MUFG Announces Shift in Expected Closing Date of the Sale of MUFG Union Bank to U.S. Bancorp to Second Half of CY2022

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MUFG and MUFG Bank announced an agreement on September 21, 2021, to sell MUFG Union Bank, N.A. to U.S. Bancorp. The sale, pending regulatory approval, is now expected to close in the second half of CY2022 due to delays in the U.S. regulatory process. Both parties have made significant progress in planning for the sale's closing and integration. The deal is still subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions, with a formal closing date to be announced at least 30 days prior to the finalization.

Positive

• MUFG aims to streamline operations by divesting MUFG Union Bank, potentially enhancing core banking focus.
• The agreement with U.S. Bancorp indicates a strategic partnership that could lead to future synergies.

Negative

• Closure of the sale has been delayed to the second half of CY2022 due to ongoing regulatory approvals.

TOKYO & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- On September 21, 2021, MUFG and MUFG Bank, a core banking subsidiary of MUFG, announced an agreement^[1] to sell all shares of MUFG Union Bank, N.A., MUFG’s subsidiary owned through MUFG Americas Holdings Corporation, to U.S. Bancorp, with an expected closing date in the first half of CY2022, pending all required regulatory approvals. While significant progress has been made by both parties in planning for the closing and integration, the U.S. regulatory approval process remains ongoing and, therefore, considering the current timing, the expected closing date has shifted to the second half of CY2022, subject to the receipt of required regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of other closing conditions. We will announce the planned closing date no less than 30 days prior to the closing date.

If any event which should be disclosed occurs, it will be announced promptly.

^[1] For details on the agreement for the sale, please refer to the following press release: https://www.mufg.jp/dam/pressrelease/2021/pdf/news-20210921-001_en.pdf

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About MUFG
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world’s leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global network with approximately 2,500 locations in more than 50 countries. The Group has about 170,000 employees and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing. The Group aims to “be the world’s most trusted financial group” through close collaboration among our operating companies and flexibly respond to all of the financial needs of our customers, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. MUFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York stock exchanges. For more information, visit https://www.mufg.jp/english.

About Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.’s U.S. Operations including MUFG Americas Holdings Corporation
The U.S. operations of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups, has total assets of $333 billion at December 31, 2021. As part of that total, MUFG Americas Holdings Corporation (MUAH), a financial holding company, bank holding company, and intermediate holding company, has total assets of $163 billion at December 31, 2021. MUAH’s main subsidiaries are MUFG Union Bank, N.A. and MUFG Securities Americas Inc. MUFG Union Bank, N.A. provides a wide range of financial services to consumers, small businesses, middle-market companies, and major corporations. As of December 31, 2021, MUFG Union Bank, N.A. operated 296 branches, consisting primarily of retail banking branches in the West Coast states. MUFG Securities Americas Inc. is a registered securities broker-dealer which engages in capital markets origination transactions, domestic and foreign debt and equities securities transactions, private placements, collateralized financings, and securities borrowing and lending transactions. MUAH is owned by MUFG Bank, Ltd. and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. MUFG Bank, Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., has offices in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Mexico, and Canada. Visit www.unionbank.com or www.mufgamericas.com for more information.

About MUFG Union Bank, N.A.
As of December 31, 2021, MUFG Union Bank, N.A. operated 296 branches, consisting primarily of retail banking branches in the West Coast states. We provide a wide spectrum of corporate and retail banking and wealth management solutions to meet the needs of our clients. We also offer an extensive portfolio of value-added solutions for clients, including investment banking, personal and corporate trust, global custody, transaction banking, capital markets, and other services. With assets of $127.9 billion, as of December 31, 2021, MUFG Union Bank has strong capital reserves, credit ratings, and capital ratios relative to peer banks. MUFG Union Bank is a proud member of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (NYSE: MUFG), one of the world’s largest financial institutions with total assets of approximately ¥365.8 trillion (JPY) or $3.2 trillion (USD)^[2], as of December 31, 2021. The corporate headquarters (principal executive office) for MUFG Americas Holdings Corporation, which is the financial holding company, and MUFG Union Bank, is in New York City. The main banking office of MUFG Union Bank is in San Francisco, California.
^[2] Exchange rate of 1 USD=¥115 (JPY) as of December 31, 2021

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MUFG Bank, Ltd.

Toshinao Endou +81-3-3240-1111

Managing Director, Head of Documentation & Corporate Secretary Department

Corporate Administration Division

Source: MUFG Bank, Ltd.

FAQ

What is the status of the MUFG Union Bank sale to U.S. Bancorp?

The sale is expected to close in the second half of CY2022, pending regulatory approvals.

When was the MUFG Union Bank sale agreement announced?

The agreement was announced on September 21, 2021.

What led to the delay in MUFG Union Bank's sale closing?

The delay is due to the ongoing U.S. regulatory approval process.

Which company is acquiring MUFG Union Bank?

U.S. Bancorp is acquiring MUFG Union Bank.

What is MUFG's strategy with the sale of Union Bank?

MUFG aims to streamline operations and enhance its core banking focus.