---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001140361-26-000385"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HBAN"
cik: "0000049196"
company_name: "HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INC /MD/"
filed_at: "2026-01-06T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T11:35:06.343100+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Huntington and Cadence shareholders approve merger; expected close Feb 1, 2026

## Summary
- Huntington shareholders approved share issuance with 99% of votes cast in favor.
- Cadence shareholders also approved the merger at separate special meeting on Jan 6, 2026.
- Transaction expected to close on February 1, 2026, subject to remaining conditions.
- Huntington CEO Steve Steinour and Cadence CEO Dan Rollins highlighted shareholder support.
- Combination aimed at expanding footprint and delivering shareholder value.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001140361-26-000385
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HBAN
- cik: 0000049196
- company_name: HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INC /MD/
- filed_at: 2026-01-06T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.07, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/49196/000114036126000385/0001140361-26-000385-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/49196/000114036126000385/ef20062369_8k.htm

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