• Driven Brands rejected ADW Capital’s unsolicited proposal to acquire the company for USD 18 per share in cash.
• The board called the approach non-binding and highly conditional, citing a lack of a credible basis to proceed.
• Directors said the offer materially undervalued Driven Brands given its long-term value creation opportunities.

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