losses) on Derivatives*** <sup>(1)</sup>  | ***Valuation Adjustments Gains (Losses) on Derivatives*** <sup>(1)</sup>  |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| Derivative assets (CVA) | $**(8)** | $31 | $159 |
| Derivative assets/liabilities (FVA) | **(50)** | 21 | (33) |
| Derivative liabilities (DVA) | **(2)** | (27) | (207) |

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<sup>(1)</sup> At December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, cumulative CVA reduced the derivative assets balance by $336 million, $328 million and $359 million, cumulative FVA reduced the net derivative balance by $116 million, $66 million and $87 million and cumulative DVA reduced the derivative liabilities balance by $270 million, $272 million and $299 million, respectively.

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NOTE 4 **Securities**

The table below presents the amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and fair value of AFS debt securities, other debt securities carried at fair value and HTM debt securities at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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| ***Debt Securities*** | ***Debt Securities*** | ***Debt Securities*** | | | | | | |
|  | **Amortized<br>Cost** | **Gross<br>Unrealized<br>Gains** | **Gross<br>Unrealized<br>Losses** | **Fair <br>Value** | Amortized<br>Cost | Gross<br>Unrealized<br>Gains | Gross<br>Unrealized<br>Losses | Fair <br>Value |
| (Dollars in millions) | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| **Available-for-sale debt securities** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage-backed securities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency | $**34240** | $**80** | $**(1179)** | $**33141** | $32781 | $35 | $(1614) | $31202 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency-collateralized mortgage obligations | **19304** | **27** | **(132)** | **19199** | 19519 | 17 | (218) | 19318 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial | **38688** | **191** | **(385)** | **38494** | 26032 | 73 | (503) | 25602 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-agency residential <sup>(1)</sup> | **273** | **55** | **(56)** | **272** | 287 | 50 | (52) | 285 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total mortgage-backed securities | **92505** | **353** | **(1752)** | **91106** | 78619 | 175 | (2387) | 76407 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Treasury and government agencies | **250065** | **390** | **(621)** | **249834** | 235582 | 150 | (1153) | 234579 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. securities | **31765** | **20** | **(18)** | **31767** | 22453 | 20 | (42) | 22431 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other taxable securities | **6328** | **12** | **(36)** | **6304** | 4646 | 2 | (45) | 4603 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax-exempt securities | **7948** | **15** | **(176)** | **7787** | 8628 | 17 | (233) | 8412 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total available-for-sale debt securities** | **388611** | **790** | **(2603)** | **386798** | 349928 | 364 | (3860) | 346432 |
| **Other debt securities carried at fair value** <sup>(2)</sup> | **16066** | **200** | **(89)** | **16177** | 12352 | 59 | (236) | 12175 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total debt securities carried at fair value** | **404677** | **990** | **(2692)** | **402975** | 362280 | 423 | (4096) | 358607 |
| **Held-to-maturity debt securities** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency mortgage-backed securities | **395415** | **—** | **(67309)** | **328106** | 430135 |  | (88458) | 341677 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Treasury and government agencies | **121242** | **—** | **(12225)** | **109017** | 121696 |  | (18661) | 103035 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other taxable securities | **6028** | **2** | **(723)** | **5307** | 6882 | 1 | (1047) | 5836 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total held-to-maturity debt securities** | **522685** | **2** | **(80257)** | **442430** | 558713 | 1 | (108166) | 450548 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total debt securities** <sup>(34)</sup> | $**927362** | $**992** | $**(82949)** | $**845405** | $920993 | $424 | $(112262) | $809155 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the underlying collateral type included approximately 27 percent and 25 percent prime and 73 percent and 75 percent subprime.

<sup>(2)</sup> Primarily includes non-U.S. securities used to satisfy certain international regulatory requirements. Any changes in value are reported in market making and similar activities. For detail on the components, see *Note 20 – Fair Value Measurements*.

<sup>(3)</sup> Includes securities pledged as collateral of $153.8 billion and $184.6 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

<sup>(4)</sup> The Corporation held debt securities from FNMA and FHLMC that each exceeded 10 percent of shareholders' equity, with an amortized cost of $246.9 billion and $158.5 billion, and a fair value of $208.0 billion and $133.6 billion at December 31, 2025, and an amortized cost of $260.9 billion and $169.0 billion, and a fair value of $209.6 billion and $136.5 billion at December 31, 2024.

At December 31, 2025, the accumulated net unrealized loss on AFS debt securities, excluding the amount related to debt securities previously transferred to held to maturity, included in accumulated OCI was $1.3 billion, net of the related income tax benefit of $437 million. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, nonperforming AFS debt securities held by the Corporation were not significant.

At December 31, 2025 and 2024, $863.7 billion and $871.1 billion of AFS and HTM debt securities, which were predominantly U.S. agency and U.S. Treasury securities, had a zero credit loss assumption. For the same periods, the CECL on the remaining $47.6 billion and $37.5 billion of AFS and HTM debt securities were insignificant. For more information on the zero credit loss assumption, see *Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles*.

At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Corporation held equity securities at an aggregate fair value of $253 million and $247 million and other equity securities, as valued under the measurement alternative, at a carrying value of $479 million

and $438 million, both of which are included in other assets. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Corporation also held money market investments at a fair value of $1.2 billion and $1.3 billion, which are included in time deposits placed and other short-term investments.

The gross realized gains and losses on sales of AFS debt securities for 2025, 2024 and 2023 are presented in the table below.

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| ***Gains and Losses on Sales of AFS Debt Securities*** | ***Gains and Losses on Sales of AFS Debt Securities*** | ***Gains and Losses on Sales of AFS Debt Securities*** | ***Gains and Losses on Sales of AFS Debt Securities*** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| Gross gains | $**66** | $20 | $109 |
| Gross losses | **(86)** | (49) | (514) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Net losses on sales of AFS debt securities** | $**(20)** | $(29) | $(405) |
| **Income tax expense (benefit) attributable to realized net gains (losses) on sales of AFS debt securities** | $**(5)** | $(7) | $(101) |

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The table below presents the fair value and the associated gross unrealized losses on AFS debt securities and whether these securities have had gross unrealized losses for less than 12 months or for 12 months or longer at December 31, 2025 and 2024. Substantially all of the unrealized losses relate to debt securities that have a zero credit loss assumption.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| ***Total AFS Debt Securities in a Continuous Unrealized Loss Position*** | ***Total AFS Debt Securities in a Continuous Unrealized Loss Position*** | ***Total AFS Debt Securities in a Continuous Unrealized Loss Position*** | ***Total AFS Debt Securities in a Continuous Unrealized Loss Position*** | | | |
| | **Less than Twelve Months** | **Less than Twelve Months** | **Twelve Months or Longer** | **Twelve Months or Longer** | **Total** | **Total** |
| | **Fair <br>Value** | **Gross<br> Unrealized<br> Losses** | **Fair <br>Value** | **Gross<br> Unrealized<br> Losses** | **Fair <br>Value** | **Gross<br> Unrealized<br> Losses** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| **Continuously unrealized loss-positioned AFS debt securities** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage-backed securities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency | $**1645** | $**—** | $**18512** | $**(1179)** | $**20157** | $**(1179)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency-collateralized mortgage obligations | **2503** | **(5)** | **2351** | **(127)** | **4854** | **(132)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial | **8795** | **(27)** | **5527** | **(358)** | **14322** | **(385)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-agency residential | **—** | **—** | **154** | **(56)** | **154** | **(56)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total mortgage-backed securities | **12943** | **(32)** | **26544** | **(1720)** | **39487** | **(1752)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Treasury and government agencies | **5398** | **(7)** | **68763** | **(614)** | **74161** | **(621)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. securities | **10891** | **(10)** | **2808** | **(8)** | **13699** | **(18)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other taxable securities | **979** | **(5)** | **1356** | **(31)** | **2335** | **(36)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax-exempt securities | **415** | **(1)** | **1730** | **(175)** | **2145** | **(176)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total AFS debt securities in a continuous** <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**unrealized loss position** | $**30626** | $**(55)** | $**101201** | $**(2548)** | $**131827** | $**(2603)** |
|  | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| **Continuously unrealized loss-positioned AFS debt securities** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage-backed securities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency | $2908 | $(22) | $20085 | $(1592) | $22993 | $(1614) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency-collateralized mortgage obligations | 9597 | (21) | 1493 | (197) | 11090 | (218) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial | 11486 | (57) | 4667 | (446) | 16153 | (503) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-agency residential |  |  | 160 | (52) | 160 | (52) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total mortgage-backed securities | 23991 | (100) | 26405 | (2287) | 50396 | (2387) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Treasury and government agencies | 75753 | (135) | 69027 | (1018) | 144780 | (1153) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. securities | 3367 | (26) | 4906 | (16) | 8273 | (42) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other taxable securities | 3192 | (5) | 814 | (40) | 4006 | (45) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax-exempt securities | 1025 | (20) | 2194 | (213) | 3219 | (233) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total AFS debt securities in a continuous<br> unrealized loss position** | $107328 | $(286) | $103346 | $(3574) | $210674 | $(3860) |

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The remaining contractual maturity distribution and yields of the Corporation's debt securities carried at fair value and HTM debt securities at December 31, 2025 are summarized in the table below. Actual duration and yields may differ as prepayments on the loans underlying the MBS or other ABS are passed through to the Corporation.

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| ***Maturities of Debt Securities Carried at Fair Value and Held-to-maturity Debt Securities*** | ***Maturities of Debt Securities Carried at Fair Value and Held-to-maturity Debt Securities*** | ***Maturities of Debt Securities Carried at Fair Value and Held-to-maturity Debt Securities*** | ***Maturities of Debt Securities Carried at Fair Value and Held-to-maturity Debt Securities*** | ***Maturities of Debt Securities Carried at Fair Value and Held-to-maturity Debt Securities*** | ***Maturities of Debt Securities Carried at Fair Value and Held-to-maturity Debt Securities*** | ***Maturities of Debt Securities Carried at Fair Value and Held-to-maturity Debt Securities*** | ***Maturities of Debt Securities Carried at Fair Value and Held-to-maturity Debt Securities*** | ***Maturities of Debt Securities Carried at Fair Value and Held-to-maturity Debt Securities*** | ***Maturities of Debt Securities Carried at Fair Value and Held-to-maturity Debt Securities*** | ***Maturities of Debt Securities Carried at Fair Value and Held-to-maturity Debt Securities*** |
| | **Due in One<br>Year or Less** | **Due in One<br>Year or Less** | **Due after One Year<br>through Five Years** | **Due after One Year<br>through Five Years** | **Due after Five Years<br>through Ten Years** | **Due after Five Years<br>through Ten Years** | **Due after <br>Ten Years** | **Due after <br>Ten Years** | **Total** | **Total** |
| **(Dollars in millions)** | **Amount** | **Yield** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Amount** | **Yield** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Amount** | **Yield** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Amount** | **Yield** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Amount** | **Yield** <sup>(1)</sup> |
| **Amortized cost of debt securities carried at fair value** | | | | | | | | | | |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage-backed securities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency | $— | —% | $3 | 3.19% | $4 | 4.93% | $34233 | 4.60% | $34240 | 4.60% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency-collateralized mortgage obligations |  |  |  |  | 1 | 1.00 | 19303 | 5.59 | 19304 | 5.59 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial | 187 | 3.03 | 19413 | 4.14 | 16980 | 4.38 | 2121 | 3.81 | 38701 | 4.22 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-agency residential |  |  |  |  | 11 | 22.48 | 537 | 11.67 | 548 | 11.89 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total mortgage-backed securities | 187 | 3.03 | 19416 | 4.14 | 16996 | 4.39 | 56194 | 4.98 | 92793 | 4.69 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Treasury and government agencies | 38523 | 4.23 | 201904 | 3.65 | 12891 | 3.34 | 32 | 3.97 | 253350 | 3.72 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. securities | 25463 | 2.78 | 4477 | 2.44 | 6620 | 4.36 | 7698 | 3.95 | 44258 | 3.19 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other taxable securities | 850 | 4.56 | 4655 | 4.54 | 421 | 3.79 | 402 | 4.42 | 6328 | 4.48 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax-exempt securities | 604 | 3.03 | 2875 | 3.21 | 858 | 2.98 | 3611 | 3.46 | 7948 | 3.29 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total amortized cost of debt securities carried at fair value** | $**65627** | **3.66** | $**233327** | **3.68** | $**37786** | **3.99** | $**67937** | **4.78** | $**404677** | **3.89** |
| **Amortized cost of HTM debt securities** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency mortgage-backed securities | $— | —% | $— | —% | $50 | 2.91% | $395365 | 2.11% | $395415 | 2.11% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Treasury and government agencies |  |  | 76753 | 1.36 | 44489 | 1.44 |  |  | 121242 | 1.39 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other taxable securities | 504 | 1.73 | 346 | 3.14 | 241 | 2.57 | 4937 | 2.53 | 6028 | 2.50 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total amortized cost of HTM debt securities** | $**504** | **1.73** | $**77099** | **1.37** | $**44780** | **1.45** | $**400302** | **2.12** | $**522685** | **1.95** |
| **Debt securities carried at fair value** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage-backed securities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency | $— |  | $3 |  | $4 |  | $33134 |  | $33141 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency-collateralized mortgage obligations |  |  |  |  | 1 |  | 19198 |  | 19199 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial | 185 |  | 19411 |  | 16951 |  | 1955 |  | 38502 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-agency residential |  |  |  |  | 29 |  | 491 |  | 520 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total mortgage-backed securities | 185 |  | 19414 |  | 16985 |  | 54778 |  | 91362 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Treasury and government agencies | 38638 |  | 201692 |  | 12759 |  | 30 |  | 253119 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. securities | 25606 |  | 4481 |  | 6616 |  | 7694 |  | 44397 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other taxable securities | 847 |  | 4652 |  | 413 |  | 395 |  | 6307 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax-exempt securities | 603 |  | 2862 |  | 858 |  | 3467 |  | 7790 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total debt securities carried at fair value** | $**65879** |  | $**233101** |  | $**37631** |  | $**66364** |  | $**402975** |  |
| **Fair value of HTM debt securities** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency mortgage-backed securities | $— |  | $— |  | $48 |  | $328058 |  | $328106 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Treasury and government agencies |  |  | 69430 |  | 39587 |  |  |  | 109017 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other taxable securities | 502 |  | 338 |  | 199 |  | 4268 |  | 5307 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total fair value of HTM debt securities** | $**502** |  | $**69768** |  | $**39834** |  | $**332326** |  | $**442430** |  |

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<sup>(1)</sup> The weighted-average yield is computed based on a constant effective yield over the contractual life of each security. The yield considers the contractual coupon and the amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts, excluding the effect of related open hedging derivatives.

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**NOTE 5 Outstanding Loans and Leases and Allowance for Credit Losses**

The following tables present total outstanding loans and leases and an aging analysis for the Consumer Real Estate, Credit Card and Other Consumer, and Commercial portfolio segments, by class of financing receivables, at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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| | **30-59 Days**<br> **Past Due** <sup>(1)</sup> | **60-89 Days**<br> **Past Due** <sup>(1)</sup> | **90 Days or<br>More**<br>**Past Due** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Total Past<br>Due 30 Days<br>or More** | **Total**<br> **Current or**<br> **Less Than**<br> **30 Days**<br> **Past Due** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Loans<br> Accounted<br> for Under<br> the Fair<br> Value<br> Option** | **Total<br>Outstandings** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| **Consumer real estate** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage | $**1335** | $**304** | $**774** | $**2413** | $**233889** |  | $**236302** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | **87** | **33** | **120** | **240** | **26583** |  | **26823** |
| **Credit card and other consumer** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit card | **711** | **542** | **1351** | **2604** | **103423** |  | **106027** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Direct/Indirect consumer <sup>(2)</sup> | **324** | **114** | **109** | **547** | **113583** |  | **114130** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other consumer | **—** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **144** |  | **144** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total consumer | **2457** | **993** | **2354** | **5804** | **477622** |  | **483426** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer loans accounted for under the fair value option <sup>(3)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  | $**165** | **165** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total consumer loans and leases** | **2457** | **993** | **2354** | **5804** | **477622** | **165** | **483591** |
| **Commercial** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. commercial | **743** | **228** | **702** | **1673** | **434569** |  | **436242** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. commercial | **78** | **10** | **59** | **147** | **154898** |  | **155045** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate <sup>(4)</sup> | **190** | **41** | **909** | **1140** | **67608** |  | **68748** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial lease financing | **67** | **17** | **75** | **159** | **16082** |  | **16241** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. small business commercial | **228** | **96** | **211** | **535** | **21965** |  | **22500** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total commercial | **1306** | **392** | **1956** | **3654** | **695122** |  | **698776** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial loans accounted for under the fair value option <sup>(3)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  | **3333** | **3333** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total commercial loans and leases** | **1306** | **392** | **1956** | **3654** | **695122** | **3333** | **702109** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total loans and leases** <sup>(5)</sup> | $**3763** | $**1385** | $**4310** | $**9458** | $**1172744** | $**3498** | $**1185700** |
| **Percentage of outstandings** | **0.32%** | **0.12%** | **0.36%** | **0.80%** | **98.91%** | **0.29%** | **100.00%** |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Consumer real estate loans 30-59 days past due includes fully-insured loans of $179 million and nonperforming loans of $164 million. Consumer real estate loans 60-89 days past due includes fully-insured loans of $63 million and nonperforming loans of $105 million. Consumer real estate loans 90 days or more past due includes fully-insured loans of $207 million and nonperforming loans of $687 million. Consumer real estate loans current or less than 30 days past due includes $1.4 billion, and direct/indirect consumer includes $45 million of nonperforming loans.

<sup>(2)</sup> Total outstandings primarily includes auto and specialty lending loans and leases of $55.3 billion, U.S. securities-based lending loans of $55.0 billion and non-U.S. consumer loans of $3.0 billion.

<sup>(3)</sup> Consumer loans accounted for under the fair value option includes residential mortgage loans of $58 million and home equity loans of $107 million. Commercial loans accounted for under the fair value option includes U.S. commercial loans of $2.1 billion and non-U.S. commercial loans of $1.2 billion. For more information, see *Note 20 – Fair Value Measurements and Note 21 – Fair Value Option*.

<sup>(4)</sup> Total outstandings includes U.S. commercial real estate loans of $62.7 billion and non-U.S. commercial real estate loans of $6.0 billion.

<sup>(5)</sup> Total outstandings includes loans and leases pledged as collateral of $39.5 billion. The Corporation also pledged $313.7 billion of loans with no related outstanding borrowings to secure potential borrowing capacity with the Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | 30-59 Days<br>Past Due <sup>(1)</sup> | 60-89 Days<br> Past Due <sup>(1)</sup> | 90 Days or<br>More<br>Past Due <sup>(1)</sup> | Total Past<br>Due 30 Days<br>or More | Total <br>Current or<br>Less Than <br>30 Days<br>Past Due <sup>(1)</sup> | Loans<br>Accounted <br>for Under<br>the Fair <br>Value Option | Total Outstandings |
| (Dollars in millions) | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| **Consumer real estate** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage | $1222 | $288 | $788 | $2298 | $225901 |  | $228199 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | 80 | 40 | 127 | 247 | 25490 |  | 25737 |
| **Credit card and other consumer** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit card | 685 | 552 | 1401 | 2638 | 100928 |  | 103566 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Direct/Indirect consumer <sup>(2)</sup> | 290 | 113 | 106 | 509 | 106613 |  | 107122 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other consumer |  |  |  |  | 151 |  | 151 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total consumer | 2277 | 993 | 2422 | 5692 | 459083 |  | 464775 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer loans accounted for under the fair value option <sup>(3)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  | $221 | 221 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total consumer loans and leases** | 2277 | 993 | 2422 | 5692 | 459083 | 221 | 464996 |
| **Commercial** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. commercial | 910 | 228 | 345 | 1483 | 385507 |  | 386990 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. commercial | 65 | 17 | 4 | 86 | 137432 |  | 137518 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate <sup>(4)</sup> | 640 | 121 | 990 | 1751 | 63979 |  | 65730 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial lease financing | 32 | 9 | 19 | 60 | 15648 |  | 15708 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. small business commercial | 190 | 94 | 199 | 483 | 20382 |  | 20865 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total commercial | 1837 | 469 | 1557 | 3863 | 622948 |  | 626811 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial loans accounted for under the fair value option <sup>(3)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  | 4028 | 4028 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total commercial loans and leases** | 1837 | 469 | 1557 | 3863 | 622948 | 4028 | 630839 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total loans and leases** <sup>(5)</sup> | $4114 | $1462 | $3979 | $9555 | $1082031 | $4249 | $1095835 |
| **Percentage of outstandings** | 0.38% | 0.13% | 0.36% | 0.87% | 98.74% | 0.39% | 100.00% |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Consumer real estate loans 30-59 days past due includes fully-insured loans of $188 million and nonperforming loans of $174 million. Consumer real estate loans 60-89 days past due includes fully-insured loans of $71 million and nonperforming loans of $107 million. Consumer real estate loans 90 days or more past due includes fully-insured loans of $229 million and nonperforming loans of $686 million. Consumer real estate loans current or less than 30 days past due includes $1.5 billion, and direct/indirect consumer includes $54 million of nonperforming loans.

<sup>(2)</sup> Total outstandings primarily includes auto and specialty lending loans and leases of $54.9 billion, U.S. securities-based lending loans of $48.7 billion and non-U.S. consumer loans of $2.8 billion.

<sup>(3)</sup> Consumer loans accounted for under the fair value option includes residential mortgage loans of $59 million and home equity loans of $162 million. Commercial loans accounted for under the fair value option includes U.S. commercial loans of $2.8 billion and non-U.S. commercial loans of $1.3 billion. For more information, see *Note 20 – Fair Value Measurements* and *Note 21 – Fair Value Option*.

<sup>(4)</sup> Total outstandings includes U.S. commercial real estate loans of $59.6 billion and non-U.S. commercial real estate loans of $6.1 billion.

<sup>(5)</sup> Total outstandings includes loans and leases pledged as collateral of $26.8 billion. The Corporation also pledged $305.2 billion of loans with no related outstanding borrowings to secure potential borrowing capacity with the Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank.

The Corporation has entered into long-term credit protection agreements with FNMA and FHLMC on loans totaling $7.2 billion and $8.0 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024, providing full credit protection on residential mortgage loans that become severely delinquent. All of these loans are individually insured, and therefore the Corporation does not record an allowance for credit losses related to these loans.

**Nonperforming Loans and Leases**

Nonperforming loans were $5.8 billion and $6.0 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024. Commercial nonperforming loans were $3.2 billion and $3.3 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024, primarily comprised of commercial real estate and

U.S. commercial. Consumer nonperforming loans were $2.6 billion at both December 31, 2025 and 2024, primarily comprised of residential mortgage.

The following table presents the Corporation's nonperforming loans and leases and loans accruing past due 90 days or more at December 31, 2025 and 2024. Nonperforming LHFS are excluded from nonperforming loans and leases, as they are recorded at either fair value or the lower of cost or fair value. For more information on the criteria for classification as nonperforming, see *Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles.*

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| ***Credit Quality*** | ***Credit Quality*** | ***Credit Quality*** | ***Credit Quality*** | |
| | **Nonperforming Loans <br>and Leases** | **Nonperforming Loans <br>and Leases** | **Accruing Past Due<br>90 Days or More** | **Accruing Past Due<br>90 Days or More** |
| | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential mortgage <sup>(1)</sup> | $**2008** | $2052 | $**207** | $229 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With no related allowance <sup>(2)</sup> | **1774** | 1883 | **—** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity <sup>(1)</sup> | **392** | 409 | **—** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With no related allowance <sup>(2)</sup> | **310** | 334 | **—** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit Card | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;n/a | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;n/a | **1351** | 1401 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Direct/indirect consumer | **176** | 186 | **5** | 1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total consumer** | **2576** | 2647 | **1563** | 1631 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. commercial | **1404** | 1204 | **302** | 90 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. commercial | **80** | 8 | **9** | 4 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate | **1596** | 2068 | **10** | 6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial lease financing | **97** | 20 | **33** | 3 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. small business commercial | **51** | 28 | **204** | 197 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total commercial** | **3228** | 3328 | **558** | 300 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total nonperforming loans** | $**5804** | $5975 | $**2121** | $1931 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Percentage of outstanding loans and leases** | **0.49%** | 0.55% | **0.18%** | 0.18% |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Residential mortgage loans accruing past due 90 days or more are fully-insured loans. At December 31, 2025 and 2024 residential mortgage included $104 million and $119 million of loans on which interest had been curtailed by the FHA, and therefore were no longer accruing interest, although principal was still insured, and $103 million and $110 million of loans on which interest was still accruing.

<sup>(2)</sup> Primarily relates to loans for which the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral less any costs to sell is greater than the amortized cost of the loans as of the reporting date.

n/a = not applicable

**Credit Quality Indicators**

The Corporation monitors credit quality within its Consumer Real Estate, Credit Card and Other Consumer, and Commercial portfolio segments based on primary credit quality indicators. For more information on the portfolio segments, see *Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles.* Within the Consumer Real Estate portfolio segment, the primary credit quality indicators are refreshed LTV and refreshed Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) score. Refreshed LTV measures the carrying value of the loan as a percentage of the value of the property securing the loan, refreshed quarterly. Home equity loans are evaluated using CLTV, which measures the carrying value of the Corporation's loan and available line of credit combined with any outstanding senior liens against the property as a percentage of the value of the property securing the loan, refreshed quarterly. FICO score measures the creditworthiness of the borrower based on the financial obligations of the borrower and the borrower's credit history. FICO scores are typically refreshed quarterly or more frequently. Certain borrowers (e.g., borrowers that have had debts discharged in a bankruptcy proceeding) may not have their FICO scores updated. FICO scores are also a

primary credit quality indicator for the Credit Card and Other Consumer portfolio segment and the business card portfolio within U.S. small business commercial. Within the Commercial portfolio segment, loans are evaluated using the internal classifications of pass rated or reservable criticized as the primary credit quality indicators. The term reservable criticized refers to those commercial loans that are internally classified or listed by the Corporation as Special Mention, Substandard or Doubtful, which are asset quality categories defined by regulatory authorities. These assets have an elevated level of risk and may have a high probability of default or total loss. Pass rated refers to all loans not considered reservable criticized. In addition to these primary credit quality indicators, the Corporation uses other credit quality indicators for certain types of loans.

The following tables present certain credit quality indicators and gross charge-offs for the Corporation's Consumer Real Estate, Credit Card and Other Consumer, and Commercial portfolio segments by year of origination, except for revolving loans and revolving loans that were modified into term loans, which are shown on an aggregate basis at December 31, 2025.

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| ***Residential Mortgage – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Residential Mortgage – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Residential Mortgage – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Residential Mortgage – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Residential Mortgage – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Residential Mortgage – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Residential Mortgage – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Residential Mortgage – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** |
| | | **Term Loans by Origination Year** | **Term Loans by Origination Year** | **Term Loans by Origination Year** | **Term Loans by Origination Year** | **Term Loans by Origination Year** | **Term Loans by Origination Year** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **Total as of December 31,<br> 2025** | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | Prior |
| **Residential Mortgage** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Refreshed LTV  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less than or equal to 90 percent | $**223761** | $22998 | $14267 | $12431 | $37042 | $69829 | $67194 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Greater than 90 percent but less than or equal to 100 percent | **2318** | 737 | 644 | 375 | 405 | 94 | 63 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Greater than 100 percent | **1147** | 453 | 341 | 126 | 137 | 50 | 40 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Fully-insured loans | **9076** | 157 | 198 | 167 | 277 | 2890 | 5387 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Residential Mortgage** | $**236302** | $24345 | $15450 | $13099 | $37861 | $72863 | $72684 |
| **Residential Mortgage** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Refreshed FICO score |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less than 620 | $**3076** | $197 | $242 | $193 | $533 | $724 | $1187 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Greater than or equal to 620 and less than 660 | **2277** | 192 | 150 | 143 | 408 | 540 | 844 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Greater than or equal to 660 and less than 740 | **25065** | 2488 | 1854 | 1507 | 4253 | 6668 | 8295 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Greater than or equal to 740 | **196808** | 21311 | 13006 | 11089 | 32390 | 62041 | 56971 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Fully-insured loans | **9076** | 157 | 198 | 167 | 277 | 2890 | 5387 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Residential Mortgage** | $**236302** | $24345 | $15450 | $13099 | $37861 | $72863 | $72684 |
| **Gross charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2025** | $**24** | $— | $4 | $6 | $6 | $2 | $6 |

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| ***Home Equity - Credit Quality Indicators*** | ***Home Equity - Credit Quality Indicators*** | ***Home Equity - Credit Quality Indicators*** | ***Home Equity - Credit Quality Indicators*** | ***Home Equity - Credit Quality Indicators*** |
| | **Total** | **Home Equity Loans and Reverse Mortgages** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Revolving Loans** | **Revolving Loans Converted to Term Loans** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| **Home Equity** |  |  |  |  |
| Refreshed LTV  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less than or equal to 90 percent | $**26686** | $**687** | $**22909** | $**3090** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Greater than 90 percent but less than or equal to 100 percent | **70** | **3** | **63** | **4** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Greater than 100 percent | **67** | **7** | **51** | **9** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Home Equity** | $**26823** | $**697** | $**23023** | $**3103** |
| **Home Equity** |  |  |  |  |
| Refreshed FICO score |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less than 620 | $**701** | $**67** | $**399** | $**235** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Greater than or equal to 620 and less than 660 | **595** | **44** | **375** | **176** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Greater than or equal to 660 and less than 740 | **5036** | **173** | **4057** | **806** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Greater than or equal to 740 | **20491** | **413** | **18192** | **1886** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Home Equity** | $**26823** | $**697** | $**23023** | $**3103** |
| **Gross charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2025** | $**16** | $**—** | $**10** | $**6** |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Includes reverse mortgages of $457 million and home equity loans of $240 million, which are no longer originated.

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| ***Credit Card and Direct/Indirect Consumer – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Credit Card and Direct/Indirect Consumer – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Credit Card and Direct/Indirect Consumer – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Credit Card and Direct/Indirect Consumer – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Credit Card and Direct/Indirect Consumer – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Credit Card and Direct/Indirect Consumer – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Credit Card and Direct/Indirect Consumer – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Credit Card and Direct/Indirect Consumer – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Credit Card and Direct/Indirect Consumer – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Credit Card and Direct/Indirect Consumer – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Credit Card and Direct/Indirect Consumer – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Credit Card and Direct/Indirect Consumer – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** |
| | **Direct/Indirect** | **Direct/Indirect** | **Direct/Indirect** | **Direct/Indirect** | **Direct/Indirect** | **Direct/Indirect** | **Direct/Indirect** | **Direct/Indirect** | | | |
| | | | **Term Loans by Origination Year** | **Term Loans by Origination Year** | **Term Loans by Origination Year** | **Term Loans by Origination Year** | **Term Loans by Origination Year** | **Term Loans by Origination Year** | **Credit Card** | **Credit Card** | **Credit Card** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **Total Direct/<br>Indirect as of December 31,<br>2025** | **Revolving Loans** | 2025 | **2024** | **2023** | **2022** | **2021** | **Prior** | **Total Credit Card as of December 31,<br>2025** | **Revolving Loans** | **Revolving Loans Converted to Term Loans** <sup>(1)</sup> |
| Refreshed FICO score |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less than 620 | $**1560** | $8 | $274 | $386 | $404 | $306 | $141 | $41 | $**6255** | $5872 | $383 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Greater than or equal to 620 and less than 660 | **1251** | 4 | 352 | 327 | 266 | 186 | 85 | 31 | **5883** | 5640 | 243 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Greater than or equal to 660 and less than 740 | **9117** | 37 | 3739 | 2236 | 1491 | 986 | 439 | 189 | **41176** | 40679 | 497 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Greater than or equal to 740 | **43475** | 49 | 18136 | 11534 | 6744 | 4107 | 1865 | 1040 | **52713** | 52632 | 81 |
| Other internal credit <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;metrics <sup>(23)</sup> | **58727** | 57999 | 222 | 66 | 31 | 174 | 39 | 196 | **—** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total credit card and other <br> consumer** | $**114130** | $58097 | $22723 | $14549 | $8936 | $5759 | $2569 | $1497 | $**106027** | $104823 | $1204 |
| **Gross charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2025** | $**373** | $6 | $44 | $110 | $92 | $64 | $26 | $31 | $**4498** | $4338 | $160 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Represents loans that were modified into term loans.

<sup>(2)</sup> Other internal credit metrics may include delinquency status, geography or other factors.

<sup>(3)</sup> Direct/indirect consumer includes $58.0 billion of securities-based lending, which is typically supported by highly liquid collateral with market value greater than or equal to the outstanding loan balance and therefore has minimal credit risk at December 31, 2025.

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| ***Commercial – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** <sup>(1)</sup>  | ***Commercial – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** <sup>(1)</sup>  | ***Commercial – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** <sup>(1)</sup>  | ***Commercial – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** <sup>(1)</sup>  | ***Commercial – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** <sup>(1)</sup>  | ***Commercial – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** <sup>(1)</sup>  | | | |
| | | **Term Loans** | **Term Loans** | **Term Loans** | **Term Loans** | **Term Loans** | **Term Loans** | |
| | | **Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year** | **Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year** | **Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year** | **Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year** | **Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year** | **Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year** | |
| (Dollars in millions) | **Total as of<br>December 31,<br>2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022** | **2021** | **Prior** | **Revolving Loans** |
| **U.S. Commercial** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Risk ratings |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass rated | $**424708** | $61845 | $39127 | $23611 | $26931 | $16001 | $36627 | $220566 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reservable criticized | **11534** | 164 | 772 | 965 | 946 | 611 | 2091 | 5985 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total U.S. Commercial** | $**436242** | $62009 | $39899 | $24576 | $27877 | $16612 | $38718 | $226551 |
| **Gross charge-offs for the year ended <br> December 31, 2025** | $536 | $3 | $13 | $35 | $101 | $12 | $34 | $338 |
| **Non-U.S. Commercial** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Risk ratings |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass rated | $**152364** | $25753 | $21446 | $9613 | $8612 | $9223 | $6066 | $71651 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reservable criticized | **2681** | 120 | 117 | 478 | 311 | 63 | 114 | 1478 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Non-U.S. Commercial** | $**155045** | $25873 | $21563 | $10091 | $8923 | $9286 | $6180 | $73129 |
| **Gross charge-offs for the year ended <br> December 31, 2025** | $**33** | $— | $— | $7 | $— | $8 | $— | $18 |
| **Commercial Real Estate** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Risk ratings |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass rated | $**60435** | $11693 | $5607 | $4418 | $8136 | $6175 | $13796 | $10610 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reservable criticized | **8313** | 5 | 249 | 366 | 2294 | 1986 | 2874 | 539 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Commercial Real Estate** | $**68748** | $11698 | $5856 | $4784 | $10430 | $8161 | $16670 | $11149 |
| **Gross charge-offs for the year ended <br> December 31, 2025** | $**520** | $— | $— | $— | $56 | $102 | $360 | $2 |
| **Commercial Lease Financing** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Risk ratings |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass rated | $**15770** | $3916 | $3142 | $2763 | $1847 | $1625 | $2477 | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reservable criticized | **471** | 13 | 91 | 131 | 119 | 36 | 81 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Commercial Lease Financing** | $**16241** | $3929 | $3233 | $2894 | $1966 | $1661 | $2558 | $— |
| **Gross charge-offs for the year ended <br> December 31, 2025** | $**8** | $— | $2 | $3 | $2 | $1 | $— | $— |
| **U.S. Small Business Commercial** <sup>(2)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Risk ratings |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass rated | $**11001** | $2368 | $1908 | $1657 | $1471 | $1131 | $1670 | $796 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reservable criticized | **559** | 14 | 100 | 174 | 95 | 76 | 92 | 8 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total U.S. Small Business Commercial** | $**11560** | $2382 | $2008 | $1831 | $1566 | $1207 | $1762 | $804 |
| **Gross charge-offs for the year ended <br> December 31, 2025** | $**32** | $— | $1 | $2 | $3 | $2 | $6 | $18 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | $**687836** | $105891 | $72559 | $44176 | $50762 | $36927 | $65888 | $311633 |
| **Gross charge-offs for the year ended <br> December 31, 2025** | $**1129** | $3 | $16 | $47 | $162 | $125 | $400 | $376 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Excludes $3.3 billion of loans accounted for under the fair value option at December 31, 2025.

<sup>(2)</sup> Excludes U.S. Small Business Card loans of $10.9 billion. Refreshed FICO scores for this portfolio are $785 million for less than 620; $651 million for greater than or equal to 620 and less than 660; $3.6 billion for greater than or equal to 660 and less than 740; and $5.9 billion greater than or equal to 740. Excludes U.S. Small Business Card loans gross charge-offs of $555 million.

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The following tables present certain credit quality indicators for the Corporation's Consumer Real Estate, Credit Card and Other Consumer, and Commercial portfolio segments by year of origination, except for revolving loans and revolving loans that were modified into term loans, which are shown on an aggregate basis at December 31, 2024.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| ***Residential Mortgage – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Residential Mortgage – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Residential Mortgage – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Residential Mortgage – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Residential Mortgage – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Residential Mortgage – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Residential Mortgage – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Residential Mortgage – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** |
| | | **Term Loans by Origination Year** | **Term Loans by Origination Year** | **Term Loans by Origination Year** | **Term Loans by Origination Year** | **Term Loans by Origination Year** | **Term Loans by Origination Year** |
| (Dollars in millions) | Total as of<br> December 31,<br> 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | Prior |
| **Residential Mortgage** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Refreshed LTV  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less than or equal to 90 percent | $215575 | $18115 | $12910 | $36748 | $71912 | $32504 | $43386 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Greater than 90 percent but less than or equal to 100 percent | 1848 | 724 | 463 | 471 | 122 | 31 | 37 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Greater than 100 percent | 863 | 428 | 195 | 144 | 56 | 15 | 25 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Fully-insured loans | 9913 | 288 | 190 | 302 | 3153 | 2568 | 3412 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Residential Mortgage** | $228199 | $19555 | $13758 | $37665 | $75243 | $35118 | $46860 |
| **Residential Mortgage** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Refreshed FICO score |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less than 620 | $2619 | $172 | $171 | $484 | $649 | $427 | $716 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Greater than or equal to 620 and less than 660 | 2187 | 170 | 145 | 396 | 515 | 366 | 595 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Greater than or equal to 660 and less than 740 | 25166 | 2167 | 1745 | 4542 | 7008 | 3801 | 5903 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Greater than or equal to 740 | 188314 | 16758 | 11507 | 31941 | 63918 | 27956 | 36234 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Fully-insured loans | 9913 | 288 | 190 | 302 | 3153 | 2568 | 3412 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Residential Mortgage** | $228199 | $19555 | $13758 | $37665 | $75243 | $35118 | $46860 |
| **Gross charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2024** | $21 | $2 | $3 | $6 | $2 | $1 | $7 |

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| ***Home Equity - Credit Quality Indicators*** | ***Home Equity - Credit Quality Indicators*** | ***Home Equity - Credit Quality Indicators*** | ***Home Equity - Credit Quality Indicators*** | ***Home Equity - Credit Quality Indicators*** |
|  | Total | Home Equity Loans and Reverse Mortgages <sup>(1)</sup> | Revolving Loans | Revolving Loans Converted to Term Loans |
| (Dollars in millions) | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| **Home Equity** |  |  |  |  |
| Refreshed LTV  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less than or equal to 90 percent | $25638 | $780 | $21450 | $3408 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Greater than 90 percent but less than or equal to 100 percent | 51 | 4 | 42 | 5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Greater than 100 percent | 48 | 3 | 34 | 11 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Home Equity** | $25737 | $787 | $21526 | $3424 |
| **Home Equity** |  |  |  |  |
| Refreshed FICO score |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less than 620 | $645 | $72 | $320 | $253 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Greater than or equal to 620 and less than 660 | 577 | 46 | 339 | 192 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Greater than or equal to 660 and less than 740 | 4911 | 198 | 3779 | 934 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Greater than or equal to 740 | 19604 | 471 | 17088 | 2045 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Home Equity** | $25737 | $787 | $21526 | $3424 |
| **Gross charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2024** | $21 | $6 | $9 | $6 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Includes reverse mortgages of $500 million and home equity loans of $287 million, which are no longer originated.

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| ***Credit Card and Direct/Indirect Consumer – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Credit Card and Direct/Indirect Consumer – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Credit Card and Direct/Indirect Consumer – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Credit Card and Direct/Indirect Consumer – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Credit Card and Direct/Indirect Consumer – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Credit Card and Direct/Indirect Consumer – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Credit Card and Direct/Indirect Consumer – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Credit Card and Direct/Indirect Consumer – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Credit Card and Direct/Indirect Consumer – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Credit Card and Direct/Indirect Consumer – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Credit Card and Direct/Indirect Consumer – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** | ***Credit Card and Direct/Indirect Consumer – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** |
| | **Direct/Indirect** | **Direct/Indirect** | **Direct/Indirect** | **Direct/Indirect** | **Direct/Indirect** | **Direct/Indirect** | **Direct/Indirect** | **Direct/Indirect** | | | |
| | | | **Term Loans by Origination Year** | **Term Loans by Origination Year** | **Term Loans by Origination Year** | **Term Loans by Origination Year** | **Term Loans by Origination Year** | **Term Loans by Origination Year** | **Credit Card** | **Credit Card** | **Credit Card** |
| (Dollars in millions) | Total Direct/Indirect as of December 31, 2024 | Revolving Loans | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | Prior | Total Credit Card as of December 31, 2024 | Revolving Loans | Revolving Loans Converted to Term Loans <sup>(1)</sup> |
| Refreshed FICO score |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less than 620 | $1483 | $10 | $249 | $452 | $433 | $243 | $53 | $43 | $5866 | $5511 | $355 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Greater than or equal to 620 and less than 660 | 1219 | 4 | 352 | 363 | 282 | 150 | 38 | 30 | 5746 | 5537 | 209 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Greater than or equal to 660 and less than 740 | 9212 | 47 | 3421 | 2515 | 1828 | 947 | 255 | 199 | 40871 | 40456 | 415 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Greater than or equal to 740 | 43141 | 67 | 17889 | 11240 | 7635 | 3908 | 1319 | 1083 | 51083 | 51019 | 64 |
| Other internal credit <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;metrics <sup>(2, 3)</sup> | 52067 | 51433 | 165 | 51 | 127 | 95 | 36 | 160 |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total credit card and other <br> consumer** | $107122 | $51561 | $22076 | $14621 | $10305 | $5343 | $1701 | $1515 | $103566 | $102523 | $1043 |
| **Gross charge-offs for the year<br> ended December 31, 2024** | $399 | $5 | $46 | $144 | $109 | $51 | $12 | $32 | $4365 | $4188 | $177 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Represents loans that were modified into term loans.

<sup>(2)</sup> Other internal credit metrics may include delinquency status, geography or other factors.

<sup>(3)</sup> Direct/indirect consumer includes $51.4 billion of securities-based lending, which is typically supported by highly liquid collateral with market value greater than or equal to the outstanding loan balance and therefore has minimal credit risk at December 31, 2024.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| ***Commercial – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** <sup>(1)</sup> | ***Commercial – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** <sup>(1)</sup> | ***Commercial – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** <sup>(1)</sup> | ***Commercial – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** <sup>(1)</sup> | ***Commercial – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** <sup>(1)</sup> | ***Commercial – Credit Quality Indicators By Vintage*** <sup>(1)</sup> | | | |
| | | **Term Loans** | **Term Loans** | **Term Loans** | **Term Loans** | **Term Loans** | **Term Loans** | |
| | | **Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year** | **Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year** | **Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year** | **Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year** | **Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year** | **Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year** | |
| (Dollars in millions) | Total as of December 31, 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | Prior | Revolving Loans |
| **U.S. Commercial** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Risk ratings |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass rated | $374380 | $49587 | $33352 | $34015 | $20801 | $10172 | $34176 | $192277 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reservable criticized | 12610 | 157 | 901 | 1035 | 799 | 340 | 1996 | 7382 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total U.S. Commercial** | $386990 | $49744 | $34253 | $35050 | $21600 | $10512 | $36172 | $199659 |
| **Gross charge-offs for the year ended<br> December 31, 2024** | $439 | $3 | $122 | $80 | $19 | $4 | $63 | $148 |
| **Non-U.S. Commercial** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Risk ratings |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass rated | $135720 | $27119 | $14268 | $12220 | $11750 | $1328 | $6777 | $62258 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reservable criticized | 1798 | 22 | 180 | 145 | 310 | 8 | 106 | 1027 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Non-U.S. Commercial** | $137518 | $27141 | $14448 | $12365 | $12060 | $1336 | $6883 | $63285 |
| **Gross charge-offs for the year ended<br> December 31, 2024** | $81 | $— | $41 | $22 | $16 | $— | $— | $2 |
| **Commercial Real Estate** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Risk ratings |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass rated | $55607 | $5422 | $4935 | $10755 | $8990 | $2911 | $13310 | $9284 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reservable criticized | 10123 | 41 | 211 | 3252 | 2100 | 588 | 3372 | 559 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Commercial Real Estate** | $65730 | $5463 | $5146 | $14007 | $11090 | $3499 | $16682 | $9843 |
| **Gross charge-offs for the year ended<br> December 31, 2024** | $894 | $— | $— | $57 | $83 | $62 | $663 | $29 |
| **Commercial Lease Financing** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Risk ratings |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass rated | $15417 | $3902 | $3675 | $2465 | $1921 | $1033 | $2421 | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reservable criticized | 291 | 9 | 96 | 67 | 52 | 23 | 44 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Commercial Lease Financing** | $15708 | $3911 | $3771 | $2532 | $1973 | $1056 | $2465 | $— |
| **Gross charge-offs for the year ended<br> December 31, 2024** | $2 | $— | $— | $— | $2 | $— | $— | $— |
| **U.S. Small Business Commercial** <sup>(2)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Risk ratings |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass rated | $9806 | $1926 | $1887 | $1650 | $1302 | $604 | $1992 | $445 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reservable criticized | 443 | 8 | 83 | 104 | 115 | 25 | 105 | 3 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total U.S. Small Business Commercial** | $10249 | $1934 | $1970 | $1754 | $1417 | $629 | $2097 | $448 |
| **Gross charge-offs for the year ended<br> December 31, 2024** | $30 | $— | $1 | $2 | $1 | $6 | $7 | $13 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Total** | $616195 | $88193 | $59588 | $65708 | $48140 | $17032 | $64299 | $273235 |
| **Gross charge-offs for the year ended <br> December 31, 2024** | $1446 | $3 | $164 | $161 | $121 | $72 | $733 | $192 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Excludes $4.0 billion of loans accounted for under the fair value option at December 31, 2024.

<sup>(2)</sup> Excludes U.S. Small Business Card loans of $10.6 billion. Refreshed FICO scores for this portfolio are $699 million for less than 620; $600 million for greater than or equal to 620 and less than 660; $3.6 billion for greater than or equal to 660 and less than 740; and $5.8 billion greater than or equal to 740. Excludes U.S. Small Business Card loans gross charge-offs of $489 million.

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During 2025, commercial reservable criticized utilized exposure decreased to $24.7 billion at December 31, 2025 from $26.5 billion (to 3.37 percent from 4.01 percent of total commercial reservable utilized exposure) at December 31, 2024, primarily driven by commercial real estate.

**Loan Modifications to Borrowers in Financial Difficulty**

As part of its credit risk management, the Corporation may modify a loan agreement with a borrower experiencing financial difficulties through a refinancing or restructuring of the borrower's loan agreement (modification programs).

*Consumer Real Estate*

The following modification programs are offered for consumer real estate loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties, in addition to borrowers affected by natural disasters.

*Forbearance and Other Payment Plans:* Forbearance plans generally consist of the Corporation suspending the borrower's payments for a defined period, with those payments then due over a defined period of time or at the conclusion of the forbearance period. The aging status of a loan is generally frozen when it enters into a forbearance plan. If a borrower is unable to fulfill their obligations under the forbearance plans, they may be offered a trial offer or permanent modification.

*Trial Offer and Permanent Modifications*: Trial offer for modification plans generally consist of the Corporation offering a borrower modified loan terms that reduce their contractual payments temporarily over a three-to-four-month trial period. If the customer successfully makes the modified payments during the trial period and formally accepts the modified terms, the modified loan terms become permanent. Some borrowers may enter into permanent modifications without a trial period. In a permanent modification, the borrower's payment terms are typically modified in more than one manner, but generally include a term extension and an interest rate reduction. At times, the permanent modification may also include principal forgiveness and/or a deferral of past due principal and interest amounts to the end of the loan term. The combinations utilized are based on modifying the terms that give the borrower an improved ability to meet the contractual obligations. The term extensions granted for residential mortgage and home equity permanent modifications vary widely and can be up to 30 years, but mostly are in the range of 1 to 20 years. Principal forgiveness and payment deferrals were insignificant during 2025 and 2024.

The table below provides the ending amortized cost of the Corporation's modified consumer real estate loans at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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| ***Consumer Real Estate - Modifications to Borrowers in Financial Difficulty*** | ***Consumer Real Estate - Modifications to Borrowers in Financial Difficulty*** | ***Consumer Real Estate - Modifications to Borrowers in Financial Difficulty*** | ***Consumer Real Estate - Modifications to Borrowers in Financial Difficulty*** | |
| | **Forbearance and Other Payment Plans** | **Permanent Modification** | **Total** | **As a % of Financing Receivables** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **Year Ended December 31, 2025** |
| Residential Loans | $**44** | $**157** | $**201** | **0.09%** |
| Home Equity | **—** | **21** | **21** | **0.08** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | $**44** | $**178** | $**222** | **0.08** |
|  | Year Ended December 31, 2024 | Year Ended December 31, 2024 | Year Ended December 31, 2024 | Year Ended December 31, 2024 |
| Residential Loans | $46 | $186 | $232 | 0.10% |
| Home Equity | 1 | 31 | 32 | 0.12 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | $47 | $217 | $264 | 0.10 |

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The table below presents the financial effect of modified consumer real estate loans.

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| ***Financial Effect of Modified Consumer Real Estate Loans*** | ***Financial Effect of Modified Consumer Real Estate Loans*** | ***Financial Effect of Modified Consumer Real Estate Loans*** |
| | **Year Ended December 31** | **Year Ended December 31** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| **Forbearance and Other Payment Plans** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Weighted-average duration** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential Mortgage | **5 months** | 7 months |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home Equity | **n/m** | n/m |
| **Permanent Modifications** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Weighted-average Term Extension** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential Mortgage | **10.0 years** | 9.6 years |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home Equity | **14.1 years** | 17.7 years |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Weighted-average Interest Rate Reduction** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential Mortgage | **1.31%** | 1.25% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home Equity | **2.33%** | 2.61% |

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For consumer real estate borrowers in financial difficulty that received a forbearance, trial or permanent modification, commitments to lend additional funds were not significant at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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The Corporation tracks the performance of modified loans to assess effectiveness of modification programs. During 2025 and 2024, defaults of residential and home equity loans that had been modified within 12 months were $110 million and

$128 million. The table below provides aging information as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 for consumer real estate loans that were modified over the last 12 months.

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| ***Consumer Real Estate - Payment Status of Modifications to Borrowers in Financial Difficulty***  | ***Consumer Real Estate - Payment Status of Modifications to Borrowers in Financial Difficulty***  | ***Consumer Real Estate - Payment Status of Modifications to Borrowers in Financial Difficulty***  | ***Consumer Real Estate - Payment Status of Modifications to Borrowers in Financial Difficulty***  | ***Consumer Real Estate - Payment Status of Modifications to Borrowers in Financial Difficulty***  |
| | **Current** | **30–89 Days**<br>**Past Due** | **90+ Days**<br>**Past Due** | **Total** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| Residential mortgage | $**106** | $**45** | $**50** | $**201** |
| Home equity | **18** | **2** | **1** | **21** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | $**124** | $**47** | $**51** | $**222** |
|  | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| Residential mortgage | $123 | $54 | $55 | $232 |
| Home equity | 28 | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | $151 | $56 | $57 | $264 |

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Consumer real estate foreclosed properties totaled $58 million and $60 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024. The carrying value of consumer real estate loans, including fully-insured loans, for which formal foreclosure proceedings were in process at December 31, 2025 and 2024, was $411 million and $464 million. During 2025 and 2024, the Corporation reclassified $51 million and $89 million of consumer real estate loans to foreclosed properties or, for properties acquired upon foreclosure of certain government-guaranteed loans (principally FHA-insured loans), to other assets. The reclassifications represent non-cash investing activities and, accordingly, are not reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.

*Credit Card and Other Consumer*

Credit card and other consumer loans are primarily modified by placing the customer on a fixed payment plan with a significantly reduced fixed interest rate, with terms ranging from 6 months to 72 months, most of which had a 60-month term at December 31, 2025. In certain circumstances, the Corporation will forgive a portion of the outstanding balance if the borrower makes payments up to a set amount. The Corporation makes modifications directly with borrowers for loans held by the Corporation (internal programs) as well as through third-party renegotiation agencies that provide solutions to customers' entire unsecured debt structures (external programs). The December 31, 2025 amortized cost of credit card and other consumer loans that were modified through these programs during 2025 was $705 million compared to $650 million in 2024. These modifications represented 0.32 percent of outstanding credit card and other consumer loans for 2025 compared to 0.31 percent for 2024. During 2025, the financial effect of modifications resulted in a weighted-average interest rate reduction of 17.77 percent compared to 18.89 percent in 2024, and principal forgiveness of $101 million compared to $113 million in 2024.

The Corporation tracks the performance of modified loans to assess effectiveness of modification programs. During 2025 and 2024, defaults of credit card and other consumer loans that had been modified within 12 months were insignificant. At December 31, 2025, modified credit card and other consumer loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty over the last 12 months totaled $705 million, of which $602 million were current, $59 million were 30-89 days past due, and $44 million were greater than 90 days past due. At December 31, 2024, modified credit card and other consumer loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty totaled $650 million, of which $546 million were current, $58 million were 30-89 days past due, and $46 million were greater than 90 days past due.

*Commercial Loans*

Modifications of loans to commercial borrowers experiencing financial difficulty are designed to reduce the Corporation's loss exposure while providing borrowers with an opportunity to work through financial difficulties, often to avoid foreclosure or bankruptcy. Each modification is unique, reflects the borrower's individual circumstances and is designed to benefit the borrower while mitigating the Corporation's risk exposure. Commercial modifications are primarily term extensions and payment forbearances. Payment forbearances involve the Corporation forbearing its contractual right to collect certain payments or payment in full (maturity forbearance) for a defined period of time. Reductions in interest rates and principal forgiveness occur infrequently for commercial borrowers. Principal forgiveness may occur in connection with foreclosure, short sales or other settlement agreements, leading to termination or sale of the loan. The following table provides the ending amortized cost of commercial loans modified during 2025 and 2024.

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| ***Commercial Loans - Modifications to Borrowers in Financial Difficulty*** | ***Commercial Loans - Modifications to Borrowers in Financial Difficulty*** | ***Commercial Loans - Modifications to Borrowers in Financial Difficulty*** | ***Commercial Loans - Modifications to Borrowers in Financial Difficulty*** | ***Commercial Loans - Modifications to Borrowers in Financial Difficulty*** | ***Commercial Loans - Modifications to Borrowers in Financial Difficulty*** |
| | **Term Extension** | **Forbearances** | **Interest Rate<br>Reduction** | **Total** | **As a % of Financing Receivables** |
| (Dollars in millions) | Year Ended December 31, 2025 | Year Ended December 31, 2025 | Year Ended December 31, 2025 | Year Ended December 31, 2025 | Year Ended December 31, 2025 |
| U.S. commercial | $**1791** | $**41** | $**—** | $**1832** | **0.42%** |
| Non-U.S. commercial | **23** | **9** | **—** | **32** | **0.02** |
| Commercial real estate | **1394** | **584** | **—** | **1978** | **2.88** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | $**3208** | $**634** | $**—** | $**3842** | **0.58** |
|  | Year Ended December 31, 2024 | Year Ended December 31, 2024 | Year Ended December 31, 2024 | Year Ended December 31, 2024 | Year Ended December 31, 2024 |
| U.S. commercial | $1266 | $262 | $— | $1528 | 0.39% |
| Non-U.S. commercial | 27 |  |  | 27 | 0.02 |
| Commercial real estate | 1849 | 444 | 100 | 2393 | 3.64 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $3142 | $706 | $100 | $3948 | 0.67 |

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Term extensions granted increased the weighted-average life of the impacted loans by 1.3 years during 2025 compared to 1.7 years in 2024. The weighted-average duration of loan payments deferred under the Corporation's commercial loan forbearance program was 1.3 years and 9 months during 2025 and 2024. The deferral period for loan payments can vary, but are mostly in the range of 8 months to 2 years. Modifications of loans to troubled borrowers for Commercial Lease Financing and U.S. Small Business Commercial were not significant during 2025.

The Corporation tracks the performance of modified loans to assess effectiveness of modification programs. In 2025 and 2024, defaults of commercial loans that had been modified within 12 months were $296 million and $102 million. The table below provides aging information as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 for commercial loans that were modified over the last 12 months.

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| ***Commercial - Payment Status of Modified Loans to Borrowers in Financial Difficulty*** | ***Commercial - Payment Status of Modified Loans to Borrowers in Financial Difficulty*** | ***Commercial - Payment Status of Modified Loans to Borrowers in Financial Difficulty*** | ***Commercial - Payment Status of Modified Loans to Borrowers in Financial Difficulty*** | ***Commercial - Payment Status of Modified Loans to Borrowers in Financial Difficulty*** |
| | **Current** | **30–89 Days**<br>**Past Due** | **90+ Days**<br>**Past Due** | **Total** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| U.S. Commercial | $**1673** | $**13** | $**146** | $**1832** |
| Non-U.S. Commercial | **32** | **—** | **—** | **32** |
| Commercial Real Estate | **1403** | **17** | **558** | **1978** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | $**3108** | $**30** | $**704** | $**3842** |
|  | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| U.S. Commercial | $1346 | $70 | $112 | $1528 |
| Non-U.S. Commercial | 27 |  |  | 27 |
| Commercial Real Estate | 2100 | 90 | 203 | 2393 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | $3473 | $160 | $315 | $3948 |

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For 2025 and 2024, the Corporation had commitments to lend $966 million and $1.3 billion to commercial borrowers experiencing financial difficulty whose loans were modified during the period.

**Loans Held-for-sale**

The Corporation had LHFS of $5.2 billion and $9.5 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024. Cash and non-cash proceeds from sales and paydowns of loans originally classified as LHFS were $35.6 billion, $32.3 billion and $16.3 billion for 2025, 2024 and 2023. Cash used for originations and purchases of LHFS totaled $30.4 billion, $36.2 billion and $15.6 billion for 2025, 2024 and 2023. Also included were non-cash net transfers into LHFS of $79 million, $0 and $632 million during 2025, 2024 and 2023, which are not reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.

**Accrued Interest Receivable**

Accrued interest receivable for loans and leases and LHFS was $4.2 billion and $4.3 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024 and is reported in customer and other receivables on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Outstanding credit card loan balances include unpaid principal, interest and fees. Credit card loans are not classified as nonperforming but are charged off no later than the end of the month in which the account becomes 180 days past due, within 60 days after receipt of notification of death or bankruptcy, or upon confirmation of fraud. During 2025, the Corporation reversed $870 million of interest and fee income against the income statement line item in which it was originally recorded upon charge-off of the principal balance of the loan compared to $856 million in 2024.

For the outstanding residential mortgage, home equity, direct/indirect consumer and commercial loan balances classified as nonperforming during 2025 and 2024, interest and fee income reversed at the time the loans were classified as nonperforming was not significant. For more information on the Corporation's nonperforming loan policies, see *Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles.*

**Allowance for Credit Losses**

The allowance for credit losses is estimated using quantitative and qualitative methods that consider a variety of factors, such as historical loss experience, the current credit quality of the portfolio and an economic outlook over the life of the loan.

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Qualitative reserves cover losses that are expected but, in the Corporation's assessment, may not adequately be reflected in the quantitative methods or the economic assumptions. The economic outlook is a significant factor and incorporates forward-looking information through the use of several macroeconomic scenarios in determining the weighted economic outlook over the forecasted life of the assets. These scenarios include key macroeconomic variables such as gross domestic product, unemployment rate, real estate prices and corporate bond spreads. The scenarios that are chosen each quarter and the weighting given to each scenario depend on a variety of factors including recent economic events, leading economic indicators, internal and third-party economist views, and industry trends. For more information on the Corporation's credit loss accounting policies including the allowance for credit losses, see *Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles*.

The December 31, 2025 estimate for allowance for credit losses was based on various economic scenarios, including a baseline scenario derived from consensus estimates, an adverse scenario reflecting a moderate recession, a downside scenario reflecting continued inflation, a tail risk scenario similar to the severely adverse scenario used in stress testing and an upside scenario that considers the potential for improvement above the baseline scenario. The Corporation's overall weighted economic outlook as of December 31, 2025 remained relatively stable as compared to the weighted economic outlook estimated as of December 31, 2024. The weighted economic outlook for the Corporation's quantitative reserves assumes that the U.S. average unemployment rate will be approximately five percent in the fourth quarter of 2026 and will remain near this level through the fourth quarter of 2027. It also assumes U.S. real gross domestic product will grow at 1.4 percent and 1.8 percent year-over-year in the fourth quarters of 2026 and 2027.

The allowance for credit losses increased $44 million from December 31, 2024 to $14.4 billion at December 31, 2025. There were no significant changes to the qualitative reserves at December 31, 2025 compared to December 31, 2024. The change in the allowance for credit losses was comprised of a net decrease of $37 million in the allowance for loan and lease losses and an increase of $81 million in the reserve for unfunded lending commitments. The increase in the allowance for credit losses was attributed to increases in the commercial portfolio of $229 million and the consumer real estate portfolio of $128 million, partially offset by a decrease in the credit card and other consumer portfolios of $313 million.

The provision for credit losses decreased $146 million to $5.7 billion in 2025 compared to $5.8 billion in 2024 and $4.4 billion in 2023. The decline in provision for credit losses in 2025 was primarily driven by improved asset quality in credit card and commercial real estate, partially offset by loan growth. The increase in provision for credit losses in 2024 was primarily driven by credit card as well as small business loan growth, and asset quality deterioration in the commercial real estate office and credit card portfolios.

Net charge-offs decreased $400 million to $5.6 billion in 2025 compared to $6.0 billion in 2024. The decrease in net charge-offs in 2025 was driven by asset quality improvement in commercial real estate office.

Outstanding loans and leases excluding loans accounted for under the fair value option increased $90.6 billion in 2025 primarily driven by commercial, which increased $72.0 billion due to broad-based growth.

The changes in the allowance for credit losses, including net charge-offs and provision for loan and lease losses, are detailed in the following table.

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| | Consumer <br>Real Estate | Credit Card and Other Consumer | Commercial | Total |
| (Dollars in millions) | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 |
| **Allowance for loan and lease losses, January 1** | $**293** | $**8277** | $**4670** | $**13240** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans and leases charged off | **(40)** | **(5127)** | **(1684)** | **(6851)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Recoveries of loans and leases previously charged off | **82** | **937** | **201** | **1220** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net charge-offs | **42** | **(4190)** | **(1483)** | **(5631)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for loan and lease losses | **77** | **3879** | **1639** | **5595** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | **4** | **(2)** | **(3)** | **(1)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Allowance for loan and lease losses, December 31** | **416** | **7964** | **4823** | **13203** |
| **Reserve for unfunded lending commitments, January 1** | **57** | **—** | **1039** | **1096** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for unfunded lending commitments | **5** | **—** | **75** | **80** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | **—** | **—** | **1** | **1** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Reserve for unfunded lending commitments, December 31** | **62** | **—** | **1115** | **1177** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Allowance for credit losses, December 31** | $**478** | $**7964** | $**5938** | $**14380** |
|  | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 |
| **Allowance for loan and lease losses, January 1** | $386 | $8134 | $4822 | $13342 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans and leases charged off | (42) | (5077) | (1935) | (7054) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Recoveries of loans and leases previously charged off | 83 | 798 | 142 | 1023 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net charge-offs | 41 | (4279) | (1793) | (6031) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for loan and lease losses | (135) | 4421 | 1649 | 5935 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 1 | 1 | (8) | (6) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Allowance for loan and lease losses, December 31** | 293 | 8277 | 4670 | 13240 |
| **Reserve for unfunded lending commitments, January 1** | 82 |  | 1127 | 1209 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for unfunded lending commitments | (26) |  | (88) | (114) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 1 |  |  | 1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Reserve for unfunded lending commitments, December 31** | 57 |  | 1039 | 1096 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Allowance for credit losses, December 31** | $350 | $8277 | $5709 | $14336 |
|  | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 |
| **Allowance for loan and lease losses, December 31** | $420 | $6817 | $5445 | $12682 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;January 1, 2023 adoption of credit loss standard | (67) | (109) | (67) | (243) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Allowance for loan and lease losses, January 1** | 353 | 6708 | 5378 | 12439 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans and leases charged off | (103) | (3870) | (844) | (4817) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Recoveries of loans and leases previously charged off | 146 | 737 | 135 | 1018 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net charge-offs | 43 | (3133) | (709) | (3799) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for loan and lease losses | (19) | 4558 | 186 | 4725 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 9 | 1 | (33) | (23) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Allowance for loan and lease losses, December 31** | 386 | 8134 | 4822 | 13342 |
| **Reserve for unfunded lending commitments, January 1** | 94 |  | 1446 | 1540 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for unfunded lending commitments | (12) |  | (319) | (331) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Reserve for unfunded lending commitments, December 31** | 82 |  | 1127 | 1209 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Allowance for credit losses, December 31** | $468 | $8134 | $5949 | $14551 |

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**NOTE 6 Securitizations and Other Variable Interest Entities**

The Corporation utilizes VIEs in the ordinary course of business to support its own and its customers' financing and investing needs. The Corporation routinely securitizes loans and debt securities using VIEs as a source of funding for the Corporation and as a means of transferring the economic risk of the loans or debt securities to third parties. The assets are transferred into a trust or other securitization vehicle such that the assets are legally isolated from the creditors of the Corporation and are not available to satisfy its obligations. These assets can only be used to settle obligations of the trust or other securitization vehicle. The Corporation also administers, structures or invests in other VIEs including CDOs, investment vehicles and other entities. For more information on the Corporation's use of VIEs, see *Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles.*

The tables in this Note present the assets and liabilities of consolidated and unconsolidated VIEs at December 31, 2025 and 2024 in situations where the Corporation has a loan or security interest and involvement with transferred assets or if the Corporation otherwise has an additional interest in the VIE. The tables also present the Corporation's maximum loss

exposure at December 31, 2025 and 2024 resulting from its involvement with consolidated VIEs and unconsolidated VIEs. The Corporation's maximum loss exposure is based on the unlikely event that all of the assets in the VIEs become worthless and incorporates not only potential losses associated with assets recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet but also potential losses associated with off-balance sheet commitments, such as unfunded liquidity commitments and other contractual arrangements. The Corporation's maximum loss exposure does not include losses previously recognized through write-downs of assets.

The Corporation invests in ABS, CLOs and other similar investments issued by third-party VIEs with which it has no other form of involvement other than a loan or debt security issued by the VIE. In addition, the Corporation also enters into certain commercial lending arrangements that may utilize VIEs for activities secondary to the lending arrangement, for example to hold collateral. The Corporation's maximum loss exposure to these VIEs is the investment balances. These securities and loans are included in *Note 4 – Securities* or *Note 5 – Outstanding Loans and Leases and Allowance for Credit Losses* and are not included in the following tables.

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The Corporation did not provide financial support to consolidated or unconsolidated VIEs during 2025, 2024 and 2023 that it was not previously contractually required to provide, nor does it intend to do so.

The Corporation had liquidity commitments, including written put options and collateral value guarantees, with certain unconsolidated VIEs of $1.1 billion and $1.0 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

**First-lien Mortgage Securitizations**

As part of its mortgage banking activities, the Corporation securitizes a portion of the first-lien residential mortgage loans it originates or purchases from third parties, generally in the form of residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) guaranteed by government-sponsored enterprises, FNMA and FHLMC (collectively the GSEs), or the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) primarily in the case of FHA-

insured and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-guaranteed mortgage loans. Securitization usually occurs in conjunction with or shortly after origination or purchase, and the Corporation may also securitize loans held in its residential mortgage portfolio. In addition, the Corporation may, from time to time, securitize commercial mortgages it originates or purchases from other entities. The Corporation typically services the loans it securitizes. Further, the Corporation may retain beneficial interests in the securitization trusts including senior and subordinate securities and equity tranches issued by the trusts. Except as described in *Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies*, the Corporation does not provide guarantees or recourse to the securitization trusts other than standard representations and warranties.

The table below summarizes select information related to first-lien mortgage securitizations for 2025, 2024 and 2023.

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| ***First-lien Mortgage Securitizations*** | ***First-lien Mortgage Securitizations*** | ***First-lien Mortgage Securitizations*** | ***First-lien Mortgage Securitizations*** | ***First-lien Mortgage Securitizations*** | ***First-lien Mortgage Securitizations*** | ***First-lien Mortgage Securitizations*** |
| | **Residential Mortgage - Agency** | **Residential Mortgage - Agency** | **Residential Mortgage - Agency** | **Commercial Mortgage** | **Commercial Mortgage** | **Commercial Mortgage** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| Proceeds from loan sales <sup>(1)</sup> | $**6473** | $4459 | $4513 | $11838 | $13392 | $2132 |
| Gains (losses) on securitizations <sup>(2)</sup> | **(4)** | (6) | (15) | 110 | 164 | 44 |
| Repurchases from securitization trusts <sup>(3)</sup> | **57** | 36 | 33 | **—** |  |  |

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<sup>(1)</sup> The Corporation transfers residential mortgage loans to securitizations sponsored primarily by the GSEs or GNMA in the normal course of business and primarily receives residential mortgage-backed securities in exchange. Substantially all of these securities are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy and are typically sold shortly after receipt.

<sup>(2)</sup> A majority of the first-lien residential mortgage loans securitized are initially classified as LHFS and accounted for under the fair value option. Gains recognized on these LHFS prior to securitization, which totaled $39 million, $33 million and $49 million, net of hedges, during 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, are not included in the table above.

<sup>(3)</sup> The Corporation may have the option to repurchase delinquent loans out of securitization trusts, which reduces the amount of servicing advances it is required to make. The Corporation may also repurchase loans from securitization trusts to perform modifications. Repurchased loans include FHA-insured mortgages collateralizing GNMA securities.

The Corporation recognizes consumer MSRs from the sale or securitization of consumer real estate loans. The unpaid principal balance of loans serviced for investors, including residential mortgage and home equity loans, totaled $78.7 billion and $84.1 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024. Servicing fee and ancillary fee income on serviced loans was $215 million, $231 million and $248 million during 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Servicing advances on serviced loans, including loans serviced for others and loans held for investment, were $894 million and $1.0 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024. For more information on MSRs, see *Note 20 – Fair Value Measurements*.

**Home Equity Loans**

The Corporation retains interests, primarily senior securities, in home equity securitization trusts to which it transferred home

equity loans. In addition, the Corporation may be obligated to provide subordinate funding to the trusts during a rapid amortization event. This obligation is included in the maximum loss exposure in the preceding table. The charges that will ultimately be recorded as a result of the rapid amortization events depend on the undrawn portion of the home equity lines of credit, performance of the loans, the amount of subsequent draws and the timing of related cash flows.

**Mortgage and Home Equity Securitizations**

The following table summarizes select information related to mortgage and home equity securitization trusts in which the Corporation held a variable interest and had continuing involvement at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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| ***Mortgage and Home Equity Securitizations*** | ***Mortgage and Home Equity Securitizations*** | ***Mortgage and Home Equity Securitizations*** | ***Mortgage and Home Equity Securitizations*** | | | | | | | |
| | **Residential Mortgage** | **Residential Mortgage** | **Residential Mortgage** | **Residential Mortgage** | **Residential Mortgage** | **Residential Mortgage** | **Residential Mortgage** | **Residential Mortgage** | | |
| | | | **Non-agency** | **Non-agency** | **Non-agency** | **Non-agency** | **Non-agency** | **Non-agency** | | |
| | **Agency** | **Agency** | **Prime and Alt-A** | **Prime and Alt-A** | **Subprime** | **Subprime** | **Home Equity** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Home Equity** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Commercial Mortgage** | **Commercial Mortgage** |
| | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 |
| **Unconsolidated VIEs** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Maximum loss exposure** <sup>(2)</sup> | $**6869** | $7353 | $**11** | $84 | $**495** | $301 | $**—** | $— | $**1770** | $1640 |
| On-balance sheet assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Senior securities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trading account assets | $**218** | $126 | $**9** | $10 | $**6** | $12 | $**—** | $— | $**535** | $328 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Debt securities carried at fair value | **2050** | 2222 | **—** |  | **407** | 416 | **—** |  | **—** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Held-to-maturity securities | **4601** | 5005 | **—** |  | **—** |  | **—** |  | **1075** | 1172 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All other assets | **—** |  | **2** | 3 | **17** | 23 | **—** |  | **24** | 41 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total retained positions** | $**6869** | $7353 | $**11** | $13 | $**430** | $451 | $**—** | $— | $**1634** | $1541 |
| **Principal balance outstanding** <sup>(3)</sup> | $**65290** | $69018 | $**11242** | $12590 | $**3775** | $4180 | $**154** | $187 | $**91802** | $90222 |
| **Consolidated VIEs** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Maximum loss exposure** <sup>(2)</sup> | $**939** | $1132 | $**—** | $— | $**30** | $— | $**8** | $10 | $**—** | $— |
| On-balance sheet assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Trading account assets | $**939** | $1132 | $**—** | $— | $245 | $— | $**—** | $— | $**—** | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans and leases | **—** |  | **—** |  | **—** |  | **15** | 22 | **—** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for loan and lease losses | **—** |  | **—** |  | **—** |  | **5** | 6 | **—** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All other assets | **—** |  | **—** |  | **—** |  | **1** | 1 | **—** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total assets** | $**939** | $1132 | $**—** | $— | $**245** | $— | $**21** | $29 | $**—** | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total liabilities** | $**—** | $— | $**—** | $— | $**215** | $— | $**13** | $19 | $**—** | $— |

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<sup>(1)</sup> For unconsolidated home equity loan VIEs, the maximum loss exposure includes outstanding trust certificates issued by trusts in rapid amortization, net of recorded reserves. For both consolidated and unconsolidated home equity loan VIEs, the maximum loss exposure excludes the reserve for representations and warranties obligations and corporate guarantees. For more information, see *Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies*.

<sup>(2)</sup> Maximum loss exposure includes obligations under loss-sharing reinsurance and other arrangements for non-agency residential mortgage and commercial mortgage securitizations, but excludes the reserve for representations and warranties obligations and corporate guarantees and also excludes servicing advances and other servicing rights and obligations. For more information, see *Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies* and *Note 20 – Fair Value Measurements*.

<sup>(3)</sup> Principal balance outstanding includes loans where the Corporation was the transferor to securitization VIEs with which it has continuing involvement, which may include servicing the loans.

**Other Asset-backed Securitizations**

The following paragraphs summarize select information related to other asset-backed VIEs in which the Corporation had a variable interest at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

***Credit Card and Automobile Loan Securitizations***

The Corporation securitizes originated and purchased credit card and automobile loans as a source of financing. The loans are sold on a non-recourse basis to consolidated trusts. The securitizations are ongoing, whereas additional receivables will be funded into the trusts by either loan repayments or proceeds from securities issued to third parties, depending on the securitization structure. The Corporation's continuing involvement with the securitization trusts includes servicing the receivables and holding various subordinated interests, including an undivided seller's interest in the credit card receivables and owning certain retained interests.

At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the carrying values of the receivables in the trusts totaled $17.1 billion and $18.1 billion, which are included in loans and leases, and the carrying values of senior debt securities that were issued to third-party investors from the trusts totaled $6.4 billion and $8.0 billion, which are included in long-term debt.

***Resecuritization Trusts***

The Corporation transfers securities, typically MBS, into resecuritization VIEs generally at the request of customers seeking securities with specific characteristics. Generally, there are no significant ongoing activities performed in a resecuritization trust, and no single investor has the unilateral ability to liquidate the trust.

The Corporation resecuritized $32.4 billion, $23.9 billion and $8.6 billion of securities during 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Securities transferred into resecuritization VIEs were measured at fair value with changes in fair value recorded

in market making and similar activities prior to the resecuritization and, accordingly, no gain or loss on sale was recorded. Securities received from the resecuritization VIEs were recognized at their fair value of $4.5 billion, $3.6 billion and $2.4 billion during 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. In 2025, 2024 and 2023, substantially all of the securities were classified as trading account assets. Substantially all of the trading account securities carried at fair value were categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

During 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Corporation deconsolidated resecuritization trusts with total assets of $580 million, $1.1 billion and $685 million.

***Customer VIEs***

Customer VIEs include credit-linked, equity-linked and commodity-linked note VIEs, repackaging VIEs and asset acquisition VIEs, which are typically created on behalf of customers who wish to obtain market or credit exposure to a specific company, index, commodity or financial instrument.

The Corporation's involvement in the VIE is limited to its loss exposure. The Corporation's maximum loss exposure to consolidated and unconsolidated customer VIEs totaled $1.7 billion and $1.1 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024, including the notional amount of derivatives to which the Corporation is a counterparty, net of losses previously recorded, and the Corporation's investment, if any, in securities issued by the VIEs.

***Municipal Bond Trusts***

The Corporation administers municipal bond trusts that hold highly-rated, long-term, fixed-rate municipal bonds. The trusts obtain financing by issuing floating-rate trust certificates that reprice on a weekly or other short-term basis to third-party investors.

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The Corporation's liquidity commitments to unconsolidated municipal bond trusts, including those for which the Corporation was transferor, totaled $3.0 billion and $1.8 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024. The weighted-average remaining life of bonds held in the trusts at December 31, 2025 was 9.7 years. There were no significant write-downs or downgrades of assets or issuers during 2025, 2024 and 2023.

***Collateralized Debt Obligation VIEs***

The Corporation receives fees for structuring CDO VIEs, which hold diversified pools of fixed-income securities, typically corporate debt or ABS, which the CDO VIEs fund by issuing multiple tranches of debt and equity securities. CDOs are generally managed by third-party portfolio managers. The Corporation typically transfers assets to these CDOs, holds securities issued by the CDOs and may be a derivative counterparty to the CDOs. The Corporation's maximum loss exposure to consolidated and unconsolidated CDOs totaled $60 million and $65 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

***Investment VIEs***

The Corporation sponsors, invests in or provides financing, which may be in connection with the sale of assets, to a variety of investment VIEs that hold loans, real estate, debt securities or other financial instruments and are designed to provide the desired investment profile to investors or the Corporation. At

December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Corporation's consolidated investment VIEs had total assets of $58 million and $6 million. The Corporation also held investments in unconsolidated VIEs with total assets of $30.0 billion and $23.0 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024. The Corporation's maximum loss exposure associated with both consolidated and unconsolidated investment VIEs totaled $2.8 billion and $2.5 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024 comprised primarily of on-balance sheet assets less non-recourse liabilities.

***Leveraged Lease Trusts***

The Corporation's net investment in consolidated leveraged lease trusts totaled $850 million and $1.0 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024. The trusts hold long-lived equipment such as rail cars, power generation and distribution equipment, and commercial aircraft. The Corporation structures the trusts and holds a significant residual interest. The net investment represents the Corporation's maximum loss exposure to the trusts in the unlikely event that the leveraged lease investments become worthless. Debt issued by the leveraged lease trusts is non-recourse to the Corporation.

The table below summarizes the maximum loss exposure and assets held by the Corporation that related to other asset-backed VIEs at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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| ***Other Asset-backed VIEs*** | ***Other Asset-backed VIEs*** | ***Other Asset-backed VIEs*** | ***Other Asset-backed VIEs*** | | | | | |
| | **Credit Card and**<br> **Automobile** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Credit Card and**<br> **Automobile** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Resecuritization Trusts and Customer VIEs** | **Resecuritization Trusts and Customer VIEs** | **Municipal Bond Trusts <br>and CDOs** | **Municipal Bond Trusts <br>and CDOs** | **Investment VIEs and Leveraged Lease Trusts** | **Investment VIEs and Leveraged Lease Trusts** |
| | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 |
| **Unconsolidated VIEs** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Maximum loss exposure** | $**—** | $— | $**5183** | $5300 | $**3107** | $1839 | $**3955** | $2454 |
| On-balance sheet assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Securities <sup>(2)</sup>: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trading account assets | $**—** | $— | $**1223** | $1641 | $**12** | $16 | $**152** | $354 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Debt securities carried at fair value | **—** |  | **745** | 809 | **—** |  | **—** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Held-to-maturity securities | **—** |  | **1747** | 1983 | **—** |  | **—** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans and leases | **—** |  | **—** |  | **—** | **—** | **1257** | 70 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for loan and lease losses | **—** |  | **—** |  | **—** |  | **(2)** | (2) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All other assets | **—** |  | **1468** | 868 | **5** | 6 | **2022** | 1522 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total retained positions** | $**—** | $— | $**5183** | $5301 | $**17** | $22 | $**3429** | $1944 |
| Total assets of VIEs | $**—** | $— | $**31798** | $24216 | $**8065** | $6474 | $**30016** | $22965 |
| **Consolidated VIEs** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Maximum loss exposure** | $**9995** | $9385 | $**196** | $583 | $**5975** | $3519 | $**844** | $1012 |
| On-balance sheet assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trading account assets | $**—** | $— | $**394** | $1002 | $**5506** | $3436 | $**55** | $5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Debt securities carried at fair value | **—** |  | **—** |  | **469** | 83 | **—** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans and leases | **17066** | 18110 | **—** |  | **—** |  | **794** | 1012 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for loan and lease losses | **(875)** | (924) | **—** |  | **—** |  | **(1)** | (1) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All other assets | **197** | 195 | **40** | 39 | **—** |  | **2** | 1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total assets** | $**16388** | $17381 | $**434** | $1041 | $**5975** | $3519 | $**850** | $1017 |
| On-balance sheet liabilities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Short-term borrowings | $**—** | $— | $**—** | $— | $**5779** | $3329 | $**—** | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term debt | **6375** | 7975 | **238** | 458 | **—** |  | **6** | 5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All other liabilities | 18 | 21 | **—** |  | **—** |  | **—** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total liabilities** | $**6393** | $7996 | $**238** | $458 | $**5779** | $3329 | $**6** | $5 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> At December 31, 2025 and 2024 loans and leases in the consolidated credit card trust included $5.4 billion and $4.5 billion of seller's interest.

<sup>(2)</sup> The retained senior securities were valued using quoted market prices or observable market inputs (Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy).

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***Tax Credit VIEs***

The Corporation holds equity investments in unconsolidated limited partnerships and similar entities that construct, own and operate affordable housing, renewable energy and certain other projects. The total assets of these unconsolidated tax credit VIEs were $86.5 billion and $85.7 billion as of December 31, 2025 and 2024. An unrelated third party is typically the general partner or managing member and has control over the significant activities of the VIE. As an investor, tax credits associated with the investments in these entities are allocated to the Corporation, as provided by the U.S. Internal Revenue Code and related regulations, and are recognized as income tax benefits in the Corporation's Consolidated Statement of Income in the year they are earned, which varies based on the type of investments.

The Corporation has investments in affordable housing, renewable energy and certain other projects that have a carrying value of $24.4 billion and $26.0 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024, which includes unfunded capital contributions of $8.1 billion and $8.9 billion that are probable to be paid.

For the investments that qualify, the Corporation has elected to account for its equity investments in affordable housing, renewable wind energy and certain other projects under the proportional amortization method. The investments that do not qualify are accounted for under the equity method. During 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Corporation recognized income tax credits and other tax benefits related to these investments of $4.6 billion, $4.7 billion and $4.6 billion. For investments accounted for under the proportional amortization method, the Corporation recognized investment amortization of $3.3 billion, $3.5 billion and $3.4 billion in income tax expense during 2025, 2024 and 2023, and additional gains, losses and other returns totaling $133 million, $171 million and $171 million in other income for the same periods. The Corporation also has equity investments in solar renewable energy projects that are accounted for under either the equity method or at fair value when the Corporation has elected to account for the investment at fair value. These investments totaled $1.0 billion and $1.1 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024. The Corporation's unfunded commitments that are not included in the carrying value of its tax-related equity investment VIEs totaled $2.6 billion and $2.7 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024, which are contingent on various conditions precedent to funding over the next 10 years. The Corporation's risk of loss is generally mitigated by

policies requiring the project to qualify for the expected tax credits prior to making its investment. For investments accounted for under the proportional amortization method, there were no significant modifications or events that resulted in a change in the nature of those investments or in the relationship with the underlying project. The Corporation may also enter into power purchase agreements with renewable energy tax credit entities.

The table below summarizes select information related to unconsolidated tax credit VIEs in which the Corporation held a variable interest at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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| ***Unconsolidated Tax Credit VIEs*** | ***Unconsolidated Tax Credit VIEs*** | ***Unconsolidated Tax Credit VIEs*** |
| | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 |
| **Maximum loss exposure** | $**25435** | $27252 |
| On-balance sheet assets |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All other assets | **25435** | 27252 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | $**25435** | $27252 |
| On-balance sheet liabilities |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All other liabilities | **7008** | 7510 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | $**7008** | $7510 |
| **Total assets of VIEs** | $**86476** | $85654 |

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**NOTE 7 Goodwill and Intangible Assets**

**Goodwill**

The table below presents goodwill balances by business segment at December 31, 2025 and 2024. The reporting units utilized for goodwill impairment testing are the operating segments or one level below.

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| ***Goodwill*** | | |
| | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 |
| Consumer Banking | $**30137** | $30137 |
| Global Wealth & Investment Management | **9677** | 9677 |
| Global Banking | **24026** | 24026 |
| Global Markets | **5181** | 5181 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total goodwill** | $**69021** | $69021 |

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During 2025, the Corporation completed its annual goodwill impairment test as of June 30, 2025 by using a quantitative assessment for the *Consumer Banking* reporting unit and a qualitative assessment for the remaining six reporting units. Based on the assessments, the Corporation concluded that none of its reporting units are at risk of impairment, as each of the reporting units' fair values are substantially in excess of their carrying values. For more information regarding the nature of and accounting for the Corporation's annual goodwill impairment testing, see *Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles*.

**Intangible Assets**

At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the net carrying value of intangible assets was $1.8 billion and $2.0 billion. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, intangible assets included $1.5 billion and $1.6 billion of intangible assets associated with trade names, substantially all of which had an indefinite life and, accordingly, are not being amortized. Amortization of intangibles expense was $78 million for 2025, 2024 and 2023.

**NOTE 8 Leases**

The Corporation enters into both lessor and lessee arrangements. For more information on lease accounting, see *Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles* and on lease financing receivables, see *Note 5 – Outstanding Loans and Leases and Allowance for Credit Losses.*

**Lessor Arrangements**

The Corporation's lessor arrangements primarily consist of operating, sales-type and direct financing leases for equipment. Lease agreements may include options to renew and for the lessee to purchase the leased equipment at the end of the lease term.

The table below presents the net investment in sales-type and direct financing leases at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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| ***Net Investment*** <sup>(1)</sup> | | |
| | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 |
| Lease receivables | $**19198** | $18559 |
| Unguaranteed residuals | **3520** | 2543 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total net investment in sales-type and direct<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; financing leases | $**22718** | $21102 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> In certain cases, the Corporation obtains third-party residual value insurance to reduce its residual asset risk. The carrying value of residual assets with third-party residual value insurance for at least a portion of the asset value was $9.4 billion and $8.0 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

The table below presents lease income for 2025, 2024 and 2023.

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| ***Lease Income*** | ***Lease Income*** | | |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Sales-type and direct financing <br> leases | $**1245** | $1082 | $788 |
| Operating leases | **942** | 931 | 945 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total lease income | $**2187** | $2013 | $1733 |

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**Lessee Arrangements**

The Corporation's lessee arrangements predominantly consist of operating leases for premises and equipment; the Corporation's financing leases are not significant.

Lease terms may contain renewal and extension options and early termination features. Generally, these options do not impact the lease term because the Corporation is not reasonably certain that it will exercise the options.

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The table below provides information on the right-of-use assets, lease liabilities and weighted-average discount rates and lease terms December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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| ***Supplemental Information for Lessee Arrangements*** | ***Supplemental Information for Lessee Arrangements*** | ***Supplemental Information for Lessee Arrangements*** | ***Supplemental Information for Lessee Arrangements*** |
| | **December 31** | **December 31** | |
| (Dollars in millions) | 2025 | 2024 |  |
| Right-of-use assets | $**8395** | $8527 |  |
| Lease liabilities | **9086** | 9135 |  |
| Weighted-average discount rate<br> used to calculate present <br> value of future minimum lease<br> payments | **4.29%** | 3.93% |  |
| Weighted-average lease term <br> (in years) | **8.1** | 8.0 |  |
| Right-of-use assets obtained in<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;exchange for new operating<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;lease liabilities <sup>(1)</sup> | $**222** | $603 |  |
|  | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| Operating cash flows from<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;operating leases <sup>(2)</sup> | $**1896** | $1972 | $1975 |
| Lease Cost and Supplemental<br> Information: |  |  |  |
| Operating lease cost | $**1945** | $1971 | $1981 |
| Variable lease cost <sup>(3)</sup> | **561** | 471 | 460 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total lease cost <sup>(4)</sup> | $**2506** | $2442 | $2441 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Represents non-cash activity and, accordingly, is not reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.

<sup>(2)</sup> Represents cash paid for amounts included in the measurements of lease liabilities.

<sup>(3)</sup> Primarily consists of payments for common area maintenance and property taxes.

<sup>(4)</sup> Amounts are recorded in occupancy and equipment expense in the Consolidated Statement of Income.

**Maturity Analysis**

The maturities of lessor and lessee arrangements outstanding at December 31, 2025 are presented in the table below based on undiscounted cash flows.

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| ***Maturities of Lessor and Lessee Arrangements*** | ***Maturities of Lessor and Lessee Arrangements*** | ***Maturities of Lessor and Lessee Arrangements*** | ***Maturities of Lessor and Lessee Arrangements*** |
| | **Lessor** | **Lessor** | **Lessee** <sup>(1)</sup> |
| | **Operating <br>Leases** | **Sales-type and** <br>**Direct Financing** <br>**Leases** <sup>(2)</sup> | **Operating <br>Leases** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| 2026 | $593 | $7083 | $1739 |
| 2027 | 512 | 5805 | 1611 |
| 2028 | 425 | 5015 | 1371 |
| 2029 | 303 | 2024 | 1073 |
| 2030 | 203 | 2167 | 891 |
| **Thereafter** | 216 | 2423 | 3709 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total undiscounted <br>cash flows | $2252 | 24517 | 10394 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Less: Net present <br>value adjustment |  | 5319 | 1308 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** <sup>(3)</sup> |  | $**19198** | $**9086** |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Excludes $594 million in commitments under lessee arrangements that have not yet commenced with lease terms that will begin in 2026.

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes $11.9 billion in commercial lease financing receivables and $7.3 billion in direct/indirect consumer lease financing receivables.

<sup>(3)</sup> Represents lease receivables for lessor arrangements and lease liabilities for lessee arrangements.

**NOTE 9 Deposits**

The table below presents total deposits at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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| ***Noninterest-bearing and Interest-bearing Deposits*** | | |
| | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 |
| Noninterest-bearing deposits | $**532050** | $523858 |
| Interest-bearing deposits | **1486679** | 1441609 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total deposits | $**2018729** | $1965467 |

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The scheduled contractual maturities for total time deposits at December 31, 2025 are presented in the table below.

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| ***Contractual Maturities of Total Time Deposits*** | | | |
| (Dollars in millions) | **U.S.** | **Non-U.S.** | **Total** |
| Due in 2026 | $191872 | $12508 | $**204380** |
| Due in 2027 | 3942 | 73 | **4015** |
| Due in 2028 | 173 | 25 | **198** |
| Due in 2029 | 90 | 10 | **100** |
| Due in 2030 | 96 | 3666 | **3762** |
| Thereafter | 76 | 9 | **85** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total time deposits | $196249 | $16291 | $**212540** |

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At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Corporation had aggregate U.S. time deposits of $129.3 billion and $138.1 billion and non-U.S. time deposits of $16.2 billion and $13.0 billion, respectively, in denominations that met or exceeded insurance limits.

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**NOTE 10 Securities Financing Agreements, Short-term Borrowings, Collateral and Restricted Cash**

The Corporation enters into securities financing agreements which include securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase. These financing agreements (also referred to as "matched-book transactions") are to accommodate customers, obtain securities to cover short positions and finance inventory positions. The Corporation elects to account for certain securities financing agreements under the fair value option. For more information on the fair value option, see *Note 21 – Fair Value Option*.

**Offsetting of Securities Financing Agreements**

Substantially all of the Corporation's securities financing activities are transacted under legally enforceable master repurchase agreements or legally enforceable master securities lending agreements that give the Corporation, in the event of

default by the counterparty, the right to liquidate securities held and to offset receivables and payables with the same counterparty. The Corporation offsets securities financing transactions with the same counterparty on the Consolidated Balance Sheet where it has such a legally enforceable master netting agreement and the transactions have the same maturity date.

The Securities Financing Agreements table presents securities financing agreements included on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell, and in federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase at December 31, 2025 and 2024. Balances are presented on a gross basis, prior to the application of counterparty netting. Gross assets and liabilities are adjusted on an aggregate basis to take into consideration the effects of legally enforceable master netting agreements. For more information on the offsetting of derivatives, see *Note 3 – Derivatives.*

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| ***Securities Financing Agreements*** | ***Securities Financing Agreements*** | ***Securities Financing Agreements*** | ***Securities Financing Agreements*** | ***Securities Financing Agreements*** | ***Securities Financing Agreements*** |
| | **Gross Assets/Liabilities** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Amounts Offset** | **Net Balance Sheet Amount** | **Financial Instruments** <sup>(2)</sup> | **Net Assets/Liabilities** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| Securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell <sup>(3)</sup> | $**935784** | $**(619206)** | $**316578** | $**(285569)** | $**31009** |
| Securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase | $**963924** | $**(619208)** | $**344716** | $**(332592)** | $**12124** |
| Other <sup>(4)</sup> | **5290** | **—** | **5290** | **(5290)** | **—** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | $**969214** | $**(619208)** | $**350006** | $**(337882)** | $**12124** |
|  | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| Securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell <sup>(3)</sup> | $758071 | $(483362) | $274709 | $(250040) | $24669 |
| Securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase | $815120 | $(483362) | $331758 | $(317974) | $13784 |
| Other <sup>(4)</sup> | 10531 |  | 10531 | (10531) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | $825651 | $(483362) | $342289 | $(328505) | $13784 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Includes activity where uncertainty exists as to the enforceability of certain master netting agreements under bankruptcy laws in some countries or industries.

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes securities collateral received or pledged under repurchase or securities lending agreements where there is a legally enforceable master netting agreement. These amounts are not offset on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, but are shown as a reduction to derive a net asset or liability. Securities collateral received or pledged where the legal enforceability of the master netting agreements is uncertain is excluded from the table.

<sup>(3)</sup> Excludes repurchase activity of $19.6 billion and $12.3 billion reported in loans and leases on the Consolidated Balance Sheet for December 31, 2025 and 2024.

<sup>(4)</sup> Balance is reported in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and relates to transactions where the Corporation acts as the lender in a securities lending agreement and receives securities that can be pledged as collateral or sold. In these transactions, the Corporation recognizes an asset at fair value, representing the securities received, and a liability, representing the obligation to return those securities.

**Repurchase Agreements and Securities Loaned Transactions Accounted for as Secured Borrowings**

The following tables present securities sold under agreements to repurchase and securities loaned by remaining contractual term to maturity and class of collateral pledged. Included in "Other" are transactions where the Corporation acts as the lender in a securities lending agreement and receives securities that can be pledged as collateral or sold. Certain agreements contain a right to substitute collateral and/or terminate the agreement prior to maturity at the option of the Corporation or the counterparty. Such agreements are included in the table below based on the remaining contractual term to maturity.

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| ***Remaining Contractual Maturity*** | ***Remaining Contractual Maturity*** | ***Remaining Contractual Maturity*** | ***Remaining Contractual Maturity*** | ***Remaining Contractual Maturity*** | ***Remaining Contractual Maturity*** |
| | **Overnight and Continuous** | **30 Days or Less** | **After 30 Days Through 90 Days** | **Greater than** <br>**90 Days** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Total** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| Securities sold under agreements to repurchase | $**349168** | $**314290** | $**96642** | $**74081** | $**834181** |
| Securities loaned | **118550** | **5** | **1019** | **10169** | **129743** |
| Other | **5290** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **5290** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | $**473008** | $**314295** | $**97661** | $**84250** | $**969214** |
|  | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| Securities sold under agreements to repurchase | $305577 | $252526 | $87978 | $70148 | $716229 |
| Securities loaned | 88256 | 364 | 842 | 9429 | 98891 |
| Other | 10531 |  |  |  | 10531 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | $404364 | $252890 | $88820 | $79577 | $825651 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> No agreements have maturities greater than four years.

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| ***Class of Collateral Pledged*** | ***Class of Collateral Pledged*** | ***Class of Collateral Pledged*** | ***Class of Collateral Pledged*** | ***Class of Collateral Pledged*** |
| | **Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase** | **Securities<br>Loaned** | **Other** | **Total** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| U.S. government and agency securities | $**453619** | $**778** | $**188** | $**454585** |
| Corporate securities, trading loans and other | **28321** | **764** | **1** | **29086** |
| Equity securities | **25503** | **128190** | **5101** | **158794** |
| Non-U.S. sovereign debt | **318194** | **11** | **—** | **318205** |
| Mortgage trading loans and ABS | **8544** | **—** | **—** | **8544** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | $**834181** | $**129743** | $**5290** | $**969214** |
|  | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| U.S. government and agency securities | $416241 | $130 | $10 | $416381 |
| Corporate securities, trading loans and other | 29483 | 1517 | 3 | 31003 |
| Equity securities | 30106 | 97240 | 10518 | 137864 |
| Non-U.S. sovereign debt | 232521 | 4 |  | 232525 |
| Mortgage trading loans and ABS | 7878 |  |  | 7878 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | $716229 | $98891 | $10531 | $825651 |

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Under repurchase agreements, the Corporation is required to post collateral with a market value equal to or in excess of the principal amount borrowed. For securities loaned transactions, the Corporation receives collateral in the form of cash, letters of credit or other securities. To determine whether the market value of the underlying collateral remains sufficient, collateral is generally valued daily, and the Corporation may be required to deposit additional collateral or may receive or return collateral pledged when appropriate. Repurchase agreements and securities loaned transactions are generally either overnight, continuous (i.e., no stated term) or short-term. The Corporation manages liquidity risks related to these agreements by sourcing funding from a diverse group of counterparties, providing a range of securities collateral and pursuing longer durations, when appropriate. Securities financing agreements do not create material credit risk due to these collateral provisions; therefore, any allowance for loan losses is insignificant.

Short-term Borrowings

The Corporation classifies borrowings with an original maturity of less than one year as short-term borrowings on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the majority of short-term borrowings consisted of Federal Home Loan Bank advances, which totaled $7.9 billion and $12.7 billion, and commercial paper, which totaled $20.4 billion and $24.2 billion.

Collateral

The Corporation accepts securities and loans as collateral that it is permitted by contract or practice to sell or repledge. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the fair value of this collateral was $1.1 trillion and $925.7 billion, of which $1.0 trillion and $882.2 billion were sold or repledged. The primary source of this collateral is securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell.

The Corporation also pledges company-owned securities and loans as collateral in transactions that include repurchase agreements, securities loaned, public and trust deposits, U.S. Treasury tax and loan notes, and short-term borrowings. This collateral, which in some cases can be sold or repledged by the counterparties to the transactions, is parenthetically disclosed on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

In certain cases, the Corporation has transferred assets to consolidated VIEs where those restricted assets serve as collateral for the interests issued by the VIEs. These assets are included on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in Assets of Consolidated VIEs.

In addition, the Corporation obtains collateral in connection with its derivative contracts. Required collateral levels vary depending on the credit risk rating and the type of counterparty. Generally, the Corporation accepts collateral in the form of cash, U.S. Treasury securities and other marketable securities. Based on provisions contained in master netting agreements, the Corporation nets cash collateral received against derivative assets. The Corporation also pledges collateral on its own derivative positions which can be applied against derivative liabilities. For more information on the collateral of derivatives, see *Note 3 – Derivatives.*

**Restricted Cash**

At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Corporation held restricted cash included within cash and cash equivalents on the Consolidated Balance Sheet of $6.5 billion and $6.1 billion, predominantly related to cash segregated in compliance with securities regulations and cash held on deposit with central banks to meet reserve requirements.

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**NOTE 11 Long-term Debt**

Long-term debt consists of borrowings having an original maturity of one year or more. The table below presents the balance of long-term debt at December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the related contractual rates and maturity dates as of December 31, 2025.

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| | **Weighted-average Rate** | **Weighted-average Rate** | | | | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **Weighted-average Rate** | **Weighted-average Rate** | **Interest Rates** | **Interest Rates** | **Maturity Dates** | **2025** | 2024 |
| **Notes issued by Bank of America Corporation** <sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Senior notes: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fixed | **3.65** | **%** | **0.42 - 8.05** | **%** | **2026 - 2052** | $**176097** | $171603 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Floating | **3.47** |  | **0.10 - 8.85** |  | **2027 - 2075** | **11471** | 8736 |
| Senior structured notes |  |  |  |  |  | **20369** | 17498 |
| Subordinated notes: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fixed | **5.46** |  | **2.94 - 8.13** |  | **2026 - 2045** | **20802** | 23539 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Floating | **3.38** |  | **2.48 - 4.74** |  | **2026 - 2037** | **4626** | 4549 |
| Junior subordinated notes: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fixed | **6.71** |  | **6.45 - 8.05** |  | **2027 - 2066** | **750** | 749 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Floating | **5.65** |  | **5.65** |  | **2056** | **1** | 1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total notes issued by Bank of America Corporation** |  |  |  |  |  | **234116** | 226675 |
| **Notes issued by Bank of America, N.A.** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Senior notes: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fixed | **4.79** |  | **3.82 - 5.82** |  | **2026 - 2028** | **5695** | 5611 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Floating | **4.25** |  | **4.07 - 5.59** |  | **2026 - 2028** | **11177** | 5851 |
| Subordinated notes | **6.00** |  | **6.00** |  | **2036** | **1403** | 1401 |
| Advances from Federal Home Loan Banks: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fixed | **4.79** |  | **0.01 - 7.42** |  | **2026 - 2034** | **54** | 1015 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Floating | **3.92** |  | **3.83 - 3.98**  |  | **2026**  | **4121** | 400 |
| Securitizations and other BANA VIEs <sup>(2)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  | **6442** | 8048 |
| Other |  |  |  |  |  | **600** | 495 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total notes issued by Bank of America, N.A.** |  |  |  |  |  | **29492** | 22821 |
| **Other debt** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Structured liabilities <sup>(3)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  | **53803** | 33374 |
| Nonbank VIEs <sup>(2)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  | **405** | 409 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total notes issued by nonbank and other entities** |  |  |  |  |  | **54208** | 33783 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total long-term debt** |  |  |  |  |  | $**317816** | $283279 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Includes total loss-absorbing capacity compliant debt.

<sup>(2)</sup> Represents liabilities of consolidated VIEs included in total long-term debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Long-term debt of VIEs is collateralized by the assets of the VIEs. At December 31, 2025, amount includes debt from credit card and automobile securitizations of $6.4 billion and other VIEs of $472 million. For more information, see *Note 6 – Securitizations and Other Variable Interest Entities.*

<sup>(3)</sup> Includes debt outstanding of $19.2 billion and $11.7 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024 that was issued by BofA Finance LLC, a consolidated finance subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation, the parent company, and is fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the parent company.

During 2025, the Corporation issued $98.1 billion of long-term debt consisting of $36.5 billion of notes issued by Bank of America Corporation, $26.3 billion of notes issued by Bank of America, N.A. and $35.3 billion of other debt. During 2024, the Corporation issued $54.8 billion of long-term debt consisting of $17.8 billion of notes issued by Bank of America Corporation, $15.6 billion of notes issued by Bank of America, N.A. and $21.4 billion of other debt.

During 2025, the Corporation had total long-term debt maturities and redemptions in the aggregate of $74.6 billion consisting of $38.8 billion for Bank of America Corporation, $18.6 billion for Bank of America, N.A. and $17.2 billion of other debt. During 2024, the Corporation had total long-term debt maturities and redemptions in the aggregate of $66.6 billion consisting of $36.4 billion for Bank of America Corporation, $16.8 billion for Bank of America, N.A. and $13.4 billion of other debt.

Bank of America Corporation and Bank of America, N.A. maintain various U.S. and non-U.S. debt programs to offer both senior and subordinated notes. The notes may be denominated in U.S. dollars or foreign currencies. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the amount of foreign currency-denominated debt translated into U.S. dollars included in total long-term debt was $57.5 billion and $43.8 billion. Foreign currency contracts may

be used to convert certain foreign currency-denominated debt into U.S. dollars.

The weighted-average effective interest rates for total long-term debt (excluding senior structured notes), total fixed-rate debt and total floating-rate debt were 3.90 percent, 3.91 percent and 3.81 percent, respectively, at December 31, 2025, and 3.80 percent, 3.71 percent and 4.45 percent, respectively, at December 31, 2024. The Corporation's ALM activities maintain an overall interest rate risk management strategy that incorporates the use of interest rate contracts to manage fluctuations in earnings caused by interest rate volatility. The Corporation's goal is to manage interest rate sensitivity so that movements in interest rates do not have a significantly adverse effect on earnings and capital. The weighted-average rates are the contractual interest rates on the debt and do not reflect the impacts of derivative transactions.

The following table shows the carrying value for aggregate annual contractual maturities of long-term debt as of December 31, 2025. Included in the table are certain structured notes issued by the Corporation that contain provisions whereby the borrowings are redeemable at the option of the holder (put options) at specified dates prior to maturity. Other structured notes have coupon or repayment terms linked to the performance of debt or equity securities, indices, currencies or

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commodities, and the maturity may be accelerated based on the value of a referenced index or security. In both cases, the Corporation or a subsidiary may be required to settle the obligation for cash or other securities prior to the contractual maturity date. These borrowings are reflected in the table as maturing at their contractual maturity date.

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| ***Long-term Debt by Maturity*** | ***Long-term Debt by Maturity*** | ***Long-term Debt by Maturity*** | ***Long-term Debt by Maturity*** | ***Long-term Debt by Maturity*** | ***Long-term Debt by Maturity*** | ***Long-term Debt by Maturity*** | ***Long-term Debt by Maturity*** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2026** | **2027** | **2028** | **2029** | **2030** | **Thereafter** | **Total** |
| **Bank of America Corporation** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Senior notes | $2907 | $24335 | $30504 | $26971 | $8469 | $94383 | $**187569** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Senior structured notes | 2372 | 1119 | 455 | 723 | 1389 | 14311 | **20369** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subordinated notes | 4893 | 2036 | 893 |  |  | 17606 | **25428** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Junior subordinated notes |  | 193 |  |  |  | 557 | **750** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Bank of America Corporation** | 10172 | 27683 | 31852 | 27694 | 9858 | 126857 | **234116** |
| **Bank of America, N.A.** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Senior notes | 12955 | 3250 | 667 |  |  |  | **16872** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subordinated notes |  |  |  |  |  | 1403 | **1403** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Advances from Federal Home Loan Banks | 4128 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 30 | **4175** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Securitizations and other Bank VIEs <sup>(1)</sup> | 2499 | 1480 | 1794 | 481 | 88 | 100 | **6442** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 80 | 113 | 52 | 268 | 79 | 8 | **600** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Bank of America, N.A.** | 19662 | 4846 | 2520 | 751 | 172 | 1541 | **29492** |
| **Other debt** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Structured Liabilities | 11879 | 8696 | 6153 | 2999 | 5647 | 18429 | **53803** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Nonbank VIEs <sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |  |  | 3 | 402 | **405** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total other debt** | 11879 | 8696 | 6153 | 2999 | 5650 | 18831 | **54208** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total long-term debt** | $**41713** | $**41225** | $**40525** | $**31444** | $**15680** | $**147229** | $**317816** |

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<sup>(1) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</sup>Represents liabilities of consolidated VIEs included in total long-term debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

**NOTE 12 Commitments and Contingencies**

In the normal course of business, the Corporation enters into a number of off-balance sheet commitments. These commitments expose the Corporation to varying degrees of credit and market risk and are subject to the same credit and market risk limitation reviews as those instruments recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

**Credit Extension Commitments**

The Corporation enters into commitments to extend credit such as loan commitments, SBLCs and commercial letters of credit to meet the financing needs of its customers. The following table includes the notional amount of unfunded legally binding lending commitments net of amounts distributed (i.e., syndicated or participated) to other financial institutions. The distributed amounts were $10.6 billion and $10.4 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024. The carrying value of the Corporation's credit extension commitments at December 31, 2025 and 2024, excluding commitments accounted for under

the fair value option, was $1.2 billion and $1.1 billion, which predominantly related to the reserve for unfunded lending commitments. The carrying value of these commitments is classified in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Legally binding commitments to extend credit generally have specified rates and maturities. Certain of these commitments have adverse change clauses that help to protect the Corporation against deterioration in the borrower's ability to pay.

The following table includes the notional amount of commitments of $2.4 billion and $2.2 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024 that are accounted for under the fair value option. However, the table excludes the cumulative net fair value for these commitments of $67 million and $144 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024, which is classified in accrued expenses and other liabilities. For more information regarding the Corporation's loan commitments accounted for under the fair value option, see *Note 21 – Fair Value Option.*

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| | **Expire in One<br>Year or Less** | **Expire After One<br>Year Through<br>Three Years** | **Expire After Three Years Through <br>Five Years** | **Expire After <br>Five Years** | **Total** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| **Notional amount of credit extension commitments** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Loan commitments <sup>(1)</sup> | $**139725** | $**224524** | $**244340** | $**24587** | $**633176** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity lines of credit | **4247** | **9808** | **7240** | **21787** | **43082** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees <sup>(2)</sup> | **24086** | **9626** | **4018** | **386** | **38116** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Letters of credit | **639** | **46** | **19** | **44** | **748** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other commitments <sup>(3)</sup> | **15** | **57** | **54** | **1002** | **1128** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Legally binding commitments | **168712** | **244061** | **255671** | **47806** | **716250** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Credit card lines <sup>(4)</sup> | **476926** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **476926** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total credit extension commitments** | $**645638** | $**244061** | $**255671** | $**47806** | $**1193176** |
|  | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| **Notional amount of credit extension commitments** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Loan commitments <sup>(1)</sup> | $123520 | $227539 | $191469 | $19011 | $561539 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity lines of credit | 3518 | 10570 | 8920 | 21272 | 44280 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees <sup>(2)</sup> | 25080 | 8006 | 2589 | 370 | 36045 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Letters of credit | 781 | 142 | 8 | 19 | 950 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other commitments <sup>(3)</sup> | 5 | 52 | 88 | 1028 | 1173 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Legally binding commitments | 152904 | 246309 | 203074 | 41700 | 643987 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Credit card lines <sup>(4)</sup> | 456185 |  |  |  | 456185 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total credit extension commitments** | $609089 | $246309 | $203074 | $41700 | $1100172 |

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<sup>(1) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</sup>At December 31, 2025 and 2024, $3.4 billion and $4.4 billion of these loan commitments were held in the form of a security.

<sup>(2)</sup> The notional amounts of SBLCs and financial guarantees classified as investment grade and non-investment grade based on the credit quality of the underlying reference name within the instrument were $26.8 billion and $10.4 billion at December 31, 2025, and $25.0 billion and $10.1 billion at December 31, 2024. Amounts in the table include consumer SBLCs of $987 million and $1.0 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

<sup>(3) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</sup>Primarily includes second-loss positions on lease-end residual value guarantees.

<sup>(4) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</sup>Includes business card unused lines of credit.

**Other Commitments**

At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Corporation had commitments to purchase loans (e.g., residential mortgage and commercial real estate) of $700 million and $242 million, which upon settlement will be included in trading account assets, loans or LHFS, and commitments to purchase commercial loans, net of amounts sold, of $558 million and $768 million, which upon settlement will be included in trading account assets.

At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Corporation had commitments to enter into resale and forward-dated resale and securities borrowing agreements of $149.0 billion and $109.8 billion, and commitments to enter into forward-dated repurchase and securities lending agreements of $108.9 billion and $87.1 billion. A significant portion of these commitments will expire within the next 12 months.

At both December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Corporation had a commitment to originate or purchase up to $4.0 billion, on a rolling 12-month basis, of auto loans and leases from a strategic partner. This commitment extends through November 2030 and can be terminated with 12 months prior notice.

At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Corporation had debt and equity security commitments totaling $884 million and $787 million.

As a Federal Reserve member bank, the Corporation is required to subscribe to a certain amount of shares issued by its Federal Reserve district bank, which pays cumulative dividends at a prescribed rate. At both December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Corporation had paid $5.4 billion for half of its subscribed shares, with the remaining half subject to call by the Federal Reserve district bank board, which the Corporation believes is remote.

**Other Guarantees**

***Bank-owned Life Insurance Book Value Protection***

The Corporation sells products that offer book value protection to insurance carriers who offer group life insurance policies to corporations, primarily banks. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, these guarantees, which are accounted for as derivatives, had a notional amount of $2.4 billion and $3.3 billion and an insignificant fair value. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Corporation's maximum exposure related to these guarantees totaled $377 million and $506 million, with an estimated maturity in 2034.

***Indemnifications***

In the ordinary course of business, the Corporation enters into various agreements that contain indemnifications, such as tax indemnifications, whereupon payment may become due if certain external events occur, such as a change in tax law. The indemnification clauses are often standard contractual terms and were entered into in the normal course of business based on an assessment that the risk of loss would be remote. These agreements typically contain an early termination clause that permits the Corporation to exit the agreement upon these events. The maximum potential future payment under indemnification agreements is difficult to assess for several reasons, including the occurrence of an external event, the inability to predict future changes in tax and other laws, the difficulty in determining how such laws would apply to parties in contracts, the absence of exposure limits contained in standard contract language and the timing of any early termination clauses. Historically, any payments made under these guarantees have been de minimis. The Corporation has assessed the probability of making such payments in the future as remote.

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***Merchant Services***

The Corporation in its role as merchant acquirer or as a sponsor of other merchant acquirers may be held liable for any reversed charges that cannot be collected from the merchants due to, among other things, merchant fraud or insolvency. If charges are properly reversed after a purchase and cannot be collected from either the merchants or merchant acquirers, the Corporation may be held liable for these reversed charges. The ability to reverse a charge is primarily governed by the applicable payment network rules and regulations, which include, but are not limited to, the type of charge, type of payment used and time limits. The total amount of transactions subject to reversal under payment network rules and regulations processed for the preceding six-month period, which was approximately $194 billion, is an estimate of the Corporation's maximum potential exposure as of December 31, 2025. The Corporation's risk in this area primarily relates to circumstances where a cardholder has purchased goods or services for future delivery. The Corporation mitigates this risk by requiring cash deposits, guarantees, letters of credit or other types of collateral from certain merchants. The Corporation's reserves for contingent losses, and the losses incurred related to the merchant processing activity were not significant.

***Exchange and Clearing House Member Guarantees***

The Corporation is a member of various securities and derivative exchanges and clearinghouses, both in the U.S. and other countries. As a member, the Corporation may be required to pay a pro-rata share of the losses incurred by some of these organizations as a result of another member default and under other loss scenarios. The Corporation's potential obligations may be limited to its membership interests in such exchanges and clearinghouses, to the amount (or multiple) of the Corporation's contribution to the guarantee fund or, in limited instances, to the full pro-rata share of the residual losses after applying the guarantee fund. The Corporation's maximum potential exposure under these membership agreements is difficult to estimate; however, the Corporation has assessed the probability of making any such payments as remote.

***Prime Brokerage and Securities Clearing Services***

In connection with its prime brokerage and clearing businesses, the Corporation performs securities clearance and settlement services with other brokerage firms and clearinghouses on behalf of its clients. Under these arrangements, the Corporation stands ready to meet the obligations of its clients with respect to securities transactions. The Corporation's obligations in this respect are secured by the assets in the clients' accounts and the accounts of their customers as well as by any proceeds received from the transactions cleared and settled by the Corporation on behalf of clients or their customers. The Corporation's maximum potential exposure under these arrangements is difficult to estimate; however, the potential for the Corporation to incur material losses pursuant to these arrangements is remote.

***Fixed Income Clearing Corporation Sponsored Member Repo Program***

The Corporation acts as a sponsoring member in a repo program whereby the Corporation clears certain eligible resale and repurchase agreements through the Government Securities Division of the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation on behalf of clients that are sponsored members in accordance with the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation's rules. As part of this program, the Corporation guarantees the payment and

performance of its sponsored members to the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation. The Corporation's guarantee obligation is secured by a security interest in cash or high-quality securities collateral placed by clients with the clearinghouse and therefore, the potential for the Corporation to incur significant losses under this arrangement is remote. The Corporation's maximum potential exposure, without taking into consideration the related collateral, was $339.1 billion and $191.9 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

***Other Guarantees***

In the normal course of business, the Corporation periodically guarantees the obligations of its affiliates in a variety of transactions including ISDA-related transactions and non-ISDA related transactions such as commodities trading, repurchase agreements, prime brokerage agreements and other transactions.

***Guarantees of Certain Long-term Debt***

The Corporation, as the parent company, fully and unconditionally guarantees the securities issued by BofA Finance LLC, a consolidated finance subsidiary of the Corporation, and effectively provides for the full and unconditional guarantee of trust securities and capital securities issued by certain statutory trust companies that are 100 percent owned finance subsidiaries of the Corporation.

***Representations and Warranties Obligations and Corporate Guarantees***

The Corporation securitizes first-lien residential mortgage loans generally in the form of RMBS guaranteed by the GSEs or by GNMA in the case of FHA-insured, VA-guaranteed and Rural Housing Service-guaranteed mortgage loans, and sells pools of first-lien residential mortgage loans in the form of whole loans. In addition, in prior years, legacy companies and certain subsidiaries sold pools of first-lien residential mortgage loans and home equity loans as private-label securitizations or in the form of whole loans. In connection with these transactions, the Corporation or certain of its subsidiaries or legacy companies make and have made various representations and warranties. Breaches of these representations and warranties have resulted in and may continue to result in the requirement to repurchase mortgage loans or to otherwise make whole or provide indemnification or other remedies to sponsors, investors, securitization trusts, guarantors, insurers or other parties (collectively, repurchases).

***Unresolved Repurchase Claims***

Unresolved representations and warranties repurchase claims represent the notional amount of repurchase claims made by counterparties, typically the outstanding principal balance or the unpaid principal balance at the time of default. In the case of first-lien mortgages, the claim amount is often significantly greater than the expected loss amount due to the benefit of collateral and, in some cases, mortgage insurance or mortgage guarantee payments.

The notional amount of unresolved repurchase claims at both December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $2.1 billion. These balances included $837 million at both December 31, 2025 and 2024 of claims related to loans in specific private-label securitization groups or tranches where the Corporation owns substantially all of the outstanding securities or will otherwise realize the benefit of any repurchase claims paid.

During 2025, the Corporation received $39 million in new repurchase claims that were not time-barred. During 2025, $37 million in claims were resolved.

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***Reserve and Related Provision***

The reserve for representations and warranties obligations and corporate guarantees was $184 million at both December 31, 2025 and 2024 and is included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, and the related provision is included in other income in the Consolidated Statement of Income. The representations and warranties reserve represents the Corporation's best estimate of probable incurred losses, is based on its experience in previous negotiations, and is subject to judgment, a variety of assumptions and known or unknown uncertainties. At December 31, 2025, the estimated range of possible loss in excess of the accrued representations and warranties reserve was not significant. Future representations and warranties losses may occur in excess of the amounts recorded for these exposures; however, the Corporation does not expect such amounts to be material to the Corporation's financial condition and liquidity.

**Other Contingencies**

In 2023, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued a final rule to impose a special assessment to recover certain estimated losses to the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) arising from the closures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. The estimated losses will be recovered through quarterly special assessments collected from certain insured depository institutions, including the Corporation, and collection began during the three months ended June 30, 2024. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Corporation's accrual for its estimated share of the FDIC special assessment was $244 million and $1.7 billion. The decrease in the Corporation's accrual as of December 31, 2025 reflects quarterly assessments paid during 2025, as well as a $323 million reduction in the Corporation's estimated share of the FDIC special assessment during the second half of 2025. The final quarterly special assessment payment is scheduled for the first quarter of 2026. The FDIC retains the authority to impose a one-time supplemental assessment should actual losses to the DIF exceed the total amount collected, or provide an offset against regular deposit insurance assessments if collections exceed actual losses to the DIF. The Corporation would recognize any such adjustment in the period in which the underlying determination is made.

**Litigation and Regulatory Matters**

In the ordinary course of business, the Corporation and its subsidiaries are routinely defendants in or parties to many pending and threatened legal, regulatory and governmental actions and proceedings. In view of the inherent difficulty of predicting the outcome of such matters, particularly where the claimants seek very large or indeterminate damages or where the matters present novel legal theories or involve a large number of parties, the Corporation generally cannot predict the eventual outcome of the pending matters, timing of the ultimate resolution of these matters, or eventual loss, fines or penalties related to each pending matter.

As a matter develops, the Corporation, in conjunction with any outside counsel handling the matter, evaluates whether such matter presents a loss contingency that is probable and estimable, and, for the matters disclosed below, whether a loss in excess of any accrued liability is reasonably possible in future periods. Once the loss contingency is deemed to be both probable and estimable, the Corporation will establish an

accrued liability and record a corresponding amount of litigation-related expense. The Corporation continues to monitor the matter for further developments that could affect the amount of the accrued liability that has been previously established. Excluding expenses of internal and external legal service providers, litigation and regulatory investigation-related expense of $422 million, $266 million and $519 million was recognized in 2025, 2024 and 2023.

For any matter disclosed in this Note for which a loss in future periods is reasonably possible and estimable (whether in excess of an accrued liability or where there is no accrued liability), the Corporation's estimated range of possible loss is $0 to $0.5 billion in excess of the accrued liability, if any, as of December 31, 2025.

The accrued liability and estimated range of possible loss are based upon currently available information and subject to significant judgment, a variety of assumptions and known and unknown uncertainties. The matters underlying the accrued liability and estimated range of possible loss are unpredictable and may change from time to time, and actual losses may vary significantly from the current estimate and accrual. The estimated range of possible loss does not represent the Corporation's maximum loss exposure.

Information is provided below regarding the nature of the litigation or other contingency and, where specified, associated claimed damages. Based on current knowledge, and taking into account accrued liabilities, management does not believe that loss contingencies arising from pending matters, including the matters described below, will have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or liquidity of the Corporation. However, in light of the significant judgment, variety of assumptions and uncertainties involved in those matters, some of which are beyond the Corporation's control, and the very large or indeterminate damages sought in some of those matters, an adverse outcome in one or more of those matters could be material to the Corporation's business or results of operations for any particular reporting period, or cause significant reputational harm.

**Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering and Economic Sanctions Compliance**

BANA agreed to a Consent Order announced by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) on December 23, 2024, and the Corporation continues to respond to requests for information from other regulators, relating to certain aspects of its BSA/AML and Economic Sanctions Compliance Programs (Programs). Since late 2023, the Corporation has been working with regulators to make changes to its Programs and has already completed significant steps to satisfy requirements of the Consent Order. The Corporation does not believe that these issues relating to the Programs will have a material adverse financial impact on the Corporation.

**Deposit Insurance Assessment**

In 2017, the FDIC filed suit against BANA in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (DC District Court) alleging that BANA underpaid assessments to the DIF in the 2012-2014 time frame and asserting claims under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and for unjust enrichment. The FDIC Enforcement Section has also conducted a parallel investigation related to the same alleged underpayments. On March 31, 2025, the DC District Court granted the FDIC's motion for summary judgment

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in the amount of $540 million plus interest, related to assessments to the DIF. At the same time, the DC District Court granted BANA's motion for summary judgment, finding that the FDIC is not entitled to recover with respect to assessments to the DIF totaling $583 million. The DC District Court denied the other claims and counterclaims in the case. On July 3, 2025, BANA paid the FDIC a total of $657 million which reflects the judgment and BANA's calculation of interest, which had been previously accrued by the Corporation. The FDIC seeks an additional payment of approximately $255 million and additional interest that continues to accrue based on the FDIC's methodology for calculating interest, which BANA disputes. Pending the DC District Court's resolution, BANA has pledged security satisfactory to the FDIC with respect to the disputed amount of interest.

Fair Access to Banking

The Corporation is responding to demands and requests regarding "fair access to banking," including those resulting from Executive Order 14331 "Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans" which directed government agencies to review financial institutions' policies and practices for providing, maintaining, or discontinuing financial products or services to certain clients or potential clients.

**LIBOR**

Beginning in 2011, multiple class actions were filed against the Corporation, BANA and certain Merrill Lynch entities, as well as other banks on the U.S. Dollar LIBOR panel. These actions alleged that defendants manipulated LIBOR during the financial crisis and asserted a variety of antitrust and other claims and

sought monetary and injunctive relief. The relevant cases were consolidated in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (NY District Court) and on September 25, 2025, the NY District Court granted Defendants' motion for summary judgment and dismissed all remaining claims against the Corporation, BANA, the Merrill Lynch entities and all other defendant banks. Plaintiffs have appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Unemployment Insurance Prepaid Cards

Beginning in January 2021, BANA was named as a defendant in putative class action and mass action lawsuits related to its administration of prepaid debit cards to distribute unemployment and other state benefits, including for the State of California, which was the largest program administered by BANA as measured by total benefits and number of participants. The California lawsuits have been consolidated into a multidistrict litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California where plaintiffs assert claims for violations of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, state statutory and common law claims and due process, and seek monetary damages and injunctive relief based on allegations that BANA failed to properly investigate and remediate cardholder claims of fraudulent transactions and to prevent fraud, among other allegations.

On June 16, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California (CA District Court) issued an order certifying classes of certain individuals who received California unemployment benefits via BANA prepaid debit cards. On October 17, 2025, BANA filed a motion for partial summary judgment. The motion remains pending.

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**NOTE 13 Shareholders' Equity**

**Common Stock**

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| ***Declared Quarterly Cash Dividends on Common Stock*** <sup>(1)</sup> | ***Declared Quarterly Cash Dividends on Common Stock*** <sup>(1)</sup> | ***Declared Quarterly Cash Dividends on Common Stock*** <sup>(1)</sup> | ***Declared Quarterly Cash Dividends on Common Stock*** <sup>(1)</sup> |
| **Declaration Date** | **Record Date** | **Payment Date** | **Dividend Per Share** |
| February 3, 2026 | March 6, 2026 | March 27, 2026 | $0.28 |
| October 23, 2025 | December 5, 2025 | December 26, 2025 | 0.28 |
| July 23, 2025 | September 5, 2025 | September 26, 2025 | 0.28 |
| April 23, 2025 | June 6, 2025 | June 27, 2025 | 0.26 |
| January 29, 2025 | March 7, 2025 | March 28, 2025 | 0.26 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> In 2025, and through February 25, 2026.

The cash dividends paid per share of common stock were $1.08, $1.00 and $0.92 for 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The table below summarizes common stock repurchases during 2025, 2024 and 2023.

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| ***Common Stock Repurchase Summary*** | ***Common Stock Repurchase Summary*** | ***Common Stock Repurchase Summary*** | ***Common Stock Repurchase Summary*** |
| (in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total share repurchases, including CCAR capital plan repurchases | **452** | 332 | 147 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Purchase price of shares repurchased and retired <sup>(1)</sup> | $**21433** | $13104 | $4576 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Consists of repurchases pursuant to the Corporation's CCAR capital plans and includes excise taxes.

During 2025, in connection with employee stock plans, the Corporation issued 86 million shares of its common stock and, to satisfy tax withholding obligations, repurchased 33 million shares of common stock. At December 31, 2025, the Corporation had reserved 586 million unissued shares of common stock for future issuances under employee stock plans, convertible notes and preferred stock.

**Preferred Stock**

The cash dividends declared on preferred stock were $1.4 billion in 2025 and $1.6 billion in both 2024 and 2023.

On April 29, 2025, the Corporation issued 120,000 shares of 6.625% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series OO for $3.0 billion, with quarterly dividends commencing in August 2025. Series OO Preferred Stock has a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share and is subject to certain restrictions in the event the Corporation fails to declare and pay full dividends.

On July 24, 2025, the Corporation issued 100,000 shares of 6.250% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series UU for $2.5 billion, with quarterly dividends commencing

in October 2025. The Series UU Preferred Stock has a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share and is subject to certain restrictions in the event the Corporation fails to declare and pay full dividends.

During 2025, the Corporation fully redeemed Series MM and Series AA Preferred Stock at their liquidation preference values for a total of $2.7 billion.

All series of preferred stock in the Preferred Stock Summary table have a par value of $0.01 per share, are not subject to the operation of a sinking fund, have no participation rights, and with the exception of the Series L Preferred Stock, are not convertible. The holders of the Series B Preferred Stock and Series 1 through 5 Preferred Stock have general voting rights and vote together with the common stock. The holders of the other series included in the table have no general voting rights. All outstanding series of preferred stock of the Corporation have preference over the Corporation's common stock with respect to the payment of dividends and distribution of the Corporation's assets in the event of a liquidation or dissolution. With the exception of the Series B, F and G Preferred Stock, if any dividend payable on these series is in arrears for three or more semi-annual or six or more quarterly dividend periods, as applicable (whether consecutive or not), the holders of these series and any other class or series of preferred stock ranking equally as to payment of dividends and upon which equivalent voting rights have been conferred and are exercisable (voting as a single class) will be entitled to vote for the election of two additional directors. These voting rights terminate when the Corporation has paid in full dividends on these series for at least two semi-annual or four quarterly dividend periods, as applicable, following the dividend arrearage.

The 7.25% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock, Series L (Series L Preferred Stock) does not have early redemption/call rights. Each share of the Series L Preferred Stock may be converted at any time, at the option of the holder, into 20 shares of the Corporation's common stock plus cash in lieu of fractional shares. The Corporation may cause some or all of the Series L Preferred Stock, at its option, at any time or from time to time, to be converted into shares of common stock at the then-applicable conversion rate if, for 20 trading days during any period of 30 consecutive trading days, the closing price of common stock exceeds 130 percent of the then-applicable conversion price of the Series L Preferred Stock. If a conversion of Series L Preferred Stock occurs at the option of the holder, subsequent to a dividend record date but prior to the dividend payment date, the Corporation will still pay any accrued dividends payable.

The following table presents a summary of perpetual preferred stock outstanding at December 31, 2025.

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| ***Preferred Stock Summary*** | ***Preferred Stock Summary*** | ***Preferred Stock Summary*** | | | | | | | |
| (Dollars in millions, except as noted) | (Dollars in millions, except as noted) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Series** | **Description** | **Initial<br>Issuance<br>Date** | **Total<br>Shares<br>Outstanding** | **Liquidation<br>Preference<br>per Share<br>(in dollars)** | **Carrying<br>Value** | **Per Annum<br>Dividend Rate** | **Dividend per Share**<br>**(in dollars)**<sup>(1)</sup> | **Annual Dividend** | **Redemption Period** <sup>(2)</sup> |
| Series B | 7.000% Cumulative Redeemable | June<br>1997 | 7065 | $100 | $1 | 7.00% | $7 | $— | n/a |
| Series E <sup>(3)</sup> | Floating Rate Non-Cumulative | November<br>2006 | 12317 | 25000 | 308 | 3-mo. CME Term SOFR +<br> 61.161 bps <sup>(4)(5)</sup> | 1.26 | 15 | On or after<br>November 15, 2011 |
| Series F | Floating Rate Non-Cumulative | March<br>2012 | 1409 | 100000 | 141 | 3-mo. CME Term SOFR +<br>66.161 bps <sup>(4)(5)</sup> | 4983.42 | 7 | On or after<br>March 15, 2012 |
| Series G | Adjustable Rate Non-Cumulative | March<br>2012 | 4925 | 100000 | 492 | 3-mo. CME Term SOFR +<br>66.161 bps <sup>(4)(5)</sup> | 4983.42 | 25 | On or after<br>March 15, 2012 |
| Series L | 7.25% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible | January<br>2008 | 3080182 | 1000 | 3080 | 7.25% | 72.50 | 223 | n/a |
| Series DD <sup>(6)(7)</sup> | Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative | March<br>2016 | 40000 | 25000 | 1000 | 6.300% to, but excluding, 3/10/26; 3-mo. CME Term SOFR +481.461 bps thereafter <sup>(5)</sup> | 63.00 | 63 | On or after<br>March 10, 2026 |
| Series FF <sup>(6)</sup> | Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative | March<br>2018 | 90833 | 25000 | 2271 | 5.875% to, but excluding, 3/15/28; 3-mo. CME Term SOFR +319.261 bps thereafter <sup>(5)</sup> | 58.75 | 133 | On or after<br>March 15, 2028 |
| Series GG <sup>(3)</sup> | 6.000% Non-Cumulative | May<br>2018 | 54000 | 25000 | 1350 | 6.000% | 1.50 | 81 | On or after<br>May 16, 2023 |
| Series HH <sup>(3)</sup> | 5.875% Non-Cumulative | July<br>2018 | 34049 | 25000 | 851 | 5.875% | 1.47 | 50 | On or after<br>July 24, 2023 |
| Series KK <sup>(3)</sup> | 5.375% Non-Cumulative | June<br>2019 | 55273 | 25000 | 1382 | 5.375% | 1.34 | 74 | On or after<br>June 25, 2024 |
| Series LL <sup>(3)</sup> | 5.000% Non-Cumulative | September<br>2019 | 52045 | 25000 | 1301 | 5.000% | 1.25 | 65 | On or after<br>September 17, 2024 |
| Series NN <sup>(3)</sup> | 4.375% Non-Cumulative | October<br>2020 | 42993 | 25000 | 1075 | 4.375% | 1.09 | 47 | On or after<br>November 3, 2025 |
| Series OO <sup>(8)</sup> | 6.625% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative | April <br>2025 | 120000 | 25000 | 3000 | 6.625% to, but excluding,<br> 5/1/30; 5-yr U.S. Treasury Rate <br> + 268.4 bps thereafter  | 50.06 | 150 | On or after<br>May 1, 2030 |
| Series PP <sup>(3)</sup> | 4.125% Non-Cumulative | January 2021 | 36500 | 25000 | 912 | 4.125% | 1.03 | 38 | On or after<br>February 2, 2026 |
| Series QQ <sup>(3)</sup> | 4.250% Non-Cumulative | October 2021 | 51879 | 25000 | 1297 | 4.250% | 1.06 | 55 | On or after<br>November 17, 2026 |
| Series RR <sup>(8)</sup> | 4.375% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative | January 2022 | 66738 | 25000 | 1668 | 4.375% to, but excluding 1/27/27; 5-yr U.S. Treasury Rate + 276 bps thereafter | 43.75 | 73 | On or after<br>January 27, 2027 |
| Series SS <sup>(3)</sup> | 4.750% Non-Cumulative | January 2022 | 27463 | 25000 | 687 | 4.750% | 1.19 | 33 | On or after<br>February 17, 2027 |
| Series TT <sup>(8)</sup> | 6.125% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative | April 2022 | 80000 | 25000 | 2000 | 6.125% to, but excluding, 4/27/27; 5-yr U.S. Treasury Rate + 323.1 bps thereafter | 61.25 | 122 | On or after<br>April 27, 2027 |
| Series UU <sup>(8)</sup> | 6.250% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative | July 2025 | 100000 | 25000 | 2500 | 6.250% to, but excluding, 7/26/30; 5-yr U.S. Treasury Rate + 235.1 bps thereafter | 31.60 | 79 | On or after<br>July 26, 2030 |
| Series 1 <sup>(9)</sup> | Floating Rate Non-Cumulative | November<br>2004 | 3185 | 30000 | 96 | 3-mo. CME Term SOFR +<br>101.161 bps <sup>(5)(10)</sup> | 1.34 | 5 | On or after<br>November 28, 2009 |
| Series 2 <sup>(9)</sup> | Floating Rate Non-Cumulative | March<br>2005 | 9967 | 30000 | 299 | 3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 91.161 bps <sup>(5)(10)</sup> | 1.33 | 16 | On or after<br>November 28, 2009 |
| Series 4 <sup>(9)</sup> | Floating Rate Non-Cumulative | November<br>2005 | 7010 | 30000 | 210 | 3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 101.161 bps <sup>(4)(5)</sup> | 1.36 | 11 | On or after<br>November 28, 2010 |
| Series 5 <sup>(9)</sup> | Floating Rate Non-Cumulative | March<br>2007 | 13331 | 30000 | 400 | 3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 76.161 bps <sup>(4)(5)</sup> | 1.29 | 21 | On or after<br>May 21, 2012 |
| Issuance costs and certain adjustments | Issuance costs and certain adjustments |  |  |  | (329) |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** |  |  | **3991164** |  | $**25992** |  |  |  |  |

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<sup>(1)</sup> For all series of preferred stock other than Series B, Series F, Series G and Series L, "Dividend per Share" means the amount of dividends per depositary share of such series.

<sup>(2)</sup> The Corporation may redeem series of preferred stock on or after the redemption date, in whole or in part, at its option, at the liquidation preference plus declared and unpaid dividends. Series B and Series L Preferred Stock do not have early redemption/call rights.

<sup>(3)</sup> Ownership is held in the form of depositary shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of preferred stock, paying a quarterly cash dividend, if and when declared.

<sup>(4)</sup> Subject to 4.00% minimum rate per annum.

<sup>(5)</sup> The number of basis points to be added to 3-mo. Term SOFR is equal to the original basis point spread applicable to floating rate periods when the preferred stock was originally issued, plus a tenor spread adjustment of 26.161 bps relating to the transition from 3-mo. LIBOR to 3-mo. Term SOFR.

<sup>(6)</sup> Ownership is held in the form of depositary shares, each representing a 1/25th interest in a share of preferred stock, paying a semi-annual cash dividend, if and when declared, until the first redemption date at which time, it adjusts to a quarterly cash dividend, if and when declared, thereafter.

<sup>(7)</sup> Notice of redemption was sent on February 5, 2026, with redemption to occur on March 10, 2026.

<sup>(8)</sup> Ownership is held in the form of depositary shares, each representing a 1/25th interest in a share of preferred stock, paying a quarterly cash dividend, if and when declared.

<sup>(9)</sup> Ownership is held in the form of depositary shares, each representing a 1/1,200th interest in a share of preferred stock, paying a quarterly cash dividend, if and when declared.

<sup>(10)</sup> Subject to 3.00% minimum rate per annum.

n/a = not applicable

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**NOTE 14 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)**

The table below presents the changes in accumulated OCI after-tax for 2025, 2024 and 2023.

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| (Dollars in millions) | **Debt Securities** | **Debit Valuation Adjustments** | **Derivatives** | **Employee**<br>**Benefit Plans** | **Foreign**<br>**Currency** | **Total** |
| **Balance, December 31, 2022** | $(2983) | $(881) | $(11935) | $(4309) | $(1048) | $(21156) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change | 573 | (686) | 3919 | (439) | 1 | 3368 |
| **Balance, December 31, 2023** | $(2410) | $(1567) | $(8016) | $(4748) | $(1047) | $(17788) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change | 158 | (127) | 2428 | 131 | (87) | 2503 |
| **Balance, December 31, 2024** | $(2252) | $(1694) | $(5588) | $(4617) | $(1134) | $(15285) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change | **1156** | **(329)** | **3590** | **319** | **23** | **4759** |
| **Balance, December 31, 2025** | $**(1096)** | $**(2023)** | $**(1998)** | $**(4298)** | $**(1111)** | $**(10526)** |

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The table below presents the net change in fair value recorded in accumulated OCI, net realized gains and losses reclassified into earnings and other changes for each component of OCI pre- and after-tax for 2025, 2024 and 2023.

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| | **Pretax** | **Tax <br>effect** | **After-<br>tax** | Pretax | Tax <br>effect | After-<br>tax | Pretax | Tax effect | After-<br>tax |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 |
| **Debt securities:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net increase (decrease) in fair value | $**1535** | $**(394)** | $**1141** | $185 | $(49) | $136 | $348 | $(79) | $269 |
| Net realized (gains) losses reclassified into earnings <sup>(1)</sup> | **20** | **(5)** | **15** | 29 | (7) | 22 | 405 | (101) | 304 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net change** | **1555** | **(399)** | **1156** | 214 | (56) | 158 | 753 | (180) | 573 |
| **Debit valuation adjustments:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net increase (decrease) in fair value | **(440)** | **108** | **(332)** | (180) | 45 | (135) | (917) | 223 | (694) |
| Net realized (gains) losses reclassified into earnings <sup>(1)</sup> | **3** | **—** | **3** | 12 | (4) | 8 | 11 | (3) | 8 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net change** | **(437)** | **108** | **(329)** | (168) | 41 | (127) | (906) | 220 | (686) |
| **Derivatives:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net increase (decrease) in fair value | **3294** | **(862)** | **2432** | 433 | (107) | 326 | 2064 | (514) | 1550 |
| Reclassifications into earnings: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net interest income | **1552** | **(378)** | **1174** | 2692 | (674) | 2018 | 1153 | (288) | 865 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Market making and similar activities | **—** | **—** | **—** | 146 | (35) | 111 | 2031 | (508) | 1523 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Compensation and benefits expense | **(21)** | **5** | **(16)** | (35) | 8 | (27) | (25) | 6 | (19) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized (gains) losses reclassified into earnings | **1531** | **(373)** | **1158** | 2803 | (701) | 2102 | 3159 | (790) | 2369 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net change** | **4825** | **(1235)** | **3590** | 3236 | (808) | 2428 | 5223 | (1304) | 3919 |
| **Employee benefit plans:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net increase (decrease) in fair value | **315** | **(75)** | **240** | 29 | (8) | 21 | (642) | 162 | (480) |
| Net actuarial losses and other reclassified into earnings <sup>(2)</sup> | **163** | **(84)** | **79** | 148 | (37) | 111 | 56 | (16) | 40 |
| Settlements, curtailments and other | **—** | **—** | **—** | (1) |  | (1) | 1 |  | 1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net change** | **478** | **(159)** | **319** | 176 | (45) | 131 | (585) | 146 | (439) |
| **Foreign currency:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net increase (decrease) in fair value | **(651)** | **673** | **22** | 521 | (615) | (94) | (177) | 192 | 15 |
| Net realized (gains) losses reclassified into earnings <sup>(1)</sup> | **3** | **(2)** | **1** | 41 | (34) | 7 | (48) | 34 | (14) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net change** | **(648)** | **671** | **23** | 562 | (649) | (87) | (225) | 226 | 1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total other comprehensive income (loss)** | $**5773** | $**(1014)** | $**4759** | $4020 | $(1517) | $2503 | $4260 | $(892) | $3368 |

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<sup>(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</sup>Reclassifications of pretax debt securities, DVA and foreign currency (gains) losses are recorded in other income in the Consolidated Statement of Income.

<sup>(2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</sup>Reclassifications of pretax employee benefit plan costs are recorded in other general operating expense in the Consolidated Statement of Income.

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**NOTE 15 Earnings Per Common Share**

The calculation of EPS and diluted EPS for 2025, 2024 and 2023 is presented below. For more information on the calculation of EPS, see *Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles*.

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| (In millions, except per share information) | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| **Earnings per common share** |  |  |  |
| Net income | $**30509** | $26973 | $26305 |
| Preferred stock dividends and other | **(1454)** | (1629) | (1649) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income applicable to common shareholders | $**29055** | $25344 | $24656 |
| Average common shares issued and outstanding | **7521.9** | 7855.5 | 8028.6 |
| **Earnings per common share** | $**3.86** | $3.23 | $3.07 |
| **Diluted earnings per common share** |  |  |  |
| Net income applicable to common shareholders | $**29055** | $25344 | $24656 |
| Add preferred stock dividends due to assumed conversions | **223** | **—** | **—** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income allocated to common shareholders | $29278 | $25344 | $24656 |
| Average common shares issued and outstanding | **7521.9** | 7855.5 | 8028.6 |
| Dilutive potential common shares | **159.0** | 80.3 | 51.9 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total average diluted common shares issued and outstanding | 7680.9 | 7935.8 | 8080.5 |
| **Diluted earnings per common share** | $**3.81** | $3.19 | $3.05 |

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Diluted EPS is calculated by adjusting net income applicable to common shareholders and average common shares issued and outstanding for the potential impact, if dilutive, of any instruments that are exercisable or convertible into common shares. As the Corporation's Series L convertible preferred stock (Series L) was dilutive to EPS for 2025, total average dilutive common shares issued and outstanding included 62 million common shares, as the Series L was assumed to have been converted into common shares as of the beginning of 2025. In addition, for 2025, Series L preferred dividends of $223 million were included in net income allocated to common shareholders, as they would have been paid if the Series L was converted. For 2024 and 2023, the Corporation's Series L was antidilutive, and therefore, there was no assumed conversion of any shares.

**NOTE 16 Regulatory Requirements and Restrictions**

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Federal Reserve), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and FDIC (collectively, U.S. banking regulators) jointly establish regulatory capital adequacy rules, including Basel 3, for U.S. banking organizations. As a financial holding company, the

Corporation is subject to capital adequacy rules issued by the Federal Reserve. The Corporation's banking entity affiliates are subject to capital adequacy rules issued by the OCC.

The Corporation and its primary affiliated banking entity, BANA, are Advanced approaches institutions under Basel 3 and are required to report regulatory risk-based capital ratios and risk-weighted assets under both the Standardized and Advanced approaches. The lower of the capital ratios under Standardized or Advanced approaches compared to their respective regulatory capital ratio requirements is used to assess capital adequacy, including under the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework.

At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Corporation was also required to maintain a minimum supplementary leverage ratio (SLR) of 3.0 percent plus a leverage buffer of 2.0 percent in order to avoid certain restrictions on capital distributions and discretionary bonus payments to executive officers. The Corporation's insured depository institution subsidiaries were also required to maintain a minimum SLR of 6.0 percent to be considered well capitalized under the PCA framework.

The following table presents capital ratios and related information in accordance with Basel 3 Standardized and Advanced approaches as measured at December 31, 2025 and 2024 for the Corporation and BANA.

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| ***Regulatory Capital under Basel 3***  | ***Regulatory Capital under Basel 3***  | ***Regulatory Capital under Basel 3***  | | | | |
| | **Bank of America Corporation** | **Bank of America Corporation** | **Bank of America Corporation** | **Bank of America, N.A.** | **Bank of America, N.A.** | **Bank of America, N.A.** |
| | **Standardized Approach** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Advanced Approaches** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Regulatory Minimum** <sup>(2)</sup> | **Standardized Approach** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Advanced Approaches** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Regulatory Minimum** <sup>(3)</sup> |
| (Dollars in millions, except as noted) | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| **Risk-based capital metrics:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity tier 1 capital | $**201410** | $**201410** |  | $**190831** | $**190831** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital | **227382** | **227382** |  | **190831** | **190831** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total capital <sup>(4)</sup> | **261232** | **250347** |  | **206640** | **196006** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk-weighted assets (in billions) | **1773** | **1570** |  | **1530** | **1227** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity tier 1 capital ratio | **11.4%** | **12.8%** | **10.0%** | **12.5%** | **15.6%** | **7.0%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital ratio | **12.8** | **14.5** | **11.5** | **12.5** | **15.6** | **8.5** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total capital ratio | **14.7** | **15.9** | **13.5** | **13.5** | **16.0** | **10.5** |
| **Leverage-based metrics:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Adjusted quarterly average assets (in billions) <sup>(5)</sup> | $**3348** | $**3348** |  | $**2592** | $**2592** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 leverage ratio | **6.8%** | **6.8%** | **4.0** | **7.4%** | **7.4%** | **5.0** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supplementary leverage exposure (in billions) |  | $**3986** |  |  | $**3101** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supplementary leverage ratio |  | **5.7%** | **5.0** |  | **6.2%** | **6.0** |
|  | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| **Risk-based capital metrics** <sup>(6)</sup>**:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity tier 1 capital | $201083 | $201083 |  | $194341 | $194341 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital | 223458 | 223458 |  | 194341 | 194341 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total capital <sup>(4)</sup> | 255363 | 244809 |  | 209256 | 198923 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk-weighted assets (in billions) | 1696 | 1490 |  | 1444 | 1151 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common equity tier 1 capital ratio | 11.9% | 13.5% | 10.7% | 13.5% | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 capital ratio | 13.2 | 15.0 | 12.2 | 13.5 | 16.9 | 8.5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total capital ratio | 15.1 | 16.4 | 14.2 | 14.5 | 17.3 | 10.5 |
| **Leverage-based metrics:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Adjusted quarterly average assets (in billions) <sup>(5)</sup> | $3240 | $3240 |  | $2546 | $2546 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tier 1 leverage ratio | 6.9% | 6.9% | 4.0 | 7.6% | 7.6% | 5.0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supplementary leverage exposure (in billions) |  | $3818 |  |  | $3015 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supplementary leverage ratio |  | 5.9% | 5.0 |  | 6.4% | 6.0 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> As of January 1, 2025, CECL transition provision's impact was fully phased-in. Capital ratios as of December 31, 2024 were calculated using the regulatory capital rule that allowed a five-year transition period related to the adoption of the CECL accounting standard on January 1, 2020.

<sup>(2)</sup> The CET1 capital regulatory minimum is the sum of the CET1 capital ratio minimum of 4.5 percent, the Corporation's G-SIB surcharge of 3.0 percent, and SCB (under the Standardized approach) of 2.5 percent at December 31, 2025 and 3.2 percent at December 31, 2024. The countercyclical capital buffer was zero for both periods. The SLR regulatory minimum includes a leverage buffer of 2.0 percent.

<sup>(3)</sup> Risk-based capital regulatory minimums at both December 31, 2025 and 2024 are the minimum ratios under Basel 3 including a capital conservation buffer of 2.5 percent. The regulatory minimums for the leverage ratios as of both period ends are the percent required to be considered well capitalized under the PCA framework.

<sup>(4)</sup> Total capital under the Advanced approaches differs from the Standardized approach due to differences in the amount permitted in Tier 2 capital related to the qualifying allowance for credit losses.

<sup>(5)</sup> Reflects total average assets adjusted for certain Tier 1 capital deductions.

<sup>(6)</sup> Effective in the fourth quarter of 2025, the Corporation elected to change its accounting methods for certain tax-related equity investments and applied those changes retrospectively through cumulative adjustment to retained earnings. Under applicable bank regulatory rules, the Corporation is not required to revise previously-filed regulatory capital ratios and, accordingly, did not revise regulatory capital information as of December 31, 2024.

The capital adequacy rules issued by the U.S. banking regulators require institutions to meet the established minimums outlined in the table above. Failure to meet the minimum requirements can lead to certain mandatory and discretionary actions by regulators that could have a material adverse impact on the Corporation's financial position. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Corporation and its banking entity affiliates were well capitalized.

**Other Regulatory Matters**

At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Corporation had cash and cash equivalents in the amount of $4.4 billion and $4.0 billion, and securities with a fair value of $13.2 billion and $18.3 billion that were segregated in compliance with securities regulations. Cash and cash equivalents segregated in compliance with securities regulations are a component of restricted cash. For more information, see *Note 10 – Securities Financing Agreements, Short-term Borrowings, Collateral and Restricted Cash*. In addition, at December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Corporation had cash deposited with clearing organizations

of $28.3 billion and $21.5 billion primarily recorded in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

**Bank Subsidiary Distributions**

The primary sources of funds for cash distributions by the Corporation to its shareholders are capital distributions received from its bank subsidiaries, BANA and Bank of America California, N.A. In 2025, the Corporation received dividends of $33.6 billion from BANA. No dividends were received from Bank of America California, N.A in 2025.

The amount of dividends that a subsidiary bank may declare in a calendar year without OCC approval is the subsidiary bank's net profits for that year combined with its retained net profits for the preceding two years. Retained net profits, as defined by the OCC, consist of net income less dividends declared during the period. In 2026, BANA can declare and pay dividends of approximately $6.3 billion to the Corporation plus an additional amount equal to its retained net profits for 2026 up to the date of any such dividend declaration.

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**NOTE 17 Employee Benefit Plans**

**Pension and Postretirement Plans**

The Corporation sponsors a qualified noncontributory trusteed pension plan (Qualified Pension Plan), a number of noncontributory nonqualified pension plans and postretirement health and life plans that cover eligible employees. Non-U.S. pension plans sponsored by the Corporation vary based on the country and local practices.

The Qualified Pension Plan has a balance guarantee feature for account balances with participant-selected investments, applied at the time a benefit payment is made from the plan that effectively provides principal protection for participant balances transferred and certain compensation credits. The Corporation is responsible for funding any shortfall on the guarantee feature.

Benefits earned under the Qualified Pension Plan have been frozen. Thereafter, the cash balance accounts continue to earn investment credits or interest credits in accordance with the terms of the plan document.

The Corporation has an annuity contract that guarantees the payment of benefits vested under a terminated U.S. pension plan (Other Pension Plan). The Corporation, under a supplemental agreement, may be responsible for or benefit from actual experience and investment performance of the annuity assets. The Corporation made no contribution under this agreement in 2025 or 2024. Contributions may be required in the future under this agreement.

The Corporation's noncontributory, nonqualified pension plans are unfunded and provide supplemental defined pension benefits to certain eligible employees.

In addition to retirement pension benefits, certain benefits-eligible employees may become eligible to continue participation as retirees in health care and/or life insurance plans sponsored by the Corporation. These plans are referred to as the Postretirement Health and Life Plans.

The Pension and Postretirement Plans table summarizes the changes in the fair value of plan assets, changes in the projected benefit obligation (PBO), the funded status of both the accumulated benefit obligation (ABO) and the PBO, and the weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations for the pension plans and postretirement plans at December 31, 2025 and 2024. The estimate of the Corporation's PBO associated with these plans considers various actuarial assumptions, including assumptions for mortality rates and discount rates. The discount rate assumptions are derived from a cash flow matching technique that utilizes rates that are based on Aa-rated corporate bonds with cash flows that match estimated benefit payments of each of the plans. The decreases in the weighted-average discount rates in 2025 resulted in an increase to the PBO of $225 million at December 31, 2025. The increases in the weighted-average discount rates in 2024 resulted in a decrease to the PBO of $767 million at December 31, 2024. Significant gains and losses related to changes in the PBO for 2025 and 2024 primarily resulted from changes in the discount rate.

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| ***Pension and Postretirement Plans*** <sup>(1)</sup> | | | | | | | | |
| | **Qualified<br>Pension Plan** | **Qualified<br>Pension Plan** | **Non-U.S.<br>Pension Plans** | **Non-U.S.<br>Pension Plans** | **Nonqualified and Other<br>Pension Plans** | **Nonqualified and Other<br>Pension Plans** | **Postretirement<br>Health and Life Plans** | **Postretirement<br>Health and Life Plans** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 |
| **Fair value, January 1** | $**17624** | $17632 | $**1580** | $1779 | $**1739** | $1849 | $**88** | $98 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Actual return on plan assets | **1894** | 984 | **48** | (103) | **118** | 33 | **4** | 4 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Company contributions | **—** |  | **30** | 24 | **79** | 80 | **36** | 16 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Plan participant contributions | **—** |  | **2** | 1 | **—** |  | **115** | 106 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Settlements and curtailments | **—** |  | **(1)** | (1) | **—** |  | **—** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Benefits paid | **(1096)** | (992) | **(88)** | (77) | **(217)** | (223) | **(153)** | (136) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign currency exchange rate changes | **n/a** | n/a | **118** | (43) | **n/a** | n/a | **n/a** | n/a |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Fair value, December 31** | $**18422** | $17624 | $**1689** | $1580 | $**1719** | $1739 | $**90** | $88 |
| **Change in projected benefit obligation** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Projected benefit obligation, January 1** | $**11105** | $11769 | $**1769** | $1974 | $**1966** | $2092 | $**640** | $672 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Service cost | **—** |  | **36** | 31 | **—** |  | **2** | 2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest cost | **608** | 587 | **92** | 86 | **104** | 103 | **35** | 33 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Plan participant contributions | **—** |  | **2** | 1 | **—** |  | **115** | 106 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Plan amendments | **—** |  | **3** | (9) | **—** |  | **—** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Settlements and curtailments | **—** |  | **(1)** | (1) | **—** |  | **—** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Actuarial loss (gain) | **348** | (259) | **(33)** | (185) | **68** | (6) | **3** | (37) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Benefits paid | **(1096)** | (992) | **(88)** | (77) | **(217)** | (223) | **(153)** | (136) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign currency exchange rate changes | **n/a** | n/a | **115** | (51) | **n/a** | n/a | **2** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Projected benefit obligation, December 31** | $**10965** | $11105 | $**1895** | $1769 | $**1921** | $1966 | $**644** | $640 |
| **Amounts recognized on Consolidated Balance Sheet** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other assets | $**7457** | $6519 | $**245** | $234 | $**448** | $431 | $**—** | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued expenses and other liabilities | **—** |  | **(451)** | (423) | **(650)** | (658) | **(554)** | (552) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net amount recognized, December 31** | $**7457** | $6519 | $**(206)** | $(189) | $**(202)** | $(227) | $**(554)** | $(552) |
| **Funded status, December 31** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated benefit obligation | $**10965** | $11105 | $**1811** | $1696 | $**1921** | $1966 | **n/a** | n/a |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Overfunded (unfunded) status of ABO | **7457** | 6519 | **(122)** | (116) | **(202)** | (227) | **n/a** | n/a |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for future salaries | **—** |  | **84** | 73 | **—** |  | **n/a** | n/a |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Projected benefit obligation | **10965** | 11105 | **1895** | 1769 | **1921** | 1966 | $**644** | $640 |
| **Weighted-average assumptions, December 31** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Discount rate | **5.48%** | 5.67% | **5.14%** | 5.15% | **5.29%** | 5.61% | **5.53%** | 5.78% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rate of compensation increase | **n/a** | n/a | **4.03** | 4.35 | **4.00** | 4.00 | **n/a** | n/a |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest-crediting rate | **5.41%** | 5.42% | **2.31** | 2.08 | **4.61** | 4.73 | **n/a** | n/a |

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<sup>(1)</sup> The measurement date for all of the above plans was December 31 of each year reported.

n/a = not applicable

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The Corporation's estimate of its contributions to be made to the Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Nonqualified and Other Pension Plans, and Postretirement Health and Life Plans in 2026 is $40 million, $90 million and $33 million, respectively. The Corporation does not expect to make a contribution to the Qualified Pension Plan in 2026. It is the policy of the Corporation to fund no less than the minimum funding amount

required by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).

Pension Plans with ABO and PBO in excess of plan assets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 are presented in the table below. For these plans, funding strategies vary due to legal requirements and local practices.

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| ***Plans with ABO and PBO in Excess of Plan Assets*** | | | | |
| | **Non-U.S.<br>Pension Plans** | **Non-U.S.<br>Pension Plans** | **Nonqualified<br>and Other<br>Pension Plans** | **Nonqualified<br>and Other<br>Pension Plans** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 |
| PBO | $**517** | $496 | $**651** | $659 |
| ABO | **445** | 433 | **651** | 659 |
| Fair value of plan assets | **67** | 75 | **—** |  |

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| ***Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost*** | | | | | | |
| | **Qualified Pension Plan** | **Qualified Pension Plan** | **Qualified Pension Plan** | **Non-U.S. Pension Plans** | **Non-U.S. Pension Plans** | **Non-U.S. Pension Plans** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| **Components of net periodic benefit cost (income)** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Service cost | $**—** | $— | $— | $**36** | $31 | $27 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest cost | **608** | 587 | 616 | **92** | 86 | 80 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Expected return on plan assets | **(1188)** | (1206) | (1191) | **(77)** | (89) | (72) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of actuarial loss (gain) and prior service cost | **144** | 134 | 94 | **17** | 16 | 11 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Recognized loss (gain) due to settlements, curtailments, and other | **—** |  |  | **—** | (1) | 1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net periodic benefit cost (income)** | $**(436)** | $(485) | $(481) | $**68** | $43 | $47 |
| **Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net cost for years ended December 31** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Discount rate | **5.67%** | 5.13% | 5.54% | **5.15%** | 4.48% | 4.59% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Expected return on plan assets | **6.50** | 6.50 | 6.50 | **4.79** | 5.18 | 4.17 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rate of compensation increase | **n/a** | n/a | n/a | **4.35** | 4.33 | 4.25 |
|  | **Nonqualified and<br>Other Pension Plans** | **Nonqualified and<br>Other Pension Plans** | **Nonqualified and<br>Other Pension Plans** | **Postretirement Health<br>and Life Plans** | **Postretirement Health<br>and Life Plans** | **Postretirement Health<br>and Life Plans** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| **Components of net periodic benefit cost (income)** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Service cost | $**—** | $— | $— | $**2** | $2 | $2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest cost | **104** | 103 | 111 | **35** | 33 | 36 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Expected return on plan assets | **(94)** | (90) | (97) | **(2)** | (3) | (2) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of actuarial loss (gain) and prior service cost | **36** | 33 | 29 | **(34)** | (35) | (78) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net periodic benefit cost (income)** | $**46** | $46 | $43 | $**1** | $(3) | $(42) |
| **Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net cost for years ended December 31** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Discount rate | **5.61%** | 5.19% | 5.58% | **5.71%** | 5.17% | 5.56% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Expected return on plan assets | **5.26** | 4.73 | 4.98 | **3.40** | 3.40 | 2.00 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rate of compensation increase | **4.00** | 4.00 | 4.00 | **n/a** | n/a | n/a |

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n/a = not applicable

The asset valuation method used to calculate the expected return on plan assets component of net periodic benefit cost for the Qualified Pension Plan recognizes 60 percent of the prior year's market gains or losses at the next measurement date with the remaining 40 percent spread equally over the subsequent four years.

Gains and losses for all benefit plans except postretirement health care are recognized in accordance with the standard amortization provisions of the applicable accounting guidance. Net periodic postretirement health and life expense was determined using the "projected unit credit" actuarial method. For the U.S. Postretirement Health Plans, 50 percent of the unrecognized gain or loss at the beginning of the year (or at subsequent remeasurement) is recognized on a level basis during the year.

Assumed health care cost trend rates affect the postretirement benefit obligation and benefit cost reported for the Postretirement Health and Life Plans. The assumed health care cost trend rate used to measure the expected cost of benefits covered by the U.S. Postretirement Health and Life Plans is 7.00 percent for 2026, reducing in steps to 5.00 percent in 2032 and later years.

The Corporation's net periodic benefit cost (income) recognized for the plans is sensitive to the discount rate and expected return on plan assets. For the Qualified Pension Plan, Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Nonqualified and Other Pension Plans, and Postretirement Health and Life Plans, a 25 bps decline in discount rates and expected return on assets would not have had a significant impact on the net periodic benefit cost for 2025.

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| ***Pretax Amounts included in Accumulated OCI and OCI*** | ***Pretax Amounts included in Accumulated OCI and OCI*** | ***Pretax Amounts included in Accumulated OCI and OCI*** | | | | | | | | |
| | **Qualified<br>Pension Plan** | **Qualified<br>Pension Plan** | **Non-U.S.<br>Pension Plans** | **Non-U.S.<br>Pension Plans** | **Nonqualified<br>and Other<br>Pension Plans** | **Nonqualified<br>and Other<br>Pension Plans** | **Postretirement<br>Health and<br>Life Plans** | **Postretirement<br>Health and<br>Life Plans** | **Total** | **Total** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 | **2025** | 2024 |
| Net actuarial loss (gain) | $**4398** | $4901 | $**447** | $468 | $**878** | $870 | $**(93)** | $(128) | $**5630** | $6111 |
| Prior service cost (credits) | **—** |  | **39** | 36 | **—** |  | **—** |  | **39** | 36 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Amounts recognized in accumulated OCI** | $**4398** | $4901 | $**486** | $504 | $**878** | $870 | $**(93)** | $(128) | $**5669** | $6147 |
| Current year actuarial loss (gain) | $**(359)** | $(37) | $**(4)** | $5 | $**44** | $51 | $**1** | $(38) | $**(318)** | $(19) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of actuarial gain (loss) and <br>prior service cost | **(144)** | (134) | **(17)** | (16) | **(36)** | (33) | **34** | 35 | **(163)** | (148) |
| Current year prior service cost (credit) | **—** |  | **3** | (9) | **—** |  | **—** |  | **3** | (9) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Amounts recognized in OCI** | $**(503)** | $(171) | $**(18)** | $(20) | $**8** | $18 | $**35** | $(3) | $**(478)** | $(176) |

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**Plan Assets**

The Qualified Pension Plan has been established as a retirement vehicle for participants, and trusts have been established to secure benefits promised under the Qualified Pension Plan. The Corporation's policy is to invest the trust assets in a prudent manner for the exclusive purpose of providing benefits to participants and defraying reasonable expenses of administration. The Corporation's investment strategy is designed to provide a total return that, over the long term, increases the ratio of assets to liabilities. The strategy attempts to maximize the investment return on assets at a level of risk deemed appropriate by the Corporation while complying with ERISA and any applicable regulations and laws. The investment strategy utilizes asset allocation as a principal determinant for establishing the risk/return profile of the assets. Asset allocation ranges are established, periodically reviewed and adjusted as funding levels and liability characteristics change. Active and passive investment managers are employed to help enhance the risk/return profile of the assets. An additional aspect of the investment strategy used to minimize risk (part of the asset allocation plan) includes matching the exposure of participant-selected investment measures.

The assets of the Non-U.S. Pension Plans are primarily attributable to a U.K. pension plan. This U.K. pension plan's assets are invested prudently so that the benefits promised to members are provided with consideration given to the nature and the duration of the plans' liabilities. The selected asset

allocation strategy is designed to achieve a higher return than the lowest risk strategy.

The expected rate of return on plan assets assumption was developed through analysis of historical market returns, historical asset class volatility and correlations, current market conditions, anticipated future asset allocations, the funds' past experience and expectations on potential future market returns. The expected return on plan assets assumption is determined using the calculated market-related value for the Qualified Pension Plan and the Other Pension Plan and the fair value for the Non-U.S. Pension Plans and Postretirement Health and Life Plans. The expected return on plan assets assumption represents a long-term average view of the performance of the assets in the Qualified Pension Plan, the Non-U.S. Pension Plans, the Other Pension Plan, and Postretirement Health and Life Plans, a return that may or may not be achieved during any one calendar year. The Other Pension Plan is invested solely in an annuity contract, which is primarily invested in fixed-income securities structured such that asset maturities match the duration of the plan's obligations.

The target allocations for 2026 by asset category for the Qualified Pension Plan, Non-U.S. Pension Plans, and Nonqualified and Other Pension Plans are presented in the table below. Equity securities for the Qualified Pension Plan include common stock of the Corporation in the amounts of $491 million (2.66 percent of total plan assets) and $386 million (2.19 percent of total plan assets) at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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| ***2026 Target Allocation*** | ***2026 Target Allocation*** | ***2026 Target Allocation*** | ***2026 Target Allocation*** |
| | **Percentage** | **Percentage** | **Percentage** |
| **Asset Category** | **Qualified<br>Pension Plan** | **Non-U.S.<br>Pension Plans** | **Nonqualified<br>and Other<br>Pension Plans** |
| Equity securities | 10 - 40% | 0 - 10% | 0 - 5% |
| Debt securities | 50 - 85% | 50 - 85% | 95 - 100% |
| Real estate | 0 - 10% | 0 - 10% | 0 - 5% |
| Other | 0 - 10% | 10 - 35% | 0 - 5% |

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**Fair Value Measurements**

For more information on fair value measurements, including descriptions of Level 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy and the valuation methods employed by the Corporation, see *Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles* and *Note 20 – Fair Value Measurements*. Combined plan investment assets measured at fair value by level and in total at December 31, 2025 and 2024 are summarized in the Fair Value Measurements table.

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| ***Fair Value Measurements*** | | | | | | | | |
|  | **Level 1** | **Level 2** | **Level 3** | **Total** | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
| (Dollars in millions) | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| Money market and interest-bearing cash | $**1171** | $**—** | $**—** | $**1171** | $1103 | $— | $— | $1103 |
| U.S. government and government agency obligations | **3852** | **805** | **2** | **4659** | 3875 | 754 | 3 | 4632 |
| Corporate debt | **—** | **2775** | **—** | **2775** |  | 2931 |  | 2931 |
| Non-U.S. debt securities | **501** | **785** | **—** | **1286** | 474 | 889 |  | 1363 |
| Asset-backed securities | **—** | **1135** | **—** | **1135** |  | 1361 |  | 1361 |
| Mutual and exchange-traded funds | **1074** | **—** | **—** | **1074** | 920 |  |  | 920 |
| Collective investment funds | **—** | **2834** | **—** | **2834** |  | 2670 |  | 2670 |
| Common and preferred stocks | **4499** | **—** | **—** | **4499** | 3795 |  |  | 3795 |
| Real estate investment trusts | **37** | **—** | **—** | **37** | 36 |  |  | 36 |
| Participant loans | **—** | **—** | **6** | **6** |  |  | 6 | 6 |
| Other investments <sup>(1)</sup> | **1** | **18** | **471** | **490** | 1 | 11 | 451 | 463 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total plan investment assets, at fair value** <sup>(2)</sup> | $**11135** | $**8352** | $**479** | $**19966** | $10204 | $8616 | $460 | $19280 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Other investments includes insurance annuity contracts of $452 million and $432 million and other various investments of $38 million and $31 million at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

<sup>(2)</sup> At December 31, 2025 and 2024, excludes $2.0 billion and $1.8 billion of certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient and are not required to be classified in the fair value hierarchy.

**Level 3 Fair Value Measurements**

Investments classified in level 3 of the fair value hierarchy increased $19 million in 2025 to $479 million due to $5 million in positive asset returns and $14 million of net purchases. In 2024, level 3 investments increased $23 million to $460 million due to $5 million in negative asset returns and $28 million of net purchases. In 2023, level 3 investments increased $16 million to $437 million due to $4 million in positive asset returns and $12 million of net purchases.

**Projected Benefit Payments**

Benefit payments projected to be made from the Qualified Pension Plan, Non-U.S. Pension Plans, Nonqualified and Other Pension Plans, and Postretirement Health and Life Plans are presented in the table below.

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| ***Projected Benefit Payments*** | ***Projected Benefit Payments*** | ***Projected Benefit Payments*** | ***Projected Benefit Payments*** | |
| (Dollars in millions) | **Qualified**<br>**Pension Plan** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Non-U.S.**<br>**Pension Plans** <sup>(2)</sup> | **Nonqualified**<br>**and Other**<br>**Pension Plans** <sup>(2)</sup> | **Postretirement Health and Life Plans** <sup>(3)</sup> |
| 2026 | $904 | $112 | $230 | $64 |
| 2027 | 919 | 114 | 221 | 62 |
| 2028 | 911 | 120 | 211 | 60 |
| 2029 | 905 | 127 | 200 | 58 |
| 2030 | 878 | 131 | 190 | 56 |
| 2031-2035 | 4166 | 686 | 778 | 247 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Benefit payments expected to be made from the plan's assets.

<sup>(2)</sup> Benefit payments expected to be made from a combination of the plans' and the Corporation's assets.

<sup>(3)</sup> Benefit payments (net of retiree contributions) expected to be made from a combination of the plans' and the Corporation's assets.

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**Defined Contribution Plans**

The Corporation maintains qualified and nonqualified defined contribution retirement plans. The Corporation recorded expense of $1.3 billion in both 2025 and 2024 and $1.2 billion in 2023 related to the qualified defined contribution plans. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, 139 million and 153 million shares of the Corporation's common stock were held by these plans. Payments to the plans for dividends on common stock were $158 million, $165 million and $166 million in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Certain non-U.S. employees are covered under defined contribution pension plans that are separately administered in accordance with local laws.

**NOTE 18 Stock-based Compensation Plans**

The Corporation administers a number of equity compensation plans, with awards being granted predominantly from the Bank of America Corporation Equity Plan (BACEP). Under this plan, 990 million shares of the Corporation's common stock are authorized to be used for grants of awards.

During 2025 and 2024, the Corporation granted 107 million and 121 million RSUs to certain employees under the BACEP. These RSUs were authorized to settle predominantly in shares of common stock of the Corporation. Certain RSUs will be settled in cash or contain settlement provisions that subject these awards to variable accounting whereby compensation expense is adjusted to fair value based on changes in the share price of the Corporation's common stock up to the settlement date. The RSUs granted in 2025 and 2024 predominantly vest over four years in one-fourth increments on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date, provided that the employee remains continuously employed with the Corporation during that time, and will be expensed ratably over the vesting period, net of estimated forfeitures, for non-retirement eligible employees based on the grant-date fair value of the shares. Of the RSUs granted in 2025 and 2024, 38 million and 42 million do not include retirement eligibility. For all other RSUs granted to employees who are retirement eligible, they are deemed authorized as of the beginning of the year preceding the grant date when the incentive award plans are generally approved. As a result, the estimated value is expensed ratably over the year preceding the grant date. The compensation cost for the stock-based plans was $4.2 billion, $3.6 billion and $3.1 billion, and the related income tax benefit was $1.0 billion, $872 million and $733 million for 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. At December 31, 2025, there was an estimated $4.7 billion of total unrecognized compensation cost related to certain share-based compensation awards that is expected to be recognized generally over a period of up to 4 years, with a weighted-average period of 2.5 years.

**Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units**

The total fair value of restricted stock and restricted stock units vested in 2025, 2024 and 2023 was $4.0 billion, $2.6 billion and $2.6 billion, respectively. The following table presents the status at December 31, 2025 of the share-settled restricted stock and restricted stock units and changes during 2025.

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| | **Shares/Units** | **Weighted-<br>average Grant Date Fair Value** |
| Outstanding at January 1, 2025 | 265023664 | $35.43 |
| Granted | 103500953 | 45.25 |
| Vested | (87590322) | 36.76 |
| Canceled | (10393790) | 39.63 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Outstanding at December 31, 2025** | **270540505** | **38.60** |

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**NOTE 19 Income Taxes** 

The Corporation pays taxes in U.S. and Non-U.S. jurisdictions based on income. The table below presents income before income tax expense disaggregated by U.S. and Non-U.S. jurisdictions for 2025, 2024 and 2023.

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| ***Income Before Income Tax Expense*** | ***Income Before Income Tax Expense*** | ***Income Before Income Tax Expense*** | ***Income Before Income Tax Expense*** |
| | **December 31** | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| U.S. | $**28813** | $24251 | $23978 |
| Non-U.S. <sup>(1)</sup> | **8882** | 8972 | 8552 |
| **Income before income tax expense** | $**37695** | $33223 | $32530 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Income is related to the tax jurisdiction of the legal entity's principal place of business.

The components of income tax expense for 2025, 2024 and 2023 are presented in the table below.

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| ***Income Tax Expense*** | ***Income Tax Expense*** | | |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| **Current income tax expense** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. federal | $**4202** | $4709 | $4760 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. state and local | **442** | 603 | 559 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. | **2247** | 2065 | 1918 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total current expense | **6891** | 7377 | 7237 |
| **Deferred income tax expense (benefit)** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. federal | **(114)** | (1679) | (1233) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. state and local | **239** | 153 | (62) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. | **170** | 399 | 283 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total deferred expense (benefit) | **295** | (1127) | (1012) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total income tax expense** | $**7186** | $6250 | $6225 |

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Total income tax expense does not reflect the tax effects of items that are included in OCI each period. For more information, see *Note 14 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss))*. Other tax effects included in OCI each period resulted in an expense of $1.0 billion, $1.5 billion and $892 million in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Income tax expense for 2025, 2024 and 2023 varied from the amount computed by applying the statutory income tax rate to income before income taxes. The Corporation's federal statutory tax rate was 21 percent for 2025, 2024 and 2023. A reconciliation of the expected U.S. federal income tax expense, calculated by applying the federal statutory tax rate, to the Corporation's actual income tax expense, and the effective tax rates for 2025, 2024 and 2023 are presented in the following table.

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| ***Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense*** | ***Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense*** | ***Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense*** | ***Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense*** | ***Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense*** | ***Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense*** | ***Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense*** |
|  | **Amount** | **Percent** | Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | **2025** | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2023 |
| Expected U.S. federal income tax expense | $**7916** | **21.0%** | $6976 | 21.0% | $6831 | 21.0% |
| Increase (decrease) in taxes resulting from: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;State and local income tax, net of federal income tax deduction | **726** | **2.0** | 690 | 2.1 | 331 | 1.0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax credits |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PTCs and LIHTCs accounted for under PAM | **(633)** | **(1.7)** | (587) | (1.8) | (600) | (1.8) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ITCs and other PTCs | **(705)** | **(1.9)** | (924) | (2.8) | (568) | (1.7) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | **(216)** | **(0.6)** | (307) | (0.9) | (227) | (0.7) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nontaxable or nondeductible items |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax-exempt income, including dividends | **(405)** | **(1.1)** | (477) | (1.4) | (411) | (1.3) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nondeductible expenses | **419** | **1.1** | 426 | 1.2 | 405 | 1.2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | **(215)** | **(0.6)** | (15) |  | (24) | (0.1) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in unrecognized tax benefits | **(187)** | **(0.5)** | (99) | (0.3) | (26) | (0.1) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign tax effects | **550** | **1.5** | 586 | 1.7 | 381 | 1.2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Effect of cross-border tax laws | **(205)** | **(0.5)** | (175) | (0.5) | (83) | (0.3) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in valuation allowances | **149** | **0.4** | 224 | 0.7 | 303 | 0.9 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | **(8)** | **—** | (68) | (0.2) | (87) | (0.2) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total income tax expense (benefit)** | $**7186** | **19.1%** | $6250 | 18.8% | $6225 | 19.1% |

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Tax credits originate from investments in affordable housing and renewable energy partnerships and similar entities. Increases in tax credits recognized in 2025 and 2024, compared to 2023, were primarily driven by the Corporation's growth in the volume of investments in wind and solar renewable energy production facilities. For more information, see *Note 6 – Securitizations and Other Variable Interest Entities*.

The majority (greater than 50 percent) of the state and local income taxes, net of federal income tax deduction, in the respective periods above were attributable to New York City, New York State and California in 2025; California, New York State and New York City in 2024; and New York State and New York City in 2023.

The reconciliation of the beginning unrecognized tax benefits (UTB) balance to the ending balance is presented in the table below.

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| ***Reconciliation of the Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits*** | ***Reconciliation of the Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits*** | ***Reconciliation of the Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits*** | ***Reconciliation of the Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits*** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| **Balance, January 1** | $**684** | $811 | $1056 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Increases related to positions taken during the current year | **54** | 55 | 76 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Increases related to positions taken during prior years <sup>(1)</sup>  | **24** | 39 | 139 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Decreases related to positions taken during prior years <sup>(1)</sup>  | **(214)** | (134) | (32) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Settlements | **(46)** | (62) | (380) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Expiration of statute of limitations | **(19)** | (25) | (48) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Balance, December 31** | $**483** | $684 | $811 |

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<sup>(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</sup>The sum of the positions taken during prior years differs from the $(187) million, $(99) million and $(26) million in the Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense table due to temporary items, state items and jurisdictional offsets, as well as the inclusion of interest in the Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense table.

At December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the balance of the Corporation's UTBs which would, if recognized, affect the Corporation's effective tax rate was $415 million, $573 million and $671 million, respectively. Included in the UTB balance are some items the recognition of which would not affect the effective tax rate, such as the tax effect of certain temporary differences, the portion of gross state UTBs that would be offset by the tax benefit of the associated federal deduction and the portion of gross non-U.S. UTBs that would be offset by tax reductions in other jurisdictions.

The Corporation recognized an interest benefit of $26 million in 2025, interest benefit of $9 million in 2024 and interest expense of $35 million in 2023. At 2025 and 2024, the Corporation's accrual for interest and penalties that related to income taxes, net of taxes and remittances, was $72 million and $105 million.

The Corporation files income tax returns in more than 60 states and municipalities and more than 40 non-U.S. jurisdictions each year. The IRS and other tax authorities in countries and states in which the Corporation has significant business operations examine tax returns periodically (continuously in some jurisdictions). The table below summarizes the status of examinations by major jurisdiction for the Corporation and various subsidiaries at December 31, 2025.

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| ***Tax Examination Status*** | ***Tax Examination Status*** | ***Tax Examination Status*** |
| | **Years under**<br>**Examination** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Status at<br>December 31, 2025** |
| United States | 2017-2023 | Field Examination |
| California | 2018-2021 | Field Examination |
| New York | 2022-2024 | Field Examination |
| New York City | 2022-2024 | To begin in 2026 |
| United Kingdom <sup>(2)</sup> | 2021-2023 | Field Examination |

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<sup>(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</sup>All tax years subsequent to the years shown remain subject to examination.

<sup>(2)</sup> Field examination for tax year 2024 to begin in 2026.

Significant components of the Corporation's net deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2025 and 2024 are presented in the following table.

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| ***Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities*** | ***Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities*** | ***Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities*** |
| | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 |
| **Deferred tax assets** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax attribute carryforwards | $**12875** | 11898 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allowance for credit losses | **3415** | 3463 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease liability | **2025** | 2169 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Employee compensation and retirement benefits | **1807** | 1760 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued expenses | **1030** | 1379 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Security, loan and debt valuations | **559** | 2680 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | **2469** | 2339 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gross deferred tax assets | **24180** | 25688 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Valuation allowance | **(2310)** | (2361) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation<br> allowance | **21870** | 23327 |
| **Deferred tax liabilities** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equipment lease financing | **3246** | 3021 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Right-of-use asset | **1873** | 2025 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | **1747** | 1920 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gross deferred tax liabilities | **6866** | 6966 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net deferred tax assets** | $**15004** | 16361 |

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The table below summarizes the deferred tax assets and related valuation allowances recognized for the net operating loss (NOL) and tax credit carryforwards at December 31, 2025.

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| ***Net Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward Deferred Tax Assets*** | ***Net Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward Deferred Tax Assets*** | ***Net Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward Deferred Tax Assets*** | ***Net Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward Deferred Tax Assets*** | ***Net Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward Deferred Tax Assets*** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **Deferred<br>Tax Asset** | **Valuation<br>Allowance** | **Net<br>Deferred<br>Tax Asset** | **First Year<br>Expiring** |
| Net operating losses - U.K. <sup>(1)</sup> | $7447 | $— | $**7447** |  |
| Net operating losses - other non-U.S.  | 67 | (25) | **42** | Various |
| Net operating losses - U.S. states <sup>(2)</sup> | 389 | (242) | **147** | Various |
| General business credits | 3920 |  | **3920** | After 2045 |
| Foreign tax credits | 1052 | (1052) | **—** | After 2028 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Represents U.K. broker-dealer net operating losses that may be carried forward indefinitely.

<sup>(2)</sup> The net operating losses and related valuation allowances for U.S. states before considering the benefit of federal deductions were $492 million and $307 million.

Management concluded that no valuation allowance was necessary to reduce the deferred tax assets related to the U.K. NOL carryforwards and U.S. federal and certain state NOL carryforwards since estimated future taxable income will be sufficient to utilize these assets prior to their expiration. Additionally, the Corporation's U.K. net deferred tax assets consist primarily of NOLs that are expected to be realized in a U.K. subsidiary over an extended number of years. Management's conclusion is supported by financial results, profit forecasts for the relevant entity and the indefinite period to carry forward NOLs. However, a material change in those estimates could lead management to reassess such valuation allowance conclusions.

At December 31, 2025, the Corporation did not record U.S. federal income taxes on temporary differences related to certain investments in non-U.S. subsidiaries because these investments are considered to be permanently reinvested. If a deferred tax liability had been recognized, the amount would be approximately $1.0 billion.

The following table summarizes cash taxes paid, net of refunds received, for jurisdictions that represented five percent or more of total income taxes paid, net of refunds received.

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| ***Income Taxes Paid*** | ***Income Taxes Paid*** | ***Income Taxes Paid*** | ***Income Taxes Paid*** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| **Taxes paid by jurisdiction** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. federal | $**1050** | $1143 | $775 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. state and local |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;California <sup>(1)</sup> | **not required** | not required | 230 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | **651** | 569 | 525 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total U.S. state and local | **651** | 569 | 755 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;United Kingdom | **433** | 578 | 519 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;India | **272** | 292 | 266 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | **1524** | 1240 | 1090 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Non-U.S. | **2229** | 2110 | 1875 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total income taxes paid** | $**3930** | $3822 | $3405 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Amounts are not required as the total for the periods presented is less than five percent of the total income taxes paid.

**NOTE 20 Fair Value Measurements**

Under applicable accounting standards, fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The Corporation determines the fair values of its financial instruments under applicable accounting standards that require an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The Corporation categorizes its financial instruments into three levels based on the established fair value hierarchy and conducts a review of fair value hierarchy classifications on a quarterly basis. Transfers into or out of a particular level of hierarchy occur when there is a change in the observability or unobservability of the inputs that are significant to the valuation. For more information regarding the fair value hierarchy and how the Corporation measures fair value, see *Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Principles.* The Corporation accounts for certain financial instruments under the fair value option. For more information, see *Note 21 – Fair Value Option*.

**Valuation Techniques**

The following sections outline the valuation methodologies for the Corporation's assets and liabilities. While the Corporation believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.

During 2025, there were no significant changes to valuation approaches or techniques that had, or are expected to have, a material impact on the Corporation's consolidated financial position or results of operations.

***Trading Account Assets and Liabilities and Debt Securities***

The fair values of trading account assets and liabilities are primarily based on actively traded markets where prices are based on either direct market quotes or observed transactions. The fair values of debt securities are generally based on quoted market prices or market prices for similar assets. Liquidity is a significant factor in the determination of the fair values of trading account assets and liabilities and debt securities. Market price quotes may not be readily available for some positions such as positions within a market sector where trading activity has slowed significantly or ceased. Some of these instruments are valued using a discounted cash flow

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model, which estimates the fair value of the securities using internal credit risk, and interest rate and prepayment risk models that incorporate management's best estimate of current key assumptions such as default rates, loss severity and prepayment rates. Principal and interest cash flows are discounted using an observable discount rate for similar instruments with adjustments that management believes a market participant would consider in determining fair value for the specific security. Other instruments are valued using a net asset value approach that considers the value of the underlying securities. Underlying assets are valued using external pricing services, where available, or matrix pricing based on the vintages and ratings. Situations of illiquidity generally are triggered by the market's perception of credit uncertainty regarding a single company or a specific market sector. In these instances, fair value is determined based on limited available market information and other factors, principally from reviewing the issuer's financial statements and changes in credit ratings made by one or more rating agencies.

***Derivative Assets and Liabilities***

The fair values of derivative assets and liabilities traded in the OTC market are determined using quantitative models that utilize multiple market inputs including interest rates, prices and indices to generate continuous yield or pricing curves and volatility factors to value the position. The majority of market inputs are actively quoted and can be validated through external sources, including brokers, market transactions and third-party pricing services. When third-party pricing services are used, the methods and assumptions are reviewed by the Corporation. Estimation risk is greater for derivative asset and liability positions that are either option-based or have longer maturity dates where observable market inputs are less readily available, or are unobservable, in which case, quantitative-based extrapolations of rate, price or index scenarios are used in determining fair values. The fair values of derivative assets and liabilities include adjustments for market liquidity, counterparty credit quality and other instrument-specific factors, where appropriate. In addition, the Corporation incorporates within its fair value measurements of OTC derivatives a valuation adjustment to reflect the credit risk associated with the net position. Positions are netted by counterparty, and fair value for net long exposures is adjusted for counterparty credit risk while the fair value for net short exposures is adjusted for the Corporation's own credit risk. The Corporation also incorporates FVA within its fair value measurements to include funding costs on uncollateralized derivatives and derivatives where the Corporation is not permitted to use the collateral it receives. An estimate of severity of loss is also used in the determination of fair value, primarily based on market data.

***Loans and Loan Commitments***

The fair values of loans and loan commitments are based on market prices, where available, or discounted cash flow analyses using market-based credit spreads of comparable debt instruments or credit derivatives of the specific borrower or comparable borrowers. Results of discounted cash flow analyses may be adjusted, as appropriate, to reflect other market conditions or the perceived credit risk of the borrower.

***Mortgage Servicing Rights***

The fair values of MSRs are primarily determined using an option-adjusted spread valuation approach, which factors in prepayment risk to determine the fair value of MSRs. This approach consists of projecting servicing cash flows under multiple interest rate scenarios and discounting these cash flows using risk-adjusted discount rates.

***Loans Held-for-sale***

The fair values of LHFS are based on quoted market prices, where available, or are determined by discounting estimated cash flows using interest rates approximating the Corporation's current origination rates for similar loans adjusted to reflect the inherent credit risk. The borrower-specific credit risk is embedded within the market prices, where available, or is implied by considering loan performance when selecting comparables.

***Short-term Borrowings and Long-term Debt***

The Corporation issues structured liabilities that have coupons or repayment terms linked to the performance of debt or equity securities, interest rates, indices, currencies or commodities. The fair values of these structured liabilities are estimated using quantitative models for the combined derivative and debt portions of the notes. These models incorporate observable and, in some instances, unobservable inputs including security prices, interest rate yield curves, option volatility, currency, commodity or equity rates and correlations among these inputs. The Corporation also considers the impact of its own credit spread in determining the discount rate used to value these liabilities. The credit spread is determined by reference to observable spreads in the secondary bond market.

***Securities Financing Agreements***

The fair values of certain reverse repurchase agreements, repurchase agreements and securities borrowed transactions are determined using quantitative models, including discounted cash flow models that require the use of multiple market inputs including interest rates and spreads to generate continuous yield or pricing curves, and volatility factors. The majority of market inputs are actively quoted and can be validated through external sources, including brokers, market transactions and third-party pricing services.

***Deposits***

The fair values of deposits are determined using quantitative models, including discounted cash flow models that require the use of multiple market inputs including interest rates and spreads to generate continuous yield or pricing curves, and volatility factors. The majority of market inputs are actively quoted and can be validated through external sources, including brokers, market transactions and third-party pricing services. The Corporation considers the impact of its own credit spread in the valuation of these liabilities. The credit risk is determined by reference to observable credit spreads in the secondary cash market.

***Asset-backed Secured Financings***

The fair values of asset-backed secured financings are based on external broker bids, where available, or are determined by discounting estimated cash flows using interest rates approximating the Corporation's current origination rates for similar loans, adjusted to reflect the inherent credit risk.

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**Recurring Fair Value** 

Assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2025 and 2024, including financial instruments that the Corporation accounts for under the fair value option, are summarized in the following tables.

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| | **Fair Value Measurements** | **Fair Value Measurements** | **Fair Value Measurements** | | |
| (Dollars in millions) | **Level 1** | **Level 2** | **Level 3** | **Netting Adjustments** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Assets/Liabilities at Fair Value** |
| **Assets** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Time deposits placed and other short-term investments | $**1242** | $**—** | $**—** | $**—** | $**1242** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell | **—** | **672313** | **—** | **(486822)** | **185491** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trading account assets: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Treasury and government agencies | **83234** | **3036** | **—** | **—** | **86270** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate securities, trading loans and other | **—** | **59456** | **1922** | **—** | **61378** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equity securities | **77225** | **39110** | **322** | **—** | **116657** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. sovereign debt | **5745** | **41014** | **240** | **—** | **46999** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage trading loans, MBS and ABS: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. government-sponsored agency guaranteed | **—** | **44691** | **9** | **—** | **44700** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage trading loans, ABS and other MBS | **—** | **10024** | **926** | **—** | **10950** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total trading account assets <sup>(2)</sup> | **166204** | **197331** | **3419** | **—** | **366954** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative assets | **18469** | **269936** | **3802** | **(251326)** | **40881** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;AFS debt securities: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Treasury and government agencies | **249025** | **809** | **—** | **—** | **249834** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage-backed securities: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency | **—** | **33141** | **—** | **—** | **33141** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency-collateralized mortgage obligations | **—** | **19199** | **—** | **—** | **19199** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-agency residential | **—** | **263** | **9** | **—** | **272** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial | **—** | **38472** | **22** | **—** | **38494** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. securities | **235** | **31488** | **44** | **—** | **31767** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other taxable securities | **—** | **6026** | **278** | **—** | **6304** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax-exempt securities | **—** | **7787** | **—** | **—** | **7787** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total AFS debt securities | **249260** | **137185** | **353** | **—** | **386798** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other debt securities carried at fair value: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Treasury and government agencies | **3285** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **3285** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-agency residential MBS | **—** | **123** | **125** | **—** | **248** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. and other securities | **664** | **11980** | **—** | **—** | **12644** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total other debt securities carried at fair value | **3949** | **12103** | **125** | **—** | **16177** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans and leases | **—** | **3422** | **76** | **—** | **3498** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans held-for-sale | **—** | **2216** | **55** | **—** | **2271** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other assets <sup>(3)</sup> | **3742** | **3198** | **2118** | **—** | **9058** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total assets** <sup>(4)</sup> | $**442866** | $**1297704** | $**9948** | $**(738148)** | $**1012370** |
| **Liabilities** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest-bearing deposits in U.S. offices | $**—** | $**1223** | $**—** | $**—** | $**1223** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase | **—** | **709889** | **—** | **(486822)** | **223067** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trading account liabilities: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Treasury and government agencies | **8174** | **5** | **—** | **—** | **8179** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equity securities | **58980** | **6063** | **14** | **—** | **65057** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. sovereign debt | **4771** | **15644** | **—** | **—** | **20415** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate securities and other | **—** | **12214** | **119** | **—** | **12333** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage trading loans and ABS | **—** | **12** | **—** | **—** | **12** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total trading account liabilities | **71925** | **33938** | **133** | **—** | **105996** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative liabilities | **18470** | **274002** | **5115** | **(255511)** | **42076** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Short-term borrowings | **—** | **8011** | **40** | **—** | **8051** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued expenses and other liabilities | **4656** | **4312** | **28** | **—** | **8996** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term debt | **—** | **72110** | **481** | **—** | **72591** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total liabilities** <sup>(4)</sup> | $**95051** | $**1103485** | $**5797** | $**(742333)** | $**462000** |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Amounts represent the impact of legally enforceable master netting agreements and also cash collateral held or placed with the same counterparties.

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes securities with a fair value of $13.2 billion that were segregated in compliance with securities regulations or deposited with clearing organizations. This amount is included in the parenthetical disclosure on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Trading account assets also includes certain commodities inventory of $27 million that is accounted for at the lower of cost or net realizable value, which is the current selling price less any costs to sell.

<sup>(3)</sup> Includes MSRs, which are classified as Level 3 assets, of $946 million.

<sup>(4)</sup> Total recurring Level 3 assets were 0.29 percent of total consolidated assets, and total recurring Level 3 liabilities were 0.19 percent of total consolidated liabilities.

**155** Bank of America<br>

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| | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| | Fair Value Measurements | Fair Value Measurements | Fair Value Measurements | | |
| (Dollars in millions) | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Netting Adjustments <sup>(1)</sup> | Assets/Liabilities at Fair Value |
| **Assets** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Time deposits placed and other short-term investments | $1318 | $— | $— | $— | $1318 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell |  | 521878 |  | (377377) | 144501 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trading account assets: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Treasury and government agencies | 66582 | 3940 |  |  | 70522 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate securities, trading loans and other |  | 43222 | 1814 |  | 45036 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equity securities | 66783 | 36450 | 374 |  | 103607 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. sovereign debt | 3017 | 36763 | 344 |  | 40124 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage trading loans, MBS and ABS: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. government-sponsored agency guaranteed |  | 43850 | 5 |  | 43855 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage trading loans, ABS and other MBS |  | 10343 | 973 |  | 11316 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total trading account assets <sup>(2)</sup> | 136382 | 174568 | 3510 |  | 314460 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative assets | 14626 | 289940 | 3562 | (267180) | 40948 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;AFS debt securities: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Treasury and government agencies | 233671 | 908 |  |  | 234579 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage-backed securities: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency |  | 31202 |  |  | 31202 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agency-collateralized mortgage obligations |  | 19318 |  |  | 19318 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-agency residential |  | 38 | 247 |  | 285 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial |  | 25274 | 328 |  | 25602 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. securities | 75 | 22320 | 36 |  | 22431 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other taxable securities |  | 4603 |  |  | 4603 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax-exempt securities |  | 8412 |  |  | 8412 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total AFS debt securities | 233746 | 112075 | 611 |  | 346432 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other debt securities carried at fair value: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Treasury and government agencies | 3885 |  |  |  | 3885 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-agency residential MBS |  | 101 | 149 |  | 250 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. and other securities | 854 | 7186 |  |  | 8040 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total other debt securities carried at fair value | 4739 | 7287 | 149 |  | 12175 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans and leases |  | 4167 | 82 |  | 4249 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans held-for-sale |  | 2082 | 132 |  | 2214 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other assets <sup>(3)</sup> | 8279 | 2928 | 1969 |  | 13176 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total assets** <sup>(4)</sup> | $399090 | $1114925 | $10015 | $(644557) | $879473 |
| **Liabilities** |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest-bearing deposits in U.S. offices | $— | $310 | $— | $— | $310 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase |  | 570236 |  | (377377) | 192859 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trading account liabilities: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Treasury and government agencies | 16408 | 195 |  |  | 16603 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equity securities | 40066 | 4843 | 10 |  | 44919 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. sovereign debt | 2727 | 17279 |  |  | 20006 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate securities and other |  | 10871 | 110 |  | 10981 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage trading loans and ABS |  | 34 |  |  | 34 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total trading account liabilities | 59201 | 33222 | 120 |  | 92543 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative liabilities | 15354 | 284810 | 5523 | (266334) | 39353 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Short-term borrowings |  | 6245 |  |  | 6245 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 9113 | 3997 | 89 |  | 13199 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term debt |  | 49452 | 553 |  | 50005 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total liabilities** <sup>(4)</sup> | $83668 | $948272 | $6285 | $(643711) | $394514 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Amounts represent the impact of legally enforceable master netting agreements and also cash collateral held or placed with the same counterparties.

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes securities with a fair value of $18.3 billion that were segregated in compliance with securities regulations or deposited with clearing organizations. This amount is included in the parenthetical disclosure on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Trading account assets also includes certain commodities inventory of $99 million that is accounted for at the lower of cost or net realizable value, which is the current selling price less any costs to sell.

<sup>(3)</sup> Includes MSRs, which are classified as Level 3 assets, of $972 million.

<sup>(4)</sup> Total recurring Level 3 assets were 0.31 percent of total consolidated assets, and total recurring Level 3 liabilities were 0.21 percent of total consolidated liabilities.

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The following tables present a reconciliation of all assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during 2025, 2024 and 2023, including net realized and unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings and accumulated OCI. Transfers into Level 3 occur primarily due to decreased price observability, and transfers out of Level 3 occur primarily due to increased price observability. Transfers occur on a regular basis for long-term debt instruments due to changes in the impact of unobservable inputs on the value of the embedded derivative in relation to the instrument as a whole.

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| ***Level 3 – Fair Value Measurements*** <sup>(1)</sup> | ***Level 3 – Fair Value Measurements*** <sup>(1)</sup> | ***Level 3 – Fair Value Measurements*** <sup>(1)</sup> | ***Level 3 – Fair Value Measurements*** <sup>(1)</sup> | ***Level 3 – Fair Value Measurements*** <sup>(1)</sup> | ***Level 3 – Fair Value Measurements*** <sup>(1)</sup> | ***Level 3 – Fair Value Measurements*** <sup>(1)</sup> | ***Level 3 – Fair Value Measurements*** <sup>(1)</sup> | ***Level 3 – Fair Value Measurements*** <sup>(1)</sup> | ***Level 3 – Fair Value Measurements*** <sup>(1)</sup> | ***Level 3 – Fair Value Measurements*** <sup>(1)</sup> | ***Level 3 – Fair Value Measurements*** <sup>(1)</sup> |
| | **Balance<br>January 1** | **Total Realized/Unrealized Gains (Losses) in Net Income** <sup>(2)</sup> | **Gains** <br>**(Losses)**<br>**in OCI** <sup>(3)</sup> | **Gross** | **Gross** | **Gross** | **Gross** | **Gross<br>Transfers<br>into<br>Level 3** | **Gross<br>Transfers<br>out of<br>Level 3** | **Balance December 31** | **Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) in Net Income Related to Financial Instruments Still Held** <sup>(2)</sup> |
| (Dollars in millions) | **Balance<br>January 1** | **Total Realized/Unrealized Gains (Losses) in Net Income** <sup>(2)</sup> | **Gains** <br>**(Losses)**<br>**in OCI** <sup>(3)</sup> | **Purchases** | **Sales** | **Issuances** | **Settlements** | **Gross<br>Transfers<br>into<br>Level 3** | **Gross<br>Transfers<br>out of<br>Level 3** | **Balance December 31** | **Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) in Net Income Related to Financial Instruments Still Held** <sup>(2)</sup> |
| Year Ended December 31, 2025 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Trading account assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate securities, trading loans and other  | $**1814** | $**185** | $**3** | $**1849** | $**(1093)** | $**40** | $**(1114)** | $**690** | $**(452)** | $**1922** | $**(88)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Equity securities | **374** | **4** | **—** | **187** | **(57)** | **—** | **(105)** | **156** | **(237)** | **322** | **(13)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. sovereign debt | **344** | **87** | **23** | **36** | **—** | **—** | **(226)** | **—** | **(24)** | **240** | **62** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage trading loans, MBS and ABS | **978** | **(128)** | **—** | **283** | **(283)** | **—** | **(189)** | **435** | **(161)** | **935** | **(126)** |
| Total trading account assets | **3510** | **148** | **26** | **2355** | **(1433)** | **40** | **(1634)** | **1281** | **(874)** | **3419** | **(165)** |
| Net derivative assets (liabilities) <sup>(4)</sup> | **(1961)** | **632** | **—** | **1315** | **(1859)** | **—** | **191** | **(422)** | **791** | **(1313)** | **(130)** |
| AFS debt securities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-agency residential MBS | **247** | **1** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **6** | **(245)** | **9** | **1** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial MBS | **328** | **(2)** | **4** | **258** | **—** | **—** | **(114)** | **—** | **(452)** | **22** | **(3)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. and other taxable securities | **36** | **(1)** | **(3)** | **677** | **(1)** | **—** | **(3)** | **125** | **(508)** | **322** | **(1)** |
| Total AFS debt securities | **611** | **(2)** | **1** | **935** | **(1)** | **—** | **(117)** | **131** | **(1205)** | **353** | **(3)** |
| Other debt securities carried at fair value – Non-agency residential MBS | **149** | **6** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **2** | **85** | **(117)** | **125** | **(39)** |
| Loans and leases <sup>(56)</sup> | **82** | **2** | **—** | **2** | **—** | **24** | **(78)** | **44** | **—** | **76** | **2** |
| Loans held-for-sale <sup>(56)</sup> | **132** | **29** | **3** | **1** | **(14)** | **—** | **(70)** | **—** | **(26)** | **55** | **(13)** |
| Other assets <sup>(67)</sup> | **1969** | **(163)** | **28** | **505** | **—** | **154** | **(375)** | **—** | **—** | **2118** | **(207)** |
| Trading account liabilities – Equity securities | **(10)** | **(1)** | **—** | **4** | **(3)** | **—** | **—** | **(7)** | **3** | **(14)** | **(1)** |
| Trading account liabilities – Corporate securities <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and other | **(110)** | **4** | **—** | **—** | **(15)** | **(2)** | **21** | **(18)** | **1** | **(119)** | **11** |
| Short-term borrowings <sup>(5)</sup> | **—** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **(42)** | **2** | **—** | **—** | **(40)** | **—** |
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities <sup>(5)</sup> | **(89)** | **(106)** | **—** | **172** | **—** | **—** | **(1)** | **(4)** | **—** | **(28)** | **(53)** |
| Long-term debt <sup>(5)</sup> | **(553)** | **(11)** | **(5)** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **133** | **(45)** | **—** | **(481)** | **(6)** |
| Year Ended December 31, 2024 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Trading account assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate securities, trading loans and other | $1689 | $87 | $(6) | $1128 | $(913) | $44 | $(1158) | $1125 | $(182) | $1814 | $324 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equity securities | 187 | 50 |  | 255 | (65) |  | (62) | 62 | (53) | 374 | (12) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. sovereign debt | 396 | (1) | (57) | 82 | (16) |  | (79) | 19 |  | 344 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage trading loans, MBS and ABS | 1217 | (151) |  | 420 | (617) |  | (63) | 369 | (197) | 978 | (172) |
| Total trading account assets | 3489 | (15) | (63) | 1885 | (1611) | 44 | (1362) | 1575 | (432) | 3510 | 140 |
| Net derivative assets (liabilities) <sup>(4)</sup> | (2494) | 1035 |  | 1104 | (1338) |  | (576) | (696) | 1004 | (1961) | (132) |
| AFS debt securities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-agency residential MBS | 273 | 8 | 57 |  |  |  | (152) | 191 | (130) | 247 | 6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial MBS |  | (8) | 1 | 338 |  |  | (3) |  |  | 328 | (8) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. and other taxable securities | 103 | (1) |  |  |  |  | (66) | 7 | (7) | 36 | 1 |
| Total AFS debt securities | 376 | (1) | 58 | 338 |  |  | (221) | 198 | (137) | 611 | (1) |
| Other debt securities carried at fair value – Non-agency residential MBS | 69 | 5 |  |  |  |  | (27) | 118 | (16) | 149 | (1) |
| Loans and leases <sup>(56)</sup> | 93 | 1 |  |  |  | 1 | (13) |  |  | 82 |  |
| Loans held-for-sale <sup>(56)</sup> | 164 | (6) | (7) | 25 |  | 1 | (45) |  |  | 132 | (15) |
| Other assets <sup>(67)</sup> | 1657 | 279 | (52) | 272 | (6) | 139 | (321) | 1 |  | 1969 | 47 |
| Trading account liabilities – Equity securities | (12) | 9 |  |  | (4) |  | 7 | (21) | 11 | (10) | **6** |
| Trading account liabilities – Corporate securities <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and other | (39) | (55) |  | (7) | (15) | (3) | 26 | (17) |  | (110) | **(69)** |
| Short-term borrowings <sup>(5)</sup> | (10) | 1 |  |  |  | (9) | 18 |  |  |  |  |
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities <sup>(5)</sup> | (21) | (234) |  | 165 |  |  | 1 |  |  | (89) | (224) |
| Long-term debt <sup>(5)</sup> | (614) | 64 | (25) |  |  |  | 23 | (1) |  | (553) | 65 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Assets (liabilities). For assets, increase (decrease) to Level 3 and for liabilities, (increase) decrease to Level 3.

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes gains (losses) reported in earnings in the following income statement line items: Trading account assets/liabilities - market making and similar activities and other income; Net derivative assets (liabilities) - market making and similar activities and other income; AFS debt securities - other income; Other debt securities carried at fair value - other income; Loans and leases - other income; Loans held-for-sale - market making and similar activities and other income; Other assets - market making and similar activities and other income; Short-term borrowings - market making and similar activities; Accrued expenses and other liabilities - other income; Long-term debt - market making and similar activities.

<sup>(3)</sup> Includes unrealized gains (losses) in OCI on AFS debt securities, foreign currency translation adjustments, derivatives designated in cash flow hedges and the impact of changes in the Corporation's credit spreads on long-term debt accounted for under the fair value option. Amounts include net unrealized gains (losses) of $50 million and $(104) million related to financial instruments still held at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

<sup>(4)</sup> Net derivative assets (liabilities) include derivative assets of $3.8 billion and $3.6 billion and derivative liabilities of $5.1 billion and $5.5 billion at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

<sup>(5)</sup> Amounts represent instruments that are accounted for under the fair value option.

<sup>(6)</sup> Issuances represent loan originations and MSRs recognized following securitizations or whole-loan sales.

<sup>(7)</sup> Settlements primarily represent the net change in fair value of the MSR asset due to the recognition of modeled cash flows and the passage of time.

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| ***Level 3 – Fair Value Measurements*** <sup>(1)</sup> | ***Level 3 – Fair Value Measurements*** <sup>(1)</sup> | ***Level 3 – Fair Value Measurements*** <sup>(1)</sup> | ***Level 3 – Fair Value Measurements*** <sup>(1)</sup> | | | | | | | | |
| (Dollars in millions) | **Balance<br>January 1** | **Total Realized/Unrealized Gains (Losses) in Net**<br> **Income** <sup>(2)</sup> | **Gains**<br>**(Losses)**<br>**in OCI** <sup>(3)</sup> | **Gross** | **Gross** | **Gross** | **Gross** | **Gross<br>Transfers<br>into<br>Level 3** | **Gross<br>Transfers<br>out of<br>Level 3** | **Balance<br>December 31** | **Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) in Net Income Related to Financial Instruments Still Held** <sup>(2)</sup> |
| (Dollars in millions) | **Balance<br>January 1** | **Total Realized/Unrealized Gains (Losses) in Net**<br> **Income** <sup>(2)</sup> | **Gains**<br>**(Losses)**<br>**in OCI** <sup>(3)</sup> | **Purchases** | **Sales** | **Issuances** | **Settlements** | **Gross<br>Transfers<br>into<br>Level 3** | **Gross<br>Transfers<br>out of<br>Level 3** | **Balance<br>December 31** | **Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) in Net Income Related to Financial Instruments Still Held** <sup>(2)</sup> |
| Year Ended December 31, 2023 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $7 | $(7) | $— | $— |
| Trading account assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate securities, trading loans and other | 2384 | 144 | 2 | 453 | (241) | 20 | (1029) | 385 | (429) | 1689 | 50 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equity securities | 145 | 44 |  | 39 | (52) |  | (61) | 153 | (81) | 187 | (5) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. sovereign debt | 518 | 68 | 30 | 64 | (23) |  | (259) |  | (2) | 396 | 70 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage trading loans, MBS and ABS | 1552 | (50) |  | 263 | (417) |  | (241) | 436 | (326) | 1217 | (71) |
| Total trading account assets | 4599 | 206 | 32 | 819 | (733) | 20 | (1590) | 974 | (838) | 3489 | 44 |
| Net derivative assets (liabilities) <sup>(4)</sup> | (2893) | 179 | (375) | 1318 | (1281) |  | (1575) | (8) | 2141 | (2494) | (857) |
| AFS debt securities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-agency residential MBS | 258 | 1 | 23 |  |  |  | (9) |  |  | 273 | 2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-U.S. and other taxable securities | 195 | 10 | 7 |  |  |  | (106) | 4 | (7) | 103 | 2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax-exempt securities | 51 | 1 |  |  |  |  | (52) |  |  |  |  |
| Total AFS debt securities | 504 | 12 | 30 |  |  |  | (167) | 4 | (7) | 376 | 4 |
| Other debt securities carried at fair value - Non-agency residential MBS | 119 | (4) |  |  | (19) |  | (6) |  | (21) | 69 | (3) |
| Loans and leases <sup>(56)</sup> | 253 | (9) |  | 9 | (54) |  | (100) | 16 | (22) | 93 | (13) |
| Loans held-for-sale <sup>(56)</sup> | 232 | 24 | 3 |  | (25) |  | (70) |  |  | 164 | 13 |
| Other assets <sup>(67)</sup> | 1799 | 211 | 10 | 176 | (326) | 104 | (319) | 2 |  | 1657 | 74 |
| Trading account liabilities – Equity securities |  | 1 |  |  |  |  | 2 | (15) |  | (12) | 1 |
| Trading account liabilities – Corporate securities and other | (58) | (3) |  | (3) | (1) | (1) | 24 | (35) | 38 | (39) | (9) |
| Short-term borrowings <sup>(5)</sup> | (14) | 1 |  |  | (13) | (8) | 24 |  |  | (10) | (1) |
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities <sup>(6)</sup> | (32) | 21 |  | (11) |  |  |  |  | 1 | (21) | 4 |
| Long-term debt <sup>(5)</sup> | (862) | 179 | (26) | (9) | 50 |  | 47 |  | 7 | (614) | 183 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Assets (liabilities). For assets, increase (decrease) to Level 3 and for liabilities, (increase) decrease to Level 3.

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes gains (losses) reported in earnings in the following income statement line items: Trading account assets/liabilities - predominantly market making and similar activities; Net derivative assets (liabilities) - market making and similar activities and other income; AFS debt securities - other income; Other debt securities carried at fair value - other income; Loans and leases - market making and similar activities and other income; Loans held-for-sale - other income; Other assets - market making and similar activities and other income primarily related to MSRs; Long-term debt - market making and similar activities.

<sup>(3)</sup> Includes unrealized losses in OCI on AFS debt securities, foreign currency translation adjustments and the impact of changes in the Corporation's credit spreads on long-term debt accounted for under the fair value option. Amounts include net unrealized losses of $324 million related to financial instruments still held at December 31, 2023.

<sup>(4)</sup> Net derivative assets (liabilities) include derivative assets of $3.4 billion and derivative liabilities of $5.9 billion.

<sup>(5)</sup> Amounts represent instruments that are accounted for under the fair value option.

<sup>(6)</sup> Issuances represent loan originations and MSRs recognized following securitizations or whole-loan sales.

<sup>(7)</sup> Settlements primarily represent the net change in fair value of the MSR asset due to the recognition of modeled cash flows and the passage of time.

Bank of America **158**<br>

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The following tables present information about significant unobservable inputs related to the Corporation's material categories of Level 3 financial assets and liabilities at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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| ***Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2025*** | ***Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2025*** | ***Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2025*** | ***Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2025*** | ***Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2025*** | |  |
| (Dollars in millions) |  |  | **Inputs** | **Inputs** | **Inputs** |  |
| **Financial Instrument** | **Fair <br>Value** | **Valuation <br>Technique** | **Significant Unobservable <br>Inputs** | **Ranges of <br>Inputs** | **Weighted Average** <sup>(1)</sup> |  |
| **Loans and Securities** <sup>(2)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Instruments backed by residential real estate assets** | $**327** | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | Yield | 0% to 15% | 8% |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trading account assets – Mortgage trading loans, MBS and ABS | 120 | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | Prepayment speed | 0% to 40% CPR | 7% CPR |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans and leases | 73 | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | Default rate | 0% to 7% CDR | 7% CDR |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;AFS debt securities – Non-agency residential | 9 | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | Price | $0 to $115 | $53 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other debt securities carried at fair value – Non-agency residential | 125 | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | Loss severity | 0% to 81% | 27% |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Instruments backed by commercial real estate assets** | $**373** | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | Discounted cash <br>flow, Asset-based approach | Yield | 0% to 5% | 2% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trading account assets – Corporate securities, trading loans and other | 304 | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | Discounted cash <br>flow, Asset-based approach | Price | $0 to $100 | $42 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trading account assets – Mortgage trading loans, MBS and ABS | 47 | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | Discounted cash <br>flow, Asset-based approach |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;AFS debt securities – Commercial | 22 |  | Discounted cash <br>flow, Asset-based approach |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Commercial loans, debt securities and other** | $**3006** | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | Discounted cash <br>flow, Asset-based approach | Yield | 4% to 24% | 13% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trading account assets – Corporate securities, trading loans and other | 1618 | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | Prepayment speed | 20% | n/a |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trading account assets – Non-U.S. sovereign debt | 240 | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | Default rate | 2% | n/a |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trading account assets – Mortgage trading loans, MBS and ABS | 768 | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | Loss severity | 30% | n/a |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;AFS debt securities – Non-U.S. and other taxable securities | 322 | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | Price | $0 to $137 | $67 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans and leases | 3 | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans held-for-sale | 55 | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Other assets, primarily MSRs and tax-related equity investments** | $**2118** | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | Price | $10 to $95 | $84 |
|  |  | Yield | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | 8% to 11% | 9% |  |
|  |  | Weighted-average life, fixed rate <sup>(5)</sup> | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | 0 to 14 years | 6 years |  |
|  |  | Weighted-average life, variable rate <sup>(5)</sup> | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | 0 to 11 years | 4 years |  |
|  |  | Option-adjusted spread, fixed rate | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | 7% to 14% | 9% |  |
|  |  | Option-adjusted spread, variable rate | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | 9% to 15% | 12% |  |
| **Structured liabilities** |  |  | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Long-term debt** | $**(481)** | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | Yield | 15% to 22% | 20% |  |
|  |  | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | Price | $29 to $101 | $93 |  |
|  |  | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | Natural gas forward price | $2/MMBtu to $6/MMBtu | $3 /MMBtu |  |
|  |  | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables |  |  |  |  |
| **Net derivative assets (liabilities)** |  | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Credit derivatives** | $**(3)** | Market comparables, Discounted cash flow, Stochastic recovery correlation model | Credit spreads | 5 to 245 bps | 36 bps |  |
|  |  | Market comparables, Discounted cash flow, Stochastic recovery correlation model | Default rate | 2% CDR | n/a |  |
|  |  | Market comparables, Discounted cash flow, Stochastic recovery correlation model | Credit correlation | 40% to 74% | 67% |  |
|  |  | Market comparables, Discounted cash flow, Stochastic recovery correlation model | Price | $0 to $111 | $106 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Equity derivatives** | $**(1018)** | Market comparables, Discounted cash flow, Stochastic recovery correlation model | Industry standard derivative pricing <sup>(3)</sup> | Equity correlation | 0% to 100% | 68% |
|  |  | Market comparables, Discounted cash flow, Stochastic recovery correlation model | Industry standard derivative pricing <sup>(3)</sup> | Long-dated equity volatilities | 0% to 104% | 37% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Commodity derivatives** | $**(664)** | Market comparables, Discounted cash flow, Stochastic recovery correlation model | Discounted cash<br>flow | Natural gas forward price | $2/MMBtu to $6/MMBtu | $3/MMBtu |
|  |  | Market comparables, Discounted cash flow, Stochastic recovery correlation model | Discounted cash<br>flow | Commodities volatilities | 49% to 53% | 51% |
|  |  | Power forward price | Discounted cash<br>flow | $29 to $134 | $56 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Interest rate derivatives** | $**372** | Industry standard derivative pricing <sup>(4)</sup> | Discounted cash<br>flow | Correlation (IR/IR) | (35)% to 70% | 45% |
|  |  | Industry standard derivative pricing <sup>(4)</sup> | Correlation (FX/IR) | (5)% to 58% | 26% |  |
|  |  | Industry standard derivative pricing <sup>(4)</sup> | Long-dated inflation rates | (1)% to 20% | 2% |  |
|  |  | Industry standard derivative pricing <sup>(4)</sup> | Long-dated inflation volatilities | 5% | n/a |  |
|  |  | Industry standard derivative pricing <sup>(4)</sup> | Interest rate volatilities | (1)% to 1% | 0% |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total net derivative assets (liabilities)** | $**(1313)** | Industry standard derivative pricing <sup>(4)</sup> |  |  |  |  |

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<sup>(1)</sup> For loans and securities, structured liabilities and net derivative assets (liabilities), the weighted average is calculated based upon the absolute fair value of the instruments.

<sup>(2)</sup> The categories are aggregated based upon product type, which differs from financial statement classification. The following is a reconciliation to the line items in the table on page 155: Trading account assets – Corporate securities, trading loans and other of $1.9 billion, Trading account assets – Non-U.S. sovereign debt of $240 million, Trading account assets – Mortgage trading loans, MBS and ABS of $935 million, AFS debt securities of $353 million, Other debt securities carried at fair value - Non-agency residential of $125 million, Other assets of $2.1 billion, Loans and leases of $76 million and LHFS of $55 million.

<sup>(3)</sup> Includes models such as Monte Carlo simulation and Black-Scholes.

<sup>(4)</sup> Includes models such as Monte Carlo simulation, Black-Scholes and other methods that model the joint dynamics of interest, inflation and foreign exchange rates.

<sup>(5)</sup> The weighted-average life is a product of changes in market rates of interest, prepayment rates and other model and cash flow assumptions.

CPR = Constant Prepayment Rate

CDR = Constant Default Rate

MMBtu = Million British thermal units

IR = Interest Rate

FX = Foreign Exchange

n/a = not applicable

**159** Bank of America<br>

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| (Dollars in millions) |  |  | **Inputs** | **Inputs** | **Inputs** |  |
| Financial Instrument | Fair <br>Value | Valuation <br>Technique | Significant Unobservable <br>Inputs | Ranges of <br>Inputs | Weighted Average <sup>(1)</sup> |  |
| **Loans and Securities** <sup>(2)</sup> |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Instruments backed by residential real estate assets** | $**636** | Discounted cash <br>flow, Market comparables | Yield | 0% to 20% | 9% |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trading account assets – Mortgage trading loans, MBS and ABS | 163 | Discounted cash <br>flow, Market comparables | Prepayment speed | 0% to 43% CPR | 8% CPR |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans and leases | 77 | Discounted cash <br>flow, Market comparables | Default rate | 0% to 6% CDR | 6% CDR |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;AFS debt securities - Non-agency residential | 247 | Discounted cash <br>flow, Market comparables | Price | $0 to $115 | $74 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other debt securities carried at fair value - Non-agency residential | 149 | Discounted cash <br>flow, Market comparables | Loss severity | 0% to 76% | 24% |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Instruments backed by commercial real estate assets** | $**555** | Discounted cash <br>flow | Yield | 1% | n/a |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trading account assets – Corporate securities, trading loans and other | 185 | Discounted cash <br>flow | Price | $0 to $103 | $84 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trading account assets – Mortgage trading loans, MBS and ABS | 42 | Discounted cash <br>flow |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;AFS debt securities – Commercial | 328 | Discounted cash <br>flow |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Commercial loans, debt securities and other** | $**2919** | Discounted cash <br>flow | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | Yield | 4% to 37% | 17% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trading account assets – Corporate securities, trading loans and other | 1629 | Prepayment speed | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | 20% | n/a |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trading account assets – Non-U.S. sovereign debt | 344 | Default rate | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | 2% | n/a |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trading account assets – Mortgage trading loans, MBS and ABS | 773 | Loss severity | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | 30%  | n/a |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;AFS debt securities – Non-U.S. and other taxable securities | 36 | Price | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | $0 to $135 | $69 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans and leases | 5 |  | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans held-for-sale | 132 |  | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Other assets, primarily MSRs and tax-related equity investments** | $**1969** | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | Price | $10 to $95 | $86 |
|  |  | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | Yield | 8% to 11% | 9% |  |
|  |  | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | Weighted-average life, fixed rate <sup>(5)</sup> | 0 to 13 years | 6 years |  |
|  |  | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | Weighted-average life, variable rate <sup>(5)</sup> | 0 to 12 years | 3 years |  |
|  |  | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | Option-adjusted spread, fixed rate | 7% to 14%  | 9% |  |
|  |  | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | Option-adjusted spread, variable rate | 9% to 15% | 11% |  |
| **Structured liabilities** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Long-term debt** | $**(553)** | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | Yield | 18% to 22% | 21% |  |
|  |  | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | Price | $32 to $100 | $91 |  |
|  |  | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables | Natural gas forward price | $2/MMBtu to $7/MMBtu | $4/MMBtu |  |
|  |  | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables |  |  |  |  |
| **Net derivative assets (liabilities)** |  | Discounted cash flow, Market comparables |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Credit derivatives** | $**(6)** | Discounted cash flow, Stochastic recovery correlation model | Credit spreads | 3 to 298 bps | 63 bps |  |
|  |  | Discounted cash flow, Stochastic recovery correlation model | Prepayment speed | 15% CPR | n/a |  |
|  |  | Discounted cash flow, Stochastic recovery correlation model | Default rate | 2% CDR | n/a |  |
|  |  | Discounted cash flow, Stochastic recovery correlation model | Credit correlation | 29% to 63% | 49% |  |
|  |  | Discounted cash flow, Stochastic recovery correlation model | Price | $0 to $99 | $94 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Equity derivatives** | $**(869)** | Discounted cash flow, Stochastic recovery correlation model | Industry standard derivative pricing <sup>(3)</sup> | Equity correlation | 0% to 100% | 59% |
|  |  | Discounted cash flow, Stochastic recovery correlation model | Industry standard derivative pricing <sup>(3)</sup> | Long-dated equity volatilities | 1% to 87% | 33% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Commodity derivatives** | $**(740)** | Discounted cash <br>flow | Natural gas forward price | $2/MMBtu to $7/MMBtu | $4/MMBtu |  |
|  |  | Discounted cash <br>flow | Power forward price | $22 to $104 | $48 |  |
|  |  | Discounted cash <br>flow |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Interest rate derivatives** | $**(346)** | Industry standard derivative pricing <sup>(4)</sup> | Correlation (IR/IR) | (35)% to 70% | 50% |  |
|  |  | Industry standard derivative pricing <sup>(4)</sup> | Correlation (FX/IR) | (25)% to 58% | 27% |  |
|  |  | Industry standard derivative pricing <sup>(4)</sup> | Long-dated inflation rates | G(1)% to 21% | 3% |  |
|  |  | Industry standard derivative pricing <sup>(4)</sup> | Long-dated inflation volatilities | 0% to 5% | 3% |  |
|  |  | Industry standard derivative pricing <sup>(4)</sup> | Interest rates volatilities | (1)% to 1% | 0% |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total net derivative assets (liabilities)** | $**(1961)** |  |  |  |  |  |

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<sup>(1)</sup> For loans and securities, structured liabilities and net derivative assets (liabilities), the weighted average is calculated based upon the absolute fair value of the instruments.

<sup>(2)</sup> The categories are aggregated based upon product type, which differs from financial statement classification. The following is a reconciliation to the line items in the table on page 156: Trading account assets – Corporate securities, trading loans and other of $1.8 billion, Trading account assets – Non-U.S. sovereign debt of $344 million, Trading account assets – Mortgage trading loans, MBS and ABS of $978 million, AFS debt securities of $611 million, Other debt securities carried at fair value - Non-agency residential of $149 million, Other assets of $2.0 billion, Loans and leases of $82 million and LHFS of $132 million.

<sup>(3)</sup> Includes models such as Monte Carlo simulation and Black-Scholes.

<sup>(4)</sup> Includes models such as Monte Carlo simulation, Black-Scholes and other methods that model the joint dynamics of interest, inflation and foreign exchange rates.

<sup>(5)</sup> The weighted-average life is a product of changes in market rates of interest, prepayment rates and other model and cash flow assumptions.

CPR = Constant Prepayment Rate

CDR = Constant Default Rate

MMBtu = Million British thermal units

IR = Interest Rate

FX = Foreign Exchange

n/a = not applicable

Bank of America **160**<br>

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In the previous tables, instruments backed by residential and commercial real estate assets include RMBS, commercial MBS, whole loans and mortgage CDOs. Commercial loans, debt securities and other include corporate CLOs and CDOs, commercial loans and bonds, and securities backed by non-real estate assets. Structured liabilities primarily include equity-linked notes that are accounted for under the fair value option.

The Corporation uses multiple market approaches in valuing certain of its Level 3 financial instruments. For example, market comparables and discounted cash flows are used together. For a given product, such as corporate debt securities, market comparables may be used to estimate some of the unobservable inputs, and then these inputs are incorporated into a discounted cash flow model. Therefore, the balances disclosed encompass both of these techniques.

The levels of aggregation and diversity within the products disclosed in the tables result in certain ranges of inputs being wide and unevenly distributed across asset and liability categories.

***Uncertainty of Fair Value Measurements from Unobservable Inputs***

***Loans and Securities***

A significant increase in market yields, default rates, loss severities or duration would have resulted in a significantly lower fair value for long positions. Short positions would have been impacted in a directionally opposite way. The impact of changes in prepayment speeds would have resulted in differing impacts depending on the seniority of the instrument and, in the case of CLOs, whether prepayments can be reinvested. A significant increase in price would have resulted in a significantly higher fair value for long positions, and short positions would have been impacted in a directionally opposite way.

***Structured Liabilities and Derivatives***

For credit derivatives, a significant increase in market yield, upfront points (i.e., a single upfront payment made by a

protection buyer at inception), credit spreads, default rates or loss severities would have resulted in a significantly lower fair value for protection sellers and higher fair value for protection buyers. The impact of changes in prepayment speeds would have resulted in differing impacts depending on the seniority of the instrument.

Structured credit derivatives are impacted by credit correlation. Default correlation is a parameter that describes the degree of dependence among credit default rates within a credit portfolio that underlies a credit derivative instrument. The sensitivity of this input on the fair value varies depending on the level of subordination of the tranche. For senior tranches that are net purchases of protection, a significant increase in default correlation would have resulted in a significantly higher fair value. Net short protection positions would have been impacted in a directionally opposite way.

For equity derivatives, commodity derivatives, interest rate derivatives and structured liabilities, a significant change in long-dated rates and volatilities and correlation inputs (i.e., the degree of correlation between an equity security and an index, between two different commodities, between two different interest rates, or between interest rates and foreign exchange rates) would have resulted in a significant impact to the fair value; however, the magnitude and direction of the impact depend on whether the Corporation is long or short the exposure. For structured liabilities, a significant increase in yield or decrease in price would have resulted in a significantly lower fair value.

**Nonrecurring Fair Value**

The Corporation holds certain assets that are measured at fair value only in certain situations (e.g., the impairment of an asset), and these measurements are referred to herein as nonrecurring. The amounts below represent assets still held as of the reporting date for which a nonrecurring fair value adjustment was recorded during 2025, 2024 and 2023.

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| ***Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis*** | ***Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis*** | ***Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis*** | ***Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis*** | ***Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis*** |
|  | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| (Dollars in millions) | **Level 2** | **Level 3** | Level 2 | Level 3 |
| **Assets** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Loans held-for-sale <sup>(1)</sup> | $**171** | $**63** | $63 | $2652 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Loans and leases <sup>(2)</sup> | **—** | **112** |  | 119 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Foreclosed properties <sup>(3, 4)</sup> | **—** | **58** |  | 93 |
|  |  | **Gains (Losses)** | **Gains (Losses)** | **Gains (Losses)** |
|  |  | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| **Assets** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans held-for-sale |  | $**32** | $(211) | $(246) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Loans and leases <sup>(2)</sup> |  | **(32)** | (29) | (45) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreclosed properties |  | **4** | (44) | (6) |

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<sup>(1)</sup> The Level 3 balance at December 31, 2024 includes certain leveraged finance positions that were written down to fair value during 2024 and subsequently written up and sold during 2025.

<sup>(2)</sup> Includes $7 million, $8 million, and $10 million of losses on loans that were written down to a collateral value of zero during 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

<sup>(3)</sup> Amounts are included in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and represent the carrying value of foreclosed properties that were written down subsequent to their initial classification as foreclosed properties. Losses on foreclosed properties include losses recorded during the first 90 days after transfer of a loan to foreclosed properties.

<sup>(4)</sup> Excludes $17 million and $16 million of properties acquired upon foreclosure of certain government-guaranteed loans (principally FHA-insured loans) at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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The table below presents information about significant unobservable inputs utilized in the Corporation's nonrecurring Level 3 fair value measurements at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

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| ***Quantitative Information about Nonrecurring Level 3 Fair Value Measurements*** | ***Quantitative Information about Nonrecurring Level 3 Fair Value Measurements*** | ***Quantitative Information about Nonrecurring Level 3 Fair Value Measurements*** | ***Quantitative Information about Nonrecurring Level 3 Fair Value Measurements*** | ***Quantitative Information about Nonrecurring Level 3 Fair Value Measurements*** | ***Quantitative Information about Nonrecurring Level 3 Fair Value Measurements*** |
| | | | **Inputs** | **Inputs** | **Inputs** |
| **Financial Instrument** | **Fair Value** | **Valuation <br>Technique** | **Significant Unobservable <br>Inputs** | **Ranges of <br>Inputs** | **Weighted**<br>**Average** <sup>(1)</sup> |
| (Dollars in millions) | **Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **Year Ended December 31, 2025** | **Year Ended December 31, 2025** |
| **Loans and leases** <sup>(2)</sup> | $**112** | Market comparables | OREO discount | 14% to 65% | 27% |
|  |  |  | Costs to sell | 8% to 10% | 9% |
|  | Year Ended December 31, 2024 | Year Ended December 31, 2024 | Year Ended December 31, 2024 | Year Ended December 31, 2024 | Year Ended December 31, 2024 |
| **Loans held-for-sale** | $**2652** | Pricing model | Implied yield | 9% to 28% | n/a |
| **Loans and leases** <sup>(2)</sup> | **119** | Market comparables | OREO discount | 10% to 66% | 26% |
|  |  |  | Costs to sell | 8% to 24% | 9% |

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<sup>(1)</sup> The weighted average is calculated based upon the fair value of the loans.

<sup>(2)</sup> Represents residential mortgages where the loan has been written down to the fair value of the underlying collateral.

**NOTE 21 Fair Value Option**

**Loans and Loan Commitments**

**Loans Held-for-sale**

**Loans Reported as Trading Account Assets**

The Corporation elects to account for certain loans that are held for the purpose of trading and are risk-managed on a fair value basis under the fair value option.

**Other Assets**

**Securities Financing Agreements**

The Corporation elects to account for certain securities financing agreements, including resale and repurchase agreements, under the fair value option. These elections include certain agreements collateralized by the U.S. government and its agencies, which are generally short-dated and have minimal interest rate risk.

**Long-term Deposits**

**Short-term Borrowings**

The Corporation elects to account for certain short-term borrowings, primarily short-term structured liabilities, under the fair value option because this debt is risk-managed on a fair value basis.

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**Long-term Debt**

The Corporation elects to account for certain long-term debt, primarily structured liabilities, under the fair value option. This long-term debt is either risk-managed on a fair value basis or the related hedges do not qualify for hedge accounting.

**Fair Value Option Elections**

The following tables provide information about the fair value carrying amount and the contractual principal outstanding of assets and liabilities accounted for under the fair value option at December 31, 2025 and 2024, and information about where changes in the fair value of assets and liabilities accounted for under the fair value option are included in the Consolidated Statement of Income for 2025, 2024 and 2023.

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| ***Fair Value Option Elections*** | ***Fair Value Option Elections*** | ***Fair Value Option Elections*** | ***Fair Value Option Elections*** | ***Fair Value Option Elections*** | ***Fair Value Option Elections*** | ***Fair Value Option Elections*** |
|  | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| (Dollars in millions) | **Fair Value<br> Carrying<br> Amount** | **Contractual<br> Principal<br> Outstanding** | **Fair Value <br>Carrying <br>Amount Less<br> Unpaid Principal** | Fair Value <br>Carrying <br>Amount | Contractual<br> Principal<br> Outstanding | Fair Value <br>Carrying<br> Amount Less<br> Unpaid Principal |
| Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell | $**185491** | $**185324** | $**167** | $144501 | $144449 | $52 |
| Loans reported as trading account assets <sup>(1)</sup> | **10230** | **24475** | **(14245)** | 11615 | 24461 | (12846) |
| Trading inventory – other | **16791** | **n/a** | **n/a** | 15369 | n/a | n/a |
| Consumer and commercial loans | **3498** | **3594** | **(96)** | 4249 | 4292 | (43) |
| Loans held-for-sale <sup>(1)</sup> | **2271** | **2868** | **(597)** | 2214 | 2824 | (610) |
| Other assets | **4054** | **n/a** | **n/a** | 2732 | n/a | n/a |
| Long-term deposits | **1223** | **1385** | **(162)** | 310 | 386 | (76) |
| Federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase | **223067** | **223087** | **(20)** | 192859 | 192877 | (18) |
| Short-term borrowings | **8051** | **8046** | **5** | 6245 | 6247 | (2) |
| Unfunded loan commitments | **67** | **n/a** | **n/a** | 144 | n/a | n/a |
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | **3767** | **3628** | **139** | 2642 | 2414 | 228 |
| Long-term debt | **72591** | **76534** | **(3943)** | 50005 | 54257 | (4252) |

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<sup>(1)</sup> A significant portion of the loans reported as trading account assets and LHFS are distressed loans that were purchased at a deep discount to par, and the remainder are loans with a fair value near contractual principal outstanding.

n/a = not applicable

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| ***Gains (Losses) Related to Assets and Liabilities Accounted for Under the Fair Value Option*** | ***Gains (Losses) Related to Assets and Liabilities Accounted for Under the Fair Value Option*** | ***Gains (Losses) Related to Assets and Liabilities Accounted for Under the Fair Value Option*** | ***Gains (Losses) Related to Assets and Liabilities Accounted for Under the Fair Value Option*** |
| | **Market making<br> and similar<br> activities** | **Other <br>Income** | **Total** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** |
| Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell | $**604** | $**(5)** | $**599** |
| Loans reported as trading account assets | **423** | **8** | **431** |
| Trading inventory – other <sup>(1)</sup> | **1486** | **—** | **1486** |
| Consumer and commercial loans | **154** | **7** | **161** |
| Loans held-for-sale <sup>(2)</sup> | **—** | **83** | **83** |
| Short-term borrowings | **43** | **—** | **43** |
| Unfunded loan commitments | **—** | **(19)** | **(19)** |
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | **(515)** | **(56)** | **(571)** |
| Long-term debt <sup>(3)</sup> | **(883)** | **(28)** | **(911)** |
| Other <sup>(4)</sup> | **(415)** | **(340)** | **(755)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | $897 | $(350) | $547 |
|  | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 |
| Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell | $327 | $(8) | $319 |
| Loans reported as trading account assets | (30) | 40 | 10 |
| Trading inventory – other <sup>(1)</sup> | 2965 |  | 2965 |
| Consumer and commercial loans | 93 | 20 | 113 |
| Loans held-for-sale <sup>(2)</sup> |  | (30) | (30) |
| Short-term borrowings | 199 |  | 199 |
| Unfunded loan commitments |  | (13) | (13) |
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 378 |  | 378 |
| Long-term debt <sup>(3)</sup> | 582 | (32) | 550 |
| Other <sup>(4)</sup> | (286) | (21) | (307) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | $4228 | $(44) | $4184 |
|  | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 |
| Federal funds sold and securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell | $74 | $(14) | $60 |
| Loans reported as trading account assets | 251 |  | 251 |
| Trading inventory – other <sup>(1)</sup> | 5121 |  | 5121 |
| Consumer and commercial loans | (174) | 67 | (107) |
| Loans held-for-sale <sup>(2)</sup> |  | 22 | 22 |
| Short-term borrowings | 7 |  | 7 |
| Unfunded loan commitments | (1) | 39 | 38 |
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 609 |  | 609 |
| Long-term debt <sup>(3)</sup> | (1143) | (35) | (1178) |
| Other <sup>(4)</sup> | 19 | (9) | 10 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | $4763 | $70 | $4833 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The gains (losses) in market making and similar activities are primarily offset by (losses) gains on trading liabilities that hedge these assets.

<sup>(2)</sup> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Includes the value of IRLCs on funded loans, including those sold during the period.

<sup>(3)</sup> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The net gains (losses) in market making and similar activities relate to the embedded derivatives in structured liabilities and are typically offset by (losses) gains on derivatives and securities that hedge these liabilities. For the cumulative impact of changes in the Corporation's own credit spreads and the amount recognized in accumulated OCI, see *Note 14 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)*. For more information on how the Corporation's own credit spread is determined, see *Note 20 – Fair Value Measurements.*

<sup>(4)</sup> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Includes gains (losses) on other assets, long-term deposits and federal funds purchased and securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase.

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| ***Gains (Losses) Related to Borrower-specific Credit Risk for Assets and Liabilities Accounted for Under the Fair Value Option*** | ***Gains (Losses) Related to Borrower-specific Credit Risk for Assets and Liabilities Accounted for Under the Fair Value Option*** | ***Gains (Losses) Related to Borrower-specific Credit Risk for Assets and Liabilities Accounted for Under the Fair Value Option*** | |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| Loans reported as trading account assets | $**23** | $(38) | $(3) |
| Consumer and commercial loans | **9** | 18 | 44 |
| Loans held-for-sale | **—** | (8) | (15) |
| Unfunded loan commitments | **(19)** | (13) | 39 |
| Long-term debt | **—** | (3) |  |

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**NOTE 22 Fair Value of Financial Instruments**

Financial instruments are classified within the fair value hierarchy using the methodologies described in *Note 20 – Fair Value Measurements*. Certain loans, deposits, long-term debt, unfunded lending commitments and other financial instruments are accounted for under the fair value option. For more information, see *Note 21 – Fair Value Option*. The following disclosures include financial instruments that are not carried at fair value or only a portion of the ending balance is carried at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

**Short-term Financial Instruments**

The carrying value of short-term financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, certain time deposits placed and other short-term investments, federal funds sold and purchased, certain resale and repurchase agreements and short-term borrowings, approximates the fair value of these instruments. These financial instruments generally expose the Corporation to limited credit risk and have no stated maturities or have short-term maturities and carry interest rates that approximate

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market. The Corporation accounts for certain resale and repurchase agreements under the fair value option.

Under the fair value hierarchy, cash and cash equivalents are classified as Level 1. Time deposits placed and other short-term investments, such as U.S. government securities and short-term commercial paper, are classified as Level 1 or Level 2. Federal funds sold and purchased are classified as Level 2. Resale and repurchase agreements are classified as Level 2 because they are generally short-dated and/or variable-rate instruments collateralized by U.S. government or agency securities. Short-term borrowings are generally classified as Level 2.

**Fair Value of Financial Instruments**

The carrying values and fair values by fair value hierarchy of certain financial instruments where only a portion of the ending balance was carried at fair value at December 31, 2025 and 2024 are presented in the table below.

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| ***Fair Value of Financial Instruments*** | ***Fair Value of Financial Instruments*** | ***Fair Value of Financial Instruments*** | ***Fair Value of Financial Instruments*** | ***Fair Value of Financial Instruments*** |
| | | **Fair Value** | **Fair Value** | **Fair Value** |
| | **Carrying Value** | **Level 2** | **Level 3** | **Total** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| **Financial assets** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Loans | $**1149093** | $**51136** | $**1085303** | $**1136439** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans held-for-sale | **5165** | **4720** | **445** | **5165** |
| **Financial liabilities** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Deposits <sup>(1)</sup> | **2018729** | **2020072** | **—** | **2020072** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term debt | **317816** | **323681** | **725** | **324406** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial unfunded lending commitments <sup>(2)</sup> | **1244** | **67** | **6673** | **6740** |
|  | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 |
| **Financial assets** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Loans | $1060629 | $50971 | $992135 | $1043106 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans held-for-sale | 9545 | 6707 | 2838 | 9545 |
| **Financial liabilities** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Deposits <sup>(1)</sup> | 1965467 | 1967061 |  | 1967061 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term debt | 283279 | 287098 | 652 | 287750 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial unfunded lending commitments <sup>(2)</sup> | 1240 | 55 | 3639 | 3694 |

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<sup>(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</sup>Includes demand deposits of $1.1 trillion and $892.9 billion with no stated maturities at December 31, 2025 and 2024.

<sup>(2)</sup> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The carrying value of commercial unfunded lending commitments is included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Corporation does not estimate the fair value of consumer unfunded lending commitments because, in many instances, the Corporation can reduce or cancel these commitments by providing notice to the borrower. For more information on commitments, see *Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies.*

**NOTE 23 Business Segment Information**

The Corporation reports its results of operations through the following four business segments: *Consumer Banking*, *GWIM, Global Banking* and *Global Markets*, with the remaining operations recorded in *All Other*. The segments are managed by the Corporation's Management Team, with certain leaders responsible for each segment and/or the lines of business supporting the segments. On a continual basis, the Management Team assesses the performance of the segments by comparing the segments' budgeted income and expenses to their actual results. The Chief Operating Decision Maker of the segments, which is the Corporation's CEO, is the final approver on the amount of capital to allocate to each segment.

**Consumer Banking**

*Consumer Banking* offers a diversified range of credit, banking and investment products and services to consumers and small businesses. *Consumer Banking* product offerings include traditional savings accounts, money market savings accounts, CDs and IRAs, checking accounts, and investment accounts and products, as well as credit and debit cards, residential mortgages and home equity loans, and direct and indirect loans to consumers and small businesses in the U.S. *Consumer Banking* includes the impact of servicing residential mortgages and home equity loans.

**Global Wealth & Investment Management**

*GWIM* provides a high-touch client experience through a network of financial advisors focused on clients with over $250,000 in total investable assets, including tailored solutions to meet clients' needs through a full set of investment management, brokerage, banking and retirement products. *GWIM* also provides comprehensive wealth management solutions targeted to high net worth and ultra high net worth clients, as well as customized solutions to meet clients' wealth structuring, investment management, trust and banking needs, including specialty asset management services.

**Global Banking**

*Global Banking* provides a wide range of lending-related products and services, integrated working capital management and treasury solutions, and underwriting and advisory services through the Corporation's network of offices and client relationship teams. *Global Banking* also provides investment banking products to clients. The economics of certain investment banking and underwriting activities are shared primarily between *Global Banking* and *Global Markets* under an internal revenue-sharing arrangement. *Global Banking* clients generally include middle-market companies, commercial real estate firms, not-for-profit companies, large global corporations, financial institutions, leasing clients, and mid-sized U.S.-based businesses requiring customized and integrated financial advice and solutions.

**Global Markets**

*Global Markets* offers sales and trading services and research services to institutional clients across fixed-income, credit, currency, commodity and equity businesses. *Global Markets* provides market-making, financing, securities clearing, settlement and custody services globally to institutional investor clients in support of their investing and trading activities. *Global Markets* product coverage includes securities and derivative products in both the primary and secondary markets. *Global Markets* also works with commercial and corporate clients to provide risk management products. As a result of market-making activities, *Global Markets* may be required to manage risk in a broad range of financial products. In addition, the economics of certain investment banking and underwriting activities are shared primarily between *Global Markets* and *Global Banking* under an internal revenue-sharing arrangement.

**All Other**

*All Other* primarily consists of ALM activities, liquidating businesses and certain expenses not otherwise allocated to a business segment, and adjustments to allocate income tax benefits related to tax-related equity investments to noninterest income to present *Global Banking* and *Global Markets* on an FTE basis.

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**Basis of Presentation**

The management accounting and reporting process derives segment and business results by utilizing allocation methodologies for revenue and expense. The net income derived for the businesses is dependent upon revenue and cost allocations based on application usage, transaction and volume activity, time studies, and other methodologies and assumptions management believes are appropriate to reflect the results of the business.

Total revenue, net of interest expense, includes net interest income on an FTE basis and noninterest income. The adjustment of net interest income to an FTE basis results in a corresponding increase in income tax expense. The segment results also reflect certain revenue and expense methodologies that are utilized to determine net income. The net interest income of the businesses includes the results of a funds transfer pricing process that matches assets and liabilities with similar interest rate sensitivity and maturity characteristics. In segments where the total of liabilities and equity exceeds assets, which are generally deposit-taking segments, the Corporation allocates assets to match liabilities. Net interest income of the business segments also includes an allocation of net interest income generated by certain of the Corporation's ALM activities.

The Corporation's ALM activities include an overall interest rate risk management strategy that incorporates the use of

various derivatives and cash instruments to manage fluctuations in earnings and capital that are caused by interest rate volatility. The Corporation's goal is to manage interest rate sensitivity so that movements in interest rates do not adversely affect earnings and capital. The results of a majority of the Corporation's ALM activities are allocated to the business segments and fluctuate based on the performance of the ALM activities. ALM activities include external product pricing decisions including deposit pricing strategies, the effects of the Corporation's internal funds transfer pricing process and the net effects of other ALM activities.

The segment noninterest expenses consist of the same expenses as those shown in the Consolidated Statement of Income and contain both direct expenses and certain expenses not directly attributable to a specific business segment, including indirect compensation and benefits expenses, that are allocated to the segments. The costs of certain centralized or shared functions are allocated based on methodologies that reflect utilization.

The following table presents net income (loss) and the components thereto (with net interest income on an FTE basis for the business segments, *All Other* and the total Corporation) for 2025, 2024 and 2023, and total assets at December 31, 2025 and 2024 for each business segment, as well as *All Other.*

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| ***Results of Business Segments and All Other*** <sup>(1)</sup> | | | | | | |
| **At and for the year ended December 31** | **Total Corporation** <sup>(2)</sup> | **Total Corporation** <sup>(2)</sup> | **Total Corporation** <sup>(2)</sup> | **Consumer Banking** | **Consumer Banking** | **Consumer Banking** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| Net interest income | $**60705** | $56679 | $57498 | $**35309** | $33078 | $33689 |
| Noninterest income | **53001** | 49796 | 45838 | **8364** | 8358 | 8342 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total revenue, net of interest expense | **113706** | 106475 | 103336 | **43673** | 41436 | 42031 |
| Provision for credit losses | **5675** | 5821 | 4394 | **4649** | 4987 | 5158 |
| Noninterest expense |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Compensation and benefits <sup>(34)</sup> | **42346** | 40182 | 38330 | **6063** | 5896 | 5983 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other noninterest expense<sup>(4)</sup> | **27381** | 26630 | 27515 | **16634** | 16208 | 15433 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total noninterest expense | **69727** | 66812 | 65845 | **22697** | 22104 | 21416 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income before income taxes | **38304** | 33842 | 33097 | **16327** | 14345 | 15457 |
| Income tax expense | **7795** | 6869 | 6792 | **4082** | 3586 | 3864 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net income** | $**30509** | $26973 | $26305 | $**12245** | $10759 | $11593 |
| **Year-end total assets** | $**3411738** | $3261299 |  | $**1039346** | $1034370 |  |
|  | **Global Wealth & Investment Management** | **Global Wealth & Investment Management** | **Global Wealth & Investment Management** | **Global Banking** | **Global Banking** | **Global Banking** |
|  | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| Net interest income | $**7197** | $6969 | $7147 | $**12611** | $13235 | $14645 |
| Noninterest income | **17686** | 15960 | 13958 | **11497** | 10513 | 9910 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total revenue, net of interest expense | **24883** | 22929 | 21105 | **24108** | 23748 | 24555 |
| Provision for credit losses | **35** | 4 | 6 | **943** | 883 | (586) |
| Noninterest expense |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Compensation and benefits <sup>(34)</sup> | **12064** | 11126 | 10120 | **4670** | 4521 | 4345 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other noninterest expense<sup>(4)</sup> | **6557** | 6115 | 5716 | **7746** | 7332 | 6999 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total noninterest expense | **18621** | 17241 | 15836 | **12416** | 11853 | 11344 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income before income taxes | **6227** | 5684 | 5263 | **10749** | 11012 | 13797 |
| Income tax expense | **1557** | 1421 | 1316 | **2956** | 3028 | 3725 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net income** | $**4670** | $4263 | $3947 | $**7793** | $7984 | $10072 |
| **Year-end total assets** | $**335495** | $338367 |  | $**734710** | $670505 |  |
|  | **Global Markets** | **Global Markets** | **Global Markets** | **All Other** | **All Other** | **All Other** |
|  | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| Net interest income | $**5690** | $3375 | $1678 | $**(102)** | $22 | $339 |
| Noninterest income | **18406** | 18437 | 17855 | **(2952)** | (3472) | (4227) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total revenue, net of interest expense | **24096** | 21812 | 19533 | **(3054)** | (3450) | (3888) |
| Provision for credit losses | **71** | (32) | (131) | **(23)** | (21) | (53) |
| Noninterest expense |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Compensation and benefits <sup>(3)</sup> | **3923** | 3553 | 3430 | **—** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other noninterest expense | **11495** | 10373 | 9776 | **575** | 1688 | 4043 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total noninterest expense | **15418** | 13926 | 13206 | 575 | 1688 | 4043 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Income (loss) before income taxes | **8607** | 7918 | 6458 | **(3606)** | (5117) | (7878) |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | **2496** | 2296 | 1776 | **(3296)** | (3462) | (3889) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net income (loss)** | $**6111** | $5622 | $4682 | $**(310)** | $(1655) | $(3989) |
| **Year-end total assets** | $**1032858** | $876548 |  | $**269329** | $341509 |  |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Segment results are presented on an FTE basis and include additional net interest income and income tax expense, related to tax-exempt securities, of $609 million, $619 million and $567 million in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, as compared to the Consolidated Statement of Income.

<sup>(2)</sup> There were no material intersegment revenues.

<sup>(3)</sup> Represents the compensation and benefits directly incurred by each segment. Corporate overhead compensation and benefits are allocated to the segments through other noninterest expense.

<sup>(4)</sup> Prior periods have been revised to reflect realignment of certain headcount between segments.

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The table below presents noninterest income and the associated components for 2025, 2024 and 2023, for each business segment, *All Other* and the total Corporation. For more information, see *Note 2 – Net Interest Income and Noninterest Income*.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| ***Noninterest Income by Business Segment and All Other*** | ***Noninterest Income by Business Segment and All Other*** | ***Noninterest Income by Business Segment and All Other*** | ***Noninterest Income by Business Segment and All Other*** | ***Noninterest Income by Business Segment and All Other*** | | | | | |
| | **Total Corporation** | **Total Corporation** | **Total Corporation** | **Consumer Banking** | **Consumer Banking** | **Consumer Banking** | **Global Wealth & <br>Investment Management** | **Global Wealth & <br>Investment Management** | **Global Wealth & <br>Investment Management** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| **Fees and commissions:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Card income** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interchange fees | $**3876** | $4013 | $3983 | $**3047** | $3194 | $3157 | $**(36)** | $(20) | $(12) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other card income | **2483** | 2271 | 2071 | **2409** | 2238 | 2107 | **69** | 61 | 57 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total card income | **6359** | 6284 | 6054 | **5456** | 5432 | 5264 | **33** | 41 | 45 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Service charges** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deposit-related fees | **5044** | 4708 | 4382 | **2528** | 2445 | 2317 | **50** | 44 | 41 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lending-related fees | **1413** | 1347 | 1302 | **—** |  |  | **64** | 53 | 37 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total service charges | **6457** | 6055 | 5684 | **2528** | 2445 | 2317 | **114** | 97 | 78 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Investment and brokerage services** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Asset management fees | **15601** | 13875 | 12002 | **245** | 207 | 197 | **15369** | 13668 | 11805 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Brokerage fees | **4355** | 3891 | 3561 | **115** | 113 | 111 | **1650** | 1570 | 1408 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total investment and brokerage services  | **19956** | 17766 | 15563 | **360** | 320 | 308 | **17019** | 15238 | 13213 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Investment banking fees** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Underwriting income | **3320** | 3275 | 2235 | **—** |  |  | **265** | 246 | 171 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Syndication fees | **1420** | 1221 | 898 | **—** |  |  | **—** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financial advisory services | **1890** | 1690 | 1575 | **—** |  |  | **3** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total investment banking fees | **6630** | 6186 | 4708 | **—** |  |  | **268** | 246 | 171 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total fees and commissions** | **39402** | 36291 | 32009 | **8344** | 8197 | 7889 | **17434** | 15622 | 13507 |
| **Market making and similar activities** | **12014** | 12967 | 12732 | **26** | 21 | 20 | **127** | 143 | 137 |
| **Other income (loss)** | **1585** | 538 | 1097 | **(6)** | 140 | 433 | **125** | 195 | 314 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total noninterest income** | $**53001** | $49796 | $45838 | $**8364** | $8358 | $8342 | $**17686** | $15960 | $13958 |
|  | **Global Banking** | **Global Banking** | **Global Banking** | **Global Markets** | **Global Markets** | **Global Markets** | **All Other** | **All Other** | **All Other** |
|  | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| **Fees and commissions:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Card income** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interchange fees | $**800** | $773 | $772 | $**65** | $66 | $66 | $**—** | $— | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other card income | **16** | 13 | 9 | **—** |  |  | **(11)** | (41) | (102) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total card income | **816** | 786 | 781 | **65** | 66 | 66 | **(11)** | (41) | (102) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Service charges** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deposit-related fees | **2403** | 2128 | 1943 | **59** | 88 | 79 | **4** | 3 | 2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lending-related fees | **1035** | 1007 | 1009 | **314** | 287 | 256 | **—** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total service charges | **3438** | 3135 | 2952 | **373** | 375 | 335 | **4** | 3 | 2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Investment and brokerage services** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Asset management fees | **—** |  |  | **—** |  |  | **(13)** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Brokerage fees | **79** | 91 | 57 | **2511** | 2128 | 1993 | **—** | (11) | (8) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total investment and brokerage services  | **79** | 91 | 57 | **2511** | 2128 | 1993 | **(13)** | (11) | (8) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Investment banking fees** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Underwriting income | **1303** | 1305 | 922 | **1968** | 1892 | 1298 | **(216)** | (168) | (156) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Syndication fees | **732** | 644 | 505 | **688** | 577 | 393 | **—** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financial advisory services | **1707** | 1504 | 1392 | **181** | 186 | 183 | **(1)** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total investment banking fees | **3742** | 3453 | 2819 | **2837** | 2655 | 1874 | **(217)** | (168) | (156) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total fees and commissions** | **8075** | 7465 | 6609 | **5786** | 5224 | 4268 | **(237)** | (217) | (264) |
| **Market making and similar activities** | **274** | 275 | 190 | **12064** | 12778 | 13430 | **(477)** | (250) | (1045) |
| **Other income (loss)** | **3148** | 2773 | 3111 | **556** | 435 | 157 | **(2238)** | (3005) | (2918) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total noninterest income** | $**11497** | $10513 | $9910 | $**18406** | $18437 | $17855 | $**(2952)** | $(3472) | $(4227) |

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**NOTE 24 Parent Company Information**

The following tables present the Parent Company-only financial information.

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| ***Condensed Statement of Income*** | | | |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| **Income** |  |  |  |
| Dividends from subsidiaries: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bank holding companies and related subsidiaries | $**33600** | $21300 | $22384 |
| Interest from subsidiaries | **19676** | 21589 | 21314 |
| Other income (loss) | **(1336)** | (1223) | (1012) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total income** | **51940** | 41666 | 42686 |
| **Expense** |  |  |  |
| Interest on borrowed funds from subsidiaries | **1071** | 1108 | 896 |
| Other interest expense | **11750** | 14060 | 14119 |
| Noninterest expense | **1576** | 1580 | 1699 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total expense** | **14397** | 16748 | 16714 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries** | **37543** | 24918 | 25972 |
| Income tax expense | **808** | 773 | 838 |
| Income before equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries | **36735** | 24145 | 25134 |
| Equity in undistributed earnings (losses) of subsidiaries: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bank holding companies and related subsidiaries | **(6338)** | 2750 | 993 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonbank companies and related subsidiaries | **112** | 78 | 178 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total equity in undistributed earnings (losses) of subsidiaries** | **(6226)** | 2828 | 1171 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net income** | $**30509** | $26973 | $26305 |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| ***Condensed Balance Sheet*** | | |
| | **December 31** | **December 31** |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 |
| **Assets** |  |  |
| Cash held at bank subsidiaries | $**7686** | $4613 |
| Securities | **703** | 660 |
| Receivables from subsidiaries: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bank holding companies and related subsidiaries | **254525** | 231931 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Banks and related subsidiaries | **59** | 146 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonbank companies and related subsidiaries | **441** | 985 |
| Investments in subsidiaries: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bank holding companies and related subsidiaries | **310216** | 309361 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonbank companies and related subsidiaries | **3907** | 3783 |
| Other assets | **6246** | 6658 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total assets** | $**583783** | $558137 |
| **Liabilities and shareholders' equity** |  |  |
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | $**16498** | $16360 |
| Payables to subsidiaries: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Banks and related subsidiaries | **214** | 114 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bank holding companies and related subsidiaries | **388** | 14 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonbank companies and related subsidiaries | **29324** | 21011 |
| Long-term debt | **234116** | 226675 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total liabilities** | **280540** | 264174 |
| Shareholders' equity | **303243** | 293963 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total liabilities and shareholders' equity** | $**583783** | $558137 |

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| ***Condensed Statement of Cash Flows*** | | | |
| (Dollars in millions) | **2025** | 2024 | 2023 |
| **Operating activities** |  |  |  |
| Net income | $**30509** | $26973 | $26305 |
| Reconciliation of net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equity in undistributed (earnings) losses of subsidiaries | **6226** | (2828) | (1171) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other operating activities, net | **10202** | 1986 | 3395 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by operating activities | **46937** | 26131 | 28529 |
| **Investing activities** |  |  |  |
| Net purchases of securities | **(17)** | (17) | (15) |
| Net payments from (to) subsidiaries | **(22125)** | 16858 | (21267) |
| Other investing activities, net | **(24)** |  | (43) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | **(22166)** | 16841 | (21325) |
| **Financing activities** |  |  |  |
| Net increase in short-term borrowings | **1** |  |  |
| Net increase in other advances | **8748** | 3542 | 2825 |
| Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | **36510** | 17817 | 23950 |
| Retirement of long-term debt | **(38785)** | (36416) | (25366) |
| Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock and warrants | **5493** |  |  |
| Redemption of preferred stock | **(2669)** | (5254) |  |
| Common stock repurchased | **(21433)** | (13104) | (4576) |
| Cash dividends paid | **(9563)** | (9503) | (9087) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash used in financing activities | **(21698)** | (42918) | (12254) |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash held at bank subsidiaries | **3073** | 54 | (5050) |
| Cash held at bank subsidiaries at January 1 | **4613** | 4559 | 9609 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Cash held at bank subsidiaries at December 31** | $**7686** | $4613 | $4559 |

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**NOTE 25 Performance by Geographical Area**

The Corporation's operations are highly integrated with operations in both U.S. and non-U.S. markets. The non-U.S. business activities are largely conducted in Europe, the Middle East and Africa and in Asia. The Corporation identifies its geographic performance based on the business unit structure used to manage the capital or expense deployed in the region as applicable. This requires certain judgments related to the allocation of revenue so that revenue can be appropriately matched with the related capital or expense deployed in the region. Certain asset, liability, income and expense amounts have been allocated to arrive at total assets, total revenue, net of interest expense, income before income taxes and net income by geographic area as presented below.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| (Dollars in millions) |  | **Total Assets at Year End** <sup>(1)</sup> | **Total Revenue, Net of Interest Expense** <sup>(2)</sup> | **Income Before Income Taxes** | **Net Income** |
| U.S. <sup>(3)</sup> | **2025** | $**2870362** | $**97687** | $**33397** | $**27327** |
|  | 2024 | 2817124 | 92434 | 29701 | 24443 |
|  | 2023 |  | 89759 | 28721 | 23454 |
| Asia | **2025** | **177742** | **6004** | **1925** | **1402** |
|  | 2024 | 153489 | 5184 | 1616 | 1176 |
|  | 2023 |  | 4952 | 1512 | 1139 |
| Europe, Middle East and Africa | **2025** | **315024** | **7561** | **1624** | **1151** |
|  | 2024 | 257696 | 6499 | 1061 | 788 |
|  | 2023 |  | 6393 | 1532 | 1090 |
| Latin America and the Caribbean | **2025** | **48610** | **1845** | **749** | **629** |
|  | 2024 | 32990 | 1739 | 845 | 566 |
|  | 2023 |  | 1665 | 765 | 622 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Non-U.S. | **2025** | **541376** | **15410** | **4298** | **3182** |
|  | 2024 | 444175 | 13422 | 3522 | 2530 |
|  | 2023 |  | 13010 | 3809 | 2851 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Consolidated** | **2025** | $**3411738** | $**113097** | $**37695** | $**30509** |
|  | 2024 | 3261299 | 105856 | 33223 | 26973 |
|  | 2023 |  | 102769 | 32530 | 26305 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Total assets include long-lived assets, which are primarily located in the U.S.

<sup>(2)</sup> There were no material intercompany revenues between geographic regions for any of the periods presented.

<sup>(3)</sup> Substantially reflects the U.S.

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**Glossary**

**Alt-A Mortgage** – A type of U.S. mortgage that is considered riskier than A-paper, or "prime," and less risky than "subprime," the riskiest category. Typically, Alt-A mortgages are characterized by borrowers with less than full documentation, lower credit scores and higher LTVs.

**Assets Under Management (AUM)** – The total market value of assets under the investment advisory and/or discretion of *GWIM* which generate asset management fees based on a percentage of the assets' market values. AUM reflects assets that are generally managed for institutional, high net worth and retail clients, and are distributed through various investment products including mutual funds, other commingled vehicles and separate accounts.

**Banking Book** – All on- and off-balance sheet financial instruments of the Corporation except for those positions that are held for trading purposes.

**Brokerage and Other Assets** – Non-discretionary client assets which are held in brokerage accounts or held for safekeeping.

**Committed Credit Exposure** – Any funded portion of a facility plus the unfunded portion of a facility on which the lender is legally bound to advance funds during a specified period under prescribed conditions.

**Credit Derivatives** – Contractual agreements that provide protection against a specified credit event on one or more referenced obligations.

**Credit Valuation Adjustment (CVA)** – A portfolio adjustment required to properly reflect the counterparty credit risk exposure as part of the fair value of derivative instruments.

**Debit Valuation Adjustment (DVA)** – A portfolio adjustment required to properly reflect the Corporation's own credit risk exposure as part of the fair value of derivative instruments and/or structured liabilities.

**Funding Valuation Adjustment (FVA)** – A portfolio adjustment required to include funding costs on uncollateralized derivatives and derivatives where the Corporation is not permitted to use the collateral it receives.

**Interest Rate Lock Commitment (IRLC)** – Commitment with a loan applicant in which the loan terms are guaranteed for a designated period of time subject to credit approval.

**Letter of Credit** – A document issued on behalf of a customer to a third party promising to pay the third party upon presentation of specified documents. A letter of credit effectively substitutes the issuer's credit for that of the customer.

**Loan-to-value (LTV)** – A commonly used credit quality metric. LTV is calculated as the outstanding carrying value of the loan divided by the estimated value of the property securing the loan.

**Macro Products** – Include currencies, interest rates and commodities products.

**Margin Receivable –** An extension of credit secured by eligible securities in certain brokerage accounts.

**Matched Book** – Repurchase and resale agreements or securities borrowed and loaned transactions where the overall asset and liability position is similar in size and/or maturity. Generally, these are entered into to accommodate customers where the Corporation earns the interest rate spread.

**Mortgage Servicing Right (MSR)** – The right to service a mortgage loan when the underlying loan is sold or securitized. Servicing includes collections for principal, interest and escrow payments from borrowers and accounting for and remitting principal and interest payments to investors.

**Nonperforming Loans and Leases** – Includes loans and leases that have been placed on nonaccrual status, including nonaccruing loans whose contractual terms have been restructured in a manner that grants a concession to a borrower experiencing financial difficulties.

**Prompt Corrective Action (PCA)** – A framework established by the U.S. banking regulators requiring banks to maintain certain levels of regulatory capital ratios, comprised of five categories of capitalization: "well capitalized," "adequately capitalized," "undercapitalized," "significantly undercapitalized" and "critically undercapitalized." Insured depository institutions that fail to meet certain of these capital levels are subject to increasingly strict limits on their activities, including their ability to make capital distributions, pay management compensation, grow assets and take other actions.

**Subprime Loans** – Although a standard industry definition for subprime loans (including subprime mortgage loans) does not exist, the Corporation defines subprime loans as specific product offerings for higher risk borrowers.

**Value-at-Risk (VaR)** – VaR is a model that simulates the value of a portfolio under a range of hypothetical scenarios in order to generate a distribution of potential gains and losses. VaR represents the loss the portfolio is expected to experience with a given confidence level based on historical data. A VaR model is an effective tool in estimating ranges of potential gains and losses on our trading portfolios.

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**Key Metrics**

**Active Digital Banking Users** – Mobile and/or online active users over the past 90 days.

**Active Mobile Banking Users** – Mobile active users over the past 90 days.

**Book Value** – Ending common shareholders' equity divided by ending common shares outstanding.

**Common Equity Ratio -** Ending common shareholders' equity divided by ending total assets.

**Deposit Spread** – Annualized net interest income divided by average deposits.

**Dividend Payout Ratio** – Common dividends declared divided by net income applicable to common shareholders.

**Efficiency Ratio** – Noninterest expense divided by total revenue, net of interest expense.

**Gross Interest Yield** – Effective annual percentage rate divided by average loans.

**Net Interest Yield** – Net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.

**Operating Margin** – Income before income taxes divided by total revenue, net of interest expense.

**Return on Average Allocated Capital** – Adjusted net income divided by allocated capital.

**Return on Average Assets** – Net income divided by total average assets.

**Return on Average Common Shareholders' Equity** – Net income applicable to common shareholders divided by average common shareholders' equity.

**Return on Average Shareholders' Equity** – Net income divided by average shareholders' equity.

**Risk-adjusted Margi**n – Difference between total revenue, net of interest expense, and net charge-offs divided by average loans.

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**Acronyms**

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|:---|:---|
| **ABS** | Asset-backed securities |
| **AFS** | Available-for-sale |
| **AI** | Artificial intelligence |
| **ALM** | Asset and liability management |
| **AUM** | Assets under management |
| **AVM** | Automated valuation model |
| **BANA** | Bank of America, National Association |
| **BHC** | Bank holding company |
| **BofAS** | BofA Securities, Inc. |
| **BofASE** | BofA Securities Europe SA |
| **bps** | Basis points |
| **BSBY** | Bloomberg Short-Term Bank Yield Index |
| **CAE** | Chief Audit Executive |
| **CCAR** | Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review |
| **CCP** | Central counterparty clearinghouses |
| **CCPA** | California's Consumer Privacy Act |
| **CDO** | Collateralized debt obligation |
| **CECL** | Current expected credit losses |
| **CEO** | Chief Executive Officer |
| **CET1** | Common equity tier 1 |
| **CFPB** | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau |
| **CFTC** | Commodity Futures Trading Commission |
| **CLO** | Collateralized loan obligation |
| **CLTV** | Combined loan-to-value |
| **CRO** | Chief Risk Officer |
| **CVA** | Credit valuation adjustment |
| **DIF** | Deposit Insurance Fund |
| **DTA** | Deferred tax assets |
| **DVA** | Debit valuation adjustment |
| **ECB** | European Central Bank |
| **EPS** | Earnings per common share |
| **ERC** | Enterprise Risk Committee |
| **EU** | European Union |
| **FDIC** | Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation |
| **FDICIA** | Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 |
| **FHA** | Federal Housing Administration |
| **FHLB** | Federal Home Loan Bank |
| **FHLMC** | Freddie Mac |
| **FICC** | Fixed income, currencies and commodities |
| **FICO** | Fair Isaac Corporation (credit score) |
| **FLUs** | Front line units |
| **FNMA** | Fannie Mae |
| **FTE** | Fully taxable-equivalent |
| **FVA** | Funding valuation adjustment |
| **GAAP** | Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America |
| **GDPR** | General Data Protection Regulation |

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| **GHG** | Greenhouse gas |
| **GLS** | Global Liquidity Sources |
| **GNMA** | Government National Mortgage Association |
| **GRM** | Global Risk Management |
| **G-SIB** | Global systemically important bank |
| **GWIM** | Global Wealth & Investment Management |
| **HELOC** | Home equity line of credit |
| **HQLA** | High Quality Liquid Assets |
| **HTM** | Held-to-maturity |
| **ICAAP** | Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process |
| **IRLC** | Interest rate lock commitment |
| **ISDA** | International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. |
| **LCR** | Liquidity Coverage Ratio |
| **LHFS** | Loans held-for-sale |
| **LRR** | Laws, Rules and Regulations |
| **LTV** | Loan-to-value |
| **MBS** | Mortgage-backed securities |
| **MD&A** | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
| **MLI** | Merrill Lynch International |
| **MLPF&S** | Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated |
| **MRC** | Management Risk Committee |
| **MSA** | Metropolitan Statistical Area |
| **MSR** | Mortgage servicing right |
| **NOL** | Net operating loss |
| **NSFR** | Net Stable Funding Ratio |
| **OCC** | Office of the Comptroller of the Currency |
| **OCI** | Other comprehensive income |
| **OECD** | Organization for Economic Cooperation and<br> Development |
| **OREO** | Other real estate owned |
| **OTC** | Over-the-counter |
| **PCA** | Prompt Corrective Action |
| **RMBS** | Residential mortgage-backed securities |
| **RSU** | Restricted stock unit |
| **RWA** | Risk-weighted assets |
| **SBLC** | Standby letter of credit |
| **SCB** | Stress capital buffer |
| **SEC** | Securities and Exchange Commission |
| **SIFI** | Systemically important financial institution |
| **SLR** | Supplementary leverage ratio |
| **SOFR** | Secured Overnight Financing Rate |
| **TLAC** | Total loss-absorbing capacity |
| **UDAAP** | Unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices |
| **UTB** | Unrecognized tax benefits |
| **VA** | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
| **VaR** | Value-at-Risk |
| **VIE** | Variable interest entity |

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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None

**Item 9A. Controls and Procedures**

**Disclosure Controls and Procedures**

As of the end of the period covered by this report and pursuant to Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), Bank of America's management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness and design of our disclosure controls and procedures (as that term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act). Based upon that evaluation, Bank of America's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that Bank of America's disclosure controls and procedures were effective, as of the end of the period covered by this report.

**Report of Management on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting**

The Report of Management on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting is set forth on page 88 and incorporated herein by reference. The Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm with respect to the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting is set forth on pages 89 and 90 and incorporated herein by reference.

**Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting**

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended December 31, 2025, that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

**Item 9B. Other Information**

**Trading Arrangements**

During the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025, none of the Corporation's directors or officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) adopted or terminated a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement (in each case, as defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K) for the purchase or sale of the Corporation's securities.

**Disclosure Pursuant to Section 13(r) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

Pursuant to Section 13(r) of the Exchange Act, an issuer is required to disclose in its annual or quarterly reports, as applicable, whether it or any of its affiliates knowingly engaged in certain activities, transactions or dealings relating to Iran or with individuals or entities designated pursuant to certain Executive Orders. Disclosure may be required even where the activities, transactions or dealings were conducted in compliance with applicable law. As previously disclosed in its related quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, the Corporation identified and reported certain activities pursuant to Section 13(r) for the first, second and third quarters of 2025. The information provided pursuant to Section 13(r) of the Exchange Act in Item 5 of the quarters ended March 31, 2025, June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2025 is hereby incorporated by reference to such reports. Except as set forth below, as of the

date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Corporation is not aware of any other activity, transaction or dealing by any of its affiliates during the quarter ended December 31, 2025 that requires disclosure under Section 13(r) of the Exchange Act.

During the fourth quarter of 2025, Bank of America, National Association (BANA), a U.S. subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation, processed one authorized wire payment totaling $3,254 pursuant to a general license issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regarding certain activities in support of nongovernmental organizations. This payment was processed to a beneficiary bank subject to Executive Order 13224. There was no measurable gross revenue or net profit to the Corporation relating to these transactions, except nominal fees received by BANA for processing payments. The Corporation may in the future engage in similar transactions for its clients to the extent permitted by U.S. law.

**Item 9C. Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections**

Not applicable.

Part III

**Bank of America Corporation and Subsidiaries**

**Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance**

**Information about our Executive Officers**

The name, age, position and office, and business experience of our current executive officers are:

**Dean C. Athanasia (59) Co-President** since September 2025; President, Regional Banking from October 2021 to September 2025; President, Retail and Preferred & Small Business Banking from January 2019 to October 2021; Co-Head -- Consumer Banking from September 2014 to January 2019; and Preferred and Small Business Banking Executive from April 2011 to September 2014.

**Alastair M. Borthwick (57) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer** since September 2025; Chief Financial Officer from November 2021 to September 2025; President of Global Commercial Banking from October 2012 to October 2021.

**Sheri Bronstein (57) Chief People Officer** since March 2025; Chief Human Resources Officer from January 2019 to March 2025; Global Human Resources Executive from July 2015 to January 2019; and HR Executive for Global Banking & Markets from March 2010 to July 2015.

**James P. DeMare (56) Co-President** since September 2025; President, Global Markets from September 2020 to September 2025; Global Co-Head of FICC Trading and Commercial Real Estate Banking from February 2015 to September 2020.

**Hari Gopalkrishnan (57) Chief Technology and Information Officer** since August 2025; Chief Information Officer for Consumer, Business & Wealth Management Technology from July 2023 to August 2025; Chief Information Officer for Retail, Preferred, Small Business, and Wealth Management Technology from September 2021 to July 2023; Head of Client Facing & Operations Technology Executive from July 2021 to September 2021; Head of Client Facing Platforms Technology from April 2015 to July 2021; Head of Consumer & Wealth Management eCommerce Tech & Consumer Banking Architecture & Strategy from September 2011 to April 2015.

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**Geoffrey S. Greener (61) Chief Risk Officer** since April 2014; Head of Enterprise Capital Management from April 2011 to April 2014.

**Bernard A. Mensah (57) President, International,** CEO of Merrill Lynch International (MLI), BANA London Branch Head since August 2020. President of UK and Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, CEO of MLI, BANA London Branch and Co-Head of Global Fixed Income Currency and Commodities (FICC) Trading from September 2019 to August 2020; Co-Head of Global FICC Trading from March 2015 to September 2019.

**Lauren A. Mogensen (63) Global General Counsel** since November 2021; Head of Global Compliance & Operational Risk, and Reputational Risk from December 2013 to October 2021.

**Brian T. Moynihan (66) Chair of the Board** since October 2014, and Chief Executive Officer, and member of the Board of Directors since January 2010. President, January 2010 to September 2025.

**Thong M. Nguyen (67) Vice Chair, Head of Global Strategy & Enterprise Platforms** since October 2021; Vice Chairman from January 2019 to October 2021; Co-Head **--** Consumer Banking from September 2014 to January 2019; Retail Banking Executive from April 2014 to September 2014; and Retail Strategy, and Operations & Digital Banking Executive from September 2012 to April 2014.

**Thomas M. Scrivener (54) Chief Operations Executive** since October 2021; Head of Consumer, Small Business & Wealth Management Operations from October 2019 to October 2021; Global Real Estate and Enterprise Initiatives Executive from September 2018 to October 2019; Enterprise Scenario Planning and Execution Executive from May 2016 to September 2018; Enterprise Stress Testing, Recovery & Resolution Planning Executive from June 2014 to March 2016.

**Bruce R. Thompson (61) Vice Chair**, **Head of Enterprise Credit** since October 2021; Vice Chairman, Head of Institutional Credit Exposure Management (from December 2020) and Wholesale Credit Underwriting and Monitoring (from May 2021) to October 2021; Vice Chairman, President of the EU & Switzerland and

CEO of Bank of America Europe DAC from May 2018 to December 2020; Vice Chairman of Bank of America Corporation from March 2016 to May 2018; Managing Director from July 2015 to March 2016; Chief Financial Officer from July 2011 to July 2015.

Information included under the following captions in the Corporation's proxy statement relating to its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders (the 2026 Proxy Statement) is incorporated herein by reference:

● &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Proposal 1: Electing directors – Our director nominees;"

● &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Corporate governance – Additional corporate governance information;"

● "Corporate governance – Committees and membership;" and

● &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Corporate governance – Board meetings and attendance."

● &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Stock ownership of directors, executive officers, and certain beneficial owners - Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports."

The Corporation has an insider trading policy (Insider Trading Policy) that governs the purchase, sale and other dispositions of its securities by its directors, officers, employees and the Corporation itself. We believe the Insider Trading Policy is reasonably designed to promote compliance with insider trading laws, rules and regulations, and any applicable listing standards. A copy of the Insider Trading Policy is filed as Exhibit 19 to this Form 10-K (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 19 to the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 25, 2025).

**Item 11. Executive Compensation**

Information included under the following captions in the 2026 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference:

● &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Compensation discussion and analysis;"

● &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Compensation and Human Capital Committee Report;"

● &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Executive compensation;"

● &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"CEO pay ratio;"

● &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Corporate governance;" and

● &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Director compensation."

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**Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters**

Information included under the following caption in the 2026 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference:

● &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Stock ownership of directors, executive officers, and certain beneficial owners."

The table below presents information on equity compensation plans at December 31, 2025:

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| **Plan Category** <sup>(1)</sup> | **(a) Number of Shares to<br>be Issued Under<br>Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights** <sup>(2)</sup> | **(b) Weighted-average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights** <sup>(3)</sup> | **(c) Number of Shares Remaining for Future Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a))** <sup>(4)</sup> |
| Plans approved by shareholders | 276043362 |  | 198266120 |
| Plans not approved by shareholders |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | **276043362** |  | **198266120** |

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<sup>(1)</sup> This table does not include 385,927 vested restricted stock units (RSUs) and stock option gain deferrals at December 31, 2025 that were assumed by the Corporation in connection with prior acquisitions under whose plans the awards were originally granted.

<sup>(2)</sup> Consists of outstanding RSUs. Includes 5,546,991 vested RSUs subject to a required post-vest holding period.

<sup>(3)</sup> RSUs do not have an exercise price and are delivered without any payment or consideration.

<sup>(4)</sup> Amount represents shares of common stock available for future issuance under the Bank of America Corporation Equity Plan.

**Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence**

Information included under the following captions in the 2026 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference:

● &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Related person and certain other transactions;" and

● &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Corporate governance – Director independence."

**Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services**

Information included under the following caption in the 2026 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference:

● &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Proposal 3: Ratifying the appointment of our independent registered public accounting firm for 2026."

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Part IV

**Bank of America Corporation and Subsidiaries**

**Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The following documents are filed as part of this report:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Financial Statements:

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID 238)

Consolidated Statement of Income for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2025 and 2024

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) Schedules:

None

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) Index to Exhibits

With the exception of the information expressly incorporated herein by reference, the 2026 Proxy Statement shall not be deemed filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | | | **Incorporated by Reference** | **Incorporated by Reference** | **Incorporated by Reference** | **Incorporated by Reference** |
|<br>**Exhibit No.** |<br>**Description** |<br>**Notes** | **Form** | **Exhibit** | **Filing Date** | **File No.** |
| 3.1 | <u>[Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended and in effect on the date hereof](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085825000268/bac-0630202510xqex31.htm)</u> |  | 10-Q | 3.1 | 7/31/25 | 1-6523 |
| 3.2 | <u>[Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Corporation as in effect on the date hereof](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085824000208/bac-0630202410xqex32.htm)</u> |  | 10-Q | 3.2 | 7/30/24 | 1-6523 |
| 4.1 | <u>[Indenture dated as of January 1, 1995 (for senior debt securities) between registrant (successor to NationsBank Corporation) and BankAmerica National Trust Company](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/0000950168-95-000038-index.html)</u> |  | S-3 | 4.1 | 2/1/95 | 33-57533 |
| 4.2 | <u>[First Supplemental Indenture dated as of September 18, 1998 between registrant and U.S. Bank Trust National Association (successor to BankAmerica National Trust Company) to the indenture dated as of January 1, 1995 (See Exhibit 4.1)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/0000895527-98-000112-index.html)</u> |  | 8-K | 4.3 | 11/18/98 | 1-6523 |
| 4.3 | <u>[Second Supplemental Indenture dated as of May 7, 2001 between registrant, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Prior Trustee, and The Bank of New York, as Successor Trustee to the indenture dated as of January 1, 1995 (See Exhibit 4.1)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000089552701500042/exh448k.htm)</u> |  | 8-K | 4.4 | 6/14/01 | 1-6523 |
| 4.4 | <u>[Third Supplemental Indenture dated as of July 28, 2004 between registrant and The Bank of New York to the indenture dated as of January 1, 1995 (See Exhibit 4.1)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000089552704000077/bofaaugustsupp1.htm)</u> |  | 8-K | 4.2 | 8/27/04 | 1-6523 |
| 4.5 | <u>[Fourth Supplemental Indenture dated as of April 28, 2006 between](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312506102059/dex46.htm)[registrant and The Bank of New York to the indenture dated as of January 1, 1995 (See Exhibit 4.1)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312506102059/dex46.htm)</u> |  | S-3 | 4.6 | 5/5/06 | 333-133852 |
| 4.6 | <u>[Fifth Supplemental Indenture dated as of December 1, 2008 between registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (successor to The Bank of New York) to the indenture dated as of January 1, 1995 (See Exhibit 4.1)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312508248953/dex41.htm)</u> |  | 8-K | 4.1 | 12/5/08 | 1-6523 |
| 4.7 | <u>[Sixth Supplemental Indenture dated as of February 23, 2011 between registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. to the indenture dated as of January 1, 1995 (See Exhibit 4.1)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000095012311018743/g25571exv4wee.htm)</u> |  | 10-K | 4(ee) | 2/25/11 | 1-6523 |
| 4.8 | <u>[Seventh Supplemental Indenture dated as of January 13, 2017 between registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. to the indenture dated as of January 1, 1995 (See Exhibit 4.1)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312517009475/d324364dex41.htm)</u> |  | 8-K | 4.1 | 1/13/17 | 1-6523 |
| 4.9 | <u>[Eighth Supplemental Indenture dated as of February 23, 2017 between registrant and the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. to the indenture dated as of January 1, 1995 (See Exhibit 4.1)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085817000013/bac-1231201610xkex4a.htm)</u> |  | 10-K | 4(a) | 2/23/17 | 1-6523 |
| 4.10 | <u>[Successor Trustee Agreement effective December 15, 1995 between registrant (successor to NationsBank Corporation) and First Trust of New York, National Association, as successor trustee to BankAmerica National Trust Company](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/0000950168-96-001171-index.html)</u> |  | S-3 | 4.2 | 6/28/96 | 333-07229 |
| 4.11 | <u>[Agreement of Appointment and Acceptance dated as of December 29, 2006 between registrant and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312507042036/dex4aaa.htm)</u> |  | 10-K | 4(aaa) | 2/28/07 | 1-6523 |
| 4.12 | <u>[Form of Senior Registered Note](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312515164150/d865347dex412.htm)</u> |  | S-3 | 4.12 | 5/1/15 | 333-202354 |
| 4.13 | <u>[Form of Registered Global Senior Medium-Term Note, Series L](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312515164150/d865347dex413.htm)</u> |  | S-3 | 4.13 | 5/1/15 | 333-202354 |
| 4.14 | <u>[Form of Master Registered Global Senior Medium-Term Note, Series L](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312515164150/d865347dex414.htm)</u> |  | S-3 | 4.14 | 5/1/15 | 333-202354 |
| 4.15 | <u>[Form of Registered Global Senior Medium-Term Note, Series M](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312517009475/d324364dex42.htm)</u> |  | 8-K | 4.2 | 1/13/17 | 1-6523 |
| 4.16 | <u>[Form of Master Registered Global Senior Medium-Term Note, Series M](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312517009475/d324364dex43.htm)</u> |  | 8-K | 4.3 | 1/13/17 | 1-6523 |
| 4.17 | <u>[Indenture dated as of January 1, 1995 (for subordinated debt securities) between registrant (successor to NationsBank Corporation) and The Bank of New York](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/0000950168-95-000038-index.html)</u> |  | S-3 | 4.5 | 2/1/95 | 33-57533 |
| 4.18 | <u>[First Supplemental Indenture dated as of August 28, 1998 between registrant and The Bank of New York to the indenture dated as of January 1, 1995 (See Exhibit 4.17)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/0000895527-98-000112-index.html)</u> |  | 8-K | 4.7 | 11/18/98 | 1-6523 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | | | **Incorporated by Reference** | **Incorporated by Reference** | **Incorporated by Reference** | **Incorporated by Reference** |
|<br>**Exhibit No.** |<br>**Description** |<br>**Notes** | **Form** | **Exhibit** | **Filing Date** | **File No.** |
| 4.19 | <u>[Second Supplemental Indenture dated as of January 25, 2007 between registrant and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. (successor to The Bank of New York) to the indenture dated as of January 1, 1995 (See Exhibit 4.17)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000095014407002330/g05000exv4w3.htm)</u> |  | S-4 | 4.3 | 3/16/07 | 333-141361 |
| 4.20 | <u>[Third Supplemental Indenture dated as of February 23, 2011 between registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (formerly The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A.) to the indenture dated as of January 1, 1995 (See Exhibit 4.17)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000095012311018743/g25571exv4wff.htm)</u> |  | 10-K | 4(ff) | 2/25/11 | 1-6523 |
| 4.21 | <u>[Fourth Supplemental Indenture dated as of February 23, 2017 between registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. to the indenture dated as of January 1, 1995 (See Exhibit 4.17)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085817000013/bac-1231201610xkex4i.htm)</u> |  | 10-K | 4(i) | 2/23/17 | 1-6523 |
| 4.22 | <u>[Indenture dated as of June 27, 2018 (for senior debt securities) between the registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312518205010/d554534dex43.htm)</u> |  | S-3 | 4.3 | 6/27/18 | 333-224523 |
| 4.23 | <u>[Form of Registered Global Senior Medium-Term Note, Series N](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312518205010/d554534dex44.htm)</u> (prior to August 2021) |  | S-3 | 4.4 | 6/27/18 | 333-224523 |
| 4.24 | <u>[Form of Master Registered Global Senior Medium-Term Note, Series N](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312518205010/d554534dex45.htm)</u> (prior to August 2021) |  | S-3 | 4.5 | 6/27/18 | 333-224523 |
| 4.25 | <u>[Form of Registered Global Senior Medium-Term Note, Series N](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312521232682/d170228dex44.htm)</u> (from August 2021 to March 2024) |  | S-3 | 4.4 | 8/2/21 | 333-257399 |
| 4.26 | <u>[Form of Master Registered Global Senior Medium-Term Note, Series N](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312521232682/d170228dex45.htm)</u> (from August 2021) |  | S-3 | 4.5 | 8/2/21 | 333-257399 |
| 4.27 | <u>[Form of Registered Global Senior Medium-Term Note, Series N](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312524059360/d305781dex44.htm)</u> (from April 2024) |  | S-3 | 4.4 | 3/5/24 | 333-277673 |
| 4.28 | <u>[Indenture dated as of June 27, 2018 (for subordinated debt securities) between the registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312518205010/d554534dex46.htm)</u> |  | S-3 | 4.6 | 6/27/18 | 333-224523 |
| 4.29 | <u>[Form of Registered Global Subordinated Medium-Term Note, Series N](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312518205010/d554534dex47.htm)</u> (prior to August 2021) |  | S-3 | 4.7 | 6/27/18 | 333-224523 |
| 4.30 | <u>[Form of Registered Global Subordinated Medium-Term Note, Series N](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312521232682/d170228dex47.htm)</u> (from August 2021 to March 2024) |  | S-3 | 4.7 | 8/2/21 | 333-257399 |
| 4.31 | <u>[Form of Registered Global Subordinated Medium-Term Note, Series N](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312524059360/d305781dex46.htm)</u> (from April 2024) |  | S-3 | 4.6 | 3/5/24 | 333-277673 |
|  | Registrant and its subsidiaries have other long-term debt agreements, but these are omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation S-K. Copies of these agreements will be furnished to the Commission on request |  |  |  |  |  |
| 4.32 | <u>[Description of the Corporation's Securities](bac-1231202510xkex432.htm)</u> | 1 |  |  |  |  |
| 10.1 | <u>[Bank of America Pension Restoration Plan, as amended and restated effective January 1, 2009 (Pension Restoration Plan)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312509041126/dex10c.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-K | 10(c) | 2/27/09 | 1-6523 |
| 10.2 | <u>[First Amendment to the Pension Restoration Plan dated December 18, 2009](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312510041666/dex10c.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-K | 10(c) | 2/26/10 | 1-6523 |
| 10.3 | <u>[Second Amendment to the Pension Restoration Plan dated June 29, 2012](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085813000097/bac-12312012x10kex10a.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-K | 10(a) | 2/28/13 | 1-6523 |
| 10.4 | <u>[Third Amendment to the Pension Restoration Plan dated March 26, 2013](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085820000011/bac-1231201910xkex104.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-K | 10.4 | 2/19/20 | 1-6523 |
| 10.5 | <u>[Fourth Amendment to the Pension Restoration Plan dated August 22, 2013](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085820000011/bac-1231201910xkex105.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-K | 10.5 | 2/19/20 | 1-6523 |
| 10.6 | <u>[Fifth Amendment to the Pension Restoration Plan dated December 5, 2014](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085820000011/bac-1231201910xkex106.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-K | 10.6 | 2/19/20 | 1-6523 |
| 10.7 | <u>[Sixth Amendment to the Pension Restoration Plan dated December 15, 2016](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085820000011/bac-1231201910xkex107.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-K | 10.7 | 2/19/20 | 1-6523 |
| 10.8 | <u>[Bank of America Deferred Compensation Plan (formerly known as the Bank of America 401(k) Restoration Plan) as amended and restated effective January 1, 2015](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085815000008/bac-1231201410xkex10c.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-K | 10(c) | 2/25/15 | 1-6523 |
| 10.9 | <u>[First Amendment to the Bank of America Deferred Compensation Plan (formerly known as the Bank of America 401(k) Restoration Plan), as amended and restated effective January 1, 2015](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085816000137/bac-1231201510xkex10vv.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-K | 10(vv) | 2/24/16 | 1-6523 |
| 10.10 | <u>[Second Amendment to the Bank of America Deferred Compensation Plan (formerly known as the Bank of America 401(k) Restoration Plan), as amended and restated effective January 1, 2015](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312519295611/d829578dex4c.htm)</u> | 2 | S-8 | 4(c) | 11/19/19 | 333-234780 |
| 10.11 | <u>[Third Amendment to the Bank of America Deferred Compensation Plan (formerly known as the Bank of America 401(k) Restoration Plan), as amended and restated effective January 1, 2015](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085820000011/bac-1231201910xkex1014.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-K | 10.14 | 2/19/20 | 1-6523 |
| 10.12 | <u>[Fourth Amendment to the Bank of America Deferred Compensation Plan (formerly known as the Bank of America 401(k) Restoration Plan), as amended and restated effective January 1, 2015](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085821000023/bac-1231202010xkex1015.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-K | 10.15 | 2/24/21 | 1-6523 |
| 10.13 | <u>[Fifth Amendment to the Bank of America Deferred Compensation Plan (formerly known as the Bank of America 401(k) Restoration Plan), as amended and restated effective January 1, 20](bac-1231202510xkex1013.htm)[1](bac-1231202510xkex1013.htm)[5](bac-1231202510xkex1013.htm)</u> | 12 |  |  |  |  |
| 10.14 | <u>[Sixth Amendment to the Bank of America Deferred Compensation Plan (formerly known as the Bank of America 401(k) Restoration Plan), as amended and restated effective January 1, 20](bac-1231202510xkex1014.htm)[15](bac-1231202510xkex1014.htm)</u> | 12 |  |  |  |  |
| 10.15 | <u>[Bank of America Executive Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended and restated effective December 10, 2002](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000102140803003673/dex10g.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-K | 10(g) | 3/3/03 | 1-6523 |
| 10.16 | <u>[Amendment to Bank of America Executive Incentive Compensation Plan, dated January 23, 2013](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085813000097/bac-12312012x10kex10d.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-K | 10(d) | 2/28/13 | 1-6523 |
| 10.17 | <u>[Bank of America Director Deferral Plan, as amended and restated effective January 1, 2005](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312507042036/dex10g.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-K | 10(g) | 2/28/07 | 1-6523 |
| 10.18 | <u>[Bank of America Director Deferral Plan, as amended and restated effective January 1, 2019](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085819000012/bac-1231201810xkex10f.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-K | 10(f) | 2/26/19 | 1-6523 |
| 10.19 | <u>[Bank of America Corporation Key Employee Equity Plan (formerly known as the Key Associate Stock Plan), as amended and restated effective May 6, 2015 (2015 KEEP)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085815000053/bac-exhibit102050615.htm)</u> | 2 | 8-K | 10.2 | 5/7/15 | 1-6523 |

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| | | | **Incorporated by Reference** | **Incorporated by Reference** | **Incorporated by Reference** | **Incorporated by Reference** |
|<br>**Exhibit No.** |<br>**Description** |<br>**Notes** | **Form** | **Exhibit** | **Filing Date** | **File No.** |
| 10.20 | <u>[First Amendment to the 2015 KEEP dated December 19, 2018](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085819000012/bac-1231201810xkex10mm.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-K | 10(mm) | 2/26/19 | 1-6523 |
| 10.21 | <u>[Second Amendment to the 2015 KEEP dated April 24, 2019](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085819000023/bac-exhibit101042419.htm)</u> | 2 | 8-K | 10.1 | 4/24/19 | 1-6523 |
| 10.22 | <u>[Bank of America Corporation Equity Plan (formerly known as the Key Employee Equity Plan), as amended and restated effective April 20, 2021 (2021 BACEP)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085821000055/exhibit101.htm)</u> | 2 | 8-K | 10.1 | 4/22/21 | 1-6523 |
| 10.23 | <u>[Bank of America Corporation Equity Plan (formerly known as the Key Employee Equity Plan), as amended and restated effective April 25, 2023 (2023 BACEP)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085823000137/ex101.htm)</u> | 2 | 8-K | 10.1 | 4/28/23 | 1-6523 |
| 10.24 | <u>[Bank of America Corporation Equity Plan (formerly known as the Key Employee Equity Plan), as amended and restated effective April 24, 2024 (2024 BACEP)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085824000149/ex101.htm)</u> | 2 | 8-K | 10.1 | 4/26/24 | 1-6523 |
| 10.25 | <u>[Bank of America Corporation Equity Plan (formerly known as the Key Employee Equity Plan), as amended and restated effective April 22, 2025 (2025 BACEP)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085825000195/ex101-4x22x25.htm)</u> | 2 | 8-K | 10.1 | 4/24/25 | 1-6523 |
| 10.26 | <u>[Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement for Non-Employee Directors under the 2023 BACEP](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085825000139/bac-1231202410xkex1024.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-K | 10.24 | 2/25/25 | 1-6523 |
| 10.27 | <u>[Form of Time-based Restricted Stock Units Award Agreement (February 2021) under the 2015 KEEP](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085821000063/bac-3312021ex101.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-Q | 10.1 | 4/29/21 | 1-6523 |
| 10.28 | <u>[Form of Performance Restricted Stock Units Award Agreement (February 2021) under the 2015 KEEP](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085821000063/bac-3312021ex102.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-Q | 10.2 | 4/29/21 | 1-6523 |
| 10.29 | <u>[Form of Cash-settled Restricted Stock Units Award Agreement under the 2021 BACEP](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085822000062/bac-1231202110xkex1032.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-K | 10.32 | 2/22/22 | 1-6523 |
| 10.30 | <u>[Form of Time-Based Restricted Stock Units Award Agreement under the 2021 BACEP](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085822000062/bac-1231202110xkex1033.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-K | 10.33 | 2/22/22 | 1-6523 |
| 10.31 | <u>[Form of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units Award Agreement under the 2021 BACEP](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085822000062/bac-1231202110xkex1034.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-K | 10.34 | 2/22/22 | 1-6523 |
| 10.32 | <u>[Form of Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units Award Agreement under the 2023 BACEP](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085824000156/bac-0331202410xqex101.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-Q | 10.1 | 4/30/24 | 1-6523 |
| 10.33 | <u>[Form of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units Award Agreement under the 2023 BACEP](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085824000156/bac-0331202410xqex102.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-Q | 10.2 | 4/30/24 | 1-6523 |
| 10.34 | <u>[Form of Time-Based Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units Award Agreement under the 2023 BACEP](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085824000156/bac-0331202410xqex103.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-Q | 10.3 | 4/30/24 | 1-6523 |
| 10.35 | <u>[Form of Time-Based Share-Settled Restricted Stock Units Award Agreement under the 2023 BACEP](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085824000156/bac-0331202410xqex104.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-Q | 10.4 | 4/30/24 | 1-6523 |
| 10.36 | <u>[Form of Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units Award Agreement under the 2024 BACEP](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085825000200/bac-0331202510xqex101.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-Q | 10.1 | 4/30/25 | 1-6523 |
| 10.37 | <u>[Form of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units Award Agreement under the 2024 BACEP](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085825000200/bac-0331202510xqex102.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-Q | 10.2 | 4/30/25 | 1-6523 |
| 10.38 | <u>[Form of Time-Based Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units Award Agreement under the 2024 BACEP](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085825000200/bac-0331202510xqex103.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-Q | 10.3 | 4/30/25 | 1-6523 |
| 10.39 | <u>[Form of Time-Based Share-Settled Restricted Stock Units Award Agreement under the 2024 BACEP](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085825000200/bac-0331202510xqex104.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-Q | 10.4 | 4/30/25 | 1-6523 |
| 10.40 | <u>[Form of Phantom Restricted Stock Units Award Agreement](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085822000062/bac-1231202110xkex1035.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-K | 10.35 | 2/22/22 | 1-6523 |
| 10.41 | <u>[Amendment to various plans in connection with FleetBoston Financial Corporation merger dated October 27, 2003](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312504032312/dex10v.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-K | 10(v) | 3/1/04 | 1-6523 |
| 10.42 | <u>[FleetBoston Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan effective December 31, 2004](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312505039878/dex10r.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-K | 10(r) | 3/1/05 | 1-6523 |
| 10.43 | <u>[FleetBoston Executive Deferred Compensation Plan No. 2 effective December 16, 2003](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312505039878/dex10u.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-K | 10(u) | 3/1/05 | 1-6523 |
| 10.44 | <u>[FleetBoston Executive Supplemental Plan effective December 31, 2004](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312505039878/dex10v.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-K | 10(v) | 3/1/05 | 1-6523 |
| 10.45 | <u>[Retirement Income Assurance Plan for Legacy Fleet, as amended and restated effective January 1, 2009](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312510041666/dex10p.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-K | 10(p) | 2/26/10 | 1-6523 |
| 10.46 | <u>[First Amendment to the Retirement Income Assurance Plan for Legacy Fleet, as amended and restated effective January 1, 2009](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085813000097/bac-12312012x10kex10l.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-K | 10(I) | 2/28/13 | 1-6523 |
| 10.47 | <u>[Global amendment to definition of "change in control" or "change of control," together with a list of plans affected by such amendment](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312505039878/dex10oo.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-K | 10(oo) | 3/1/05 | 1-6523 |
| 10.48 | <u>[Employment Agreement dated October 27, 2003 between registrant and Brian T. Moynihan](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312503089416/dex10d.htm)</u> | 2 | S-4 | 10(d) | 12/4/03 | 333-110924 |
| 10.49 | <u>[Cancellation Agreement dated October 26, 2005 between registrant and Brian T. Moynihan](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312505208646/dex101.htm)</u> | 2 | 8-K | 10.1 | 10/26/05 | 1-6523 |
| 10.50 | <u>[Agreement Regarding Participation in the Fleet Boston Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan dated October 26, 2005 between registrant and Brian T. Moynihan](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312505208646/dex102.htm)</u> | 2 | 8-K | 10.2 | 10/26/05 | 1-6523 |
| 10.51 | <u>[Securities Purchase Agreement dated August 25, 2011 between registrant and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (including forms of the certificate of Designations, Warrant and Registration Rights Agreement)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312511232422/dex11.htm)</u> |  | 8-K | 1.1 | 8/25/11 | 1-6523 |
| 10.52 | <u>[ESA Retention Agreement dated March 15, 2004 between the Corporation and Dean C. Athanasia](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085819000026/bac-331201910xqex10c.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-Q | 10(c) | 4/26/19 | 1-6523 |
| 10.53 | <u>[Letter Agreement dated November 9, 2021 between the Corporation and James P. DeMare](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085822000088/bac-0331202210xqex101.htm)</u> | 2, 3 | 10-Q | 10.1 | 4/29/22 | 1-6523 |
| 10.54 | <u>[Employment Offer Letter dated March 4, 2019 between the Corporation and Matthew M. Koder](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085822000088/bac-0331202210xqex102.htm)</u> | 2, 3 | 10-Q | 10.2 | 4/29/22 | 1-6523 |

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**179** Bank of America<br>

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| | | | **Incorporated by Reference** | **Incorporated by Reference** | **Incorporated by Reference** | **Incorporated by Reference** |
|<br>**Exhibit No.** |<br>**Description** |<br>**Notes** | **Form** | **Exhibit** | **Filing Date** | **File No.** |
| 10.55 | <u>[Letter of Understanding dated March 4, 2019 between the Corporation and Matthew M. Koder](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085822000088/bac-0331202210xqex103.htm)</u> | 2, 3 | 10-Q | 10.3 | 4/29/22 | 1-6523 |
| 10.56 | <u>[Form of Acknowledgement of and Agreement to the Incentive Compensation Recoupment Policy](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085824000156/bac-0331202410xqex105.htm)</u> | 2 | 10-Q | 10.5 | 4/30/24 | 1-6523 |
| 10.57 | <u>[Form of Aircraft Time Sharing Agreement (Multiple Aircraft) between Bank of America, N.A. and certain executive officers of the Corporation, including Named Executive Officers](bac-1231202510xkex1057.htm)</u> | 123 |  |  |  |  |
| 10.58 | <u>[Form of BofA Securities Europe S.A. and Merrill Lynch International Appointment Letters with respect to service on the Board of Directors](bac-1231202510xkex1058.htm)</u> | 12 |  |  |  |  |
| 18 | <u>[Preferability Letter from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for Accounting Principle Change](bac-1231202510xkex18.htm)</u> | 1 |  |  |  |  |
| 19 | <u>[Bank of America Corporation Insider Trading Policy](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085825000139/bac-1231202410xkex19.htm)</u>  |  | 10-K | 19 | 2/25/25 | 1-6523 |
| 21 | <u>[Direct and Indirect Subsidiaries of Bank of America Corporation As of December 31, 2025](bac-1231202510xkex21.htm)</u> | 1 |  |  |  |  |
| 22 | <u>[Subsidiary Issuers of Guaranteed Securities](bac-1231202510xkex22.htm)</u> | 1 |  |  |  |  |
| 23 | <u>[Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP](bac-1231202510xkex23.htm)</u> | 1 |  |  |  |  |
| 24 | <u>[Power of Attorney](bac-1231202510xkex24.htm)</u> | 1 |  |  |  |  |
| 31.1 | <u>[Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002](bac-1231202510xkex311.htm)</u> | 1 |  |  |  |  |
| 31.2 | <u>[Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002](bac-1231202510xkex312.htm)</u> | 1 |  |  |  |  |
| 32.1 | <u>[Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002](bac-1231202510xkex321.htm)</u> | 4 |  |  |  |  |
| 32.2 | <u>[Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002](bac-1231202510xkex322.htm)</u> | 4 |  |  |  |  |
| 97.1 | <u>[Incentive Compensation Recoupment Policy](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085824000122/bac-1231202310xkex971.htm)</u> |  | 10-K | 97.1 | 2/20/24 | 1-6523 |
| 99.1 | <u>[Bank of America Corporation Corporate Policy Regarding Seeking Stockholder Approval of Future Severance Agreements](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000007085823000092/bac-1231202210xkex991.htm)</u>  |  | 10-K | 99.1 | 2/22/23 | 1-6523 |
| 101.INS | Inline XBRL Instance Document | 5 |  |  |  |  |
| 101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | 1 |  |  |  |  |
| 101.CAL | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | 1 |  |  |  |  |
| 101.LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | 1 |  |  |  |  |
| 101.PRE | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document | 1 |  |  |  |  |
| 101.DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions Linkbase Document | 1 |  |  |  |  |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) |  |  |  |  |  |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Filed Herewith.

<sup>(2)</sup> Exhibit is a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

<sup>(3)</sup> As permitted by Regulation S-K, Item 601(b)(10)(iv) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, certain portions of this exhibit have been redacted from the publicly filed document.

<sup>(4)</sup> Furnished herewith. This exhibit shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that Section. Such exhibit shall not be deemed incorporated into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

<sup>(5)</sup> The instance document does not appear in the interactive data file because its XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document.

**Item 16. Form 10-K Summary**

Not applicable.

Bank of America **180**<br>

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Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: February 25, 2026

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| **Bank of America Corporation** | **Bank of America Corporation** |
| By: | /s/ Brian T. Moynihan |
|  | Brian T. Moynihan |
|  | Chief Executive Officer |

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Signature** | **Title** | **Date** |
| /s/ Brian T. Moynihan | Chief Executive Officer, Chair and Director<br>(Principal Executive Officer) | February 25, 2026 |
| Brian T. Moynihan | Chief Executive Officer, Chair and Director<br>(Principal Executive Officer) | February 25, 2026 |
| \*/s/ Alastair M. Borthwick | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer<br>(Principal Financial Officer) | February 25, 2026 |
| Alastair M. Borthwick | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer<br>(Principal Financial Officer) | February 25, 2026 |
| \*/s/ Johnbull E. Okpara | Chief Accounting Officer<br>(Principal Accounting Officer) | February 25, 2026 |
| Johnbull E. Okpara | Chief Accounting Officer<br>(Principal Accounting Officer) | February 25, 2026 |
| \*/s/ Sharon L. Allen | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| Sharon L. Allen | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| \*/s/ José E. Almeida | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| José E. Almeida | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| \*/s/ Pierre J.P. de Weck | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| Pierre J.P. de Weck | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| \*/s/ Arnold W. Donald | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| Arnold W. Donald | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| \*/s/ Linda P. Hudson | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| Linda P. Hudson | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| \*/s/ Monica C. Lozano | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| Monica C. Lozano | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| \*/s/ Maria N. Martinez | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| Maria N. Martinez | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| \*/s/ Lionel L. Nowell III | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| Lionel L. Nowell III | Director | February 25, 2026 |

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**181** Bank of America<br>

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| | | **Title** | **Date** |
| | **Signature**<br>\*/s/ Denise L. Ramos | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| | | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| | Denise L. Ramos<br>\*/s/ Clayton S. Rose | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| | | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| | Clayton S. Rose<br>\*/s/ Michael D. White | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| | | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| | Michael D. White<br>\*/s/ Thomas D. Woods | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| | | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| | Thomas D. Woods<br>\*/s/ Maria T. Zuber | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| | Maria T. Zuber | Director | February 25, 2026 |
| \*By | /s/ Ross E. Jeffries, Jr. |  |  |
|  | Ross E. Jeffries, Jr.<br>Attorney-in-Fact |  |  |

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Bank of America **182**<br>

## Exhibit 4.32

**Exhibit 4.32**

**DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT'S SECURITIES REGISTERED UNDER SECTION 12 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As of December 31, 2025, Bank of America Corporation (the "**Company**") had the following classes of securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "**Exchange Act**"):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000<sup>th</sup> interest in a share of Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series E

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000<sup>th</sup> interest in a share of 6.00% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series GG

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000<sup>th</sup> interest in a share of 5.875% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series HH

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,200<sup>th</sup> interest in a share of Bank of America Corporation Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series 1

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,200<sup>th</sup> interest in a share of Bank of America Corporation Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series 2

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,200<sup>th</sup> interest in a share of Bank of America Corporation Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series 4

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,200<sup>th</sup> interest in a share of Bank of America Corporation Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series 5

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000<sup>th</sup> interest in a share of 5.375% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series KK

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000<sup>th</sup> interest in a share of 5.000% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series LL

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000<sup>th</sup> interest in a share of 4.375% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series NN

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000<sup>th</sup> interest in a share of 4.125% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series PP

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000<sup>th</sup> interest in a share of 4.250% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series QQ

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000<sup>th</sup> interest in a share of 4.750% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series SS

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.25% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock, Series L

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Floating Rate Preferred Hybrid Income Term Securities of BAC Capital Trust XIII (and the guarantee related thereto)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.63% Fixed to Floating Rate Preferred Hybrid Income Term Securities of BAC Capital Trust XIV (and the guarantee related thereto)

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income Capital Obligation Notes initially due December 15, 2066 of Bank of America Corporation

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Senior Medium-Term Notes, Series A, Step Up Callable Notes, due November 28, 2031, of BofA Finance LLC (and the guarantee of the Company with respect thereto)

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**DESCRIPTION OF COMMON STOCK**

This section describes the general terms and provisions of the shares of the Company's common stock*.* You should read the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the "**Restated Certificate of Incorporation**") and the Company's by-laws (the "**Bylaws**") for additional information about the common stock. The Restated Certificate of Incorporation and the Bylaws are included as exhibits to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, to which this exhibit also is attached.

**General**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As of December 31, 2025, under the Restated Certificate of Incorporation, the Company is authorized to issue twelve billion eight hundred million (12,800,000,000) shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share (the "**Common Stock**"), of which approximately 7.2 billion shares were outstanding. The Common Stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange (the "**NYSE**") under the symbol "BAC." As of December 31, 2025, approximately 586 million shares were reserved for issuance in connection with the Company's various employee and director benefit plans, the conversion of outstanding securities convertible into shares of the Common Stock, and for other purposes. After taking into account the reserved shares, there were approximately 5.0 billion authorized shares of Common Stock available for issuance as of December 31, 2025.

Shares of newly issued Common Stock will be uncertificated unless the Company's board of directors (the "**Board**") by resolution determines otherwise. Shares represented by an existing certificate will remain certificated until such certificate is surrendered to the Company.

**Voting and Other Rights**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Holders of the Common Stock are entitled to one vote per share. There are no cumulative voting rights. In general, a majority of votes cast on a matter is sufficient to take action upon routine matters, including the election of directors in an uncontested election. However, (1) amendments to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation generally must be approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the voting power of the outstanding stock, and (2) a merger, dissolution, or the sale of all or substantially all of the Company's assets generally must be approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the voting power of the outstanding stock.

In the event of the Company's liquidation, holders of the Common Stock will be entitled to receive pro rata any assets legally available for distribution to stockholders, subject to any prior rights of any preferred stock then outstanding.

The Common Stock does not have any preemptive rights, redemption privileges, sinking fund privileges, or conversion rights. All the outstanding shares of the Common Stock are, and, upon proper conversion of any convertible securities, all of the shares of Common Stock into which those securities are converted will be, validly issued, fully paid, and nonassessable.

Computershare Trust Company, N.A. is the transfer agent and registrar for the Common Stock.

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**Dividends**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subject to the preferential rights of any holders of any outstanding series of preferred stock, the holders of the Common Stock are entitled to receive dividends or distributions, whether payable in cash or otherwise, as the Board may declare out of funds legally available for payments. Stock dividends, if any are declared, may be paid from the Company's authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock.

**Certain Anti-Takeover Matters**

Certain provisions of Delaware law and of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire control of the Company or have the effect of discouraging a third party from attempting to acquire control of the Company. For example, the Company is subject to Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, which would make it more difficult for another party to acquire the Company without the approval of the Board. Certain provisions of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws may make it less likely that the Company's management would be changed or that someone would acquire voting control of the Company without the Board's consent. These provisions could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire the Company even if an acquisition might be in the best interest of the Company's stockholders.

***Preferred Stock*.** The Board can, at any time, under the Restated Certificate of Incorporation and without stockholder approval, issue one or more new series of preferred stock. In some cases, the issuance of preferred stock without stockholder approval could discourage or make more difficult attempts to take control of the Company through a merger, tender offer, proxy contest or otherwise. Preferred stock with special voting rights or other features issued to persons favoring the Company's management could stop a takeover by preventing the person trying to take control of the Company from acquiring enough voting shares necessary to take control. For a description of the outstanding series of the Company's preferred stock as of December 31, 2025, see "Description of Preferred Stock" below.

***Advance Notice Requirements****.* The Bylaws establish advance notice procedures with regard to stockholder proposals relating to nominations for the election of directors or other business to be brought before meetings of the Company's stockholders. These procedures provide that notice of such stockholder proposals must be timely given to the Company's corporate secretary prior to the meeting at which the action is to be taken. The notice must contain certain information specified in the Bylaws and must otherwise comply with the Bylaws.

***Vacancies****.* Under the Bylaws, a majority vote of the Board may increase or decrease the number of directors. Any director may be removed at any time with or without cause by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the voting power of the outstanding shares then entitled to vote at an election of directors. Any vacancy on the Board or newly created directorship will be filled by a majority vote of the remaining directors then in office, and those newly elected directors will serve for a term expiring at the next annual meeting of stockholders, and until such directors' successor has been elected and qualified.

***Amendment of Bylaws***. The Bylaws may be adopted, amended or repealed by a majority of the Board, subject to certain limitations in the Bylaws. The Company's stockholders also have the power to adopt, amend or repeal the Bylaws.

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**DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED STOCK**

This section summarizes the general terms and provisions of all series of the Company's preferred stock outstanding as of December 31, 2025. Certain of these series of preferred stock (or depositary shares representing a fractional interest in a share of such series of preferred stock) are registered under Section 12 of the Exchange Act, as indicated in each case by noting its listing. Reference is made to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation and the respective certificates of designations for each series of the Company's preferred stock for complete information about the provisions of that series of preferred stock. See also "Description of Common Stock – Certain Anti-Takeover Matters" above.

**Existing Series of Preferred Stock**

As of December 31, 2025, under the Restated Certificate of Incorporation, the Company has authority to issue 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $.01 per share. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had approximately 4 million issued and outstanding shares of preferred stock and the aggregate liquidation preference of all of the Company's outstanding preferred stock was approximately $26.3 billion. All outstanding shares of the Company's preferred stock are fully paid and nonassessable. Of the Company's authorized and outstanding preferred stock, as of December 31, 2025:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;35,045 shares were designated as 7% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series B (the "**Series B Preferred Stock**"), having a liquidation preference of $100 per share, 7,065 shares of which were issued and outstanding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;85,100 shares were designated as Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series E (the "**Series E Preferred Stock**"), having a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, 12,317 shares of which were issued and outstanding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7,001 shares were designated as Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series F (the "**Series F Preferred Stock**"), having a liquidation preference of $100,000 per share, 1,409 shares of which were issued and outstanding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8,501 shares were designated as Adjustable Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series G (the "**Series G Preferred Stock**"), having a liquidation preference of $100,000 per share, 4,925 shares of which were issued and outstanding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6,900,000 shares were designated as 7.25% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock, Series L (the "**Series L Preferred Stock**"), having a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share, 3,080,182 shares of which were issued and outstanding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;40,000 shares were designated as Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series DD (the "**Series DD Preferred Stock**"), having a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, 40,000 shares of which were issued and outstanding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;94,000 shares were designated as Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series FF (the "**Series FF Preferred Stock**"), having a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, 90,833 shares of which were issued and outstanding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;55,200 shares were designated as 6.000% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series GG (the "**Series GG Preferred Stock**"), having a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, 54,000 shares of which were issued and outstanding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;34,160 shares were designated as 5.875% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series HH (the "**Series HH Preferred Stock**"), having a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, 34,049 shares of which were issued and outstanding;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;60,950 shares were designated as 5.375% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series KK (the "**Series KK Preferred Stock**"), having a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, 55,273 shares of which were issued and outstanding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;52,400 shares were designated as 5.000% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series LL (the "**Series LL Preferred Stock**"), having a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, 52,045 shares of which were issued and outstanding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;44,000 shares were designated as 4.375% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series NN (the "**Series NN Preferred Stock**"), having a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, 42,993 shares of which were issued and outstanding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;36,600 shares were designated as 4.125% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series PP (the "**Series PP Preferred Stock**"), having a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, 36,500 shares of which were issued and outstanding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;52,000 shares were designated as 4.250% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series QQ (the "**Series QQ Preferred Stock**"), having a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, 51,879 shares of which were issued and outstanding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;70,000 shares were designated as 4.375% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series RR (the "**Series RR Preferred Stock**"), having a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, 66,738 shares of which were issued and outstanding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;28,000 shares were designated as 4.750% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series SS (the "**Series SS Preferred Stock**"), having a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, 27,463 shares of which were issued and outstanding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;80,000 shares were designated as 6.125% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series TT (the "**Series TT Preferred Stock**"), having a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, 80,000 shares of which were issued and outstanding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;120,000 shares were designated as 6.625% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series OO (the "**Series OO Preferred Stock**"), having a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, 120,000 shares of which were issued and outstanding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;100,000 shares were designated as 6.250% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series UU (the "**Series UU Preferred Stock**"), having a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, 100,000 shares of which were issued and outstanding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;21,000 shares were designated as Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series 1 (the "**Series 1 Preferred Stock**"), having a liquidation preference of $30,000 per share, 3,185 shares of which were issued and outstanding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;37,000 shares were designated as Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series 2 (the "**Series 2 Preferred Stock**"), having a liquidation preference of $30,000 per share, 9,967 shares of which were issued and outstanding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20,000 shares were designated as Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series 4 (the "**Series 4 Preferred Stock**"), having a liquidation preference of $30,000 per share, 7,010 shares of which were issued and outstanding; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;50,000 shares were designated as Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series 5 (the "**Series 5 Preferred Stock**"), having a liquidation preference of $30,000 per share, 13,331 shares of which were issued and outstanding.

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In addition, as of December 31, 2025, the following series of preferred stock were reflected in the Restated Certificate of Incorporation as designated series, but no shares of any of these series were outstanding:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;approximately 1.03 million shares of ESOP Convertible Preferred Stock, Series C;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;approximately 20 million shares of $2.50 Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, Series BB;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;40,000 shares of Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series U;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;50,000 shares of 6% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series T;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;80,000 shares of Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series X;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;56,000 shares of Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series Z;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;44,000 shares of 6.500% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series Y;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;76,000 shares of Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series AA;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;44,000 shares of 6.200% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series CC;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;36,000 shares of 6.000% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series EE;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;40,000 shares of Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series JJ; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;44,000 shares of Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series MM.

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The following summarizes the general terms and provisions of our outstanding series of preferred stock. As of their respective original issue dates, the terms of the Series E Preferred Stock, Series F Preferred Stock, Series G Preferred Stock, Series DD Preferred Stock, Series FF Preferred Stock, Series 1 Preferred Stock, Series 2 Preferred Stock, Series 4 Preferred Stock and Series 5 Preferred Stock (together, the "**LIBOR Preferred Stock**") provided for dividend rates to be determined by reference to three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR ("**Three-Month USD LIBOR**") for some or all applicable dividend periods. Three-Month USD LIBOR ceased publication following June 30, 2023. In accordance with the U.S. Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act and Regulation ZZ promulgated thereunder by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and/or the applicable fallback provisions relating to Three-Month USD LIBOR contained in the applicable series of LIBOR Preferred Stock, the three-month CME Term SOFR Reference Rate, as administered by CME Group Benchmark Administration, Ltd. (or any successor administrator thereof), <u>plus</u> a tenor spread adjustment of 0.26161% (such rate, including such tenor spread adjustment, "**Adjusted Three-Month Term SOFR**") replaced Three-Month USD LIBOR as the reference rate for the determinations of dividend rates and calculations of dividend payments for all series of the LIBOR Preferred Stock for all dividend periods commencing on or after the first London banking date after June 30, 2023 (the "**LIBOR Replacement Date**"). In the descriptions of the various series of LIBOR Preferred Stock set forth below, references to Three-Month USD LIBOR contained in the original terms of such preferred stock accordingly have been changed to Adjusted Term SOFR.

**Series B Preferred Stock** 

*Preferential Rights*. The Series B Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Common Stock and ranks equally with the Series E Preferred Stock, Series F Preferred Stock, Series G Preferred Stock, Series L Preferred Stock, Series DD Preferred Stock, Series FF Preferred Stock, Series GG Preferred Stock, Series HH Preferred Stock, Series KK Preferred Stock, Series LL Preferred Stock, Series NN Preferred Stock, Series PP Preferred Stock, Series QQ Preferred Stock, Series RR Preferred Stock, Series SS Preferred Stock, Series TT Preferred Stock, Series OO Preferred Stock, Series UU Preferred Stock, Series 1 Preferred Stock, Series 2 Preferred Stock, Series 4 Preferred Stock, and Series 5 Preferred Stock as to dividends and distributions on liquidation. Shares of the Series B Preferred Stock are not convertible into or exchangeable for any shares of Common Stock or any other class of the Company's capital stock. Holders of the Series B Preferred Stock do not have any preemptive rights, and the Series B Preferred Stock is not subject to the operation of any sinking fund. The Company may issue stock with preferences superior or equal to the Series B Preferred Stock without the consent of holders of Series B Preferred Stock.

*Dividends*. Holders of shares of Series B Preferred Stock are entitled to receive, when and as declared by the Board, cumulative cash dividends at an annual dividend rate per share of 7.00% of the stated value per share of Series B Preferred Stock. The stated value per share of the Series B Preferred Stock is $100. Dividends are payable quarterly on such dates that are fixed by the Board. The Company cannot declare or pay cash dividends on any shares of Common Stock unless full cumulative dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock have been paid or declared and funds sufficient for the payment have been set apart.

*Voting Rights*. Each share of Series B Preferred Stock has equal voting rights, share for share, with each share of Common Stock.

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*Distributions*. In the event of the Company's voluntary or involuntary dissolution, liquidation, or winding up, the holders of Series B Preferred Stock are entitled to receive, after payment of the full liquidation preference on shares of any class of preferred stock ranking senior to the Series B Preferred Stock, but before any distribution on shares of Common Stock, liquidating distributions in the amount of the liquidation preference of $100 per share plus accumulated dividends.

*Redemption*. Shares of Series B Preferred Stock are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the option of the holders, at the redemption price of $100 per share plus accumulated and unpaid dividends, provided that (1) full cumulative dividends have been paid, or declared, and funds sufficient for payment set apart, on any class or series of preferred stock ranking senior to the Series B Preferred Stock; and (2) the Company is not then in default or in arrears on any sinking fund or analogous fund or call for tenders obligation or agreement for the purchase of any class or series of preferred stock ranking senior to Series B Preferred Stock. The Series B Preferred Stock is not subject to any mandatory redemption provisions or redemption at the option of the Company.

**Series E Preferred Stock** 

*Listing.* Depositary shares representing fractional interests in a share of Series E Preferred Stock are listed on the NYSE under the symbol "BAC PrE". See "Description of Depositary Shares" below.

*Preferential Rights*. The Series E Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Common Stock and ranks equally with the Series B Preferred Stock, Series F Preferred Stock, Series G Preferred Stock, Series L Preferred Stock, Series DD Preferred Stock, Series FF Preferred Stock, Series GG Preferred Stock, Series HH Preferred Stock, Series KK Preferred Stock, Series LL Preferred Stock, Series NN Preferred Stock, Series PP Preferred Stock, Series QQ Preferred Stock, Series RR Preferred Stock, Series SS Preferred Stock, Series TT Preferred Stock, Series OO Preferred Stock, Series UU Preferred Stock, Series 1 Preferred Stock, Series 2 Preferred Stock, Series 4 Preferred Stock, and Series 5 Preferred Stock as to dividends and distributions on the Company's liquidation, dissolution, or winding up. Series E Preferred Stock is not convertible into or exchangeable for any shares of the Company's Common Stock or any other class of its capital stock. Holders of the Series E Preferred Stock do not have any preemptive rights, and the Series E Preferred Stock is not subject to the operation of any sinking fund. The Company may issue stock with preferences superior or equal to the Series E Preferred Stock without the consent of the holders of the Series E Preferred Stock.

*Dividends*. Holders of the Series E Preferred Stock are entitled to receive non-cumulative cash dividends when, as, and if declared by the Board or a duly authorized committee of the Board out of funds legally available for payment, on the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share of Series E Preferred Stock, payable quarterly in arrears on each February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 to record holders as of the last business day (as defined in the certificate of designations for the Series E Preferred Stock) of the calendar month immediately preceding the month in which the dividend payment date falls. Dividends on each share of Series E Preferred Stock accrue on the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share at an annual rate per

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share equal to the greater of (a) Adjusted Three-Month Term SOFR<sup>1</sup> plus a spread of 0.35%, and (b) 4.00%. The amount of dividends shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year and the actual number of days elapsed in the dividend period. If any dividend payment date is not a business day, then that dividend payment will be made on the next succeeding day that is a business day, unless that day falls in the next calendar year in which case payment will occur on the immediately preceding business day, in either case without any interest in respect of such delay.

As long as shares of Series E Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the Company cannot declare or pay cash dividends or distributions on or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any shares of its Common Stock or other capital stock ranking junior to the Series E Preferred Stock, or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any capital stock ranking equally with the Series E Preferred Stock other than on a pro rata basis, in each case unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series E Preferred Stock for the then-current dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. The Company cannot declare or pay dividends on capital stock ranking equally with the Series E Preferred Stock for any period unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series E Preferred Stock for the then-current dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. If the Company declares dividends on the Series E Preferred Stock and on any capital stock ranking equally with the Series E Preferred Stock but cannot make full payment of those declared dividends, the Company will allocate the dividend payments on a pro rata basis among the holders of the shares of Series E Preferred Stock and the holders of any capital stock ranking equally with the Series E Preferred Stock.

*Voting Rights*. Holders of Series E Preferred Stock do not have voting rights, except as specifically required by Delaware law and in the case of certain dividend arrearages in relation to the Series E Preferred Stock. Whenever dividends payable on the Series E Preferred Stock or any other series of the Company's preferred stock ranking equally with the Series E Preferred Stock as to payment of dividends, and as to which voting rights equivalent to those described in this paragraph have been conferred and are exercisable, have not been declared and paid in an aggregate amount equal to, as to any series, at least six quarterly dividend periods, whether or not for consecutive dividend periods, the holders of the Series E Preferred Stock will be entitled to vote as a class, together with the holders of all series of the Company's preferred stock having equivalent voting rights, for the election of two additional directors of the Board to fill two newly-created directorships (the "**Preferred Stock Directors**"). When the Company has paid full dividends on the Series E Preferred Stock and any such other series of preferred stock for at least four quarterly dividend periods following a dividend arrearage described above, these voting rights will terminate.

*Distributions*. In the event of the Company's voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, holders of Series E Preferred Stock are entitled to receive out of assets legally available for distribution to stockholders, before any distribution or payment out of its assets may be made to or set aside for the holders of its capital stock ranking junior to the Series E Preferred Stock and subject to the rights of holders of securities ranking senior to or on

<sup>1</sup> For dividend periods commencing prior to the LIBOR Replacement Date, the dividend rate was determined by reference to Three-Month USD LIBOR.

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a parity with the Series E Preferred Stock upon liquidation and the rights of the Company's depositors and other creditors, a liquidating distribution in the amount of the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, plus any declared and unpaid dividends, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends, to the date of liquidation. Shares of Series E Preferred Stock are not subject to a sinking fund.

*Redemption*. The Company may redeem the Series E Preferred Stock in whole or in part, at its option, on any dividend payment date for the Series E Preferred Stock, at the redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus any declared and unpaid dividends. Holders of the Series E Preferred Stock do not have any optional redemption rights.

**Series F Preferred Stock** 

*Preferential Rights*. The Series F Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Common Stock and ranks equally with the Series B Preferred Stock, Series E Preferred Stock, Series G Preferred Stock, Series L Preferred Stock, Series DD Preferred Stock, Series FF Preferred Stock, Series GG Preferred Stock, Series HH Preferred Stock, Series KK Preferred Stock, Series LL Preferred Stock, Series NN Preferred Stock, Series PP Preferred Stock, Series QQ Preferred Stock, Series RR Preferred Stock, Series SS Preferred Stock, Series TT Preferred Stock, Series OO Preferred Stock, Series UU Preferred Stock, Series 1 Preferred Stock, Series 2 Preferred Stock, Series 4 Preferred Stock, and Series 5 Preferred Stock as to dividends and distributions on the Company's liquidation, dissolution, or winding up. The Series F Preferred Stock is not convertible into or exchangeable for any shares of the Common Stock or any other class of the Company's capital stock. Holders of the Series F Preferred Stock do not have any preemptive rights and the Series F Preferred Stock is not subject to the operation of any sinking fund. The Company may issue stock with preferences superior or equal to the Series F Preferred Stock without the consent of the holders of the Series F Preferred Stock.

*Dividends*. Holders of the Series F Preferred Stock are entitled to receive non-cumulative cash dividends, when, as, and if declared by the Board or a duly authorized committee of the Board out of funds legally available for payment, on the liquidation preference of $100,000 per share of Series F Preferred Stock, payable quarterly in arrears on each March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15 to record holders as of the last business day (as defined in the certificate of designations for the Series F Preferred Stock) of the calendar month immediately preceding the month in which the dividend payment date falls. Dividends on each share of Series F Preferred Stock will accrue on the liquidation preference of $100,000 per share at an annual rate per share equal to the greater of (a) Adjusted Three-Month Term SOFR<sup>2</sup> plus a spread of 0.40%, and (b) 4.00%. The amount of dividends shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year and the actual number of days elapsed in the dividend period. If any dividend payment date is not a business day, then that dividend payment will be made on the next succeeding day that is a business day, unless that day falls in the next calendar year in which case payment will occur on the immediately preceding business day, in either case without any interest or other payment in respect of such delay.

As long as shares of Series F Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the Company cannot declare or pay cash dividends or distributions on or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise

<sup>2</sup> For dividend periods commencing prior to the LIBOR Replacement Date, the dividend rate was determined by reference to Three-Month USD LIBOR.

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acquire for consideration any shares of its Common Stock or other capital stock ranking junior to the Series F Preferred Stock, or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any capital stock ranking equally with the Series F Preferred Stock other than on a pro rata basis, in each case unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series F Preferred Stock for the then-current dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. The Company cannot declare or pay dividends on capital stock ranking equally with the Series F Preferred Stock unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series F Preferred Stock for the then-current dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. If the Company declares dividends on the Series F Preferred Stock and on any capital stock ranking equally with the Series F Preferred Stock but cannot make full payment of those declared dividends, the Company will allocate the dividend payments on a pro rata basis among the holders of the shares of Series F Preferred Stock and the holders of any capital stock ranking equally with the Series F Preferred Stock.

*Voting Rights*. Holders of Series F Preferred Stock do not have voting rights, except as specifically required by Delaware law.

*Distributions*. In the event of the Company's voluntary of involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, holders of Series F Preferred Stock are entitled to receive out of assets legally available for distribution to stockholders, before any distribution or payment out of its assets may be made to or set aside for the holders of its capital stock ranking junior to the Series F Preferred Stock and subject to the rights of holders of securities ranking senior to or on a parity with the Series F Preferred Stock upon liquidation and the rights of the Company's depositors and other creditors, a liquidating distribution in the amount of the liquidation preference of $100,000 per share, plus any declared and unpaid dividends, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends, to the date of liquidation. Shares of Series F Preferred Stock are not subject to a sinking fund.

*Redemption*. The Company may redeem the Series F Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at its option, on any dividend payment date for the Series F Preferred Stock at the redemption price equal to $100,000 per share, plus dividends that have been declared but not paid plus any accrued and unpaid dividends for the then-current dividend period to the redemption date. Holders of the Series F Preferred Stock do not have any optional redemption rights.

**Series G Preferred Stock** 

*Preferential Rights*. The Series G Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Common Stock and ranks equally with the Series B Preferred Stock, Series E Preferred Stock, Series F Preferred Stock, Series L Preferred Stock, Series DD Preferred Stock, Series FF Preferred Stock, Series GG Preferred Stock, Series HH Preferred Stock, Series KK Preferred Stock, Series LL Preferred Stock, Series NN Preferred Stock, Series PP Preferred Stock, Series QQ Preferred Stock, Series RR Preferred Stock, Series SS Preferred Stock, Series TT Preferred Stock, Series OO Preferred Stock, Series UU Preferred Stock, Series 1 Preferred Stock, Series 2 Preferred Stock, Series 4 Preferred Stock, and Series 5 Preferred Stock as to dividends and distributions on the Company's liquidation, dissolution, or winding up. The Series G Preferred Stock is not convertible into or exchangeable for any shares of the Common Stock or any other class of the Company's capital stock. Holders of the Series G Preferred Stock do not have any preemptive rights, and the Series G Preferred Stock is not subject to the operation of any sinking fund. The Company may issue

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stock with preferences superior or equal to the Series G Preferred Stock without the consent of the holders of the Series G Preferred Stock.

*Dividends*. Holders of the Series G Preferred Stock are entitled to receive non-cumulative cash dividends when, as, and if declared by the Board or a duly authorized committee the Board out of funds legally available for payment, on the liquidation preference of $100,000 per share of Series G Preferred Stock, payable quarterly in arrears on each March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15 to record holders as of the last business day (as defined in the certificate of designations for the Series G Preferred Stock) of the calendar month immediately preceding the month in which the dividend payment date falls. Dividends on each share of Series G Preferred Stock will accrue on the liquidation preference of $100,000 per share at an annual rate per share equal to the greater of (a) Adjusted Three-Month Term SOFR<sup>3</sup> plus a spread of 0.40%, and (b) 4.00%. The amount of dividends shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year and the actual number of days elapsed in the dividend period. If any dividend payment date is not a business day, then that dividend payment will be made on the next succeeding day that is a business day, unless that day falls in the next calendar year in which case payment will occur on the immediately preceding business day, in either case without any interest or other payment in respect of such delay.

As long as shares of Series G Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the Company cannot declare or pay cash dividends or distributions on or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any shares of its Common Stock or other capital stock ranking junior to the Series G Preferred Stock, or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any capital stock ranking equally with the Series G Preferred Stock other than on a pro rata basis, in each case unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series G Preferred Stock for the then-current dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. The Company cannot declare or pay dividends on capital stock ranking equally with the Series G Preferred Stock unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series G Preferred Stock for the then-current dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. If the Company declares dividends on the Series G Preferred Stock and on any capital stock ranking equally with the Series G Preferred Stock but cannot make full payment of those declared dividends, the Company will allocate the dividend payments on a pro rata basis among the holders of the shares of Series G Preferred Stock and the holders of any capital stock ranking equally with the Series G Preferred Stock.

*Voting Rights*. Holders of Series G Preferred Stock do not have voting rights, except as specifically required by Delaware law.

*Distributions*. In the event of the Company's voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, holders of Series G Preferred Stock are entitled to receive out of assets legally available for distribution to stockholders, before any distribution or payment out of its assets may be made to or set aside for the holders of capital stock ranking junior to the Series G Preferred Stock and subject to the rights of holders of securities ranking senior to or on a parity with the Series G Preferred Stock upon liquidation and the rights of the Company's depositors and other creditors, a liquidating distribution in the amount of the liquidation

<sup>3</sup> For dividend periods commencing prior to the LIBOR Replacement Date, the dividend rate was determined by reference to Three-Month USD LIBOR.

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preference of $100,000 per share, plus any declared and unpaid dividends, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends, to the date of liquidation. Shares of Series G Preferred Stock are not subject to a sinking fund.

*Redemption*. The Company may redeem the Series G Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at its option, on any dividend payment date for the Series G Preferred Stock at the redemption price equal to $100,000 per share, plus dividends that have been declared but not paid plus any accrued and unpaid dividends for the then-current dividend period to the redemption date. Holders of the Series G Preferred Stock do not have any optional redemption rights.

**Series L Preferred Stock** 

*Listing.* The Series L Preferred Stock is listed on the NYSE under the symbol "BAC PrL".

*Preferential Rights*. The Series L Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Common Stock and equally with the Series B Preferred Stock, Series E Preferred Stock, Series F Preferred Stock, Series G Preferred Stock, Series DD Preferred Stock, Series FF Preferred Stock, Series GG Preferred Stock, Series HH Preferred Stock, Series KK Preferred Stock, Series LL Preferred Stock, Series NN Preferred Stock, Series PP Preferred Stock, Series QQ Preferred Stock, Series RR Preferred Stock, Series SS Preferred Stock, Series TT Preferred Stock, Series OO Preferred Stock, Series UU Preferred Stock, Series 1 Preferred Stock, Series 2 Preferred Stock, Series 4 Preferred Stock, and Series 5 Preferred Stock as to dividends and distributions on the Company's liquidation, dissolution, or winding up. Holders of the Series L Preferred Stock do not have any preemptive rights, and the Series L Preferred Stock is not subject to the operation of any sinking fund. The Company may issue stock with preferences superior or equal to the Series L Preferred Stock without the consent of the holders of the Series L Preferred Stock.

*Dividends*. Holders of the Series L Preferred Stock are entitled to receive non-cumulative cash dividends, when, as, and if declared by the Board or a duly authorized committee of the Board out of funds legally available for payment, at an annual dividend rate per share of 7.25% on the liquidation preference of $1,000 per share of Series L Preferred Stock, payable quarterly in arrears on each January 15, April 15, July 15 and October 15 to record holders as of the first day of the calendar month in which the dividend payment date falls. The amount of dividends shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months. If any dividend payment date is not a business day (as defined in the certificate of designations for the Series L Preferred Stock), then that dividend payment will be made on the next succeeding day that is a business day, unless that day falls in the next calendar year in which case payment will occur on the immediately preceding business day, in either case without any interest or other payment in respect of such delay.

As long as shares of Series L Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the Company cannot declare or pay cash dividends on any shares of Common Stock or other capital stock ranking junior to the Series L Preferred Stock or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any shares of its Common Stock or other capital stock ranking junior to the Series L Preferred Stock, or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any capital stock ranking equally with the Series L Preferred Stock other than on a pro rata basis, in each case unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series L Preferred Stock for the then-current dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment

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thereof is set aside. The Company cannot declare or pay dividends on capital stock ranking equally with the Series L Preferred Stock for any period unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series L Preferred Stock for the then-current dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. If the Company declares dividends on the Series L Preferred Stock and on any capital stock ranking equally with the Series L Preferred Stock but cannot make full payment of those declared dividends, the Company will allocate the dividend payments on a pro rata basis among the holders of the shares of Series L Preferred Stock and the holders of any capital stock ranking equally with the Series L Preferred Stock.

*Conversion Right*. Each share of the Series L Preferred Stock may be converted at any time, at the option of the holder, into 20 shares of the Common Stock (which reflects an initial conversion price of $50.00 per share of Common Stock) plus cash in lieu of fractional shares, subject to anti-dilution adjustments.

*Conversion at the Company's Option*. The Company may, at its option, at any time or from time to time, cause some or all of the Series L Preferred Stock to be converted into shares of its Common Stock at the then-applicable conversion rate if, for 20 trading days during any period of 30 consecutive trading days, the closing price of its Common Stock exceeds 130% of the then-applicable conversion price of the Series L Preferred Stock.

*Conversion Upon Certain Acquisitions*. If a make-whole acquisition occurs, holders of Series L Preferred Stock may cause the Series L Preferred Stock held by such holder to be converted into shares of the Common Stock, and the Company will, under certain circumstances, increase the conversion rate in respect of such conversions of the Series L Preferred Stock that occur during the period beginning on the effective date of the make-whole acquisition and ending on the date that is 30 days after the effective date by a number of additional shares of Common Stock. The amount of the make-whole adjustment, if any, will be based upon the price per share of the Common Stock and the effective date of the make-whole acquisition. Subject to certain exceptions, a "make-whole acquisition" occurs in the event of (1) the acquisition by a person or group of more than 50% of the voting power of the Common Stock or (2) the Company's consolidation or merger where it is not the surviving entity.

*Conversion Upon Fundamental Change*. In lieu of receiving the make-whole shares described above, if the reference price (as defined below) in connection with a make-whole acquisition is less than the applicable conversion price (a "fundamental change"), a holder may elect to convert each share of the Series L Preferred Stock during the period beginning on the effective date of the fundamental change and ending on the date that is 30 days after the effective date of such fundamental change at an adjusted conversion price equal to the greater of (1) the "reference price," which is the price per share of the Common Stock paid in the event of a fundamental change, and (2) $19.95, which is 50% of the closing price of the Common Stock on January 24, 2008, the date of the initial offering of the Series L Preferred Stock, subject to adjustment (the "base price"). If the reference price is less than the base price, holders of the Series L Preferred Stock will receive a maximum of 50.1253 shares of the Common Stock per share of Series L Preferred Stock, subject to adjustment, which may result in a holder receiving value that is less than the liquidation preference of the Series L Preferred Stock.

*Anti-Dilution Adjustments*. The conversion rate may be adjusted in the event of, among other things, (1) stock dividend distributions, (2) subdivisions, splits, and combinations of the

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Common Stock, (3) issuance of stock purchase rights, (4) debt or asset distributions, (5) increases in cash dividends, and (6) tender or exchange offers for the Common Stock.

*Voting Rights*. Holders of Series L Preferred Stock do not have voting rights, except as specifically required by Delaware law and in the case of certain dividend arrearages in relation to the Series L Preferred Stock. Whenever dividends payable on the Series L Preferred Stock or any other series of the Company's preferred stock ranking equally with the Series L Preferred Stock as to payment of dividends, and as to which voting rights equivalent to those described in this paragraph have been conferred and are exercisable, have not been declared and paid for the equivalent of at least six quarterly dividend periods, whether or not for consecutive dividend periods, the holders of the Series L Preferred Stock will be entitled to vote as a class, together with the holders of all series of the Company's preferred stock having equivalent voting rights, for the election of two Preferred Stock Directors. Upon the conversion of all of the Series L Preferred Stock, or when the Company has paid full dividends on the Series L Preferred Stock and any other such series of preferred stock for the equivalent of at least four quarterly dividend periods following a dividend arrearage described above, these voting rights will terminate.

*Distributions*. In the event of the Company's voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, holders of Series L Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive out of assets legally available for distribution to stockholders, before any distribution or payment out of its assets may be made to or set aside for the holders of its capital stock ranking junior to the Series L Preferred Stock, and subject to the rights of holders of securities ranking senior to or on a parity with the Series L Preferred Stock and after satisfaction of all liabilities to creditors, a liquidating distribution in the amount of the liquidation preference of $1,000 per share, plus any declared and unpaid dividends, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends, to the date of liquidation.

*Redemption*. The Company does not have any rights to redeem the Series L Preferred Stock, and holders of the Series L Preferred Stock do not have any optional redemption rights.

**Series DD Preferred Stock** 

*Preferential Rights*. The Series DD Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Common Stock and equally with the Series B Preferred Stock, Series E Preferred Stock, Series F Preferred Stock, Series G Preferred Stock, Series L Preferred Stock, Series FF Preferred Stock, Series GG Preferred Stock, Series HH Preferred Stock, Series KK Preferred Stock, Series LL Preferred Stock, Series NN Preferred Stock, Series PP Preferred Stock, Series QQ Preferred Stock, Series RR Preferred Stock, Series SS Preferred Stock, Series TT Preferred Stock, Series OO Preferred Stock, Series UU Preferred Stock, Series 1 Preferred Stock, Series 2 Preferred Stock, Series 4 Preferred Stock, and Series 5 Preferred Stock as to dividends and distributions on the Company's liquidation, dissolution, or winding up. Series DD Preferred Stock is not convertible into or exchangeable for any shares of its Common Stock or any other class of its capital stock. Holders of the Series DD Preferred Stock do not have any preemptive rights, and the Series DD Preferred Stock is not subject to the operation of any sinking fund. The Company may issue stock with preferences equal to the Series DD Preferred Stock without the consent of the holders of the Series DD Preferred Stock.

*Dividends*. Holders of the Series DD Preferred Stock are entitled to receive non-cumulative cash dividends, when, as, and if declared by the Board or a duly authorized committee of the Board out of funds legally available for payment, on the liquidation preference

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of $25,000 per share of Series DD Preferred Stock, payable (a) for the "fixed rate period", semiannually in arrears on each March 10 and September 10, and (b) for the "floating rate period", quarterly in arrears on each March 10, June 10, September 10 and December 10, beginning on June 10, 2026, in each case to record holders as of the fifteenth day of the calendar month preceding the month in which the dividend payment date falls (or such record date fixed by the Board or a duly authorized Board committee that is not more than 60 days nor less than 10 days before the dividend payment date). Dividends on each share of Series DD Preferred Stock will accrue on the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share at a rate per annum equal to (1) 6.300%, for each dividend period from the issue date to, but excluding, March 10, 2026 (the "fixed rate period"), and (2) thereafter, at a floating rate equal to Adjusted Three-Month Term SOFR plus a spread of 4.553%, for each dividend period from, and including, March 10, 2026 (the "floating rate period"). The amount of dividends shall be computed (i) for the fixed rate period, on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months, and (ii) for the floating rate period, on the basis of a 360-day year and the actual number of days elapsed in the dividend period. If any dividend payment date is not a business day (as defined in the certificate of designations for the Series DD Preferred Stock), then that dividend payment will be made on the next succeeding day that is a business day (unless, for the fixed rate period, that day falls in the next calendar year or, for the floating rate period, that day falls in the next calendar month, in which each such case payment will occur on the immediately preceding business day), (i) on or prior to March 10, 2026, without any interest or other payment in respect of such delay, and (ii) after March 10, 2026, with dividends accruing to the actual payment date.

As long as shares of Series DD Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the Company cannot declare or pay cash dividends or distributions on or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any shares of its Common Stock or other capital stock ranking junior to the Series DD Preferred Stock, or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any capital stock ranking equally with the Series DD Preferred Stock other than on a pro rata basis, in each case unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series DD Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. The Company cannot declare or pay dividends on capital stock ranking equally with the Series DD Preferred Stock for any period unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series DD Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. If the Company declares dividends on the Series DD Preferred Stock and on any capital stock ranking equally with the Series DD Preferred Stock but cannot make full payment of those declared dividends, the Company will allocate the dividend payments on a pro rata basis among the holders of the shares of Series DD Preferred Stock and the holders of any capital stock ranking equally with the Series DD Preferred Stock.

*Voting Rights*. Holders of Series DD Preferred Stock do not have voting rights, except as described herein and as specifically required by Delaware law. Whenever dividends payable on the Series DD Preferred Stock or any other series of the Company's preferred stock ranking equally with the Series DD Preferred Stock as to payment of dividends, and as to which voting rights equivalent to those described in this paragraph have been conferred and are exercisable, have not been declared and paid in an aggregate amount equal to, as to any series, the equivalent of at least three or more semi-annual or six or more quarterly dividend periods, as applicable, whether or not for consecutive dividend periods, the holders of the Series DD Preferred Stock will be entitled to vote as a class, together with the holders of all series of the Company's

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preferred stock having equivalent voting rights, for the election of two Preferred Stock Directors. When the Company has paid full dividends on the Series DD Preferred Stock and any other such series of preferred stock for the equivalent of at least two semi-annual or four quarterly dividend periods following a dividend arrearage described above, these voting rights will terminate.

As long as the Series DD Preferred Stock remains outstanding, the affirmative vote or consent of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of the Series DD Preferred Stock and any voting parity stock, voting as a class, shall be necessary to authorize, create or issue any capital stock ranking senior to the Series DD Preferred Stock as to dividends or the distribution of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, or to reclassify any authorized capital stock into any such shares of such capital stock or issue any obligation or security convertible into or evidencing the right to purchase any such shares of capital stock. In addition, so long as any shares of the Series DD Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of the Series DD Preferred Stock shall be necessary to amend, alter or repeal any provision of the certificate of designations for the Series DD Preferred Stock or the Restated Certificate of Incorporation so as to adversely affect the powers, preferences or special rights of the Series DD Preferred Stock.

*Distributions*. In the event of the Company's voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, holders of Series DD Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive out of assets legally available for distribution to stockholders, before any distribution or payment out of its assets may be made to or set aside for the holders of its capital stock ranking junior to the Series DD Preferred Stock and subject to the rights of holders of securities ranking senior to or on a parity with the Series DD Preferred Stock upon liquidation and the rights of the Company's depositors and other creditors, a liquidating distribution in the amount of the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, plus any declared and unpaid dividends, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends, to the date of liquidation.

*Redemption*. The Company may redeem the Series DD Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at its option, at any time on or after March 10, 2026, at the redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends, for the then-current dividend period to, but excluding, the redemption date, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. In addition, at any time within 90 days after a "capital treatment event," as described in the certificate of designations for the Series DD Preferred Stock, the Company may redeem the Series DD Preferred Stock, in whole but not in part, at a redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends for the then-current dividend period to, but excluding, the redemption date, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. Holders of the Series DD Preferred Stock do not have any optional redemption rights.

**Series FF Preferred Stock** 

*Preferential Rights*. The Series FF Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Common Stock and equally with the Series B Preferred Stock, Series E Preferred Stock, Series F Preferred Stock, Series G Preferred Stock, Series L Preferred Stock, Series DD Preferred Stock, Series GG Preferred Stock, Series HH Preferred Stock, Series KK Preferred Stock, Series LL Preferred Stock, Series NN Preferred Stock, Series PP Preferred Stock, Series QQ Preferred Stock, Series RR Preferred Stock, Series SS Preferred Stock, Series TT Preferred Stock, Series OO Preferred Stock, Series UU Preferred Stock, Series 1 Preferred Stock, Series 2 Preferred Stock, Series 4 Preferred Stock, and Series 5 Preferred Stock as to dividends and distributions on the Company's

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liquidation, dissolution, or winding up. Series FF Preferred Stock is not convertible into or exchangeable for any shares of its Common Stock or any other class of its capital stock. Holders of the Series FF Preferred Stock do not have any preemptive rights, and the Series FF Preferred Stock is not subject to the operation of any sinking fund. The Company may issue stock with preferences equal to the Series FF Preferred Stock without the consent of the holders of the Series FF Preferred Stock.

*Dividends*. Holders of the Series FF Preferred Stock are entitled to receive non-cumulative cash dividends, when, as, and if declared by the Board or a duly authorized committee of the Board out of funds legally available for payment, on the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share of Series FF Preferred Stock, payable (a) for the "fixed rate period", semiannually in arrears on each March 15 and September 15, and (b) for the "floating rate period", quarterly in arrears on each March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15, beginning on June 15, 2028, in each case to record holders as of the first day of the calendar month in which the dividend payment date falls (or such record date fixed by the Board or a duly authorized Board committee that is not more than 60 days nor less than 10 days before the dividend payment date). Dividends on each share of Series FF Preferred Stock will accrue on the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share at a rate per annum equal to (1) 5.875%, for each dividend period from the issue date to, but excluding, March 15, 2028 (the "fixed rate period"), and (2) thereafter, at a floating rate equal to Adjusted Three-Month Term SOFR plus a spread of 2.931%, for each dividend period from and including March 15, 2028 (the "floating rate period"). The amount of dividends shall be computed (i) for the fixed rate period, on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months, and (ii) for the floating rate period, on the basis of a 360-day year and the actual number of days elapsed in the dividend period. If any dividend payment date is not a business day (as defined in the certificate of designations for the Series FF Preferred Stock), then that dividend payment will be made on the next succeeding day that is a business day (unless, for the fixed rate period, that day falls in the next calendar year or, for the floating rate period, that day falls in the next calendar month, in which each such case payment will occur on the immediately preceding business day), (i) on or prior to March 15, 2028, without any interest or other payment in respect of such delay, and (ii) after March 15, 2028, with dividends accruing to the actual payment date.

As long as shares of Series FF Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the Company cannot declare or pay cash dividends or distributions on or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any shares of its Common Stock or other capital stock ranking junior to the Series FF Preferred Stock, or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any capital stock ranking equally with the Series FF Preferred Stock other than on a pro rata basis, in each case unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series FF Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. The Company cannot declare or pay dividends on capital stock ranking equally with the Series FF Preferred Stock for any period unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series FF Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. If the Company declares dividends on the Series FF Preferred Stock and on any capital stock ranking equally with the Series FF Preferred Stock but cannot make full payment of those declared dividends, the Company will allocate the dividend payments on a pro rata basis among the holders of the shares of Series FF Preferred Stock and the holders of any capital stock ranking equally with the Series FF Preferred Stock.

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*Voting Rights*. Holders of Series FF Preferred Stock do not have voting rights, except as described herein and as specifically required by Delaware law. Whenever dividends payable on the Series FF Preferred Stock or any other series of the Company's preferred stock ranking equally with the Series FF Preferred Stock as to payment of dividends, and as to which voting rights equivalent to those described in this paragraph have been conferred and are exercisable, have not been declared and paid in an aggregate amount equal to, as to any series, the equivalent of at least three or more semi-annual or six or more quarterly dividend periods, as applicable, whether or not for consecutive dividend periods, the holders of the Series FF Preferred Stock will be entitled to vote as a class, together with the holders of all series of the Company's preferred stock having equivalent voting rights, for the election of two Preferred Stock Directors. When the Company has paid full dividends on the Series FF Preferred Stock and any other such series of preferred stock for the equivalent of at least two semi-annual or four quarterly dividend periods following a dividend arrearage described above, these voting rights will terminate.

As long as the Series FF Preferred Stock remains outstanding, the affirmative vote or consent of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of the Series FF Preferred Stock and any voting parity stock, voting as a class, shall be necessary to authorize, create or issue any capital stock ranking senior to the Series FF Preferred Stock as to dividends or the distribution of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, or to reclassify any authorized capital stock into any such shares of such capital stock or issue any obligation or security convertible into or evidencing the right to purchase any such shares of capital stock. In addition, so long as any shares of the Series FF Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of the Series FF Preferred Stock shall be necessary to amend, alter or repeal any provision of the certificate of designations for the Series FF Preferred Stock or the Restated Certificate of Incorporation so as to adversely affect the powers, preferences or special rights of the Series FF Preferred Stock.

*Distributions*. In the event of the Company's voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, holders of Series FF Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive out of assets legally available for distribution to stockholders, before any distribution or payment out of its assets may be made to or set aside for the holders of its capital stock ranking junior to the Series FF Preferred Stock and subject to the rights of holders of securities ranking senior to or on a parity with the Series FF Preferred Stock upon liquidation and the rights of the Company's depositors and other creditors, a liquidating distribution in the amount of the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, plus any declared and unpaid dividends, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends, to the date of liquidation.

*Redemption*. The Company may redeem the Series FF Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at its option, at any time on or after March 15, 2028, at the redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends, for the then-current dividend period to, but excluding, the redemption date, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. In addition, at any time within 90 days after a "capital treatment event," as described in the certificate of designations for the Series FF Preferred Stock, the Company may redeem the Series FF Preferred Stock, in whole but not in part, at a redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends for the then-current dividend period to, but excluding, the redemption date, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. Holders of the Series FF Preferred Stock do not have any optional redemption rights.

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**Series GG Preferred Stock** 

*Listing.* Depositary shares representing fractional interests in a share of Series GG Preferred Stock are listed on the NYSE under the symbol "BAC PrB". See "Description of Depositary Shares" below.

*Preferential Rights*. The Series GG Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Common Stock and equally with the Series B Preferred Stock, Series E Preferred Stock, Series F Preferred Stock, Series G Preferred Stock, Series L Preferred Stock, Series DD Preferred Stock, Series FF Preferred Stock, Series HH Preferred Stock, Series KK Preferred Stock, Series LL Preferred Stock, Series NN Preferred Stock, Series PP Preferred Stock, Series QQ Preferred Stock, Series RR Preferred Stock, Series SS Preferred Stock, Series TT Preferred Stock, Series OO Preferred Stock, Series UU Preferred Stock, Series 1 Preferred Stock, Series 2 Preferred Stock, Series 4 Preferred Stock, and Series 5 Preferred Stock as to dividends and distributions on the Company's liquidation, dissolution, or winding up. Series GG Preferred Stock is not convertible into or exchangeable for any shares of its Common Stock or any other class of its capital stock. Holders of the Series GG Preferred Stock do not have any preemptive rights, and the Series GG Preferred Stock is not subject to the operation of any sinking fund. The Company may issue stock with preferences equal to the Series GG Preferred Stock without the consent of the holders of the Series GG Preferred Stock.

*Dividends*. Holders of the Series GG Preferred Stock are entitled to receive non-cumulative cash dividends, when, as, and if declared by the Board or a duly authorized committee of the Board out of funds legally available for payment, at an annual dividend rate per share of 6.000% on the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, payable quarterly in arrears on each February 16, May 16, August 16 and November 16, to record holders as of the first day of the calendar month in which the dividend payment date falls (or such other record date fixed by the Board or a duly authorized Board committee that is not more than 60 days nor less than 10 days prior to the dividend payment date). The amount of dividends shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months. If any dividend payment date is not a business day (as defined in the certificate of designations for the Series GG Preferred Stock), then that dividend payment will be made on the next succeeding day that is a business day, unless that day falls in the next calendar year in which case payment will occur on the immediately preceding business day, without any interest or other payment in respect of such delay.

As long as shares of Series GG Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the Company cannot declare or pay cash dividends or distributions on or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any shares of its Common Stock or other capital stock ranking junior to the Series GG Preferred Stock, or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any capital stock ranking equally with the Series GG Preferred Stock other than on a pro rata basis, in each case unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series GG Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. The Company cannot declare or pay dividends on capital stock ranking equally with the Series GG Preferred Stock for any period unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series GG Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. If the Company declare dividends on the Series GG Preferred Stock and on any capital stock ranking equally with the Series GG Preferred Stock but cannot make full payment of those declared dividends, the Company will allocate the dividend payments on a

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pro rata basis among the holders of the shares of Series GG Preferred Stock and the holders of any capital stock ranking equally with the Series GG Preferred Stock.

*Voting Rights*. Holders of Series GG Preferred Stock do not have voting rights, except as described herein and as specifically required by Delaware law. Whenever dividends payable on the Series GG Preferred Stock or any other series of the Company's preferred stock ranking equally with the Series GG Preferred Stock as to payment of dividends, and as to which voting rights equivalent to those described in this paragraph have been conferred and are exercisable, have not been declared and paid in an aggregate amount equal to, as to any series, the equivalent of at least six or more quarterly dividend periods, whether or not for consecutive dividend periods, the holders of the Series GG Preferred Stock will be entitled to vote as a class, together with the holders of all series of the Company's preferred stock having equivalent voting rights, for the election of two Preferred Stock Directors. When the Company has paid full dividends on the Series GG Preferred Stock and any other such series of preferred stock for the equivalent of at least four quarterly dividend periods following a dividend arrearage described above, these voting rights will terminate.

As long as the Series GG Preferred Stock remains outstanding, the affirmative vote or consent of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of the Series GG Preferred Stock and any voting parity stock, voting as a class, shall be necessary to authorize, create or issue any capital stock ranking senior to the Series GG Preferred Stock as to dividends or the distribution of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, or to reclassify any authorized capital stock into any such shares of such capital stock or issue any obligation or security convertible into or evidencing the right to purchase any such shares of capital stock. In addition, so long as any shares of the Series GG Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of the Series GG Preferred Stock shall be necessary to amend, alter or repeal any provision of the certificate of designations for the Series GG Preferred Stock or the Restated Certificate of Incorporation so as to adversely affect the powers, preferences or special rights of the Series GG Preferred Stock.

*Distributions*. In the event of the Company's voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, holders of Series GG Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive out of assets legally available for distribution to stockholders, before any distribution or payment out of its assets may be made to or set aside for the holders of its capital stock ranking junior to the Series GG Preferred Stock and subject to the rights of holders of securities ranking senior to or on a parity with the Series GG Preferred Stock upon liquidation and the rights of the Company's depositors and other creditors, a liquidating distribution in the amount of the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, plus any declared and unpaid dividends, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends, to the date of liquidation.

*Redemption*. The Company may redeem the Series GG Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at its option, at any time on or after May 16, 2023, at the redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends, for the then-current dividend period to, but excluding, the redemption date, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. In addition, at any time within 90 days after a "capital treatment event," as described in the certificate of designations for the Series GG Preferred Stock, the Company may redeem the Series GG Preferred Stock, in whole but not in part, at a redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends for the then-current dividend period to, but excluding, the

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redemption date, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. Holders of the Series GG Preferred Stock do not have any optional redemption rights.

**Series HH Preferred Stock**

*Listing.* Depositary shares representing fractional interests in a share of Series HH Preferred Stock are listed on the NYSE under the symbol "BAC PrK". See "Description of Depositary Shares" below.

*Preferential Rights*. The Series HH Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Common Stock and equally with the Series B Preferred Stock, Series E Preferred Stock, Series F Preferred Stock, Series G Preferred Stock, Series L Preferred Stock, Series DD Preferred Stock, Series FF Preferred Stock, Series GG Preferred Stock, Series KK Preferred Stock, Series LL Preferred Stock, Series NN Preferred Stock, Series PP Preferred Stock, Series QQ Preferred Stock, Series RR Preferred Stock, Series SS Preferred Stock, Series TT Preferred Stock, Series OO Preferred Stock, Series UU Preferred Stock, Series 1 Preferred Stock, Series 2 Preferred Stock, Series 4 Preferred Stock, and Series 5 Preferred Stock as to dividends and distributions on the Company's liquidation, dissolution, or winding up. Series HH Preferred Stock is not convertible into or exchangeable for any shares of its Common Stock or any other class of its capital stock. Holders of the Series HH Preferred Stock do not have any preemptive rights, and the Series HH Preferred Stock is not subject to the operation of any sinking fund. The Company may issue stock with preferences equal to the Series HH Preferred Stock without the consent of the holders of the Series HH Preferred Stock.

*Dividends*. Holders of the Series HH Preferred Stock are entitled to receive non-cumulative cash dividends, when, as, and if declared by the Board or a duly authorized committee of the Board out of funds legally available for payment, at an annual dividend rate per share of 5.875% on the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, payable quarterly in arrears on each January 24, April 24, July 45 and October 24, to record holders as of the first day of the calendar month in which the dividend payment date falls (or such other record date fixed by the Board or a duly authorized Board committee that is not more than 60 days nor less than 10 days prior to the dividend payment date). The amount of dividends shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months. If any dividend payment date is not a business day (as defined in the certificate of designations for the Series HH Preferred Stock), then that dividend payment will be made on the next succeeding day that is a business day, unless that day falls in the next calendar year in which case payment will occur on the immediately preceding business day, without any interest or other payment in respect of such delay.

As long as shares of Series HH Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the Company cannot declare or pay cash dividends or distributions on or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any shares of its Common Stock or other capital stock ranking junior to the Series HH Preferred Stock, or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any capital stock ranking equally with the Series HH Preferred Stock other than on a pro rata basis, in each case unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series HH Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. The Company cannot declare or pay dividends on capital stock ranking equally with the Series HH Preferred Stock for any period unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series HH Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the

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payment thereof is set aside. If the Company declares dividends on the Series HH Preferred Stock and on any capital stock ranking equally with the Series HH Preferred Stock but cannot make full payment of those declared dividends, the Company will allocate the dividend payments on a pro rata basis among the holders of the shares of Series HH Preferred Stock and the holders of any capital stock ranking equally with the Series HH Preferred Stock.

*Voting Rights*. Holders of Series HH Preferred Stock do not have voting rights, except as described herein and as specifically required by Delaware law. Whenever dividends payable on the Series HH Preferred Stock or any other series of the Company's preferred stock ranking equally with the Series HH Preferred Stock as to payment of dividends, and as to which voting rights equivalent to those described in this paragraph have been conferred and are exercisable, have not been declared and paid in an aggregate amount equal to, as to any series, the equivalent of at least six or more quarterly dividend periods, whether or not for consecutive dividend periods, the holders of the Series HH Preferred Stock will be entitled to vote as a class, together with the holders of all series of the Company's preferred stock having equivalent voting rights, for the election of two Preferred Stock Directors. When the Company has paid full dividends on the Series HH Preferred Stock and any other such series of preferred stock for the equivalent of at least four quarterly dividend periods following a dividend arrearage described above, these voting rights will terminate.

As long as the Series HH Preferred Stock remains outstanding, the affirmative vote or consent of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of the Series HH Preferred Stock and any voting parity stock, voting as a class, shall be necessary to authorize, create or issue any capital stock ranking senior to the Series HH Preferred Stock as to dividends or the distribution of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, or to reclassify any authorized capital stock into any such shares of such capital stock or issue any obligation or security convertible into or evidencing the right to purchase any such shares of capital stock. In addition, so long as any shares of the Series HH Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of the Series HH Preferred Stock shall be necessary to amend, alter or repeal any provision of the certificate of designations for the Series HH Preferred Stock or the Restated Certificate of Incorporation so as to adversely affect the powers, preferences or special rights of the Series HH Preferred Stock.

*Distributions*. In the event of the Company's voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, holders of Series HH Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive out of assets legally available for distribution to stockholders, before any distribution or payment out of its assets may be made to or set aside for the holders of its capital stock ranking junior to the Series HH Preferred Stock and subject to the right of holders of securities ranking senior to or on a parity with the Series HH Preferred Stock upon liquidation and the rights of the Company's depositors and other creditors, a liquidating distribution in the amount of the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, plus any declared and unpaid dividends, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends, to the date of liquidation.

*Redemption*. The Company may redeem the Series HH Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at its option, at any time on or after July 24, 2023, at the redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends for the then-current dividend period to, but excluding, the redemption date, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. In addition, at any time within 90 days after a "capital treatment event," as described in the certificate of designations for the Series HH Preferred Stock, the Company may redeem the Series HH

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Preferred Stock, in whole but not in part, at a redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends for the then-current dividend period to, but excluding, the redemption date, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. Holders of the Series HH Preferred Stock do not have any optional redemption rights.

**Series KK Preferred Stock**

*Listing.* Depositary shares representing fractional interests in a share of Series KK Preferred Stock are listed on the NYSE under the symbol "BAC PrM". See "Description of Depositary Shares" below.

*Preferential Rights*. The Series KK Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Common Stock and equally with the Series B Preferred Stock, Series E Preferred Stock, Series F Preferred Stock, Series G Preferred Stock, Series L Preferred Stock, Series DD Preferred Stock, Series FF Preferred Stock, Series GG Preferred Stock, Series HH Preferred Stock, Series LL Preferred Stock, Series NN Preferred Stock, Series PP Preferred Stock, Series QQ Preferred Stock, Series RR Preferred Stock, Series SS Preferred Stock, Series TT Preferred Stock, Series OO Preferred Stock, Series UU Preferred Stock, Series 1 Preferred Stock, Series 2 Preferred Stock, Series 4 Preferred Stock, and Series 5 Preferred Stock as to dividends and distributions on the Company's liquidation, dissolution, or winding up. Series KK Preferred Stock is not convertible into or exchangeable for any shares of its Common Stock or any other class of its capital stock. Holders of the Series KK Preferred Stock do not have any preemptive rights, and the Series KK Preferred Stock is not subject to the operation of any sinking fund. The Company may issue stock with preferences equal to the Series KK Preferred Stock without the consent of the holders of the Series KK Preferred Stock.

*Dividends*. Holders of the Series KK Preferred Stock are entitled to receive non-cumulative cash dividends, when, as, and if declared by the Board or a duly authorized committee of the Board out of funds legally available for payment, at an annual dividend rate per share of 5.375% on the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, payable quarterly in arrears on each March 25, June 25, September 25 and December 25, to record holders as of the first day of the calendar month in which the dividend payment date falls (or such other record date fixed by the Board or a duly authorized Board committee that is not more than 60 days nor less than 10 days prior to the dividend payment date). The amount of dividends shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months. If any dividend payment date is not a business day (as defined in the certificate of designations for the Series KK Preferred Stock), then that dividend payment will be made on the next succeeding day that is a business day (unless that day falls in the next calendar year in which case payment will occur on the immediately preceding business day), in each case without any additional dividends accruing or other payment adjustment and the relevant dividend period will not be adjusted.

As long as shares of Series KK Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the Company cannot declare or pay cash dividends or distributions on or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any shares of its Common Stock or other capital stock ranking junior to the Series KK Preferred Stock, or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any capital stock ranking equally with the Series KK Preferred Stock other than on a pro rata basis, in each case unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series KK Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. The Company cannot declare or pay

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dividends on capital stock ranking equally with the Series KK Preferred Stock for any period unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series KK Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. If the Company declares dividends on the Series KK Preferred Stock and on any capital stock ranking equally with the Series KK Preferred Stock but cannot make full payment of those declared dividends, the Company will allocate the dividend payments on a pro rata basis among the holders of the shares of Series KK Preferred Stock and the holders of any capital stock ranking equally with the Series KK Preferred Stock.

*Voting Rights*. Holders of Series KK Preferred Stock do not have voting rights, except as described herein and as specifically required by Delaware law. Whenever dividends payable on the Series KK Preferred Stock or any other series of the Company's preferred stock ranking equally with the Series KK Preferred Stock as to payment of dividends, and as to which voting rights equivalent to those described in this paragraph are conferred and are exercisable, have not been declared and paid in an aggregate amount equal to, as to any series, the equivalent of at least six or more quarterly dividend periods, whether or not for consecutive dividend periods, the holders of the Series KK Preferred Stock will be entitled to vote as a class, together with the holders of all series of the Company's preferred stock having equivalent voting rights, for the election of two Preferred Stock Directors. When the Company has paid full dividends on the Series KK Preferred Stock and any other such series of preferred stock for the equivalent of at least four quarterly dividend periods following a dividend arrearage described above, these voting rights will terminate.

As long as the Series KK Preferred Stock remains outstanding, the affirmative vote or consent of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of the Series KK Preferred Stock and any voting parity stock, voting as a class, shall be necessary to authorize, create or issue any capital stock ranking senior to the Series KK Preferred Stock as to dividends or the distribution of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, or to reclassify any authorized capital stock into any such shares of such capital stock or issue any obligation or security convertible into or evidencing the right to purchase any such shares of capital stock. In addition, so long as any shares of the Series KK Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of the Series KK Preferred Stock shall be necessary to amend, alter or repeal any provision of the certificate of designations for the Series KK Preferred Stock or the Restated Certificate of Incorporation so as to adversely affect the powers, preferences or special rights of the Series KK Preferred Stock.

*Distributions*. In the event of the Company's voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, holders of Series KK Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive out of assets legally available for distribution to stockholders, before any distribution or payment out of its assets may be made to or set aside for the holders of its capital stock ranking junior to the Series KK Preferred Stock and subject to the rights of holders of securities ranking senior to or on a parity with the Series KK Preferred Stock upon liquidation and the rights of the Company's depositors and other creditors, a liquidating distribution in the amount of the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, plus any declared and unpaid dividends, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends, to the date of liquidation.

*Redemption*. The Company may redeem the Series KK Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at its option, at any time on or after June 25, 2024, at the redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends for the then-current dividend period to, but

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excluding, the redemption date, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. In addition, at any time within 90 days after a "capital treatment event," as described in the certificate of designations for the Series KK Preferred Stock, the Company may redeem the Series KK Preferred Stock, in whole but not in part, at a redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends for the then-current dividend period to, but excluding, the redemption date, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. Holders of the Series KK Preferred Stock do not have any optional redemption rights.

**Series LL Preferred Stock**

*Listing.* Depositary shares representing fractional interests in a share of Series LL Preferred Stock are listed on the NYSE under the symbol "BAC PrN". See "Description of Depositary Shares" below.

*Preferential Rights*. The Series LL Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Common Stock and equally with the Series B Preferred Stock, Series E Preferred Stock, Series F Preferred Stock, Series G Preferred Stock, Series L Preferred Stock, Series DD Preferred Stock, Series FF Preferred Stock, Series GG Preferred Stock, Series HH Preferred Stock, Series KK Preferred Stock, Series NN Preferred Stock, Series PP Preferred Stock, Series QQ Preferred Stock, Series RR Preferred Stock, Series SS Preferred Stock, Series TT Preferred Stock, Series OO Preferred Stock, Series UU Preferred Stock, Series 1 Preferred Stock, Series 2 Preferred Stock, Series 4 Preferred Stock, and Series 5 Preferred Stock as to dividends and distributions on the Company's liquidation, dissolution, or winding up. Series LL Preferred Stock is not convertible into or exchangeable for any shares of its Common Stock or any other class of its capital stock. Holders of the Series LL Preferred Stock do not have any preemptive rights, and the Series LL Preferred Stock is not subject to the operation of any sinking fund. The Company may issue stock with preferences equal to the Series LL Preferred Stock without the consent of the holders of the Series LL Preferred Stock.

*Dividends*. Holders of the Series LL Preferred Stock are entitled to receive non-cumulative cash dividends, when, as, and if declared by the Board or a duly authorized committee of the Board out of funds legally available for payment, at an annual dividend rate per share of 5.000% on the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, payable quarterly in arrears on each March 17, June 17, September 17 and December 17, to record holders as of the first day of the calendar month in which the dividend payment date falls (or such other record date fixed by the Board or a duly authorized Board committee that is not more than 60 days nor less than 10 days prior to the dividend payment date). The amount of dividends shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months. If any dividend payment date is not a business day (as defined in the certificate of designations for the Series LL Preferred Stock), then that dividend payment will be made on the next succeeding day that is a business day (unless that day falls in the next calendar year in which case payment will occur on the immediately preceding business day), in each case without any additional dividends accruing or other payment adjustment and the relevant dividend period will not be adjusted.

As long as shares of Series LL Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the Company cannot declare or pay cash dividends or distributions on or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any shares of its Common Stock or other capital stock ranking junior to the Series LL Preferred Stock, or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any capital stock ranking equally with the Series LL Preferred Stock other than on

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a pro rata basis, in each case unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series LL Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. The Company cannot declare or pay dividends on capital stock ranking equally with the Series LL Preferred Stock for any period unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series LL Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. If the Company declares dividends on the Series LL Preferred Stock and on any capital stock ranking equally with the Series LL Preferred Stock but cannot make full payment of those declared dividends, the Company will allocate the dividend payments on a pro rata basis among the holders of the shares of Series LL Preferred Stock and the holders of any capital stock ranking equally with the Series LL Preferred Stock.

*Voting Rights*. Holders of Series LL Preferred Stock do not have voting rights, except as described herein and as specifically required by Delaware law. Whenever dividends payable on the Series LL Preferred Stock or any other series of the Company's preferred stock ranking equally with the Series LL Preferred Stock as to payment of dividends, and as to which voting rights equivalent to those described in this paragraph have been conferred and are exercisable, have not been declared and paid in an aggregate amount equal to, as to any series, the equivalent of at least six or more quarterly dividend periods, whether or not for consecutive dividend periods, the holders of the Series LL Preferred Stock will be entitled to vote as a class, together with the holders of all series of the Company's preferred stock having equivalent voting rights, for the election of two Preferred Stock Directors. When the Company has paid full dividends on the Series LL Preferred Stock and any such other series of preferred stock for the equivalent of at least four quarterly dividend periods following a dividend arrearage described above, these voting rights will terminate.

As long as the Series LL Preferred Stock remains outstanding, the affirmative vote or consent of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of the Series LL Preferred Stock and any voting parity stock, voting as a class, shall be necessary to authorize, create or issue any capital stock ranking senior to the Series LL Preferred Stock as to dividends or the distribution of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, or to reclassify any authorized capital stock into any such shares of such capital stock or issue any obligation or security convertible into or evidencing the right to purchase any such shares of capital stock. In addition, so long as any shares of the Series LL Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of the Series LL Preferred Stock shall be necessary to amend, alter or repeal any provision of the certificate of designations for the Series LL Preferred Stock or the Restated Certificate of Incorporation so as to adversely affect the powers, preferences or special rights of the Series LL Preferred Stock.

*Distributions*. In the event of the Company's voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, holders of Series LL Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive out of assets legally available for distribution to stockholders, before any distribution or payment out of its assets may be made to or set aside for the holders of its capital stock ranking junior to the Series LL Preferred Stock and subject to the rights of holders of securities ranking senior to or on a parity with the Series LL Preferred Stock upon liquidation and the rights of the Company's depositors and other creditors, a liquidating distribution in the amount of the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, plus any declared and unpaid dividends, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends, to the date of liquidation.

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*Redemption*. The Company may redeem the Series LL Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at its option, at any time on or after September 17, 2024, at the redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends for the then-current dividend period to, but excluding, the redemption date, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. In addition, at any time within 90 days after a "capital treatment event," as described in the certificate of designations for the Series LL Preferred Stock, the Company may redeem the Series LL Preferred Stock, in whole but not in part, at a redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends for the then-current dividend period to, but excluding, the redemption date, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. Holders of the Series LL Preferred Stock do not have any optional redemption rights.

**Series NN Preferred Stock**

*Listing.* Depositary shares representing fractional interests in a share of Series NN Preferred Stock are listed on the NYSE under the symbol "BAC PrO". See "Description of Depositary Shares" below.

*Preferential Rights*. The Series NN Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Common Stock and equally with the Series B Preferred Stock, Series E Preferred Stock, Series F Preferred Stock, Series G Preferred Stock, Series L Preferred Stock, Series DD Preferred Stock, Series FF Preferred Stock, Series GG Preferred Stock, Series HH Preferred Stock, Series KK Preferred Stock, Series LL Preferred Stock, Series PP Preferred Stock, Series QQ Preferred Stock, Series RR Preferred Stock, Series SS Preferred Stock, Series TT Preferred Stock, Series OO Preferred Stock, Series UU Preferred Stock, Series 1 Preferred Stock, Series 2 Preferred Stock, Series 4 Preferred Stock, and Series 5 Preferred Stock as to dividends and distributions on the Company's liquidation, dissolution, or winding up. Series NN Preferred Stock is not convertible into or exchangeable for any shares of its Common Stock or any other class of its capital stock. Holders of the Series NN Preferred Stock do not have any preemptive rights, and the Series NN Preferred Stock is not subject to the operation of any sinking fund. The Company may issue stock with preferences equal to the Series NN Preferred Stock without the consent of the holders of the Series NN Preferred Stock.

*Dividends*. Holders of the Series NN Preferred Stock are entitled to receive non-cumulative cash dividends, when, as, and if declared by the Board or a duly authorized committee of the Board out of funds legally available for payment, at an annual dividend rate per share of 4.375% on the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, payable quarterly in arrears on each February 3, May 3, August 3, and November 3, to record holders as of the fifteenth day of the calendar month preceding the month in which the dividend payment date falls (or such other record date fixed by the Board or a duly authorized Board committee that is not more than 60 days prior to the dividend payment date). The amount of dividends shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months. If any dividend payment date is not a business day (as defined in the certificate of designations for the Series NN Preferred Stock), then that dividend payment will be made on the next succeeding day that is a business day (unless that day falls in the next calendar year in which case payment will occur on the immediately preceding business day), in each case without any additional dividends accruing or other payment adjustment and the relevant dividend period will not be adjusted.

As long as shares of Series NN Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the Company cannot declare or pay cash dividends or distributions on or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise

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acquire for consideration any shares of its Common Stock or other capital stock ranking junior to the Series NN Preferred Stock, or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any capital stock ranking equally with the Series NN Preferred Stock other than on a pro rata basis, in each case unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series NN Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. The Company cannot declare or pay dividends on capital stock ranking equally with the Series NN Preferred Stock for any period unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series NN Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. If the Company declares dividends on the Series NN Preferred Stock and on any capital stock ranking equally with the Series NN Preferred Stock but cannot make full payment of those declared dividends, the Company will allocate the dividend payments on a pro rata basis among the holders of the shares of Series NN Preferred Stock and the holders of any capital stock ranking equally with the Series NN Preferred Stock.

*Voting Rights*. Holders of Series NN Preferred Stock do not have voting rights, except as described herein and as specifically required by Delaware law. Whenever dividends payable on the Series NN Preferred Stock or any other series of the Company's preferred stock ranking equally with the Series NN Preferred Stock as to payment of dividends, and as to which voting rights equivalent to those described in this paragraph have been conferred and are exercisable, have not been declared and paid in an aggregate amount equal to, as to any series, the equivalent of at least six or more quarterly dividend periods, whether or not for consecutive dividend periods, the holders of the Series NN Preferred Stock will be entitled to vote as a class, together with the holders of all series of the Company's preferred stock having equivalent voting rights, for the election of two Preferred Stock Directors. When the Company has paid full dividends on the Series NN Preferred Stock and any other such series of preferred stock for the equivalent of at least four quarterly dividend periods following a dividend arrearage described above, these voting rights will terminate.

As long as the Series NN Preferred Stock remains outstanding, the affirmative vote or consent of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of the Series NN Preferred Stock and any voting parity stock, voting as a class, shall be necessary to authorize, create or issue any capital stock ranking senior to the Series NN Preferred Stock as to dividends or the distribution of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, or to reclassify any authorized capital stock into any such shares of such capital stock or issue any obligation or security convertible into or evidencing the right to purchase any such shares of capital stock. In addition, so long as any shares of the Series NN Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of the Series NN Preferred Stock shall be necessary to amend, alter or repeal any provision of the certificate of designations for the Series NN Preferred Stock or the Restated Certificate of Incorporation so as to adversely affect the powers, preferences or special rights of the Series NN Preferred Stock.

*Distributions*. In the event of the Company's voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, holders of Series NN Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive out of assets legally available for distribution to stockholders, before any distribution or payment out of its assets may be made to or set aside for the holders of its capital stock ranking junior to the Series NN Preferred Stock and subject to the rights of holders of securities ranking senior to or on a parity with the Series NN Preferred Stock upon liquidation and the rights of the Company's

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depositors and other creditors, a liquidating distribution in the amount of the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, plus any declared and unpaid dividends, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends, to the date of liquidation.

*Redemption*. The Company may redeem the Series NN Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at its option, at any time on or after November 3, 2025, at the redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends for the then-current dividend period to, but excluding, the redemption date, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. In addition, at any time within 90 days after a "capital treatment event," as described in the certificate of designations for the Series NN Preferred Stock, the Company may redeem the Series NN Preferred Stock, in whole but not in part, at a redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends for the then-current dividend period to, but excluding, the redemption date, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. Holders of the Series NN Preferred Stock do not have any optional redemption rights.

**Series PP Preferred Stock**

*Listing.* Depositary shares representing fractional interests in a share of Series PP Preferred Stock are listed on the NYSE under the symbol "BAC PrP". See "Description of Depositary Shares" below.

*Preferential Rights*. The Series PP Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Common Stock and equally with the Series B Preferred Stock, Series E Preferred Stock, Series F Preferred Stock, Series G Preferred Stock, Series L Preferred Stock, Series DD Preferred Stock, Series FF Preferred Stock, Series GG Preferred Stock, Series HH Preferred Stock, Series KK Preferred Stock, Series LL Preferred Stock, Series NN Preferred Stock, Series QQ Preferred Stock, Series RR Preferred Stock, Series SS Preferred Stock, Series TT Preferred Stock, Series OO Preferred Stock, Series UU Preferred Stock, Series 1 Preferred Stock, Series 2 Preferred Stock, Series 4 Preferred Stock, and Series 5 Preferred Stock as to dividends and distributions on the Company's liquidation, dissolution, or winding up. Series PP Preferred Stock is not convertible into or exchangeable for any shares of its Common Stock or any other class of its capital stock. Holders of the Series PP Preferred Stock do not have any preemptive rights, and the Series PP Preferred Stock is not subject to the operation of any sinking fund. The Company may issue stock with preferences equal to the Series PP Preferred Stock without the consent of the holders of the Series PP Preferred Stock.

*Dividends*. Holders of the Series PP Preferred Stock are entitled to receive non-cumulative cash dividends, when, as, and if declared by the Board or a duly authorized committee of the Board out of funds legally available for payment, at an annual dividend rate per share of 4.125% on the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, payable quarterly in arrears on each February 2, May 2, August 2, and November 2, to record holders as of the fifteenth day of the calendar month preceding the month in which the dividend payment date falls (or such other record date fixed by the Board or a duly authorized Board committee that is not more than 60 days prior to the dividend payment date). The amount of dividends shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months. If any dividend payment date is not a business day (as defined in the certificate of designations for the Series PP Preferred Stock), then that dividend payment will be made on the next succeeding day that is a business day (unless that day falls in the next calendar year in which case payment will occur on the immediately preceding

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business day), in each case without any additional dividends accruing or other payment adjustment and the relevant dividend period will not be adjusted.

As long as shares of Series PP Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the Company cannot declare or pay cash dividends or distributions on or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any shares of its Common Stock or other capital stock ranking junior to the Series PP Preferred Stock, or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any capital stock ranking equally with the Series PP Preferred Stock other than on a pro rata basis, in each case unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series PP Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. The Company cannot declare or pay dividends on capital stock ranking equally with the Series PP Preferred Stock for any period unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series PP Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. If the Company declares dividends on the Series PP Preferred Stock and on any capital stock ranking equally with the Series PP Preferred Stock but cannot make full payment of those declared dividends, the Company will allocate the dividend payments on a pro rata basis among the holders of the shares of Series PP Preferred Stock and the holders of any capital stock ranking equally with the Series PP Preferred Stock.

*Voting Rights*. Holders of Series PP Preferred Stock do not have voting rights, except as described herein and as specifically required by Delaware law. Whenever dividends payable on the Series PP Preferred Stock or any other series of the Company's preferred stock ranking equally with the Series PP Preferred Stock as to payment of dividends, and as to which voting rights equivalent to those described in this paragraph have been conferred and are exercisable, have not been declared and paid in an aggregate amount equal to, as to any series, the equivalent of at least six or more quarterly dividend periods, whether or not for consecutive dividend periods, the holders of the Series PP Preferred Stock will be entitled to vote as a class, together with the holders of all series of the Company's preferred stock having equivalent voting rights, for the election of two Preferred Stock Directors. When the Company has paid full dividends on the Series PP Preferred Stock and any other such series of preferred stock for the equivalent of at least four quarterly dividend periods following a dividend arrearage described above, these voting rights will terminate.

As long as the Series PP Preferred Stock remains outstanding, the affirmative vote or consent of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of the Series PP Preferred Stock and any voting parity stock, voting as a class, shall be necessary to authorize, create or issue any capital stock ranking senior to the Series PP Preferred Stock as to dividends or the distribution of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, or to reclassify any authorized capital stock into any such shares of such capital stock or issue any obligation or security convertible into or evidencing the right to purchase any such shares of capital stock. In addition, so long as any shares of the Series PP Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of the Series PP Preferred Stock shall be necessary to amend, alter or repeal any provision of the certificate of designations for the Series PP Preferred Stock or the Restated Certificate of Incorporation so as to adversely affect the powers, preferences or special rights of the Series PP Preferred Stock.

*Distributions*. In the event of the Company's voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, holders of Series PP Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive out of

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assets legally available for distribution to stockholders, before any distribution or payment out of its assets may be made to or set aside for the holders of its capital stock ranking junior to the Series PP Preferred Stock and subject to the rights of holders of securities ranking senior to or on a parity with the Series PP Preferred Stock upon liquidation and the rights of the Company's depositors and other creditors, a liquidating distribution in the amount of the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, plus any declared and unpaid dividends, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends, to the date of liquidation.

*Redemption*. The Company may redeem the Series PP Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at its option, at any time on or after February 2, 2026, at the redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends for the then-current dividend period to, but excluding, the redemption date, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. In addition, at any time within 90 days after a "capital treatment event," as described in the certificate of designations for the Series PP Preferred Stock, the Company may redeem the Series PP Preferred Stock, in whole but not in part, at a redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends for the then-current dividend period to, but excluding, the redemption date, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. Holders of the Series PP Preferred Stock do not have any optional redemption rights.

**Series QQ Preferred Stock**

*Listing.* Depositary shares representing fractional interests in a share of Series QQ Preferred Stock are listed on the NYSE under the symbol "BAC PrQ". See "Description of Depositary Shares" below.

*Preferential Rights*. The Series QQ Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Common Stock and equally with the Series B Preferred Stock, Series E Preferred Stock, Series F Preferred Stock, Series G Preferred Stock, Series L Preferred Stock, Series DD Preferred Stock, Series FF Preferred Stock, Series GG Preferred Stock, Series HH Preferred Stock, Series KK Preferred Stock, Series LL Preferred Stock, Series NN Preferred Stock, Series PP Preferred Stock, Series RR Preferred Stock, Series SS Preferred Stock, Series TT Preferred Stock, Series OO Preferred Stock, Series UU Preferred Stock, Series 1 Preferred Stock, Series 2 Preferred Stock, Series 4 Preferred Stock, and Series 5 Preferred Stock as to dividends and distributions on the Company's liquidation, dissolution, or winding up. Series QQ Preferred Stock is not convertible into or exchangeable for any shares of its Common Stock or any other class of its capital stock. Holders of the Series QQ Preferred Stock do not have any preemptive rights, and the Series QQ Preferred Stock is not subject to the operation of any sinking fund. The Company may issue stock with preferences equal to the Series QQ Preferred Stock without the consent of the holders of the Series QQ Preferred Stock.

*Dividends*. Holders of the Series QQ Preferred Stock are entitled to receive non-cumulative cash dividends, when, as, and if declared by the Board or a duly authorized committee of the Board out of funds legally available for payment, at an annual dividend rate per share of 4.250% on the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, payable quarterly in arrears on each February 17, May 17, August 17, and November 17, to record holders as of the first day of the calendar month in which the dividend payment date falls (or such other record date fixed by the Board or a duly authorized Board committee that is not more than 60 days prior to the dividend payment date). The amount of dividends shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months. If any dividend payment date is not a business day (as defined in

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the certificate of designations for the Series QQ Preferred Stock), then that dividend payment will be made on the next succeeding day that is a business day (unless that day falls in the next calendar year in which case payment will occur on the immediately preceding business day), in each case without any additional dividends accruing or other payment adjustment and the relevant dividend period will not be adjusted.

As long as shares of Series QQ Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the Company cannot declare or pay cash dividends or distributions on or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any shares of its Common Stock or other capital stock ranking junior to the Series QQ Preferred Stock, or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any capital stock ranking equally with the Series QQ Preferred Stock other than on a pro rata basis, in each case unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series QQ Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. The Company cannot declare or pay dividends on capital stock ranking equally with the Series QQ Preferred Stock for any period unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series QQ Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. If the Company declares dividends on the Series QQ Preferred Stock and on any capital stock ranking equally with the Series QQ Preferred Stock but cannot make full payment of those declared dividends, the Company will allocate the dividend payments on a pro rata basis among the holders of the shares of Series QQ Preferred Stock and the holders of any capital stock ranking equally with the Series QQ Preferred Stock.

*Voting Rights*. Holders of Series QQ Preferred Stock do not have voting rights, except as described herein and as specifically required by Delaware law. Whenever dividends payable on the Series QQ Preferred Stock or any other series of the Company's preferred stock ranking equally with the Series QQ Preferred Stock as to payment of dividends, and as to which voting rights equivalent to those described in this paragraph have been conferred and are exercisable, have not been declared and paid in an aggregate amount equal to, as to any series, the equivalent of at least six or more quarterly dividend periods, whether or not for consecutive dividend periods, the holders of the Series QQ Preferred Stock will be entitled to vote as a class, together with the holders of all series of the Company's preferred stock having equivalent voting rights, for the election of two Preferred Stock Directors. When the Company has paid full dividends on the Series QQ Preferred Stock and any other such series of preferred stock for the equivalent of at least four quarterly dividend periods following a dividend arrearage described above, these voting rights will terminate.

As long as the Series QQ Preferred Stock remains outstanding, the affirmative vote or consent of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of the Series QQ Preferred Stock and any voting parity stock, voting as a class, shall be necessary to authorize, create or issue any capital stock ranking senior to the Series QQ Preferred Stock as to dividends or the distribution of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, or to reclassify any authorized capital stock into any such shares of such capital stock or issue any obligation or security convertible into or evidencing the right to purchase any such shares of capital stock. In addition, so long as any shares of the Series QQ Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of the Series QQ Preferred Stock shall be necessary to amend, alter or repeal any provision of the certificate of designations for the Series QQ Preferred

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Stock or the Restated Certificate of Incorporation so as to adversely affect the powers, preferences or special rights of the Series QQ Preferred Stock.

*Distributions*. In the event of the Company's voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, holders of Series QQ Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive out of assets legally available for distribution to stockholders, before any distribution or payment out of its assets may be made to or set aside for the holders of its capital stock ranking junior to the Series QQ Preferred Stock and subject to the rights of holders of securities ranking senior to or on a parity with the Series QQ Preferred Stock upon liquidation and the rights of the Company's depositors and other creditors, a liquidating distribution in the amount of the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, plus any declared and unpaid dividends, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends, to the date of liquidation.

*Redemption*. The Company may redeem the Series QQ Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at its option, at any time on or after November 17, 2026, at the redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends for the then-current dividend period to, but excluding, the redemption date, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. In addition, at any time within 90 days after a "capital treatment event," as described in the certificate of designations for the Series QQ Preferred Stock, the Company may redeem the Series QQ Preferred Stock, in whole but not in part, at a redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends for the then-current dividend period to, but excluding, the redemption date, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. Holders of the Series QQ Preferred Stock do not have any optional redemption rights.

**Series RR Preferred Stock**

*Preferential Rights*. The Series RR Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Common Stock and equally with the Series B Preferred Stock, Series E Preferred Stock, Series F Preferred Stock, Series G Preferred Stock, Series L Preferred Stock, Series DD Preferred Stock, Series FF Preferred Stock, Series GG Preferred Stock, Series HH Preferred Stock, Series KK Preferred Stock, Series LL Preferred Stock, Series NN Preferred Stock, Series PP Preferred Stock, Series QQ Preferred Stock, Series SS Preferred Stock, Series TT Preferred Stock, Series OO Preferred Stock, Series UU Preferred Stock, Series 1 Preferred Stock, Series 2 Preferred Stock, Series 4 Preferred Stock, and Series 5 Preferred Stock as to dividends and distributions on the Company's liquidation, dissolution, or winding up. Series RR Preferred Stock is not convertible into or exchangeable for any shares of its Common Stock or any other class of its capital stock. Holders of the Series RR Preferred Stock do not have any preemptive rights, and the Series RR Preferred Stock is not subject to the operation of any sinking fund. The Company may issue stock with preferences equal to the Series RR Preferred Stock without the consent of the holders of the Series RR Preferred Stock.

*Dividends*. Holders of Series RR Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive non-cumulative cash dividends, when, as and if declared by the Board or a duly authorized committee of the Board out of funds legally available for payment, based on the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share of Series RR Preferred Stock, payable quarterly in arrears, on each January 27, April 27, July 27 and October 27, in each case to record holders as of the first day of the calendar month in which the dividend payment date falls (or such record date fixed by the Board or a duly authorized Board committee that is not more than 60 days nor less than 10 days before the dividend payment date). Dividends on each share of Series RR Preferred Stock will accrue on the

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liquidation preference of $25,000 per share at a rate per annum equal to (1) 4.375%, for each dividend period from the issue date to, but excluding, January 27, 2027, and (2) from, and including, April 27, 2027, during each "reset period" (as defined in the certificate of designations for the Series RR Preferred Stock) at a rate per annum equal to the "Five-Year U.S. Treasury Rate" (as described in the certificate of designations for the Series RR Preferred Stock) as of the most recent "dividend determination date" (as defined in the certificate of designations for the Series RR Preferred Stock), plus a spread of 2.76% per annum. The amount of dividends shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months. If any dividend payment date is not a business day (as defined in the certificate of designations for the Series RR Preferred Stock), then that dividend payment will be made on the next succeeding day that is a business day, unless that day falls in the next calendar year, in which case payment will occur on the immediately preceding business day, in each case without additional dividends accruing or other payment adjustment and the relevant dividend period will not be adjusted.

As long as shares of Series RR Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the Company cannot declare or pay cash dividends or distributions on or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any shares of its Common Stock or other capital stock ranking junior to the Series RR Preferred Stock, or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any capital stock ranking equally with the Series RR Preferred Stock other than on a pro rata basis, in each case unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series RR Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. The Company cannot declare or pay dividends on capital stock ranking equally with the Series RR Preferred Stock for any period unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series RR Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. If the Company declares dividends on the Series RR Preferred Stock and on any capital stock ranking equally with the Series RR Preferred Stock but cannot make full payment of those declared dividends, the Company will allocate the dividend payments on a pro rata basis among the holders of the shares of Series RR Preferred Stock and the holders of any capital stock ranking equally with the Series RR Preferred Stock.

*Voting Rights*. Holders of Series RR Preferred Stock do not have voting rights, except as described herein and as specifically required by Delaware law. Whenever dividends payable on the Series RR Preferred Stock or any other series of the Company's preferred stock ranking equally with the Series RR Preferred Stock as to payment of dividends, and as to which voting rights equivalent to those described in this paragraph have been conferred and are exercisable, have not been declared and paid in an aggregate amount equal to, as to any series, the equivalent of at least six or more quarterly dividend periods, whether or not for consecutive dividend periods, the holders of the Series RR Preferred Stock will be entitled to vote as a class, together with the holders of all series of the Company's preferred stock having equivalent voting rights, for the election of two Preferred Stock Directors. When the Company has paid full dividends on the Series RR Preferred Stock and any other such series of preferred stock for the equivalent of at least four quarterly dividend periods following a dividend arrearage described above, these voting rights will terminate.

As long as the Series RR Preferred Stock remains outstanding, the affirmative vote or consent of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of the Series RR Preferred Stock and any voting parity stock, voting as a class, shall be necessary to authorize, create or issue any

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capital stock ranking senior to the Series RR Preferred Stock as to dividends or the distribution of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, or to reclassify any authorized capital stock into any such shares of such capital stock or issue any obligation or security convertible into or evidencing the right to purchase any such shares of capital stock. In addition, so long as any shares of the Series RR Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of the Series RR Preferred Stock shall be necessary to amend, alter or repeal any provision of the certificate of designations for the Series RR Preferred Stock or the Restated Certificate of Incorporation so as to adversely affect the powers, preferences or special rights of the Series RR Preferred Stock.

*Distributions*. In the event of the Company's voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, holders of Series RR Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive out of assets legally available for distribution to stockholders, before any distribution or payment out of its assets may be made to or set aside for the holders of its capital stock ranking junior to the Series RR Preferred Stock and subject to the rights of holders of securities ranking senior to or on a parity with the Series RR Preferred Stock upon liquidation and the rights of the Company's depositors and other creditors, a liquidating distribution in the amount of the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, plus any declared and unpaid dividends for the then-current dividend period, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends, to the date of liquidation.

*Redemption*. The Company may redeem the Series RR Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at its option, at any time on or after January 27, 2027, at the redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends for the then-current dividend period to, but excluding, the redemption date, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. In addition, at any time within 90 days after a "capital treatment event," as described in the certificate of designations for the Series RR Preferred Stock, the Company may redeem the Series RR Preferred Stock, in whole but not in part, at a redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends for the then-current dividend period to, but excluding, the redemption date, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. Holders of the Series RR Preferred Stock do not have any optional redemption rights.

**Series SS Preferred Stock**

*Listing.* Depositary shares representing fractional interests in a share of Series SS Preferred Stock are listed on the NYSE under the symbol "BAC PrS". See "Description of Depositary Shares" below.

*Preferential Rights*. The Series SS Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Common Stock and equally with the Series B Preferred Stock, Series E Preferred Stock, Series F Preferred Stock, Series G Preferred Stock, Series L Preferred Stock, Series DD Preferred Stock, Series FF Preferred Stock, Series GG Preferred Stock, Series HH Preferred Stock, Series KK Preferred Stock, Series LL Preferred Stock, Series NN Preferred Stock, Series PP Preferred Stock, Series QQ Preferred Stock, Series RR Preferred Stock, Series TT Preferred Stock, Series OO Preferred Stock, Series UU Preferred Stock, Series 1 Preferred Stock, Series 2 Preferred Stock, Series 4 Preferred Stock, and Series 5 Preferred Stock as to dividends and distributions on the Company's liquidation, dissolution, or winding up. Series SS Preferred Stock is not convertible into or exchangeable for any shares of its Common Stock or any other class of its capital stock. Holders of the Series SS Preferred Stock do not have any preemptive rights, and the Series SS Preferred Stock is not subject to the operation of any sinking fund. The Company may issue stock with

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preferences equal to the Series SS Preferred Stock without the consent of the holders of the Series SS Preferred Stock.

*Dividends*. Holders of the Series SS Preferred Stock are entitled to receive non-cumulative cash dividends, when, as, and if declared by the Board or a duly authorized committee of the Board out of funds legally available for payment, at an annual dividend rate per share of 4.750% on the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, payable quarterly in arrears on each February 17, May 17, August 17, and November 17, to record holders as of the first day of the calendar month in which the dividend payment date falls (or such other record date fixed by the Board or a duly authorized Board committee that is not more than 60 days prior to the dividend payment date). The amount of dividends shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months. If any dividend payment date is not a business day (as defined in the certificate of designations for the Series SS Preferred Stock), then that dividend payment will be made on the next succeeding day that is a business day (unless that day falls in the next calendar year in which case payment will occur on the immediately preceding business day), in each case without any additional dividends accruing or other payment adjustment and the relevant dividend period will not be adjusted.

As long as shares of Series SS Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the Company cannot declare or pay cash dividends or distributions on or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any shares of its Common Stock or other capital stock ranking junior to the Series SS Preferred Stock, or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any capital stock ranking equally with the Series SS Preferred Stock other than on a pro rata basis, in each case unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series SS Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. The Company cannot declare or pay dividends on capital stock ranking equally with the Series SS Preferred Stock for any period unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series SS Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. If the Company declares dividends on the Series SS Preferred Stock and on any capital stock ranking equally with the Series SS Preferred Stock but cannot make full payment of those declared dividends, the Company will allocate the dividend payments on a pro rata basis among the holders of the shares of Series SS Preferred Stock and the holders of any capital stock ranking equally with the Series SS Preferred Stock.

*Voting Rights*. Holders of Series SS Preferred Stock do not have voting rights, except as described herein and as specifically required by Delaware law. Whenever dividends payable on the Series SS Preferred Stock or any other series of the Company's preferred stock ranking equally with the Series SS Preferred Stock as to payment of dividends, and as to which voting rights equivalent to those described in this paragraph have been conferred and are exercisable, have not been declared and paid in an aggregate amount equal to, as to any series, the equivalent of at least six or more quarterly dividend periods, whether or not for consecutive dividend periods, the holders of the Series SS Preferred Stock will be entitled to vote as a class, together with the holders of all series of the Company's preferred stock having equivalent voting rights, for the election of two Preferred Stock Directors. When the Company has paid full dividends on the Series SS Preferred Stock and any other such series of preferred stock for the equivalent of at least four quarterly dividend periods following a dividend arrearage described above, these voting rights will terminate.

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As long as the Series SS Preferred Stock remains outstanding, the affirmative vote or consent of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of the Series SS Preferred Stock and any voting parity stock, voting as a class, shall be necessary to authorize, create or issue any capital stock ranking senior to the Series SS Preferred Stock as to dividends or the distribution of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, or to reclassify any authorized capital stock into any such shares of such capital stock or issue any obligation or security convertible into or evidencing the right to purchase any such shares of capital stock. In addition, so long as any shares of the Series SS Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of the Series SS Preferred Stock shall be necessary to amend, alter or repeal any provision of the certificate of designations for the Series SS Preferred Stock or the Restated Certificate of Incorporation so as to adversely affect the powers, preferences or special rights of the Series SS Preferred Stock.

*Distributions*. In the event of the Company's voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, holders of Series SS Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive out of assets legally available for distribution to stockholders, before any distribution or payment out of its assets may be made to or set aside for the holders of its capital stock ranking junior to the Series SS Preferred Stock and subject to the rights of holders of securities ranking senior to or on a parity with the Series SS Preferred Stock upon liquidation and the rights of the Company's depositors and other creditors, a liquidating distribution in the amount of the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, plus any declared and unpaid dividends, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends, to the date of liquidation.

*Redemption*. The Company may redeem the Series SS Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at its option, at any time on or after February 17, 2027, at the redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends for the then-current dividend period to, but excluding, the redemption date, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. In addition, at any time within 90 days after a "capital treatment event," as described in the certificate of designations for the Series SS Preferred Stock, the Company may redeem the Series SS Preferred Stock, in whole but not in part, at a redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends for the then-current dividend period to, but excluding, the redemption date, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. Holders of the Series SS Preferred Stock do not have any optional redemption rights.

**Series TT Preferred Stock**

*Preferential Rights*. The Series TT Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Common Stock and equally with the Series B Preferred Stock, Series E Preferred Stock, Series F Preferred Stock, Series G Preferred Stock, Series L Preferred Stock, Series DD Preferred Stock, Series FF Preferred Stock, Series GG Preferred Stock, Series HH Preferred Stock, Series KK Preferred Stock, Series LL Preferred Stock, Series NN Preferred Stock, Series PP Preferred Stock, Series QQ Preferred Stock, Series RR Preferred Stock, Series SS Preferred Stock, Series OO Preferred Stock, Series UU Preferred Stock, Series 1 Preferred Stock, Series 2 Preferred Stock, Series 4 Preferred Stock, and Series 5 Preferred Stock as to dividends and distributions on the Company's liquidation, dissolution, or winding up. Series TT Preferred Stock is not convertible into or exchangeable for any shares of its Common Stock or any other class of its capital stock. Holders of the Series TT Preferred Stock do not have any preemptive rights, and the Series TT Preferred Stock is not subject to the operation of any sinking fund. The Company may issue stock with

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preferences equal to the Series TT Preferred Stock without the consent of the holders of the Series TT Preferred Stock.

*Dividends*. Holders of Series TT Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive non-cumulative cash dividends, when, as and if declared by the Board or a duly authorized committee of the Board out of funds legally available for payment, based on the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share of Series TT Preferred Stock, payable quarterly in arrears, on each January 27, April 27, July 27 and October 27, in each case to record holders as of the first day of the calendar month in which the dividend payment date falls (or such record date fixed by the Board or a duly authorized Board committee that is not more than 60 days nor less than 10 days before the dividend payment date). Dividends on each share of Series TT Preferred Stock will accrue on the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share at a rate per annum equal to (1) 6.125%, for each dividend period from the issue date to, but excluding, April 27, 2027, and (2) from, and including, April 27, 2027, during each "reset period" (as defined in the certificate of designations for the Series TT Preferred Stock) at a rate per annum equal to the "Five-Year U.S. Treasury Rate" (as described in the certificate of designations for the Series TT Preferred Stock) as of the most recent "dividend determination date" (as defined in the certificate of designations for the Series TT Preferred Stock), plus a spread of 3.231% per annum. The amount of dividends shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months. If any dividend payment date is not a business day (as defined in the certificate of designations for the Series TT Preferred Stock), then that dividend payment will be made on the next succeeding day that is a business day, unless that day falls in the next calendar year, in which case payment will occur on the immediately preceding business day, in each case without additional dividends accruing or other payment adjustment and the relevant dividend period will not be adjusted.

As long as shares of Series TT Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the Company cannot declare or pay cash dividends or distributions on or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any shares of its Common Stock or other capital stock ranking junior to the Series TT Preferred Stock, or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any capital stock ranking equally with the Series TT Preferred Stock other than on a pro rata basis, in each case unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series TT Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. The Company cannot declare or pay dividends on capital stock ranking equally with the Series TT Preferred Stock for any period unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series TT Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. If the Company declares dividends on the Series TT Preferred Stock and on any capital stock ranking equally with the Series TT Preferred Stock but cannot make full payment of those declared dividends, the Company will allocate the dividend payments on a pro rata basis among the holders of the shares of Series TT Preferred Stock and the holders of any capital stock ranking equally with the Series TT Preferred Stock.

*Voting Rights*. Holders of Series TT Preferred Stock do not have voting rights, except as described herein and as specifically required by Delaware law. Whenever dividends payable on the Series TT Preferred Stock or any other series of the Company's preferred stock ranking equally with the Series TT Preferred Stock as to payment of dividends, and as to which voting rights equivalent to those described in this paragraph have been conferred and are exercisable, have not been declared and paid in an aggregate amount equal to, as to any series, the equivalent

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of at least six or more quarterly dividend periods, whether or not for consecutive dividend periods, the holders of the Series TT Preferred Stock will be entitled to vote as a class, together with the holders of all series of the Company's preferred stock having equivalent voting rights, for the election of two Preferred Stock Directors. When the Company has paid full dividends on the Series TT Preferred Stock and any other such series of preferred stock for the equivalent of at least four quarterly dividend periods following a dividend arrearage described above, these voting rights will terminate.

As long as the Series TT Preferred Stock remains outstanding, the affirmative vote or consent of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of the Series TT Preferred Stock and any voting parity stock, voting as a class, shall be necessary to authorize, create or issue any capital stock ranking senior to the Series TT Preferred Stock as to dividends or the distribution of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, or to reclassify any authorized capital stock into any such shares of such capital stock or issue any obligation or security convertible into or evidencing the right to purchase any such shares of capital stock. In addition, so long as any shares of the Series TT Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of the Series TT Preferred Stock shall be necessary to amend, alter or repeal any provision of the certificate of designations for the Series TT Preferred Stock or the Restated Certificate of Incorporation so as to adversely affect the powers, preferences or special rights of the Series TT Preferred Stock.

*Distributions*. In the event of the Company's voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, holders of Series TT Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive out of assets legally available for distribution to stockholders, before any distribution or payment out of its assets may be made to or set aside for the holders of its capital stock ranking junior to the Series TT Preferred Stock and subject to the rights of holders of securities ranking senior to or on a parity with the Series TT Preferred Stock upon liquidation and the rights of the Company's depositors and other creditors, a liquidating distribution in the amount of the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, plus any declared and unpaid dividends for the then-current dividend period, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends, to the date of liquidation.

*Redemption*. The Company may redeem the Series TT Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at its option, at any time on or after April 27, 2027, at the redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends for the then-current dividend period to, but excluding, the redemption date, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. In addition, at any time within 90 days after a "capital treatment event," as described in the certificate of designations for the Series TT Preferred Stock, the Company may redeem the Series TT Preferred Stock, in whole but not in part, at a redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends for the then-current dividend period to, but excluding, the redemption date, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. Holders of the Series TT Preferred Stock do not have any optional redemption rights.

**Series OO Preferred Stock**

*Preferential Rights*. The Series OO Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Common Stock and equally with the Series B Preferred Stock, Series E Preferred Stock, Series F Preferred Stock, Series G Preferred Stock, Series L Preferred Stock, Series DD Preferred Stock, Series FF Preferred Stock, Series GG Preferred Stock, Series HH Preferred Stock, Series KK Preferred Stock, Series LL Preferred Stock, Series NN Preferred Stock, Series PP Preferred Stock, Series

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QQ Preferred Stock, Series RR Preferred Stock, Series SS Preferred Stock, Series TT Preferred Stock, Series UU Preferred Stock, Series 1 Preferred Stock, Series 2 Preferred Stock, Series 4 Preferred Stock, and Series 5 Preferred Stock as to dividends and distributions on the Company's liquidation, dissolution, or winding up. Series OO Preferred Stock is not convertible into or exchangeable for any shares of its Common Stock or any other class of its capital stock. Holders of the Series OO Preferred Stock do not have any preemptive rights, and the Series OO Preferred Stock is not subject to the operation of any sinking fund. The Company may issue stock with preferences equal to the Series OO Preferred Stock without the consent of the holders of the Series OO Preferred Stock.

*Dividends*. Holders of Series OO Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive non-cumulative cash dividends, when, as and if declared by the Board or a duly authorized committee of the Board out of funds legally available for payment, based on the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share of Series OO Preferred Stock, payable quarterly in arrears, on each February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1, in each case to record holders as of the fifteenth day of the calendar month immediately preceding the month in which the dividend payment date falls (or such record date fixed by the Board or a duly authorized Board committee that is not more than 60 days nor less than 10 days before the dividend payment date). Dividends on each share of Series OO Preferred Stock will accrue on the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share at a rate per annum equal to (1) 6.625%, for each dividend period from, and including, the issue date to, but excluding, May 1, 2030, and (2) from, and including, May 1, 2030, during each "reset period" (as defined in the certificate of designations for the Series OO Preferred Stock) at a rate per annum equal to the "Five-Year U.S. Treasury Rate" (as described in the certificate of designations for the Series OO Preferred Stock) as of the most recent "dividend determination date" (as defined in the certificate of designations for the Series OO Preferred Stock), plus a spread of 2.684% per annum. The amount of dividends shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months. If any dividend payment date is not a business day (as defined in the certificate of designations for the Series OO Preferred Stock), then that dividend payment will be made on the next succeeding day that is a business day, unless that day falls in the next calendar year, in which case payment will occur on the immediately preceding business day, in each case without additional dividends accruing or other payment adjustment and the relevant dividend period will not be adjusted.

As long as shares of Series OO Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the Company cannot declare or pay cash dividends or distributions on or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any shares of its Common Stock or other capital stock ranking junior to the Series OO Preferred Stock, or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any capital stock ranking equally with the Series OO Preferred Stock other than on a pro rata basis, in each case unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series OO Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. The Company cannot declare or pay dividends on capital stock ranking equally with the Series OO Preferred Stock for any period unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series OO Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. If the Company declares dividends on the Series OO Preferred Stock and on any capital stock ranking equally with the Series OO Preferred Stock but cannot make full payment of those declared dividends, the Company will allocate the dividend

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payments on a pro rata basis among the holders of the shares of Series OO Preferred Stock and the holders of any capital stock ranking equally with the Series OO Preferred Stock.

*Voting Rights*. Holders of Series OO Preferred Stock do not have voting rights, except as described herein and as specifically required by Delaware law. Whenever dividends payable on the Series OO Preferred Stock or any other series of the Company's preferred stock ranking equally with the Series OO Preferred Stock as to payment of dividends, and as to which voting rights equivalent to those described in this paragraph have been conferred and are exercisable, have not been declared and paid in an aggregate amount equal to, as to any series, the equivalent of at least six or more quarterly dividend periods, whether or not for consecutive dividend periods, the holders of the Series OO Preferred Stock will be entitled to vote as a class, together with the holders of all series of the Company's preferred stock having equivalent voting rights, for the election of two Preferred Stock Directors. When the Company has paid full dividends on the Series OO Preferred Stock and any other such series of preferred stock for the equivalent of at least four quarterly dividend periods following a dividend arrearage described above, these voting rights will terminate.

As long as the Series OO Preferred Stock remains outstanding, the affirmative vote or consent of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of the Series OO Preferred Stock and any voting parity stock, voting as a class, shall be necessary to authorize, create or issue any capital stock ranking senior to the Series OO Preferred Stock as to dividends or the distribution of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, or to reclassify any authorized capital stock into any such shares of such capital stock or issue any obligation or security convertible into or evidencing the right to purchase any such shares of capital stock. In addition, so long as any shares of the Series OO Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of the Series OO Preferred Stock shall be necessary to amend, alter or repeal any provision of the certificate of designations for the Series OO Preferred Stock or the Restated Certificate of Incorporation so as to adversely affect the powers, preferences or special rights of the Series OO Preferred Stock.

*Distributions*. In the event of the Company's voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, holders of Series OO Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive out of assets legally available for distribution to stockholders, before any distribution or payment out of its assets may be made to or set aside for the holders of its capital stock ranking junior to the Series OO Preferred Stock and subject to the rights of holders of securities ranking senior to or on a parity with the Series OO Preferred Stock upon liquidation and the rights of the Company's depositors and other creditors, a liquidating distribution in the amount of the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, plus any declared and unpaid dividends for the then-current dividend period, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends, to the date of liquidation.

*Redemption*. The Company may redeem the Series OO Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at its option, at any time on or after May 1, 2030, at the redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends for the then-current dividend period to, but excluding, the redemption date, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. In addition, at any time within 90 days after a "capital treatment event," as described in the certificate of designations for the Series OO Preferred Stock, the Company may redeem the Series OO Preferred Stock, in whole but not in part, at a redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends for the then-current dividend period to, but excluding, the

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redemption date, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. Holders of the Series OO Preferred Stock do not have any optional redemption rights.

**Series UU Preferred Stock**

*Preferential Rights*. The Series UU Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Common Stock and equally with the Series B Preferred Stock, Series E Preferred Stock, Series F Preferred Stock, Series G Preferred Stock, Series L Preferred Stock, Series DD Preferred Stock, Series FF Preferred Stock, Series GG Preferred Stock, Series HH Preferred Stock, Series KK Preferred Stock, Series LL Preferred Stock, Series NN Preferred Stock, Series PP Preferred Stock, Series QQ Preferred Stock, Series RR Preferred Stock, Series SS Preferred Stock, Series TT Preferred Stock, Series OO Preferred Stock, Series 1 Preferred Stock, Series 2 Preferred Stock, Series 4 Preferred Stock, and Series 5 Preferred Stock as to dividends and distributions on the Company's liquidation, dissolution, or winding up. Series UU Preferred Stock is not convertible into or exchangeable for any shares of its Common Stock or any other class of its capital stock. Holders of the Series UU Preferred Stock do not have any preemptive rights, and the Series UU Preferred Stock is not subject to the operation of any sinking fund. The Company may issue stock with preferences equal to the Series UU Preferred Stock without the consent of the holders of the Series UU Preferred Stock.

*Dividends*. Holders of Series UU Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive non-cumulative cash dividends, when, as and if declared by the Board or a duly authorized committee of the Board out of funds legally available for payment, based on the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share of Series UU Preferred Stock, payable quarterly in arrears, on each January 26, April 26, July 26 and October 26, in each case to record holders as of the first day of the calendar month in which the dividend payment date falls (or such record date fixed by the Board or a duly authorized Board committee that is not more than 60 days nor less than 10 days before the dividend payment date). Dividends on each share of Series UU Preferred Stock will accrue on the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share at a rate per annum equal to (1) 6.250%, for each dividend period from, and including, the issue date to, but excluding, July 26, 2030, and (2) from, and including, July 26, 2030, during each "reset period" (as defined in the certificate of designations for the Series UU Preferred Stock) at a rate per annum equal to the "Five-Year U.S. Treasury Rate" (as described in the certificate of designations for the Series UU Preferred Stock) as of the most recent "dividend determination date" (as defined in the certificate of designations for the Series UU Preferred Stock), plus a spread of 2.351% per annum. The amount of dividends shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months. If any dividend payment date is not a business day (as defined in the certificate of designations for the Series UU Preferred Stock), then that dividend payment will be made on the next succeeding day that is a business day, unless that day falls in the next calendar year, in which case payment will occur on the immediately preceding business day, in each case without additional dividends accruing or other payment adjustment and the relevant dividend period will not be adjusted.

As long as shares of Series UU Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the Company cannot declare or pay cash dividends or distributions on or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any shares of its Common Stock or other capital stock ranking junior to the Series UU Preferred Stock, or generally repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire for consideration any capital stock ranking equally with the Series UU Preferred Stock other than on a pro rata basis, in each case unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series UU Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been paid in full or declared

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and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. The Company cannot declare or pay dividends on capital stock ranking equally with the Series UU Preferred Stock for any period unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series UU Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof is set aside. If the Company declares dividends on the Series UU Preferred Stock and on any capital stock ranking equally with the Series UU Preferred Stock but cannot make full payment of those declared dividends, the Company will allocate the dividend payments on a pro rata basis among the holders of the shares of Series UU Preferred Stock and the holders of any capital stock ranking equally with the Series UU Preferred Stock.

*Voting Rights*. Holders of Series UU Preferred Stock do not have voting rights, except as described herein and as specifically required by Delaware law. Whenever dividends payable on the Series UU Preferred Stock or any other series of the Company's preferred stock ranking equally with the Series UU Preferred Stock as to payment of dividends, and as to which voting rights equivalent to those described in this paragraph have been conferred and are exercisable, have not been declared and paid in an aggregate amount equal to, as to any series, the equivalent of at least six or more quarterly dividend periods, whether or not for consecutive dividend periods, the holders of the Series UU Preferred Stock will be entitled to vote as a class, together with the holders of all series of the Company's preferred stock having equivalent voting rights, for the election of two Preferred Stock Directors. When the Company has paid full dividends on the Series UU Preferred Stock and any other such series of preferred stock for the equivalent of at least four quarterly dividend periods following a dividend arrearage described above, these voting rights will terminate.

As long as the Series UU Preferred Stock remains outstanding, the affirmative vote or consent of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of the Series UU Preferred Stock and any voting parity stock, voting as a class, shall be necessary to authorize, create or issue any capital stock ranking senior to the Series UU Preferred Stock as to dividends or the distribution of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, or to reclassify any authorized capital stock into any such shares of such capital stock or issue any obligation or security convertible into or evidencing the right to purchase any such shares of capital stock. In addition, so long as any shares of the Series UU Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 66 2/3% of the voting power of the Series UU Preferred Stock shall be necessary to amend, alter or repeal any provision of the certificate of designations for the Series UU Preferred Stock or the Restated Certificate of Incorporation so as to adversely affect the powers, preferences or special rights of the Series UU Preferred Stock.

*Distributions*. In the event of the Company's voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, holders of Series UU Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive out of assets legally available for distribution to stockholders, before any distribution or payment out of its assets may be made to or set aside for the holders of its capital stock ranking junior to the Series UU Preferred Stock and subject to the rights of holders of securities ranking senior to or on a parity with the Series UU Preferred Stock upon liquidation and the rights of the Company's depositors and other creditors, a liquidating distribution in the amount of the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, plus any declared and unpaid dividends for the then-current dividend period, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends, to the date of liquidation.

*Redemption*. The Company may redeem the Series UU Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at its option, at any time on or after July 26, 2030, at the redemption price equal to $25,000

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per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends for the then-current dividend period to, but excluding, the redemption date, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. In addition, at any time within 90 days after a "capital treatment event," as described in the certificate of designations for the Series UU Preferred Stock, the Company may redeem the Series UU Preferred Stock, in whole but not in part, at a redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends for the then-current dividend period to, but excluding, the redemption date, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. Holders of the Series UU Preferred Stock do not have any optional redemption rights.

**Series 1 Preferred Stock** 

*Listing.* Depositary shares representing fractional interests in a share of Series 1 Preferred Stock are listed on the NYSE under the symbol "BML PrG". See "Description of Depositary Shares" below.

*Preferential Rights*. The Series 1 Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Common Stock and equally with the Series B Preferred Stock, Series E Preferred Stock, Series F Preferred Stock, Series G Preferred Stock, Series L Preferred Stock, Series DD Preferred Stock, Series FF Preferred Stock, Series GG Preferred Stock, Series HH Preferred Stock, Series KK Preferred Stock, Series LL Preferred Stock, Series NN Preferred Stock, Series PP Preferred Stock, Series QQ Preferred Stock, Series RR Preferred Stock, Series SS Preferred Stock, Series TT Preferred Stock, Series OO Preferred Stock, Series UU Preferred Stock, Series 2 Preferred Stock, Series 4 Preferred Stock, and Series 5 Preferred Stock as to dividends and distributions on the Company's liquidation, dissolution, or winding up. Shares of the Series 1 Preferred Stock are not convertible into or exchangeable for any shares of Common Stock or any other class of the Company's capital stock. Holders of the Series 1 Preferred Stock do not have any preemptive rights, and the Series 1 Preferred Stock is not subject to the operation of any sinking fund. The Company may issue stock with preferences equal to the Series 1 Preferred Stock without the consent of the holders of the Series 1 Preferred Stock.

*Dividends*. Holders of the Series 1 Preferred Stock are entitled to receive non-cumulative cash dividends, when, as, and if declared by the Board or a duly authorized committee of the Board out of funds legally available for payment, on the liquidation preference of $30,000 per share at an annual floating rate per share equal to the greater of (a) Adjusted Three-Month Term SOFR, plus a spread of 0.75% and (b) 3.00%, payable quarterly, if declared, on each February 28, May 28, August 28 and November 28, to record holders as of the date fixed by the Board or a duly authorized Board committee that is a date not more than 30 nor less than 10 days preceding the applicable payment date. The amount of dividends payable for a period shorter than a full dividend period shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months and the actual number of days elapsed in any period of less than one month. If any dividend payment date is not a New York business day and a London business day (each as defined in the certificate of designations for the Series 1 Preferred Stock), then that dividend payment will be made on the next succeeding day that is both a New York business day and a London business day (unless that day falls in the next calendar month, in which each such case payment will occur on the immediately preceding day that is both a New York business day and a London business day).

As long as shares of Series 1 Preferred Stock remain outstanding, generally the Company cannot declare or pay cash dividends or distributions on or redeem, purchase or acquire any

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shares of Common Stock or other capital stock ranking junior to the Series 1 Preferred Stock unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series 1 Preferred Stock have been declared, paid or set aside for payment for the immediately preceding dividend period. The Company cannot declare or pay dividends or distributions on or redeem, purchase or acquire any capital stock ranking equally with the Series 1 Preferred Stock for any period unless for such dividend period full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series 1 Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been declared, paid or set aside for payment. When dividends are not paid in full upon the shares of the Series 1 Preferred Stock and any capital stock ranking equally with the Series 1 Preferred Stock, all dividends declared upon shares of the Series 1 Preferred Stock and all shares of capital stock ranking equally with the Series 1 Preferred Stock shall be declared pro rata so that the amount of dividends declared per share on the Series 1 Preferred Stock and all such other of the Company's stock shall in all cases bear to each other the same ratio that accrued dividends per share on the shares of the Series 1 Preferred Stock and all such other stock bear to each other.

*Voting Rights*. Holders of Series 1 Preferred Stock do not have voting rights, except as provided herein and as specifically required by law. Holders of Series 1 Preferred Stock shall be entitled to vote on all matters submitted to a vote of the holders of Common Stock, voting together with the holders of Common Stock as one class, and each share of Series 1 Preferred Stock shall be entitled to 150 votes. If any quarterly dividend payable on the Series 1 Preferred Stock is in arrears for six or more quarterly dividend periods, whether or not for consecutive dividend periods, the holders of the Series 1 Preferred Stock will be entitled to vote as a class, together with the holders of all series of preferred stock ranking equally with the Series 1 Preferred Stock as to the payment of dividends and upon which voting rights equivalent to those granted to the holders of Series 1 Preferred Stock have been conferred and are exercisable, for the election of two Preferred Stock Directors; each share of Series 1 Preferred Stock shall be entitled to three votes for the election of such Preferred Stock Directors. When the Company has paid full dividends on the Series 1 Preferred Stock for at least four quarterly dividend periods following a dividend arrearage described above, these voting rights will terminate.

As long as the Series 1 Preferred Stock remains outstanding, the affirmative vote or consent of the holders of at least two-thirds of the shares of Series 1 Preferred Stock, outstanding at the time (voting as a class with all other series of preferred stock ranking equally with the Series 1 Preferred Stock) shall be necessary to permit, effect or validate (i) the authorization, creation, or issuance, or any increase in the authorized or issued amount, of any class or series of stock ranking prior to the Series 1 Preferred Stock or (ii) the amendment, alteration, or repeal, whether by merger, consolidation, or otherwise, of any of the provisions of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation or of the resolutions set forth in a certificate of designations for the Series 1 Preferred Stock, which would adversely affect any right, preference, or privilege or voting power of the Series 1 Preferred Stock, or of the holders thereof.

*Distributions*. In the event of the Company's voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, holders of Series 1 Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive out of assets legally available for distribution to stockholders, before any distribution or payment out of its assets may be made to or set aside for the holders of Bank of America capital stock ranking junior to the Series 1 Preferred Stock, a liquidating distribution in the amount of the liquidation preference of $30,000 per share, plus any declared and unpaid dividends, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends, to the date of liquidation.

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*Redemption*. The Company may redeem the Series 1 Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at its option, at the redemption price equal to $30,000 per share, plus any declared and unpaid dividends, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. Holders of the Series 1 Preferred Stock do not have any optional redemption rights.

**Series 2 Preferred Stock** 

*Listing.* Depositary shares representing fractional interests in a share of Series 2 Preferred Stock are listed on the NYSE under the symbol "BML PrH". See "Description of Depositary Shares" below.

*Preferential Rights*. The Series 2 Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Common Stock and equally with the Series B Preferred Stock, Series E Preferred Stock, Series F Preferred Stock, Series G Preferred Stock, Series L Preferred Stock, Series DD Preferred Stock, Series FF Preferred Stock, Series GG Preferred Stock, Series HH Preferred Stock, Series KK Preferred Stock, Series LL Preferred Stock, Series NN Preferred Stock, Series PP Preferred Stock, Series QQ Preferred Stock, Series RR Preferred Stock, Series SS Preferred Stock, Series TT Preferred Stock, Series OO Preferred Stock, Series UU Preferred Stock, Series 1 Preferred Stock, Series 4 Preferred Stock, and Series 5 Preferred Stock as to dividends and distributions on the Company's liquidation, dissolution, or winding up. Shares of the Series 2 Preferred Stock are not convertible into or exchangeable for any shares of Common Stock or any other class of the Company's capital stock. Holders of the Series 2 Preferred Stock do not have any preemptive rights, and the Series 2 Preferred Stock is not subject to the operation of any sinking fund. The Company may issue stock with preferences equal to the Series 2 Preferred Stock without the consent of the holders of the Series 2 Preferred Stock.

*Dividends*. Holders of the Series 2 Preferred Stock are entitled to receive non-cumulative cash dividends, when, as, and if declared by the Board or a duly authorized committee of the Board out of funds legally available for payment, on the liquidation preference of $30,000 per share at an annual floating rate per share equal to the greater of (a) Adjusted Three-Month Term SOFR, plus a spread of 0.65% and (b) 3.00%, payable quarterly in arrears, if declared, on each February 28, May 28, August 28 and November 28, to record holders as of the date fixed by the Board or a duly authorized Board committee that is a date not more than 30 nor less than 10 days preceding the applicable payment date. The amount of dividends payable shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year and the actual number of days elapsed in the dividend period. If any dividend payment date is not a New York business day and a London business day (each as defined in the certificate of designations for the Series 2 Preferred Stock), then that dividend payment will be made on the next succeeding day that is both a New York business day and a London business day (unless that day falls in the next calendar month, in which each such case payment will occur on the immediately preceding day that is both a New York business day and a London business day).

As long as shares of Series 2 Preferred Stock remain outstanding, generally the Company cannot declare or pay cash dividends or distributions on or redeem, purchase or acquire any shares of Common Stock or other capital stock ranking junior to the Series 2 Preferred Stock unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series 2 Preferred Stock have been declared, paid or set aside for payment for the immediately preceding dividend period. The Company cannot declare or pay dividends or distributions on or redeem, purchase or acquire capital stock ranking equally with the Series 2 Preferred Stock for any period unless for such dividend period

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full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series 2 Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been declared, paid or set aside for payment. When dividends are not paid in full upon the shares of the Series 2 Preferred Stock and any capital stock ranking equally with the Series 2 Preferred Stock, all dividends declared upon shares of the Series 2 Preferred Stock and all shares of capital stock ranking equally with the Series 2 Preferred Stock shall be declared pro rata so that the amount of dividends declared per share on the Series 2 Preferred Stock and all such other stock of the Company shall in all cases bear to each other the same ratio that accrued dividends per share on the shares of the Series 2 Preferred Stock and all such other stock bear to each other.

*Voting Rights*. Holders of Series 2 Preferred Stock do not have voting rights, except as provided herein and as specifically required by law. Holders of Series 2 Preferred Stock shall be entitled to vote on all matters submitted to a vote of the holders of Common Stock, voting together with the holders of Common Stock as one class, and each share of Series 2 Preferred Stock shall be entitled to 150 votes. If any quarterly dividend payable on the Series 2 Preferred Stock is in arrears for six or more quarterly dividend periods, whether or not for consecutive dividend periods, the holders of the Series 2 Preferred Stock will be entitled to vote as a class, together with the holders of all series of preferred stock ranking equally with the Series 2 Preferred Stock as to the payment of dividends and upon which voting rights equivalent to those granted to the holders of Series 2 Preferred Stock have been conferred and are exercisable, for the election of two Preferred Stock Directors; each share of Series 2 Preferred Stock shall be entitled to three votes for the election of such Preferred Stock Directors. When the Company has paid full dividends on the Series 2 Preferred Stock for at least four quarterly dividend periods following a dividend arrearage described above, these voting rights will terminate.

As long as the Series 2 Preferred Stock remains outstanding, the affirmative vote or consent of the holders of at least two-thirds of the shares of Series 2 Preferred Stock, outstanding at the time (voting as a class with all other series of preferred stock ranking equally with the Series 2 Preferred Stock), shall be necessary to permit, effect, or validate (i) the authorization, creation, or issuance, or any increase in the authorized or issued amount, of any class or series of stock ranking prior to the Series 2 Preferred Stock or (ii) the amendment, alteration, or repeal, whether by merger, consolidation, or otherwise, of any of the provisions of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation or of the resolutions set forth in a certificate of designations for the Series 2 Preferred Stock, which would adversely affect any right, preference, or privilege or voting power of the Series 2 Preferred Stock, or of the holders thereof.

*Distributions*. In the event of the Company's voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, holders of Series 2 Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive out of assets legally available for distribution to stockholders, before any distribution or payment out of its assets may be made to or set aside for the holders of its capital stock ranking junior to the Series 2 Preferred Stock, a liquidating distribution in the amount of the liquidation preference of $30,000 per share, plus any declared and unpaid dividends, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends, to the date of liquidation.

*Redemption*. The Company may redeem the Series 2 Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at its option, at the redemption price equal to $30,000 per share, plus any declared and unpaid dividends, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. Holders of the Series 2 Preferred Stock do not have any optional redemption rights.

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**Series 4 Preferred Stock** 

*Listing.* Depositary shares representing fractional interests in a share of Series 4 Preferred Stock are listed on the NYSE under the symbol "BML PrJ". See "Description of Depositary Shares" below.

*Preferential Rights*. The Series 4 Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Common Stock and equally with the Series B Preferred Stock, Series E Preferred Stock, Series F Preferred Stock, Series G Preferred Stock, Series L Preferred Stock, Series DD Preferred Stock, Series FF Preferred Stock, Series GG Preferred Stock, Series HH Preferred Stock, Series KK Preferred Stock, Series LL Preferred Stock, Series NN Preferred Stock, Series PP Preferred Stock, Series QQ Preferred Stock, Series RR Preferred Stock, Series SS Preferred Stock, Series TT Preferred Stock, Series OO Preferred Stock, Series UU Preferred Stock, Series 1 Preferred Stock, Series 2 Preferred Stock, and Series 5 Preferred Stock as to dividends and distributions on Bank of America's liquidation, dissolution, or winding up. Shares of the Series 4 Preferred Stock are not convertible into or exchangeable for any shares of Common Stock or any other class of the Company's capital stock. Holders of the Series 4 Preferred Stock do not have any preemptive rights, and the Series 4 Preferred Stock is not subject to the operation of any sinking fund. The Company may issue stock with preferences equal to the Series 4 Preferred Stock without the consent of the holders of the Series 4 Preferred Stock.

*Dividends*. Holders of the Series 4 Preferred Stock are entitled to receive non-cumulative cash dividends, when, as, and if declared by the Board or a duly authorized committee the Board out of funds legally available for payment, on the liquidation preference of $30,000 per share at an annual floating rate per share equal to the greater of (a) Adjusted Three-Month Term SOFR, plus a spread of 0.75% and (b) 4.00%, payable quarterly in arrears, if declared, on each February 28, May 28, August 28 and November 28, to record holders as of the date fixed by the Board or a duly authorized Board committee that is a date not more than 30 nor less than 10 days preceding the applicable payment date. The amount of dividends payable shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year and the actual number of days elapsed in the dividend period. If any dividend payment date is not a New York business day and a London business day (each as defined in the certificate of designations for the Series 4 Preferred Stock), then that dividend payment will be made on the next succeeding day that is both a New York business day and a London business day (unless that day falls in the next calendar month, in which each such case payment will occur on the immediately preceding day that is both a New York business day and a London business day).

As long as shares of Series 4 Preferred Stock remain outstanding, generally the Company cannot declare or pay cash dividends or distributions on or redeem, purchase or acquire any shares of Common Stock or other capital stock ranking junior to the Series 4 Preferred Stock unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series 4 Preferred Stock have been declared, paid or set aside for payment for the immediately preceding dividend period. The Company cannot declare or pay dividends or distributions on or redeem, purchase or acquire capital stock ranking equally with the Series 4 Preferred Stock for any period unless for such dividend period full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series 4 Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been declared, paid or set aside for payment. When dividends are not paid in full upon the shares of the Series 4 Preferred Stock and any capital stock ranking equally with the Series 4 Preferred Stock, all dividends declared upon shares of the Series 4 Preferred Stock and all shares of capital stock ranking equally with the Series 4 Preferred Stock

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shall be declared pro rata so that the amount of dividends declared per share on the Series 4 Preferred Stock and all such other of the Company's stock shall in all cases bear to each other the same ratio that accrued dividends per share on the shares of the Series 4 Preferred Stock and all such other stock bear to each other.

*Voting Rights*. Holders of Series 4 Preferred Stock do not have voting rights, except as provided herein and as specifically required by law. Holders of Series 4 Preferred Stock shall be entitled to vote on all matters submitted to a vote of the holders of Common Stock, voting together with the holders of Common Stock as one class, and each share of Series 4 Preferred Stock shall be entitled to 150 votes. If any quarterly dividend payable on the Series 4 Preferred Stock is in arrears for six or more quarterly dividend periods, whether or not for consecutive dividend periods, the holders of the Series 4 Preferred Stock will be entitled to vote as a class, together with the holders of all series of preferred stock ranking equally with the Series 4 Preferred Stock as to the payment of dividends and upon which voting rights equivalent to those granted to the holders of Series 4 Preferred Stock have been conferred and are exercisable, for the election of two Preferred Stock Directors; each share of Series 4 Preferred Stock shall be entitled to three votes for the election of such Preferred Stock Directors. When the Company has paid full dividends on the Series 4 Preferred Stock for at least four quarterly dividend periods following a dividend arrearage described above, these voting rights will terminate.

As long as the Series 4 Preferred Stock remains outstanding, the affirmative vote or consent of the holders of at least two-thirds of the shares of Series 4 Preferred Stock, outstanding at the time (voting as a class with all other series of preferred stock ranking equally with the Series 4 Preferred Stock), shall be necessary to permit, effect, or validate (i) the authorization, creation, or issuance, or any increase in the authorized or issued amount, of any class or series of stock ranking prior to the Series 4 Preferred Stock or (ii) the amendment, alteration, or repeal, whether by merger, consolidation, or otherwise, of any of the provisions of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation or of the resolutions set forth in a certificate of designations for the Series 4 Preferred Stock, which would adversely affect any right, preference, or privilege or voting power of the Series 4 Preferred Stock, or of the holders thereof.

*Distributions*. In the event of the Company's voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, holders of Series 4 Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive out of assets legally available for distribution to stockholders, before any distribution or payment out of its assets may be made to or set aside for the holders of its capital stock ranking junior to the Series 4 Preferred Stock, a liquidating distribution in the amount of the liquidation preference of $30,000 per share, plus any declared and unpaid dividends, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends, to the date of liquidation.

*Redemption*. The Company may redeem the Series 4 Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at its option, at the redemption price equal to $30,000 per share, plus any declared and unpaid dividends, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. Holders of the Series 4 Preferred Stock do not have any optional redemption rights.

**Series 5 Preferred Stock** 

*Listing.* Depositary shares representing fractional interests in a share of Series 5 Preferred Stock are listed on the NYSE under the symbol "BML PrL". See "Description of Depositary Shares" below.

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*Preferential Rights*. The Series 5 Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Common Stock and equally with the Series B Preferred Stock, Series E Preferred Stock, Series F Preferred Stock, Series G Preferred Stock, Series L Preferred Stock, Series DD Preferred Stock, Series FF Preferred Stock, Series GG Preferred Stock, Series HH Preferred Stock, Series KK Preferred Stock, Series LL Preferred Stock, Series NN Preferred Stock, Series PP Preferred Stock, Series QQ Preferred Stock, Series RR Preferred Stock, Series SS Preferred Stock, Series TT Preferred Stock, Series OO Preferred Stock, Series UU Preferred Stock, Series 1 Preferred Stock, Series 2 Preferred Stock, and Series 4 Preferred Stock as to dividends and distributions on the Company's liquidation, dissolution, or winding up. Shares of the Series 5 Preferred Stock are not convertible into or exchangeable for any shares of Common Stock or any other class of the Company's capital stock. Holders of the Series 5 Preferred Stock do not have any preemptive rights, and the Series 5 Preferred Stock is not subject to the operation of any sinking fund. The Company may issue stock with preferences equal to the Series 5 Preferred Stock without the consent of the holders of the Series 5 Preferred Stock.

*Dividends*. Holders of the Series 5 Preferred Stock are entitled to receive non-cumulative cash dividends, when, as, and if declared by the Board or a duly authorized committee the Board out of funds legally available for payment, on the liquidation preference of $30,000 per share at an annual floating rate per share equal to the greater of (a) Adjusted Three-Month Term SOFR, plus a spread of 0.50% and (b) 4.00%, payable quarterly in arrears, if declared, on each February 21, May 21, August 21 and November 21, to record holders as of the date fixed by the Board or a duly authorized Board committee that is a date not more than 30 nor less than 10 days preceding the applicable payment date. The amount of dividends payable shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year and the actual number of days elapsed in the dividend period. If any dividend payment date is not a New York business day and a London business day (each as defined in the certificate of designations for the Series 5 Preferred Stock), then that dividend payment will be made on the next succeeding day that is both a New York business day and a London business day (unless that day falls in the next calendar month, in which each such case payment will occur on the immediately preceding day that is both a New York business day and a London business day).

As long as shares of Series 5 Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the Company cannot declare or pay cash dividends or distributions on or redeem, purchase or acquire any shares of Common Stock or other capital stock ranking junior to the Series 5 Preferred Stock unless full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series 5 Preferred Stock have been declared, paid or set aside for payment for the immediately preceding dividend period. The Company cannot declare or pay dividends or distributions on or redeem, purchase or acquire capital stock ranking equally with the Series 5 Preferred Stock for any period unless for such dividend period full dividends on all outstanding shares of Series 5 Preferred Stock for the immediately preceding dividend period have been declared, paid or set aside for payment. When dividends are not paid in full upon the shares of the Series 5 Preferred Stock and any capital stock ranking equally with the Series 5 Preferred Stock, all dividends declared upon shares of the Series 5 Preferred Stock and all shares of capital stock ranking equally with the Series 5 Preferred Stock shall be declared pro rata so that the amount of dividends declared per share on the Series 5 Preferred Stock, and all such other of the Company's stock shall in all cases bear to each other the same ratio that accrued dividends per share on the shares of the Series 5 Preferred Stock and all such other stock bear to each other.

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*Voting Rights*. Holders of Series 5 Preferred Stock do not have voting rights, except as provided herein and as specifically required by law. Holders of Series 5 Preferred Stock shall be entitled to vote on all matters submitted to a vote of the holders of Common Stock, voting together with the holders of Common Stock as one class, and each share of Series 5 Preferred Stock shall be entitled to 150 votes. If any quarterly dividend payable on the Series 5 Preferred Stock is in arrears for six or more quarterly dividend periods, whether or not for consecutive dividend periods, the holders of the Series 5 Preferred Stock will be entitled to vote as a class, together with the holders of all series of preferred stock ranking equally with the Series 5 Preferred Stock as to the payment of dividends and upon which voting rights equivalent to those granted to the holders of Series 5 Preferred Stock have been conferred and are exercisable, for the election of two Preferred Stock Directors; each share of Series 5 Preferred Stock shall be entitled to three votes for the election of such Preferred Stock Directors. When the Company has paid full dividends on the Series 5 Preferred Stock for at least four quarterly dividend periods following a dividend arrearage described above, these voting rights will terminate.

As long as the Series 5 Preferred Stock remains outstanding, the affirmative vote or consent of the holders of at least two-thirds of the shares of Series 5 Preferred Stock, outstanding at the time (voting as a class with all other series of preferred stock ranking equally with the Series 5 Preferred Stock), shall be necessary to permit, effect, or validate (i) the authorization, creation, or issuance, or any increase in the authorized or issued amount, of any class or series of stock ranking prior to the Series 5 Preferred Stock or (ii) the amendment, alteration, or repeal, whether by merger, consolidation, or otherwise, of any of the provisions of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation or of the resolutions set forth in a certificate of designations for the Series 5 Preferred Stock, which would adversely affect any right, preference, or privilege or voting power of the Series 5 Preferred Stock, or of the holders thereof.

*Distributions*. In the event of the Company's voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, holders of Series 5 Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive out of assets legally available for distribution to stockholders, before any distribution or payment out of its assets may be made to or set aside for the holders of the Company's capital stock ranking junior to the Series 5 Preferred Stock, a liquidating distribution in the amount of the liquidation preference of $30,000 per share, plus any declared and unpaid dividends, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends, to the date of liquidation.

*Redemption*. The Company may redeem the Series 5 Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at its option, at the redemption price equal to $30,000 per share, plus any declared and unpaid dividends, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. Holders of the Series 5 Preferred Stock do not have any optional redemption rights.

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**DESCRIPTION OF DEPOSITARY SHARES**

Each outstanding share of the Series E Preferred Stock, Series GG Preferred Stock, Series HH Preferred Stock, Series KK Preferred Stock, Series LL Preferred Stock, Series NN Preferred Stock, Series PP Preferred Stock, Series QQ Preferred Stock, Series SS Preferred Stock, Series 1 Preferred Stock, Series 2 Preferred Stock, Series 4 Preferred Stock and Series 5 Preferred Stock is represented by depositary shares that are registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act and listed on the NYSE. In addition, each of the Series DD Preferred Stock, Series FF Preferred Stock, Series RR Preferred Stock, Series TT Preferred Stock, Series OO Preferred Stock and Series UU Preferred Stock is represented by depositary shares that are not listed. This section describes the certain provisions of all of Company's depositary shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025.

**General**

The Company has deposited the shares of preferred stock of each series of preferred stock represented by depositary shares under respective deposit agreements: (a) in the case of all such series of preferred stock *other than* the Series 1 Preferred Stock, the Series 2 Preferred Stock, the Series 4 Preferred Stock and the Series 5 Preferred Stock (such series of preferred stock collectively referred to as "**Legacy Bank of America Preferred Stock**"), between the Company and each of Computershare Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (collectively acting as depository) and the holders from time to time of the depositary receipts issued thereunder and evidencing such depositary shares; and (b) in the case of the Series 1 Preferred Stock, Series 2 Preferred Stock, Series 4 Preferred Stock and Series 5 Preferred Stock (referred to collectively as the "**Legacy ML Preferred Stock**"), between the Company (as successor by merger to Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.) and The Bank of New York Mellon (as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. or The Bank of New York, N.A., as applicable), acting as depository, and the holders from time to time of the depositary receipts issued thereunder and evidencing such depositary shares, as amended pursuant to the assignment, assumption and amendment agreement among the Company, Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon. The respective deposit agreements are included as exhibits to the Company's Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("**SEC**") on November 6, 2006 (Series E Preferred Stock), March 10, 2016 (Series DD Preferred Stock), March 15, 2018 (Series FF Preferred Stock), January 25, 2022 (Series RR Preferred Stock), April 22, 2022 (Series TT Preferred Stock), April 29, 2025 (Series OO Preferred Stock), and July 24, 2025 (Series UU Preferred Stock) or its Registration Statements on Form 8-A filed with the SEC on January 2, 2009 (Legacy ML Preferred Stock), May 16, 2018 (Series GG Preferred Stock), July 24, 2018 (Series HH Preferred Stock), June 25, 2019 (Series KK Preferred Stock), September 17, 2019 (Series LL Preferred Stock), October 29, 2020 (Series NN Preferred Stock), January 28, 2021 (Series PP Preferred Stock), October 26, 2021 (Series QQ Preferred Stock), and January 31, 2022 (Series SS Preferred Stock).

With respect to each series of Legacy Bank of America Preferred Stock represented by depositary shares listed on the NYSE (the "**Listed Legacy Bank of America Depositary Shares**"), each depositary share represents a 1/1,000<sup>th</sup> interest in a share of the related series of preferred stock. With respect to each series of Legacy Bank of America Preferred Stock represented by depositary shares that are not listed (the "**Unlisted Legacy Bank of America Depositary Shares**"), each depositary share represents a 1/25<sup>th</sup> interest in a share of the related series of preferred stock. With respect to each series of Legacy ML Preferred Stock, each

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depositary share represents a 1/1,200<sup>th</sup> interest in a share of the related series of preferred stock. Subject to the terms of the respective deposit agreements, each holder of a depositary share is entitled, in proportion to the fractional interest of a share of the series of preferred stock represented by the depositary share, to all the rights and preferences of the series of preferred stock being represented, including dividend, voting, redemption, conversion, and liquidation rights.

**Withdrawal of Preferred Stock**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unless the depositary shares have been called for redemption, generally a holder of depositary shares may surrender his or her depositary receipts at the principal office of the depository, pay any charges, and comply with any other terms as provided in the related deposit agreement, and in exchange be entitled to delivery of the number of whole shares of preferred stock underlying the depositary shares. However, generally holders of whole shares of the relevant series of preferred stock are not entitled to deposit those shares under the applicable deposit agreement or to receive depositary receipts for those shares after the withdrawal. If the depositary shares surrendered by the holder in connection with the withdrawal exceed the number of depositary shares that represent the number of whole shares of preferred stock to be withdrawn, the depository will deliver to the holder at the same time a new depositary receipt evidencing the excess number of depositary shares.

**Dividends and Other Distributions**

Each dividend on a Listed Legacy Bank of America Depositary Share will be in an amount equal to 1/1,000<sup>th</sup> of the dividend declared on a share of the relevant underlying series of preferred stock. Each dividend on an Unlisted Legacy Bank of America Depositary Share will be in an amount equal to 1/25<sup>th</sup> of the dividend declared on a share of the relevant underlying series of preferred stock. Each dividend on a Legacy ML Depositary Share will be in an amount equal to 1/1,200<sup>th</sup> of the dividend declared on a share of the relevant underlying series of preferred stock. In each case, the depository will distribute all cash dividends or other cash distributions received in respect of the relevant underlying series of preferred stock to the record holders of depositary shares relating to that preferred stock in proportion to the number of depositary shares owned by those holders. If there is a distribution other than in cash, the depository will distribute property received by it to the record holders of the depositary shares who are entitled to that property, in proportion to the number of depositary shares held by each holder. However, if the depository determines that it is not feasible to make this distribution of property, the depository, with the Company's approval, may sell that property and distribute the net proceeds to the holders of the depositary shares.

Generally, in the case of each series of Legacy Bank of America Preferred Stock, if the calculation of a dividend or other cash distribution results in an amount that is a fraction of a cent and that fraction is equal to or greater than $0.005, the depository will round that amount up to the next highest whole cent and will request that the Company pay the resulting additional amount to the depository for the relevant dividend or other cash distribution. If the fractional amount is less than $0.005, the depository will disregard that fractional amount.

In the case of each series of Legacy ML Preferred Stock, the depository will not distribute any fraction of a cent and will instead retain any balance not so distributed, which shall be held by the depository and treated as part of the next sum received by the depository for distribution the holders.

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Record dates for the payment of dividends and other matters relating to depositary shares will be the same as the corresponding record dates for the related series of preferred stock.

The amount paid as dividends or otherwise distributable by the depository with respect to depositary shares or the relevant underlying series of preferred stock will be reduced by any amounts required to be withheld by the Company or the depository on account of taxes or other governmental charges. The depository may refuse to make any payment or distribution, or to effect any transfer, exchange, or withdrawal of any depositary shares or the shares of the related series of preferred stock, until such taxes or other governmental charges are paid.

**Redemption of Depositary Shares**

If a series of preferred stock that relates to depositary shares is redeemed, the related depositary shares will be redeemed with the proceeds received by the depository from the redemption, in whole or in part, of that underlying series of preferred stock. Generally, the depository will mail notice of redemption at least 30 (5 in the case of each of the Series RR Preferred Stock, Series TT Preferred Stock, Series OO Preferred Stock and Series UU Preferred Stock, and 15 in the case of each of the Series 4 Preferred Stock and Series 5 Preferred Stock) and not more than 60 calendar days before the redemption date to the record holders of the depositary shares to be redeemed at their addresses appearing in the depository's books (unless the depositary shares are held through DTC in which case, for certain series, the notice will be in accordance with DTC's procedures). With respect to (i) the Listed Legacy Bank of America Depositary Shares, the redemption price per depositary share will be equal to 1/1,000<sup>th</sup> of the redemption price per share payable with respect to the relevant underlying series of preferred stock, (ii) the Unlisted Legacy Bank of America Depositary Shares, the redemption price per depositary share will be equal to 1/25<sup>th</sup> of the redemption price per share payable with respect to the relevant underlying series of preferred stock, and (iii) the Legacy ML Depositary Shares, the redemption price per depositary share will be equal to 1/1,200<sup>th</sup> of the redemption price per share payable with respect to the relevant underlying series of preferred stock.

Whenever the Company redeems shares of a series of preferred stock held by the depositary under a deposit agreement, the depositary will redeem as of the same redemption date the number of related depositary shares representing the shares of preferred stock that are redeemed. If less than all of the depositary shares are redeemed, the depositary shares to be redeemed generally will be selected by lot or pro rata.

After the date fixed for redemption, the depositary shares called for redemption will no longer be deemed to be outstanding. At that time, all rights of the holder of the depositary shares will cease, except the right to receive any money or other property they become entitled to receive upon surrender to the depository of the depositary receipts.

**Voting the Deposited Preferred Stock**

Holders of depositary receipts are entitled to a fraction of a vote per depositary share (1/1,000<sup>th</sup> in the case of the Listed Legacy Bank of America Depositary Shares, 1/25<sup>th</sup> in the case of the Unlisted Legacy Bank of America Depositary Shares, and 1/1,200<sup>th</sup> in the case of the Legacy ML Depositary Shares) under those limited circumstances in which holders of the relevant underlying series of preferred stock are entitled to a vote. When the depository receives notice of any meeting at which holders of a series of preferred stock held by the depository are entitled to vote, the depository will mail the information contained in the notice to the record

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holders of the related depositary shares. Each record holder of depositary shares on the record date, which will be the same date as the record date for the related series of preferred stock, will be entitled to instruct the depository as to the exercise of the voting rights pertaining to the amount of preferred stock underlying the holder's depositary shares. The depository will endeavor, insofar as practicable, to vote the amount of preferred stock underlying the depositary shares in accordance with these instructions. The Company will agree to take all action that may be deemed necessary by the depository to enable the depository to do so. The depository will not vote any shares of preferred stock except to the extent it receives specific instructions from the holders of depositary shares representing that number of shares of the related preferred stock (provided that with respect to the Series E Preferred Stock, the depository will vote the stock represented by such depositary shares proportionately with votes cast pursuant to instructions received from the other holders). With respect to each of the Series OO Preferred Stock and the Series UU Preferred Stock, to the extent the depositary receives voting instructions with respect to a fractional interest in a share of the underlying preferred stock, the depositary will aggregate that fractional interest with all other fractional interests in that underlying preferred stock with respect to which the depositary has received the same voting instructions and shall vote the number of whole votes resulting from this aggregation in accordance with the instructions received.

**Amendment and Termination of a Deposit Agreement**

The form of depositary receipt evidencing depositary shares and any provision of the related deposit agreement may be amended by agreement between the Company and the depository. However, any amendment that materially and adversely alters the rights of the existing holders of depositary shares will not be effective unless the amendment has been approved by the record holders of at least a majority (or, with respect to the Legacy ML Depositary Shares, in the case of amendments relating to or affecting rights to receive dividends or distributions, or voting or redemption rights, two-thirds) of the depositary shares then outstanding. Either the Company or the depository may terminate a deposit agreement (or, in the case of each of the Series OO Preferred Stock and the Series UU Preferred Stock, the deposit agreement will terminate automatically) if all of the outstanding depositary shares have been redeemed or if there has been a final distribution in respect of the related preferred stock in connection with the Company's liquidation, dissolution, or winding up or, with respect to the Legacy ML Depositary Shares, upon the consent of holders of depositary receipts representing not less than two-thirds of the depositary shares then outstanding. In addition, with respect to each of the Series OO Preferred Stock and the Series UU Preferred Stock, the applicable deposit agreement may be terminated by the Company upon at least 30 days' written notice to the depositary if the holders of receipts evidencing a majority of the related shares of preferred stock then outstanding consent to such termination, in which case the depositary will deliver to the holders, upon surrender of the receipts, the number of whole or fractional shares of the underlying preferred stock represented by such receipts.

**Charges of Depository**

The Company will pay all transfer and other taxes, assessments and governmental charges arising solely from the existence of a depository arrangement. The Company will pay the fees of the depository in connection with the initial deposit of the underlying series of preferred stock and any redemption of such preferred stock. Holders of depositary receipts will pay transfer and other taxes, assessments and governmental charges and any other charges as are

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expressly provided in the related deposit agreement to be for their accounts. The depository may refuse to make any payment or distribution on, or effect any transfer of a depositary receipt or any withdrawals of preferred stock evidenced by, a depositary receipt until all taxes, assessments, and governmental charges with respect to the depositary receipt or preferred stock are paid by their holders.

**Miscellaneous**

The depository will forward to the record holders of depositary shares all of the Company's reports and communications that are delivered to the depository and which the Company is required to furnish to the holders of its preferred stock or depositary shares.

Neither the Company nor the depository will be liable if the Company is prevented or delayed by law or any circumstance beyond its control in performing its obligations under a deposit agreement. All of the Company's obligations as well as the depository's obligations under each deposit agreement are limited to performance of its respective duties set forth in the deposit agreement and neither the Company nor the depository will be obligated to prosecute or defend any legal proceeding relating to any depositary shares or preferred stock unless provided with satisfactory indemnity. The Company, and the depository, may rely on written advice of counsel or accountants, or information provided by persons presenting preferred stock for deposit, holders of depositary shares, or other persons believed to be competent and on documents believed to be genuine.

**Resignation and Removal of Depository**

The depository may resign at any time by delivering to the Company notice of its election to do so, and the Company may remove the depository at any time. Any resignation or removal will take effect only upon the appointment of a successor depository and the successor depository's acceptance of the appointment. Any successor depository must be a U.S. bank or trust company.

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**DESCRIPTION OF FLOATING RATE PREFERRED HYBRID INCOME TERM SECURITIES OF BAC CAPITAL TRUST XIII (AND THE GUARANTEE OF THE REGISTRANT RELATED THERETO)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This section describes the Floating Rate Preferred Hybrid Income Term Securities of BAC Capital Trust XIII (the "**Trust XIII HITS**") and the Company's guarantee related thereto. The Trust XIII HITS are listed on the NYSE under the symbol "BAC/PF".

**General**

The Trust XIII HITS are a class of preferred beneficial interests in BAC Capital Trust XIII, a Delaware statutory trust ("**Trust XIII**"), and are issued pursuant to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of BAC Capital Trust XIII (the "**Trust XIII Declaration of Trust**") dated as of February 16, 2007 among the Company, as sponsor, The Bank of New York Mellon (formerly known as The Bank of New York), as property trustee, BNY Mellon Trust of Delaware (formerly known as The Bank of New York (Delaware)), as Delaware trustee, the regular trustees named therein and the holders of the trust securities. The terms of the Trust XIII HITS include those stated in the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust, any amendments thereto, and those made a part of the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust by the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (the "**Trust Indenture Act**") and the Delaware Statutory Trust Act. The Trust XIII Declaration of Trust is included as an exhibit to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 16, 2007. As of December 31, 2025, 140,922 Trust XIII HITS (having an aggregate liquidation amount of approximately $140.9 million) were outstanding.

The common securities of Trust XIII ("**Trust XIII Common Securities**") are held directly or indirectly by the Company. The Trust XIII Common Securities rank on a parity, and payments upon redemption, liquidation or otherwise will be made on a proportionate basis, with the Trust XIII HITS, except as set forth below in "—Ranking of Trust XIII Common Securities". The Trust XIII Declaration of Trust does not permit Trust XIII to issue any securities other than the Trust XIII Common Securities and the Trust XIII HITS or to incur any indebtedness.

The assets of Trust XIII consist of shares of the Company's Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series F (the "**Series F Preferred Stock**"), which Trust XIII owns for the benefit of the holders of its Trust XIII HITS and Trust XIII Common Securities (together, the "**Trust XIII securities**"). Each Trust XIII HITS has a liquidation amount of $1,000 and represents a beneficial interest in Trust XIII that corresponds to 1/100<sup>th</sup> of a share of Series F Preferred Stock. Because Trust XIII is a pass-through vehicle, Trust XIII will distribute to holders of the Trust XIII securities the dividends that it receives on the Series F Preferred Stock. For a description of the terms of the Series F Preferred Stock, see "Description of Preferred Stock – Series F Preferred Stock" above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trust XIII's business and affairs are conducted by its trustees, each appointed by the Company as sponsor of Trust XIII.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Trust XIII HITS are issued in registered book-entry only form and are held in the name of The Depository Trust Company ("**DTC**") or its nominee. **Distributions**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trust XIII must make distributions on the Trust XIII HITS on relevant distribution dates to the extent that it has funds available therefor. The distribution dates for the Trust XIII HITS are March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15 of each year. A distribution period is

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each period beginning on a distribution date and continuing to, but not including, the next succeeding distribution date. When a distribution date is not a business day (as defined in the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust), Trust XIII will make the distribution on the next business day without interest. Distributions are calculated on the basis of a 360-day year and the number of days actually elapsed in a distribution period.

Holders of Trust XIII HITS will be entitled to receive distributions corresponding to dividends on the Series F Preferred Stock. These non-cumulative cash dividends will be payable in arrears if, as and when declared by the Board (or a committee of the Board) on the quarterly dividend payment dates, which are each March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15 (or if such day is not a business day, the next business day). For additional information about dividends on the Series F Preferred Stock, see "Description of Preferred Stock – Series F Preferred Stock" above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trust XIII will make distributions on the Trust XIII HITS only to the extent it has received dividends on the Series F Preferred Stock.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions on the Trust XIII HITS will be payable to the holders as they appear in the security register of Trust XIII on the relevant record dates. The record date will be the last day of the month immediately preceding the month in which the relevant distribution date falls.

**Mandatory Redemption of Trust XIII HITS upon Redemption of Series F Preferred Stock**

The Trust XIII HITS have no stated maturity but must be redeemed on the date the Company redeems the Series F Preferred Stock, and the property trustee or paying agent will apply the proceeds from such repayment or redemption to redeem a like amount, as defined below, of the Trust XIII HITS. The Series F Preferred Stock is perpetual but the Company generally may redeem it at any time. The redemption price per Trust XIII HITS will equal the liquidation amount per Trust XIII HITS plus accumulated and unpaid distributions to, but excluding, the redemption date.

If less than all of the shares of Series F Preferred Stock held by Trust XIII are to be redeemed on a redemption date, then the proceeds from such redemption will be allocated pro rata to the redemption of the Trust XIII HITS and the Trust XIII Common Securities, except as set forth below under "— Ranking of Trust XIII Common Securities."

The term "*like amount*" as used above means Trust XIII HITS having a liquidation amount equal to that portion of the liquidation amount of the Series F Preferred Stock to be contemporaneously redeemed, the proceeds of which will be used to pay the redemption price of such Trust XIII HITS.

*Redemption Procedures.* Notice of any redemption will be mailed at least 15 days but not more than 60 days before the redemption date to the registered address of each holder of Trust XIII HITS to be redeemed.

If (1) Trust XIII gives an irrevocable notice of redemption of Trust XIII HITS for cash and (2) the Company has paid to the property trustee a sufficient amount of cash in connection with the related redemption of the Series F Preferred Stock, then on the redemption date, the property trustee will irrevocably deposit with DTC funds sufficient to pay the redemption price for the Trust XIII HITS being redeemed. Trust XIII will also give DTC irrevocable instructions and authority to pay the redemption amount in immediately available funds to the beneficial owners of the Trust XIII HITS. Distributions to be paid on or before the redemption date for any

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Trust XIII HITS called for redemption will be payable to the holders as of the record dates for the related dates of distribution. If the Trust XIII HITS called for redemption are no longer in book-entry form, the property trustee, to the extent funds are available, will irrevocably deposit with the paying agent for the Trust XIII HITS funds sufficient to pay the applicable redemption price and will give such paying agent irrevocable instructions and authority to pay the redemption price to the holders thereof upon surrender of their certificates evidencing the Trust XIII HITS.

If notice of redemption shall have been given and funds deposited as required, then upon the date of such deposit:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;all rights of the holders of such Trust XIII HITS called for redemption will cease, except the right of the holders of such Trust XIII HITS to receive the redemption price and any distribution payable in respect of the Trust XIII HITS on or prior to the redemption date, but without interest on such redemption price; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the Trust XIII HITS called for redemption will cease to be outstanding.

If any redemption date is not a business day, then the redemption amount will be payable on the next business day (and without any interest or other payment in respect of any such delay). However, if payment on the next business day causes payment of the redemption amount to be in the next calendar month, then payment will be on the preceding business day.

If payment of the redemption amount for any shares of Series F Preferred Stock called for redemption is improperly withheld or refused and accordingly the redemption amount of the Trust XIII HITS is not paid either by Trust XIII or by the Company under the Trust XIII Guarantee (as defined below), then dividends on the Series F Preferred Stock will continue to accrue and distributions on such Trust XIII HITS called for redemption will continue to accumulate at the applicable rate then borne by such Trust XIII HITS from the original redemption date scheduled to the actual date of payment. In this case, the actual payment date will be considered the redemption date for purposes of calculating the redemption amount.

If less than all of the outstanding shares of Series F Preferred Stock are to be redeemed on a redemption date, then the aggregate liquidation amount of Trust XIII HITS and Trust XIII Common Securities to be redeemed shall be allocated *pro rata* to the Trust XIII HITS and Trust XIII Common Securities based upon the relative liquidation amounts of such classes, except as set forth below under "— Ranking of Trust XIII Common Securities." The property trustee will select the particular Trust XIII HITS to be redeemed on a *pro rata* basis not more than 60 days before the redemption date from the outstanding Trust XIII HITS not previously called for redemption by any method the property trustee deems fair and appropriate, or, if the Trust XIII HITS are in book-entry only form, in accordance with the procedures of DTC. The property trustee shall promptly notify the transfer agent in writing of the Trust XIII HITS selected for redemption and, in the case of any Trust XIII HITS selected for redemption in part, the liquidation amount to be redeemed.

For all purposes of the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust, unless the context otherwise requires, all provisions relating to the redemption of Trust XIII HITS shall relate, in the case of any Trust XIII HITS redeemed or to be redeemed only in part, to the portion of the aggregate liquidation amount of Trust XIII HITS that has been or is to be redeemed. If less than all of the

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Trust XIII HITS are redeemed, the Trust XIII HITS held through the facilities of DTC will be redeemed *pro rata* in accordance with DTC's internal procedures.

The holders of the Trust XIII HITS do not have any optional redemption rights.

**Company Guarantee of Trust XIII HITS**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company has irrevocably guaranteed (the "**Trust XIII Guarantee**"), on a junior subordinated basis, the payment in full of any accumulated and unpaid distributions required to the paid on the Trust XIII HITS and the redemption price for any Trust XIII HITS called for redemption, in each case to the extent Trust XIII has funds available to make the payment, as well as upon a voluntary or involuntary dissolution, winding-up or liquidation of Trust XIII (other than in connection with a distribution of corresponding assets to the holders of the Trust XIII HITS), the lesser of (i) the aggregate of the liquidation amount and all accumulated and unpaid distributions on the Trust XIII HITS to the date of payment to the extent Trust XIII has funds available to make the payment, and (ii) the amount of assets of Trust XIII remaining available for distribution to holders of Trust XIII HITS upon liquidation of Trust XIII. The Trust XIII Guarantee is a guarantee of payment and not of collection.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Trust XIII Guarantee may be amended only with the prior approval of the holders of not less than a majority in aggregate liquidation amount of the outstanding Trust XIII HITS. No vote will be required, however, for any changes that do not adversely affect the rights of the holders of the Trust XIII HITS in any material respect.

The Company's obligations under the Trust XIII Guarantee are unsecured, are subordinated to and junior in right of payment to all of the Company's secured and senior and subordinated indebtedness, and rank on a parity with all other similar guarantees issued by the Company.

The Trust XIII HITS and the Trust XIII Guarantee do not limit the Company's ability or the ability of its subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness, including indebtedness that ranks senior to or equally with the Trust XIII Guarantee.

The Trust XIII Guarantee, when taken together with the Company's obligations under the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust, including the obligations to pay costs, expenses, debts and liabilities of Trust XIII, other than liabilities with respect to the Trust XIII securities, has the effect of providing a full and unconditional guarantee on an unsecured and junior subordinated basis of amounts due on the Trust XIII HITS.

The HITS Guarantee Agreement dated as of February 16, 2007 between the Company, as guarantor, and The Bank of New York Mellon (formerly known as The Bank of New York), as guarantee trustee, related to the Trust XIII HITS, is included as an exhibit to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 16, 2007.

**Liquidation Distribution upon Dissolution**

The Company can at any time dissolve and liquidate Trust XIII. Pursuant to the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust, Trust XIII shall dissolve on the first to occur of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;upon the Company's bankruptcy, dissolution or liquidation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;upon the filing of a certificate of dissolution or its equivalent with respect to the Company;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;upon the consent of the holders of at least a majority in aggregate liquidation amount of Trust XIII securities voting together as a single class to dissolve Trust XIII;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;upon the revocation of the Company's charter and the expiration of 90 days after the date of revocation without a reinstatement thereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;at the Company's election at any time pursuant to which Trust XIII has been dissolved in accordance with the terms of the Trust XIII securities and upon the distribution of the assets of Trust XIII corresponding to its securities to the holders of Trust XIII securities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;upon the entry of a decree of judicial dissolution of the holder of the Trust XIII Common Securities, the Company or Trust XIII; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;upon the redemption of all of the Trust XIII HITS.

Except as set forth in the next paragraph, if an early dissolution occurs as a result of certain events of the Company's bankruptcy, dissolution or liquidation, or if an early dissolution occurs as a result of the entry of an order for the dissolution of Trust XIII by a court of competent jurisdiction, the property trustee and the regular trustees will liquidate Trust XIII as expeditiously as they determine possible by distributing, after satisfaction of liabilities to creditors of Trust XIII as provided by applicable law, to each holder of Trust XIII HITS a like amount of corresponding assets as of the date of such distribution. Trust XIII shall give notice of liquidation to each holder of Trust XIII HITS at least 15 days and not more than 60 days before the date of liquidation.

If, whether because of an order for dissolution entered by a court of competent jurisdiction or otherwise, the property trustee determines that distribution of the corresponding assets in the manner provided above is not practical, or if the early dissolution occurs as a result of the redemption of all the Trust XIII HITS, the property trustee and the regular trustees shall liquidate the property of Trust XIII and wind up its affairs in such manner as they determine. In that case, upon the winding-up of Trust XIII, except with respect to an early dissolution that occurs as a result of the redemption of all the Trust XIII HITS, the holders of the Trust XIII securities will be entitled to receive out of the assets of Trust XIII available for distribution to holders and after satisfaction of liabilities to creditors of Trust XIII as provided by applicable law, an amount equal to the liquidation amount per Trust XIII security plus accumulated and unpaid distributions to the date of payment. If, upon any such winding-up, Trust XIII has insufficient assets available to pay in full such aggregate liquidation distribution, then the amounts payable directly by Trust XIII on the Trust XIII securities shall be paid on a pro rata basis, except as set forth below under "— Ranking of Trust XIII Common Securities."

The term "*like amount*" as used above means, with respect to a distribution of Series F Preferred Stock to holders of Trust XIII securities in connection with a dissolution or liquidation of Trust XIII therefor, Series F Preferred Stock having a liquidation preference equal to the liquidation amount of the Trust XIII securities of the holder to whom such Series F Preferred Stock would be distributed.

**Distribution of Trust Assets**

Upon liquidation of Trust XIII other than as a result of an early dissolution upon the redemption of all the Trust XIII HITS and after satisfaction of the liabilities of creditors of Trust XIII as provided by applicable law, the assets of Trust XIII will be distributed to the holders of the Trust XIII securities in exchange therefor.

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After the liquidation date fixed for any distribution of assets of Trust XIII:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the Trust XIII HITS will no longer be deemed to be outstanding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;if the assets to be distributed are shares of Series F Preferred Stock, DTC or its nominee, as the record holder of the Trust XIII HITS, will receive a registered global certificate or certificates representing the shares of Series F Preferred Stock to be delivered upon such distribution;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;any certificates representing the Trust XIII HITS not held by DTC or its nominee or surrendered to the exchange agent will be deemed to represent shares of Series F Preferred Stock having a liquidation preference equal to the Trust XIII HITS until such certificates are so surrendered for transfer and reissuance; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;all rights of the holders of the Trust XIII HITS will cease, except the right to receive Series F Preferred Stock upon such surrender.

As each Trust XIII HITS corresponds to 1/100th of a share of Series F Preferred Stock, holders of Trust XIII HITS may receive fractional shares of Series F Preferred Stock or depositary shares representing the Series F Preferred Stock upon this distribution. Since holders of the Series F Preferred Stock are not entitled to vote for the election of directors in the event the Company does not pay full dividends for six quarterly dividend periods, the Series F Preferred Stock (or depositary shares representing the Series F Preferred Stock) would not qualify for listing on the NYSE under its current rules.

**Ranking of Trust XIII Common Securities**

If on any distribution date Trust XIII does not have funds available from payments of dividends on the Series F Preferred Stock to make full distributions on the Trust XIII HITS and the Trust XIII Common Securities, then, if the deficiency in funds results from the Company's failure to pay a full dividend on shares of Series F Preferred Stock on a dividend payment date, then the available funds from dividends on the Series F Preferred Stock will be applied first to make distributions then due on the Trust XIII HITS on a pro rata basis on such distribution date up to the amount of such distributions corresponding to dividends on the Series F Preferred Stock (or, if less, the amount of the corresponding distributions that would have been made on the Trust XIII HITS had the Company paid a full dividend on the Series F Preferred Stock) before any such amount is applied to make a distribution on Trust XIII Common Securities on such distribution date.

If, on any date where Trust XIII HITS and Trust XIII Common Securities must be redeemed because the Company is redeeming Series F Preferred Stock, Trust XIII does not have funds available from the Company's redemption of shares of Series F Preferred Stock to pay the full redemption price then due on all of the outstanding Trust XIII HITS and Trust XIII Common Securities to be redeemed, then (1) the available funds shall be applied first to pay the redemption price on the Trust XIII HITS to be redeemed on such redemption date and (2) Trust XIII Common Securities shall be redeemed only to the extent funds are available for such purpose after the payment of the full redemption price on the Trust XIII HITS to be redeemed.

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If an early dissolution event occurs in respect of Trust XIII, no liquidation distributions will be made on the Trust XIII Common Securities until full liquidation distributions have been made on the Trust XIII HITS.

In the case of any event of default under the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust resulting from the Company's failure to comply in any material respect with any of its obligations as issuer of the Series F Preferred Stock, including obligations set forth in the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation, of or arising under applicable law, the Company, as holder of the Trust XIII Common Securities, will be deemed to have waived any right to act with respect to any such event of default under the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust until the effect of all such events of default with respect to the Trust XIII HITS have been cured, waived or otherwise eliminated. Until all events of default under the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust have been so cured, waived or otherwise eliminated, the property trustee shall act solely on behalf of the holders of the Trust XIII HITS and not on the Company's behalf, and only the holders of the Trust XIII HITS will have the right to direct the property trustee to act on their behalf.

**Events of Default; Notice**

Any one of the following events constitutes an event of default under the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust (a "**Trust XIII Event of Default**") regardless of the reason for such event of default and whether it shall be voluntary or involuntary or be effected by operation of law or pursuant to any judgment, decree or order of any court or any order, rule or regulation of any administrative or governmental body:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the Company's failure to comply in any material respect with its obligations as issuer of the Series F Preferred Stock, under the Restated Certificate of Incorporation, or arising under applicable law;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the default by Trust XIII in the payment of any distribution on any trust security of Trust XIII when such becomes due and payable, and continuation of such default for a period of 30 days;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the default by Trust XIII in the payment of any redemption price of any trust security of Trust XIII when such becomes due and payable;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the failure to perform or the breach, in any material respect, of any other covenant or warranty of the trustees in the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust and the continuation of such default or breach for 90 days after the Company and the trustees have received written notice of the failure to perform or breach in the manner specified in such Trust XIII Declaration of Trust; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the occurrence of certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency with respect to the property trustee and the Company's failure to appoint a successor property trustee within 90 days.

Within 30 days after any Trust XIII Event of Default actually known to the property trustee occurs, the property trustee will transmit notice of such Trust XIII Event of Default to the holders of the affected class of Trust XIII securities and to the regular trustees, unless such Trust XIII Event of Default shall have been cured or waived. The Company, as sponsor, and the regular trustees are required to file annually with the property trustee a certificate as to whether or not the Company or the regular are in compliance with all the conditions and covenants applicable to the Company and to them under the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust.

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**Removal of Trustees**

The property trustee and/or the Delaware trustee may be removed at any time by the holder of the Trust XIII Common Securities. The property trustee and the Delaware trustee may be removed by the holders of a majority in liquidation amount of the outstanding Trust XIII HITS for cause. In no event will the holders of the Trust XIII HITS have the right to vote to appoint, remove or replace the regular trustees, which voting rights are vested exclusively in the Company, as the holder of the Trust XIII Common Securities. No resignation or removal of a trustee and no appointment of a successor trustee shall be effective until the acceptance of appointment by the successor trustee in accordance with the provisions of the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust.

**Co-Trustees and Separate Property Trustee**

At any time or from time to time, for the purpose of meeting the legal requirements of the Trust Indenture Act or of any jurisdiction in which any part of Trust XIII property may at the time be located, the Company, as the holder of the Trust XIII Common Securities, and the regular trustees shall have the power to appoint one or more persons either to act as a co-trustee, jointly with the property trustee, of all or any part of such trust property, or to act as separate trustee of any such property, in either case with such powers as may be provided in the instrument of appointment, and to vest in such person or persons in such capacity any property, title, right or power deemed necessary or desirable, subject to the provisions of such Trust XIII Declaration of Trust.

**Mergers, Consolidations, Amalgamations or Replacements of Trust XIII**

Trust XIII may not consolidate, amalgamate, or merge with or into, or be replaced by, or convey, transfer, or lease its properties and assets substantially as an entirety, to the Company or any other person, except as described below. Trust XIII may, with the consent of the regular trustees but without the consent of the holders of the applicable Trust XIII securities, the property trustee, or the Delaware trustee, consolidate, amalgamate, or merge with or into, or be replaced by, a trust organized under the laws of any state if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the successor entity, if not Trust XIII, either:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;expressly assumes all of the obligations of Trust XIII with respect to the Trust XIII securities, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;substitutes for the Trust XIII securities other securities having substantially the same terms as the Trust XIII securities, so long as the successor securities rank the same as the Trust XIII securities in priority with respect to distributions and payments upon liquidation, redemption, and otherwise;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the Trust XIII HITS or any successor securities are listed, or any successor securities will be listed upon notification of issuance, on any national or international securities exchange or with another organization, if any, on which the Trust XIII HITS are then listed or quoted;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the merger, consolidation, amalgamation, or replacement does not cause the Trust XIII HITS, including any successor securities, to be downgraded by any nationally recognized statistical rating organization;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the merger, consolidation, amalgamation, or replacement does not adversely affect the rights, preferences, and privileges of the holders of Trust XIII securities, including any successor securities, in any material respect, other than in connection with any dilution of the holders' interest in the new entity;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the successor entity has a purpose identical to that of Trust XIII;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;prior to the merger, consolidation, amalgamation, or replacement, the Company has received an opinion of counsel to Trust XIII to the effect that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the merger, consolidation, amalgamation, or replacement does not adversely affect the rights, preferences, and privileges of the holders of Trust XIII securities, including any successor securities, in any material respect, other than in connection with any dilution of the holders' interest in the new entity;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;following the merger, consolidation, amalgamation, or replacement, neither Trust XIII nor the successor entity will be required to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "**Investment Company Act**"); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;following the merger, consolidation, amalgamation, or replacement, Trust XIII or the successor entity will continue to be classified as a grantor trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the Company guarantees the obligations of the successor entity under the successor securities at least to the extent provided by the guarantees of the Trust XIII securities.

Trust XIII may not, except with the consent of holders of 100% in liquidation amount of its Trust XIII securities, consolidate, amalgamate, merge with or into, or be replaced by any other entity or permit any other entity to consolidate, amalgamate, merge with or into, or replace it if that consolidation, merger, amalgamation, or replacement would cause Trust XIII or the successor entity to be classified as other than a grantor trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

**Voting Rights; Amendment of the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust**

Except as provided herein and under "—Company Guarantee of Trust XIII HITS" above and as otherwise required by law and the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust, the holders of the Trust XIII HITS will have no voting rights or control over the administration, operation or management of Trust XIII or the obligations of the parties to the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust, including in respect of Series F Preferred Stock beneficially owned by Trust XIII. Under the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust, however, the property trustee will be required to obtain their consent before exercising some of its rights in respect of these securities.

*Trust XIII Declaration of Trust*. The Company and the regular trustees may amend the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust without the consent of the holders of the Trust XIII HITS, the property trustee or the Delaware trustee, unless in the case of the first two bullets below such amendment will materially and adversely affect the interests of any holder of Trust XIII HITS or the property trustee or the Delaware trustee, to:

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;cure any ambiguity, correct or supplement any provisions in the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust that may be inconsistent with any other provision, or to make any other provisions with respect to matters or questions arising under such Trust XIII Declaration of Trust, which may not be inconsistent with the other provisions of the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;modify, eliminate or add to any provisions of the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust to such extent as shall be necessary to ensure that Trust XIII will be classified for U.S. federal income tax purposes as one or more grantor trusts and/or agency arrangements and not as an association or a publicly traded partnership taxable as a corporation at all times that any Trust XIII securities are outstanding, to ensure that Trust XIII will not be required to register as an "investment company" under the Investment Company Act or to ensure the treatment of Trust XIII HITS as Tier 1 regulatory capital under prevailing Federal Reserve rules and regulations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;provide that certificates for Trust XIII HITS may be executed by a regular trustee by facsimile signature instead of manual signature, in which case such amendment(s) shall also provide for the appointment by the Company of an authentication agent and certain related provisions;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;require that holders that are not U.S. persons for U.S. federal income tax purposes irrevocably appoint a U.S. person to exercise any voting rights to ensure that Trust XIII will not be treated as a foreign trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;conform the terms of the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust to the description of the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust, the Trust XIII HITS and the Trust XIII Common Securities in the prospectus supplement relating to the initial offering of the Trust XIII HITS, in the manner provided in the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust.

Any such amendment shall become effective when notice thereof is given to the property trustee, the Delaware Trustee and the holders of the Trust XIII HITS.

The Company and the regular trustees may generally amend the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust with:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the consent of holders representing not less than a majority, based upon liquidation amounts, of each outstanding class of Trust XIII HITS affected by the amendments; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;receipt by the trustees of Trust XIII of an opinion of counsel to the effect that such amendment or the exercise of any power granted to the trustees of Trust XIII or the regular trustees in accordance with such amendment will not affect Trust XIII's status as one or more grantor trusts and/or agency arrangements for U.S. federal income tax purposes or affect Trust XIII's exemption from status as an "investment company" under the Investment Company Act.

However, without the consent of each affected holder of Trust securities, the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust may not be amended to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;change the amount or timing, or otherwise adversely affect the amount, of any distribution required to be made in respect of Trust XIII securities as of a specified date; or

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;restrict the right of a holder of Trust XIII securities to institute a suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after such date.

*Series F Preferred Stock*. So long as the Series F Preferred Stock is held by the property trustee on behalf of Trust XIII, the trustees of Trust XIII will not waive any default in respect of the Series F Preferred Stock without obtaining the prior approval of the holders of at least a majority in liquidation amount of the Trust XIII HITS then outstanding. The trustees of Trust XIII also shall not consent to any amendment to Trust XIII's or the Company's governing documents that would change the dates on which dividends are payable or the amount of such dividends, without the prior written consent of each holder of Trust XIII HITS. In addition to obtaining the foregoing approvals from holders, the trustees of Trust XIII shall obtain, at the Company's expense, an opinion of counsel to the effect that such action shall not cause Trust XIII to be taxable as a corporation or classified as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

*General*. Any required approval of holders of Trust XIII HITS may be given at a meeting of holders of such class of Trust XIII HITS convened for such purpose or pursuant to written consent. The property trustee will cause a notice of any meeting at which holders of Trust XIII HITS are entitled to vote, or of any matter upon which action by written consent of such holders is to be taken, to be given to each record holder of such Trust XIII HITS in the manner set forth in the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust.

No vote or consent of the holders of Trust XIII HITS will be required for Trust XIII to redeem and cancel the Trust XIII HITS in accordance with the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust.

Notwithstanding that holders of the Trust XIII HITS are entitled to vote or consent under any of the circumstances described above, any of the Trust XIII HITS that are owned by the Company or its affiliates or the trustees or any of their affiliates shall, for purposes of such vote or consent, be treated as if they were not outstanding.

**Payment and Paying Agent**

Payments on the Trust XIII HITS shall be made to DTC by the paying agent, which shall credit the relevant accounts on the applicable distribution dates. If any Trust XIII HITS are not held by DTC, the paying agent shall make such payments by check mailed to the address of the holder as such address shall appear on the register.

The "paying agent" is The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (formerly known as The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A.) and any co-paying agent chosen by the property trustee and acceptable to the Company and to the regular trustees. The paying agent shall be permitted to resign as paying agent upon 30 days written notice to the regular trustees and to the property trustee. In the event that The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. shall no longer be the paying agent, the property trustee will appoint a successor to act as paying agent, which will be a bank or trust company acceptable to the regular trustees and to the Company.

**Registrar and Transfer Agent**

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. acts as registrar and transfer agent for the Trust XIII HITS.

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Registration of transfers of Trust XIII HITS will be effected without charge by or on behalf of Trust XIII but after payment of any tax or other governmental charges that may be imposed in connection with any transfer or exchange. Neither Trust XIII nor the transfer agent shall be required to register the transfer of or exchange any trust security during a period beginning at the opening of business 15 days before the day of selection for redemption of Trust XIII securities and ending at the close of business on the day of mailing of notice of redemption or to transfer or exchange any trust security so selected for redemption in whole or in part, except, in the case of any trust security to be redeemed in part, any portion thereof not to be redeemed.

Any Trust XIII HITS can be exchanged for other Trust XIII HITS so long as such other Trust XIII HITS are denominated in authorized denominations and have the same aggregate liquidation amount and same terms as the Trust XIII HITS that were surrendered for exchange. The Trust XIII HITS may be presented for registration of transfer, duly endorsed or accompanied by a satisfactory written instrument of transfer, at the office or agency maintained by the Company for that purpose in a place of payment. There will be no service charge for any registration of transfer or exchange of the Trust XIII HITS, but the Company may require holders to pay any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection with a transfer or exchange of the Trust XIII HITS. The Company may at any time rescind the designation or approve a change in the location of any office or agency, in addition to the security registrar, designated by the Company where holders can surrender the Trust XIII HITS for registration of transfer or exchange. However, Trust XIII will be required to maintain an office or agency in each place of payment for the Trust XIII HITS.

**Information Concerning the Property Trustee**

Other than during the occurrence and continuance of a Trust XIII Event of Default, the property trustee undertakes to perform only the duties that are specifically set forth in the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust. After a Trust XIII Event of Default, the property trustee must exercise the same degree of care and skill as a prudent individual would exercise or use in the conduct of his or her own affairs. Subject to this provision, the property trustee is under no obligation to exercise any of the powers vested in it by the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust at the request of any holder of Trust XIII HITS unless it is offered indemnity satisfactory to it by such holder against the costs, expenses and liabilities that might be incurred. However, the holders of the Trust XIII HITS will not be required to offer any indemnity if those holders, by exercising their voting rights, direct the property trustee to take any action following an event of default under the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust. If no Trust XIII Event of Default has occurred and is continuing and the property trustee is required to decide between alternative courses of action, construe ambiguous provisions in the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust or is unsure of the application of any provision of the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust, and the matter is not one upon which holders of Trust XIII HITS are entitled under the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust to vote, then the property trustee will take any action that the Company directs. If the Company does not provide direction, the property trustee may take any action that it deems advisable and in the interests of the holders of the Trust XIII securities and will have no liability except for its own bad faith, negligence or willful misconduct.

The Company and certain of its affiliates have from time to time maintained deposit accounts and conducted other banking transactions with the property trustee and its affiliated entities in the ordinary course of business. The Company expects to continue those business

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transactions. The property trustee or its affiliates also serve as trustee for a number of series of the Company's outstanding indebtedness under other indentures.

**Trust Expenses**

Pursuant to the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust, the Company, as sponsor, agrees to pay:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;all debts and other obligations of Trust XIII (other than with respect to the Trust XIII HITS);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;all costs and expenses of Trust XIII, including costs and expenses relating to the organization of Trust XIII, the fees and expenses of the trustees and the cost and expenses relating to the operation of Trust XIII; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;any and all taxes and costs and expenses with respect thereto, other than U.S. withholding taxes, to which Trust XIII might become subject.

**Miscellaneous**

The regular trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of and to operate Trust XIII in such a way that it will not be required to register as an "investment company" under the Investment Company Act or characterized as other than one or more grantor trusts and/or agency arrangements for U.S. federal income tax purposes. In this regard, the Company, as sponsor of Trust XIII, and the regular trustees are authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the certificate of trust of Trust XIII or the Trust XIII Declaration of Trust, that the Company and the regular trustees determine to be necessary or desirable to achieve such end, as long as such action does not materially and adversely affect the interests of the holders of the Trust XIII HITS.

Holders of the Trust XIII HITS have no preemptive or similar rights. The Trust XIII HITS are not convertible into or exchangeable for the Company's Common Stock or any series of the Company's preferred stock (including Series F Preferred Stock).

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**DESCRIPTION OF 5.63% FIXED TO FLOATING RATE PREFERRED HYBRID INCOME TERM SECURITIES OF BAC CAPITAL TRUST XIV (AND THE GUARANTEE OF THE REGISTRANT RELATED THERETO)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This section describes the 5.63% Fixed to Floating Rate Preferred Hybrid Income Term Securities of BAC Capital Trust XIV (the "**Trust XIV HITS**") and the Company's guarantee related thereto. The Trust XIV HITS are listed on the NYSE under the symbol "BAC/PG".

**General**

The Trust XIV HITS are a class of preferred beneficial interests in BAC Capital Trust XIV, a Delaware statutory trust ("**Trust XIV**"), and are issued pursuant to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of BAC Capital Trust XIV (the "**Trust XIV Declaration of Trust**") dated as of February 16, 2007 among the Company, as sponsor, The Bank of New York Mellon (formerly known as The Bank of New York), as property trustee, BNY Mellon Trust of Delaware (formerly known as The Bank of New York (Delaware)), as Delaware Trustee, the regular trustees named therein and the holders of the trust securities. The terms of the Trust XIV HITS include those stated in the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust, any amendments thereto, and those made a part of the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust by the Trust Indenture Act and the Delaware Statutory Trust Act. The Trust XIV Declaration of Trust is included as an exhibit to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 16, 2007. As of December 31, 2025, 492,537 Trust XIV HITS (having an aggregate liquidation amount of approximately $492.5 million) were outstanding.

The common securities of Trust XIV ("**Trust XIV Common Securities**") are held directly or indirectly by the Company. The Trust XIV Common Securities rank on a parity, and payments upon redemption, liquidation or otherwise will be made on a proportionate basis, with the Trust XIV HITS, except as set forth below in "—Ranking of Trust XIV Common Securities". The Trust XIV Declaration of Trust does not permit Trust XIV to issue any securities other than the Trust XIV Common Securities and the Trust XIV HITS or to incur any indebtedness.

The assets of Trust XIV consist of shares of the Company's Adjustable Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series G (the "**Series G Preferred Stock**"), which Trust XIV owns for the benefit of the holders of its Trust XIV HITS and Trust XIV Common Securities (together, the "**Trust XIV securities**"). Each Trust XIV HITS has a liquidation amount of $1,000 and represents a beneficial interest in Trust XIV that corresponds to 1/100<sup>th</sup> of a share of Series G Preferred Stock. Because Trust XIV is a pass-through vehicle, Trust XIV will distribute to holders of Trust XIV securities the dividends that it receives on the Series G Preferred Stock. For a description of the terms of the Series G Preferred Stock, see "Description of Preferred Stock – Series G Preferred Stock" above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trust XIV's business and affairs are conducted by its trustees, each appointed by the Company as sponsor of Trust XIV.

The Trust XIV HITS are issued in registered book-entry only form and are held in the name of DTC or its nominee.

**Distributions**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trust XIV must make distributions on the Trust XIV HITS on relevant distribution dates to the extent that it has funds available therefor. The distribution dates for the Trust XIV HITS

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are March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15 of each year. A distribution period is each period beginning on a distribution date and continuing to, but not including, the next succeeding distribution date. When a distribution date is not a business day (as defined in the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust), Trust XIV will make the distribution on the next business day without interest. Distributions are calculated on the basis of a 360-day year and the number of days actually elapsed in a distribution period.

Holders of Trust XIV HITS will be entitled to receive distributions corresponding to dividends on the Series G Preferred Stock. These non-cumulative cash dividends will be payable in arrears if, as and when declared by the Board (or a committee of the Board) on the quarterly dividend payment dates, which each March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15 (or if such day is not a business day, the next business day). For additional information about dividends on the Series G Preferred Stock, see "Description of Preferred Stock – Series G Preferred Stock" above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trust XIV will make distributions on the Trust XIV HITS only to the extent it has received dividends on the Series G Preferred Stock.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions on the Trust XIV HITS will be payable to the holders as they appear in the security register of Trust XIV on the relevant record dates. The record date will be the last day of the month immediately preceding the month in which the relevant distribution date falls.

**Mandatory Redemption of Trust XIV HITS upon Redemption of Series G Preferred Stock**

The Trust XIV HITS have no stated maturity but must be redeemed on the date the Company redeems the Series G Preferred Stock, and the property trustee or paying agent will apply the proceeds from such repayment or redemption to redeem a like amount, as defined below, of the Trust XIV HITS. The Series G Preferred Stock is perpetual but the Company generally may redeem it at any time. The redemption price per Trust XIV HITS will equal the liquidation amount per Trust XIV HITS plus accumulated and unpaid distributions to, but excluding, the redemption date.

If less than all of the shares of Series G Preferred Stock held by Trust XIV are to be redeemed on a redemption date, then the proceeds from such redemption will be allocated pro rata to the redemption of the Trust XIV HITS and the Trust XIV Common Securities, except as set forth below under "— Ranking of Trust XIV Common Securities."

The term "*like amount*" as used above means Trust XIV HITS having a liquidation amount equal to that portion of the liquidation amount of the Series G Preferred Stock to be contemporaneously redeemed, the proceeds of which will be used to pay the redemption price of such Trust XIV HITS.

*Redemption Procedures.* Notice of any redemption will be mailed at least 15 days but not more than 60 days before the redemption date to the registered address of each holder of Trust XIV HITS to be redeemed.

If (1) Trust XIV gives an irrevocable notice of redemption of Trust XIV HITS for cash and (2) the Company has paid to the property trustee a sufficient amount of cash in connection with the related redemption of the Series G Preferred Stock, then on the redemption date, the property trustee will irrevocably deposit with DTC funds sufficient to pay the redemption price for the Trust XIV HITS being redeemed. Trust XIV will also give DTC irrevocable instructions and authority to pay the redemption amount in immediately available funds to the beneficial

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owners of the Trust XIV HITS. Distributions to be paid on or before the redemption date for any Trust XIV HITS called for redemption will be payable to the holders as of the record dates for the related dates of distribution. If the Trust XIV HITS called for redemption are no longer in book-entry form, the property trustee, to the extent funds are available, will irrevocably deposit with the paying agent for the Trust XIV HITS funds sufficient to pay the applicable redemption price and will give such paying agent irrevocable instructions and authority to pay the redemption price to the holders thereof upon surrender of their certificates evidencing the Trust XIV HITS.

If notice of redemption shall have been given and funds deposited as required, then upon the date of such deposit:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;all rights of the holders of such Trust XIV HITS called for redemption will cease, except the right of the holders of such Trust XIV HITS to receive the redemption price and any distribution payable in respect of the Trust XIV HITS on or prior to the redemption date, but without interest on such redemption price; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the Trust XIV HITS called for redemption will cease to be outstanding.

If any redemption date is not a business day, then the redemption amount will be payable on the next business day (and without any interest or other payment in respect of any such delay). However, if payment on the next business day causes payment of the redemption amount to be in the next calendar month, then payment will be on the preceding business day.

If payment of the redemption amount for any shares of Series G Preferred Stock called for redemption is improperly withheld or refused and accordingly the redemption amount of the Trust XIV HITS is not paid either by Trust XIV or by the Company under the Trust XIV Guarantee (as defined below), then dividends on the Series G Preferred Stock will continue to accrue and distributions on such Trust XIV HITS called for redemption will continue to accumulate at the applicable rate then borne by such Trust XIV HITS from the original redemption date scheduled to the actual date of payment. In this case, the actual payment date will be considered the redemption date for purposes of calculating the redemption amount.

If less than all of the outstanding shares of Series G Preferred Stock are to be redeemed on a redemption date, then the aggregate liquidation amount of Trust XIV HITS and Trust XIV Common Securities to be redeemed shall be allocated *pro rata* to the Trust XIV HITS and Trust XIV Common Securities based upon the relative liquidation amounts of such classes, except as set forth below under "— Ranking of Trust XIV Common Securities." The property trustee will select the particular Trust XIV HITS to be redeemed on a *pro rata* basis not more than 60 days before the redemption date from the outstanding Trust XIV HITS not previously called for redemption by any method the property trustee deems fair and appropriate, or, if the Trust XIV HITS are in book-entry only form, in accordance with the procedures of DTC. The property trustee shall promptly notify the Transfer Agent in writing of the Trust XIV HITS selected for redemption and, in the case of any Trust XIV HITS selected for redemption in part, the liquidation amount to be redeemed.

For all purposes of the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust, unless the context otherwise requires, all provisions relating to the redemption of Trust XIV HITS shall relate, in the case of any Trust XIV HITS redeemed or to be redeemed only in part, to the portion of the aggregate liquidation amount of Trust XIV HITS that has been or is to be redeemed. If less than all of the

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Trust XIV HITS are redeemed, the Trust XIV HITS held through the facilities of DTC will be redeemed *pro rata* in accordance with DTC's internal procedures.

The holders of the Trust XIV HITS do not have any optional redemption rights.

**Company Guarantee of Trust XIV HITS**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company has irrevocably guaranteed (the "**Trust XIV Guarantee**"), on a junior subordinated basis, the payment in full of any accumulated and unpaid distributions required to the paid on the Trust XIV HITS and the redemption price for any Trust XIV HITS called for redemption, in each case to the extent Trust XIV has funds available to make the payment, as well as upon a voluntary or involuntary dissolution, winding-up or liquidation of Trust XIV (other than in connection with a distribution of corresponding assets to the holders of the Trust XIV HITS), the lesser of (i) the aggregate of the liquidation amount and all accumulated and unpaid distributions on the Trust XIV HITS to the date of payment to the extent Trust XIV has funds available to make the payment, and (ii) the amount of assets of Trust XIV remaining available for distribution to holders of Trust XIV HITS upon liquidation of Trust XIV. The Trust XIV Guarantee is a guarantee of payment and not of collection.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Trust XIV Guarantee may be amended only with the prior approval of the holders of not less than a majority in aggregate liquidation amount of the outstanding Trust XIV HITS. No vote will be required, however, for any changes that do not adversely affect the rights of the holders of the Trust XIV HITS in any material respect.

The Company's obligations under the Trust XIV Guarantee are unsecured, are subordinated to and junior in right of payment to all of the Company's secured and senior and subordinated indebtedness, and rank on a parity with all other similar guarantees issued by the Company.

The Trust XIV HITS and the Trust XIV Guarantee do not limit the Company's ability or the ability of its subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness, including indebtedness that ranks senior to or equally with the Trust XIV Guarantee.

The Trust XIV Guarantee, when taken together with the Company's obligations under the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust, including the obligations to pay costs, expenses, debts and liabilities of Trust XIV, other than liabilities with respect to the Trust XIV securities, has the effect of providing a full and unconditional guarantee on an unsecured and junior subordinated basis of amounts due on the Trust XIV HITS.

The HITS Guarantee Agreement dated as of February 16, 2007 between the Company, as guarantor, and The Bank of New York Mellon (formerly known as The Bank of New York), as guarantee trustee, related to the Trust XIV HITS, is included as an exhibit to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 16, 2007.

**Liquidation Distribution upon Dissolution**

The Company can at any time dissolve and liquidate Trust XIV. Pursuant to the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust, Trust XIV shall dissolve on the first to occur of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;upon the Company's bankruptcy, dissolution or winding up;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;upon the filing of a certificate of dissolution or its equivalent with respect to the Company;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;upon the consent of the holders of at least a majority in aggregate liquidation amount of Trust XIV securities voting together as a single class to dissolve Trust XIV;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;upon the revocation of the Company's charter and the expiration of 90 days after the date of revocation without a reinstatement thereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;at the Company's election at any time pursuant to which Trust XIV has been dissolved in accordance with the terms of the Trust XIV securities and upon the distribution of the assets of Trust XIV corresponding to its securities to the holders of Trust XIV securities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;upon the entry of a decree of judicial dissolution of the holder of the Trust XIV Common Securities, the Company or Trust XIV; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;upon the redemption of all of the Trust XIV HITS.

Except as set forth in the next paragraph, if an early dissolution occurs as a result of certain events of the Company's bankruptcy, dissolution or liquidation, or if an early dissolution occurs as a result of the entry of an order for the dissolution of Trust XIV by a court of competent jurisdiction, the property trustee and the regular trustees will liquidate Trust XIV as expeditiously as they determine possible by distributing, after satisfaction of liabilities to creditors of Trust XIV as provided by applicable law, to each holder of Trust XIV HITS a like amount of corresponding assets as of the date of such distribution. Trust XIV shall give notice of liquidation to each holder of Trust XIV HITS at least 15 days and not more than 60 days before the date of liquidation.

If, whether because of an order for dissolution entered by a court of competent jurisdiction or otherwise, the property trustee determines that distribution of the corresponding assets in the manner provided above is not practical, or if the early dissolution occurs as a result of the redemption of all the Trust XIV HITS, the property trustee and the regular trustees shall liquidate the property of Trust XIV and wind up its affairs in such manner as they determine. In that case, upon the winding-up of Trust XIV, except with respect to an early dissolution that occurs as a result of the redemption of all the Trust XIV HITS, the holders will be entitled to receive out of the assets of Trust XIV available for distribution to holders of the Trust XIV securities and after satisfaction of liabilities to creditors of Trust XIV as provided by applicable law, an amount equal to the liquidation amount per Trust XIV security plus accumulated and unpaid distributions to the date of payment. If, upon any such winding-up, Trust XIV has insufficient assets available to pay in full such aggregate liquidation distribution, then the amounts payable directly by Trust XIV on the Trust XIV securities shall be paid on a pro rata basis, except as set forth below under "— Ranking of Trust XIV Common Securities."

The term "*like amount*" as used above means, with respect to a distribution of Series G Preferred Stock to holders of Trust XIV securities in connection with a dissolution or liquidation of Trust XIV therefor, Series G Preferred Stock having a liquidation preference equal to the liquidation amount of the Trust XIV securities of the holder to whom such Series G Preferred Stock would be distributed.

**Distribution of Trust Assets**

Upon liquidation of Trust XIV other than as a result of an early dissolution upon the redemption of all the Trust XIV HITS and after satisfaction of the liabilities of creditors of Trust XIV as provided by applicable law, the assets of Trust XIV will be distributed to the holders of the Trust XIV securities in exchange therefor.

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After the liquidation date fixed for any distribution of assets of Trust XIV:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the Trust XIV HITS will no longer be deemed to be outstanding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;if the assets to be distributed are shares of Series G Preferred Stock, DTC or its nominee, as the record holder of the Trust XIV HITS, will receive a registered global certificate or certificates representing the shares of Series G Preferred Stock to be delivered upon such distribution;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;any certificates representing the Trust XIV HITS not held by DTC or its nominee or surrendered to the exchange agent will be deemed to represent shares of Series G Preferred Stock having a liquidation preference equal to the Trust XIV HITS until such certificates are so surrendered for transfer and reissuance; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;all rights of the holders of the Trust XIV HITS will cease, except the right to receive Series G Preferred Stock upon such surrender.

As each Trust XIV HITS corresponds to 1/100th of a share of Series G Preferred Stock, holders of Trust XIV HITS may receive fractional shares of Series G Preferred Stock or depositary shares representing the Series G Preferred Stock upon this distribution. Since holders of the Series G Preferred Stock are not entitled to vote for the election of directors in the event the Company does not pay full dividends for six quarterly dividend periods, the Series G Preferred Stock (or depositary shares representing the Series G Preferred Stock) would not qualify for listing on the NYSE under its current rules.

**Ranking of Trust XIV Common Securities**

If on any distribution date Trust XIV does not have funds available from payments of dividends on the Series G Preferred Stock to make full distributions on the Trust XIV HITS and the Trust XIV Common Securities, then, if the deficiency in funds results from the Company's failure to pay a full dividend on shares of Series G Preferred Stock on a dividend payment date, then the available funds from dividends on the Series G Preferred Stock will be applied first to make distributions then due on the Trust XIV HITS on a pro rata basis on such distribution date up to the amount of such distributions corresponding to dividends on the Series G Preferred Stock (or, if less, the amount of the corresponding distributions that would have been made on the Trust XIV HITS had the Company paid a full dividend on the Series G Preferred Stock) before any such amount is applied to make a distribution on Trust XIV Common Securities on such distribution date.

If, on any date where Trust XIV HITS and Trust XIV Common Securities must be redeemed because the Company is redeeming Series G Preferred Stock, Trust XIV does not have funds available from the Company's redemption of shares of Series G Preferred Stock to pay the full redemption price then due on all of the outstanding Trust XIV HITS and Trust XIV Common Securities to be redeemed, then (1) the available funds shall be applied first to pay the redemption price on the Trust XIV HITS to be redeemed on such redemption date and (2) Trust XIV Common Securities shall be redeemed only to the extent funds are available for such purpose after the payment of the full redemption price on the Trust XIV HITS to be redeemed.

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If an early dissolution event occurs in respect of Trust XIV, no liquidation distributions will be made on the Trust XIV Common Securities until full liquidation distributions have been made on the Trust XIV HITS.

In the case of any event of default under the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust resulting from the Company's failure to comply in any material respect with any of its obligations as issuer of the Series G Preferred Stock, including obligations set forth in the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation of or arising under applicable law, the Company, as holder of the Trust XIV Common Securities, will be deemed to have waived any right to act with respect to any such event of default under the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust until the effect of all such events of default with respect to the Trust XIV HITS have been cured, waived or otherwise eliminated. Until all events of default under the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust have been so cured, waived or otherwise eliminated, the property trustee shall act solely on behalf of the holders of the Trust XIV HITS and not on the Company's behalf, and only the holders of the Trust XIV HITS will have the right to direct the property trustee to act on their behalf.

**Events of Default; Notice**

Any one of the following events constitutes an event of default under the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust (a "**Trust XIV Event of Default**") regardless of the reason for such event of default and whether it shall be voluntary or involuntary or be effected by operation of law or pursuant to any judgment, decree or order of any court or any order, rule or regulation of any administrative or governmental body:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the Company's failure to comply in any material respect with its obligations as issuer of the Series G Preferred Stock, under the Restated Certificate of Incorporation, or arising under applicable law;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the default by Trust XIV in the payment of any distribution on any trust security of Trust XIV when such becomes due and payable, and continuation of such default for a period of 30 days;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the default by Trust XIV in the payment of any redemption price of any trust security of Trust XIV when such becomes due and payable;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the failure to perform or the breach, in any material respect, of any other covenant or warranty of the trustees in the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust and the continuation of such default or breach for 90 days after the Company and the trustees have received written notice of the failure to perform or breach in the manner specified in such Trust XIV Declaration of Trust; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the occurrence of certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency with respect to the property trustee and the Company's failure to appoint a successor property trustee within 90 days.

Within 30 days after any Trust XIV Event of Default actually known to the property trustee occurs, the property trustee will transmit notice of such Trust XIV Event of Default to the holders of the affected class of Trust XIV securities and to the regular trustees, unless such Trust XIV Event of Default shall have been cured or waived. The Company, as sponsor, and the regular trustees are required to file annually with the property trustee a certificate as to whether or not the Company or the regular trustees are in compliance with all the conditions and covenants applicable to the Company and to them under the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust.

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**Removal of Trustees**

The property trustee and/or the Delaware trustee may be removed at any time by the holder of the Trust XIV Common Securities. The property trustee and the Delaware trustee may be removed by the holders of a majority in liquidation amount of the outstanding Trust XIV HITS for cause. In no event will the holders of the Trust XIV HITS have the right to vote to appoint, remove or replace the regular trustees, which voting rights are vested exclusively in the Company, as the holder of the Trust XIV Common Securities. No resignation or removal of a trustee and no appointment of a successor trustee shall be effective until the acceptance of appointment by the successor trustee in accordance with the provisions of the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust.

**Co-Trustees and Separate Property Trustee**

At any time or from time to time, for the purpose of meeting the legal requirements of the Trust Indenture Act or of any jurisdiction in which any part of Trust XIV property may at the time be located, the Company, as the holder of the Trust XIV Common Securities, and the regular trustees shall have the power to appoint one or more persons either to act as a co-trustee, jointly with the property trustee, of all or any part of such trust property, or to act as separate trustee of any such property, in either case with such powers as may be provided in the instrument of appointment, and to vest in such person or persons in such capacity any property, title, right or power deemed necessary or desirable, subject to the provisions of such Trust XIV Declaration of Trust.

**Mergers, Consolidations, Amalgamations or Replacements of Trust XIV**

Trust XIV may not consolidate, amalgamate, or merge with or into, or be replaced by, or convey, transfer, or lease its properties and assets substantially as an entirety, to the Company or any other person, except as described below. Trust XIV may, with the consent of the regular trustees but without the consent of the holders of the applicable Trust XIV securities, the property trustee, or the Delaware trustee, consolidate, amalgamate, or merge with or into, or be replaced by, a trust organized under the laws of any state if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the successor entity, if not Trust XIV, either:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;expressly assumes all of the obligations of Trust XIV with respect to the Trust XIV securities, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;substitutes for the Trust XIV securities other securities having substantially the same terms as the Trust XIV securities, so long as the successor securities rank the same as the Trust XIV securities in priority with respect to distributions and payments upon liquidation, redemption, and otherwise;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the Trust XIV HITS or any successor securities are listed, or any successor securities will be listed upon notification of issuance, on any national or international securities exchange or with another organization, if any, on which the Trust XIV HITS are then listed or quoted;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the merger, consolidation, amalgamation, or replacement does not cause the Trust XIV HITS, including any successor securities, to be downgraded by any nationally recognized statistical rating organization;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the merger, consolidation, amalgamation, or replacement does not adversely affect the rights, preferences, and privileges of the holders of Trust XIV securities, including any successor securities, in any material respect, other than in connection with any dilution of the holders' interest in the new entity;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the successor entity has a purpose identical to that of Trust XIV;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;prior to the merger, consolidation, amalgamation, or replacement, the Company has received an opinion of counsel to Trust XIV to the effect that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the merger, consolidation, amalgamation, or replacement does not adversely affect the rights, preferences, and privileges of the holders of Trust XIV securities, including any successor securities, in any material respect, other than in connection with any dilution of the holders' interest in the new entity;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;following the merger, consolidation, amalgamation, or replacement, neither Trust XIV nor the successor entity will be required to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;following the merger, consolidation, amalgamation, or replacement, Trust XIV or the successor entity will continue to be classified as a grantor trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the Company guarantees the obligations of the successor entity under the successor securities at least to the extent provided by the guarantees of the Trust XIV securities.

Trust XIV may not, except with the consent of holders of 100% in liquidation amount of its Trust XIV securities, consolidate, amalgamate, merge with or into, or be replaced by any other entity or permit any other entity to consolidate, amalgamate, merge with or into, or replace it if that consolidation, merger, amalgamation, or replacement would cause Trust XIV or the successor entity to be classified as other than a grantor trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

**Voting Rights; Amendment of the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust**

Except as provided herein and under "—Company Guarantee of Trust XIV HITS" above and as otherwise required by law and the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust, the holders of the Trust XIV HITS will have no voting rights or control over the administration, operation or management of Trust XIV or the obligations of the parties to the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust, including in respect of Series G Preferred Stock beneficially owned by Trust XIV. Under the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust, however, the property trustee will be required to obtain their consent before exercising some of its rights in respect of these securities.

*Trust XIV Declaration of Trust*. The Company and the regular trustees may amend the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust without the consent of the holders of the Trust XIV HITS, the property trustee or the Delaware trustee, unless in the case of the first two bullets below such amendment will materially and adversely affect the interests of any holder of Trust XIV HITS or the property trustee or the Delaware trustee, to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;cure any ambiguity, correct or supplement any provisions in the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust that may be inconsistent with any other provision, or to make

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any other provisions with respect to matters or questions arising under such Trust XIV Declaration of Trust, which may not be inconsistent with the other provisions of the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;modify, eliminate or add to any provisions of the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust to such extent as shall be necessary to ensure that Trust XIV will be classified for U.S. federal income tax purposes as one or more grantor trusts and/or agency arrangements and not as an association or a publicly traded partnership taxable as a corporation at all times that any Trust XIV securities are outstanding, to ensure that Trust XIV will not be required to register as an "investment company" under the Investment Company Act or to ensure the treatment of Trust XIV HITS as Tier 1 regulatory capital under prevailing Federal Reserve rules and regulations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;provide that certificates for Trust XIV HITS may be executed by a regular trustee by facsimile signature instead of manual signature, in which case such amendment(s) shall also provide for the appointment by the Company of an authentication agent and certain related provisions;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;require that holders that are not U.S. persons for U.S. federal income tax purposes irrevocably appoint a U.S. person to exercise any voting rights to ensure that Trust XIV will not be treated as a foreign trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;conform the terms of the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust to the description of the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust, the Trust XIV HITS and the Trust XIV Common Securities in the prospectus supplement relating to the initial offering of the Trust XIV HITS, in the manner provided in the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust.

Any such amendment shall become effective when notice thereof is given to the property trustee, the Delaware Trustee and the holders of the Trust XIV HITS.

The Company and the regular trustees may generally amend the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust with:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the consent of holders representing not less than a majority, based upon liquidation amounts, of each outstanding class of Trust XIV HITS affected by the amendments; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;receipt by the trustees of Trust XIV of an opinion of counsel to the effect that such amendment or the exercise of any power granted to the trustees of Trust XIV or the regular trustees in accordance with such amendment will not affect Trust XIV's status as one or more grantor trusts and/or agency arrangements for U.S. federal income tax purposes or affect Trust XIV's exemption from status as an "investment company" under the Investment Company Act.

However, without the consent of each affected holder of Trust XIV securities, the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust may not be amended to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;change the amount or timing, or otherwise adversely affect the amount, of any distribution required to be made in respect of Trust XIV securities as of a specified date; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;restrict the right of a holder of Trust XIV securities to institute a suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after such date.

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*Series G Preferred Stock*. So long as the Series G Preferred Stock is held by the property trustee on behalf of Trust XIV, the trustees of Trust XIV will not waive any default in respect of the Series G Preferred Stock without obtaining the prior approval of the holders of at least a majority in liquidation amount of the Trust XIV HITS then outstanding. The trustees of Trust XIV also shall not consent to any amendment to Trust XIV's or the Company's governing documents that would change the dates on which dividends are payable or the amount of such dividends, without the prior written consent of each holder of Trust XIV HITS. In addition to obtaining the foregoing approvals from holders, the trustees of Trust XIV shall obtain, at the Company's expense, an opinion of counsel to the effect that such action shall not cause Trust XIV to be taxable as a corporation or classified as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

*General*. Any required approval of holders of Trust XIV HITS may be given at a meeting of holders of such class of Trust XIV HITS convened for such purpose or pursuant to written consent. The property trustee will cause a notice of any meeting at which holders of Trust XIV HITS are entitled to vote, or of any matter upon which action by written consent of such holders is to be taken, to be given to each record holder of such Trust XIV HITS in the manner set forth in the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust.

No vote or consent of the holders of Trust XIV HITS will be required for Trust XIV to redeem and cancel the Trust XIV HITS in accordance with the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust.

Notwithstanding that holders of the Trust XIV HITS are entitled to vote or consent under any of the circumstances described above, any of the Trust XIV HITS that are owned by the Company or its affiliates or the trustees or any of their affiliates shall, for purposes of such vote or consent, be treated as if they were not outstanding.

**Payment and Paying Agent**

Payments on the Trust XIV HITS shall be made to DTC by the paying agent, which shall credit the relevant accounts on the applicable distribution dates. If any Trust XIV HITS are not held by DTC, the paying agent shall make such payments by check mailed to the address of the holder as such address shall appear on the register.

The "paying agent" is The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (formerly known as The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A.) and any co-paying agent chosen by the property trustee and acceptable to the Company and to the regular trustees. The paying agent shall be permitted to resign as paying agent upon 30 days written notice to the regular trustees and to the property trustee. In the event that The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. shall no longer be the paying agent, the property trustee will appoint a successor to act as paying agent, which will be a bank or trust company acceptable to the regular trustees and to the Company.

**Registrar and Transfer Agent**

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. acts registrar and transfer agent for the Trust XIV HITS.

Registration of transfers of Trust XIV HITS will be effected without charge by or on behalf of Trust XIV but after payment of any tax or other governmental charges that may be imposed in connection with any transfer or exchange. Neither Trust XIV nor the transfer agent shall be required to register the transfer of or exchange any trust security during a period

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beginning at the opening of business 15 days before the day of selection for redemption of Trust XIV securities and ending at the close of business on the day of mailing of notice of redemption or to transfer or exchange any trust security so selected for redemption in whole or in part, except, in the case of any trust security to be redeemed in part, any portion thereof not to be redeemed.

Any Trust XIV HITS can be exchanged for other Trust XIV HITS so long as such other Trust XIV HITS are denominated in authorized denominations and have the same aggregate liquidation amount and same terms as the Trust XIV HITS that were surrendered for exchange. The Trust XIV HITS may be presented for registration of transfer, duly endorsed or accompanied by a satisfactory written instrument of transfer, at the office or agency maintained by the Company for that purpose in a place of payment. There will be no service charge for any registration of transfer or exchange of the Trust XIV HITS, but the Company may require holders to pay any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection with a transfer or exchange of the Trust XIV HITS. The Company may at any time rescind the designation or approve a change in the location of any office or agency, in addition to the security registrar, designated by the Company where holders can surrender the Trust XIV HITS for registration of transfer or exchange. However, Trust XIV will be required to maintain an office or agency in each place of payment for the Trust XIV HITS.

**Information Concerning the Property Trustee**

Other than during the occurrence and continuance of a Trust Event of Default, the property trustee undertakes to perform only the duties that are specifically set forth in the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust. After a Trust XIV Event of Default, the property trustee must exercise the same degree of care and skill as a prudent individual would exercise or use in the conduct of his or her own affairs. Subject to this provision, the property trustee is under no obligation to exercise any of the powers vested in it by the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust at the request of any holder of Trust XIV HITS unless it is offered indemnity satisfactory to it by such holder against the costs, expenses and liabilities that might be incurred. However, the holders of the Trust XIV HITS will not be required to offer any indemnity if those holders, by exercising their voting rights, direct the property trustee to take any action following an event of default under the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust. If no Trust XIV Event of Default has occurred and is continuing and the property trustee is required to decide between alternative courses of action, construe ambiguous provisions in the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust or is unsure of the application of any provision of the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust, and the matter is not one upon which holders of Trust XIV HITS are entitled under the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust to vote, then the property trustee will take any action that the Company directs. If the Company does not provide direction, the property trustee may take any action that it deems advisable and in the interests of the holders of the Trust XIV securities and will have no liability except for its own bad faith, negligence or willful misconduct.

The Company and certain of its affiliates have from time to time maintained deposit accounts and conducted other banking transactions with the property trustee and its affiliated entities in the ordinary course of business. The Company expects to continue those business transactions. The property trustee or its affiliates also serve as trustee for a number of series of the Company's outstanding indebtedness under other indentures.

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**Trust Expenses**

Pursuant to the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust, the Company, as sponsor, agrees to pay:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;all debts and other obligations of Trust XIV (other than with respect to the Trust XIV HITS);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;all costs and expenses of Trust XIV, including costs and expenses relating to the organization of Trust XIV, the fees and expenses of the trustees and the cost and expenses relating to the operation of Trust XIV; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;any and all taxes and costs and expenses with respect thereto, other than U.S. withholding taxes, to which Trust XIV might become subject.

**Miscellaneous**

The regular trustees are authorized and directed to conduct the affairs of and to operate Trust XIV in such a way that it will not be required to register as an "investment company" under the Investment Company Act or characterized as other than one or more grantor trusts and/or agency arrangements for U.S. federal income tax purposes. In this regard, the Company, as sponsor of Trust XIV, and the regular trustees are authorized to take any action, not inconsistent with applicable law, the certificate of trust of Trust XIV or the Trust XIV Declaration of Trust, that the Company and the regular trustees determine to be necessary or desirable to achieve such end, as long as such action does not materially and adversely affect the interests of the holders of the Trust XIV HITS.

Holders of the Trust XIV HITS have no preemptive or similar rights. The Trust XIV HITS are not convertible into or exchangeable for the Company's Common Stock or any series of the Company's preferred stock (including the Series G Preferred Stock).

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**DESCRIPTION OF INCOME CAPITAL OBLIGATION NOTES INITIALLY DUE DECEMBER 15, 2066**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This section describes the Company's Income Capital Obligations Notes initially due December 15, 2066 (the "**ICONs**"). The ICONs are issued under the Junior Subordinated Indenture dated as of December 14, 2006 between the Company (successor by merger to Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.) and The Bank of New York Mellon (formerly known as The Bank of New York), as trustee (as supplemented, the "**ICONs Indenture**"). The ICONs Indenture is included as an exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed with the SEC on October 18, 2018.

**General**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The ICONs are unsecured junior subordinated debt securities of the Company. An aggregate principal amount of $1,050,000,000 of the ICONs was outstanding as of December 31, 2025. The ICONs are listed on the NYSE under the symbol "MER PrK". The ICONs are issued in registered book-entry only form, represented by a global security registered in the name of a depository.

Unless the ICONs are redeemed prior to maturity, the ICONs will mature on December 15, 2066 (the "**Initial Scheduled Maturity Date**"), unless the Company extends the maturity of the ICONs as described below.

**Interest Rate**

The ICONs will bear interest at 6.45% per annum through the Initial Scheduled Maturity Date or any earlier redemption date (the "**Fixed Rate Period**"). Subject to the Company's right to defer interest payments described below, during the Fixed Rate Period interest is payable quarterly in arrears, on March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15 of each year. If interest payments are deferred or otherwise not paid during the Fixed Rate Period, the interest will accrue and compound until paid at the annual rate of 6.45%. The amount of interest payable for any accrual period during this period will be compounded on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months.

If the Company elects to extend the maturity date of the ICONs as described below, the ICONs will bear interest at Adjusted Three-Month Term SOFR<sup>4</sup> plus 132.7 basis points (1.327%), reset quarterly, during the period commencing on and including December 15, 2066

to, but excluding, the date on which the ICONs mature or any earlier redemption date (the "**Floating Rate Period**"). Subject to the Company's right to defer interest payments as described below, during the Floating Rate Period interest is payable quarterly in arrears on March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15 of each year, beginning March 15, 2067. If

<sup>4</sup> As of their original issue, the terms of the ICONs provided for applicable interest rates (if any) to be determined by reference to three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR ("**Three-Month USD LIBOR**"). Three-Month USD LIBOR ceased publication following June 30, 2023. In accordance with the U.S. Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act and Regulation ZZ promulgated thereunder by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the three-month CME Term SOFR Reference Rate, as administered by CME Group Benchmark Administration, Ltd. (or any successor administrator thereof), <u>plus</u> a tenor spread adjustment of 0.26161% (such rate, including such tenor spread adjustment, "**Adjusted Three-Month Term SOFR**") replaced Three-Month USD LIBOR as the reference rate for calculations of interest payments (if any) for the ICONs.

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interest payments are deferred or otherwise not paid during the Floating Rate Period, the interest will accrue and compound until paid at the prevailing floating rate. The amount of interest payable for any accrual period during the Floating Rate Period will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year and the actual number of days elapsed during the relevant period.

During the Fixed Rate Period if an interest payment date or a redemption date of the ICONs falls on a day that is not a business day, the payment of interest and principal will be made on the next succeeding business day, and no interest on such payment will accrue for the period from and after the interest payment date or the redemption date, as applicable. During the Floating Rate Period, if any interest payment date, other than a redemption date or the maturity date of the ICONs, falls on a day that is not a business day, the interest payment date will be postponed to the next day that is a business day, except that if that business day is in the next succeeding calendar month, the interest payment date will be the immediately preceding business day. Also during the Floating Rate Period, if a redemption date or the maturity date of the ICONs falls on a day that is not a business day, the payment of interest and principal will be made on the next succeeding business day, and no interest on such payment will accrue for the period from and after the redemption date or the maturity date, as applicable.

A "**business day**" means any day other than a day on which banking institutions in The City of New York are authorized or required by law to close; provided that, during the Floating Rate Period the day is also a London banking day. "**London banking day**" means a day on which commercial banks are open for business, including dealings in U.S. dollars, in London.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"**Calculation agent**" means The Bank of New York Mellon, or its successor appointed by the Company, acting as calculation agent.

Interest payable at any interest payment date other than the maturity date will be paid to the registered holder of the ICON on the regular record date for that interest payment date. The principal and interest payable at maturity will be paid to the holder of the ICON at the time of payment by the paying agent.

**Maturity; Extension of Maturity**

The ICONs do not have a sinking fund. This means that the Company is not required to make any principal payments prior to maturity.

The ICONs will mature on December 15, 2066 unless the Company elects to extend the maturity date as described in the following paragraph.

On December 15, 2026, the Company may, at its sole option, elect to extend the maturity date of the ICONs for an additional ten years. If the Company makes this election, the ICONs will mature on December 15, 2076. The Company will provide irrevocable notice of any such election not less than 30 days, nor more than 60 days, prior to the applicable election date. The Company may make this election to extend the maturity date of the ICONs only if the following conditions are met at the time it provides irrevocable notice of any such election:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the Company's senior unsecured indebtedness is rated at least Baa1 by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's") or BBB+ by either of Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, a division of McGraw Hill, Inc. ("S&P") or Fitch Ratings ("Fitch") or, if any of Moody's, S&P and Fitch (or their respective successors) is no longer in existence, the equivalent rating by any other nationally recognized statistical rating organization within the meaning of Rule 15c3-1 under the Exchange Act;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the Company is not deferring the payment of interest on the ICONs pursuant to an Optional Deferral Period (as defined below); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the Company is not in default in respect of any of its outstanding indebtedness for money borrowed having an aggregate principal or face amount in excess of $100 million.

**Ranking of the ICONs**

The Company's payment obligations under the ICONs are unsecured and rank junior and are subordinated in right of payment and upon liquidation to all of its Senior Indebtedness.

"**Senior Indebtedness**" means, with respect to the Company, (i) the principal, premium, if any, and interest in respect of (A) indebtedness for money borrowed and (B) indebtedness evidenced by securities, notes, debentures, bonds or other similar instruments issued by the Company, including without limitation all indebtedness (whether now or hereafter outstanding) issued under the Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. subordinated indenture, dated as of December 17, 1996, (ii) all capital lease obligations of the Company, (iii) all obligations of the Company issued or assumed as the deferred purchase price of property, all conditional sale obligations of the Company and all obligations of the Company under any conditional sale or title retention agreement (but excluding trade accounts payable in the ordinary course of business), (iv) all obligations, contingent or otherwise, of the Company in respect of any letters of credit, banker's acceptances, security purchase facilities and similar credit transactions, (v) all obligations of the Company in respect of interest rate swap, cap or other agreements, interest rate future or option contracts, currency swap agreements, currency future or option contracts and other similar agreements, (vi) all obligations of the type referred to in clauses (i) through (v) of other persons for the payment of which the Company is responsible or liable as obligor, guarantor or otherwise, and (vii) all obligations of the type referred to in clauses (i) through (vi) of other persons secured by any lien on any property or asset of the Company (whether or not such obligation is assumed by the Company), except that Senior Indebtedness does not include obligations in respect of (1) any indebtedness issued under the ICONs Indenture, (2) any guarantee entered into by the Company in respect of any capital securities issued by any finance subsidiary trust similar to Merrill Lynch Capital Trust I, (3) any indebtedness or any guarantee that is by its terms subordinated to, or ranks equally with, the ICONs and the issuance of which does not at the time of issuance prevent the ICONs from qualifying for tier 1 (or its equivalent for purposes of the capital adequacy guidelines of the applicable regulatory body or governmental authority) capital treatment (irrespective of any limits on the amount of the Company's tier 1 capital) under applicable capital adequacy guidelines, regulations, policies, published interpretations, or the concurrence or approval of the SEC or any other applicable regulatory body or governmental authority, or (4) trade accounts payable. Upon any payment or distribution of assets to creditors upon the Company's liquidation, dissolution, winding up, reorganization, whether voluntary or involuntary, assignment for the benefit of creditors, marshaling of assets or any bankruptcy, insolvency, debt restructuring or similar proceedings, the holders of Senior Indebtedness will first be entitled to receive payment in full of the principal, premium, or interest due before the holders of ICONs will be entitled to receive any payment or distribution.

In the event of the acceleration of the maturity of any ICONs, the holders of all Senior Indebtedness outstanding at the time of the acceleration will first be entitled to receive payment

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in full of all amounts due on the Senior Indebtedness (including any amounts due upon acceleration) before the holders of the ICONs.

No payment, by or on the Company's behalf, of principal or interest on the ICONs shall be made if at the time of the payment, there exists:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a default in any payment on any Senior Indebtedness, or any other default under which the maturity of any Senior Indebtedness has been accelerated; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;any judicial proceeding relating to the defaults which shall be pending.

At December 31, 2025, the Senior Indebtedness to which the ICONs would rank subordinate includes (but is not limited to) approximately $368.8 billion of principal, premium, if any, and interest in respect of indebtedness for money borrowed and indebtedness evidenced by securities, notes, debentures, bonds or other similar instruments issued by the Company, on an unconsolidated basis.

Because the Company is a holding company, its right and the rights of its creditors, including the holders of the ICONs, to participate in any distribution of the assets of any subsidiary upon its liquidation or reorganization or otherwise is necessarily subject to the prior claims of creditors of the subsidiary, except to the extent that a bankruptcy court may recognize its claims as a creditor of its subsidiary. In addition, dividends, loans and advances from certain subsidiaries are restricted by net capital requirements under the Exchange Act and under rules of certain exchanges and other regulatory bodies.

The ICONs do not limit the Company's or its subsidiaries' ability to incur additional debt or liabilities, including debt or other liabilities which would rank senior in priority of payment to the ICONs.

**Redemption**

Subject to obtaining any required regulatory approval, the Company may redeem the ICONs before their maturity in whole or in part, on one or more occasions at any time, at 100% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. Notice of any redemption will be given at least 30 days but not more than 60 days before the redemption date to each holder of ICONs at its registered address. The holders of the ICONs do not have any optional redemption rights.

**Option to Defer Interest Payments**

As long as no event of default that would permit acceleration of the ICONs has occurred and is continuing, the Company can defer quarterly interest payments on the ICONs for one or more periods (each an "**Optional Deferral Period**") for up to 40 consecutive quarters, or 10 years, if no event of default that would permit acceleration of the ICONs has occurred and is continuing. A deferral of interest payments cannot extend, however, beyond the maturity date of the ICONs. During the Optional Deferral Period, interest will continue to accrue on the ICONs, compounded quarterly, and deferred interest payments will accrue additional interest at the annual interest rate then applicable to the ICONs to the extent permitted by applicable law. No interest will be due and payable on the ICONs until the end of the Optional Deferral Period except upon a redemption of the ICONs during a deferral period.

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The Company may pay at any time all or any portion of the interest accrued to that point during an Optional Deferral Period. At the end of the Optional Deferral Period or on any redemption date, the Company will be obligated to pay all accrued and unpaid interest.

Once the Company pays all accrued and unpaid deferred interest on the ICONs, the Company again can defer interest payments on the ICONs as described above, provided that a deferral period cannot extend beyond the maturity date of the ICONs. The Company may pay the accrued and unpaid interest at any time during an Optional Deferral Period.

*Certain Limitations During a Deferral Period*. During any deferral period, the Company will not and its subsidiaries will not be permitted to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;declare or pay any dividends or distributions, or redeem, purchase, acquire, or make a liquidation payment on any of the Company's capital stock;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;make any payment of principal of or interest or premium, if any, on or repay, repurchase or redeem any of the Company's debt securities that rank equally with or junior in interest to the ICONs, other than pro rata payments of accrued and unpaid amounts on the ICONs and any other of the Company's debt securities that rank equally with the ICONs; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;make any guarantee payments on any guarantee by the Company of debt securities of any of its subsidiaries if the guarantee ranks equally with or junior in interest to the guarantee issued in connection with Merrill Lynch Capital Trust I other than pro rata payments of accrued and unpaid amounts on the guarantee and any other of the Company's guarantees of debt securities of its subsidiaries that rank equally with the guarantee.

However, at any time, including during a deferral period, the Company will be permitted to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;pay dividends or distributions on its capital stock in additional shares of its capital stock;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;declare or pay a dividend in connection with the implementation of a shareholders' rights plan, or issue stock under such a plan or repurchase such rights; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;purchase Common Stock for issuance pursuant to any employee benefit plans.

*Notice*. The Company will provide to the trustee written notice of any optional deferral of interest at least ten and not more than 60 business days prior to the applicable interest payment date, and the trustee shall promptly give notice of the election to the holders of the ICONs.

**Events of Default and Rights of Acceleration**

The ICONs Indenture provides that any one or more of the following events with respect to the ICONs that has occurred and is continuing constitutes an event of default and acceleration:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;default in the payment of interest, including compounded interest, in full on any ICONs for a period of 30 days after the conclusion of a ten-year period following the commencement of any Optional Deferral Period; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;some events of bankruptcy, insolvency and reorganization involving the Company.

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If an event of default and acceleration under the ICONs Indenture of the type described in the first bullet point above has occurred and is continuing, the trustee or the holders of at least 25% in outstanding principal amount of the ICONs will have the right to declare the principal of, and accrued interest (including compounded interest) on, those securities to be due and payable immediately. If the trustee or the holders of at least 25% of the outstanding principal amount of the ICONs fail to make that declaration, then the holders of at least 25% in total liquidation amount of the capital securities then outstanding will have the right to do so. If an event of default and acceleration under the ICONs Indenture arising from events of bankruptcy, insolvency and reorganization involving the Company occurs, the principal of and accrued interest on the ICONs will automatically, and without any declaration or other action on the part of the trustee or any holder of ICONs, become immediately due and payable. In case of any default that is not an event of default and acceleration, there is no right to declare the principal amount of the junior subordinated debt securities immediately payable. The holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the ICONs then outstanding, in some circumstances, may annul the declaration of acceleration and waive past defaults.

**Modification of ICONs Indenture**

The Company and the trustee may change the indenture without the holders' consent for specified purposes, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;to fix any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency, provided that the change does not materially adversely affect the interest of any holder of ICONs; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;to qualify or maintain the qualification of the ICONs Indenture under the Trust Indenture Act.

In addition, under the ICONs Indenture, the Company and the trustee may modify the ICONs Indenture to affect the rights of the holders of the ICONs, with the consent of the holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding ICONs that are affected. However, neither the Company nor the trustee may take the following actions without the consent of each holder of the ICONs affected:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;change the maturity date of the ICONs (other than in connection with any election by the Company to extend the maturity of the ICONs in accordance with their terms), or reduce the principal amount, rate of interest, or extend the time of payment of interest;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;reduce the percentage in principal amount of the ICONs necessary to modify the ICONs Indenture;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;modify some provisions of the ICONs Indenture relating to modification or waiver, except to increase the required percentage; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;modify the provisions of the ICONs Indenture relating to the subordination of the ICONs in a manner adverse to the holders.

**Consolidation, Merger, Sale of Assets and Other Transactions**

The ICONs Indenture provides that the Company cannot consolidate with or merge into any other person or convey, transfer or lease its properties and assets substantially as an entirety

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to any person, and no person will consolidate with or merge into the Company or convey, transfer or lease its properties and assets substantially as an entirety to the Company, unless:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the Company is the continuing entity or the successor is organized under the laws of the United States or any state or the District of Columbia and expressly assumes all of the Company's obligations under the ICONs Indenture;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;immediately after the transaction, no event of default, and no event which, after notice or lapse of time or both, would become an event of default, shall have occurred and be continuing; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;certain other conditions specified in the ICONs Indenture are met.

**Collection of Indebtedness**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If the Company fails to pay the principal of or any premium on any securities, or if it is over 30 calendar days late on any interest payment or other amounts payable (other than principal, any premium, or other amounts payable at maturity or upon redemption) on the securities, the trustee can demand that the Company pay to it, for the benefit of the holders of those securities, the amount which is due and payable on those securities, including any interest incurred because of the Company's failure to make that payment. If the Company fails to pay the required amount on demand, the trustee may take appropriate action, including instituting judicial proceedings against the Company.

The holders of a majority of the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the ICONs have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the trustee with respect to the ICONs, but the trustee will be entitled to receive from the holders indemnity reasonably satisfactory to the trustee against expenses and liabilities.

The Company is required periodically to file with the trustee under the ICONs Indenture a certificate stating that the Company is not in default under any of the terms of the ICONs Indenture.

**Limitation on Suits**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The ICONs Indenture provides that no individual holder of ICONs may institute any action against the Company under the indenture, except actions for the payment of overdue principal, any premium, interest or other amounts due, unless the following actions have occurred:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the holder must have previously given written notice to the trustee of a continuing event of default;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the holders of not less than 25% in principal amount of such outstanding securities issued under the ICONs Indenture must have (1) requested the trustee to institute proceedings in respect of such event of default and (2) offered the trustee indemnity against liabilities incurred by the trustee for taking such action, which indemnity is reasonably satisfactory to the trustee;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the trustee must have failed to institute proceedings within 60 days after receipt of the request referred to above; and

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the holders of a majority in principal amount of such outstanding ICONs must not have given direction to the trustee inconsistent with the request of the holders referred to above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;However, the holder of any securities will have an absolute right to receive payment of principal of and any premium and interest or other amounts due on the securities when due and to institute suit to enforce this payment.

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**DESCRIPTION OF SENIOR MEDIUM TERM NOTES, SERIES A, STEP UP CALLABLE NOTES, DUE NOVEMBER 28, 2031 OF BOFA FINANCE LLC (AND THE GUARANTEE OF THE REGISTRANT RELATED THERETO)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This section describes the Senior Medium-Term Notes, Series A, Step Up Callable Notes, due November 28, 2031 (the "Step Up Callable Notes"), issued by BofA Finance LLC ("**BofA Finance**") and guaranteed by the Company. The Step Up Callable Notes were issued under the Indenture dated as of August 23, 2016 among BofA Finance, as issuer, the Company, as guarantor, and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (the "**BofA Finance Indenture**"). The BofA Finance Indenture is filed as an exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-213265) filed with the SEC, pursuant to which the Step Up Callable Notes were issued.

**Principal Terms of the Step Up Callable Notes**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Step Up Callable Notes are unsecured senior debt securities issued by BofA Finance, which are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company. The Step Up Callable Notes were issued originally on November 28, 2016 in the aggregate principal amount of $5,000,000, all of which is outstanding as of December 31, 2025. The Step Up Callable Notes are listed on the NYSE under the symbol "BAC/31B". The Step Up Callable Notes are issued in registered book-entry only form, represented by a global security registered in the name of a depository.

Unless the Step Up Callable Notes are redeemed prior to maturity, the Step Up Callable Notes will mature on November 28, 2031. The Step Up Callable Notes are not subject to the operation of a sinking fund.

Interest on the Step Up Callable Notes is payable semiannually in arrears, on May 28 and November 28 of each year, with the final interest date occurring on the maturity date. Each interest period (other than the first interest period, which began on the issue date) will begin on, and will include, an interest payment date, and will extend to, but will exclude, the next succeeding interest payment date (or the maturity date, as applicable). Interest on the Step Up Callable Notes is computed and paid on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. The Step Up Callable Notes will accrue interest at the following rates per annum during the indicated periods of their term:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;November 28, 2016 to, but excluding, November 28, 2021:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.00%

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;November 28, 2021 to, but excluding, November 28, 2026:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.50%

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;November 28, 2026 to, but excluding, November 28, 2028:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.00%

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;November 28, 2028 to, but excluding, November 28, 2030:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.00%

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;November 28, 2030 to, but excluding, November 28, 2031:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.00%

Interest payable at any interest payment date other than the maturity date will be paid to the registered holder of the note on the regular record date for that interest payment date. The principal and interest payable at maturity will be paid to the holder of the note at the time of payment by the paying agent.

BofA Finance has the right to redeem all, but not less than all, of the Step Up Callable Notes on November 28, 2019 and on each subsequent interest payment date (other than the maturity date). The redemption price will be 100% of the principal amount of the Step Up

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Callable Notes, plus any accrued and unpaid interest. In order to call the Step Up Callable Notes, BofA Finance will give notice at least five business days but not more than 60 calendar days before the specified early redemption date.

If any interest payment date, any early redemption date or the maturity date of the Step Up Callable Notes occurs on a day that is not a business day in New York, New York, then the payment will be postponed until the next business day in New York, New York. No additional interest will accrue on the Step Up Callable Notes as a result of such postponement, and no adjustment will be made to the length of the relevant interest period. As long as the Step Up Callable Notes are held in book-entry only form, the record dates for interest payments on the notes will be one business day in New York, New York prior to the payment date.

The trustee serves as the sole paying agent, security registrar and transfer agent for the Step Up Callable Notes through the trustee's office or agency in Jacksonville, Florida. BofA Finance may rescind the designation of paying agent, appoint a successor or an additional paying agent, or approve a change in the office through which any paying agent acts in accordance with the terms of the BofA Finance Indenture. BofA Finance also may decide to act as its own paying agent, and the paying agent may resign.

The Company and certain of its affiliates have from time to time maintained deposit accounts and conducted other banking transactions with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. and its affiliates in the ordinary course of business. The Company and its affiliates expect to continue these business transactions. The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. and its affiliates also serve as trustee for a number of series of outstanding indebtedness of the Company and its affiliates under other indentures.

**Company Guarantee**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company has fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on an unsecured basis, the due and punctual payment of the principal of (and premium, if any, on) and any interest and all other amounts payable on the Step Up Callable Notes issued by BofA Finance, when the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon redemption, repayment or acceleration, in accordance with the terms of the Step Up Callable Notes and the BofA Finance Indenture. If for any reason BofA Finance does not make any required payment on the securities when due, the Company will make such payment, on demand, at the same place and in the same manner that applies to payments made by BofA Finance under the BofA Finance Indenture. The guarantee is of payment and not of collection. The Company's obligations under its guarantee of the securities are unconditional and absolute.

**Sale or Issuance of Capital Stock of Principal Subsidiary Banks**

The BofA Finance Indenture provides that, subject to the provisions of the BofA Finance Indenture described below relating to the merger or sale of assets of the Company, the Company will not sell, assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of, or permit the issuance of, or permit a subsidiary to sell, assign, transfer or dispose of, any shares of capital stock, or any securities convertible into or options, warrants or rights to acquire capital stock, of any "principal subsidiary bank" (as described below) or of any subsidiary which owns shares of capital stock, or securities convertible into or options, warrants or rights to acquire capital stock, of any principal subsidiary bank, with the following exceptions:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;sales of directors' qualifying shares;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;sales or other dispositions for fair market value, if, after giving effect to the disposition and to conversion of any shares or securities convertible into capital stock of a principal subsidiary bank, the Company would own at least 80% of each class of the capital stock of that principal subsidiary bank;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;sales or other dispositions made in compliance with an order of a court or regulatory authority of competent jurisdiction;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;any sale by a principal subsidiary bank of additional shares of its capital stock, securities convertible into shares of its capital stock, or options, warrants or rights to subscribe for or purchase shares of its capital stock, to its stockholders at any price, so long as before that sale the Company owned, directly or indirectly, securities of the same class and immediately after the sale, the Company owned, directly or indirectly, at least as great a percentage of each class of securities of the principal subsidiary bank as it owned before the sale of additional securities; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;any issuance of shares of capital stock, or securities convertible into or options, warrants or rights to subscribe for or purchase shares of capital stock, of a principal subsidiary bank or any subsidiary which owns shares of capital stock, or securities convertible into or options, warrants or rights to acquire capital stock, of any principal subsidiary bank, to the Company or its wholly-owned subsidiary.

A "**principal subsidiary bank**" is defined in the BofA Finance Indenture as any bank or trust company subsidiary of the Company that is organized and doing business under any U.S. state or federal law, with total assets equal to more than 10% of the Company's total consolidated assets.

**Limitation on Mergers and Sales of Assets**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Under the terms of the BofA Finance Indenture, each of BofA Finance and the Company generally is permitted to merge or consolidate with another entity. Each of BofA Finance and the Company also is permitted to sell all or substantially all of its assets. These transactions are permitted if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With respect to BofA Finance:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◦&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the resulting or acquiring entity, if other than BofA Finance, is organized and existing under the laws of the United States or any state or the District of Columbia and expressly assumes all of BofA Finance's obligations under the BofA Finance Indenture and the debt securities issued under the BofA Finance Indenture; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◦&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;immediately after the transaction, BofA Finance (or any successor entity) is not in default in the performance of any covenant or condition under the BofA Finance Indenture.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With respect to the Company:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◦&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the resulting or acquiring entity, if other than the Company, is organized and existing under the laws of the United States or any state or the District of Columbia and expressly assumes the guarantee obligations under the BofA Finance Indenture; and

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◦&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;immediately after the transaction, the Company (or any successor guarantor) is not in default in the performance of any covenant or condition under the BofA Finance Indenture.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Upon any consolidation, merger, sale, or transfer of this kind, the resulting or acquiring entity will be substituted for BofA Finance or the Company, as the case may be, in the BofA Finance Indenture with the same effect as if it had been an original party to that indenture. As a result, the successor entity may exercise BofA Finance's or the Company's rights and powers under the BofA Finance Indenture, as the case may be. If BofA Finance were to merge into the Company, under the terms of the BofA Finance Indenture, the guarantee would terminate.

**Waiver of Covenants**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of all affected securities then outstanding under the BofA Finance Indenture may waive compliance with some of the covenants or conditions of the BofA Finance Indenture.

**Modification of the BofA Finance Indenture**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BofA Finance, the Company and the trustee may modify the BofA Finance Indenture and the rights of the holders of the securities with the consent of the holders of not less than a majority of the aggregate principal amount of all outstanding securities under the BofA Finance Indenture affected by the modification. However, no modification may extend the stated maturity of, reduce the principal amount or any premium of, or reduce the rate, or extend the time of payment, of interest on, any security or reduce any amount payable on redemption of any security (except in accordance with the terms of the securities) without the consent of all holders of each outstanding security affected by the modification. No modification may reduce the percentage of securities that is required to consent to modification of the BofA Finance Indenture without the consent of all holders of the securities outstanding under the BofA Finance Indenture.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition, BofA Finance, the Company and the trustee may execute supplemental indentures in some circumstances without the consent of any holder of outstanding securities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For purposes of determining the aggregate principal amount of securities outstanding at any time in connection with any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent or waiver under the BofA Finance Indenture, (1) the principal amount of any security issued with original issue discount is that amount that would be due and payable at that time upon declaration of acceleration following an event of default, and (2) the principal amount of securities denominated in a foreign currency or currency unit is the U.S. dollar equivalent of the security determined as described in the supplement relating to that security.

**Meetings and Action by Securityholders**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The trustee may call a meeting in its discretion, or upon request by BofA Finance or the holders of at least 10% in principal amount of the outstanding securities affected thereby, by giving notice. If a meeting of holders is duly held, any resolution raised or decision taken in accordance with the BofA Finance Indenture will be binding on all holders of securities affected thereby.

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**Events of Default and Rights of Acceleration**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Under the BofA Finance Indenture, an event of default for the Step Up Callable Notes includes any one of the following events:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;default in the payment of the principal or any premium when due on the Step Up Callable Notes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;default in the payment of interest or other amounts due (other than principal, premium, if any, or other amounts payable at maturity or upon redemption) on the Step Up Callable Notes, within 30 calendar days after the interest or other such amounts become due;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BofA Finance's breach of any of its other covenants in the Step Up Callable Notes or in the BofA Finance Indenture that is not cured within 90 calendar days after written notice to BofA Finance by the trustee, or to BofA Finance and the trustee by the holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of all securities then outstanding under the BofA Finance Indenture and affected by the breach; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;specified events involving BofA Finance's bankruptcy, insolvency, or liquidation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If an event of default occurs and is continuing, either the trustee or the holders of not less than 25% in aggregate principal amount of the securities outstanding under the BofA Finance Indenture and affected by such event of default (or, in the case of an event of default under the BofA Finance Indenture relating to specified events involving BofA Finance's bankruptcy, insolvency, or liquidation, the holders of 25% in principal amount of all outstanding securities) may declare the principal amount, or, if the securities are issued with original issue discount, a specified portion of the principal amount, of all affected securities (or all securities, as the case may be) to be due and payable immediately. The holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the affected securities then outstanding, in some circumstances, may annul the declaration of acceleration and waive past defaults.

**Collection of Indebtedness**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If BofA Finance fails to pay the principal of or any premium on any securities, or if it is over 30 calendar days late on any interest payment or other amounts payable (other than principal, any premium, or other amounts payable at maturity or upon redemption) on the securities, the trustee can demand that BofA Finance pay to it, for the benefit of the holders of those securities, the amount which is due and payable on those securities, including any interest incurred because of BofA Finance's failure to make that payment. If BofA Finance fails to pay the required amount on demand, the trustee may take appropriate action, including instituting judicial proceedings against BofA Finance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition, a holder of a security also may file suit to enforce BofA Finance's obligations to make payment of principal, any premium, interest, or other amounts due on that security regardless of the actions taken by the trustee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The holders of a majority in principal amount of the affected securities then outstanding under the BofA Finance Indenture may direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the trustee under the BofA Finance Indenture, but the trustee will be entitled to receive from the holders indemnity reasonably satisfactory to the trustee against expenses and liabilities.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BofA Finance and the Company are required periodically to file with the trustee under the BofA Finance Indenture a certificate stating that BofA Finance or the Company, as the case may be, is not in default under any of the terms of the BofA Finance Indenture.

**Limitation on Suits**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The BofA Finance Indenture provides that no individual holder of securities of any series may institute any action against BofA Finance under the indenture, except actions for the payment of overdue principal, any premium, interest or other amounts due, unless the following actions have occurred:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the holder must have previously given written notice to the trustee of a continuing event of default;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the holders of not less than 25% in principal amount of such outstanding securities issued under the BofA Finance Indenture must have (1) requested the trustee to institute proceedings in respect of such event of default and (2) offered the trustee indemnity against liabilities incurred by the trustee for taking such action, which indemnity is reasonably satisfactory to the trustee;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the trustee must have failed to institute proceedings within 60 days after receipt of the request referred to above; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the holders of a majority in principal amount of such outstanding securities issued under the BofA Finance Indenture must not have given direction to the trustee inconsistent with the request of the holders referred to above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;However, the holder of any securities will have an absolute right to receive payment of principal of and any premium and interest or other amounts due on the securities when due and to institute suit to enforce this payment.

## Exhibit 10.13

**Exhibit 10.13**

**FIFTH AMENDMENT TO**

**THE BANK OF AMERICA DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN**

**(As Amended and Restated January 1, 2015)**

<u>Instrument</u> <u>of</u> <u>Amendment</u>

THIS INSTRUMENT is executed by BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation with its principal office and place of business in Charlotte, North Carolina (the "Company").

<u>Statement</u> <u>of</u> <u>Purpose</u>

The Company sponsors The Bank of America Deferred Compensation Plan (f/k/a the Bank of America 401(k) Restoration Plan) (the "Plan) for its eligible employees and eligible employees of its affiliated companies that participate in the Plan. The provisions of the Plan are currently set forth in an Instrument of the Company dated December 5, 2014, which amended and restated the Plan effective as of January 1, 2015, and subsequently amended by the First Amendment, dated December 17, 2015, by the Second Amendment, dated December 15, 2016, by the Third Amendment, dated December 13, 2019, and by the Fourth Amendment, dated December 11, 2020. In Section 4.1 of the Plan, the Company reserved the right to amend the Plan in whole or in part.

By this Instrument, the Company is amending the Plan by modifying the beneficiary language in the event of a divorce or legal separation and clarify claims adjudication jurisdiction.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Company hereby amends the Plan as follows, to be effective as of the dates set forth herein:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.Effective January 1, 2025, Section 1.12 of the Plan is hereby amended in its entirety as follows:

"**1.12 Beneficiary**

The affirmatively designated "Beneficiary" of a Participant under the Bank 401(k) Plan unless the Participant affirmatively designates a different Beneficiary for purposes of the Restoration Plan in accordance with such procedures as the Global Human Resources Group may establish from time to time. If there is no affirmative Beneficiary designation in effect under either the Bank 401(k) Plan or the Restoration Plan at the time of a Participant's death, or if the designated Beneficiary fails to survive the Participant, the Beneficiary shall be the Participant's surviving spouse, or if there is no surviving spouse, the Participant's estate.

Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Section and except as may be required by a Qualified Domestic Relations Order, in accordance with procedures established by the Committee, a Participant's Spouse shall automatically cease to be the Participant's Beneficiary and any designation under this Section of a Participant's Spouse as Beneficiary will be revoked automatically in the event of

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the Participant's legal separation or divorce (or the Spouse ceases to the Participant's Spouse under applicable law for any reason other than the Participant's death), if the Participant's then designated Beneficiary is the Participant's former Spouse. For the avoidance of doubt, if such designation is automatically revoked pursuant to the foregoing sentence, and a Participant previously designated a non- spouse Beneficiary, the Participant's prior Beneficiary designation shall automatically become effective again upon divorce/legal separation unless or until the Participant affirmatively revokes such designation and/or selects another designated Beneficiary. Further, any prior beneficiary designation shall be automatically revoked upon the Participant's marriage (and shall stay revoked for so long as the marriage continues), if the Participant's then-designated Beneficiary is not the Participant's then-current Spouse."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.Effective January 1, 2025, Section 5.5 of the Plan is hereby amended in its entirety as follows:

"The Plan shall be construed, administered, regulated and governed in all respects under and by the laws of the United States to the extent applicable and, to the extent such laws are not applicable, by the laws of the State of North Carolina. For any claim that proceeds to a judicial forum arising out of or related to the Plan, such claim shall be adjudicated in the federal courts for the Western District of North Carolina or, in the event there is no federal jurisdiction, in the courts of the State of North Carolina located in Mecklenburg County."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.Except as expressly or by necessary implication amended hereby, the Plan shall continue in full force and effect.

[signature page to follow]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company, on behalf of all its affiliated companies that participate in the **Plan,** has caused this Instrument to be duly executed on the 17th day of December, 2024.

**BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION**

By: <u>/s/ Christopher J. Fabro&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>

Christopher J. Fabro

Global Compensation, Benefits, and Corporate Travel Executive

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## Exhibit 10.14

**Exhibit 10.14**

**SIXTH AMENDMENT TO**

**THE BANK OF AMERICA DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN**

**(As Amended and Restated January 1, 2015)**

<u>Instrument</u> <u>of</u> <u>Amendment</u>

THIS INSTRUMENT is executed by BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation with its principal office and place of business in Charlotte, North Carolina (the "Company").

<u>Statement</u> <u>of</u> <u>Purpose</u>

The Company sponsors The Bank of America Deferred Compensation Plan (f/k/a the Bank of America 401(k) Restoration Plan) (the "Plan") for its eligible employees and eligible employees of its affiliated companies that participate in the Plan. The provisions of the Plan are currently set forth in an Instrument of the Company dated December 5, 2014, which amended and restated the Plan effective as of January 1, 2015, and subsequently amended by the First Amendment, dated December 17, 2015, by the Second Amendment, dated December 15, 2016, by the Third Amendment, dated December 13, 2019, by the Fourth Amendment, dated December 11, 2020, and by the Fifth Amendment, dated December 17, 2024. In Section 4.1 of the Plan, the Company reserved the right to amend the Plan in whole or in part.

By this Instrument, the Company is amending the Plan by modifying the distribution provisions to reflect certain timing nuances with respect to a specified year election.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Company hereby amends the Plan as follows, to be effective as of January 1, 2026:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.Section 2.8(c) of the Plan is hereby amended by replacing the second sentence in the last paragraph of that Subsection with the following sentence:

"A Participant who makes a specified year election under Paragraphs (ii), (iii), (v) or (vi) of this Subsection must elect a calendar year that begins at least 24 months after the end of the Plan Year for which the election applies (for example, with respect to the Post-2014 Payment Election Source comprised of Class Year Deferrals for the 2026 Plan Year, the earliest calendar year a Participant can elect for a specified year distribution is 2029)."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.Section 2.8(k) of the Plan is hereby amended by replacing the second sentence in that Subsection with the following sentence:

"Not in limitation of the foregoing, special rules may exist for Evergreen Payment Elections that would otherwise result in a commencement of payment in a specified year that does not begin at least 24 months after the end of the Plan Year with respect to which such Evergreen Payment Election applies."

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.Except as expressly or by necessary implication amended hereby, the Plan shall continue in full force and effect.

*[signature page to follow]*

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company, on behalf of all its affiliated companies that participate in the Plan, has caused this Instrument to be duly executed on the day 17th of December, 2025.

**BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION**

By: <u>/s/ Christopher J. Fabro&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>

Christopher J. Fabro

Global Compensation, Benefits, and Corporate Travel Executive

## Exhibit 10.57

**Exhibit 10.57**

*Certain identified information has been redacted from this exhibit because it is both (i) not material and (ii) a type that the registrant treats as private or confidential. Information that has been omitted has been identified in this document with a placeholder identified by the mark "[\*\*\*]".***&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**

**<u>AIRCRAFT TIME SHARING AGREEMENT</u>**

(Multiple Aircraft)

Dated as of the <u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u> day of <u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u> , [YEAR],

between

**Bank of America, NA**,

as Time Share Lessor,

and

**[NAME]**

as Time Share Lessee,

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**INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH** 

**"TRUTH IN LEASING" REQUIREMENTS UNDER FAR § 91.23**

***Within 24 hours after execution of this Agreement:***

mail a copy of the executed document to the

following address via certified mail, return receipt requested:

Federal Aviation Administration

Aircraft Registration Branch

ATTN: Technical Section

P.O. Box 25724

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73125

***At least 48 hours prior to the first flight of each Aircraft to be conducted under this Agreement:*** 

provide notice, using the FSDO Notification Letter in <u>Exhibit A</u>,

of the departure airport and proposed time of departure of the

first flight, by facsimile, to the Flight Standards

District Office located nearest the departure airport.

***Carry a copy of this Agreement in each Aircraft at all times.***

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This **AIRCRAFT TIME SHARING AGREEMENT** (the "Agreement") is made and effective as of

<u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u> day of <u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u> , [YEAR] (the "Effective Date"), by and between **Bank of America, NA**, a national banking association ("Time Share Lessor"), and **[NAME]** ("Time Share Lessee").

**W I T N E S S E T H :**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**WHEREAS**, Time Share Lessee desires to lease each Aircraft, with a flight crew, on a non-exclusive basis, from Time Share Lessor on a time sharing basis as defined in Section 91.501(c)(1) of the FAR;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**WHEREAS**, Time Share Lessor is willing to lease each Aircraft, with a flight crew, on a non-exclusive basis, to Time Share Lessee on a time sharing basis; and

**WHEREAS**, during the Term of this Agreement, each Aircraft will be subject to use by Time Share Lessor and may be subject to use by one or more other third-parties.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the mutual promises herein contained and other good and valid consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Definitions.** The following terms shall have the following meanings for all purposes of this Agreement:

**"Aircraft"** means, individually and collectively as the context may require, each of the Aircraft identified in <u>Exhibit B</u>.

**"Aircraft Documents"** means all flight records, maintenance records, historical records, modification records, overhaul records, manuals, logbooks, authorizations, drawings and data relating to any specific Airframe, any specific Engine, or any Part associated with any specific Airframe or Engine, or that are required by Applicable Law to be created or maintained with respect to the maintenance and/or operation of any specific Aircraft.

**"Applicable Law"** means, without limitation, all applicable laws, treaties, international agreements, decisions and orders of any court, arbitration or governmental agency or authority and rules, regulations, orders, directives, licenses and permits of any governmental body, instrumentality, agency or authority, including, without limitation, the FAR and 49 U.S.C. § 41101, *et seq*., as amended.

**"Business Day"** means any day of the year during which Time Share Lessor's headquarters offices in the State of North Carolina are open for business.

**"DOT"** means the United States Department of Transportation or any successor agency.

**"FAA"** means the Federal Aviation Administration or any successor agency.

**"FAR"** means collectively the Aeronautics Regulations of the FAA and the DOT, as codified at Title 14, Parts 1 to 399 of the United States Code of Federal Regulations.

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**"Operating Base"** means Charlotte Douglas International Airport, in the City of Charlotte, State of North Carolina.

**"Operational Control"** has the same meaning given the term in Section 1.1 of the FAR.

**"Parts"** means all appliances, components, parts, instruments, appurtenances, accessories, furnishings or other equipment of whatever nature (other than complete Engines or engines) which may from time to time be incorporated or installed in or attached to any Airframe or any Engine and includes replacement parts.

**"Pilot in Command"** has the same meaning given the term in Section 1.1 of the FAR.

**"Schedule Keeper"** means the person designated by the Time Share Lessor to maintain the scheduling log

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of the Aircraft. The name, address, telephone number, and other contact information for the Schedule Keeper are set forth in Section 27.

**"Taxes**" means commercial air transportation excise taxes pursuant to Section 4261 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, regardless of whether any flight is considered "noncommercial" under the FAR.

**"Term**" means the entire period from the Effective Date to the date this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 3.

2.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agreement to Lease.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**General.** Time Share Lessor agrees to lease each Aircraft to Time Share Lessee from time to time on an "as needed and as available" basis, and to provide a fully qualified flight crew for all Time Share Lessee's flight operations, in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Aircraft Changes.** Individual aircraft may be added and become subject to this Agreement, and/or may be removed from the applicability of this Agreement, from time to time by Time Share Lessor by (a) replacing <u>Exhibit B</u> with an updated list of Aircraft that are subject to this Agreement, (b) mailing a copy of said updated list of Aircraft to the Technical Section of the FAA Civil Aircraft Registry at the address provided on the cover of this Agreement, and (c) providing a copy of said updated list of Aircraft to Time Share Lessee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Automatic Removal of Aircraft.** Without limiting the generality of Section 2.2, in the event Time Share Lessor from time to time sells any individual Aircraft listed on <u>Exhibit B</u>, such Aircraft shall, upon the transfer of title to such Aircraft, be deemed immediately removed from the applicability of this Agreement regardless of whether such Aircraft is specifically removed from <u>Exhibit B</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**FSDO Notice.** Anytime a new Aircraft is added to <u>Exhibit</u> B and becomes subject to this Agreement, at least 48 hours prior to the first flight of such newly added Aircraft to be conducted under this Agreement, Time Share Lessee shall complete a FSDO Notice, substantially in the form attached hereto as <u>Exhibit A</u> with respect to such Aircraft, and shall deliver the completed FSDO Notice by facsimile to the FAA Flight Standards District Office located nearest to the departure airport of said first flight of such Aircraft. Thereafter, Time Share Lessee shall provide copies of the FSDO Notice and the fax confirmation sheet to Time Share Lessor.

3.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Term.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Initial Term.** The initial term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for a period of one (1) year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Renewal.** At the end of the initial one (1) year term or any subsequent one (1) year term, this Agreement shall automatically be renewed for an additional one (1) year term.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Termination.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.3.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Each party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time with or without cause on thirty (30) days written notice to the other party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.3.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Time Share Lessor shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time in accordance with Section 16 upon any breach by Time Share Lessee under said Section 16.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.3.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Agreement shall terminate automatically and without further notice on the date the Time Share Lessee ceases to be employed by the Time Share Lessor.

4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Applicable Regulations.** The parties hereto intend that this Agreement shall constitute, and this Agreement shall be interpreted as, a *Time Sharing Agreement* as defined in Section 91.501(c)(1) of the FAR. The parties

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agree that for all flights under this Agreement, the Aircraft used for the flight shall be operated under the pertinent provisions of Subpart F of Part 91 of the FAR. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be inconsistent with any of the requirements of the provisions of Subpart F of Part 91 of the FAR, such provision shall be deemed amended in any respect necessary to bring it into compliance with such requirements.

5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Non-Exclusivity.** Time Share Lessee acknowledges that each Aircraft is leased to Time Share Lessee hereunder on a non-exclusive basis, and that all Aircraft will also be subject to use by Time Share Lessor, and may also be subject to non-exclusive leases and lease to others during the Term.

6.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Flight Charges.** Time Share Lessee shall pay Time Share Lessor an amount determined by Time Share Lessor, not to exceed the direct operating costs for the Aircraft used for any flight conducted under this Agreement; provided, however, that the foregoing shall be subject to the further limitation that in no event shall Time Share Lessee pay an amount for any flight conducted under this Agreement in excess of the maximum amount of expense reimbursement permitted in accordance with Section 91.501(d) of the FAR, which expenses include and are limited to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;fuel, oil, lubricants, and other additives;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;travel expenses of the crew, including food, lodging and ground transportation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;hangar and tie down costs away from the Aircraft's Operating Base;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;insurance obtained for the specific flight;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;landing fees, airport taxes and similar assessments;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.6&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;customs, foreign permit, and similar fees directly related to the flight;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;in-flight food and beverages;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;passenger ground transportation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.9&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;flight planning and weather contract services; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.10&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;an additional charge equal to 100% of the expenses listed in Section 6.1.

7.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Invoices and Payment.** Quarterly, in arrears, Time Share Lessor shall provide an invoice to Time Share Lessee for an amount determined by Time Share Lessor in accordance with Section 6 above. Time Share Lessee shall remit the full amount of any such invoice, together with any applicable Taxes under Section 8, to Time Share Lessor promptly by the earlier of (i) the fifteenth (15<sup>th</sup>) day after the invoice date, or (ii) the last Business Day of the calendar year during which the flight was conducted.

8.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Taxes.** No payments to be made by Time Share Lessee under Section 6 of this Agreement include any Taxes which may be assessed or levied as a result of the lease of the various Aircraft to Time Share Lessee, or the use of Aircraft by Time Share Lessee, or the provision of a taxable transportation service to Time Share Lessee using the various Aircraft. Time Share Lessee shall be responsible for, shall indemnify and hold harmless Time Share Lessor against, and shall remit to Time Share Lessor all such Taxes together with each payment made pursuant to Section 7.

9.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Scheduling Flights.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Submitting Flight Requests.** Time Share Lessee shall submit requests for flight time and proposed flight schedules to the Schedule Keeper as far in advance of any given flight as possible. Time Share Lessee shall provide at least the following information for each proposed flight prior to scheduled departure: departure airport; destination airport; date and time of departure; the names of all passengers; purpose of the flight for each passenger; the nature and extent of luggage and/or cargo to be carried; the date and time of return flight, if any; and any other information concerning the proposed flight that may be pertinent or required by Time Share Lessor or Time Share Lessor's flight crew.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Approval of Flight Requests.** Each use of an Aircraft by Time Share Lessee shall be subject to the Schedule Keeper's prior approval. Schedule Keeper may approve or deny any flight scheduling request in Schedule Keeper's sole discretion. Schedule Keeper shall be under no obligation to approve any flight request submitted by Time Share Lessee, and shall have final authority over the

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scheduling of all Aircraft.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Subordinated Use of Aircraft.** Time Share Lessee's rights to schedule use of the various Aircraft during the Term of this Agreement shall at all times be subordinate to the Aircraft use requirements of Time Share Lessor, and Time Share Lessor shall at all times be entitled to preempt any scheduled, unscheduled, and anticipated use of any Aircraft by Time Share Lessee, notwithstanding any prior approval by Schedule Keeper of a request by Time Share Lessee to schedule a flight.

10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Title and Registration**. Time Share Lessor has exclusive legal and equitable title to each Aircraft. Time Share Lessee acknowledges that title to each Aircraft shall remain vested in Time Share Lessor**.** Time Share Lessee undertakes, to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, to do all such further acts, deeds, assurances or things as, in the reasonable opinion of Time Share Lessor, may be necessary or desirable in order to protect or preserve Time Share Lessor's title to the various Aircraft.

11.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Aircraft Maintenance and Flight Crew.** Time Share Lessor shall be solely responsible for maintenance, preventive maintenance and required or otherwise necessary inspections of each Aircraft, and shall take such requirements into account in scheduling the Aircraft. No period of maintenance, preventative maintenance, or inspection shall be delayed or postponed for the purpose of scheduling the Aircraft, unless said maintenance or inspection can be safely conducted at a later time in compliance with all Applicable Laws and regulations, and within the sound discretion of the Pilot in Command.

12.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Flight Crews.** Time Share Lessor shall provide to Time Share Lessee a qualified flight crew for each flight conducted in accordance with this Agreement. The members of the flight crew may be either employees or independent contractors of Time Share Lessor. In either event, the flight crew shall be and remain under the exclusive command and control of Time Share Lessor in all phases of all flights conducted hereunder.

13.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;OPERATIONAL CONTROL.** THE PARTIES EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT TIME SHARE LESSOR SHALL HAVE AND MAINTAIN OPERATIONAL CONTROL OF ALL AIRCRAFT FOR ALL FLIGHTS OPERATED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, AND THAT THE INTENT OF THE PARTIES IS THAT THIS AGREEMENT CONSTITUTE A "TIME SHARING AGREEMENT" AS SUCH TERM IS DEFINED IN SECTION 91.501(C)(1) OF THE FAR. TIME SHARE LESSOR SHALL EXERCISE EXCLUSIVE AUTHORITY OVER INITIATING, CONDUCTING, OR TERMINATING ANY FLIGHT CONDUCTED ON BEHALF OF TIME SHARE LESSEE PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT.

14.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Authority of Pilot In Command.** Notwithstanding that Time Share Lessor shall have Operational Control of the Aircraft during any flight conducted pursuant to this Agreement, Time Share Lessor and Time Share Lessee expressly agree that the Pilot in Command, in his or her sole discretion, may terminate any flight, refuse to commence any flight, or take any other flight-related action which in the judgment of the Pilot in Command is necessary to ensure the safety of the Aircraft, the flight crew, the passengers, and persons and property on the ground. The Pilot in Command shall have final and complete authority to postpone or cancel any flight for any reason or condition that in his or her judgment would compromise the safety of the flight. No such action of the Pilot in Command shall create or support any liability of Time Share Lessor to Time Share Lessee for loss, injury, damage or delay.

15.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Passengers and Baggage**. Time Share Lessee may carry on the Aircraft of all flights under this Agreement such passengers and baggage/cargo as Time Share Lessee in its sole but reasonable discretion shall determine; provided, however, that the passengers to be carried on such flights shall be limited to those permitted under the pertinent provisions of Part 91 of the FAR, and that the number of such passengers shall in no event exceed the number of passenger seats legally available in the Aircraft being used for a particular flight, and the total load, including fuel and oil in such quantities as the Pilot in Command shall determine to be required, shall not exceed the maximum allowable load for the Aircraft.

16.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Prohibited Items**. Time Share Lessee shall not cause or permit to be carried on board any Aircraft, and shall not cause or permit any passenger to carry on board any Aircraft, any contraband, prohibited dangerous goods, or prohibited controlled substances on any Aircraft at any time. Upon any breach of this Section 16, Time Share Lessor shall have the right to terminate this Agreement immediately upon delivery to Time Share

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Lessee of a written notice of termination. Time Share Lessee shall indemnify and hold Time Share Lessor harmless from and against any claims, fines, penalties, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) incurred as a result of any breach of this Section 16. The indemnity and hold harmless obligations of Time Share Lessee arising under this Section 16 shall survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement.

17.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Force Majeure.** Time Share Lessor shall not be liable for delay or failure to furnish any Aircraft and/or flight crew pursuant to this Agreement when such failure is caused by government regulation or authority, mechanical difficulty, war, civil commotion, strikes or labor disputes, weather conditions, acts of God or other unforeseen or unanticipated circumstances.

18.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Insurance.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Liability.** Time Share Lessor shall maintain, or cause to be maintained, bodily injury and property damage, liability insurance in an amount no less than Five Hundred Million United States Dollars (US$500,000,000.00) Combined Single Limit for the benefit of itself, and Time Share Lessee in connection with the use of any Aircraft. Said policy shall be an occurrence policy naming Time Share Lessor as Named Insured, and Time Share Lessee as an Additional Insured.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Hull.** Time Share Lessor shall maintain, or cause to be maintained, all risks aircraft hull insurance for each Aircraft in amounts determined from time to time by agreement of Time Share Lessor and the provider of the insurance, and such insurance shall name Time Share Lessor and any first lien security interest holder as loss payees as their interests may appear.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Additional Insurance.** Time Share Lessor will use reasonable efforts to provide such additional insurance coverage as Time Share Lessee shall request or require, provided, however, that the cost of such additional insurance shall be borne by Time Share Lessee as set forth in Section 6.4 of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18.4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Insurance Certificates.** If requested, Time Share Lessor will provide Time Share Lessee with a copy of its Certificate of Insurance.

19.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Representations and Warranties.** Time Share Lessee represents and warrants that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;19.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Time Share Lessee will use the various Aircraft solely for his own use and the use of his family and guests, and Time Share Lessee will not use any Aircraft for the purpose of providing transportation of passengers or cargo for compensation or hire.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;19.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Time Share Lessee shall refrain from incurring any mechanic's or other lien in connection with inspection, preventative maintenance, maintenance or storage of the various Aircraft, whether permissible or impermissible under this Agreement, nor shall there be any attempt by Time Share Lessee to convey, mortgage, assign, lease, sublease, or any way alienate any Aircraft or create any kind of lien or security interest involving any Aircraft or do anything or take any action that might mature into such a lien.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;19.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;During the Term of this Agreement, Time Share Lessee will abide by and conform to all Applicable Laws, governmental and airport orders, rules and regulations, as shall from time to time be in effect relating in any way to the operation and use of any Aircraft by a time sharing Time Share Lessee.

20.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No Assignments** Neither this Agreement nor any party's interest herein shall be assignable to any other party whatsoever.

21.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Modification**. This Agreement may not be modified, altered, or amended except by written agreement executed by both parties.

22.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prohibited or Unenforceable Provisions.** Any provision of this Agreement which is prohibited or

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unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof, and any such prohibitions or unenforceability in any jurisdiction. To the extent permitted by Applicable Law, each of Time Share Lessor and Time Share Lessee hereby waives any provision of Applicable Law which renders any provision hereof prohibited or unenforceable in any respect.

23.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Binding Effect.** This Agreement, including all agreements, covenants, representations and warranties, shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of, and may be enforced by Time Share Lessor and its successors and assigns, and Time Share Lessee.

24.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Headings.** The section headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not modify, define, expand, or limit any of the terms or provisions hereof.

25.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amendments.** No term or provision of this Agreement may be changed, waived, discharged, or terminated orally, but only by an instrument in writing signed by both parties.

26.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No Waiver.** No delay or omission in the exercise or enforcement or any right or remedy hereunder by either party shall be construed as a waiver of such right or remedy. All remedies, rights, undertakings, obligations, and agreements contained herein shall be cumulative and not mutually exclusive, and in addition to all other rights and remedies which either party possesses at law or in equity.

27.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Notices.** All communications, declarations, demands, consents, directions, approvals, instructions, requests and notices required or permitted by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given or made when delivered personally or transmitted electronically by e-mail or facsimile, receipt acknowledged, or in the case of documented overnight delivery service or registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, delivery charge or postage prepaid, on the date shown on the receipt therefor, in each case at the address set forth below:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**If to Time Share Lessor:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Bank of America, NA&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tel:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;704-386-5681

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;100 North Tryon Street&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fax:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;617-310-3274

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Charlotte, NC 28255&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Attn:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;General Counsel

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With a copy to:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**McGuireWoods, LLP&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tel:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;704-373-8984

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;201 North Tryon St.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fax:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;704-373-8935

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Suite 3000

Charlotte, NC 28202

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Attn:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Patricia Hosmer, Esq.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**If to Time Share Lessee:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**To Time Share Lessee's home address

and/or telephone number on file with

Time Share Lessor's human resources department

at the time of the notice. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If to Schedule Keeper:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Bank of America Aircraft Scheduling&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tel:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;800-238-3151

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5416 Airport Drive&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fax:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;704-804-5571

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Charlotte, NC 28208-5734&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Attn: Senior Vice President, Aviation Executive

28.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Governing Law.** This Agreement has been negotiated and delivered in the State of North Carolina and shall in all respects be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of North Carolina including all matters of construction, validity and performance, without giving effect to its conflict of laws provisions.

29.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Jurisdiction and Venue**. Exclusive jurisdiction and venue over any and all disputes between the parties arising under this Agreement shall be in, and for such purpose each party hereby submits to the jurisdiction

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of, the state and federal courts serving the State of North Carolina.

30.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**DISCLAIMER.** Each Aircraft is being leased by the Time Share Lessor to the Time Share Lessee hereunder on a completely "as is, where is," basis, which is acknowledged and agreed to by the Time Share Lessee. The warranties and representations set forth in this Agreement are exclusive and in lieu of all other representations or warranties whatsoever, express or implied, and Time Share Lessor has not made and shall not be considered or deemed to have made (whether by virtue of having leased any Aircraft under this Agreement, or having acquired any Aircraft, or having done or failed to do any act, or having acquired or failed to acquire any status under or in relation to this Agreement or otherwise) any other representation or warranty whatsoever, express or implied, with respect to any Aircraft or to any part thereof, and specifically, without limitation, in this respect Time Share Lessor disclaims all representations and warranties concerning the title, airworthiness, value, condition, design, merchantability, compliance with specifications, construction and condition of the Aircraft, or fitness for a particular use of any Aircraft and as to the absence of latent and other defects, whether or not discoverable, and as to the absence of any infringement or the like, hereunder of any patent, trademark or copyright, and as to the absence of obligations based on strict liability in tort, or as to the quality of the material or workmanship of any Aircraft or any part thereof or any other representation or warranty whatsoever, express or implied (including any implied warranty arising from a course of performance or dealing or usage of trade), with respect to any Aircraft or any part thereof. Time Share Lessee hereby waives, releases, disclaims and renounces all expectation of or reliance upon any such and other warranties, obligations and liabilities of Time Share Lessor and rights, claims and remedies of Time Share Lessee against Time Share Lessor, express or implied, arising by law or otherwise, including but not limited to (i) any implied warranty of merchantability of fitness for any particular use, (ii) any implied warranty arising from course of performance, course of dealing or usage of trade, (iii) any obligation, liability, right, claim or remedy in tort, whether or not arising from the negligence of Time Share Lessor, actual or imputed, and (iv) any obligation, liability, right, claim or remedy for loss of or damage to any Aircraft, for loss of use, revenue or profit with respect to any Aircraft, or for any other direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages.

31.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**INDEMNITY.** (a) Except as provided in Sections 31(b) and (c) below, Time Share Lessee hereby releases, and shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Time Share Lessor and Time Share Lessor's shareholders, members, directors, officers, managers, employees, successors and assigns, from and against, any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, demands, suits, judgments, causes of action, civil and criminal legal proceedings, penalties, fines, and other sanctions, and any attorneys' fees and other reasonable costs and expenses, directly or indirectly arising from this Agreement, and/or the operation or use of any aircraft under this Agreement by Time Share Lessee, and/or the carriage or presence on board any aircraft of any contraband, prohibited dangerous goods, or prohibited controlled substances, except to the extent arising from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Time Share Lessor or the flight crew. In no event shall Time Share Lessor be liable to Time Share Lessee or any person claiming by or through Time Share Lessee for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages of any kind or nature.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 31(a) above, Time Share Lessor agrees to accept the proceeds of the hull and liability insurance required by this Agreement as its sole recourse against Time Share Lessee in the event of any claim by Time Share Lessor relating to any type of injury, death or property damage for which such insurance is being provided under this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The limitations provided for in Section 31(b) will not operate against Time Share Lessor to the extent that insurance proceeds are withheld or reduced due to the actions or inactions of Time Share Lessee.

32.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Counterparts.** This Agreement may be executed by the parties hereto in two (2) or more separate counterparts, each and all of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, and all of which shall together constitute but one and the same instrument.

33.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Entire Agreement.** This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties as of the Effective Date and supersedes all prior or independent, oral or written agreements, understandings, statements, representations, commitments, promises, and warranties made with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.

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34.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**TRUTH IN LEASING.** 

WITHIN THE TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD PRECEDING THE DATE OF THIS AGREEMENT, EACH AIRCRAFT HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF FAR 91.409.

THE PARTIES HERETO CERTIFY THAT DURING THE TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT AND FOR OPERATIONS CONDUCTED HEREUNDER, EACH AIRCRAFT WILL BE MAINTAINED AND INSPECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF FAR 91.409.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

TIME SHARE LESSOR ACKNOWLEDGES THAT WHEN IT OPERATES ANY AIRCRAFT ON BEHALF OF TIME SHARE LESSEE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, TIME SHARE LESSOR SHALL BE KNOWN AS, CONSIDERED, AND IN FACT WILL BE THE OPERATOR OF SUCH AIRCRAFT. EACH PARTY HERETO CERTIFIES THAT IT UNDERSTANDS THE EXTENT OF ITS RESPONSIBILITIES, SET FORTH HEREIN, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS.

AN EXPLANATION OF FACTORS BEARING ON OPERATIONAL CONTROL AND PERTINENT FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE NEAREST FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FLIGHT STANDARDS DISTRICT OFFICE.

THE PARTIES HERETO CERTIFY THAT A TRUE COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE CARRIED ON EACH AIRCRAFT AT ALL TIMES AND SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST BY AN APPROPRIATELY CONSTITUTED IDENTIFIED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE FAA.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, the parties have executed this **AIRCRAFT TIME SHARING AGREEMENT** as of the date and year first written above.

**TIME SHARE LESSOR:**

**Bank of America, NA**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;By:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;______________________________

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Print: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[NAME]

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Title: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[TITLE]

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**TIME SHARE LESSEE:**

**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;______________________________

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**[NAME]**

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**<u>EXHIBIT A</u>**

to

**AIRCRAFT TIME SHARING AGREEMENT** 

dated as the <u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u> day of <u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u> , [YEAR],

by and between Bank of America, NA ("Time Share Lessor"),

and

[NAME] ("Time Share Lessee")

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**FSDO Notification Letter**

Date: _________________

**Via Facsimile** 

Fax: __________________

Federal Aviation Administration

__________________________

__________________________

__________________________

***RE: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FAR Section 91.23 FSDO Notification***

***First Flight Under Time Sharing Agreement of Aircraft***

***____________ model ____________, s/n ________, N___________***

To whom it may concern:

Pursuant to the requirements of Federal Aviation Regulation Section 91.23(c)(3), please accept this letter as notification that the undersigned will acquire and take delivery of a leasehold interest in the above referenced aircraft on the ___ day of _____________, 20___, and that the first flight of the aircraft under the Time Sharing Agreement will depart from _______________________ Airport on the ___ day of __________, 20___, at approximately _____ (am / pm) local time.

Sincerely,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;______________________________

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[NAME]

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**<u>EXHIBIT B</u>**

to

**AIRCRAFT TIME SHARING AGREEMENT** 

dated as of the <u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u> day of <u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u> , [YEAR],

by and between Bank of America, NA ("Time Share Lessor"),

and

[NAME] ("Time Share Lessee")

**Aircraft List Current as of** <u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u> **, [YEAR]**

***[\*\*\*]***

## Exhibit 10.58

**Exhibit 10.58**

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![ex1058pic2a.jpg](ex1058pic2a.jpg)

[Date]

[Name]

[Address]

Dear [Name],<br>

We are pleased to inform you that, effective as of [Date], the annual fee payable to you for your role as a Non-Executive Director of BofA Securities Europe, S.A. (the "**Company**") will be [€ amount], *[if applicable ([€ amount] which is attributable to your role as Non-Executive Director and [€ amount] of which is attributable to your role as Chair of the Board/Committee),]* following the approval by the Board of Directors and the Company's shareholders.

This fee will be paid in equal monthly instalments in arrears, subject to applicable taxes and any other deduction

required by law. This revised fee will replace any current annual fee paid to you for these services.

You will therefore be entitled to receive the revised fee with effect from [Date], and any shortfall between the current and revised fee will be reimbursed accordingly.

Please indicate your acceptance of these terms by signing and returning the attached copy of this letter.

Yours sincerely,

___________________

[Name]

Head of International Human Resources

_______________________________________________________________________________________

I have read, understood and agree to the above.

Name: [Name]

________________________

Signature:

Date:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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![ex1058pic21a.jpg](ex1058pic21a.jpg)

[*Name*]

[*Address 1*]

[*Address 2*]

[*Address 3*]

[*Address 4*]

[*Address 5*]

[*Date*]

Dear [*Name*],

We are pleased to inform you that, effective as of [*Date*], the annual fee payable to you for your role as a Non-Executive Director of Merrill Lynch International (the "**Company**") [*and chair of the* [*Board*]/[*Committee*] *will be £*[*amount*] [*(£*[*amount*] *of which is attributable to your role as Non-Executive Director of the Company and £*[*amount*] *of which is attributable to your role as Chair of the* [*Board*]/[*Committee*]*)*]*.* 

Subject to the terms provided in your appointment letter dated [*date*], the fee will be paid in equal monthly instalments in arrears, after deduction of any taxes and other amounts required by law. It replaces any current annual fee paid to you for these services.

Please indicate your acceptance of these terms by signing and returning the attached copy of this letter.

Yours sincerely,

_________________________

[*Name*]

Head of International Human Resources

_______________________________________________________________________________________

I have read, understood and agree to the above.

Name: [*Name*]

________________________

Signature:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Date:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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**Strengthening Accountability in Banking Terms for Non-Executive Directors** 

The terms and conditions below (the "Terms") will take effect from the effective date of your appointment and will apply for the entire period of your appointment as a director of Merrill Lynch International (the "Company").

Please sign and return a copy of these Terms to indicate your acceptance of them.

1.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;During your appointment you must:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;comply with all regulatory rules and principles including the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") Conduct Rules, the Prudential Regulation Authority ("PRA") Conduct Rules or Conduct Standards so far as they are applicable to you including the duties to;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;i.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;act with integrity;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ii.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;act with due skill, care and diligence;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;iii.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;be open and co-operative with the FCA, PRA and other regulators and disclose appropriately any information of which the FCA or PRA would reasonably expect notice;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;iv.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;take reasonable steps to ensure that the business of the Company is controlled effectively;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;v.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;take reasonable steps to ensure that the business of the Company complies with the relevant requirements and standards of the regulatory system; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;vi.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;take reasonable steps to ensure that any delegation of your responsibilities is to an appropriate person and that you oversee the discharge of the delegated responsibility effectively; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;report any behaviour or conduct whether of your own or of any other employee or director that could impact the Company's assessment of your or their fitness or propriety or your or their regulatory approval to the MLI CEO immediately on becoming aware of it.

1.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You must co-operate with the Company to agree your statement of responsibilities and other supporting documentation in a timely fashion. You must notify the MLI CEO if, in your view, any changes need to be made to those. You are required to take full responsibility for those processes, functions and tasks listed in your agreed statement of responsibilities and other supporting documentation (as amended from time to time).

1.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Any job description/job profile agreed with you from time to time in relation to your role as a Senior Manager will be deemed to be incorporated into these Terms. If at any time the Company determines that you need a new job description/job profile to comply with regulatory expectations or rules, you must co-operate with the Company to agree that job description/job profile in a timely fashion. You must notify the MLI CEO if, in your view, any changes need to be made to your job description/job profile.

1.4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You are not permitted to perform any duties which require your approval by the FCA or PRA as a Senior Manager until such approval is obtained and confirmed to you by the Company.

1.5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In order to satisfy itself of your continued fitness and propriety during your appointment, the Company may need to update your background checks (including your criminal record check) from time to time. It is a condition of your continued appointment that these remain satisfactory to the Company and that you co-operate fully with the Company in a timely fashion in relation to such checks.

1.6&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If requested to do so by the Company at any time, you will produce, or assist in the production of, a handover certificate containing such information as the Company may reasonably require.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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1.7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You acknowledge that the Company is subject to an obligation to provide regulatory references on request from a new employer in respect of its non-executive directors and, in certain circumstances, to update those subsequently. You further acknowledge that those references will contain such details as the Company reasonably determines are necessary.

1.8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For the avoidance of doubt, if the Company determines that it is necessary to notify the FCA/PRA about your conduct or suspected conduct, unless expressly required by the FCA/PRA, there is no obligation on the Company to notify you before any such notification is made or to seek your approval to the notification wording and the Company shall not be liable for any loss caused by such notification. Where in any case you are required to agree the wording of such notification or to sign the relevant notification form, you agree to co-operate fully and in a timely fashion with the Company.

1.9&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You hereby undertake to disclose immediately to the Company if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;you have been, or become aware that you will in the future be, convicted of any offence (whether or not in the United Kingdom) that might impact your fitness and propriety or could affect your appointment as a non-executive director or Senior Manager;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;there is any change in your circumstances which may affect your fitness and propriety or the FCA or PRA approving you as a Senior Manager.

1.10&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company reserves the right to terminate your appointment summarily at any time:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;if the Company determines that it is or will at any time be unable to satisfy itself that you are fit and proper for whatever reason; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;if your status as a Senior Manager is withdrawn for any reason at any time.

1.11&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For the avoidance of doubt, you will continue to benefit both during and post appointment from the indemnity set out in Article VIII of the Bank of America Corporation's Bylaws in accordance with the terms of those bylaws, in relation to your acts and omissions during your appointment. The Company routinely receives requests from regulatory authorities to provide information in relation to their inquiries and should you become the subject of or party to any investigation by the FCA/PRA, the Company has policies and processes in place to collate and safeguard any documentation held by the Company that it may be required to produce and will provide such additional support and assistance as is reasonable in all the circumstances, subject to any applicable legal or regulatory duties.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

I have read, understood and agree to the above Terms.

Name:

Signature:

Date:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

## Ex-18

**Exhibit 18**

![pwc.jpg](pwc.jpg)

February 25, 2026

Members of the Audit Committee

Bank of America Corporation

101 North Tryon Street

Charlotte, North Carolina 28202

Dear Members of the Audit Committee:

We are providing this letter to you for inclusion as an exhibit to Bank of America Corporation's (the "Corporation") Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the "Form 10-K") pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation S-K.

We have audited the consolidated financial statements included in the Form 10-K and issued our report thereon dated February 25, 2026. Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements describes a change in accounting principle for affordable housing and eligible wind renewable energy investments from the equity method of accounting to the proportional amortization method. It should be understood that the preferability of one acceptable method of accounting over another for affordable housing and eligible wind renewable energy investments has not been addressed in any authoritative accounting literature, and in expressing our concurrence below we have relied on management's determination that this change in accounting principle is preferable. Based on our reading of management's stated reasons and justification for this change in accounting principle in the Form 10-K, and our discussions with management as to their judgment about the relevant business planning factors relating to the change, we concur with management that such change represents, in the Corporation's circumstances, a change to a preferable accounting principle in conformity with Accounting Standards Codification 250, *Accounting Changes and Error Corrections*.

Very truly yours,

![pwcsignature.jpg](pwcsignature.jpg)

## Ex-21

**Exhibit 21**

**Direct and Indirect Subsidiaries of Bank of America Corporation**

**As of December 31, 2025**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Name** | **Location** | **Jurisdiction** |
| BA Continuum India Private Limited | Hyderabad, India | India |
| BA Electronic Data Processing (Guangzhou) Ltd. | Guangzhou, PRC | People's Republic of China |
| BAC Canada Finance Company | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Canada |
| BAC North America Holding Company | Charlotte, NC | Delaware |
| BAL Investment & Advisory, LLC | San Francisco, CA | Delaware |
| Banc of America FSC Holdings, Inc. | San Francisco, CA | Delaware |
| Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC | San Francisco, CA | Delaware |
| Banc of America Public Capital Corp | San Francisco, CA | Kansas |
| Bank of America California, National Association | San Francisco, CA | United States of America |
| Bank of America Europe Designated Activity Company | Dublin, Ireland | Ireland |
| Bank of America Malaysia Berhad | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Bank of America Merrill Lynch Banco Múltiplo S.A. | Sao Paulo, Brazil | Brazil |
| Bank of America Mexico, S.A., Institucion de Banca Multiple | Mexico City, Mexico | Mexico |
| Bank of America, National Association | Charlotte, NC | United States of America |
| Bank of America Singapore Limited | Singapore, Singapore | Singapore |
| Bank of America Yatirim Bank A.S. | Istanbul, Turkey | Turkey |
| BankAmerica International Financial Corporation | San Francisco, CA | United States of America |
| Blue Ridge Investments, L.L.C. | New York, NY | Delaware |
| BofA Finance LLC | Charlotte, NC | Delaware |
| BofA Securities Europe SA | Paris, France | France |
| BofA Securities, Inc. | New York, NY | Delaware |
| BofA Securities India Limited | Mumbai, India | India |
| BofA Securities Japan Co., Ltd. | Tokyo, Japan | Japan |
| BofA Securities Prime, Inc. | New York, NY | Delaware |
| Managed Account Advisors LLC | Jersey City, NJ | Delaware |
| Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited | Hong Kong, PRC | Hong Kong |
| Merrill Lynch (Australia) Futures Limited | Sydney, Australia | Australia |
| Merrill Lynch (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. | Singapore, Singapore | Singapore |
| Merrill Lynch Argentina S.A. | Capital Federal, Argentina | Argentina |
| Merrill Lynch B.V. | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Netherlands |
| Merrill Lynch Bank and Trust Company (Cayman) Limited | George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Is. | Cayman Islands |
| Merrill Lynch Canada Inc. | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Canada |
| Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. | New York, NY | Delaware |
| Merrill Lynch Commodities Canada, ULC | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Canada |
| Merrill Lynch Commodities, Inc. | Houston, TX | Delaware |
| Merrill Lynch Corredores de Bolsa SpA | Santiago, Chile | Chile |
| Merrill Lynch Equities (Australia) Limited | Sydney, Australia | Australia |
| Merrill Lynch Far East Limited | Hong Kong, PRC | Hong Kong |
| Merrill Lynch Global Services Pte. Ltd. | Singapore, Singapore | Singapore |
| Merrill Lynch International | London, U.K. | United Kingdom |
| Merrill Lynch International, LLC | Charlotte, NC | Delaware |
| Merrill Lynch Israel Ltd. | Tel Aviv, Israel | Israel |
| Merrill Lynch, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Company | Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia |
| Merrill Lynch Malaysian Advisory Sdn. Bhd. | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Merrill Lynch Markets (Australia) Pty. Limited | Sydney, Australia | Australia |
| Merrill Lynch Mexico, S.A. de C.V., Casa de Bolsa | Mexico City, Mexico | Mexico |
| Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated | New York, NY | Delaware |
| Merrill Lynch S.A. Corretora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários | Sao Paulo, Brazil | Brazil |
| Merrill Lynch Securities (Taiwan) Ltd. | Taipei, Taiwan | Taiwan |
| Merrill Lynch Securities (Thailand) Limited | Bangkok, Thailand | Thailand |
| Merrill Lynch South Africa Proprietary Limited | Gauteng, South Africa | South Africa |
| Mortgages plc | London, U.K. | United Kingdom |
| NB Holdings Corporation | Charlotte, NC | Delaware |
| PT Merrill Lynch Sekuritas Indonesia | Jakarta, Indonesia | Indonesia |
| U.S. Trust Company of Delaware | Wilmington, DE | Delaware |
| Wave Lending Limited | London, U.K. | United Kingdom |

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Pursuant to Item 601(b)(21)(ii) of Regulation S-K, the names of certain other subsidiaries of Bank of America Corporation are omitted. These subsidiaries, considered in the aggregate, would not constitute a "significant subsidiary" under SEC rules.

## Ex-22

**Exhibit 22**

<u>Subsidiary Issuers of Guaranteed Securities</u>

The finance subsidiaries of Bank of America Corporation ("BAC") identified in the table below, have issued (and, in the case of BofA Finance LLC ("BofA Finance"), from time to time may issue) the securities listed opposite each such subsidiary issuer in the table below. BAC has fully and unconditionally guaranteed (or effectively provided for the full and unconditional guarantee of) all such securities:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| <u>Subsidiary Issuer</u> | <u>Guaranteed Securities</u> † |
| BofA Finance, a consolidated finance subsidiary | Senior Debt Securities issued under the Registration Statements on Form S-3 of BAC and BofA Finance (Registration Nos. 333-268718-01, 333-234425-01 and 333-213265) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Senior Debt Securities and Warrants issued under the Registration Statement on Form S-3 of BAC and BofA Finance LLC (Registration No. 333-290665-01) under the Securities Act. |
| BAC Capital Trust XIII, a 100% owned finance subsidiary | Floating Rate Preferred Hybrid Income Term Securities |
| BAC Capital Trust XIV, a 100% owned finance subsidiary | 5.63% Fixed to Floating Rate Preferred Hybrid Income Term Securities |
| BAC Capital Trust XV, a 100% owned finance subsidiary | Floating Rate Capital Securities |

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† With respect to BofA Finance, includes securities that have been issued/outstanding and may no longer be subject to requirements of Regulation S-X Rules 3-10 and 13-01

## Ex-23

**Exhibit 23**

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (Nos. 333-290665 and 333-277673) and on Form S-8 (Nos. 333-212376; 333-204453; 333-167797; 333-157085; 333-133566; 333-121513; 333-102043; 333-231107; 333-251608; 333- 256008; 333-271554; 333-271559; 333-277679; 333-279016; and 333-286870) of Bank of America Corporation of our report dated February 25, 2026 relating to the financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.

![pwcsignaturea.jpg](pwcsignaturea.jpg)

<br>Charlotte, North Carolina<br>February 25, 2026

## Ex-24

**Exhibit 24**

**POWER OF ATTORNEY**

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each of the several undersigned officers and directors of Bank of America Corporation whose signatures appear below, hereby makes, constitutes and appoints Lauren A. Mogensen and Ross E. Jeffries, Jr., and each of them acting individually, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with power to act without the other and with full power of substitution, to prepare, execute, deliver and file with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, in his or her name and on his or her behalf, and in each of the undersigned officer's and director's capacity or capacities as shown below, an Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, with all exhibits thereto and all documents in support thereof or supplemental thereto, and any and all amendments or supplements to the foregoing, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents full power and authority to do and perform every act necessary or incidental to the performance and execution of the powers granted herein, hereby ratifying and confirming all acts which said attorneys-in-fact or attorney-in-fact might do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. This Power of Attorney may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original with respect to the person executing it.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the undersigned officers and directors, in the capacity or capacities noted, has hereunto set his or her hand as of the date indicated below.

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| <u>Signature</u> | <u>Title</u> | <u>Date</u> |
| /s/ Brian T. Moynihan | Chief Executive Officer,<br>Chair and Director<br>(Principal Executive Officer) | February 2, 2026 |
| Brian T. Moynihan |  |  |
| /s/ Alastair M. Borthwick | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | February 25, 2026 |
| Alastair M. Borthwick |  |  |
| /s/ Johnbull E. Okpara | Chief Accounting Officer<br>(Principal Accounting Officer) | February 24, 2026 |
| Johnbull E. Okpara |  |  |
| /s/ Sharon L. Allen | Director | February 2, 2026 |
| Sharon L. Allen |  |  |
| /s/José E. Almeida | Director | February 10, 2026 |
| José E. Almeida |  |  |
| /s/Pierre J.P. de Weck | Director | February 2, 2026 |
| Pierre J.P. de Weck |  |  |
| /s/Arnold W. Donald | Director | February 2, 2026 |
| Arnold W. Donald |  |  |
| /s/Linda P. Hudson | Director | February 2, 2026 |
| Linda P. Hudson |  |  |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| /s/ Monica C. Lozano | Director | February 2, 2026 |
| Monica C. Lozano |  |  |
| /s/Maria N. Martinez | Director | February 2, 2026 |
| Maria N. Martinez |  |  |
| /s/ Lionel L. Nowell III | Director | February 2, 2026 |
| Lionel L. Nowell III |  |  |
| /s/ Denise L. Ramos | Director | February 2, 2026 |
| Denise L. Ramos |  |  |
| /s/ Clayton S. Rose | Director | February 19, 2026 |
| Clayton S. Rose |  |  |
| /s/ Michael D. White | Director | February 2, 2026 |
| Michael D. White |  |  |
| /s/ Thomas D. Woods | Director | February 2, 2026 |
| Thomas D. Woods |  |  |
| /s/ Maria T. Zuber | Director | February 2, 2026 |
| Maria T. Zuber |  |  |

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## Exhibit 31.1

**Exhibit 31.1**

**CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302**

**OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002**

**FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER**

I, Brian T. Moynihan, certify that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Bank of America Corporation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

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|:---|:---|
| Date: <u>February 25, 2026</u> | <u>/s/ Brian T. Moynihan</u><br>Brian T. Moynihan<br>Chief Executive Officer |

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## Exhibit 31.2

**Exhibit 31.2**

**CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302**

**OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002**

**FOR THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER**

I, Alastair M. Borthwick, certify that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Bank of America Corporation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

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| Date: <u>February 25, 2026</u> | <u>/s/ Alastair M. Borthwick</u><br>Alastair M. Borthwick<br>Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 32.1

**Exhibit 32.1**

**CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906**

**OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002**

I, Brian T. Moynihan, state and attest that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.I am the Chief Executive Officer of Bank of America Corporation (the registrant).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.I hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the registrant for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the periodic report) containing financial statements fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the information contained in the periodic report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the registrant.

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| Date: <u>February 25, 2026</u> | <u>/s/ Brian T. Moynihan</u><br>Brian T. Moynihan<br>Chief Executive Officer |

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## Exhibit 32.2

**Exhibit 32.2**

**CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906**

**OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002**

I, Alastair M. Borthwick, state and attest that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.I am the Chief Financial Officer of Bank of America Corporation (the registrant).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.I hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the registrant for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the periodic report) containing financial statements fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the information contained in the periodic report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the registrant.

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| Date: <u>February 25, 2026</u> | <u>/s/ Alastair M. Borthwick</u><br>Alastair M. Borthwick<br>Chief Financial Officer |

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