What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform the public and investors about the second quarter 2007 financial results of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, which was formed by the merger of The Bank of New York Company, Inc. and Mellon Financial Corporation on July 1, 2007. It primarily furnishes the company's Quarterly Earnings Summary document.

What is Exhibit 99.1?

Exhibit 99.1 is the "The Bank of New York Mellon Quarterly Earnings Summary" for the second quarter of 2007, dated July 19, 2007. This document contains the detailed financial results and operational information discussed in the company's conference call and webcast.

Are the financial measures in Exhibit 99.1 considered GAAP?

The filing states that Exhibit 99.1 may contain "non-GAAP financial measures." Management believes these non-GAAP measures are useful for the investment community in analyzing the financial results and trends of ongoing operations, facilitating comparisons with prior periods, and evaluating the impact of revenues from different sources.

Is the information in Exhibit 99.1 considered 'filed' with the SEC?

No, the filing explicitly states that Exhibit 99.1 is "furnished" pursuant to General Instruction B.2. of Form 8-K, meaning it is provided for informational purposes and is not considered "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It is also not incorporated by reference into other SEC filings.

Bank of New York Mellon Corp 8-K: Earnings & Results

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This Form 8-K filing by The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) reports on its second quarter 2007 earnings, the first as a combined entity following the merger of The Bank of New York Company, Inc. ("BNY") and Mellon Financial Corporation ("MFC") on July 1, 2007. The primary focus of this filing is the dissemination of the "Quarterly Earnings Summary" document, which was made available on July 19, 2007, and discussed in a conference call and webcast. This summary provides key financial results and operational performance data for the combined entity's inaugural quarter. Investors should note that the "Quarterly Earnings Summary" (Exhibit 99.1) contains information that may be considered "non-GAAP financial measures." Management presents these measures as useful tools for analyzing ongoing operational results and trends, facilitating comparisons with prior periods, and reflecting the basis on which performance is monitored. The filing emphasizes that this information is furnished, not filed, and is not incorporated into other SEC filings, meaning it is intended for informational purposes regarding the Q2 2007 performance of the newly formed BNY Mellon.

Key Highlights

1The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) filed an 8-K on July 24, 2007, reporting on the second quarter of 2007.
2The filing follows the merger of The Bank of New York Company, Inc. and Mellon Financial Corporation, effective July 1, 2007.
3The primary purpose of the filing is to furnish the "Quarterly Earnings Summary" for the second quarter of 2007.
4This earnings summary was made available on July 19, 2007, and discussed during a conference call and webcast.
5Exhibit 99.1 contains the "Quarterly Earnings Summary" and is furnished, not filed, with the SEC.
6The earnings summary may include non-GAAP financial measures, which management believes are useful for investors to analyze ongoing operations and trends.
7The company aims to provide a clear view of financial performance, including revenues from both taxable and tax-exempt sources, facilitating comparisons.

Bank of New York Mellon Corp 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 25, 2007)

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