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Commercial Banks
Loan & DebtMay 27, 2026, 06:08 AM

Banco Santander Announces $850M Tender Offer for AT1 Securities

AI Summary

Banco Santander, S.A. announced a tender offer to purchase for cash up to $850 million of its outstanding 4.750% U.S. dollar-denominated Additional Tier 1 Securities. This offer aims to efficiently manage the company's Tier 1 capital position and optimize its liquidity and debt maturity profile. Securities accepted for purchase will be cancelled, and the offer is expected to settle on June 11, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Banco Santander announced a tender offer to purchase up to $850,000,000 of its Additional Tier 1 Securities.
  • The offer targets 4.750% Non-Step-Up Non-Cumulative Contingent Convertible Perpetual Preferred Tier 1 Securities.
  • The purchase price is 100.1% of the nominal amount, equating to $1,001 per $1,000 tendered.
  • The rationale is to efficiently manage Tier 1 capital and optimize liquidity and debt maturity profile.
  • The offer commenced on May 27, 2026, and will expire on June 9, 2026.
  • The expected settlement date for the tender offer is June 11, 2026.
  • The offer will be funded by proceeds from a concurrent offering of new AT1 securities or available cash.