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Zoës Kitchen Inc.

$100.6 Million 04/10/2014 Restaurants Complete
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Transaction Details

  • On April 10, 2014, Zoës Kitchen, Inc. (NYSE: ZOES) ("Zoës," or the "Company") priced an Initial Public Offering for a deal value of $87.5 million
  • The deal priced 5,833,333 shares of common stock at $15.00 per share
    - The initial filing range was $11.00 - $13.00 per share
    - All primary shares were offered by the Compan
  • The underwriters exercised a 15% greenshoe option to purchase an additional 874,999 shares (100% primary)
    - The greenshoe was exercised on April 11, 2014
  • Proceeds from the Initial Public Offering will be used to (i) repay the entire amount of the outstanding borrowings under the Company's credit facility, (ii) continue to support growth, primarily through opening new restaurants and (iii) for working capital and general corporate purposes
  • Stephens Inc. served as a Co-Manager in the Offering

About the company

Zoës Kitchen, Inc.
Founded in 1995, Zoës Kitchen is a fast casual restaurant concept serving a distinct menu of fresh, wholesome, Mediterranean-inspired dishes delivered with Southern hospitality. With more than 110 locations in 15 states across the U.S., Zoës Kitchen aims to deliver goodness to its customers by providing simple, tasty and fresh Mediterranean meals, inspired by family recipes, and made from scratch daily.

Sources: Company filings and Stephens Inc. internal data
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