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STATE STREET CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 20, 2009)

Filed January 20, 2009For Securities:STTSTT-PG

Summary

This Form 8-K filed by State Street Corporation on January 20, 2009, primarily serves to announce its fourth quarter and full-year 2008 financial results via an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1). The filing also includes supplemental presentations on its asset-backed commercial paper conduit program and investment portfolio (Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3). Crucially, the report details significant risk factors that emerged or were amplified during the 2008 financial crisis. State Street highlights its exposure to global financial market disruptions, the ongoing worldwide economic recession, and counterparty risk, particularly in light of the failures of major financial institutions like Lehman Brothers. The company also discloses substantial unrealized losses in its investment securities portfolio and potential impacts from liquidity and interest-rate risks associated with its asset-backed commercial paper conduits. A notable event mentioned is the $2 billion investment received from the U.S. Treasury under the TARP program, which imposes restrictions on dividends and executive compensation.

Key Highlights

  • 1State Street Corporation reported its fourth quarter and full-year 2008 financial results on January 20, 2009.
  • 2The company has significant exposure to global financial market disruptions and the ongoing worldwide economic recession.
  • 3State Street disclosed substantial unrealized losses in its investment securities portfolio as of December 31, 2008.
  • 4The filing details risks associated with its asset-backed commercial paper conduits, including liquidity and potential consolidation requirements.
  • 5The company received a $2 billion investment from the U.S. Treasury under the TARP Capital Purchase Program in October 2008.
  • 6Significant counterparty risk is highlighted, with specific mention of losses and indemnification related to Lehman Brothers.
  • 7Risk factors have been amended to correct specific data points regarding unregistered cash collateral pools in the securities lending program.

Frequently Asked Questions

This Form 8-K primarily serves to furnish the press release announcing State Street's results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2008. The specific financial figures are detailed in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is incorporated by reference.

The filing emphasizes risks stemming from the 2008 financial crisis, including global market disruptions, the economic recession, counterparty risk (especially following Lehman Brothers' collapse), significant unrealized losses in its investment portfolio, and liquidity risks associated with its asset-backed commercial paper conduits. Potential consolidation of these conduits onto its balance sheet is also noted as a risk.

Yes, in October 2008, State Street received a $2 billion investment from the U.S. Treasury under the TARP Capital Purchase Program. This investment comes with restrictions on dividend increases, stock repurchases, and executive compensation.

Yes, the filing mentions indemnification obligations and potential losses related to customer repurchase agreements with Lehman Brothers. It also discusses risks related to customer losses in investment pools managed by State Street, particularly concerning stable value accounts where the company provided financial support, and potential claims related to its securities lending program's cash collateral pools.