UWM Holdings Corp. Raises Two Harbors Acquisition Offer to $12.50/Share, Urges Vote Against Rival Bid
UWMC is trading near its 52-week low of $3.08 (9.7% above the low) on elevated volume (2.0× avg).
Summary
UWM Holdings Corp. increased its acquisition offer for Two Harbors Investment Corp. to $12.50 per share and is directly soliciting Two Harbors shareholders to vote against a rival merger with CrossCountry Mortgage.
Key Events · M&A and Partnerships · UWMC
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Increased Acquisition Offer
UWM Holdings Corp. (UWMC) raised its offer to acquire Two Harbors Investment Corp. to $12.50 per share in cash or 2.3328 shares of UWMC stock.
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Superior Value Claim
UWMC asserts its new offer provides 'clearly superior value' compared to CrossCountry Mortgage's (CCM) $12.00 per share cash offer.
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Shareholder Solicitation
UWMC is directly urging Two Harbors stockholders to vote AGAINST the proposed CCM merger at the special meeting on May 19, 2026.
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Criticism of Two Harbors Board
UWMC criticizes the Two Harbors Board for refusing to engage and for prioritizing management payouts over maximizing shareholder value.
Analysis · UWMC · Real Estate & Construction
This filing marks a significant escalation in the contested acquisition of Two Harbors Investment Corp. by UWM Holdings Corp. The increased offer of $12.50 per share, available to all Two Harbors shareholders, directly challenges the rival bid from CrossCountry Mortgage and puts substantial pressure on the Two Harbors board. UWM Holdings Corp.'s direct appeal to shareholders to vote against the CCM merger, coupled with accusations of the board prioritizing management payouts, indicates a determined effort to win shareholder support. The outcome of the May 19th shareholder meeting for Two Harbors will be critical in determining the future of this acquisition.
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At the time of this filing, UWMC was trading at $3.38 on NYSE in the Real Estate & Construction sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $5.4B. The 52-week trading range was $3.08 to $7.14. This filing was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 9 out of 10.