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Denny's Proxy Filing summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Proxy Filing summary1 Dec, 2025

Executive summary

  • Special meeting scheduled for January 13, 2026, to vote on a merger with Sparkle Topco Corp., making the company a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent at $6.25 per share in cash.

  • Board unanimously recommends voting FOR the merger, the advisory compensation proposal, and the adjournment proposal.

  • If approved, shares will be delisted from Nasdaq and deregistered under the Exchange Act.

  • Failure to approve the merger means the company remains public, with no payment to shareholders.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

  • Three proposals: (1) adopt the Merger Agreement, (2) approve, on a non-binding basis, compensation for named executive officers related to the merger, (3) approve adjournment of the meeting if more votes are needed.

  • Majority of outstanding shares required to approve the merger; majority of votes cast required for the other two proposals.

  • Abstentions and broker non-votes count as AGAINST the merger proposal but not the other two.

  • Appraisal rights available for dissenting shareholders under Delaware law.

Board of directors and corporate governance

  • Board and management engaged in a multi-month process, including outreach to potential buyers and review of strategic alternatives.

  • Board formed a transaction committee, engaged financial and legal advisors, and negotiated with multiple parties.

  • Board considered and disclosed potential conflicts of interest and interests of directors and officers in the merger.

Board's rationale for not engaging JCP/Jumana?
Sale/leaseback conditions impact on deal certainty?
Parent's regulatory efforts: material adverse impact?
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Denny's Corporation operates and franchises full-service restaurants under the Denny’s brand. The company serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner items 24/7 in a casual dining format across locations in the United States and select international markets. It operates through both company-owned and franchised restaurants. The company is headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ.

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