Friendly s CEO Resigns Largest Shareholder Requests Seats
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Friendly's CEO Resigns; Largest Shareholder Seeks Board Seats
Summary:
Friendly Ice Cream Corp. (FRN) announced on September 28th that CEO John L. Cutter has resigned, raising speculation about whether he was forced out. The largest shareholder, Sardar Biglari, is seeking board positions.
Details:
On September 28th, Friendly Ice Cream Corp. (FRN) announced the resignation of CEO John L. Cutter. The circumstances of his departure are unclear, sparking speculation that he might have been forced out. This possibility gains traction from a recent 13-D filing by Friendly's largest shareholder, Sardar Biglari.
Biglari disclosed in the filing that his group had discussed the company's business, operations, and future plans with the Chairman of the Board and management. They are actively seeking board seats for Sardar Biglari and Dr. Philip L. Cooley. The filing also indicates that Biglari's group is continuously evaluating Friendly's business prospects and may engage in further discussions with management, the board, and other shareholders.
The parties mentioned in the filing are The Lion Fund L.P., Biglari Capital Corp., Sardar Biglari, and Western Sizzlin Corp. (WSZL).
Key Entities:
- The Lion Fund: A hedge fund managed by Sardar Biglari, with Philip Cooley as a director. Biglari, a former student of Cooley's at Trinity University, launched the fund over five years ago after initially managing it with his own capital.
- Western Sizzlin Corp.: A public company involved in restaurant operations and franchising. Biglari gained control of Western Sizzlin in late 2005 and early 2006 when individuals controlling over a third of the company replaced the existing board. According to Western Sizzlin's most recent annual report, several new board members, including Biglari, Cooley, and Sonkin, were added in 2005, while several incumbents resigned in 2006.
Background on Sardar Biglari:
Sardar Biglari has a compelling background. He started an Internet Service Provider at a young age and then founded The Lion Fund. Citing Warren Buffett as an influence, Biglari's communication style, particularly his shareholder letters, mirrors that of Buffett.
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