Major Shareholder Withdraws $17.25 Per Share Acquisition Proposal

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A major shareholder group has withdrawn its proposal to acquire MarketWise, Inc. for $17.25 per share, though they intend to continue discussions on other strategic corporate actions.

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• Acquisition Proposal Withdrawn

  Monument & Cathedral Holdings, LLC and affiliated reporting persons have formally withdrawn their proposal to acquire all outstanding equity interests of MarketWise, Inc. for cash consideration of $17.25 per share.

• Continued Strategic Engagement

  Despite the withdrawal, the reporting persons intend to continue discussions with the Issuer's Board and third parties regarding potential extraordinary corporate transactions, including mergers, reorganizations, or changes to the company's structure and governance.

• Significant Shareholder Stake

  The reporting persons collectively beneficially own 6,983,620 shares of Class A Common Stock, representing 74.3% of the class, and 6,983,620 shares of Class B Common Stock, representing 51.3% of the class.

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Monument & Cathedral Holdings, LLC, a significant shareholder, has withdrawn its proposal to acquire all outstanding equity interests of MarketWise, Inc. for $17.25 per share. This withdrawal removes a potential near-term catalyst for shareholders, especially given the proposed price was at a premium to the current stock price of $14.40. Despite the withdrawal, the reporting persons, who collectively hold a substantial 74.3% of Class A Common Stock, indicate they will continue to engage in discussions regarding potential extraordinary corporate transactions, including mergers, reorganizations, or changes to corporate structure and governance. This suggests ongoing strategic uncertainty for the company, even after recent positive preliminary Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results reported on January 22, 2026.