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Wendy's Board Turns Down $7.35 Offer
An independent committee said the Trian-led bid undervalues the company. The Frosty remained neutral.
Based on real news: Wendy's Independent Committee Rejects Proposal from Trian Partners-Led Group (The Wendy's Company)
DUBLIN, Ohio—Wendy's said Nov. 5 that an independent board committee unanimously rejected a Trian Partners-led group's proposal to buy the shares it does not own for $7.35 each in cash, saying it substantially undervalues the company and its Dave's Way plan. The board also adopted a one-year shareholder rights plan.
A fictional Frosty, asked for comment, said it was not for sale at any price and also, separately, was available in a medium.
A fictional Frosty, asked for comment, said it was not for sale at any price and also, separately, was available in a medium.
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