$BETR

Vishal Garg and the Garg Group filed a definitive consent solicitation with the SEC to remove five directors from Better Home & Finance Holding Company's board. The group asserts that stockholders can vote without litigation risk or triggering the company's poison pill, supported by recent court rulings. Better Home's attempt to halt the solicitation was rejected by a federal court, and the Delaware Court confirmed the poison pill would not be triggered.

Vishal Garg, ex-CEO of Better, outlined a turnaround plan via LinkedIn, proposing AI-driven tech enhancements, cost cuts, and operational improvements. He seeks shareholder support to regain control amid a board dispute. Better's special committee urges shareholders to reject Garg's campaign, citing his past performance and lack of a viable plan. The board and Garg are engaged in legal battles over control of the company, according to filings with the SEC.

Better Home & Finance Holding Co (BETR) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Director’s Notice of Intention to Resign On August 27, 2026, Hugh Frater, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”)

Proxyanalyst, using four AI models, concluded that Better Home & Finance shareholders should reject Vishal Garg's campaign to control the board. The analysis cited Garg's past performance, governance risks, and credibility concerns. Better's Special Committee urged shareholders to revoke consent for Garg's proposal, highlighting the company's current path for long-term value.

Better Home & Finance (BETR) is urging shareholders to oppose a campaign by the Garg Group to remove five directors. The company's Special Committee argues that the move would deprive shareholders of a fair process and eliminate critical oversight. Vishal Garg and affiliated entities own a substantial portion of the company's voting power, and the company has adopted a stockholder rights plan triggered at 15% ownership.

Vishal Garg, founder of Better Home & Finance Holding Company (BETR), filed a response to the company's lawsuit, aiming to remove five board members. Garg claims the board's actions contradict their stated reasons for his removal and alleges a 60% stock decline since his termination. The company's stock fell 41.6% the day after his removal.

Better Home & Finance (BETR) and Coinbase (COIN) expanded their token-backed mortgage to all Coinbase One members. The product allows borrowers to pledge crypto, with a 1% mortgage-value credit (max $10,000) for closing costs. BETR's stock is down 31% over 20 days, unrelated to the mortgage news. The 10-year US Treasury yield is stable at 4.70%.

Vishal Garg, former CEO of Better, disputed claims about his termination, citing improved financial metrics and shareholder support. He alleged misconduct by Daniel Lewis, who replaced him. Garg seeks to regain control, claiming initial majority shareholder support, though later corrected. Better's board disputes his claims, citing significant losses and stock decline. Legal action is ongoing.

Better Home & Finance Holding Co (BETR) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Exhibit 99.1 BETTER HOME & FINANCE HOLDING COMPANY ADOPTS LIMITED-DURATION SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN Special Committee acts to protect public shareholders from effort by Better’s former CEO to seize control of the Company without paying an appropriate premium and without informing

Better Home & Finance sued former CEO Vishal Garg for alleged securities law violations, claiming he misled shareholders about support for his comeback bid. Garg, who owns 13.7% of the company's voting stock, filed amended disclosures and plans to formally solicit shareholder support. Better's stock has fallen since Garg's departure, trading at $13.35 per share on Wednesday.