Merrill Lynch and Company Inc.

Private Subsidiary, Headquarters Location
4 World Financial Ctr., New York, NY 10080-1001, United States
(800)637-7455, (212)449-1000, http://www.ml.com

Primary SIC: Security Brokers And Dealers, Primary NAICS: Securities Brokerage
Description: Merrill Lynch and Co., Inc. was formed in 1914 and became a publicly traded company on June 23, 1971. It trades on the NYSE and is headquartered in New York City, New York. Merrill Lynch is a financial services company and conducts business through two segments -- global markets and investment banking. Global markets makes a market in securities, derivatives, currencies, and other financial instruments to satisfy client demands. In addition, Global Markets engages in certain proprietary trading activities. This division consists of fixed income, currencies and commodities and equity markets. The investment banking division raises capital for its clients through underwritings and private placements of equity, debt and related securities and loan syndications. This division also offers advisory services to clients on strategic issues, valuation, mergers, acquisitions and restructurings. On September 15, 2008, Merrill Lynch entered into a merger agreement with Bank of America Corporation.Finance: Full-service securities brokerage and investment advisory firm, equity, debt, foreign exchange, commodities and economic research, banking, trust, and lending services, including mortgage lending and related services. Insurance: Underwriter of life insurance and annuities. Finance: Holding company.