Weave gets HSR early termination for Francisco Partners take-private

Weave Communications, Inc. (NYSE: WEAV) said early termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period for its pending take-private by Francisco Partners affiliates was granted on September 21, 2026, satisfying one closing condition on a merger still expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026 subject to stockholder approval and other customary conditions.

Weave Communications told investors that U.S. antitrust clearance timing for its Francisco Partners take-private moved one step forward — without restating deal economics in this filing.

HSR early termination on September 21

In a Form 8-K under Item 8.01, Weave said that on September 21, 2026, early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 relating to the merger was granted. The company states that termination of the HSR waiting period satisfies one of the conditions to closing.

Merger structure and Francisco Partners affiliates

As previously disclosed, on August 18, 2026 Weave entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Willow Parent, LLC and Willow Merger Sub, Inc. Parent and Merger Sub are affiliates of Francisco Partners Management, L.P. Under the merger agreement, Merger Sub merges with and into Weave, and Weave survives as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent.

Expected close and remaining conditions

Weave expects the merger to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including approval of the merger by Weave stockholders. The 8-K notes a preliminary proxy was filed with the SEC on September 15, 2026, and that a definitive proxy and special meeting are expected in connection with the stockholder vote.

What this 8-K settles — and what it leaves open

Item 8.01 locks the August 18, 2026 merger-agreement counterparties, the Francisco Partners affiliate relationship, the September 21, 2026 HSR early-termination grant, that HSR clearance satisfies one closing condition, and the Q4 2026 expected close subject to stockholder approval and other customary conditions. This 8-K text does not restate the merger consideration, premium, or enterprise value.