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Bank of New York Mellon Corp 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 20, 2010)

Filed January 20, 2010For Securities:BKBK-PKBNYBNY-PK

Summary

This 8-K filing from The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) reports on their financial results for the full year and fourth quarter of 2009. The company issued a press release on January 20, 2010, to announce these results, which is furnished as an exhibit to this filing. Investors can find key performance indicators and financial condition details within the press release. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it serves as the official notification that BK has disclosed its 2009 year-end and Q4 2009 operational results. The filing emphasizes that the press release is furnished and not 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it is not subject to the same liabilities for misstatements or omissions.

Key Highlights

  • 1BK filed an 8-K on January 20, 2010, to report its full-year and Q4 2009 financial results.
  • 2The results were announced via a press release issued on January 20, 2010, which is included as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3The press release contains details on the company's operations and financial condition for the relevant periods.
  • 4Information provided in the press release is furnished, not filed, under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5This means the press release is not subject to the same liability as filed information.
  • 6The filing itself is brief, primarily directing investors to the accompanying press release for detailed financial information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's (BK) financial results for the full year 2009 and the fourth quarter of 2009. The detailed results are presented in an accompanying press release.

The actual financial results for the full year and fourth quarter of 2009 are detailed in the press release dated January 20, 2010, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this press release for specific figures and operational commentary.

When a document is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 of an 8-K, it means it is being provided to the SEC but is not subject to the strict liability provisions of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This typically implies that the company is sharing information voluntarily but is not legally bound by the same level of scrutiny for misstatements or omissions as if it were 'filed'.

No, the 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial metrics such as earnings per share, revenue, or balance sheet details. This information is contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) that is furnished with the 8-K.