Sabadell shareholders approve TSB sale, $2.9 billion special dividend
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 06 2025
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Source: Reuters
Sabadell's Sale of TSB: Sabadell shareholders approved the sale of its TSB business to Santander for £2.65 billion as a defensive strategy against BBVA's hostile takeover bid, alongside a €2.5 billion cash dividend from the sale.
BBVA's Takeover Bid: BBVA's ongoing bid for Sabadell, now valued at €15 billion, may proceed depending on regulatory approval and shareholder responses, with concerns raised about integration risks and future stock value for Sabadell shareholders.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
