EQB buys PC Financial from Loblaw for $800 million
EQB Inc., parent of Equitable Bank, acquires PC Financial from Loblaw in an $800-million deal, creating a major new digital banking force. Loblaw takes a minority stake.
EQB Inc., parent of Equitable Bank, acquires PC Financial from Loblaw in an $800-million deal, creating a major new digital banking force. Loblaw takes a minority stake.
CIBC raises its quarterly dividend to $1.07 per share following a strong fourth quarter, with adjusted net income hitting $2.19 billion. Read the full analysis of the bank's performance.
EQB Inc. has agreed to purchase the PC Financial business from Loblaw Companies Ltd. in a landmark transaction valued at approximately $800 million. The deal reshapes Canada's banking landscape.
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