Banco Santander capital increase

Ibex, Markets 2nd August 2017

Santander rights issue is going very well, despite Popular…or maybe thanks to it

Despite the risks which some people have highlighted with regard to Santander’s absorption of Popular, neither analysts nor investors seem to have been spooked by the massive rights issue launched by Santander last Friday. All in all, it seems the acquisition could be described as something of a dream deal.

Santander results: Attributable profit grows 18%

Ibex, Markets 6th July 2017

Banco Santander’s Capital Raising Operation Will Have A Higher Discount Than Market Expectations

Banco Santander will raise 7.072,4 billion euros as expected via a rights issue in order to”provide sufficient coverage for the acquisition of 100% of Banco Popular’s capital.” The operation will consist in issuing 1.458,2 million new shares at 4,85 euros/share, which includes the nominal value of 0,5 euros plus an issue premium of 4,35 euros/share. This capital hike implies a discount of 17.75% with respect to theoretical price excluding the subscription right.