U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: February 15, 2001
State Street Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Massachusetts | 0-5108 | 04-2456637 |
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| (State of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identifica- tion Number) |
225 Franklin Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (617) 786-3000
Item 5. Other Events.
On February 8, 2001, Registrant announced that it has completed the purchase of a majority interest in Bel Air Investment Advisors LLC, a Los Angeles-based independent investment management firm.
The press release issued by Registrant in connection with the announcement is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Form of press release on acquisition dated February 8, 2001
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
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| /s/Frederick P. Baughman |
| Name: Frederick P. Baughman |
| Title: Senior Vice President,
Controller and Chief Accounting Officer |
Date: February 15, 2001