Acquisition History / Wachovia / Golden West Financial
Wachovia Acquires Golden West Financial
Announced January 2006 — $25B
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
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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