M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.85
Santander Holdings USA to acquire Santander Consumer USA for $41.50/share in cash
Santander Holdings USA, Inc.
- All-cash tender offer at $41.50 per share for all SC shares not already owned by SHUSA, followed by a second-step merger.
- SC's board (unanimous recommendation of Special Committee of independent directors) recommends the offer; SHUSA board also approved.
- Consummation subject to Federal Reserve approval under Dodd-Frank, no law/injunction, and customary conditions; deadline March 31, 2022 (extendable).
- Outstanding stock options and RSUs to be cashed out or replaced with ADR-based awards, respectively.