ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

On January 20, 2009, the Registrant issued a press release announcing results of operations for full year 2008 and fourth quarter 2008. A copy of this press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference. However, the references in the press release to the Registrant's website, http://www.bnymellon.com/, shall not be deemed to include the contents of the website in the press release or in this Form 8-K. The information included herein is to be considered "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is incorporated by reference into all filings made by the Registrant under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 which state that this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated therein by reference.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d) EXHIBITS. Exhibit Description Number 99.1 The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation Press Release dated January 20, 2009, announcing results of operations for full year 2008 and fourth quarter 2008.

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