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Redfin Corporation Files Form 8-K with the SEC Announcing Merger with Rocket Companies

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Redfin Corporation has filed a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 9, 2025, disclosing the expiration of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act waiting period for the proposed merger with Rocket Companies. The merger, which was announced on March 9, 2025, remains subject to other closing conditions, including stockholder approval by Redfin's shareholders. Assuming the satisfaction of necessary closing conditions, the merger is expected to close in the second or third quarter of 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • Redfin Corporation has filed a Form 8-K with the SEC announcing the expiration of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act waiting period for the proposed merger with Rocket Companies.
  • The merger remains subject to other closing conditions, including stockholder approval by Redfin's shareholders.
  • Assuming the satisfaction of necessary closing conditions, the merger is expected to close in the second or third quarter of 2025.
  • The proposed transaction is subject to several risks and uncertainties, including the potential failure to receive required approvals and the impact of the announcement, pendency, or completion of the proposed transaction on the market price of the common stock of each company.
  • Redfin's and Rocket's management teams and directors may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Redfin's stockholders in respect of the transaction under the rules of the SEC.
  • The merger is expected to result in the conversion of equity interests and the issuance of common stock of Rocket, which may be subject to risks and uncertainties.
  • The Registration Statement on Form S-4, containing the Proxy Statement/Prospectus, has been delivered to stockholders of Redfin, and investors and security holders are urged to read the document carefully before making any investment or voting decision.

Statistics:

  • May 9, 2025, is the date of the filing of the Form 8-K with the SEC.
  • March 9, 2025, is the date of the announcement of the proposed merger between Redfin Corporation and Rocket Companies.
  • The Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act waiting period expired at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on May 8, 2025.
  • Redfin's stockholders are expected to vote on the proposed merger in the coming weeks, but no specific date has been announced.
  • Rocket Companies, Inc. is the acquiring company in the proposed merger.
  • The proposed transaction is subject to the satisfaction of several conditions, including approval by Redfin's stockholders and the receipt of any necessary regulatory approvals.

Sources:

  • UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 8, 2025
  • Registration Statement on Form S-4, containing the Proxy Statement/Prospectus, filed with the SEC on May 5, 2025.
  • Redfin's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as amended by Form 10-K/A Amendment No. 1 (the "Redfin 10-K/A") filed with the SEC on April 25, 2025.
  • Rocket Companies, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as amended by Form 10-K/A Amendment No. 1 (the "Rocket 10-K/A") filed with the SEC on April 28, 2025.

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