BNY Mellon grants director 1,592 deferred stock units

Bank of New York Mellon Corp director Rakefet Russak-Aminoach received a grant of 1,592 Deferred Stock Units as equity compensation.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bank of New York Mellon Corp director Rakefet Russak-Aminoach received a grant of 1,592 Deferred Stock Units as equity compensation. These units convert 1-for-1 into Common Stock and increased her directly held deferred units to 8,305.601.

The deferred stock units vest on the earlier of the company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders or one year from the grant date. After her board service ends, vested units are paid in Common Stock in a lump sum or elected annual installments, starting 30 days after service termination. The units also earn dividend equivalents that are reinvested in additional deferred stock units.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 1,592 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Russak-Aminoach Rakefet

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Deferred Stock Units	1,592	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Stock Units — 8,305.601 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. 1-for-1.
2. F2. The deferred stock units vest on the earlier of the date of the Corporation's 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders or one year from the grant date. Vested deferred stock units are payable in shares of Common Stock either in a lump sum or, if the grantee has so elected, in annual installments, in each case beginning the 30th day following the grantee's termination of service as a director of the Corporation. Deferred stock units pay dividend equivalents which are reinvented in additional deferred stock units.
3. F3. N/A.

Key Figures

Deferred stock units granted: 1,592 units Deferred units after grant: 8,305.601 units Vesting trigger: 2027 Annual Meeting / 1 year +2 more

5 metrics

Deferred stock units granted 1,592 units Grant to director on 2026-04-17

Deferred units after grant 8,305.601 units Total directly held following transaction

Vesting trigger 2027 Annual Meeting / 1 year Earlier of 2027 Annual Meeting or one year from grant

Payout start 30 days Begins 30th day after termination of director service

Conversion ratio 1-for-1 Each deferred stock unit into one share of Common Stock

Key Terms

Deferred Stock Units, dividend equivalents, Annual Meeting of Shareholders, lump sum

4 terms

Deferred Stock Units financial

"The deferred stock units vest on the earlier of the date of the Corporation's 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders"

Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.

dividend equivalents financial

"Deferred stock units pay dividend equivalents which are reinvented in additional deferred stock units"

Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.

Annual Meeting of Shareholders regulatory

"on the earlier of the date of the Corporation's 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders or one year from the grant date"

A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.

lump sum financial

"payable in shares of Common Stock either in a lump sum or, if the grantee has so elected, in annual installments"

A lump sum is a single, one-time payment of the full amount owed instead of spreading the same money over multiple smaller payments. For investors, receiving or paying a lump sum affects cash flow, reinvestment opportunities and tax timing—like getting a full paycheck at once rather than regular paychecks—so it changes liquidity, risk exposure and the timing of returns.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Bank of New York Mellon (BK) report for Rakefet Russak-Aminoach?

Rakefet Russak-Aminoach received 1,592 Deferred Stock Units as equity compensation. These units are a grant, not an open-market purchase or sale, and will convert into Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis when ultimately settled.

How many deferred stock units does the BK director hold after this grant?

After the 1,592-unit grant, the director holds 8,305.601 Deferred Stock Units directly. All these units represent future rights to receive Bank of New York Mellon Common Stock, aligning director compensation with long-term shareholder value.

When do the newly granted BK deferred stock units vest?

The deferred stock units vest on the earlier of the company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders or one year from the grant date. This structure ties vesting to both service duration and the shareholder meeting cycle.

How and when are Bank of New York Mellon deferred stock units paid out?

Vested deferred stock units are paid in Common Stock beginning 30 days after the director’s termination of service. Payment can occur either in a single lump sum or in annual installments, depending on the director’s prior election.

Do the BK deferred stock units earn dividends before payout?

Yes. The deferred stock units receive dividend equivalents, which are reinvested into additional deferred stock units. This means the director’s deferred position grows in line with dividends declared on Bank of New York Mellon Common Stock.

Is this BK Form 4 transaction a market buy or sell of shares?

No. The Form 4 reports a grant of 1,592 Deferred Stock Units as compensation, coded as an award acquisition. It is not an open-market purchase or sale of Bank of New York Mellon Common Stock by the director.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/21/2026 - 04:26 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Russak-Aminoach Rakefet

(Last) (First) (Middle)

240 GREENWICH STREET

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10286

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Bank of New York Mellon Corp [ BK ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/17/2026

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X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
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4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Deferred Stock Units	(1)	04/17/2026		A		1,592		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	1,592	(3)	8,305.601	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. 1-for-1.

2. The deferred stock units vest on the earlier of the date of the Corporation's 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders or one year from the grant date. Vested deferred stock units are payable in shares of Common Stock either in a lump sum or, if the grantee has so elected, in annual installments, in each case beginning the 30th day following the grantee's termination of service as a director of the Corporation. Deferred stock units pay dividend equivalents which are reinvented in additional deferred stock units.

3. N/A.

	/s/ Jean Weng, Attorney-in-Fact	04/21/2026
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