10-QPeriod: Q2 FY2007

Bank of New York Mellon Corp Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Jun 30, 2007

Filed August 8, 2007For Securities:BKBK-PKBNYBNY-PK

Summary

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY Mellon) reported solid financial results for the second quarter of 2007, marked by the successful completion of its merger with Mellon Financial Corporation on July 1, 2007. The company demonstrated strong growth across its key business segments, particularly in asset servicing and asset & wealth management, driven by increased transaction volumes and organic growth. Total revenue for the quarter reached $2.03 billion, with net income at $445 million, translating to diluted EPS of $0.62. Excluding merger and integration costs, adjusted diluted EPS was $0.66. The company continues to benefit from long-term secular trends in financial asset growth and globalization, with a significant portion of its revenue derived internationally. BNY Mellon's balance sheet remains robust, with total assets increasing to $126.3 billion. The company maintained strong capital ratios, with Tier I capital at 8.09%. Credit quality remained excellent, with a low nonperforming assets ratio of 0.1% and a declining allowance for credit losses relative to loans. The strategic focus on fee-based securities servicing and asset management businesses continues to drive performance, positioning the company for sustained growth.

Key Highlights

  • 1Completed the merger with Mellon Financial Corporation on July 1, 2007, creating a larger, more diversified financial services entity.
  • 2Reported strong revenue growth of 15% year-over-year in Fee and other revenue, reaching $1.58 billion.
  • 3Asset servicing fees increased by 17% year-over-year, reflecting robust transaction volumes and organic growth.
  • 4Asset and wealth management fees grew by 25% year-over-year, demonstrating success in attracting and retaining assets under management.
  • 5Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.62, or $0.66 excluding merger and integration costs, showing solid profitability.
  • 6Assets under custody and administration reached $14.9 trillion, and assets under management totaled $153 billion, indicating significant scale.
  • 7Maintained excellent asset quality with a nonperforming assets ratio of 0.1% and a declining allowance for credit losses.

Frequently Asked Questions

The merger with Mellon, completed on July 1, 2007, is accounted for as a purchase. Financial results from July 1, 2007, onwards reflect the combined entity. The report indicates that the merger is expected to create significant synergies and position the company for future growth. While there were merger and integration expenses in the quarter ($47 million pre-tax), adjusted earnings per share show continued strong operational performance.

Fee and other revenue, which constitutes a significant portion of the company's total revenue (78%), showed strong year-over-year growth. Key drivers included asset servicing fees (up 17%) and asset and wealth management fees (up 25%), reflecting increased client activity and effective asset gathering. Net interest revenue also increased, benefiting from higher deposit balances, particularly from the Acquired Corporate Trust Business.

The company continues to demonstrate excellent asset quality. The nonperforming assets ratio remained low at 0.1%. The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans decreased to 1.08% from 1.35% in the prior year's quarter, indicating improved credit quality or reduced risk within the loan portfolio. The provision for credit losses was a credit of $15 million, reflecting favorable conditions.

Non-interest expense increased by 22% year-over-year, primarily driven by merger and integration expenses related to the Mellon merger and the Acquired Corporate Trust Business. Other factors contributing to the increase included higher staff expenses (compensation, incentives) due to headcount increases related to acquisitions, and increased professional, legal, and other purchased services.