Every Form 4 that DENNY'S CORP (DENN) has filed with the SEC in the last 12 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.
A Form 4 covers the transactions officers, directors and large holders report, so if you follow DENN and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full DENN filings page.
Denny's Corporation director Jose M. Gutierrez reported the cash-out of his equity in connection with the company’s merger. On January 16, 2026, Denny's was acquired through a merger with Sparkle Topco Corp., with Denny's becoming an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the buyer. Immediately before the merger became effective, the shares of Denny's common stock held by Gutierrez and all of his restricted stock units and deferred stock units were converted into the right to receive cash.
The cash consideration was based on a per share merger price of $6.25, paid without interest and subject to applicable withholding taxes. Following these transactions, Gutierrez reported no remaining beneficial ownership of Denny's common stock or related deferred stock units.
Denny's Corporation director Mark R. Vondrasek reported transactions tied to the closing of the company’s merger with Sparkle Topco Corp. on January 16, 2026. Immediately before the merger became effective, his common shares were converted into the right to receive $6.25 per share in cash under the merger agreement.
On the same date, a total of 38,697 shares of common stock were acquired through the automatic conversion of deferred stock units and then disposed of for $6.25 per share, leaving him with no remaining common stock. Two blocks of deferred stock units, covering 13,922 and 24,775 share equivalents, were also converted entirely into cash, consistent with the treatment of equity awards at the merger closing.
Denny's Corporation President and COO Christopher D. Bode reported the cash-out of his equity in connection with the company’s merger with Sparkle Topco Corp. On January 16, 2026, Sparkle Acquisition Corp. merged with Denny’s, leaving Denny’s as an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the buyer. Immediately before the merger became effective, Bode’s common shares were converted into the right to receive $6.25 per share in cash, subject to taxes. His restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units were also cancelled and converted into cash amounts based on the same $6.25 merger consideration. Following these transactions, he no longer beneficially owns Denny’s common stock.
Denny's Corporation executive vice president and chief financial officer Robert P. Verostek reported the cash-out of his equity in connection with the merger of Denny's with Sparkle Topco Corp., where Sparkle Acquisition Corp. merged into Denny's and Denny's became an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the buyer.
Immediately prior to the merger's effective time, shares of Denny's common stock held by the reporting person, including blocks such as 71,148 shares of common stock and 24,000 shares held indirectly by his wife, were converted into the right to receive $6.25 per share in cash, without interest and subject to withholding taxes.
Outstanding restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units underlying amounts such as 12,512, 25,700 and 65,875 shares were cancelled and converted into cash rights based on the same $6.25 per share merger consideration, leaving the reported derivative balances at zero.
Denny's Corporation filed a Form 4 for officer David Peter Schmidt, President of Keke's. On January 16, 2026, Sparkle Acquisition Corp. merged with Denny's under a Merger Agreement with Sparkle Topco Corp., leaving Denny's as an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of the buyer.
Immediately before the merger's effective time, 100,912 shares of common stock held by the reporting person were converted into the right to receive $6.25 in cash per share, without interest and subject to withholding taxes. In addition, outstanding restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units covering 14,344 and 49,023 underlying shares were cancelled and converted into cash rights based on the same $6.25 merger consideration. Following these transactions, the Form 4 shows the reporting person with no remaining Denny's equity.
Denny's Corporation executive Le Minh reported automatic equity conversions tied to the company’s merger with Sparkle Topco Corp. On January 16, 2026, Denny's merged with a subsidiary of Sparkle Topco, and Denny's became an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the buyer. Immediately before the merger became effective, the common stock held by Le Minh was converted into the right to receive cash at a per share merger consideration of $6.25, subject to withholding taxes.
Outstanding restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units were cancelled and converted into cash rights based on the number of underlying Denny's common shares multiplied by the same $6.25 merger consideration. Following these transactions, Le Minh no longer directly owned Denny's common stock, as the equity awards and shares were fully cashed out in connection with the merger.
Denny's Corporation EVP Stephen C. Dunn had his equity fully cashed out in connection with the company’s merger on January 16, 2026. Under a Merger Agreement with Sparkle Topco Corp. and Sparkle Acquisition Corp., Denny’s became an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the buyer. Immediately before the merger became effective, Dunn’s common shares were converted into the right to receive $6.25 per share in cash, subject to taxes.
On the same date, his restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units were cancelled and converted into cash based on the number of underlying shares multiplied by the same $6.25 per-share merger consideration. Following these transactions, the form shows Dunn with no remaining Denny’s common stock or RSU/PSU holdings, reflecting the full cash-out of his position through the merger terms.
Denny's Corporation director Gregg Dedrick reported the cash-out of his equity holdings in connection with the company’s merger. On January 16, 2026, Sparkle Acquisition Corp. merged with Denny’s, with Denny’s becoming an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Sparkle Topco Corp. Immediately before the merger became effective, Dedrick’s shares of Denny’s common stock were converted into the right to receive $6.25 in cash per share, subject to applicable taxes.
The filing also shows that Dedrick’s outstanding restricted stock unit and deferred stock unit awards were cancelled and converted into cash based on the same $6.25 per-share merger consideration, with each deferred stock unit representing one share of common stock. Following these transactions, the report shows no remaining common stock or deferred stock units beneficially owned by Dedrick.
Denny's Corporation insider Jay C. Gilmore, SVP, CAO & Corporate Controller, reported the cash-out of his equity in connection with the company’s merger. On January 16, 2026, Sparkle Acquisition Corp. merged with Denny’s under a Merger Agreement, with Denny’s becoming an indirect subsidiary of Sparkle Topco Corp. Immediately before the merger’s effective time, 129,984 shares of Denny’s common stock held by Gilmore were converted into the right to receive $6.25 per share in cash, subject to taxes.
In addition, all of his outstanding equity awards were settled for cash at the same $6.25 per share merger consideration. Restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units covering 6,236, 13,082 and 33,533 shares were cancelled and converted to cash, and related deferred performance shares and restricted stock units under the Denny’s Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan were also paid out. Following these transactions, the Form 4 shows Gilmore with no remaining Denny’s common stock or RSUs beneficially owned.
Denny's Corporation executive Saygbay-Hallie Monigo, EVP and Chief People Officer, reported automatic changes to her equity holdings in connection with the company’s merger with Sparkle Topco Corp. On January 16, 2026, a merger was completed in which Sparkle Acquisition Corp. merged into Denny's, leaving Denny's as a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Sparkle Topco.
Immediately before the merger’s effective time, the shares of Denny's common stock held by the reporting person were converted into the right to receive $6.25 per share in cash, subject to taxes. In addition, her outstanding restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units were cancelled and converted into cash rights based on the same $6.25 merger consideration per underlying share. Following these transactions, she no longer beneficially owns Denny's common stock or related equity awards.
Denny's Corporation director John C. Miller reported the cash-out of his equity holdings in connection with the company’s merger with Sparkle Topco Corp. On January 16, 2026, all 766,634 shares of Denny’s common stock he held were converted into the right to receive $6.25 per share in cash under the merger agreement, leaving him with no remaining common shares.
On the same date, 33,619 shares were acquired through the settlement of equity awards and then also converted into cash at $6.25 per share. In addition, 8,844 and 24,775 deferred stock units, each representing one share of common stock, were cancelled and converted into cash based on the same $6.25 merger consideration, resulting in no remaining deferred stock units.
Denny's Corporation executive Gail Sharps Myers, EVP, Chief Legal & Administrative Officer and Secretary, reported the cash-out of her equity in connection with the company’s merger. On January 16, 2026, Sparkle Acquisition Corp. merged with Denny's Corporation under a Merger Agreement with Sparkle Topco Corp., leaving Denny's as a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of the buyer.
Immediately before the merger’s effective time, shares of Denny's common stock held by the reporting person were converted into the right to receive $6.25 per share in cash, subject to taxes. Her outstanding restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance-based RSUs (PSUs) were also cancelled and converted into cash based on the number of underlying shares multiplied by the same $6.25 merger consideration. Following these transactions, the form shows zero shares of common stock and derivative securities beneficially owned.
Denny's Corporation director Fajemirokun-Beck Olufunlayo Olurinde reported the cash-out of her equity in connection with the company’s going-private merger. On January 16, 2026, Sparkle Acquisition Corp. merged with Denny’s Corporation under a Merger Agreement with Sparkle Topco Corp., leaving Denny’s as an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the buyer.
Immediately before the merger’s effective time, the common shares she held were converted into the right to receive $6.25 per share in cash, without interest and subject to withholding taxes. Her restricted stock unit and deferred stock unit awards were cancelled and converted into cash based on the number of underlying shares multiplied by the same $6.25 merger consideration. Following these transactions, she reported zero shares and zero deferred stock units beneficially owned.
Denny's Corporation CEO Kelli Valade reported multiple equity transactions tied to the closing of a cash merger on January 16, 2026. Under a merger with Sparkle Topco Corp., all of her Denny's common shares were converted into the right to receive $6.25 per share in cash, before taxes and without interest.
The filing shows a disposition of 351,363 shares of common stock at $6.25 per share. In connection with the merger, she also exercised restricted stock units that delivered 210,677 shares of common stock at $0 cost, which were then disposed of at $6.25 per share. Performance-based restricted stock units representing 161,970 shares of common stock were similarly settled for cash at the same merger price.
The derivative table reflects the cancellation of RSU awards covering 47,691 and 162,986 underlying shares, each converted into cash based on the $6.25 merger consideration. After these transactions, the CEO reported no remaining Denny's equity holdings.
Denny's Corporation director Bernadette S. Aulestia reported the cash-out of her equity in connection with the company’s merger. On January 16, 2026, Sparkle Acquisition Corp. merged into Denny’s under a Merger Agreement with Sparkle Topco Corp., with Denny’s becoming an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the buyer. Immediately before the merger became effective, Aulestia’s 100,400 shares of common stock were converted into the right to receive cash equal to the per share merger consideration of $6.25, without interest and subject to taxes.
The filing also shows that each of her outstanding restricted stock unit and deferred stock unit awards, each representing one share of common stock, was cancelled and converted into a cash right based on the same $6.25 per-share merger consideration. Following these transactions, the report lists zero common shares and zero deferred stock units beneficially owned.
Denny's Corp (DENN) insider filing: Jumana Capital Investments LLC and Christopher R. Martin reported share acquisitions. On 10/21/2025, 704 shares of common stock were acquired at a weighted average price of $5.1943. On 11/03/2025, 250,000 shares were purchased in an open-market transaction at a weighted average price of $4.0813. Following these transactions, the reported beneficial ownership was 4,524,905 shares held in direct form.
The securities are owned directly by Jumana Capital; Mr. Martin, as Manager of Jumana Capital, may be deemed to beneficially own those securities. The filing notes the Reporting Persons were previously part of a Section 13(d) group that collectively beneficially owned more than 10% of the outstanding common stock; that group was terminated on November 4, 2025.
Jumana Capital Investments LLC and Christopher R. Martin filed a Form 4 for Denny’s Corp. They reported open-market purchases of common stock on 10/17/2025 (11,750 shares at a weighted average $4.9929, with trades from $4.9137 to $4.9996), 10/20/2025 (162,210 shares at $5.0475), and 10/21/2025 (9,347 shares at $5.1416). Following these trades, beneficial ownership is listed as 3,804,870 shares, held directly by Jumana Capital. The report also shows a derivative transaction on 10/21/2025: sale of 6,600 call options at $0.42 with a $5 strike expiring 11/21/2025, leaving 0 derivative securities held. Footnotes state Martin, as Manager of Jumana Capital, may be deemed a beneficial owner.