Press Release

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation today reported fourth quarter income from continuing operations applicable to common shareholders of $712 million, or $0.59 per common share, compared with $50 million, or $0.04 per common share, in the fourth quarter of 2008 and a loss of $2.439 billion, or $2.04 per common share, in the third quarter of 2009.

"We saw excellent growth in asset and wealth management revenues this quarter, which benefited from long-term flows, the contribution from Insight Investment Management, higher equity values and stronger investment performance. However, the persistent low interest rate environment globally increasingly challenged our net interest revenue and fee revenue," said Robert P. Kelly, chairman and chief executive officer of BNY Mellon.

"In 2009, we completed our merger, raised equity and repaid TARP, successfully completed the restructuring of our investment securities portfolio and ended the year with strong capital ratios. I want to thank all of our employees, as our accomplishments in a very challenging year reflect their excellent work and dedication," added Mr. Kelly.

The net loss from continuing operations applicable to common shareholders totaled $1.097 billion, or $0.93 per common share, for the full year 2009 compared to net income of $1.398 billion, or $1.21 per common share, for the full year 2008. Net loss applicable to common shareholders, including discontinued operations, for the full-year 2009 totaled $1.367 billion, or $1.16 per common share, compared to net income of $1.386 billion, or $1.20 per common share, for the full-year 2008.

Fourth Quarter Results - Unless otherwise noted, all comments begin with the results of the fourth quarter of 2009 and are compared to the fourth quarter of 2008, all information is reported on a continuing operations basis and sequential growth rates are unannualized. Please refer to the Quarterly Earnings Review for detailed business segment information.

BNY Mellon
Date: 20.01.2010