Every material Form 8-K Dine Brands Global, Inc. has filed with the SEC since October 29, 2026, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
Dine Brands reported third quarter 2026 results in an 8-K furnished with a press release. Total revenues rose to $248.9 million from $216.1 million, but net income available to common stockholders fell to $4.5 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, from $7.0 million, or $0.48. Adjusted diluted EPS, a non-GAAP measure, rose to $0.82 from $0.73.
Total revenues were $248.9 million vs. $216.1 million, driven by a $36.9 million increase in company-owned restaurant revenues.
Diluted EPS was $0.37 vs. $0.48 a year earlier; adjusted diluted EPS was $0.82 vs. $0.73.
Adjusted EBITDA was $49.0 million in both quarters.
Applebee's and IHOP comparable domestic same-restaurant sales rose 0.9% and 0.8%, respectively.
Dine Brands said its Board received an unsolicited, non-binding proposal on October 26, 2026, from Arkhouse Management Co. LP and Cobblers Cove Capital LP to buy all outstanding shares for $39.00 per share in cash. After review with outside advisers, the Board determined the proposal was inadequate and substantially undervalued the company, and it informed the bidders by letter on October 29, 2026. Shareholders will not receive the offer unless a revised proposal is later agreed to, and the filing does not say whether the bidders will pursue one.
Proposal received October 26, 2026, from Arkhouse Management Co. LP and Cobblers Cove Capital LP
Offer of $39.00 per share in cash for all outstanding common stock
Board determined the proposal was inadequate and substantially undervalued the company
Rejection letter sent to the bidders on October 29, 2026
Dine Brands' board adopted a limited duration stockholder rights agreement on October 28, 2026, in response to media reports of significant open market accumulation in its stock and derivatives. The plan issues one right per common share to holders of record on November 9, 2026, and the rights generally become exercisable only if a person or group acquires 10% or more (20% for passive investors) without board approval.
Rights dividend: one right per common share, record date November 9, 2026
Exercise price of $210.00 per right, subject to adjustment; rights expire October 27, 2027 unless redeemed or exchanged earlier
Triggers at 10% beneficial ownership for non-passive investors and 20% for passive investors; the company may redeem rights at $0.001 each
Filing states stockholders are not required to take any action at this time
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