Replies to post #3034 on Bank of America Corp (BAC)

[Softechie]

The new emphasis on tangible capital is a thornier issue for Bank of America (BAC), with a 2.6% tangible-capital ratio, and Wells Fargo (WFC), with a 2.8% ratio. Like Citi, they could meet a 4% minimum by having the government or private investors convert some preferred shares to common. The problem is that such a conversion would leave current holders of common stock owning less of Bank of America and Wells Fargo.

Barrons.