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Bank of New York Mellon Corp 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 28, 2009)

Filed July 28, 2009For Securities:BKBK-PKBNYBNY-PK

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) on July 28, 2009, primarily serves to furnish investors with information related to the company's second-quarter 2009 financial results. The core of the filing consists of the Quarterly Earnings Review and Financial Trends reports, made available to the public on July 22, 2009, in conjunction with a conference call and webcast. While this filing does not contain new material events, it provides investors with detailed insights into BK's operational performance and financial condition for the second quarter. The company's management believes that the provided information, including certain non-GAAP financial measures, offers valuable perspectives for analyzing ongoing operations, facilitating period-over-period comparisons, and understanding the impact of both taxable and tax-exempt revenues.

Key Highlights

  • 1BK filed an 8-K on July 28, 2009, to report on its Q2 2009 financial results.
  • 2The filing includes a Quarterly Earnings Review (Exhibit 99.1) and Financial Trends information (Exhibit 99.2) for Q2 2009.
  • 3These documents were made available on the company website and presented during a conference call on July 22, 2009.
  • 4The provided financial information is furnished, not filed, meaning it's for informational purposes and not subject to the full legal liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 5Management believes the included financial measures, potentially non-GAAP, are useful for investors in analyzing ongoing operations and comparing performance.
  • 6The presentation aims to facilitate comparisons with prior periods and highlight the impact of various revenue sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially furnish investors with the details of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's financial results for the second quarter of 2009. This includes a Quarterly Earnings Review and Financial Trends report, which were previously presented to the public.

The financial information, specifically Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, is 'furnished' to the SEC, not 'filed'. This means that while the information is made available to investors, it does not carry the same legal implications under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as 'filed' information.

The filing mentions that the provided financial information may include 'non-GAAP financial measures'. Management believes these measures are useful because they help investors analyze the company's financial results and ongoing operational trends, facilitate comparisons with previous periods, and provide a clearer understanding of how management monitors performance, including the impact of different revenue types.

The detailed financial information, including the Quarterly Earnings Review and Financial Trends for Q2 2009, were made available on The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's website on July 22, 2009, in conjunction with a conference call. These documents are included as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 to this 8-K filing.