| Application Type: | Business Combinations |
| Transaction Form: | Business Combination - Non-Affiliate Merger |
| Bank: | Sovereign Bank |
| Charter / License #: | 704410 |
| Bank Headquarters Location: |
1130 Berkshire Blvd
Wyomissing, PA 19610 County: Berks |
| Trust Powers Requested?: | No |
Affected Institutions:
| Role | Charter Number | Branch Name | Street Address | Suite | City | State | Zip | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target | FDIC: | First Essex Bank | 290-296 Essex Street | Lawrence | MA | 01842 | Unknown | |
| Resultant | 704410 | Sovereign Bank | 1130 Berkshire Blvd | Wyomissing | PA | 19610 | Berks |
Public Comment Information:
| Comment Period Start Date | Comment Period End Date | Adjusted Period Start Date | Adjusted Period End Date | OCC Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-11-28 | OTS-Northeast: Contact Info |
Filing Status:
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Receipt | 2003-11-28 |
| Approved | 2004-01-22 |
| Consummated/Effective | 2004-02-06 |