Prnewswire·2026-01-07 20:37Core Viewpoint - Compass, Inc. and Anywhere Real Estate Inc. have received overwhelming approval from their stockholders for the merger, which is expected to close on January 9, 2026, pending customary closing conditions [1][2]. Group 1: Merger Approval - Approximately 99% of votes cast at Compass' special stockholders meeting approved the issuance of shares of Compass Class A common stock to Anywhere stockholders as part of the merger [2]. - About 72.4% of the outstanding shares of Anywhere's common stock voted in favor of adopting the merger agreement at Anywhere's special stockholders meeting [2]. Group 2: Company Profiles - Compass is a leading tech-enabled real estate services company, recognized as the largest residential real estate brokerage in the U.S. by sales volume, providing an end-to-end platform for real estate agents [3]. - Anywhere Real Estate Inc. offers integrated services including franchise, brokerage, relocation, and title and settlement businesses, and is associated with well-known real estate brands such as CENTURY 21 and Coldwell Banker [4].