BNY Announces Redemption of 1,000,000 Depositary Shares, Each Representing a 1/100th Interest in a Share of its Series G Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock

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BNY Mellon (NYSE: BK) has announced the redemption of all outstanding Series G Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock and corresponding depositary shares. The redemption involves 1,000,000 Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/100th interest in the Series G Preferred Stock.

The redemption will occur on September 20, 2025, with payment scheduled for September 22, 2025. Shareholders will receive $1,000 per Depositary Share (equivalent to $100,000 per Series G Preferred Stock share). After the redemption date, the shares will no longer be outstanding, and dividends will cease to accrue.

Positive

• Demonstrates financial flexibility and strong capital position to execute redemption
• Potential reduction in dividend payment obligations
• Simplification of capital structure

Negative

• Reduction in investment options for preferred shareholders seeking steady dividend income

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Capital Markets Specialist

BNY Mellon's $1 billion preferred stock redemption signals balance sheet optimization and confidence in financial position.

BNY Mellon has announced the complete redemption of its Series G Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, affecting 10,000 preferred shares and 1,000,000 depositary shares. This $1 billion transaction (calculated from the $1,000 redemption price per depositary share multiplied by 1,000,000 shares) represents a significant capital management move.

This redemption likely indicates BNY Mellon is optimizing its capital structure. Financial institutions typically issue preferred shares as a flexible capital-raising tool, providing dividend payments that are generally higher than common stock dividends but lower than debt interest. When a bank redeems preferred shares, it's often because:

• The cost of this capital has become less attractive compared to other funding sources
• The institution has sufficient capital strength to reduce higher-cost funding
• Management wants to reduce ongoing dividend obligations

The timing suggests BNY may have assessed that these Series G shares, while providing Tier 1 capital, have become less economically efficient compared to alternative capital sources in the current interest rate environment. The removal of these shares from BNY's capital structure eliminates the associated dividend obligations, potentially freeing up cash flow for other purposes.

The decision to redeem these shares could reflect management's confidence in the bank's capital position and overall financial health. For existing holders of these depositary shares, they'll receive the full $1,000 redemption payment per share on September 22, 2025, in addition to any final dividend payment for which they qualify.

NEW YORK, Sept. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation ("BNY") (NYSE: BK), a global financial services company, today announced that it will redeem all outstanding shares of its Series G Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (the "Series G Preferred Stock") and all of the corresponding depositary shares ("Depositary Shares"), each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of the Series G Preferred Stock. There are currently 10,000 shares of Series G Preferred Stock and 1,000,000 Depositary Shares outstanding.

The redemption date for the Series G Preferred Stock and the Depositary Shares will be the dividend payment date on September 20, 2025 (the "Redemption Date") and payment of the Redemption Payment (as defined below) will be made on the September 22, 2025 (the "Payment Date"). The redemption price for the Depositary Shares will equal $1,000 per Depositary Share (equivalent to $100,000 per share of Series G Preferred Stock) (the "Redemption Payment"). The Redemption Payment does not include the dividend payment that will be payable on the Payment Date to holders of record on the record date for such dividend payment. On and after the Redemption Date, the Series G Preferred Stock and the Depositary Shares will no longer be deemed outstanding and dividends in respect of the Series G Preferred Stock represented by the Depositary Shares will no longer accrue.

Simultaneously with the redemption of the Series G Preferred Stock, the outstanding Depositary Shares will be redeemed in accordance with the applicable procedures of The Depository Trust Company ("DTC"), for an amount per Depositary Share equal to the Redemption Payment. All Depositary Shares are held in book-entry form through DTC and will be redeemed in accordance with the procedures of DTC.

Computershare Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., jointly, are the depositary (the "Depositary"), and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., is the transfer agent and registrar for the Series G Preferred Stock and the Depositary Shares. The Depositary's address and telephone number are as follows:

First Class/Registered/Certified
Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
Attn: Corporate Actions, BNY Redemption Series G
150 Royal Street, Suite 101
Canton, MA 02021
1-800-546-5141 or 1-781-575-2765

Investors in the Depositary Shares should contact the bank or broker through which they hold a beneficial interest in the Depositary Shares for information about obtaining the Redemption Payment for the Depositary Shares in which they have a beneficial interest.

About BNY
BNY is a global financial services company that helps make money work for the world – managing it, moving it and keeping it safe. For more than 240 years BNY has partnered alongside clients, putting its expertise and platforms to work to help them achieve their ambitions. Today BNY helps over 90% of Fortune 100 companies and nearly all the top 100 banks globally access the money they need. BNY supports governments in funding local projects and works with over 90% of the top 100 pension plans to safeguard investments for millions of individuals, and so much more. As of June 30, 2025, BNY oversees $55.8 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration and $2.1 trillion in assets under management.

BNY is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). Headquartered in New York City, BNY has been named among Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies and Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators. Additional information is available on www.bny.com. Follow on LinkedIn or visit the BNY Newsroom for the latest company news.

Contacts:

Media
Anneliese Diedrichs
+1 646 468 6026
anneliese.diedrichs@bny.com

Analysts
Marius Merz
+1 212 298 1480
marius.merz@bny.com

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FAQ

When will BNY Mellon (BK) redeem its Series G Preferred Stock?

BNY Mellon will redeem the Series G Preferred Stock on September 20, 2025, with payment scheduled for September 22, 2025.

How much will BNY Mellon (BK) pay for each Depositary Share in the redemption?

BNY Mellon will pay $1,000 per Depositary Share, which is equivalent to $100,000 per share of Series G Preferred Stock.

How many BNY Mellon (BK) Series G Preferred Stock shares are being redeemed?

BNY Mellon is redeeming 10,000 shares of Series G Preferred Stock and 1,000,000 Depositary Shares.

What should BNY Mellon (BK) Depositary Share holders do to receive their redemption payment?

Holders should contact their bank or broker through which they hold their beneficial interest in the Depositary Shares for information about obtaining the redemption payment.