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00:03The Wendy's company shares surged 14.05% in pre-market trading on Tuesday after reports said
00:09Nelson Peltz's Tryan Fund Management is seeking support for a potential bid to take the fast
00:15food chain private, according to Benzinga. Tryan, which owns 16% of Wendy's, has reportedly held
00:21financing discussions with external investors, including groups in the Middle East. Tryan has
00:26not made a formal bid for Wendy's, and financing discussions may not result in a takeover
00:31offer. The restaurant chain said it would evaluate any potential bid. Wendy's and Tryan Fund did not
00:38immediately respond to Benzinga's request for comments. Wendy's reaffirmed fiscal 2026 adjusted
00:44EPS guidance of $0.56 to $0.60 as restaurant margins declined due to weaker traffic, beef inflation,
00:51and labor inflation. J.P. Morgan downgraded the stock to underweight on Monday, citing weak
00:57sales, franchise profitability concerns, leadership uncertainty, and debt risks. For all things
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