Company: HOUS
Filing Date: 2025-12-02
Form Type: DEFM14A
Source: 0001628280-25-054793
Chunk: 63

Company: Anywhere Real Estate Inc.
Filing Date: 2025-12-02
Form: DEFM14A
Chunk 63
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 Under the merger agreement, Compass and Anywhere have agreed to use their respective reasonable best efforts to obtain such authorizations and consents, and each of Compass and Anywhere, has agreed to take, or cause to be taken, all appropriate actions and to do, or cause to be done, all things necessary, proper or advisable under applicable law (including any antitrust laws) to consummate and make effective the merger at the earliest practicable date. There can be no assurance that the relevant waiting periods will expire or that relevant authorizations will be obtained. For a more detailed description of Compass’ and Anywhere’s obligations to obtain required regulatory authorizations and approvals, see the section entitled “The Merger Agreement—Covenants and Agreements—Efforts to Complete the Merger.”

In addition, at any time before or after the completion of the merger, and notwithstanding the termination of the applicable waiting periods, the applicable U.S. authorities or any state attorney general or ex-U.S. regulatory authorities could take any action under antitrust or other applicable regulatory laws as they deem necessary or desirable in the public interest, including, without limitation, seeking to enjoin or otherwise prevent the completion of the merger or permitting completion subject to regulatory conditions, including but not limited to divestiture of substantial assets of the parties. In addition, private third parties may also seek to take legal action under regulatory laws under some circumstances. There can be no assurance that a challenge to the merger on antitrust or other regulatory grounds will not be made or, if such a challenge is made, that it would not be successful.

Compass and Anywhere may not prevail and may incur significant costs in defending or settling any such action. Adverse developments in Compass’ or Anywhere’s regulatory standing or any other factors considered by regulators in granting such approvals; governmental, political or community group inquiries, investigations or opposition; or changes in legislation or the political environment generally could affect whether and when required governmental authorizations are granted. For a more detailed description of the regulatory review process, see the section entitled “The Merger—Regulatory Approvals.”

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As a condition to authorizations and consents that are granted, governmental authorities may impose requirements, limitations or costs or place restrictions on the conduct of the combined company’s business or may materially delay or prevent the completion of the merger. Satisfying the conditions to and completion of the merger may take longer, and could cost more, than Compass and Anywhere expect. Neither Compass nor Any