MarketWise settles arbitration with former CEO for $12.16M cash, redeems 520,867 units, terminates TRA rights

MARKETWISE, INC.

Cash payment of $12.16M to former CEO Mark Arnold; Arnold surrenders 520,867 Common Units and corresponding Class B shares.
Arnold Parties release all claims including arbitration, Delaware actions; mutual releases.
Arnold waives all rights under Tax Receivables Agreement, eliminating future TRA payment exposure.
Settlement avoids continued arbitration costs and management distraction; no admission of liability.
Effective upon payment; arbitration and advancement action to be dismissed with prejudice.

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MARKETWISE, INC. entered into Settlement Agreement with Mark P. Arnold and JAMA 2021, LLC valued at $12,160,000 (effective 2026-04-21).

Action: entry
Agreement: settlement
Counterparty: Mark P. Arnold and JAMA 2021, LLC
Value: $12,160,000
Effective: 2026-04-21

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On April 21, 2026, Marketwise, Inc. (the “Company”) and its subsidiary, MarketWise, LLC (together with the Company, “MarketWise”), entered into a Settlement Agreement and Release (the “Settlement Agreement”) with Mark P. Arnold, the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer, and JAMA 2021, LLC (together with Mr. Arnold, the “Arnold Parties”).

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