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Material scale uplift and a defined RoTE target provide a credible path for earnings uplift; historical comps show acquisitions of mid-size banks can drive multiple expansion if synergies hit milestones, despite integration risk.
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Santander US has completed the acquisition of Webster Financial, forming a leading U.S. retail and commercial bank with pro forma assets about $327 billion and nearly eight million customers. The deal supports an 18% RoTE target in the United States by 2028, driven by broader scale, funding benefits, and expanded product offerings, while maintaining service continuity and fee-free ATM access during integration.
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