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Wachovia Acquires Golden West Financial

Announced January 2006 — $25B

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What happened

Golden West Financial was a company, acquired by Wachovia for $25 billion.

Acquirer
Wachovia
Target
Golden West Financial
Announced
January 2006
Price
$25B
Buyer type
Strategic acquirer
Status
Closed

By the numbers

Wachovia's acquisition history
2nd of 4 tracked deals
Disclosed prices
4 of 4 Wachovia deals
Wachovia's average disclosed price
$12.50B
Wachovia's largest disclosed deal
Golden West Financial ($25B)
Tracked acquisitions in 2006
110 across all acquirers

Frequently Asked Questions About This Acquisition

When did Wachovia acquire Golden West Financial?

Wachovia acquired Golden West Financial on January 2006. This was Wachovia's 2nd publicly tracked acquisition out of 4 we have on record.

How much did Wachovia pay for Golden West Financial?

Wachovia paid $25B for Golden West Financial.

What does Golden West Financial do?

Golden West Financial was a company, acquired by Wachovia for $25 billion.

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