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Wendy's rejected a $1.4 billion buyout offer from activist investor Nelson Peltz, stating the bid was too low. The company adopted a 'poison pill' plan to deter a hostile takeover. Shares rose 14% after the offer was made and increased by over 2% following the company's third-quarter report. A committee of independent directors unanimously rejected the offer, citing it as substantially undervaluing the company.
The 'poison pill' plan grants all shareholders, except the hostile bidder, the right to purchase discounted shares if a person or group owns 15% or more of Wendy's shares. Peltz's Trian Fund Management and partners hold 16.3% of the company's shares. The plan will remain in effect for one year. Wendy's has faced challenges from inflation and reduced visits from lower-income customers due to price increases.
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