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Leading Proxy Advisory Firm Institutional Shareholder Services Recommends Core Scientific Shareholders Vote "AGAINST" Sale to CoreWeave on GOLD Proxy Card
Prnewswireยท2025-10-21 13:05

Core Scientific and Proposed Merger with CoreWeave - Two Seas Capital LP supports ISS's recommendation for Core Scientific shareholders to vote "AGAINST" the proposed sale to CoreWeave, citing that the sale process did not maximize shareholder value [1][2][3] - The proposed merger is viewed as flawed due to a deficient structure and inadequate valuation, with ISS stating that the board's process was rushed and did not adequately explore alternatives [3][4][5] Valuation and Market Response - Since the announcement of the proposed merger, Core Scientific's share price has consistently closed at a double-digit premium to the offer, indicating that the market perceives the company's value to be higher than what CoreWeave is willing to pay [5][10] - The median premium of Core Scientific shares to the offer has been reported at 12.5% since the expiration of the CRWV IPO-related lockups [10] Shareholder Advocacy - Two Seas urges shareholders to reject the proposed transaction to unlock the potential value of Core Scientific, which is seen as one of the best assets in the AI landscape [2][3][6] - The upcoming special meeting for shareholders is scheduled for October 30, 2025, where the vote against the merger will take place [6]