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Two Harbors faces lawsuit challenging CrossCountry merger process

Story Highlights
  • Two Harbors faces a May 13, 2026 stockholder lawsuit alleging its CrossCountry merger proxy was misleading and violated securities laws.
  • The suit claims the board favored CrossCountry over richer UWMC bids to protect management, while Two Harbors denies wrongdoing but aims to avoid merger delays.
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Two Harbors faces lawsuit challenging CrossCountry merger process

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Two Harbors ( (TWO) ) has shared an update.

On May 13, 2026, Two Harbors disclosed that stockholder George Assad filed a federal lawsuit in Maryland alleging the company and its directors violated U.S. securities laws by issuing a materially incomplete and misleading proxy statement related to an all-cash merger with CrossCountry Intermediate Holdco, LLC. The complaint seeks to block the May 19, 2026 special meeting and any consummation of the CrossCountry merger until additional disclosures are made, potentially unwind the deal if completed, and invalidate votes cast on the current proxy.

Assad’s suit claims Two Harbors’ board favored CrossCountry over a higher bid from UWM Holdings Corporation to protect management’s jobs and golden parachute payouts, while failing to fully disclose alleged management entrenchment, increased termination fees, and the board’s refusal to engage with improved UWMC offers. Two Harbors and its directors deny any wrongdoing and say they believe the claims are without merit, but they are publicly providing information on the lawsuit and UWMC’s proxy positions to reduce litigation risk and avoid delays to closing the CrossCountry transaction.

The most recent analyst rating on (TWO) stock is a Hold with a $11.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Two Harbors stock, see the TWO Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on TWO Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, TWO is a Neutral.

The score is held back primarily by weak and volatile financial performance (large TTM losses, high leverage, and negative free cash flow). Offsetting factors include constructive technical trend signals, a low P/E with a high dividend yield, and positive merger-related developments that increase cash-out value and provide greater shareholder certainty.

To see Spark’s full report on TWO stock, click here.

More about Two Harbors

Two Harbors Investment Corp. is a Maryland-incorporated real estate investment trust whose principal asset is a portfolio of mortgage servicing rights. The company operates in the mortgage finance sector, focusing on investments tied to mortgage servicing and related assets that are sensitive to interest rate and housing market trends.

As a REIT with a “pristine” portfolio of mortgage servicing rights, Two Harbors targets income generation from housing finance exposures. Its strategic decisions on mergers and acquisitions directly affect shareholder value and its positioning within the competitive U.S. mortgage and servicing landscape.

Average Trading Volume: 3,542,283

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $1.32B

For a thorough assessment of TWO stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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