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Neighborhood Intelligence, Fathom terminate merger; NXH to retain tZERO blockchain assets
BED BATH & BEYOND, INC.
- NXH and Fathom Holdings (FTHM) mutually agreed to terminate the June 16, 2026 merger agreement on Oct 5, 2026; boards said current valuations don't reflect fair value of either company.
- Neighborhood Intelligence will retain ownership and control of its blockchain and digital asset investments, keeping its tZERO stake, saying value isn't reflected in current market valuations.
- Q3 2026 business update: gross margin expected to exceed 30%, ahead of prior target; cost reductions and merger synergies progressing faster than originally expected.
- Company does not anticipate pursuing additional acquisitions and will prioritize core business, integration and organic growth; NXH and Fathom will explore data-sharing collaboration.