UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 19, 2015
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State Street Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Massachusetts | 001-07511 | 04-2456637 | ||
(State of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification Number) | ||
One Lincoln Street Boston, Massachusetts | 02111 | |
(Address of principal executive office) | (Zip Code) | |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (617) 786-3000 |
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Item 5.03. | Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year. |
On February 19, 2015, State Street Corporation’s Board of Directors amended the corporation’s by-laws to reduce the percentage required for shareholders to call a special meeting. The Board amended the by-laws of its own initiative, following a review of State Street’s governance practices in this area led by the Board’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Other than the reduction in the percentage from 40% to 25%, no other changes were made to the by-laws. The amendment was effective immediately.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
STATE STREET CORPORATION | ||||
By: | /s/ DAVID C. PHELAN | |||
Name: | David C. Phelan | |||
Title: | Executive Vice President and General Counsel | |||
Date: February 19, 2015 | ||||