Summary
Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (BK) reported its third-quarter 2015 results, showing a net income applicable to common shareholders of $820 million, or $0.74 per diluted common share. This represents a decrease from the $1.1 billion reported in the prior year quarter, primarily due to the absence of significant gains from asset sales in the prior year. However, the company saw growth in its Investment Services fees, which increased by 2% year-over-year, driven by net new business and organic growth in key areas like Global Collateral Services and Asset Servicing. Despite a slight decrease in Assets Under Management (AUM) sequentially, year-over-year AUM remained flat at $1.63 trillion, supported by higher market values and the Cutwater acquisition. The company also managed its expenses effectively, with a 10% year-over-year decrease in noninterest expense, partly due to a stronger U.S. dollar and cost-reduction initiatives. BNY Mellon's capital position remains strong, with its estimated CET1 ratio (Advanced Approach, fully phased-in) at 9.3%, although down from the prior quarter. The company also announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters and addressed an operational disruption caused by a SunGard system issue, which is now resolved. Overall, the report indicates a solid operational performance with growth in core fee-based businesses, while managing expenses and maintaining a healthy capital base, despite some headwinds from foreign currency fluctuations and market conditions.
Financial Highlights
37 data points| Revenue | $3.79B |
| Interest Expense | $79.00M |
| Net Income | $833.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.74 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.74 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.10B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.11B |
Key Highlights
- 1Net income applicable to common shareholders was $820 million ($0.74 per diluted share), down from $1.1 billion ($0.93 per diluted share) in Q3 2014, excluding certain gains in the prior year.
- 2Assets Under Custody/Administration (AUC/A) increased to $28.5 trillion, up from $28.3 trillion year-over-year, driven by net new business, partly offset by a stronger USD and lower equity markets.
- 3Assets Under Management (AUM) were $1.63 trillion, flat year-over-year, driven by higher market values and acquisitions, offset by a stronger USD.
- 4Investment services fees increased 2% year-over-year to $1.85 billion, supported by net new business and organic growth in Global Collateral Services, Broker-Dealer Services, and Asset Servicing.
- 5Investment management and performance fees decreased 6% year-over-year to $829 million, primarily due to lower performance fees and market values, partially offset by the Cutwater acquisition.
- 6Foreign exchange and other trading revenue increased 17% year-over-year to $179 million, driven by higher volatility and volumes.
- 7Noninterest expense decreased 10% year-over-year to $2.68 billion, reflecting cost control measures, a stronger U.S. dollar, and reduced legal expenses.