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STATE STREET CORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Aug 12, 2026)

Filed August 12, 2026For Securities:STTSTT-PG

Summary

State Street Corporation (STT) announced on August 12, 2026, the successful completion of a public offering of 500,000 depositary shares. Each depositary share represents a 1/100th ownership interest in the company's newly established Fixed Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series L. This preferred stock has a liquidation preference of $100,000 per share, making each depositary share equivalent to $1,000. The offering, conducted under a registration statement on Form S-3, is expected to generate approximately $495.7 million in net proceeds for State Street after accounting for underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses. This capital infusion provides State Street with additional financial flexibility and strengthens its capital base.

Key Highlights

  • 1State Street completed a public offering of 500,000 depositary shares representing Series L Preferred Stock.
  • 2The offering generated approximately $495.7 million in net proceeds for the company.
  • 3The Series L Preferred Stock is non-cumulative and perpetual, with a liquidation preference of $100,000 per share.
  • 4The offering was made pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-3.
  • 5Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC acted as representatives of the underwriters.
  • 6A new Series L Fixed Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock has been established.
  • 7The net proceeds will enhance State Street's capital resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Series L Preferred Stock is Fixed Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. Each depositary share represents a 1/100th ownership interest, with a liquidation preference of $100,000 per share ($1,000 per depositary share). It is non-cumulative, meaning missed dividends are not accumulated.

State Street expects to receive approximately $495.7 million in net proceeds from the offering after deducting underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses.

While not explicitly stated as a purpose in the filing, preferred stock offerings are typically undertaken to strengthen a company's capital base, enhance regulatory capital ratios, and provide financial flexibility for strategic initiatives or general corporate purposes.

The offering was underwritten by a syndicate led by Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, acting as representatives of the underwriters.