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Wendy's board rejects a $1.4 billion Trian-led takeover offer as undervaluing the chain and adopts a poison-pill plan
Wendy's board on Thursday rejected a $1.4 billion takeover offer led by Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management, saying the bid undervalues the company. CNBC reported the group offered $7.35 a share in cash, and Wendy's adopted a one-year shareholder rights plan, or poison pill, to block a hostile deal. All three outlets report the board's independent committee unanimously opposed the offer.
- From the LeftCBS News: Wendy's rejects $1.4 billion hostile takeover bid, saying it undervalues the company
CBS quotes Wendy's independent committee rejecting the Trian-led $1.4 billion offer.
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- CenterCNBC: Wendy's rejects Trian's $1.4 billion takeover offer
CNBC details the $7.35-per-share cash offer, poison pill and Trian's board ties.
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- From the RightNew York Post: Wendy's rejects $1.4B takeover bid — 'substantially undervalues' company, adopts 'poison pill' plan
The Post quotes Wendy's board on the Trian offer and the poison-pill defense.
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