PNC signed an agreement to acquire BBVA USA Bancshares for $11.6 billion to be funded with cash on hand in a fixed price structure, the bank announced today.
Headquartered in Houston with $104 billion in assets, BBVA USA Bancshares provides commercial and retail banking service through its banking subsidiary BBVA USA and operates 637 branches in Texas, Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Colorado and New Mexico.
With the acquisition, PNC will have a coast-to-coast franchise with a presence in 29 of the 30 largest markets in the U.S. It will be the fifth-largest bank in the country with assets of $564 billion.
“Our acquisition of BBVA USA will accelerate our growth trajectory and drive long-term shareholder value through a strategic deployment of the proceeds from the sale of our BlackRock investment,” said William S. Demchak, PNC’s chairman, president and chief executive officer.
“This transaction is an opportunity to navigate our future from a position of strength, accelerating PNC’s national expansion strategy while drawing on our experience as a disciplined acquirer. We are excited to bring our industry-leading technology and innovative products and services to new markets and clients, leveraging our mutual commitment to building diverse and high performing teams and supporting the communities we serve.”
“This is a very positive transaction for all sides. PNC has recognized the great value of our unique client franchise and of our great team in the U.S., who will be part of a leading financial services group in the country,” said BBVA Group Executive Chairman Carlos Torres Vila.
The transaction, which has been approved by both companies’ boards of directors, is expected to close in mid-2021, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. Upon closing, PNC intends to merge BBVA USA Bancshares into PNC with PNC continuing as the surviving entity.