State Street Global Advisors Introduces I&D Focused Share Class within Cash Management Suite

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State Street Global Advisors has launched the Opportunity Class shares within its money market fund suite, aimed at supporting philanthropic organizations aligned with its commitment to racial equity and social justice. This new share class responds to client demand for investments that support inclusion and diversity initiatives. At least 20% of the annual net management fee from these shares will be donated to relevant charities. Notable funds offering these shares include the State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund and the State Street ESG Liquid Reserves Fund.

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• Launch of Opportunity Class shares addressing client demand for inclusion and diversity investments.
• Commitment to donate at least 20% of annual net management fees to philanthropic organizations.

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BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- State Street Global Advisors, the asset management business of State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT), today announced the launch of a new money market fund share class, the Opportunity Class, which will benefit philanthropic organizations whose values align with State Street’s commitment to racial equity and social justice.

With the launch of the new Opportunity Class shares within State Street Global Advisors’ existing money market fund suite, the firm is answering the call from clients who are increasingly interested in supporting I&D initiatives with their strategic cash investments.

“As one of the world’s largest fiduciary managers who is deeply committed to ESG-focused asset stewardship, we see it as our responsibility to offer our clients an opportunity to have a positive impact within their cash investment strategy,” said Kim Hochfeld, global head of the cash business for State Street Global Advisors. “Our clients are more interested than ever in a holistic, action-oriented approach to inclusion and diversity initiatives.”

The State Street money market funds’ investment adviser, SSGA Funds Management, Inc., will donate out of its own assets at least 20% of its annual net management fee received from assets invested in the Opportunity Class shares to charitable organizations that align with State Street’s 10 Actions Addressing Racism and Inequality. Leveraging the grantmaking guidelines and methodology of State Street Foundation, State Street’s charitable arm, State Street Global Advisors identifies recipient philanthropic organizations to support.

“The State Street Foundation is pleased to partner with the cash business in identifying recipient organizations whose focus aligns with the objectives of the Opportunity Class shares,” said Joe McGrail, President of the State Street Foundation. “The State Street Foundation seeks to bring communities lasting economic benefits, with primary strategic focus areas of education and workforce development. Our grantmaking guidelines explicitly incorporate racial equity and social justice criteria, including diversity across dimensions of population served, organizational leadership, staff, and board of directors.”

The State Street money market funds that offer the Opportunity Class shares are as follows:

• State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund (OPGXX)
• State Street Institutional Treasury Plus Money Market Fund (OPTXX)
• State Street Institutional Treasury Money Market Fund (OPRXX)
• State Street Institutional Liquid Reserves Fund (OPIXX)
• State Street ESG Liquid Reserves Fund (OPEXX)

For more information, visit www.ssga.com/cash.

About State Street Global Advisors

For four decades, State Street Global Advisors has served the world’s governments, institutions and financial advisors. With a rigorous, risk-aware approach built on research, analysis and market-tested experience, we build from a breadth of active and index strategies to create cost-effective solutions. As stewards, we help portfolio companies see that what is fair for people and sustainable for the planet can deliver long-term performance. And, as pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest. As a result, we have become the world’s third-largest asset manager with US $3.9 trillion* under our care.

*This figure is presented as of September 30, 2021 and includes approximately $60 billion of assets with respect to SPDR® products for which State Street Global Advisors Funds Distributors, LLC (SSGA FD) acts solely as the marketing agent. SSGA FD and State Street Global Advisors are affiliated.

Important Risk Information:

SSGA Funds Management, Inc. (“SSGA FM”) serves as the investment adviser to the Funds.

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Investing involves risk including the risk of loss of principal.

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Distributor: State Street Global Advisors Funds Distributors, LLC, member FINRA, SIPC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of State Street Corporation. References to State Street may include State Street Corporation and its affiliates.

The SSGA Funds pay State Street Bank and Trust Company for its services as custodian, transfer agent and shareholder servicing agent and pays SSGA FM for investment advisory services.

Before investing, consider the funds’ investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. To obtain a prospectus or summary prospectus which contains this and other information, call 1-877.521.4083 or download a prospectus now from ssga.com/cash, talk to your financial advisor. Read it carefully before investing.

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FAQ

What is the Opportunity Class launched by State Street Global Advisors?

The Opportunity Class is a new share class within State Street's money market fund suite designed to support philanthropic organizations focused on racial equity and social justice.

How much of the management fees from the Opportunity Class will be donated?

State Street Global Advisors will donate at least 20% of its annual net management fee from the Opportunity Class shares to charitable organizations.

What funds offer the new Opportunity Class shares?

The funds offering the Opportunity Class shares include the State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, State Street Institutional Treasury Plus Money Market Fund, and State Street ESG Liquid Reserves Fund.

What is the target audience for the new Opportunity Class shares?

The Opportunity Class shares are targeted at philanthropic organizations and clients interested in supporting inclusion and diversity through their cash investments.