BALTIMORE, Nov. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On October 29, 2025, MarketWise, Inc. (“MarketWise” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MKTW), a leading multi-brand digital subscription services platform that provides premium financial research, software, education, and tools for self-directed investors, received an unsolicited non-binding proposal from Monument & Cathedral Holdings, LLC (collectively with its affiliates, "M&C"), to acquire all of the outstanding equity interests of the Company and Marketwise, LLC that are not owned by M&C, for cash consideration of $17.25 per share (the "Proposal"), contingent upon the termination of the Company's tax receivable agreement. In the Q3'25 earnings report released on November 6, 2025, the Company disclosed that a Special Committee of the Board of Directors was reviewing the Proposal in consultation with its advisors.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MarketWise, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKTW) (“MarketWise” or the “Company”), a leading multi-brand digital subscription services platform that provides premium financial research, software, education, and tools for self-directed investors, today reported financial results for third quarter 2025.(1)

BALTIMORE, Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MarketWise, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKTW) (“MarketWise” or “the Company”), a leading multi-brand digital subscription services platform that provides premium financial research, software, education, and tools for self-directed investors, today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend to holders of Class A common stock of $0.20 per share on October 30, 2025. A comparable distribution of $0.20 per unit has also been approved to holders of MarketWise, LLC units (the Class B common stock).

BALTIMORE, Oct. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MarketWise, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKTW) (“MarketWise” or the “Company”), a leading multi-brand digital subscription services platform that provides premium financial research, software, education, and tools for self-directed investors, today announced that it has received a proposal (the "Proposal") from Monument & Cathedral Holdings, LLC (collectively with its affiliates, “M&C”) to acquire all of the outstanding equity interests of each of MarketWise, Inc. and Marketwise, LLC that are not owned directly or indirectly by M&C, for cash consideration of $17.25 per share, which is contingent upon the termination of Marketwise, Inc.'s tax receivable agreement. The Company's Board of Directors is reviewing this Proposal in consultation with its advisors. This Proposal may or may not lead to a transaction, and the Company does not intend to update disclosures regarding the Proposal unless a definitive agreement has been reached or disclosure is otherwise required under applicable U.S. securities laws. The summary of the Proposal is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Proposal, a copy of which was filed as Exhibit 99.2 to the Company's Form 8-K filed on October 30, 2025.

MKTW shares have returned 70% since my write-up in April, driven by improving fundamentals. Valuation remains compelling at 7.3 times normalized FCF, given the expectation for double-digit billings growth. The current dividend yield exceeds 10%, in addition to the ongoing buybacks.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MarketWise, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKTW), a leading platform for empowering and educating investors, today announced the appointment of Erik Mickels as Chief Operating and Financial Officer, effective immediately.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MarketWise, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKTW) (“MarketWise” or “the Company”), a leading multi-brand digital subscription services platform that provides premium financial research, software, education, and tools for self-directed investors, today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend to holders of Class A common stock of $0.20 per share on July 31, 2025. An equivalent and proportionate distribution of $0.20 per unit has also been approved to holders of MarketWise, LLC units (the Class B common stock).

BALTIMORE, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MarketWise, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKTW) (“MarketWise” or “the Company”), a leading multi-brand digital subscription services platform that provides premium financial research, software, education, and tools for self-directed investors, today announced that Chief Financial Officer, Erik Mickels, will host one-on-one meetings at the UBS 2025 Fintech One-on-One Conference on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 in New York City, New York.

MarketWise is rebounding after a volatile 2024, with new leadership and improved profitability boosting investor confidence. The company benefits from strong retail investor engagement and still-growing demand for independent financial research, positioning it for further market share gains. A clean balance sheet, attractive dividend policy, and discounted valuation versus peers highlight significant upside potential, supported by a conservative DCF analysis.

BALTIMORE, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MarketWise, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKTW) ("MarketWise" or "the Company"), a leading multi-brand digital subscription services platform that provides premium financial research, software, education, and tools for investors, today announced that Dr. David "Doc" Eifrig has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Company on a permanent basis, effective immediately. Dr. Eifrig has served as interim Chief Executive Officer since August 2024.