L Catterton and Oak Investment Partners to sell Cheddar's to Darden Restaurants

Darden Restaurants Inc has agreed to acquire restaurant chain Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen for $780 million. The sellers include L Catterton and Oak Investment Partners. BofA Merrill Lynch is providing financial advice to Darden while Morgan Stanley is doing likewise to Cheddar's.

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