Webster Financial stockholders approve acquisition by Banco Santander with 98.9% support

WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP

115,788,667 votes for, 1,279,203 against, 192,086 abstain on the Transaction Proposal; quorum 72.3% of 162,048,996 shares.
Advisory compensation proposal approved with 68,045,455 for and 48,130,845 against (58.6% of votes cast).
Adjournment proposal approved but not needed; special meeting concluded without adjournment.
Transaction Agreement dated Feb 3, 2026; deal is cash and stock from Banco Santander.
Closing remains subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions.

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