Banco Santander to Acquire Webster Financial Corp for $12.2B, Shareholders to Receive $75/Share in Cash and Stock

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Banco Santander has agreed to acquire Webster Financial Corporation for approximately $12.2 billion, with Webster shareholders receiving $75 per share in a mix of cash and Santander ADSs.

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• Acquisition Agreement Announced

  Banco Santander has agreed to acquire Webster Financial Corporation in a strategic transaction.

• Shareholder Payout Details

  Webster shareholders will receive $75 per share, consisting of approximately 65% cash ($48.75) and 35% Santander shares in the form of ADSs ($26.25).

• Total Transaction Value

  The deal values Webster Financial Corporation at approximately $12.2 billion.

• Strategic Rationale

  The acquisition aims to strengthen Santander's U.S. franchise, creating a top-ten U.S. retail and commercial bank by assets and a top-five deposit franchise in the Northeast.

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This filing details the definitive agreement for Banco Santander to acquire Webster Financial Corporation, a transformative event for Webster. The acquisition price of $75 per share, comprising both cash and Santander ADSs, represents a significant premium and provides a clear exit for Webster shareholders. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals. For Webster, this marks a fundamental change in its corporate structure and future operations, integrating it into a larger U.S. banking franchise.