By Nate Wolf
Compass reached an agreement to acquire Anywhere Real Estate in an all-stock transaction that will create a $10 billion residential real estate platform.
Anywhere shareholders will receive 1.436 shares of Compass Class A common stock for each share of Anywhere common stock, representing a value of $13.01 a share. The deal values Anywhere at around $1.46 billion.
Anywhere stock was soaring 51% to $10.69 in premarket trading. Compass stock fell 13% to $8.15.
"By bringing together two of the best companies in our industry, while preserving the unique independence of Anywhere's leading brands, we now have the resources to build a place where real estate professionals can thrive for decades to come," said Compass CEO Robert Reffkin in a statement.
Refkin, who co-founded Compass, will continue leading the combined company after the merger, which is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
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