Capital One Acquires Brex for $5.15B, Boosts Efficiency Ratio
ByAinvest
Thursday, Jan 22, 2026 10:26 pm ET1min read
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Capital One has announced a $5.15 billion acquisition of Brex, a pioneer in the business payment space. The deal is a combination of stock and cash. The acquisition is expected to put near-term upward pressure on Capital One's efficiency ratio due to strategic investments.
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