Summary
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) reported its first quarter 2011 results, demonstrating solid performance driven by its core Investment Management and Investment Services businesses. Net income applicable to common shareholders was $625 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, representing an increase from the prior year quarter. Total revenue grew to $3.65 billion, primarily fueled by a 12% year-over-year increase in fee and other revenue, reaching $2.84 billion. Assets under custody and administration (AUC) hit a record $25.5 trillion, and assets under management (AUM) also reached a new high of $1.23 trillion, reflecting strong client inflows and positive market performance. Strategically, BNY Mellon announced a definitive agreement to sell its Shareowner Services business to sharpen its focus on its core growth areas and enhance capital ratios. The company also received regulatory approval for a capital plan, leading to a significant 44% increase in its quarterly dividend and expanded share repurchase authorization. These actions underscore BNY Mellon's commitment to returning capital to shareholders while strategically positioning itself for future growth.
Financial Highlights
38 data points| Revenue | $3.60B |
| Operating Income | $625.00M |
| Interest Expense | $150.00M |
| Net Income | $625.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.50 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.50 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.23B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.24B |
Key Highlights
- 1Net income of $625 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, up from $559 million ($0.46 per share) in Q1 2010.
- 2Total revenue increased to $3.65 billion from $3.36 billion in Q1 2010.
- 3Fee and other revenue grew 12% year-over-year to $2.84 billion, driven by strong performance in Investment Services and Investment Management.
- 4Assets Under Custody and Administration (AUC) reached a record $25.5 trillion, up from $22.4 trillion in Q1 2010.
- 5Assets Under Management (AUM) reached a record $1.23 trillion, up 11% from $1.11 trillion in Q1 2010.
- 6The company announced a definitive agreement to sell its Shareowner Services business for $550 million, expecting a pre-tax gain.
- 7The Board of Directors authorized a 44% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.13 per share, payable in May 2011.