[SCHEDULE 13G/A] Dine Brands Global, Inc. SEC Filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) Q2-25 10-Q highlights

• Net sales rose 3.3% YoY to $1.86 bn; first-half sales up 1.4% to $3.44 bn.
• Gross profit +3.6% to $742 m; gross margin steady at 40.0%.
• Operating income +5.0% to $272 m; operating margin 14.7% (+30 bp).
• Net income increased 8.5% to $187 m; diluted EPS $2.15 (+16%). First-half EPS $3.34 (-8%).
• Interest expense swung to a $6 m cost from a $2 m benefit YoY, reflecting higher average debt after 2024 bond issuance.
• Mark-to-market expense on acquisition-related contingent consideration fell to $12 m vs $28 m, easing below-the-line pressure.
• 1H-25 operating cash flow slipped 7% to $406 m; capex $157 m kept free cash flow modest.
• Cash & equivalents climbed to $1.22 bn; total debt unchanged at $1.79 bn, leaving net debt of $0.57 bn.
• Equity strengthened to $1.63 bn as retained earnings rose and buybacks ($35 m) reduced share count under the $1 bn program.
• Dividend lifted to $0.25 per share post 10-for-1 split effective 27-May-25.

Takeaway: Stable volume-driven revenue growth and cost discipline are expanding margins, but higher financing costs and softer first-half earnings temper the story. Robust liquidity and active capital returns support shareholder value.

Positive

• EPS growth: Q2 diluted EPS rose 16% YoY to $2.15 on margin expansion and lower below-line charges.
• Margin improvement: Operating margin climbed 30 bp to 14.7% despite higher input costs.
• Strong liquidity: Cash & cash equivalents increased to $1.22 bn, supporting capital allocation flexibility.
• Shareholder returns: $35 m buybacks and dividend hike to $0.25 per share strengthen capital-return profile.
• Reduced contingent burden: Mark-to-market expense on contingent consideration down 56% YoY.

Negative

• 1H earnings contraction: First-half net income fell 14% and EPS slipped 8% YoY.
• Higher interest expense: Net interest swung to a $12.8 m cost YTD after prior-year benefit, pressuring net profit.
• Operating cash flow decline: 1H-25 OCF down 7% to $406 m, moderating free cash flow.
• Large contingent liabilities: Future acquisition-related payments total $675 m, limiting financial flexibility.
• Rising treasury share cost: Treasury stock balance expanded to $162 m, signaling continued outflows.

Insights

Equity Research Analyst

TL;DR: Solid Q2 beat on EPS and margins; watch first-half softness and rising interest costs.

COKE’s 3% top-line growth was modest, yet management held gross margin at 40% and expanded operating margin to 14.7%. EPS outpaced sales thanks to lower contingent consideration charges and aggressive buybacks. The balance sheet remains healthy—$1.2 bn cash vs $1.8 bn debt—giving flexibility for further repurchases and the raised dividend. Offsetting positives, 1H-25 EPS fell 8% and operating cash flow declined, signaling tougher comps and higher funding costs ahead. With no guidance provided, sentiment hinges on volume trends and cost inflation into 2H.

Portfolio Manager

TL;DR: Margins and cash cushion justify constructive stance despite slower 1H growth.

The quarter confirms COKE’s resilience: pricing and mix offset cost pressures, and management is redeploying capital via a scalable $1 bn buyback and a 5× higher dividend (post-split) while still replenishing cash. Leverage is manageable at ~1.4× EBITDA and contingent payments are largely self-funded. Although 1H earnings dipped, the 10-for-1 split broadens liquidity and could attract retail flow. I view the filing as incrementally positive and remain overweight given stable fundamentals and shareholder-friendly policies.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

Dine Brands Global, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

254423106

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 254423106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Millennium Management LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 455,414.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 455,414.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

455,414.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

2.9 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 254423106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Millennium Group Management LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 455,414.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 455,414.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

455,414.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

2.9 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 254423106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Israel A. Englander

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 455,414.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 455,414.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

455,414.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

2.9 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Dine Brands Global, Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 10 West Walnut Street, 5th Floor, Pasadena, California 91103
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Millennium Management LLC Millennium Group Management LLC Israel A. Englander
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: Millennium Management LLC 399 Park Avenue New York, New York 10022 Millennium Group Management LLC 399 Park Avenue New York, New York 10022 Israel A. Englander c/o Millennium Management LLC 399 Park Avenue New York, New York 10022
(c)	Citizenship: Millennium Management LLC - Delaware Millennium Group Management LLC - Delaware Israel A. Englander - United States
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(e)	CUSIP No.: 254423106
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: See response to Item 9 on each cover page.
(b)	Percent of class: See response to Item 11 on each cover page.
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: See response to Item 5 on each cover page.
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: See response to Item 6 on each cover page.
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See response to Item 7 on each cover page.
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See response to Item 8 on each cover page. The securities disclosed herein as potentially beneficially owned by Millennium Management LLC, Millennium Group Management LLC and Mr. Englander are held by entities subject to voting control and investment discretion by Millennium Management LLC and/or other investment managers that may be controlled by Millennium Group Management LLC (the managing member of Millennium Management LLC) and Mr. Englander (the sole voting trustee of the managing member of Millennium Group Management LLC). The foregoing should not be construed in and of itself as an admission by Millennium Management LLC, Millennium Group Management LLC or Mr. Englander as to beneficial ownership of the securities held by such entities.
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), so indicate under Item 3(j) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group. See Exhibit I
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Millennium Management LLC

Signature:	/s/ Gil Raviv
Name/Title:	Gil Raviv, Global General Counsel
Date:	07/23/2025

Millennium Group Management LLC

Signature:	/s/ Gil Raviv
Name/Title:	Gil Raviv, Global General Counsel
Date:	07/23/2025

Israel A. Englander

Signature:	/s/ Israel A. Englander
Name/Title:	Israel A. Englander
Date:	07/23/2025

Exhibit Information

Exhibit I: Joint Filing Agreement, dated as of July 23, 2025, by and among Millennium Management LLC, Millennium Group Management LLC and Israel A. Englander.

FAQ

How much did Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) earn in Q2 2025?

COKE posted $187 million in net income, up 8.5% year over year, equal to $2.15 diluted EPS.

What were COKE’s Q2 2025 net sales and growth rate?

Net sales reached $1.86 billion, a 3.3% YoY increase from $1.80 billion in Q2 2024.

How strong is COKE’s balance sheet after the quarter?

Cash and equivalents stand at $1.22 billion; total debt is $1.79 billion, leaving net debt of ~$0.57 billion.

What is the status of COKE’s share repurchase program?

Under the $1 billion authorization started Aug-2024, the company repurchased $34.4 million of stock in Q2 2025.

When did COKE complete its 10-for-1 stock split?

The split was approved on 13-May-25; additional shares were distributed 23-May-25 and began trading split-adjusted 27-May-25.