Transition Award Agreement between State Street and Ronald E. Logue

Summary

State Street has granted a $6 million deferred cash transition award to Ronald E. Logue, its Chief Executive Officer, in recognition of his leadership and to ensure a smooth management transition. The award will vest and be paid on January 2, 2011, provided Mr. Logue completes his service as CEO through March 1, 2010, and as Non-Executive Chairman through January 1, 2011. This agreement is part of the company's succession plan as Joseph L. Hooley becomes the new CEO.

EX-10.20 8 dex1020.htm DESCRIPTION OF TRANSITION AWARD Description of Transition Award

Exhibit 10.20

Description of Transition Award to Ronald E. Logue

On November 18, 2009, in connection with the Board of Directors’ approval of the management succession plan in October 2009, pursuant to which Joseph L. Hooley will become State Street’s Chief Executive Officer effective March 1, 2010, the Executive Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved a transition award to Ronald E. Logue, State Street’s Chief Executive Officer, of $6 million, payable in deferred cash. The transition award will vest and be paid to Mr. Logue on January 2, 2011, subject to Mr. Logue completing his service as Chief Executive Officer and as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. This transition award recognizes Mr. Logue’s ongoing contributions in leading State Street, the importance of his continuing to perform the role of Chief Executive Officer through March 1, 2010 and his agreeing to remain as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors through January 1, 2011.