UWM Holdings (NYSE: UWMC) taps Okapi to support Two Harbors merger vote

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UWM Holdings Corporation has hired Okapi Partners LLC to advise on and help solicit proxies for the proposed merger with Two Harbors Investment Corp. under the existing Agreement and Plan of Merger. Two Harbors’ special stockholder meeting was adjourned to March 24, 2026 to allow more time for voting in favor of the transaction.

UWMC will pay Okapi $25,000, plus additional fees and costs if the merger is completed, and has agreed to indemnify Okapi for losses related to its services. The companies have an effective registration statement, proxy statement, and prospectus on file, and UWMC encourages Two Harbors stockholders who have not yet voted to submit proxies before the reconvened meeting.

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03/16/2026 - 02:02 PM

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): March 16, 2026

UWM Holdings Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware

001-39189

84-2124167

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

(Commission
File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)



585 South Boulevard E.
Pontiac,	Michigan	48341
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(800) 981-8898

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)


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

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Trading
Symbol(s)

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on which registered

Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share

UWMC

New York Stock Exchange

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On March 16, 2026, UWM Holdings Corporation (“UWMC”) announced it has engaged Okapi Partners LLC (“Okapi”) to provide strategic advice to UWMC and to assist in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the special meeting of Two Harbors Investment Corp. (“Two Harbors”) pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 17, 2025, by and among Two Harbors, UWM Acquisitions 1, LLC and UWMC (the “TWO Acquisition”). As previously announced, Two Harbors today adjourned its Special Meeting of Stockholders until March 24, 2026 at 11:00 am in order to provide additional time for stockholders to vote and to solicit additional proxies to vote in favor of the TWO Acquisition. The TWO Acquisition requires the affirmative vote of the majority of the votes outstanding, and a significant number of stockholders have not yet voted nor submitted proxies. Stockholders who have not yet voted or submitted proxies are encouraged to do so during the additional period now made available to them until the meeting is reconvened.

UWMC will pay Okapi $25,000, plus additional fees and costs upon consummation of the transaction. UWMC has agreed to indemnify Okapi against any loss, damage, expense, liability or claim arising out of such services.

IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND WHERE TO FIND IT

UWMC has filed with the SEC the Registration Statement that includes a proxy statement of Two Harbors and that also constitutes a prospectus of UWMC. The Registration Statement has been declared effective by the SEC and the Proxy Statement and Prospectus have been delivered to stockholders of Two Harbors. UWMC may also file other documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. This document is not a substitute for the Registration Statement, the Proxy Statement, the Prospectus, or any other document that UWMC may file with the SEC. INVESTORS AND SECURITYHOLDERS OF UWMC AND TWO ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, THE PROXY STATEMENT, THE PROSPECTUS, AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY, WHEN THEY ARE AVAILABLE, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT UWMC, TWO, THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS. Investors and securityholders of UWMC will be able to obtain copies of the Registration Statement, the Proxy Statement and the Prospectus when they become available, as well as other filings with the SEC that will be incorporated by reference into such documents, containing information about UWMC, without charge, at the SEC’s website (http://www.sec.gov). Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by UWMC will be available free of charge under the SEC Filings heading of the Investor Relations section of UWMC’s website at https://investors.uwm.com.

PARTICIPANTS IN THE SOLICITATION

UWMC and its respective directors and executive officers and other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Two Harbors’ stockholders in respect of the proposed transaction under the rules of the SEC. Information regarding UWMC’s directors and executive officers is available in UWMC’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and UWMC’s proxy statement, dated April 25, 2025, for its 2025 annual meeting of stockholders (the “UWMC 2025 Proxy”), which can be obtained free of charge through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Please refer to the sections captioned “Compensation Discussion and Analysis”, “Executive Compensation”, “Stock Ownership” and “Proposal 3 – Advisory Vote on Executive Officer Compensation” in the UWMC 2025 Proxy. Any changes in the holdings of UWMC’s securities by UWMC’s directors or executive officers from the amounts described in the UWMC 2025 Proxy have been reflected in Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC subsequent to the filing date of the UWMC 2025 Proxy and are available at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

NO OFFER OR SOLICITATION

This communication is for informational purposes only and is not intended to, and shall not, constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act.

SIGNATURE

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.


UWM HOLDINGS CORPORATION

By:						/s/ Rami Hasani
Name:						Rami Hasani
Title:						Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Date: March 16, 2026

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did UWM Holdings (UWMC) disclose in this 8-K filing?

UWM Holdings disclosed it engaged Okapi Partners to advise on and solicit proxies for the proposed merger with Two Harbors. The filing also notes the Two Harbors special meeting was adjourned to March 24, 2026 to give stockholders more time to vote.

Why did UWM Holdings (UWMC) hire Okapi Partners for the Two Harbors deal?

UWM Holdings hired Okapi Partners to provide strategic advice and assist in soliciting proxies for the Two Harbors special meeting. Many stockholders have not yet voted, and the merger requires approval by a majority of outstanding shares, making professional proxy solicitation support important.

How much will UWM Holdings (UWMC) pay Okapi Partners?

UWM Holdings will pay Okapi Partners a fee of $25,000 and additional fees and costs if the merger transaction is consummated. UWMC has also agreed to indemnify Okapi against losses, damages, expenses, liabilities, or claims arising from the proxy solicitation services it provides.

When is the Two Harbors special meeting to vote on the UWMC merger?

Two Harbors adjourned its special meeting of stockholders and plans to reconvene it on March 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The adjournment provides extra time for stockholders to vote and for additional proxies to be solicited in favor of the proposed acquisition by UWM Holdings.

What approvals are needed for the UWM Holdings and Two Harbors merger?

The merger requires an affirmative vote from a majority of Two Harbors’ outstanding shares. A registration statement including a proxy statement and prospectus has been declared effective, and investors are urged to review those documents for detailed terms, conditions, and other approvals related to the proposed transaction.

Where can investors find documents about the UWM–Two Harbors transaction?

Investors can access the registration statement, proxy statement, and prospectus for the UWM–Two Harbors transaction on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. Copies of UWM Holdings’ SEC filings are also available free of charge in the SEC Filings section of its investor relations website.

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