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Two Harbors (NYSE: TWO) raises CrossCountry all-cash buyout offer to $12

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Two Harbors Investment Corp. entered into a second amendment to its merger agreement with CrossCountry Intermediate Holdco, LLC, raising the all-cash price for each share of TWO common stock to $12.00, up from $11.30 in the prior amendment. The termination fee payable by Two Harbors to CrossCountry under certain circumstances increases from $50.0 million to $51.0 million. The amendment also updates financing terms to reference a $1.4 billion unsecured financing commitment obtained by CrossCountry and adds customary financing cooperation covenants. Two Harbors’ board unanimously approved the changes and reaffirmed its recommendation that stockholders approve the merger.

In the related press release, Two Harbors and CrossCountry highlight that the $12.00 per-share cash consideration represents a $0.70 increase and a 21% premium to Two Harbors’ unaffected share price, and note a broader $3.4 billion financing package and significant progress on regulatory approvals. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, after which Two Harbors’ common stock will be delisted and the company will become a wholly owned subsidiary of CrossCountry.

Positive

  • Improved deal economics for stockholders: The amended merger terms increase the all-cash consideration to $12.00 per share from $11.30, which the companies state represents a $0.70 increase and a 21% premium to Two Harbors’ unaffected share price.
  • Strengthened and clarified financing package: CrossCountry’s support now includes a $1.4 billion unsecured financing commitment within a $3.4 billion fully committed financing package, with no financing contingency described, and significant progress on required regulatory approvals.
  • Board support and clear path to close: Two Harbors’ board unanimously approved the second amendment, reaffirmed its recommendation to approve the merger, and the parties indicate an expected closing in the third quarter of 2026, subject to remaining approvals.

Negative

  • Increased termination fee and loss of public listing: The termination fee Two Harbors may owe CrossCountry under certain circumstances rises from $50.0 million to $51.0 million, and, upon completion, Two Harbors’ common stock will be delisted and the company will cease to be publicly traded.

Insights

Two Harbors secures higher all-cash bid with stronger financing and advanced approvals.

The amended merger terms lift Two Harbors’ cash consideration to $12.00 per share, up from $11.30, and described as a 21% premium to the unaffected share price. This improves economics for common stockholders versus the earlier CrossCountry agreement and contrasts with a competing UWMC stock offer valued at $7.88 per share.

CrossCountry’s financing support now includes a referenced $1.4 billion unsecured commitment within a broader $3.4 billion package and no financing contingency, which can reduce closing risk. The filing also notes that required regulatory approvals are more than halfway complete, with 35 of 53 state mortgage license approvals obtained following HSR filing completion.

The transaction remains subject to Two Harbors stockholder approval and remaining regulatory consents, and the termination fee rises modestly from $50.0 million to $51.0 million. Upon closing, expected in Q3 2026, Two Harbors will be taken private and its common stock will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange, shifting investors from ongoing public equity exposure to a one-time cash payout.

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Business
The company signed a significant contract such as a merger agreement, credit facility, or major partnership.
Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Revised cash consideration $12.00 per share All-cash merger price for each Two Harbors common share
Prior cash consideration $11.30 per share Consideration under the previous merger amendment
Increase in consideration $0.70 per share Difference between $12.00 and $11.30 merger prices
Premium to unaffected price 21% Premium Two Harbors cites versus unaffected share price
Revised termination fee $51.0 million Fee payable by Two Harbors to CrossCountry in certain cases
Prior termination fee $50.0 million Termination fee under the earlier merger amendment
Unsecured financing commitment $1.4 billion Unsecured commitment referenced in the amended merger agreement
Total financing package $3.4 billion Financing package CrossCountry notes as fully committed
termination fee financial
"the termination fee payable under certain circumstances by Two Harbors to CCM is increased from $50.0 million to $51.0 million"
A termination fee is a payment required if one party ends a contract before its agreed-upon end date. It acts like a penalty or compensation to the other party for canceling early, similar to a fee you might pay for breaking a lease or canceling a service contract. For investors, it matters because it can influence a company's decisions and financial obligations related to ending agreements prematurely.
unsecured financing commitment financial
"reference the $1.4 billion unsecured financing commitment that CCM recently obtained in connection with the transaction"
proxy statement regulatory
"Two Harbors filed with the SEC a definitive proxy statement (the “Proxy Statement”) on April 20, 2026"
A proxy statement is a document companies send to shareholders ahead of a meeting that lays out the items up for a vote—like who will sit on the board, executive pay, and major corporate decisions—and provides background so shareholders can decide how to cast their votes or appoint someone to vote for them. Think of it as an agenda plus a ballot and briefing notes, important because the outcomes can change control, strategy, and value.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This report on may contain “forward-looking statements,” including certain plans, expectations, goals, projections"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
special meeting of stockholders regulatory
"vote to approve the CCM transaction at the May 19, 2026 Special Meeting of Stockholders"
A special meeting of stockholders is an unscheduled gathering called to let shareholders vote on specific, often urgent company decisions—like mergers, major asset sales, changes to the board, or amendments to governing rules. Think of it as an emergency town hall where owners cast ballots in person or by mail/online; outcomes can materially change a company’s strategy, control or value, so investors pay close attention and may need to vote or adjust holdings accordingly.
HSR filing regulatory
"Significant regulatory progress has already been achieved, including HSR filing completion and all required state mortgage licensing filings"
An HSR filing is a formal notice companies must send to U.S. antitrust authorities before completing certain large mergers, acquisitions, or asset transfers, providing basic information about the parties and the deal for a competition review. It matters to investors because filing starts a regulatory review period that can delay, change, or halt a transaction—similar to asking a neighborhood board for approval before making a big renovation—so the filing signals regulatory risk and timing that can affect deal value.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

  

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of report (date of earliest event reported): May 7, 2026

 

 

 

Two Harbors Investment Corp.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Maryland   001-34506   27-0312904

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

 

(Commission File Number)

 

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

1601 Utica Avenue South, Suite 900
St. Louis Park, MN
55416
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(612453-4100

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act  (17 CFR 230.425)
   
¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
   
¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
   
¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share   TWO   New York Stock Exchange
8.125% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock   TWO PRA   New York Stock Exchange
7.625% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock   TWO PRB   New York Stock Exchange
7.25% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock   TWO PRC   New York Stock Exchange
9.375% Senior Notes Due 2030   TWOD   New York Stock Exchange

  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company ¨

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

On May 7, 2026, Two Harbors Investment Corp. (“Two Harbors”) entered into a Second Amendment to the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Second Amendment”), by and among Two Harbors, CrossCountry Intermediate Holdco, LLC (“CCM”) and CrossCountry Merger Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of CCM (“Merger Sub”), to amend the terms of the previously disclosed Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated March 27, 2026 (the “Original CCM Merger Agreement”), as amended by the First Amendment to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated April 28, 2026 (the “First Amendment”), by and among Two Harbors, CCM and Merger Sub (the Original CCM Merger Agreement, as amended by the First Amendment and the Second Amendment, the “Amended CCM Merger Agreement”).

 

The Second Amendment, among other things, provides that, at the effective time of the merger, each outstanding share of Two Harbors common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“TWO Common Stock”), will be converted into the right to receive an amount in cash equal to $12.00 per share, an increase from the $11.30 per share consideration under the First Amendment.

 

The Second Amendment also provides that the termination fee payable under certain circumstances by Two Harbors to CCM is increased from $50.0 million to $51.0 million.

 

Additionally, the Second Amendment updates certain financing provisions in the Original CCM Merger Agreement to reference the $1.4 billion unsecured financing commitment that CCM recently obtained in connection with the transaction and adds customary financing cooperation covenants.

 

The Second Amendment has been unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of Two Harbors, which has reaffirmed its recommendation that Two Harbors common stockholders approve the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the Amended CCM Merger Agreement. Except as modified by the First Amendment and the Second Amendment, the Original CCM Merger Agreement remains in full force and effect.

 

The foregoing description of the Second Amendment does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the full text of the Second Amendment, which is attached as Exhibit 2.1 hereto and is incorporated by reference herein. The Second Amendment has been attached hereto to provide investors with information regarding its terms. It is not intended to provide any other factual information about CCM, Merger Sub or Two Harbors.

 

Item 8.01 Other Events.

 

On May 8, 2026, Two Harbors and CCM issued a joint press release relating to the merger. A copy of the joint press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)       Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
2.1   Second Amendment to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated May 7, 2026, by and among CrossCountry Intermediate Holdco, LLC, CrossCountry Merger Corp. and Two Harbors Investment Corp.
99.1   Joint Press Release, dated May 8, 2026
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File, formatted in Inline XBRL

 

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This report on Form 8-K may contain “forward-looking statements,” including certain plans, expectations, goals, projections and statements about the proposed CCM transaction, Two Harbors’ and CCM’s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, the expected timing of completion of the proposed CCM transaction, the ability of the parties to complete the proposed CCM transaction considering the various closing conditions; and other statements that are not historical facts. Such statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties. Statements that do not describe historical or current facts, including statements about beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are intended to be subject to the safe harbor provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this report on Form 8-K that address activities, events or developments that Two Harbors or CCM expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Words such as “project,” “predict,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “potential,” “create,” “estimate,” “plan,” “continue,” “intend,” “could,” “foresee,” “should,” “would,” “may,” “will,” “guidance,” “look,” “outlook,” “goal,” “future,” “assume,” “forecast,” “build,” “focus,” “work,” or the negative of such terms or other variations thereof and words and terms of similar substance used in connection with any discussion of future plans, actions, or events identify forward-looking statements. However, the absence of these words does not mean that the statements are not forward-looking. Projected and estimated numbers are used for illustrative purposes only, are not forecasts and may not reflect actual results. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Two Harbors’ ability to predict results or the actual effect of future events, actions, plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Although Two Harbors believes the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements.

 

There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements included in this report on Form 8-K. These include, among other things: the expected timing and likelihood of completion of the proposed CCM transaction; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the proposed CCM transaction; the potential failure to receive, on a timely basis or otherwise, the required approvals of the proposed CCM transaction, including stockholder approval by Two Harbors’ stockholders, and the potential failure to satisfy the other conditions to the consummation of the proposed CCM transaction in a timely manner or at all; risks related to disruption of management’s attention from ongoing business operations due to the proposed CCM transaction; the risk that any announcements relating to the proposed CCM transaction could have adverse effects on the market price of TWO Common Stock; the risk that the proposed CCM transaction and its announcement could have an adverse effect on the ability of Two Harbors to retain and hire key personnel and the effect on Two Harbors’ operating results and business generally; the outcome of any legal proceedings relating to the proposed CCM transaction, including stockholder litigation in connection with the proposed CCM transaction; the risk that restrictions during the pendency of the proposed CCM transaction may impact Two Harbors’ ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; that Two Harbors may be adversely affected by other economic, business or competitive factors; changes in future loan production; the availability of suitable investment opportunities; changes in interest rates; changes in the yield curve; changes in prepayment rates; the availability and terms of financing; general economic conditions and market conditions; conditions in the market for mortgage-related investments; and legislative and regulatory changes that could adversely affect Two Harbors’ business. All such factors are difficult to predict and are beyond the control of Two Harbors and CCM, including those detailed in Two Harbors’ annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and periodic reports on Form 8-K that are available on Two Harbors’ website at www.twoinv.com/investors and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at www.sec.gov.

 

Each of the forward-looking statements of Two Harbors is based on assumptions that Two Harbors believes to be reasonable but that may not prove to be accurate. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and Two Harbors does not undertake any obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof.

 

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IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND WHERE TO FIND IT

 

In connection with the proposed CCM transaction, Two Harbors filed with the SEC a definitive proxy statement (the “Proxy Statement”) on April 20, 2026. The Proxy Statement was first mailed to Two Harbors stockholders on or about April 20, 2026, and was thereafter supplemented. The proposed CCM transaction will be submitted to the Two Harbors stockholders for their approval. Two Harbors may also file other documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. The Proxy Statement contains important information about the proposed CCM transaction and related matters. This report on Form 8-K is not a substitute for the Proxy Statement or any other documents that Two Harbors may file with the SEC or send to its stockholders in connection with the proposed CCM transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITYHOLDERS OF TWO HARBORS ARE ADVISED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT REGARDING THE PROPOSED CCM TRANSACTION (INCLUDING ALL OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT ARE FILED OR WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS) CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN AND WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED CCM TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS. Investors and securityholders may obtain a free copy of the Proxy Statement and all other documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC by Two Harbors on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Copies of documents filed with the SEC by Two Harbors will be made available free of charge on Two Harbors’ website at www.twoinv.com/investors or by directing a request to: Two Harbors Investment Corp., 1601 Utica Avenue South, Suite 900, St. Louis Park, MN 55416, Attention: Investor Relations.

 

PARTICIPANTS IN THE SOLICITATION

 

Two Harbors and its directors, executive officers and certain other members of management and employees of Two Harbors may be deemed to be “participants” in the solicitation of proxies from the Two Harbors stockholders in connection with the proposed CCM transaction. Securityholders can find information about Two Harbors and its directors and executive officers and their ownership of TWO Common Stock in the Proxy Statement. Please also refer to the sections in Two Harbors’ Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC on April 27, 2026 captioned “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” “Summary Compensation Table” and “Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.” Any changes in the holdings of Two Harbors’ securities by its directors or executive officers from the amounts described in the Form 10-K/A have been reflected in Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC subsequent to the filing date of the Form 10-K/A and are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Additional information regarding the interests of such individuals in the proposed CCM transaction is included in the Proxy Statement relating to the proposed CCM transaction. Free copies of these documents may be obtained as described in the preceding paragraph.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: May 8, 2026

 

  TWO HARBORS INVESTMENT CORP.
   
  By: /s/ Rebecca B. Sandberg
    Rebecca B. Sandberg
    Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

TWO and CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC Announce Amended Merger Agreement

Increasing All-Cash Consideration to $12.00 Per Share

 

Represents a $0.70 Per Share Increase and 21% Premium to Unaffected Share Price(1)

 

TWO’s Board of Directors Continues to Unanimously Recommend
Voting FOR the Transaction with CrossCountry

 

New York, May 8, 2026 – TWO (Two Harbors Investment Corp, NYSE: TWO), an MSR-focused REIT, and CrossCountry Intermediate Holdco, LLC, an affiliate of CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC (“CrossCountry” or “CCM”), today announced the signing of an amendment to their merger agreement (the “amended agreement”), increasing the per-share all cash consideration payable to TWO stockholders to $12.00 per share, an increase from $11.30 per share under the previous merger agreement.

 

“Throughout this process, our Board of Directors has remained steadfast in seeking the best outcome for all of our stockholders,” said Bill Greenberg, TWO’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “The CCM transaction delivers a fixed price all-cash consideration to every TWO stockholder – automatically and without election – with committed financing, no financing contingency, and a clear path to close in the shortest timeframe. In contrast, UWMC’s default stock consideration is currently worth only $7.88 per TWO share based on UWMC’s closing trading price on May 7, 2026. Our Board is confident that the CCM transaction is in the best interest of, and the only credible and actionable path forward for, TWO stockholders.”

 

“We are raising our all-cash offer to $12.00 per share, which represents a compelling outcome for TWO stockholders and would reflect one of the highest multiples paid for a mortgage REIT,” said Ron Leonhardt, Founder and CEO of CrossCountry Mortgage. “From the outset, our focus has been on certainty—our agreement is signed, our $3.4 billion financing package is fully committed, and we are already more than halfway through the required regulatory approvals. We are committed to closing this transaction.”

 

TWO intends to file a supplement to its definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission to reflect the amended terms of the merger agreement. Stockholders who have already voted on the CCM transaction do not need to take any action, though they may change their vote at any time before the special meeting by following the instructions in the proxy statement.

 

The CCM transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026 following satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including approval by TWO stockholders and receipt of customary regulatory approvals. Significant regulatory progress has already been achieved, including HSR filing completion and all required state mortgage licensing filings having been submitted, with 35 of 53 approvals already obtained.

 

As previously disclosed, prior to the closing of the CCM transaction, TWO intends to pay regular quarterly dividends in the ordinary course consistent with past practice for all completed quarterly periods.

 

Upon completion of the transaction, TWO common stock will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange, TWO will cease to be a publicly traded company, and TWO will become a wholly owned subsidiary of CrossCountry.

 

TWO’s Board of Directors reiterates its unanimous recommendation that TWO stockholders vote to approve the CCM transaction at the May 19, 2026 Special Meeting of Stockholders. Stockholders who have questions or need assistance voting their shares should contact TWO’s proxy solicitor, D.F. King & Co., Inc., at (646) 677-2516 (for banks and brokers) or (888) 887-0082 (toll-free).

 

(1)Unaffected date reflects 12/16/25, the day prior to the announcement of UWMC’s acquisition of TWO.

 

 

 

 

About TWO

 

TWO (Two Harbors Investment Corp., NYSE: TWO), a Maryland corporation, is a real estate investment trust that invests in mortgage servicing rights, residential mortgage-backed securities and other financial assets. TWO is headquartered in St. Louis Park, MN.

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

This communication may contain “forward-looking statements,” including certain plans, expectations, goals, projections and statements about the proposed CCM transaction, TWO’s and CCM’s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, the expected timing of completion of the proposed CCM transaction, the ability of the parties to complete the proposed CCM transaction considering the various closing conditions; and other statements that are not historical facts. Such statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties. Statements that do not describe historical or current facts, including statements about beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are intended to be subject to the safe harbor provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this communication that address activities, events or developments that TWO or CCM expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Words such as “project,” “predict,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “potential,” “create,” “estimate,” “plan,” “continue,” “intend,” “could,” “foresee,” “should,” “would,” “may,” “will,” “guidance,” “look,” “outlook,” “goal,” “future,” “assume,” “forecast,” “build,” “focus,” “work,” or the negative of such terms or other variations thereof and words and terms of similar substance used in connection with any discussion of future plans, actions, or events identify forward-looking statements. However, the absence of these words does not mean that the statements are not forward-looking. Projected and estimated numbers are used for illustrative purposes only, are not forecasts and may not reflect actual results. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. TWO’s ability to predict results or the actual effect of future events, actions, plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Although TWO believes the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements.

 

There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements included in this communication. These include, among other things: the expected timing and likelihood of completion of the proposed CCM transaction; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the proposed CCM transaction; the potential failure to receive, on a timely basis or otherwise, the required approvals of the proposed CCM transaction, including stockholder approval by TWO stockholders, and the potential failure to satisfy the other conditions to the consummation of the proposed CCM transaction in a timely manner or at all; risks related to disruption of management’s attention from ongoing business operations due to the proposed CCM transaction; the risk that any announcements relating to the proposed CCM transaction could have adverse effects on the market price of TWO common stock; the risk that the proposed CCM transaction and its announcement could have an adverse effect on the ability of TWO to retain and hire key personnel and the effect on TWO’s operating results and business generally; the outcome of any legal proceedings relating to the proposed CCM transaction, including stockholder litigation in connection with the proposed CCM transaction; the risk that restrictions during the pendency of the proposed CCM transaction may impact TWO’s ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; that TWO may be adversely affected by other economic, business or competitive factors; changes in future loan production; the availability of suitable investment opportunities; changes in interest rates; changes in the yield curve; changes in prepayment rates; the availability and terms of financing; general economic conditions and market conditions; conditions in the market for mortgage-related investments; and legislative and regulatory changes that could adversely affect TWO’s business. All such factors are difficult to predict and are beyond the control of TWO and CCM, including those detailed in TWO’s annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and periodic reports on Form 8-K that are available on TWO’s website at www.twoinv.com/investors and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (the “SEC”) website at www.sec.gov.

 

 

 

 

Each of the forward-looking statements of TWO is based on assumptions that TWO believes to be reasonable but that may not prove to be accurate. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and TWO does not undertake any obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof.

 

IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND WHERE TO FIND IT

 

In connection with the proposed CCM transaction, TWO filed with the SEC a definitive proxy statement (the “Proxy Statement”) on April 20, 2026. The Proxy Statement was first mailed to TWO shareholders on or about April 20, 2026, and was thereafter supplemented. The proposed CCM transaction will be submitted to the TWO stockholders for their approval. TWO may also file other documents with the SEC regarding the proposed CCM transaction. The Proxy Statement contains important information about the proposed CCM transaction and related matters. This communication is not a substitute for the Proxy Statement or any other documents that TWO may file with the SEC or send to TWO stockholders in connection with the proposed CCM transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITYHOLDERS OF TWO ARE ADVISED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT REGARDING THE PROPOSED CCM TRANSACTION (INCLUDING ALL OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT ARE FILED OR WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS) CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN AND WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED CCM TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS. Investors and securityholders may obtain a free copy of the Proxy Statement and all other documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC by TWO on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Copies of documents filed with the SEC by TWO will be made available free of charge on TWO’s website at www.twoinv.com/investors or by directing a request to: Two Harbors Investment Corp., 1601 Utica Avenue South, Suite 900, St. Louis Park, MN 55416, Attention: Investor Relations.

 

PARTICIPANTS IN THE SOLICITATION

 

TWO and its directors, executive officers, and certain other members of management and employees of TWO may be deemed to be “participants” in the solicitation of proxies from the TWO stockholders in connection with the proposed CCM transaction. Securityholders can find information about TWO and its directors and executive officers and their ownership of TWO common stock in the Proxy Statement. Please also refer to the sections in TWO’s Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC on April 27, 2026, captioned “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” “Summary Compensation Table” and “Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.” Any changes in the holdings of TWO’s securities by its directors or executive officers from the amounts described in the Form 10-K/A have been reflected in Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC subsequent to the filing date of the Form 10-K/A and are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Additional information regarding the interests of such individuals in the proposed CCM transaction is included in the Proxy Statement relating to the proposed CCM transaction. Free copies of these documents may be obtained as described in the preceding paragraph.

 

Contacts

 

Margaret Karr, Head of Investor Relations, TWO, (612) 453-4080, investors@twoinv.com

 

 

 

FAQ

What did Two Harbors (TWO) change in its merger agreement with CrossCountry?

Two Harbors approved a second amendment to its merger agreement with CrossCountry that raises the per-share all-cash consideration to $12.00, increases the potential termination fee to $51.0 million, updates financing provisions, and adds financing cooperation covenants, while keeping other core terms in place.

How much will Two Harbors (TWO) stockholders receive in the CrossCountry merger?

Each share of Two Harbors common stock is now expected to be converted into the right to receive $12.00 in cash. The companies state this represents a $0.70 increase from the prior agreement and a 21% premium to Two Harbors’ unaffected share price before the deal discussions.

How does the CrossCountry cash offer for TWO compare to the UWMC proposal?

The amended CrossCountry agreement offers $12.00 in cash per Two Harbors share. In the press release, Two Harbors notes that UWMC’s default stock consideration was worth $7.88 per TWO share based on UWMC’s May 7, 2026 closing price, highlighting a substantial value gap between the proposals.

What financing supports the Two Harbors (TWO) merger with CrossCountry?

CrossCountry’s transaction financing includes a referenced $1.4 billion unsecured financing commitment as part of a broader $3.4 billion fully committed package. The companies emphasize there is no financing contingency, and that they have already completed HSR filing and secured many state mortgage approvals.

When is the Two Harbors–CrossCountry merger expected to close and what happens then?

The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to stockholder and regulatory approvals. After completion, Two Harbors’ common stock will be delisted from the NYSE, and the company will become a wholly owned subsidiary of CrossCountry, ending its status as a public company.

What regulatory progress has been made for the Two Harbors (TWO) and CrossCountry transaction?

The companies report that HSR filing has been completed and all required state mortgage licensing filings submitted, with 35 of 53 approvals already obtained. These steps, along with the filed proxy statement, support the targeted closing of the merger in the third quarter of 2026.

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