Two Harbors Receives Unsolicited Cash Acquisition Proposal, Committee Deems it Potentially Superior to Existing Merger

summarizeSummary

Two Harbors Investment Corp. has received an unsolicited all-cash acquisition proposal for $10.70 per share, which includes covering the $25.4 million merger termination fee. An ad hoc committee of the Board believes this offer could reasonably lead to a "Company Superior Proposal" over the existing UWMC merger.

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• Unsolicited Acquisition Proposal Received

  Two Harbors Investment Corp. announced it received an unsolicited proposal to acquire all outstanding common stock for $10.70 per share in cash.

• Termination Fee Coverage Included

  The unsolicited proposal includes payment of the $25.4 million termination fee that Two Harbors would owe to UWM Holdings Corporation (UWMC) if the existing merger agreement is terminated.

• Potentially Superior Proposal

  An ad hoc committee of the Board determined that the unsolicited proposal could reasonably be expected to lead to a "Company Superior Proposal" under the terms of the existing UWMC merger agreement.

• Existing Merger Agreement Remains in Effect

  The Board continues to recommend the UWMC transaction, and the special stockholder meeting for the UWMC merger remains scheduled for March 24, 2026.

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This filing introduces a significant new development in Two Harbors' ongoing merger process with UWM Holdings Corporation. The unsolicited cash offer at a slight premium to the current stock price, coupled with the bidder's willingness to cover the substantial $25.4 million termination fee, creates a competitive situation. While the Board still recommends the UWMC transaction and has not yet declared the new offer superior, the committee's determination that it *could* lead to a superior proposal suggests a potential for a revised or higher offer for shareholders. Investors should monitor further negotiations and the outcome of the upcoming shareholder meeting on March 24, 2026, which was previously adjourned to gather more votes for the UWMC deal.