8-KRegulation FD

STATE STREET CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (May 17, 2010)

Filed May 17, 2010For Securities:STTSTT-PG

Summary

State Street Corporation (STT) filed an 8-K report on May 17, 2010, to announce the completion of its acquisition of Intesa Sanpaolo's Securities Services business (ISPSS). This strategic move involved a cash payment of €1.28 billion, financed by available capital, and included the global custody, depository banking, correspondent banking, and fund administration operations of ISPSS, primarily in Italy and Luxembourg. The acquisition also establishes a long-term investment servicing agreement with Intesa Sanpaolo, under which State Street will provide services to Intesa Sanpaolo's investment management affiliates, such as Eurizon Capital. State Street plans to inject approximately €450 million in additional capital to support the acquired business's balance sheet, subject to potential adjustments at closing. This expansion signals State Street's intent to strengthen its European presence and service offerings in key financial markets.

Key Highlights

  • 1State Street Corporation completed the acquisition of Intesa Sanpaolo's Securities Services business (ISPSS) on May 17, 2010.
  • 2The acquisition cost was €1.28 billion in cash, funded by State Street's existing capital.
  • 3The acquired business includes global custody, depository banking, correspondent banking, and fund administration services.
  • 4Operations in Italy and Luxembourg are part of the acquired ISPSS business.
  • 5A long-term investment servicing agreement was established with Intesa Sanpaolo, covering their investment management affiliates like Eurizon Capital.
  • 6State Street will provide approximately €450 million in additional capital to support the ISPSS balance sheet, subject to closing adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 8-K filing announces the completion of State Street Corporation's acquisition of Intesa Sanpaolo's Securities Services business (ISPSS), detailing the key terms and strategic implications of the transaction.

State Street paid €1.28 billion in cash for ISPSS. The acquisition was financed through State Street's available capital.

The acquired business encompasses global custody, depository banking, correspondent banking (banca corrispondente), and fund administration services.

State Street has entered into a long-term investment servicing agreement with Intesa Sanpaolo to service its investment management affiliates, including Eurizon Capital, indicating an ongoing strategic partnership.

Yes, State Street intends to support the acquired ISPSS balance sheet with approximately €450 million of additional capital, though this amount is subject to a closing adjustment mechanism.