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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001140361-26-038532"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BBBY"
cik: "0001130713"
company_name: "BED BATH & BEYOND, INC."
filed_at: "2026-10-05T11:19:52+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-10-12T14:44:01.285892+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Neighborhood Intelligence, Fathom terminate merger; NXH to retain tZERO blockchain assets

## Summary
- 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.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001140361-26-038532
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BBBY
- cik: 0001130713
- company_name: BED BATH & BEYOND, INC.
- filed_at: 2026-10-05T11:19:52+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.02, 2.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1130713/000114036126038532/0001140361-26-038532-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1130713/000114036126038532/ef20083268_8k.htm

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