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The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) announced that as of 5:00 p.m. on September 7, 2021, a significant amount of TD Ameritrade's Old Notes were validly tendered in an exchange offer. Specifically, $333.8 million of 3.750% Senior Notes due 2024, $416.4 million of 3.625% Senior Notes due 2025, $680.4 million of 3.300% Senior Notes due 2027, and $470.2 million of 2.750% Senior Notes due 2029 were tendered. The deadline for the Early Participation Premium has been extended to 8:00 a.m. on September 22, 2021.
According to Charles Schwab's SDBA Indicators Report, the average self-directed brokerage account (SDBA) balance reached
The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) has initiated exchange offers for notes issued by TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation. This includes offers for four series of notes in exchange for new notes from Schwab. The exchange offers commenced on August 24, 2021, and will expire on September 22, 2021, unless extended. Holders tendering notes by September 7, 2021, can receive total consideration including a premium. The new notes will be unsecured obligations of Schwab with identical terms to the old notes. Conditions apply to the completion of these exchanges.
The Charles Schwab Active Trader Pulse survey reveals that the Covid-19 pandemic, especially the Delta variant, significantly influences traders' strategies in 2021, surpassing concerns like inflation and U.S.-China relations. One-third of traders have altered their strategies, with 44% increasing equity exposure and 37% increasing cash exposure. Nearly half of traders conduct more research now than pre-pandemic. Concerns remain high regarding inflation (95%) and potential stock market bubbles (86%). The survey, conducted from July 28 to August 4, 2021, included 500 U.S.-based active traders.
The Charles Schwab Corporation announced a special five percent pay increase for employees, effective late September 2021. This increase recognizes their dedication during the pandemic, which has driven robust business growth. For the first half of 2021, Schwab reported a record $257 billion in net new assets, more than double the previous year, and opened 4.8 million new brokerage accounts. The company will also maintain flexible work arrangements, delaying a full Return to Office until January 2022, allowing employees to work from home or return voluntarily.
Schwab Retirement Plan Services has launched My Financial Guide, an interactive online dashboard aimed at assisting retirement plan participants in managing their finances. The tool offers a financial health assessment and personalized plans that focus on essential topics like emergency savings, debt management, insurance, and estate planning. This initiative responds to the growing demand for financial advice, with 61% of 401(k) participants seeking professional guidance. Designed with user-friendliness in mind, the guide promotes incremental goal achievement through tailored, jargon-free modules.
The Charles Schwab Corporation’s Monthly Activity Report for July 2021 highlights significant growth, with core net new assets reaching $44.3 billion. Excluding mutual fund clearing, net new assets amounted to $36.4 billion. Total client assets increased to $7.64 trillion, an impressive 79% year-over-year growth and a 1% increase from June 2021. Average interest-earning assets rose to $546.6 billion, up 44% year-over-year. Notably, client accounts grew, reflecting strong brokerage activity and asset management services.
The Charles Schwab Corporation's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per common share, payable on August 27, 2021, to stockholders of record by August 13, 2021. Additionally, dividends on various series of outstanding preferred stock were announced, payable on September 1, 2021, to stockholders of record by August 17, 2021. Key preferred dividends include $14.88 per share for Series D and $2,312.50 per share for Series E.
The Charles Schwab Corporation reported a net income of $1.3 billion for Q2 2021, down from $1.5 billion in Q1 2021, yet significantly higher than $671 million in Q2 2020. For the first half, net income reached $2.7 billion, up 88% year-over-year. Acquisitions contributed to a rise in revenue to $4.5 billion, an 85% increase from Q2 2020. Client assets soared to a record $7.57 trillion, with 1.7 million new accounts opened. However, the firm faced $200 million in regulatory charges affecting earnings. Overall, Schwab's performance reflects strong momentum despite some challenges.
The Charles Schwab Corporation has scheduled a Summer Business Update for institutional investors on July 22nd, accessible via webcast. The event, aimed at keeping the investment community informed of recent developments and strategic focuses, will feature CEO Walt Bettinger and CFO Peter Crawford. It will take place from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. PT (11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET). As of May 31, 2021, Schwab boasts 32.1 million active brokerage accounts and $7.4 trillion in client assets.
