Oh NOOOO Dunkin Donuts saved by Bain!

[Katzndogz]

Dunkin' parent plans stock offering - Philly.com

How cute it's where obama gave moochelle her first smooch too.

 

[Sarah G]

They claim to be industry expertise, consulting services, etc.. It would behove them to save some company at some point.

You act like they're heros or something.

 

[G.T.]

Dunkin Donuts was saved by John Goodman

 

[Oddball]

Looks like Romney owns the cop vote.

 

[G.T.]

Looks like Romney owns the cop vote.

I giggled, okok.

 

[Desperado]

Dunkin Donuts saved by Bain!

well that should lock up the Police vote for Romney

 

[Politico]

Looks like Romney owns the cop vote.

I take it you didn't read the article.

 

[Desperado]

Looks like Romney owns the cop vote.

I take it you didn't read the article.

Nope, went for the cheap joke off the title.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Dunkin' parent plans stock offering - Philly.com

How cute it's where obama gave moochelle her first smooch too.

And, that has what to do with politics, Romney, or any thing else?

Why did you post this?

Are you trying to say that Mittens was still working for Bain in 2011 and therefore deserves some credit for this?

Or, did he retroactively quit again?

Sheesh.

Idiot rw's just never GET IT.

 

[eflatminor]

Idiot rw's just never GET IT.

It would appear the Left doesn't get the crucial role venture capitalists play in the economy. Does that make them idiots? Maybe not, but it sure makes them ignorant.

 

[Inthemiddle]

Bain is one of three private-equity firms who own a stake in Dunkin Donuts. Nothing here shows that Bain "saved" them. All it shows is that Bain owns a partial stake in the company, and that the company is going to be going public at some unspecified time. I'm at a loss to understand what in the world this has to do with the price of sugar in Budapest.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Idiot rw's just never GET IT.

It would appear the Left doesn't get the crucial role venture capitalists play in the economy. Does that make them idiots? Maybe not, but it sure makes them ignorant.

Joke, right?

You're just feeling sorry that poor stupid katzncraps got his/her/its butt handed to him/her/it because he'she/is is such a doofus.

Either that or you've actually talked yourself into believing another of Mittens' lies, that somehow, vulture capitalists, robber barons, common thieves in nice suits actually do us some sort of good.

The only good they do is represented perfectly in the photo of criminal and CORRUPT Mittens' and cronies with the money falling out of those nice suits.

They help themselves. To everything that isn't nailed down. And, he has made no secret that he plans to do the same thing to you.

 

[eflatminor]

Idiot rw's just never GET IT.

It would appear the Left doesn't get the crucial role venture capitalists play in the economy. Does that make them idiots? Maybe not, but it sure makes them ignorant.

Joke, right?

You're just feeling sorry that poor stupid katzncraps got his/her/its butt handed to him/her/it because he'she/is is such a doofus.

Either that or you've actually talked yourself into believing another of Mittens' lies, that somehow, vulture capitalists, robber barons, common thieves in nice suits actually do us some sort of good.

The only good they do is represented perfectly in the photo of criminal and CORRUPT Mittens' and cronies with the money falling out of those nice suits.

They help themselves. To everything that isn't nailed down. And, he has made no secret that he plans to do the same thing to you.

What is crystal clear is that you have never sought to start your own business which required outside capital. Where do you think that money comes from? Obama's stash?

Your ignorance is overwhelming. Good luck with that.

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

They claim to be industry expertise, consulting services, etc.. It would behove them to save some company at some point.

You act like they're heros or something.

Hey, they aren't taking my tax dollars and funneling into the UAW and screwing over bondholders and non-union pensioners.... like your hero has overseen.

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

Idiot rw's just never GET IT.

It would appear the Left doesn't get the crucial role venture capitalists play in the economy. Does that make them idiots? Maybe not, but it sure makes them ignorant.

Joke, right?

You're just feeling sorry that poor stupid katzncraps got his/her/its butt handed to him/her/it because he'she/is is such a doofus.

Either that or you've actually talked yourself into believing another of Mittens' lies, that somehow, vulture capitalists, robber barons, common thieves in nice suits actually do us some sort of good.

The only good they do is represented perfectly in the photo of criminal and CORRUPT Mittens' and cronies with the money falling out of those nice suits.

They help themselves. To everything that isn't nailed down. And, he has made no secret that he plans to do the same thing to you.

You're fucking insane.

 

[GuyPinestra]

Dunkin' parent plans stock offering - Philly.com

How cute it's where obama gave moochelle her first smooch too.

And, that has what to do with politics, Romney, or any thing else?

Why did you post this?

Are you trying to say that Mittens was still working for Bain in 2011 and therefore deserves some credit for this?

Or, did he retroactively quit again?

Sheesh.

Idiot rw's just never GET IT.

Why not? You fucks want to make him responsible for Soptic's wife...

Idiot!

 

[candycorn]

Idiot rw's just never GET IT.

It would appear the Left doesn't get the crucial role venture capitalists play in the economy. Does that make them idiots? Maybe not, but it sure makes them ignorant.

Venture capital is one thing...it's for start-ups. Bain isn't that. Does not knowing the difference make you an idiot? Maybe not, but it sure makes you ignorant.

 

[candycorn]

Dunkin Donuts is swimming in Debt.

Dunkin' Brands Swimming in Debt

Debra Borchardt
07/26/11 - 03:36 PM EDT
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- On the positive side of the ledger, Dunkin' Donuts holds the No. 1 position in servings for hot coffee, iced coffee and donuts. The negative? The company is also weighed down with a crippling amount of debt.

The heavy leverage stems from the $2.4 billion buyout of the purveyor of coffee and donuts by a private equity consortium consisting of Bain Capital, Carlyle Group and Thomas H. Lee Partners back in 2006.

Now the parent company of the chain, Dunkin' Brands(DNKN), which also owns the Baskin-Robbins ice cream chain, is looking to raise nearly $400 million in an initial public offering expected to price later Tuesday with the shares seen selling in a range of $16-$18 each. The offering is reportedly heavily subscribed and could very likely price above range at $20 per share.

Part of the strong interest is because of brand recognition. Aside from coffee, Dunkin' Donuts is also the No. 2 seller of breakfast sandwiches, and Baskin-Robbins is No. 1 for servings of hard ice cream. Investors like to buy stock in companies they are familiar with.

Unfortunately, there should be some concern about the debt load, which stood at $1.87 billion as of March 26, according to the company's original S-1 filing on May 24. The service on that debt load is putting major pressure on the business model. In 2010, 58% of operating earnings went to interest payments. In the latest March 2011 quarter those payments have climbed to 75%.

While some of the offering proceeds will go to pay down debt, it won't be enough. This doesn't leave much money left over for growth.


On top of that, the private equity owners have already paid themselves $500 million ahead of the offering. While this isn't uncommon, it's still pushed the book value of Dunkin' Brands shares into negative territory.


Francis Gaskins, the president of the IPO Desktop, says the proposed valuation also looks pricey with the estimated range putting the stock in line with McDonald's(MCD) on a price-to-earnings ratio basis.

"I'd rather own McDonald's than Dunkin'," Gaskins says.

This is the first of several food related companies going public, so it's difficult to gauge the expected performance. Teavana and Chefs Wholesale are also scheduled for offerings during the week.

The quick service sector has performed well this past year with Starbucks (SBUX) up 60% and McDonald's up 24% for the past year. Both companies are aggressively pursuing the coffee crowd.

Dunkin' plans to offer Keurig K-cups to stay on trend, but that is a relatively new development and there's no track record for this initiative yet. Dunkin' also offers Coolatta frozen drinks, a category that's been a big hit at McDonald's.

--Written by Debra Borchardt in New York.

Not a union member in the entire business. Wonder what the scape goat will be when Dunkin Goes under. We know it won't be because of the massive debt Bain caused...of course not.

 

[Erand7899]

Idiot rw's just never GET IT.

It would appear the Left doesn't get the crucial role venture capitalists play in the economy. Does that make them idiots? Maybe not, but it sure makes them ignorant.

Venture capital is one thing...it's for start-ups. Bain isn't that. Does not knowing the difference make you an idiot? Maybe not, but it sure makes you ignorant.

Bullcrap! Venture capital is for risky ventures. They provide capital for entities that have trouble getting capital elsewhere. Because it is a risk, venture capital earns higher return rates on the investments. Bain Capital is in the business of investing in troubled companies, that they believe they can turn around and make profitable. They routinely hold those investments for many years until they can sell their investment at a good profit.

 

[candycorn]

It would appear the Left doesn't get the crucial role venture capitalists play in the economy. Does that make them idiots? Maybe not, but it sure makes them ignorant.

Venture capital is one thing...it's for start-ups. Bain isn't that. Does not knowing the difference make you an idiot? Maybe not, but it sure makes you ignorant.

Bullcrap! Venture capital is for risky ventures. They provide capital for entities that have trouble getting capital elsewhere. Because it is a risk, venture capital earns higher return rates on the investments. Bain Capital is in the business of investing in troubled companies, that they believe they can turn around and make profitable. They routinely hold those investments for many years until they can sell their investment at a good profit.

Venture...think about it. Bain is a Private Equity firm. Basically a glorified chop-shop for corporations; instead of stripping a car and selling it's parts, they leverage everything down to the lightbulbs, pay themselves back for their "venture" then try to turn a buck for the company and themselves.

Illegal; no.

Immoral; not really.

Endearing to the public? No way.

See Dunkin Donuts--swimming in debt courtesy of Bain et. al. Dunkin has been around for decades prior to Bain swooping in.