Bank of America

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 1, 2008 -- Bank of America Corporation today completed its purchase of Countrywide Financial Corp. to create the nation's leading mortgage originator and servicer. Bank of America will focus on responsible home lending, serving as a reliable source of mortgages for the American consumer. Bank of America also will assist new and existing customers with selecting the right product to meet their needs.    » read more »

Award-winning Brewery to Host ‘A Celebration of Sol’ Event on July 8 to Unveil 312 kW System that will Supply up to 43 Percent of Stone’s Energy Needs and Save More than $3 Million in Energy Costs over its Lifetime

El Cajon, Calif., July 1, 2008 — Borrego Solar Systems, Inc., a leading designer and installer of grid-connected solar electric power systems, and Bank of America today announced that Stone Brewing Co. in Escondido, Calif., one of the fastest-growing and highest-rated breweries in the U.S., has installed a 312 kW solar electric system at its brewing facility in the Escondido Research & Technology Center (ERTC).    » read more »

LONDON – (27 September 2007) Bank of America has announced the appointment of Tarek Mahmoud as head of Global Markets Institutional Sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Mahmoud will join the company on 8 October and be based in London. He will report jointly to Jonathan Moulds, President, EMEA and Asia and to Mike Meyer, head of Global Markets Institutional Sales.    » read more »

Extension of sponsorship agreement continues longtime support for 100 Black Men of Atlanta and Project Success

ATLANTA, Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America today announced its continued support of the Atlanta Football Classic, to be played at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, September 29, 2007, marking a new, multi-year agreement to serve as title sponsor of the gridiron classic. Bank of America has been part of the game between Florida A&M University and Tennessee State University for more than six years, and title sponsor since 2004.    » read more »

September 24, 2007 -- [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Barack Obama (D-IL) today sent a letter to the CEO and President of Bank of America Corporation, Kenneth D. Lewis expressing their disappointment with the company's decision to layoff 2,500 LaSalle Bank employees over the next two years. The Illinois Senators asked Bank of America to reconsider the number of layoffs and their timing. The lawmakers also urged Bank of America to help displaced employees find new jobs and to provide severance packages.    » read more »

September 14, 2007 -- [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Barack Obama (D-IL) early this morning sent a letter to the CEO and President of Bank of America Corporation, Kenneth D. Lewis requesting a meeting with Mr. Lewis and the most senior executive who will be based in Chicago to discuss the potential loss of employment and community involvement that may result from Bank of America’s acquisition of LaSalle Bank.

This afternoon, the Federal Reserve Board announced its approval of the application of Bank of America Corporation, to acquire LaSalle Bank Corporation.    » read more »

FREMONT, Calif., August 29, 2007—Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) today announced the schedule of upcoming presentations that will be available to the public via webcast:

* September 5, 2007— Citigroup 14th Annual Global Technology Conference, 9:50 a.m. EDT

* September 17, 2007— Bank of America 37th Annual Investment Conference, 9:30a.m. PDT

The live webcasts and replays can be accessed from Lam's web site at www.lamresearch.com. Replays of the webcasts will be available for two weeks.    » read more »