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Simpson Thacher Represents JPMorgan as Financial Advisor to Bob Evans Farms in the Announced Sale of Its Restaurant Business

01.27.17

The Firm is representing J.P. Morgan Securities LLC as financial advisor to Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ: BOBE) in the proposed sale of Bob Evans Restaurants to Golden Gate Private Equity.

Bob Evans Farms owns and operates full-service restaurants under the Bob Evans Restaurants brand name. Bob Evans Farms is also a leading producer and distributor of refrigerated side dishes, pork sausage, and a variety of refrigerated and frozen convenience food items under the Bob Evans and Owens brand names. The transaction value for the acquisition is $565 million plus assumption of certain net working capital liabilities.

The Simpson Thacher team includes Rob Spatt and Brandon Whittaker (M&A).

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