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Compass–Anywhere Merger Wins Shareholder Approval After HSR Waiting Period, Closing Expected Jan. 9

Shareholder approval plus HSR clearance put the merger on track to close Jan. 9.

Overview

  • Roughly 99% of Compass votes and 72.4% of Anywhere outstanding shares backed the deal at special meetings on Jan. 7.
  • The HSR Act waiting period expired Jan. 2 with no DOJ or FTC action, removing a key procedural hurdle though later review remains possible.
  • Compass launched a $750 million convertible senior notes offering due 2031, with proceeds available for general corporate purposes including funding the acquisition.
  • Three lawsuits by purported Anywhere stockholders seek corrective disclosures and potential injunctions, creating ongoing litigation risk.
  • The combined company is projected to be valued at over $10 billion and to become the largest residential brokerage by transaction volume, with high local-market shares reported in some metros.