Insider Trading March 14, 2026

Bank of America International President Sells $4.4 Million in Shares

Bernard A. Mensah reduced his stake as the bank reports modest top-line gains and moves to redeem yen-denominated notes

By Avery Klein BAC
Bank of America International President Sells $4.4 Million in Shares
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Bernard A. Mensah, President, International at Bank of America Corp (BAC), disposed of 94,000 shares on March 12, 2026, raising $4,412,642. The sale leaves Mensah with 170,184 shares directly held. The transaction coincides with Bank of America's first-quarter updates showing at least 7% year-over-year net interest income growth and mixed signals in credit card spending trends. The bank also plans a March 18 redemption of ¥27.8 billion in senior notes and is playing a role in the distribution strategy for SpaceX's planned initial public offering.

Key Points

  • Bernard A. Mensah sold 94,000 Bank of America shares on March 12, 2026, for $4,412,642 with prices between $46.915 and $46.965.
  • After the sale Mensah directly owns 170,184 shares; BAC trades at $46.72, down 14.6% YTD but up nearly 17% over the past year.
  • Bank of America's first-quarter metrics include at least 7% year-over-year net interest income growth, double-digit wealth management fee gains, 10% higher investment banking revenue, and low-double-digit growth in markets revenue; the bank will redeem ¥27.8 billion of senior notes on March 18.

Bernard A. Mensah, who serves as President, International at Bank of America Corp (NYSE: BAC), sold 94,000 shares of common stock on March 12, 2026. The total proceeds from the transaction were $4,412,642, with the execution prices ranging from $46.915 to $46.965 per share.

Following the disposition, Mensah directly holds 170,184 shares of the bank. At the time of reporting, Bank of America's shares were trading at $46.72, a level that represents a 14.6% decline year-to-date while marking an almost 17% gain over the prior 12 months.

The sale comes amid a set of corporate results and capital actions disclosed by the bank. In its first-quarter commentary, Bank of America said net interest income rose by at least 7% year-over-year. The firm also reported a double-digit increase in wealth management fees, a 10% rise in investment banking revenue, and markets revenue that expanded by a low double-digit percentage.

Consumer spending signals were mixed. U.S. credit card spending in February increased 3.8% year-over-year, which the bank noted was the ninth straight month of acceleration. On a month-over-month basis, however, February credit card spending declined by 5.4%, a deterioration described as slightly worse than typical seasonal patterns.

On the liability front, Bank of America said it will redeem ¥27.8 billion of its 0.534% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes on March 18.

Separately, the bank figures into the distribution plan for SpaceX's proposed initial public offering. According to the arrangement described, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs are expected to concentrate on institutional investors, while Bank of America and Citi will oversee share sales to individual investors. JPMorgan Chase is named as an advisor for the transaction.

The sale by Mensah is noted alongside a reference to InvestingPro, which highlights that management has been actively repurchasing shares - listed as one of 8+ ProTips available to subscribers. The platform's Pro Research Report is cited as offering more detailed coverage of BAC in the context of over 1,400 U.S. equities.


Context and disclosure limitations - The details above reflect the reported insider transaction, the bank's recent operating commentary and announced note redemption. No further commentary on motives or future expectations is included beyond what the company and the filing specified.

Risks

  • Month-over-month credit card spending declined 5.4% in February, slightly worse than seasonal patterns - a consumer spending risk that affects the bank's card and consumer lending businesses.
  • The planned redemption of ¥27.8 billion in senior notes represents a funding and liability management action that could affect short-term liquidity dynamics.
  • Insider selling, such as Mensah's transaction, may be interpreted by some market participants as a change in insider exposure, which can influence investor sentiment toward the bank's shares.

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