Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY Mellon)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: October 19, 2021
Reporting Period: Third quarter ended September 30, 2021
This filing announces the release of financial results for the third quarter of 2021. The report incorporates by reference the Earnings Release (Exhibit 99.1), Financial Supplement (Exhibit 99.2), and Financial Highlights presentation (Exhibit 99.3).
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text serves as a cover document for the earnings release and does not contain specific numerical data regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These figures are contained within the attached exhibits (99.1, 99.2, and 99.3) which are referenced but not included in the source text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details on material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms that results for the third quarter of 2021 have been released.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
- Conference Call: BNY Mellon scheduled a conference call and webcast on October 19, 2021, to discuss third-quarter financial results and outlook.
- Exhibits: A Financial Highlights presentation (Exhibit 99.3) was prepared for the conference call.
- Liability Disclaimer: Portions of the Earnings Release (Exhibit 99.1) and the Financial Highlights presentation (Exhibit 99.3) are explicitly excluded from being deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Earnings Release) for specific revenue, net income, and earnings per share figures.
- Consult Exhibit 99.2 (Financial Supplement) for detailed balance sheet data, liquidity metrics, and debt levels.
- Examine Exhibit 99.3 (Financial Highlights) for management's outlook and forward-looking statements.
- Verify the specific content of the "Excluded Section" in Exhibit 99.1 to understand which forward-looking statements are not subject to Section 18 liabilities.