Summary
This 8-K filing from The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) announces an adjustment to its previously reported fourth quarter 2014 financial results. The company has recognized an additional after-tax litigation expense of $598 million, primarily related to foreign exchange actions. This adjustment is made in anticipation of resolving these legal matters and has led to a significant reduction in the aggregate range of reasonably possible losses for legal proceedings for the quarter. As a consequence of this litigation expense, BNY Mellon's regulatory capital ratios have been slightly impacted. The Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio has been adjusted down to 11.2% from 11.6%, and the leverage capital ratio has been adjusted to 5.6% from 5.7%. These figures are based on Basel III components and methodologies. Investors should note that this filing amends and restates a prior earnings release and that the information provided contains forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties.
Key Highlights
- 1BNY Mellon recorded an additional $598 million after-tax litigation expense for Q4 2014.
- 2The expense is primarily related to the resolution of foreign exchange-related legal actions.
- 3This adjustment significantly reduces the aggregate range of reasonably possible losses for legal proceedings.
- 4The CET1 ratio has been adjusted downwards to 11.2% from 11.6%.
- 5The leverage capital ratio has been adjusted downwards to 5.6% from 5.7%.
- 6The capital ratios are calculated based on Basel III components and the Advanced Approach framework.
- 7This filing amends and restates the January 23, 2015 earnings release.