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acquisitionAnnounced · Feb 9, 2026BankingSource · CredibleArticle · Factual
Santander Holdings USA acquires Webster Financial
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Announced · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
$12.2B
Target
Webster Financial
NYSE:WBS
Acquirer
Santander Holdings USA
Full Acquisition
Status
Announced
Santander Holdings USA agreed to acquire Webster Financial. Reported deal value: $12.2B. Status: Announced. Sector: Banking. Target headquarters context: Location not specified.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-02-09. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
For Webster Financial , the acquisition offers a significant 16% premium for shareholders and the backing of one of the world largest financial institutions
Deal timeline
Announced
Feb 9, 2026 · markets.financialcontent.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 $12.2B. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: markets.financialcontent.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index