The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation today reported a third quarter loss from continuing operations applicable to common shareholders of $2.439 billion, or $2.04 per common share, compared with income of $303 million, or $0.26 per common share, in the third quarter of 2008 and $267 million, or $0.23 per common share, in the second quarter of 2009.
«Consistent with our ongoing strategy to reduce balance sheet risk, we took advantage of the recent strength in the fixed income markets by selling or recognizing losses on a significant portion of our investment securities portfolio. This restructuring does not materially impact capital, is expected to benefit net interest revenue by $125-$175 million in 2010, and significantly reduces the risk of future securities losses», said Robert P. Kelly, chairman and chief executive officer of BNY Mellon.
«During the quarter, we remained focused on organic growth, continuing to provide exceptional client service and reducing expenses which resulted in positive operating leverage,» added Kelly.
Net loss applicable to common shareholders, including discontinued operations, totaled $2.458 billion, or $2.05 per common share, in the third quarter of 2009, compared with net income of $303 million, or $0.26 per common share, in the third quarter of 2008 and $176 million, or $0.15 per common share, in the second quarter of 2009.
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