This filing confirms the exit of a significant activist group following the merger. No further activist activity from this group is expected. Monitor for any post-merger developments or potential dissenting shareholder appraisal actions, though none are indicated in this filing.
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Executive Summary
GAMCO Investors, Inc. et al. filed a final amendment to their Schedule 13D for Nathan's Famous, Inc., reporting that they no longer beneficially own any shares following the completion of the acquisition by Smithfield Foods, Inc. on October 26, 2026. All previously held shares were tendered and converted into the right to receive $102.00 per share in cash, resulting in the elimination of their stake. This is an exit filing marking the end of their activist involvement.
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Key Facts
- The Reporting Persons (GAMCO Investors, Inc. et al.) no longer have beneficial ownership of any shares of Nathan's Famous, Inc.
- The change in ownership resulted from the completion of the acquisition of the Issuer by Smithfield Foods Inc.
- All transactions reported on October 27, 2026, were sales at $102.00 per share, reflecting the merger consideration.
- The Reporting Persons ceased to be beneficial owners of 5% or more of the Issuer's common stock on October 27, 2026.
Financial Impact
The Reporting Persons' entire stake was converted to cash at $102.00 per share; no new financial impact from this filing.
Risk Factors
- No new risks identified; this is a post-merger exit filing.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 3 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| SC 13D/A Filing (Primary) | 0000807249-26-000090 |
| Document: 0000807249-26-000090-index.html | 0000807249-26-000090 |
| Document: 0000807249-26-000090.txt | 0000807249-26-000090 |
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Oct 28, 2026 1d ago | SC 13D/A | $102.05 | awaiting T+60 | awaiting T+60 | No price |
Oct 26, 2026 3d ago | SC 13D/A | $102.05 | awaiting T+60 | awaiting T+60 | No price |
Oct 26, 2026 3d ago | 25-NSE | $102.05 | awaiting T+60 | awaiting T+60 | No price |
Oct 26, 2026 3d ago | 8-K | $102.05 | awaiting T+60 | awaiting T+60 | No price |
Oct 14, 2026 15d ago | 8-K | $101.88 | awaiting T+60 | awaiting T+60 | No price |
Aug 7, 2026 11w ago | 8-K | $98.01 | awaiting T+60 | awaiting T+60 | No price |
Jul 24, 2026 13w ago | 10-K/A | $98.18 $101.88 | ▲ +3.77% | ▲ +0.48% | No price |
Jun 9, 2026 20w ago | 8-K | $101.47 $97.86 | ▲ +3.56% | ▲ +7.37% | No price |
Jun 9, 2026 20w ago | Press Release | $101.47 $97.86 | ▲ +3.56% | ▲ +7.37% | No price |
Mar 6, 2026 33w ago | PREM14A | $100.57 $100.99 | ▲ +0.42% | ▼ −11.57% | No price |
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