Monteverde & Associates PC

New York – September 11, 2026 -- Monteverde & Associates PC has opened an investigation into WaFd, Inc. (NASDAQ: WAFD) over the fairness of its proposed merger with EverBank Financial Corp., under which WaFd shareholders would retain approximately 40.825% ownership of the combined company.

Law firm questions shareholder ownership split in combined entity

Attorney Juan Monteverde of Monteverde & Associates PC, headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City, is examining whether the deal terms adequately compensate WaFd shareholders relative to the value being contributed to the merged institution.