UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 3, 2010
WENDY’S/ARBY’S GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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1-2207
(Commission File Number)
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38-0471180
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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1155 Perimeter Center West
Atlanta, Georgia
(Address of principal executive offices)
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30338
(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (678) 514-4100
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report): Not Applicable
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On May 3, 2010, Wendy’s/Arby’s Restaurants, LLC (“Wendy’s/Arby’s Restaurants”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, Inc., announced that it has commenced the marketing of a new $650 million senior secured credit facility. The proposed senior secured credit facility is expected to be comprised of a $150 million revolving credit facility, which would mature in 2015, and a $500 million term loan, which would mature in 2017. Wendy’s/Arby’s Restaurants expects to use the proceeds (i) to refinance its existing senior secured credit facility, (ii) to redeem $200 million aggregate principal amount of Wendy’s International, Inc. 6.25% Senior Notes due 2011 and (iii) for general corporate purposes, including payment of financing costs and other expenses in connection with the transaction. The closing of the new credit facility is subject to successful marketing and other conditions. Therefore, there can be no assurance that Wendy’s/Arby’s Restaurants will be able to complete the refinancing.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: May 3, 2010
WENDY’S/ARBY’S GROUP, INC.
By: /s/ Steven B. Graham
Name: Steven B. Graham
Title: Senior Vice President and Chief
Accounting Officer