SCHEDULE 13D/A: Guild Holdings Co. Delists After Merger Completion

Guild Holdings Co. has completed its merger, resulting in its delisting from the NYSE and termination of SEC reporting obligations.

Summary

• Guild Holdings Co. (the "Issuer") completed its merger on November 28, 2025, with Merger Sub merging into the Issuer.
• The Issuer is now the surviving corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent.
• Each share of Common Stock outstanding prior to the merger (excluding shares held by Parent) was cancelled and converted into the right to receive Merger Consideration.
• The Issuer notified the NYSE of the merger completion and requested the suspension of trading of its Common Stock.
• The Issuer also requested NYSE to file Form 25 with the SEC to delist and deregister all shares of Common Stock under Section 12(b) of the Act.
• The Issuer intends to file Form 15 with the SEC to terminate registration of all Common Stock under Section 12(g) of the Act and suspend its reporting obligations under Section 13 of the Act.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing is a factual update on a completed corporate action (merger and subsequent delisting/deregistration) and does not contain forward-looking operational or financial performance indicators that would typically influence sentiment.

Future Outlook

The Issuer intends to terminate its registration under Section 12(g) of the Act and suspend its reporting obligations under Section 13 of the Act, indicating no future public financial reporting.

Industry Context

This announcement reflects a company-specific corporate action where a publicly traded entity transitions to private ownership, a common occurrence in mature industries or during market consolidation phases.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Common Stock was cancelled and converted into the right to receive Merger Consideration, meaning they no longer hold shares in the public entity.
• Investors: The company's shares will no longer be listed on the NYSE, removing public trading access.

Next Steps

• NYSE to file Form 25 with the SEC for delisting and deregistration under Section 12(b) of the Act.
• The Issuer to file Form 15 with the SEC for termination of registration under Section 12(g) of the Act and suspension of reporting obligations under Section 13 of the Act.

Key Dates

Recommendation

The company's common stock has been cancelled and converted into the right to receive merger consideration, and the shares are being delisted from the NYSE. Public shareholders no longer hold shares in a publicly traded entity, and any remaining shares would be converted to cash as per the merger agreement.

Keywords

Guild Holdings Co, Merger, Delisting, NYSE, SEC, Schedule 13D, Bayview Asset Management