The deal makes some sense on a valuation basis because Ruth's Hospitality Group was trading at a lower EBITDA multiple than Darden. Even with this premium of 30%, Darden is still acquiring its smaller rival at less than its own shares are trading for in the public market. I think they're just that much better. Let's say 1 to 2% points in restaurant margin and that's where these synergies will come from.
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(00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Asit Sharma discuss: - Johnson & Johnson’s spin-off of its consumer health company, Kenvue. - If Darden Restaurants is getting a good deal on its acquisition of Ruth’s Hospitality Group. - Yum! Brands quarter, and what it says about the global economy.
(12:42) Deidre Woollard and Matt Frankel look ahead to Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting, taking place this weekend. Companies discussed: JNJ, KVUE, PG, RUTH, DRI, YUM, BRK.A, BRK.B, RDFN, OXY, CVX, AAPL
Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Asit Sharma, Deidre Woollard, Matt Frankel Engineer: Dan Boyd
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