FORM 8-K
 
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) — May 11, 2009
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
         
Delaware   000-52710   13-2614959
         
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) 		  (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
     
One Wall Street
New York, New York 		 
10286
     
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code — (212) 495-1784
N/A
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.
    On May 11, 2009, The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation announced that it has commenced a public offering of $1 billion of its common stock ($0.01 par value) for sale to public. The preceding is qualified in its entirety by reference to the press release dated May 11, 2009, attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
  (d)   EXHIBITS.
     
Exhibit    
Number   Description
99.1  
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation Press Release dated May 11, 2009, relating to the matter referenced in Item 8.01 above.

 

 

SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
         
  The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
(Registrant)
 		  
Date: May 11, 2009  By:   /s/ Arlie R. Nogay    
    Name:   Arlie R. Nogay   
    Title:   Corporate Secretary   

 

 

         
EXHIBIT INDEX
         
Number   Description   Method of Filing
99.1  
Press Release dated May 11, 2009.
  Filed herewith