SCHEDULE: Rocket Companies Completes Up-C Structure Collapse, Acquires Rock Holdings Inc.

Sentiment:

Ownership Change Filing


Rocket Companies, Inc. has completed the collapse of its 'Up-C' structure, acquiring Rock Holdings Inc., resulting in Rock Holdings Inc. no longer holding any securities of Rocket Companies.

Summary

  • Rocket Companies, Inc. completed the collapse of its 'Up-C' structure on June 30, 2025.
  • The collapse was executed pursuant to a Transaction Agreement dated March 9, 2025, involving Rocket, Rock Holdings Inc., Eclipse Sub, Inc., Rocket GP, LLC, Daniel Gilbert, and RHI II, LLC.
  • As part of the transaction, Rocket acquired Rock Holdings Inc. through a series of two mergers.
  • In the first merger, Eclipse Sub, Inc. merged into Rock Holdings Inc., with holders of Rock Holdings Inc. common shares receiving 56.54 shares of newly issued Rocket Class L common stock for each Rock Holdings Inc. share.
  • In the second merger, Rock Holdings Inc. then merged into Rocket GP, LLC.
  • Following these transactions, Rock Holdings Inc. no longer beneficially owns any securities of Rocket Companies, Inc., holding 0.00 shares, representing 0% of the Class A common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a factual report of a completed corporate restructuring, indicating a neutral sentiment as it does not contain positive or negative financial performance updates or outlooks.

Future Outlook

NA

Management Comments

  • "After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct." (Matthew Rizik, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of Rock Holdings Inc.)

Industry Context

This filing details a specific corporate restructuring (Up-C collapse) for Rocket Companies, Inc. This type of restructuring is often undertaken by companies to simplify their corporate structure, improve tax efficiency, or streamline operations, which is a common trend among companies that initially went public with complex structures. The document does not provide broader industry trends or competitor analysis.

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Corporate Structure SimplificationCompletion of the 'Up-C' structure collapse, involving the acquisition of Rock Holdings Inc. by Rocket Companies, Inc. through a series of mergers.June 30, 2025Simplifies the corporate ownership structure, potentially improving transparency and operational efficiency.

Related Party Transactions

  • The acquisition of Rock Holdings Inc. by Rocket Companies, Inc. as part of the 'Up-C' structure collapse, involving the exchange of Rock Holdings Inc. shares for Rocket Class L common stock.
  • The Transaction Agreement dated March 9, 2025, was among Rocket, Rock Holdings Inc., Eclipse Sub, Inc., Rocket GP, LLC, Daniel Gilbert, and RHI II, LLC.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders (Rocket Companies): Simplification of corporate structure may lead to improved transparency and potentially better valuation.
  • Shareholders (Rock Holdings Inc.): Received newly issued Rocket Class L common stock in exchange for their RHI Shares, changing their form of ownership in the combined entity.

Key Dates

DateDescription
March 9, 2025Date of the Transaction Agreement between Rocket, Rock Holdings Inc., Eclipse Sub, Inc., Rocket GP, LLC, Daniel Gilbert, and RHI II, LLC.
June 30, 2025Date of the event requiring the filing, when Rocket Companies, Inc. completed the collapse of its 'Up-C' structure and acquired Rock Holdings Inc.
July 8, 2025Date of filing of Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13G.

Keywords

Rocket Companies, Rock Holdings Inc., Up-C structure, corporate restructuring, acquisition, ownership change, Class A common stock, Class L common stock, SEC filing

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