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Bank of New York Mellon Corp 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 19, 2011)

Filed April 19, 2011For Securities:BKBK-PKBNYBNY-PK

Summary

This 8-K filing by The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) on April 19, 2011, primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for the first quarter of 2011. The report itself does not contain the detailed financial figures but instead furnishes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that provides this information. Investors should refer to the attached press release for specifics on revenue, earnings, and other key operational metrics for the period ending March 31, 2011. The filing emphasizes that the press release and its contents are furnished, not filed, under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the information is not considered legally binding for Section 18 purposes and will not be automatically incorporated by reference into future SEC filings. This distinction is important for understanding the legal implications of the disclosed information.

Key Highlights

  • 1The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation filed an 8-K on April 19, 2011, to report its Q1 2011 results.
  • 2The core information regarding Q1 2011 financial results is provided via an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3The press release was issued on April 19, 2011, announcing the results of operations for the first quarter of 2011.
  • 4The filing clarifies that the press release is furnished, not filed, under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5Information in the press release is not incorporated by reference into future SEC filings.
  • 6This 8-K serves as an official notification mechanism for the company's quarterly performance announcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The detailed financial results for The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's first quarter of 2011 are provided in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

When a document is 'furnished,' it means it's provided to the SEC for informational purposes, but it is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Information 'filed' generally carries more legal weight and is incorporated by reference into registration statements and other filings.

No, the filing explicitly states that the information provided in the press release is not incorporated by reference into any future filings the Registrant has made or may make under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

The press release, and thus the financial results being announced, pertain to the first quarter of 2011, which ended on March 31, 2011.