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acquisitionAnnounced · Feb 3, 2026BankingSource · CredibleArticle · Factual
Santander Bank acquires Webster Bank
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Announced · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
$12.3B
Target
Webster Bank
NYSE: WBS · Stamford, Connecticut
Acquirer
Santander Bank
Full Acquisition
Status
Pending
Santander Bank agreed to acquire Webster Bank. Reported deal value: $12.3B. Status: Pending. Sector: Banking. Target headquarters context: Stamford, Connecticut, United States.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-02-03. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
Linkedin Stamford -based Webster Financial Corp . , a dominant player in Connecticut banking scene, has entered a deal to be acquired by Spain-based Banco Santander in a transaction valued at roughly $ 12 .3 billion , the companies said Tuesday
Deal timeline
Announced
Feb 3, 2026 · hartfordbusiness.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in Banking with a reported deal value of $12.3B. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: hartfordbusiness.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index