December 12, 2005

Trio of Investors Buy Dunkin’ Brands

Bain Capital Partners, The Carlyle Group and Thomas H. Lee Partners announced an agreement, subject to regulatory approval, to acquire Dunkin' Brands Inc. from Pernod Ricard S.A. for $2.425 billion in cash. Dunkin’ Brands includes Dunkin’ Donuts, Baskin-Robbins and Togos.

The existing Dunkin' Brands management team, led by Chief Executive Officer Jon L. Luther, will continue in their current positions, working with their franchisee partners and becoming equity partners, according to a company release.

Headquartered in Canton, Mass., Dunkin' Brands Inc. is a franchisor of quick-service restaurants with more than 12,000 Dunkin' Donuts, Baskin-Robbins and Togos locations worldwide.

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