By Helena Smolak


Santander said it expects to pay out more than 6 billion euros ($6.52 billion) in dividends and share buybacks for this year.

The Spanish lender is on track to meet its 2024 targets and expects to reach a 16% return on tangible equity in the first quarter, it said Friday ahead of its annual general meeting.

It expects first quarter income to rise by around 9% from the same period a year earlier, driven by growing customer numbers.


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