Bojangles’, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Durational Capital Management LP and The Jordan Company, L.P. Under the terms of the agreement, Durational Capital Management LP and The Jordan Company, L.P. will acquire the Company in an all cash transaction.
Bojangles’ stockholders will receive $16.10 per share, representing a 39% premium to the closing share price of February 12, 2018, a day prior to initial speculation regarding a potential transaction involving Bojangles’ and a premium of approximately 30% to the 90-day volume weighted average price ending on February 12, 2018. The offer represents a 15% premium to the closing share price of September 27, 2018, a day prior to a published report that Bojangles’ is exploring strategic alternatives. The acquisition, which has been unanimously approved by Bojangles’ Board of Directors, is subject to stockholder approval and other customary closing conditions. Concurrently with the execution of the acquisition agreement, Bojangles’ majority stockholder executed a customary voting agreement whereby it agreed to vote its shares in favor of the acquisition.
The transaction is expected to be completed in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2019. Upon closing of the transaction, Bojangles’ will continue to be operated as an independent, privately-held company and will remain based in Charlotte, N.C.
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