Was Sara Mathew’s 1,526-share transaction in STT a purchase or a compensation award?

The 1,526-share transaction was a compensation-related stock award, not an open-market purchase. The Form 4 labels it as a grant or award acquisition, and a footnote clarifies it is payment of the director's annual stock award.

Director Sara Mathew receives 1,526-share award at State Street (NYSE: STT)

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Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MATHEW SARA reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

STATE STREET CORP director Sara Mathew received a stock grant of 1,526 shares of Common Stock as part of her annual director compensation. The shares were awarded at no cash cost, reflecting a grant or award rather than an open-market purchase. Following this award, she directly holds 25,087 shares. Footnotes explain that the award represents the director’s annual stock grant and includes dividend-equivalent stock compensation accumulated through the date of the report.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider MATHEW SARA

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,526	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 25,087 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Payment of Director's annual stock award. Includes Director's stock compensation dividend equivalents acquired through the date of this report.

Key Figures

Stock award: 1,526 shares Award price: $0.0000 per share Post-transaction holdings: 25,087 shares

3 metrics

Stock award 1,526 shares Director annual stock award on 2026-05-20

Award price $0.0000 per share Equity compensation, non-cash grant

Post-transaction holdings 25,087 shares Common Stock directly held after grant

Key Terms

Director's annual stock award, dividend equivalents, Common Stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition

4 terms

Director's annual stock award financial

"Payment of Director's annual stock award."

dividend equivalents financial

"Includes Director's stock compensation dividend equivalents acquired through the date"

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.

Common Stock financial

"security_title": "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/22/2026 - 01:09 PM

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

MATHEW SARA

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O STATE STREET CORPORATION

ONE CONGRESS STREET

(Street)

BOSTON

MASSACHUSETTS

02114

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
STATE STREET CORP [ STT ]

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)
05/20/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/20/2026		A		1,526⁽¹⁾	A	$0	25,087⁽²⁾	D

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Payment of Director's annual stock award.

2. Includes Director's stock compensation dividend equivalents acquired through the date of this report.

Remarks:

	/s/ Shannon C. Stanley, Attorney-in-fact	05/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Sara Mathew report in her latest Form 4 for STATE STREET CORP (STT)?

Sara Mathew reported receiving 1,526 shares of STATE STREET CORP Common Stock as a director stock award. The filing states this is payment of her annual director stock grant and includes dividend-equivalent stock compensation accrued through the report date.

How many STATE STREET CORP shares does Sara Mathew hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After receiving the 1,526-share stock award, Sara Mathew directly holds 25,087 shares of STATE STREET CORP Common Stock. This total includes shares received as director compensation and dividend-equivalent stock compensation accumulated through the date of the report.

Did Sara Mathew pay cash for the 1,526 STATE STREET CORP shares reported on Form 4?

No cash was paid for these shares; the Form 4 shows a price per share of 0.0000. The transaction is described as a grant or award acquisition, reflecting equity compensation rather than a market purchase of STATE STREET CORP stock.

What do dividend-equivalent shares mean in Sara Mathew’s STATE STREET CORP filing?

Dividend-equivalent shares represent additional stock compensation mirroring dividends that would have been paid on underlying director stock units. A footnote explains her holdings include dividend-equivalent stock compensation acquired through the report date, increasing her total direct share count in STATE STREET CORP.

Is Sara Mathew’s Form 4 transaction in STT a routine director compensation event?

Yes, the Form 4 describes the 1,526-share grant as payment of the director's annual stock award. This indicates a routine equity compensation event for Sara Mathew in her role as a director of STATE STREET CORP, rather than a discretionary market trade.