01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed June 23, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) has filed a Certificate of Elimination to its Restated Certificate of Incorporation, effective June 23, 2026.
This action formally removes all provisions related to its Series H Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock from its charter. This move is a direct consequence of the complete redemption of all outstanding Series H Preferred Stock, which occurred on June 20, 2026. For investors, this filing signifies the extinguishment of the Series H Preferred Stock and the associated rights and obligations.
It simplifies the company's capital structure by removing a class of preferred stock that is no longer outstanding. While this is primarily an administrative and structural update, it confirms the successful retirement of this specific preferred stock series and marks the completion of that financial transaction.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- BK filed a Certificate of Elimination for its Series H Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock.
- The elimination is effective as of June 23, 2026.
- All outstanding shares of Series H Preferred Stock were redeemed on June 20, 2026.
- The filing formally removes all references and provisions related to Series H Preferred Stock from BK's Restated Certificate of Incorporation.
- This action simplifies the company's capital structure by removing a retired class of stock.
- The Certificate of Elimination is filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the 8-K.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Certificate of Elimination filed by BK?
The Certificate of Elimination formally removes all provisions related to the Series H Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock from BK's Restated Certificate of Incorporation. This action is a housekeeping measure following the redemption of all outstanding shares of that preferred stock series.
Has the Series H Preferred Stock been retired?
Yes, all outstanding shares of the Series H Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock were redeemed on June 20, 2026, and the subsequent Certificate of Elimination filed on June 23, 2026, officially removes it from the company's charter.
Does this filing impact existing common or other preferred stockholders?
This filing primarily affects the capital structure of BK by removing a class of preferred stock that is no longer outstanding. It does not directly alter the rights or terms for existing common stockholders or holders of other preferred stock series.
What is the effective date of the elimination of the Series H Preferred Stock?
The Certificate of Elimination was effective upon filing with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on June 23, 2026.
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