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OCC approval is a key regulatory step for Santander's acquisition of Webster Bank, moving the deal forward.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has approved Santander's application to acquire Webster Bank, according to a Tuesday SEC filing by the Connecticut lender. The approval, dated June 12, came 74 days after the Spanish bank submitted its application to the OCC. The $12.3 billion transaction still requires approval from the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank. Santander expects the deal, which would create a $327 billion-asset U.S. lender, to close in the second half of this year.
Banco Santander S.A.OCC approval is a key regulatory step for Santander's acquisition of Webster Bank, moving the deal forward.
Webster Financial CorporationOCC approval advances the acquisition by Santander, which is positive for Webster Financial as it is being acquired at a premium.