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STATE STREET CORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Mar 11, 2015)

Filed March 11, 2015For Securities:STTSTT-PG

Summary

State Street Corporation (STT) announced on March 11, 2015, that the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System did not object to its capital plan for 2015. This clearance is a significant positive development, indicating regulatory confidence in State Street's financial stability and capital management. The approved capital plan includes provisions for returning capital to shareholders through both dividend increases and share repurchases, signaling a commitment to enhancing shareholder value. The key components of the plan involve a proposed increase in the quarterly common stock dividend to $0.34 per share from $0.30, effective from the second quarter of 2015, subject to board approval. Additionally, State Street's Board has authorized a new common stock purchase program of up to $1.8 billion, set to commence on April 1, 2015, and run through June 30, 2016. This dual approach of increasing dividends and executing share buybacks demonstrates a balanced strategy for capital deployment.

Key Highlights

  • 1Federal Reserve approval received for State Street's 2015 capital plan.
  • 2Proposed increase in quarterly common stock dividend to $0.34 per share, up from $0.30.
  • 3New common stock repurchase program authorized for up to $1.8 billion.
  • 4Share repurchase program effective from April 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016.
  • 5Capital plan indicates regulatory confidence in State Street's financial health and capital management.
  • 6Increased capital return to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.
  • 7Dividend increase and share repurchase timing and amounts are subject to further Board of Directors' approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Federal Reserve's non-objection signifies regulatory approval and confidence in State Street's financial strength and its ability to manage its capital effectively. This clearance is crucial for financial institutions as it allows them to proceed with planned capital actions like dividend increases and share buybacks.

State Street intends to increase its quarterly common stock dividend from $0.30 to $0.34 per share, starting in the second quarter of 2015. Additionally, a new common stock purchase program has been authorized, allowing the company to buy back up to $1.8 billion of its stock between April 1, 2015, and June 30, 2016.

While the Federal Reserve has not objected to the capital plan, the final declaration, timing, and exact amounts of the common stock dividend and the commencement and execution of share repurchases are still subject to consideration and approval by State Street's Board of Directors at their relevant meetings. The share repurchase program's continuation also depends on market conditions and the company's financial performance.

The filing includes a comprehensive list of forward-looking statements and associated risks. These risks include, but are not limited to, changes in financial markets, interest rates, regulatory frameworks, credit quality of counterparties and investments, operational risks, and competitive pressures. Any of these factors could impact State Street's financial performance and its ability to execute its capital plan as announced.