Bank of America Merrill Lynch Equity Rating Distribution Summary (Sept 2016)

Bank of America Merrill Lynch Equity Rating Distribution Summary (Sept 2016) The document provides internal analyst rating statistics for various industry groups and notes which issuers were recent investment‑banking clients. It contains no specific allegations, financial flows, or links to high‑profile individuals, making it low‑value for investigative leads. Key insights: Shows proportion of Buy/Hold/Sell ratings across sectors.; Identifies which issuers were investment‑banking clients of BofA Merrill Lynch in the prior 12 months.; Describes rating methodology and return expectations.