M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
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Compass, Inc. (COMP): M&A transaction — Compass completes all-stock acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate; issues $1B convertible notes
Compass, Inc.
- Completed acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate on Jan 9, 2026; each Anywhere share exchanged for 1.436 Compass shares.
- Issued $1.0B of 0.25% convertible senior notes due 2031; initial conversion price ~$15.98 per share.
- Net proceeds used to repay Anywhere debt and fund capped call transactions that reduce potential dilution.
- Robert Reffkin remains Chairman and CEO of combined company under Compass International Holdings.
- Equity plans and outstanding awards from Anywhere assumed and converted into Compass equity.