Exhibit 1(a) FORM OF DEALER MANAGER AGREEMENTDealer Manager Agreement • December 24th, 1996 • Fleet Capital Trust I • National commercial banks • New York
ACCEPTED: Sincerely, FLEET FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. GEORGESON & COMPANY INC.Fleet Capital Trust I • December 24th, 1996 • National commercial banks
out of Georgeson's fulfillment of the Agreement (except for any loss, damage, expense, liability or claim arising out of Georgeson's own negligence or misconduct). At its election, Fleet may assume the defense of any such action. Georgeson hereby agrees to advise Fleet of any such liability or claim promptly after receipt of any notice thereof. The indemnification contained in this paragraph will survive the term of the Agreement. 7. Georgeson agrees to preserve the confidentiality of all non-public information provided by Fleet or its agents for our use in providing services under this Agreement, or information developed by Georgeson based upon such non-public information. If the above is agreed to by you, please sign and return the enclosed duplicate of this Agreement to Georgeson & Company Inc., Wall Street Plaza, New York, New York 10005, Attention: Marcy Roth, Contract Administrator.
