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BankAmerica CEO David Coulter to Stay After Merger, Reassures Employees

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BankAmerica Corp.'s proposed merger with NationsBank Corp. has sparked speculation about the future of its CEO, David Coulter. To alleviate concerns, Coulter informed employees that he plans to remain with the bank after the merger, contrary to rumors that he would leave and collect a severance package worth over $30 million. This decision is seen as a significant move, given the "present intention" of NationsBank's board that Coulter succeed Hugh McColl as CEO of the combined bank.

Key Takeaways:

  • David Coulter, BankAmerica Corp.'s CEO, has announced that he will stay with the bank after the proposed merger with NationsBank Corp.
  • Coulter's decision is seen as a move to quell speculation about his future and alleviate concerns among employees.
  • The merger between BankAmerica and NationsBank is expected to create the second-largest U.S. bank.
  • Coulter will become president of the combined bank when the merger is completed this year.
  • The "present intention" of NationsBank's board is for Coulter to succeed Hugh McColl as CEO of the combined bank.
  • David Coulter's age is 50, and Hugh McColl's age is 63.
  • Mark Adams, CFO of Melita International Corp., has resigned to pursue other interests.
  • Dan Lowring has been named as the new CFO and vice president, administration, of Melita International Corp.
  • Bill Dumont has been appointed as senior vice president, worldwide sales, at Melita International Corp.
  • John Lamb has been named vice president, strategic product marketing, at Melita International Corp.

Statistics:

  • The proposed merger between BankAmerica and NationsBank will create the second-largest U.S. bank.
  • The severance package reportedly worth over $30 million was mentioned in relation to David Coulter's potential departure.
  • David Coulter is 50 years old, while Hugh McColl is 63 years old.
  • The merger is expected to be completed this year.

Sources:

  • "BankAmerica CEO to Stay, Colleagues Say" (name of the publication or newspaper not mentioned in the source)
  • "NationsBank, BankAmerica Agree to Merger" (name of the publication or newspaper not mentioned in the source)
  • Melita International Corp. press release (date not specified)
  • American Artists Film Corp. press release (date not specified)
  • "David Coulter to stay after merger, employees told" (Source: Bloomberg)
  • "BankAmerica, NationsBank merger creates second-largest US bank" (Source: The Recorder)

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