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Chuy's to Darden Restaurants, Inc.

Restaurants/Jul 2024/Piper Sandler

Deal Information

Target
Chuy's
Acquiror
Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Sector
Restaurants
Target Type
Public
Acquiror Type
Strategic
Advisors
Piper Sandler

Transaction Metrics

Enterprise Value
$605M
EV / LTM Sales
1.3x
EV / LTM EBITDA
10.8x
EV / Fwd EBITDA
10.9x

Advisor Transaction Comparables

Comparable transactions cited by the advisor, excluding the subject transaction.

Advisor: Piper Sandler

20 comps
Apr 2024TGI Fridays
(1) For transactions with significant real estate value where there was an associated sale-leaseback, enterprise value is adjusted to exclude sale-leaseback proceeds and EBITDA is burdened for pro forma rent where applicable. (2) Represents EBITDA adjusted for disclosed non-recurring items and burdened for pre-opening costs and stock based compensation.
Hostmore--5.4x-
Mar 2024Safflower Holdings
(1) For transactions with significant real estate value where there was an associated sale-leaseback, enterprise value is adjusted to exclude sale-leaseback proceeds and EBITDA is burdened for pro forma rent where applicable. (2) Represents EBITDA adjusted for disclosed non-recurring items and burdened for pre-opening costs and stock based compensation.
The ONE Hospitality Group--5.8x-
May 2023Ruth's Hospitality Group
(1) For transactions with significant real estate value where there was an associated sale-leaseback, enterprise value is adjusted to exclude sale-leaseback proceeds and EBITDA is burdened for pro forma rent where applicable. (2) Represents EBITDA adjusted for disclosed non-recurring items and burdened for pre-opening costs and stock based compensation.
Darden Restaurants--9.4x-
Aug 2022BBQ Holdings
(1) For transactions with significant real estate value where there was an associated sale-leaseback, enterprise value is adjusted to exclude sale-leaseback proceeds and EBITDA is burdened for pro forma rent where applicable. (2) Represents EBITDA adjusted for disclosed non-recurring items and burdened for pre-opening costs and stock based compensation.
MTY Food Group--10.5x-
Apr 2022Main Event
(1) For transactions with significant real estate value where there was an associated sale-leaseback, enterprise value is adjusted to exclude sale-leaseback proceeds and EBITDA is burdened for pro forma rent where applicable. (2) Represents EBITDA adjusted for disclosed non-recurring items and burdened for pre-opening costs and stock based compensation.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment--9.3x-
Sep 2021Twin Peaks
(1) For transactions with significant real estate value where there was an associated sale-leaseback, enterprise value is adjusted to exclude sale-leaseback proceeds and EBITDA is burdened for pro forma rent where applicable. (2) Represents EBITDA adjusted for disclosed non-recurring items and burdened for pre-opening costs and stock based compensation.
FAT Brands--10.0x-
Jul 2021J. Alexander's Holdings
(1) For transactions with significant real estate value where there was an associated sale-leaseback, enterprise value is adjusted to exclude sale-leaseback proceeds and EBITDA is burdened for pro forma rent where applicable. (2) Represents EBITDA adjusted for disclosed non-recurring items and burdened for pre-opening costs and stock based compensation.
SPB Hospitality--8.7x-
Sep 2019Del Frisco's Double Eagle & Del Frisco's Grille
(1) For transactions with significant real estate value where there was an associated sale-leaseback, enterprise value is adjusted to exclude sale-leaseback proceeds and EBITDA is burdened for pro forma rent where applicable. (2) Represents EBITDA adjusted for disclosed non-recurring items and burdened for pre-opening costs and stock based compensation. * Represents proprietary multiple.
Landry's----
Jun 2019Del Frisco's Restaurant Group
(1) For transactions with significant real estate value where there was an associated sale-leaseback, enterprise value is adjusted to exclude sale-leaseback proceeds and EBITDA is burdened for pro forma rent where applicable. (2) Represents EBITDA adjusted for disclosed non-recurring items and burdened for pre-opening costs and stock based compensation.
L Catterton--18.8x-
May 2018Barteca Restaurant Group
(1) For transactions with significant real estate value where there was an associated sale-leaseback, enterprise value is adjusted to exclude sale-leaseback proceeds and EBITDA is burdened for pro forma rent where applicable. (2) Represents EBITDA adjusted for disclosed non-recurring items and burdened for pre-opening costs and stock based compensation.
Del Frisco's Restaurant Group--18.0x-
Mar 2018Bravo Brio Restaurant Group
(1) For transactions with significant real estate value where there was an associated sale-leaseback, enterprise value is adjusted to exclude sale-leaseback proceeds and EBITDA is burdened for pro forma rent where applicable. (2) Represents EBITDA adjusted for disclosed non-recurring items and burdened for pre-opening costs and stock based compensation.
Spice Private Equity--6.6x-
Feb 2018Fogo de Chão
(1) For transactions with significant real estate value where there was an associated sale-leaseback, enterprise value is adjusted to exclude sale-leaseback proceeds and EBITDA is burdened for pro forma rent where applicable. (2) Represents EBITDA adjusted for disclosed non-recurring items and burdened for pre-opening costs and stock based compensation.
Rhône Capital--10.2x-
Nov 2017Buffalo Wild Wings
(1) For transactions with significant real estate value where there was an associated sale-leaseback, enterprise value is adjusted to exclude sale-leaseback proceeds and EBITDA is burdened for pro forma rent where applicable. (2) Represents EBITDA adjusted for disclosed non-recurring items and burdened for pre-opening costs and stock based compensation.
Arby's Restaurant Group--10.8x-
Oct 2017Ruby Tuesday
(1) For transactions with significant real estate value where there was an associated sale-leaseback, enterprise value is adjusted to exclude sale-leaseback proceeds and EBITDA is burdened for pro forma rent where applicable. (2) Represents EBITDA adjusted for disclosed non-recurring items and burdened for pre-opening costs and stock based compensation.
NRD Capital Management--5.0x-
Mar 2017Cheddar's Casual Café
(1) For transactions with significant real estate value where there was an associated sale-leaseback, enterprise value is adjusted to exclude sale-leaseback proceeds and EBITDA is burdened for pro forma rent where applicable. (2) Represents EBITDA adjusted for disclosed non-recurring items and burdened for pre-opening costs and stock based compensation.
Darden Restaurants--10.4x-
Jan 2017Bob Evans Restaurants
(1) For transactions with significant real estate value where there was an associated sale-leaseback, enterprise value is adjusted to exclude sale-leaseback proceeds and EBITDA is burdened for pro forma rent where applicable. (2) Represents EBITDA adjusted for disclosed non-recurring items and burdened for pre-opening costs and stock based compensation.
Golden Gate Capital--6.5x-
May 2015Frisch's Restaurants
(1) For transactions with significant real estate value where there was an associated sale-leaseback, enterprise value is adjusted to exclude sale-leaseback proceeds and EBITDA is burdened for pro forma rent where applicable. (2) Represents EBITDA adjusted for disclosed non-recurring items and burdened for pre-opening costs and stock based compensation.
NRD Capital Management--6.3x-
May 2014TGI Fridays
(1) For transactions with significant real estate value where there was an associated sale-leaseback, enterprise value is adjusted to exclude sale-leaseback proceeds and EBITDA is burdened for pro forma rent where applicable. (2) Represents EBITDA adjusted for disclosed non-recurring items and burdened for pre-opening costs and stock based compensation.
Sentinel Capital Partners, Tri-Artisan Capital Partners--8.0x-
May 2014Red Lobster Seafood Co.
(1) For transactions with significant real estate value where there was an associated sale-leaseback, enterprise value is adjusted to exclude sale-leaseback proceeds and EBITDA is burdened for pro forma rent where applicable. (2) Represents EBITDA adjusted for disclosed non-recurring items and burdened for pre-opening costs and stock based compensation.
Golden Gate Capital--5.6x-
Jan 2014CEC Entertainment
(1) For transactions with significant real estate value where there was an associated sale-leaseback, enterprise value is adjusted to exclude sale-leaseback proceeds and EBITDA is burdened for pro forma rent where applicable. (2) Represents EBITDA adjusted for disclosed non-recurring items and burdened for pre-opening costs and stock based compensation.
Apollo Global Management--7.8x-
Mean-9.1x-
Median-8.7x-

DCF Assumptions

Discount rate and terminal value assumptions the advisor selected for its discounted cash flow analysis.

Piper Sandler

Open
WACC
11.5% – 16.5%
Terminal method
Exit multiple
Terminal assumption
8.0x – 10.0x (FY2028E Adjusted EBITDA)
Forecast basis
Company Projections furnished to Piper by company management
Forecast period
second half of fiscal 2024 (third and fourth fiscal quarters) through fiscal year 2028
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