Company: HOUS
Filing Date: 2025-12-02
Form Type: DEFM14A
Source: 0001628280-25-054793
Chunk: 31

Company: Anywhere Real Estate Inc.
Filing Date: 2025-12-02
Form: DEFM14A
Chunk 31
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 a court would not sustain such a challenge.

If the IRS or a court were to determine that the merger does not qualify as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code, a holder of Anywhere common stock that exchanges such shares for Compass Class A common stock pursuant to the merger generally would recognize gain or loss in an amount equal to the difference, if any, between the fair market value of the Compass Class A common stock received (including any fractional share interest deemed received and exchanged for cash) by such holder and such holder’s adjusted tax basis in the Anywhere common stock exchanged therefor.

You should be aware that the tax consequences to you of the merger may depend upon your own situation. In addition, you may be subject to state, local or non-U.S. tax laws that are not discussed in this joint proxy statement/prospectus. You should therefore consult with your own tax advisor for a full understanding of the U.S. federal, state local or non-U.S. income or other tax consequences to you of the merger. For a more detailed description of the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the merger, see the section entitled “The Merger—Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger.”

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Q: Where can I find the voting results of the Compass special meeting and the Anywhere special meeting?

A: Within four business days following certification of the final voting results, each of Compass and Anywhere intends to file the final voting results with the SEC on a Current Report on Form 8-K.

Q: Are holders of Compass common stock entitled to appraisal rights?

A: No. Holders of Compass common stock are not entitled to appraisal rights under the DGCL. For more information, see the section entitled “Summary—Appraisal Rights.”

Q: What happens if I sell my shares of Compass common stock after the Compass record date but before the Compass special meeting?

A: The Compass record date for the Compass special meeting (the close of business on December 12, 2025) is earlier than the date of the Compass special meeting and earlier than the date that the merger is expected to be completed. If you sell or otherwise transfer your shares of Compass common stock after the Compass record date but before the date of the Compass special meeting, you will retain your right to vote at the Compass special meeting.

Q: What happens if I sell my shares of Anywhere common stock after the Anywhere record date but before