Trian offers $1.4 billion to take Wendy’s private
The cash proposal carries a roughly 20% premium, but Wendy’s board has not said whether it will negotiate.
Key takeaways
- Trian’s investor group offered $7.35 per share in cash for Wendy’s.
- The proposal is nonbinding, and it remains unclear whether Wendy’s board will negotiate.
- Wendy’s had reported six straight quarters of same-store sales declines.
Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management and a group of investors have offered about $1.4 billion to take Wendy’s private. The group proposed $7.35 per share in cash, about 20% above Tuesday’s closing price.
The offer also includes BlueFive Capital, Sixth Street Partners and Flynn Group, one of Wendy’s largest franchisees. Trian and affiliated parties hold a 16.25% stake in the company, according to the filing.
The proposal is nonbinding, and it is unclear whether Wendy’s board will enter negotiations. Trian expects an independent board committee to review the offer; a signed agreement would be needed to make a deal binding.
As of 15:39 UTC Wednesday, Wendy’s shares traded at about $7.05, up 14.74% since the previous close. The company is scheduled to report third-quarter results before the market opens on Nov. 5.
The bid follows a difficult stretch for the chain: Wendy’s has reported same-store sales declines for six straight quarters. Trian previously explored a takeover in 2022 but later decided against it.
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