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BNY Mellon (BK) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on August 13, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Vikram Malhotra elected independent director, effective October 1, 2026.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Vikram Malhotra elected independent director, effective October 1, 2026
- Board expands to 12 directors, adding independent oversight
- Customary non-management director compensation under existing program
- Appointment signals governance strengthening without disclosed changes to strategy or control
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Vikram Malhotra appointed independent director effective October 1, 2026
- Board expands to 12 directors, including 11 independent members
- McKinsey senior partner since 1998, bringing banking, financial services, strategy and governance expertise
- Appointment strengthens board oversight as BNY manages $62.6 trillion in assets under custody and administration
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