TWO and CrossCountry Amend Merger Agreement, Cash Per Share Increased to $12

TWO and CrossCountry Intermediate Holdco announced the signing of an amendment to their merger agreement, increasing the per-share all cash consideration payable to TWO stockholders to $12.00 per share, an increase from $11.30 per share under the previous merger agreement. TWO intends to file a supplement to its definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission to reflect the amended terms of the merger agreement. Stockholders who have already voted on the CCM transaction do not need to take any action, though they may change their vote at any time before the special meeting by following the instructions in the proxy statement. The CCM transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026 following satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including approval by TWO stockholders and receipt of customary regulatory approvals. Significant regulatory progress has already been achieved, including HSR filing completion and all required state mortgage licensing filings having been submitted, with 35 of 53 approvals already obtained. As previously disclosed, prior to the closing of the CCM transaction, TWO intends to pay regular quarterly dividends in the ordinary course consistent with past practice for all completed quarterly periods. Upon completion of the transaction, TWO common stock will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange, TWO will cease to be a publicly traded company, and TWO will become a wholly owned subsidiary of CrossCountry. TWO's Board of Directors reiterates its unanimous recommendation that TWO stockholders vote to approve the CCM transaction at the May 19, 2026 Special Meeting of Stockholders.