Shareholder meetings are a regulatory requirement, so both private and public companies must hold these meetings. Investors must call a special shareholder meeting for a specific reason.Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued an executive order permitting virtual shareholder meetings for New York corporations. You are invited to attend the special meeting, and we request that you vote on the proposal described in this proxy statement. Annual reports distributed to shareholders in connection with the annual meeting must be furnished electronically on EDGAR as an "ARS" submission. Give notice to all shareholders of the date, time, and place of meeting (or retain a signed waiver of notice. Thank you for your investment in BNY Mellon. A form of notice and agenda for an annual shareholders' meeting for a New York corporation. These proposals will be included in the company's proxy statement. New York, New York 10005.