01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed September 22, 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 with the State of Delaware on September 22, 2026.
This filing formally removes all provisions related to its Series F Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock from its Restated Certificate of Incorporation. This action is a consequence of the complete redemption of all outstanding shares of the Series F Preferred Stock, which occurred on September 20, 2026. For investors, this development signifies the closure of the Series F Preferred Stock as a class of equity.
The elimination from the charter means that the rights and terms associated with this specific preferred stock series no longer exist as part of BK's corporate structure. Investors holding or previously holding this series should take note of its complete extinguishment. The company has provided the Certificate of Elimination as an exhibit to this filing.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- BK filed a Certificate of Elimination for its Series F Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock with Delaware on September 22, 2026.
- The Certificate of Elimination removes all provisions related to the Series F Preferred Stock from the company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation.
- All outstanding shares of the Series F Preferred Stock were redeemed on September 20, 2026.
- The elimination is effective immediately upon filing the Certificate of Elimination.
- The company has made the Certificate of Elimination available as an exhibit to this 8-K filing.
- This action effectively terminates the existence of the Series F Preferred Stock as a component of BK's capital structure.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Certificate of Elimination filed by BK?
The Certificate of Elimination formally removes all terms and provisions pertaining to the Series F Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock from The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's Restated Certificate of Incorporation. This action is a direct result of the complete redemption of all shares of this preferred stock series.
What happened to the Series F Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock?
All outstanding shares of the Series F Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock were fully redeemed by The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation on September 20, 2026. Following this redemption, the company proceeded to eliminate this stock series from its corporate charter.
Does this filing affect current common stockholders of BK?
For current common stockholders, this filing is unlikely to have a direct, immediate impact. The action concerns a specific series of preferred stock that has already been redeemed. It streamlines the company's capital structure by removing a formerly existing class of preferred stock.
Where can I find the official documentation related to this action?
The Certificate of Elimination relating to the Series F Preferred Stock, dated September 22, 2026, is filed as Exhibit 3.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
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