Denny's Corporation Completes Acquisition, Goes Private at $6.25 Per Share

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Denny's Corporation has completed its acquisition, with shareholders receiving $6.25 per share in cash, and its common stock has been delisted from Nasdaq as it transitions to private ownership.

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• Acquisition Completed

  Denny's Corporation was acquired by TriArtisan Capital Advisors, Treville Capital Group, and Yadav Enterprises, becoming a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Parent.

• Shareholder Payout

  Public shareholders received $6.25 in cash for each share of common stock, converting all outstanding shares and equity awards into cash.

• Delisting from Nasdaq

  Denny's common stock has ceased trading on Nasdaq and will be delisted, terminating its registration and suspending public reporting obligations.

• New Financing Structure

  The acquisition was financed through a combination of third-party debt, equity investments, and a $145.5 million sale-leaseback transaction of real property assets, alongside a new $300 million term loan and $35 million revolving credit facility.

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The completion of the acquisition by TriArtisan Capital Advisors, Treville Capital Group, and Yadav Enterprises fundamentally alters the investment landscape for Denny's. Public shareholders have been cashed out at $6.25 per share, and the company's common stock has ceased trading on Nasdaq. This transition to private ownership provides Denny's with enhanced flexibility and resources for future growth initiatives, supported by significant new debt financing and a sale-leaseback transaction. Investors should note that the company is no longer publicly traded.