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Denny's Taken Private in $620 Million Leveraged Buyout

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This podcast primarily discusses the impending $620 million acquisition of Denny's Corporation, which will result in the publicly traded company becoming a private entity. The purchase is being executed by a consortium composed of TriArtisan Capital Advisors, Treville Capital Group, and Yadav Enterprises, which is notably one of Denny's largest franchisees. Shareholders will receive $6.25 per share in cash, representing a significant premium over the recent closing price, a move the Denny's Board supports as maximizing stockholder value. Furthermore, one source offers a broader Wikipedia overview of a leveraged buyout (LBO), defining it as an acquisition financed primarily by borrowed money, often using the acquired company's assets as collateral. The financial press articles emphasize that the acquiring group brings considerable restaurant management and investment experience to the deal, aiming to revitalize the Denny's and Keke's brands, which have faced recent struggles.

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