1. Bank of America & Merrill Lynch
$50 billion deal from Hell

2. Company Description

Merrill Lynch was one of the world's leading wealth management, capital markets and advisory companies, with offices in 40 countries and territories and total client assets of approximately $1.6 trillion.

3. As an investment bank, it was a leading global trader and underwriter of securities and derivatives and serves as a strategic advisor to corporations, governments, institutions and individuals worldwide. 4. Bank of America is one of the world's largest financial institutions. 5. Nation's largest retail bank, credit card company and mortgage lender 6. Bank of America offers industry leading support to more than 4 million small business owners through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services.