Webster Financial to be Acquired by Banco Santander for $12.2 Billion

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Banco Santander will acquire Webster Financial Corporation for $12.2 billion, or $75.00 per share, marking a significant strategic move to expand Santander's U.S. presence.

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• Acquisition Agreement Announced

  Banco Santander, S.A. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Webster Financial Corporation.

• $12.2 Billion Implied Equity Valuation

  The transaction values Webster at an implied equity valuation of $12.2 billion (€10.3 billion).

• $75.00 Per Share Consideration

  Webster shareholders will receive $48.75 in cash and 2.0548 Santander ADSs per share, totaling $75.00 per Webster share.

• 14% Premium to Recent Trading Price

  The total consideration represents a 14% premium to Webster's volume-weighted average share price of $65.75 for the three-day period ended February 2, 2026.

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This filing details the definitive agreement for Banco Santander to acquire Webster Financial Corporation for an implied equity valuation of $12.2 billion. The transaction, valued at $75.00 per Webster share, represents a significant premium of 14% over Webster's volume-weighted average share price for the three-day period ended February 2, 2026. This acquisition is a transformational event for Webster, leading to its integration into Santander's U.S. operations and creating a top-ten retail and commercial bank in the U.S. The deal is expected to enhance Santander's scale, deposit base, and profitability, while Webster's CEO will lead the combined entity's U.S. bank, ensuring leadership continuity.