On July 22, 2008, the Wachovia Corporation posted an $8.9 billion loss for its second quarter.The New York Times: Posting Huge Loss, Wachovia Tries to Purge Lending... (July 22, 2008) In additon to slashing its quarterly dividend by 87 percent, Wachovia announced it would cut more than 10,700 jobs.Forbes: Wachovia Wanes (July 22, 2008)
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"These bottom-line results are disappointing and unacceptable. While to some degree they reflect industry headwinds and weaker macroeconomic conditions, they also reflect performance for which we at Wachovia also accept responsibility."—Lanty Smith, Wachovia chairmanThe New York Times: Posting Huge Loss, Wachovia Tries to Purge Lending... (July 22, 2008)