SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report: May 16, 2000 Commission file number 1-5805
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THE CHASE MANHATTAN CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 13-2624428
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(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
270 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code) (212) 270-6000
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Item 5. Other Events
The Chase Manhattan Corporation announced that its shareholders yesterday
approved a three-for-two stock split and an increase in authorized shares from
1.5 billion to 4.5 billion shares.
The record date for the split will be May 17, 2000 and the additional shares
issued as a result of the split will be distributed on June 9, 2000. The split
will be reflected in trading beginning June 12, 2000. Cash will be paid in lieu
of any fractional shares.
The split had been approved by Chase's Board of Directors on March 21, 2000,
subject to shareholder approval, which was obtained yesterday.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial information and Exhibits
The following exhibit is filed with this report.
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
THE CHASE MANHATTAN CORPORATION
(Registrant)
/s/ Anthony J. Horan
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Anthony J. Horan
Corporate Secretary
Dated: May 16, 2000
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NEWS RELEASE The Chase Manhattan Corporation
270 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10017-2070
For Immediate Release
Investor Contact: John Borden Press Contact: Jill Blumenfeld
212-270-7318 212-270-9829
Chase Shareholders Approve Three-for-Two Stock Split
New York, May 17, 2000 - The Chase Manhattan Corporation (NYSE:CMB)
announced that its shareholders yesterday approved a three-for-two stock split
and an increase in authorized shares from 1.5 billion to 4.5 billion shares.
The record date for the split will be May 17, 2000 and the additional shares
issued as a result of the split will be distributed on June 9, 2000. The split
will be reflected in trading beginning June 12, 2000. Cash will be paid in lieu
of any fractional shares.
The split had been approved by Chase's Board of Directors on March 21, 2000,
subject to shareholder approval, which was obtained yesterday.
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