Jin Rong Jie·2026-02-04 11:04Group 1 - Santander Bank reported a net profit of €14.101 billion for the fiscal year 2025, a 12% increase year-on-year, with total revenue reaching €62.39 billion, aligning closely with the previous target of €62 billion [1] - In Q4 alone, the bank achieved a net profit of €3.764 billion, marking a 15% year-on-year growth and setting a new record for quarterly earnings [1] - The bank's non-performing loan ratio improved from 3.14% at the end of the previous year to 2.91%, while the core Tier 1 capital ratio rose to a historical high of 13.5%, significantly exceeding the regulatory minimum requirement of 9.83% [1] Group 2 - Santander announced a $12 billion acquisition of Webster Financial Corporation, with the transaction structured as 65% cash and 35% stock, expected to close in the second half of 2026 [2] - Post-merger, the combined entity will have total assets of $327 billion, positioning it among the top ten retail and commercial banks in the U.S. and marking one of the largest transactions by a European bank in the U.S. [2] - The bank reiterated its commitment to distribute at least €10 billion to shareholders between 2025 and 2026, alongside a stock buyback plan [2]