Acquisition of CYS Investments, Inc. (Tables) |
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Schedule of the calculation of the purchase price of CYS Investments, Inc. | The total purchase price for the merger of $1.4 billion consists primarily of Two Harbors common stock issued in exchange for shares of CYS common stock and was calculated based on the $15.50 closing price of Two Harbors common stock on July 31, 2018.
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Schedule of recognized identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed in acquisition of CYS Investments, Inc. | The total purchase price for the merger including direct transaction costs, which exceeded gross assets acquired less liabilities assumed in the merger, was allocated to the individual assets acquired and liabilities assumed on a relative fair value basis, as shown below:
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- Definition Acquisition of CYS Investments, Inc. [Abstract] No definition available.
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- Definition Tabular disclosure of the equity interest issued or issuable in a business acquisition (or series of individually immaterial business acquisitions) planned, initiated, or completed during the period. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Tabular disclosure of the amounts recognized as of the acquisition date for each major class of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. May include but not limited to the following: (a) acquired receivables; (b) contingencies recognized at the acquisition date; and (c) the fair value of noncontrolling interests in the acquiree. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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