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Capital One COFCapital One said it entered into a merger agreement to acquire Discover Financial Services on February 19, 2024, in an all-stock transaction valued at $35.3 billion.
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AI summaryCapital One said it entered into a merger agreement to acquire Discover Financial Services on February 19, 2024, in an all-stock transaction valued at $35.3 billion.
Discover shareholders will receive 1.0192 Capital One shares for each Discover share, a premium of 26.6% based on Discover's closing price of $110.49 on February 16, 2024, the company said. At closing, Capital One shareholders will own about 60% and Discover shareholders about 40% of the combined company.
The company said it expects expense synergies of $1.5 billion (26% of Discover operating expenses and 10% of marketing expenses) and network synergies of $1.2 billion in 2027. It also said it expects adjusted non-GAAP EPS to increase by more than 15%, return on invested capital of 16%, and an internal rate of return in excess of 20%.
The company said it expects the transaction to close in late 2024 or early 2025, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and approval by the shareholders of both companies. Upon closing, 3 Discover board members will join the Capital One Board of Directors.
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Discover deal: all-stock transaction valued at $35.3 billion
Capital One said it entered into a merger agreement to acquire Discover Financial Services on February 19, 2024, in an all-stock transaction valued at $35.3 billion.
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Exchange ratio of 1.0192 shares, 26.6% premium, combined ownership about 60% and 40%
Discover shareholders will receive 1.0192 Capital One shares for each Discover share, a premium of 26.6% based on Discover's closing price of $110.49 on February 16, 2024, the company said. At closing, Capital One shareholders will own about 60% and Discover shareholders about 40% of the combined company.
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2027 synergies and returns outlook: expenses $1.5 billion, network $1.2 billion
The company said it expects expense synergies of $1.5 billion (26% of Discover operating expenses and 10% of marketing expenses) and network synergies of $1.2 billion in 2027. It also said it expects adjusted non-GAAP EPS to increase by more than 15%, return on invested capital of 16%, and an internal rate of return in excess of 20%.
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Expected closing timing, closing conditions and 3 Discover directors to join board
The company said it expects the transaction to close in late 2024 or early 2025, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and approval by the shareholders of both companies. Upon closing, 3 Discover board members will join the Capital One Board of Directors.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
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