8-K/AShareholder Matters

STATE STREET CORP 8-K/A Report, Shareholder Vote Results (Jun 17, 2011)

Filed June 17, 2011For Securities:STTSTT-PG

Summary

This Form 8-K/A filing from State Street Corporation (STT) is an amendment to a prior report, specifically to update investors on a decision made by the Board of Directors following their annual shareholder meeting on May 18, 2011. The primary purpose of this amendment is to disclose the outcome of a shareholder vote on the frequency of advisory votes regarding executive compensation. Investors should note that shareholders overwhelmingly favored holding an advisory vote on executive compensation on an annual basis, rather than every two or three years. In response to this shareholder sentiment, State Street's Board of Directors has confirmed its commitment to holding these advisory votes annually. This decision reflects a responsiveness to shareholder preferences on corporate governance matters.

Key Highlights

  • 1State Street Corporation filed an Amendment No. 1 to its Form 8-K dated May 18, 2011.
  • 2The amendment clarifies a decision regarding the frequency of advisory shareholder votes on executive compensation.
  • 3Shareholders voted on whether to hold executive compensation votes annually, biennially, or triennially.
  • 4The majority of shareholder votes supported an annual frequency for executive compensation advisory votes.
  • 5The Board of Directors has determined that State Street will hold an annual advisory vote on executive compensation.
  • 6This decision aligns with the Board's recommendation and shareholder preference.
  • 7State Street will re-evaluate this frequency determination at a future shareholder advisory vote on the topic.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing is an amendment to a previous 8-K report, specifically to inform investors about the Board of Directors' decision on how often State Street will hold advisory shareholder votes on executive compensation, following the annual shareholder meeting.

Shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favor of holding an advisory vote on executive compensation on an annual basis, which received the highest number of votes compared to biennial or triennial options.

Based on the shareholder vote and other factors, the Board of Directors has decided that State Street will hold an annual advisory vote on executive compensation.

No, State Street has stated that it will re-evaluate this determination regarding the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation in connection with its next shareholder advisory vote on this specific matter.