Acquiring Company
EverBank Financial
Acquired Company
WaFd
JacksonvilleUnited StatesFinancial ServicesFinanceBankingFinancial ServicesFinanceFintechLendingBankingDescription
EverBank Financial has agreed to acquire WaFd in a $3.9 billion reverse merger transaction. This deal will create a regional bank valued at approximately $75 billion in assets. Following the merger, WaFd will continue as a publicly traded company under the name EverBank Financial Corp. The merger is expected to close in early 2027 and aims to enhance earnings per share significantly.
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Who acquired WaFd?
WaFd was acquired by EverBank Financial, based in Jacksonville. The deal was reported on September 7, 2026. EverBank Financial Corp (EverBank Holdings) is a bank holding company that conducts its banking operations through its wholly owned subsidiary, EverBank, N.A. EverBank Financial is privately held and operates in Financial Services.
When did EverBank Financial acquire WaFd?
EverBank Financial's acquisition of WaFd was reported on September 7, 2026. EverBank Financial has agreed to acquire WaFd in a $3.9 billion reverse merger transaction. This deal will create a regional bank valued at approximately $75 billion in assets. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does WaFd do?
WaFd Inc. is a financial institution based in Seattle, Washington, managing locations in nine western states including California, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington. WaFd Inc. It is publicly traded (WAFD), operating in Financial Services, and is based in United States.
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