Company: BK-PK
Filing Date: 2025-03-05
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001193125-25-046216
Chunk: 49

Company: Bank of New York Mellon Corp
Filing Date: 2025-03-05
Form: DEF 14A
Chunk 49
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 fees and other engagement terms of any compensation consultant directly assisting the committee, and may select or receive advice from any compensation consultant only after taking into consideration all factors relevant to the consultant’s independence from management, including the factors set forth in the NYSE’s rules.The HRC Committee engaged Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC (“Meridian”) to serve as its compensation consultant for 2024. As discussed in greater detail in the “Compensation Discussion & Analysis” beginning on page 49, throughout the year, the compensation consultant assists the committee in its analysis and evaluation of compensation matters relating to our executive officers. The HRC Committee’s independent compensation consultant reports directly to the HRC Committee, attends the meetings of the committee, and meets with the committee in executive session without management present. The compensation consultant also reviews and provides input on committee meeting materials and advises on other matters considered by the committee.The HRC Committee annually reviews the independence of its compensation consultant. Throughout the year, Meridian worked with management in executing its services to the HRC Committee, but did not provide services to management without pre-approval by the committee Chair. In addition, Meridian maintains, and has provided to the HRC Committee, a written policy designed to avoid and address potential conflicts of interest. The HRC Committee considered the company’s relationship with Meridian during the year, assessed the independence of Meridian pursuant to SEC and NYSE rules, and concluded that there are no conflicts of interest that would prevent Meridian from independently representing the HRC Committee.During 2024, in addition to serving as the HRC Committee’s independent compensation consultant, Meridian also advised the CGNSR Committee with respect to non-employee director compensation, as discussed further in the “Director Compensation” section below.Contacting the BoardInterested parties may send communications to our Board, our independent directors or any Board committee through our independent Chair or, as applicable, Lead Director, in accordance with the procedures set forth on our website and our Corporate Governance Guidelines (see “Helpful Resources” on page 105).Our Corporate Secretary is authorized to open and review any mail or other correspondence received that is addressed to the Board, any individual director or any Board committee unless the item is marked “Confidential” or “Personal”. If so marked and addressed to the Board or a Board committee, it will be delivered unopened to the independent Chair or, as applicable, Lead Director or committee chair. If so marked and addressed to an individual director, it will be delivered to the addressee unopened. If