Banco Santander S.A. - SAN STOCK NEWS

Santander Bank has officially opened a new branch in Boston at 885 Boylston Street, introducing innovative design elements aimed at enhancing customer engagement. The grand opening featured a $50,000 donation to St. Francis House, a local nonprofit supporting the homeless. The branch combines traditional banking with a Work Café concept, offering collaborative spaces and modern conveniences, including a 24-hour ATM. With assets totaling $102 billion, Santander aims to strengthen its community ties and serve local residents and businesses effectively.

Santander Bank has increased its prime rate from 3.50% to 4.00%, effective May 4, 2022. This adjustment reflects the bank's strategic decision amid current economic conditions. With total assets of $102 billion, Santander Bank serves nearly 2 million customers across several states, including Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New York. The bank is a subsidiary of Banco Santander, S.A., which has a global customer base of 155 million.

Santander Bank, N.A. has launched Santander eLockBox, an electronic lockbox aimed at simplifying electronic receivables management and consolidating digital payments for businesses. This innovative solution automates the revenue cycle, allowing clients to process payments electronically, which reduces costs and manual data entry. By providing faster access to funds and aligning with environmental goals, this product meets the rising demand for digitized payment solutions, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Santander Holdings USA announced a significant increase in its minimum hourly wage to $20, nearly three times the federal minimum wage. This pay rise applies to employees at Santander Bank and Santander Consumer and reflects a commitment to attracting and retaining talent.

The Bank has raised its minimum wage by over 33% since 2018, with the latest increase effective for operations teams on April 3 and June 1 for SC Operations. Santander also focuses on employee training, health programs, and recruitment across the U.S.

Santander Bank has raised its prime rate from 3.25% to 3.50%, effective March 16, 2022. This change reflects adjustments in the banking environment and is part of Santander's broader financial strategy. With approximately $89.5 billion in assets, Santander Bank serves over 2 million customers across several states, including Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania. As a subsidiary of Banco Santander, S.A. (NYSE: SAN), the bank is well-positioned within the U.S. and global markets.

Santander Holdings USA, Inc. (SHUSA) has successfully completed its acquisition of all outstanding shares of Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc. (SC) for $41.50 per share following a tender offer. The merger, effective after the tender offer's expiration on January 27, 2022, results in SC becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of SHUSA. All shares of SC not tendered will also receive $41.50 in cash. J.P. Morgan Securities and Covington & Burling LLP provided advisory services during this transaction, which aligns with SHUSA's strategic objectives in the financial services sector.

Santander Holdings USA, Inc. has received approval from the Federal Reserve Board for its acquisition of all outstanding shares of Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc. not already owned by SHUSA. The tender offer, which closed on January 27, 2022, saw 14,184,414 shares tendered, representing approximately 4.6% of SC’s common stock. The merger is set to be completed on January 31, 2022, with SC becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of SHUSA, and its shares will be delisted from the NYSE. The offer price is $41.50 per share in cash.

Santander Holdings USA, Inc. (SHUSA) has extended its tender offer for all outstanding shares of Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc. (SC) to $41.50 per share, now set to expire on January 27, 2022. This follows a merger agreement from August 23, 2021, where SC will become a wholly owned subsidiary of SHUSA upon completion. The transaction, which is anticipated to close in the first quarter of 2022, is not subject to shareholder approval but requires regulatory clearance. Approximately 13.1 million shares have been tendered as of January 20, 2022.

Santander Holdings USA, Inc. (SHUSA) has extended the expiration date for its tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc. (SC) for $41.50 per share. Originally set to expire on January 12, 2022, the new expiration date is January 20, 2022. The transaction, which includes a subsequent merger, is not subject to shareholder approval and is expected to close in Q1 2022, pending regulatory approval. The offer has garnered approximately 13 million tendered shares as of January 12, 2022.