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EQB redefines challenger banking in Canada with agreement to acquire PC Financial from Loblaw, delivering transformational benefits for Canadians
EQB redefines challenger banking in Canada with agreement to acquire PC Financial from Loblaw, de...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\nEQB redefines challenger banking in Canada with agreement to acquire PC Financial from Loblaw, delivering transformational benefits for Canadians\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\n\n\n\nCanada NewsWire\n\n\nCreates one of Canada's largest loyalty-linked banking ecosystems with significant benefits for millions of CanadiansExpands the benefits of PC Optimum™ and will offer more ways for Canadians to earn rewards on their everyday banking Cements EQB as the challenger in Canadian banking, servicing nearly 3.5 million Canadians with a scaled credit card portfolio and distribution across Loblaw bannersEQB will become the exclusive financial partner for the PC Optimum™ loyalty program through a long-term commercial agreementFinancially compelling transaction for EQB expected to be mid-single digit accretive to adjusted EPS in the first full year post-closing, with Loblaw becoming a significant minority shareholder of EQBTORONTO, Dec. 3, 2025 /CNW/ - EQB Inc. (\"EQB\") (TSX: EQB) and Loblaw Companies Limited (\"Loblaw\") (TSX: L) announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement (the \"Transaction Agreement\") pursuant to which EQB will acquire President's Choice Bank (\"PC Bank\"), PC® Financial Insurance Agency Inc., PC® Financial Insurance Brokers Inc. and certain other affiliated entities of PC Bank (collectively, \"PC Financial\") (the \"Acquisition\").\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn connection with the closing of the Acquisition, EQB will enter into a long-term strategic relationship with Loblaw pursuant to a commercial agreement (the \"Program Participation Agreement\") to become the exclusive financial partner of the PC Optimum™ loyalty program (together with the Acquisition, the \"Transaction\"). The Transaction will unite two of Canada's most innovative banking brands, redefining the sector by delivering extraordinary value, products and services to Canadians.\nEQB will acquire PC Financial for 1.15x book value at closing, excluding excess capital above a 13% CET1 ratio, for consideration estimated at $800 million, subje...