Webster Financial Discloses Shareholder Lawsuits Challenging Santander Merger, Provides Supplemental Proxy Info

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Webster Financial has disclosed shareholder lawsuits challenging its definitive proxy statement for the pending acquisition by Banco Santander and is voluntarily providing supplemental disclosures to avoid deal delays.

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• Shareholder Lawsuits Disclosed

  Multiple demand letters and three complaints have been filed alleging disclosure deficiencies in the definitive proxy statement for the pending acquisition by Banco Santander.

• Voluntary Supplemental Disclosures

  Webster is providing additional information to address the allegations and minimize the risk of delaying the $12.3 billion acquisition, while denying the claims' merit.

• Merger Vote Scheduled

  A special meeting of stockholders is set for May 26, 2026, to vote on the Transaction Agreement with Banco Santander.

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This 8-K details shareholder lawsuits alleging disclosure deficiencies in the proxy statement for Webster's $12.3 billion acquisition by Banco Santander. While Webster denies the claims, it is making voluntary supplemental disclosures to prevent potential delays or increased costs for the merger. This development introduces a new layer of legal risk to the ongoing acquisition, which is a critical event for the company. The market will be watching the shareholder vote on May 26, 2026, and any further developments related to these lawsuits.