8-K 1 d8k.txt FORM 8-K 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: August 19, 2002 State Street Corporation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts 0-5108 04-2456637 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number) 225 Franklin Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (617) 786-3000 Item 5. Other Events. On August 19, 2002, Registrant issued a clarifying press release regarding its policy on disclosure of possible transactions. 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 dated August 19, 2002 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 /s/ Maureen Scannell Bateman ----------------------------------------- Name: Maureen Scannell Bateman Title: Executive Vice President Date: August 19, 2002 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit ------- 99.1 Form of press release dated August 19, 2002