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Two Harbors to cash out at $12 per share in CCM merger

Aug 21, 2026, 4:17 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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A cash-out merger with a fixed per-share price typically creates an arbitrage-friendly setup; once approvals are in place, TWO may trade toward the $12 cash value plus the stub dividend, assuming termination risk remains priced in. Historical analogs show spreads compressing as close dates approach, though deal certainty and regulatory conditions are key drivers.

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Two Harbors Investment Corp. has secured final regulatory approval for its merger with CrossCountry Mortgage, with closing expected before market open on August 25, 2026. Shareholders will receive $12 in cash per share plus a stub period dividend of $0.20326 per share, paid at close. The deal transfers TWO into CCM ownership, altering its standalone MSR-focused business and capital structure.

Two Harbors Investment Corp. to merge with CrossCountry Mortgage; closing expected Aug 25, 2026.
Shareholders receive $12.00 in cash per TWO share plus a stub dividend of $0.20326.
Two Harbors will survive as a CCM subsidiary; merger consideration paid in cash.
Record date for stub dividend is Aug 24, 2026; regulatory approvals completed.

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