Every 8-K that DENNY'S CORP (DENN) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Denny’s Corporation has completed its previously announced merger and is going private. On January 16, 2026, Sparkle Acquisition Corp. merged into Denny’s, with Denny’s surviving as a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Sparkle Topco Corp. At the effective time, each outstanding share of Denny’s common stock was converted into the right to receive $6.25 in cash per share, and former stockholders’ rights in the company ended other than receiving this cash consideration.
In connection with closing, Denny’s and its subsidiaries completed a sale‑leaseback transaction, selling real estate for approximately $145.5 million and leasing back certain properties under a Master Lease Agreement. Parent subsidiaries also entered into a new Credit Agreement providing a $300,000,000 senior secured term loan facility and a $35,000,000 senior secured revolving credit facility, while all obligations under Denny’s existing credit agreement were fully repaid and related liens and guarantees released.
Following the merger, a change in control occurred, the board was reconstituted with Rohit Manocha and Anil Yadav as directors, and Denny’s notified Nasdaq that it will remove its common stock from listing and deregister it, with plans to file a Form 15 to suspend ongoing reporting obligations.
Denny’s Corporation reported that its stockholders approved the planned merger with Sparkle Topco Corp. At a special meeting held on January 13, 2026, stockholders voted to adopt the Merger Agreement among Sparkle Topco Corp., Sparkle Acquisition Corp., and Denny’s, under which Sparkle Acquisition Corp. will merge with and into Denny’s, and Denny’s will survive as an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Sparkle Topco Corp. The Merger Proposal received 39,490,370 votes for, 177,993 against, and 112,349 abstentions. Stockholders also approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, certain merger-related compensation for named executive officers, with 34,741,402 votes for, 2,417,808 against, and 2,621,502 abstentions. An adjournment proposal received sufficient support but was not needed because the merger was approved.
Denny’s Corporation announced a definitive agreement to be acquired by Sparkle Topco Corp., an affiliate of TriArtisan Capital Advisors. At closing, each outstanding share will be converted into the right to receive $6.25 in cash, and Denny’s will become a wholly owned subsidiary and cease to be publicly traded.
The transaction is supported by committed financing comprising an $220,000,000 equity commitment and $335,000,000 secured debt (a $300,000,000 term loan and a $35,000,000 revolver). The board unanimously approved the agreement and will recommend stockholders adopt it, subject to customary conditions including stockholder approval, HSR waiting period expiration/termination, absence of legal prohibitions, and no termination of the agreement. A no‑shop applies, with a fiduciary out for a Superior Company Proposal or an Intervening Event.
Termination fees include $10,320,000 payable by the Company in specified scenarios and $17,200,000 payable by Buyer if it fails to close under certain conditions. The Outside Date is June 30, 2026. The parties also executed a sale‑leaseback agreement for certain real estate contemporaneous with closing.
Denny’s Corporation filed an 8-K stating it issued a press release announcing financial results for the third quarter ended September 24, 2025. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.
This 8-K is an administrative notice of disclosure; detailed figures and commentary are contained in the attached press release.
Denny’s Corporation amended its credit facility. The Second Amendment extends the facility’s maturity to January 29, 2027, reduces the aggregate capacity from $400 million to $325 million, and removes the accordion feature that had permitted an increase up to $450 million.
The amendment also prohibits dividends and share repurchases, alongside other general investment restrictions. The facility remains with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, with Denny’s, Inc. as Borrower and certain subsidiaries as Guarantors.