Are EWCZ, KW, CWAN Obtaining Fair Deals for their Shareholders?

Rhea-AI Summary

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Key Figures

Offer price per share: $5.80 Offer price per share: $10.90 Offer price per share: $24.55

3 metrics

Offer price per share $5.80 Cash sale of European Wax Center, Inc. (EWCZ)

Offer price per share $10.90 Cash sale of Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. (KW)

Offer price per share $24.55 Cash sale of Clearwater Analytics Holdings, Inc. (CWAN)

Market Reality Check

Price: $10.92 Vol: Volume 1,946,209 is at 1....

normal vol

$10.92 Last Close

Volume Volume 1,946,209 is at 1.1x the 20-day average (1,775,957), showing typical activity into the deal process. normal

Technical Shares at $10.88 trade 0.64% below the $10.95 52-week high and remain above the 200-day MA of $8.41.

Peers on Argus

KW slipped 0.37% while key Real Estate Services peers like REAX and EXPI were up...

1 Up

KW slipped 0.37% while key Real Estate Services peers like REAX and EXPI were up on the day. Peer momentum data show only one unrelated name (HBNB) in the scanner, supporting a stock-specific setup tied to the announced cash sale at $10.90 per share.

Common Catalyst Some peers had earnings-related headlines, but KW’s trading appears more connected to its pending cash acquisition.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 17 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Feb 17	Go-private acquisition	Positive	+9.8%	All-cash sale at <b>$10.90</b> per share with significant premium to prior price.
Dec 16	Project financing	Positive	+1.9%	Announcement of <b>$384M</b> capitalization package for Harborside 8 development.
Nov 05	Dividend declaration	Positive	+31.2%	Quarterly dividend of <b>$0.12</b> per share, or <b>$0.48</b> annually, reaffirmed capital return.
Oct 09	Earnings schedule	Neutral	-1.9%	Scheduling of Q3 2025 earnings release and conference call details.
Sep 18	Platform acquisition	Positive	+3.3%	Announcement to acquire Toll Brothers’ apartment platform for <b>$347M</b>, adding AUM.

Pattern Detected

Recent company-specific headlines—especially acquisition and strategic transactions—have generally seen positive price reactions, with only a neutral earnings scheduling update showing a modest negative move.

Recent Company History

Over the last six months, Kennedy-Wilson’s news flow has centered on corporate actions and capital deployment. A $10.90-per-share all-cash acquisition agreement in Feb 2026 produced a 9.81% one-day gain. Earlier, a $347M apartment platform acquisition and a Harborside 8 $384M capitalization deal also coincided with positive reactions. A Q4 $0.12 dividend announcement saw a sharp 31.19% move. Against this backdrop, today’s law-firm investigation focuses on whether shareholders receive fair value under the same announced buyout terms.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights an investor-rights law firm reviewing whether Kennedy-Wilson’s agreed a...

Analysis

This announcement highlights an investor-rights law firm reviewing whether Kennedy-Wilson’s agreed all-cash sale at $10.90 per share delivers fair value to shareholders. In recent months, the company announced multiple strategic deals and the go-private transaction, each with generally positive stock reactions. The new investigation adds a governance and process lens to the existing merger story. Investors may focus on any changes to deal terms, regulatory filings, and shareholder communications as the transaction progresses.

Key Terms

federal securities laws, fiduciary duties, contingent fee

3 terms

federal securities laws regulatory

"investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws"

Federal securities laws are the set of national rules that require companies and market participants to provide accurate information, prohibit deceptive practices, and ensure fair trading of stocks and bonds. Think of them as the rules of the road for financial markets: they help investors make informed choices by mandating disclosures and punishing fraud, which reduces risk and builds trust in the safety and reliability of investments.

fiduciary duties regulatory

"potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders"

Fiduciary duties are the legal and ethical responsibilities that company directors, officers, or financial advisors have to put shareholders’ interests ahead of their own, acting with honesty, care, and loyalty. Think of it like a guardian managing someone’s money: choices must prioritize the owner’s benefit, avoid conflicts, and be made with prudent judgment; investors rely on these duties to ensure decisions aren’t self‑serving and to provide grounds for legal action if abused.

contingent fee financial

"on a contingent fee basis, whereby you would not be responsible"

A contingent fee is a payment arrangement where a party — often a lawyer, adviser or broker — gets paid only if a specified result is achieved, such as winning a case, completing a deal or recovering funds. For investors, contingent fees matter because they shift risk from the client to the service provider, can influence the timing and size of payments, and create incentives that may affect negotiation, litigation or deal strategies, similar to hiring a contractor who gets paid only when a job is finished successfully.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Insiders may stand to receive substantial financial benefits not available to ordinary shareholders.

The proposed transactions may contain terms that could limit superior competing offers.

Shareholders are encouraged to contact the firm to discuss their rights and options at no cost or obligation. We would handle any matter on a contingent fee basis, whereby you would not be responsible for out-of-pocket payment of our legal fees or expenses.

NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:

European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ: EWCZ)'s sale to General Atlantic for $5.80 per share in cash. If you are a European Wax shareholder, click here to learn more about your legal rights and options.

Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: KW)'s sale to consortium led by William McMorrow, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kennedy-Wilson, and certain other senior executives of Kennedy-Wilson, together with Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, for $10.90 per share in cash. If you are a Kennedy-Wilson shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.

Clearwater Analytics Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWAN)'s sale to Permira and Warburg Pincus for $24.55 per share in cash. If you are a Clearwater shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.

On behalf of shareholders, Halper Sadeh LLC may seek increased consideration, additional disclosures and information, or other relief and benefits.

Halper Sadeh LLC represents investors all over the world who have fallen victim to securities fraud and corporate misconduct. Our attorneys have been instrumental in implementing corporate reforms and recovering millions of dollars on behalf of defrauded investors.

Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Contact Information:
Halper Sadeh LLC
Daniel Sadeh, Esq.
Zachary Halper, Esq.
One World Trade Center
85th Floor
New York, NY 10007
(212) 763-0060
sadeh@halpersadeh.com
zhalper@halpersadeh.com
https://www.halpersadeh.com

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SOURCE Halper Sadeh LLP