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STATE STREET CORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Nov 25, 2024)

Filed November 25, 2024For Securities:STTSTT-PG

Summary

State Street Corporation (STT) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, State Street Bank and Trust Company, successfully issued $2.25 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior notes. This issuance includes $300 million in Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2026, $1.15 billion in 4.594% Senior Notes due 2026, and $800 million in 4.782% Senior Notes due 2029. The notes were issued under an exemption from registration and the proceeds are expected to be approximately $2.241 billion after deducting expenses and discounts. This debt issuance provides State Street Bank with additional capital and diversifies its funding sources. Investors should note that the proceeds are not designated for a specific purpose beyond general corporate uses and strengthening the bank's financial position. The details of the issuance, including the terms of the notes and the fiscal agency agreement, have been filed as exhibits.

Key Highlights

  • 1State Street Bank and Trust Company issued $2.25 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior notes.
  • 2The issuance comprises three tranches: $300 million Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2026, $1.15 billion 4.594% Senior Notes due 2026, and $800 million 4.782% Senior Notes due 2029.
  • 3The offering was conducted as an exempt transaction under Section 3(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
  • 4State Street Bank expects to receive net proceeds of approximately $2.241 billion from the offering.
  • 5The company entered into a fiscal agency agreement with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association.
  • 6The notes were sold pursuant to a purchase agreement with a syndicate of initial purchasers, including Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Academy Securities, Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC.
  • 7The filing includes detailed exhibits such as the Fiscal Agency Agreement and forms of the issued notes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this debt issuance is to raise capital for State Street Bank and Trust Company. While not explicitly stated for a specific use, such issuances generally serve to strengthen the company's balance sheet, diversify funding sources, and support ongoing operations and strategic initiatives.

The issuance consists of three tranches: Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2026 with a principal amount of $300 million, 4.594% Senior Notes due 2026 with a principal amount of $1.15 billion, and 4.782% Senior Notes due 2029 with a principal amount of $800 million. Specific details regarding covenants and other terms are available in the filed Fiscal Agency Agreement.

No, these senior notes were issued in an offering exempt from registration under Section 3(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. This typically applies to securities issued by banks.

State Street Bank expects to receive approximately $2.241 billion in net proceeds from the offering after deducting initial purchaser discounts and estimated offering expenses.