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Goldman Sachs, Centerview Partners, and BofA Exclusive: Lead Santander’s Historic $12.2 Billion Acquisition in Deal of the Year Contender
Goldman Sachs, Centerview Partners, and Bank of America have engineered the LARGEST transatlantic banking consolidation of 2026 through Santander’s $12.2 billion acquisition of Webster Bank. This cash-and-stock transaction marks the definitive end of Santander’s defensive posture in the US as Executive Chair Ana Botín commits capital to build a Northeast super-regional capable of competing with the dominance of JPMorgan and Chase while targeting a sector-leading 18% Return on Tangible Equity.
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