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12
sentences that state something as happening or true
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0 of 12 hedged
("reportedly", "may", "according to")
Leaning
not political
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CBS News's corrections and
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articles that frame the event the way this one does
Wendy's board of directors on Thursday unanimously rejected a $1.4 billion hostile takeover bid from a group of investment firms, saying the offer undervalues the restaurant chain and is not in the best interest of shareholders.
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offer → reject → shareholders
"The Independent Committee thoroughly evaluated this Proposal and unanimously concluded that it substantially undervalues Wendy's standalone prospects and long-term earnings potential," Art Winkleblack, chairman of the board, said in a statement, while also expressing confidence in CEO Bob Wright.
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Winkleblack → evaluate → Wright
The takeover bid was led by asset management firm Trian Partners, founded by activist investor Nelson Peltz, along with Flynn Group LP, BlueFive Capital and Sixth Street Partners.
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bid → lead → LP
The groups are offering $7.35 per share for Wendy's, whose stock traded at $7.75 before markets opened on Thursday.
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markets → offer → Thursday
Although it remains profitable, Wendy's has faced slowing revenue growth in recent years, and its stock price has slumped nearly 14% over the last 12 months.
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price → remain → months
In an August earnings call with Wall Street analysts, Wright said the restaurant chain must improve the quality of its food.
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chain → say → food
"Wendy's has always been known for quality, fresh, never frozen beef, hamburgers made to order, bacon cooked in our restaurants and fresh produce prepared daily," he said.
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he → know → restaurants
"But over time, we've drifted away from some of the standards that made Wendy's distinctive.
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Wendy → drift → standards
While we've maintained core practices in some areas, we've led cost and efficiency drive decisions that weaken that differentiation.
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that → maintain → differentiation
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Wendy's has also struggled with operational issues, including staffing, employee training, handling drive-thru orders and marketing, Wright said during the call.
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Wright → struggle → call
Wendy's confirmed it received the unsolicited offer last month and said it would create an independent board to review the proposal.
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it → confirm → proposal
Wendy's, founded in 1969, has more than 7,000 locations globally.
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Wendy → found → locations
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