Nathan's Famous supplements Smithfield merger proxy amid two New York lawsuits
Nathan's Famous said it is voluntarily supplementing its definitive proxy statement for the proposed $102.00-per-share merger with Smithfield Foods, after two stockholder lawsuits and fifteen demand letters challenged the proxy's disclosures. The company and its board deny the claims, but say the supplements aim to moot the disclosure claims and reduce litigation costs and risks before the October 23, 2026 special meeting of stockholders.
Key points
- Two lawsuits were filed September 30, 2026, in the Supreme Court of the State of New York against the company and its board, and seek to enjoin the merger.
- Purported stockholders delivered fifteen demand letters and two Section 220 books-and-records demands under Delaware law.
- The supplemental disclosures cover executive retention discussions with the buyer and Jefferies LLC's selected companies analysis.
- The special meeting of stockholders is scheduled for October 23, 2026; the merger consideration is $102.00 per share.
The filing
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