DENNY'S Corp (DENN)

Data as of Jan 20, 2026, from SEC Form 4 filings.

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About DENNY'S Corp (DENN)

DENNY'S Corp files with the SEC under CIK 0000852772 and is classified as eating places. It is grouped with Consumer Discretionary companies on this site.

Sector: Consumer Discretionary

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DENN Form 4 activity by transaction type, last 90 days

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DENN insider transactions (Form 4)

146

21 Form 4 filings on record, the earliest from Oct 3, 2024, newest first.

Date	Insider	Transaction	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Jan 16, 2026	Jose M. Gutierrez - Director	Derivative	Common Stock	75,844^{footnote F1}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$474K
Jan 16, 2026	Jose M. Gutierrez - Director	Option exercise	Common Stock	93,739^{footnote F1,F2}	-^{footnote F1}	-
Jan 16, 2026	Jose M. Gutierrez - Director	Derivative	Common Stock	93,739^{footnote F1,F2}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$586K
Jan 16, 2026	Jose M. Gutierrez - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	8,888	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Jose M. Gutierrez - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	3,324	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Jose M. Gutierrez - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	12,438	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Jose M. Gutierrez - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	3,278	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Jose M. Gutierrez - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	3,069	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Jose M. Gutierrez - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	2,782	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Jose M. Gutierrez - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	3,110	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Jose M. Gutierrez - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	11,450	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Jose M. Gutierrez - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	3,067	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Jose M. Gutierrez - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	2,821	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Jose M. Gutierrez - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	8,306	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Jose M. Gutierrez - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	6,431	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Jose M. Gutierrez - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	24,775	$0.00	-
Footnote F1 (price, shares): On January 16, 2026, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of November 3, 2025, by and among Denny's Corporation (the "Issuer"), a Delaware corporation, Sparkle Topco Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and Sparkle… Full note on SEC EDGAR Footnote F2 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSUs") award, including deferred stock units ("DSUs"), was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Jan 16, 2026	Mark R. Vondrasek - Director	Option exercise	Common Stock	38,697^{footnote F1,F2}	-^{footnote F1}	-
Jan 16, 2026	Mark R. Vondrasek - Director	Derivative	Common Stock	38,697^{footnote F1,F2}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$242K
Jan 16, 2026	Mark R. Vondrasek - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	13,922	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Mark R. Vondrasek - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	24,775	$0.00	-
Footnote F1 (price, shares): On January 16, 2026, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of November 3, 2025, by and among Denny's Corporation (the "Issuer"), a Delaware corporation, Sparkle Topco Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and Sparkle… Full note on SEC EDGAR Footnote F2 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSUs") award, including deferred stock units ("DSUs"), was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Jan 16, 2026	Christopher D. Bode - Officer	Derivative	Common Stock	89,686^{footnote F1}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$561K
Jan 16, 2026	Christopher D. Bode - Officer	Option exercise	Common Stock	57,674^{footnote F1,F2}	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Christopher D. Bode - Officer	Derivative	Common Stock	57,674^{footnote F1,F2}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$360K
Jan 16, 2026	Christopher D. Bode - Officer	Grant or award	Common Stock	55,454^{footnote F1,F3}	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Christopher D. Bode - Officer	Derivative	Common Stock	55,454^{footnote F1,F3}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$347K
Jan 16, 2026	Christopher D. Bode - Officer	Option exercise	Restricted Stock Units	57,674	$0.00	-
Footnote F1 (price, shares): On January 16, 2026, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of November 3, 2025, by and among Denny's Corporation (the "Issuer"), a Delaware corporation, Sparkle Topco Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and Sparkle… Full note on SEC EDGAR Footnote F2 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSUs") award was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding taxes)… Full note on SEC EDGAR Footnote F3 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each of these performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Jan 16, 2026	Robert P. Verostek - Officer	Derivative	Common Stock	71,148^{footnote F1}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$445K
Jan 16, 2026	Robert P. Verostek - Officer	Option exercise	Common Stock	104,087^{footnote F1,F2}	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Robert P. Verostek - Officer	Derivative	Common Stock	104,087^{footnote F1,F2}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$651K
Jan 16, 2026	Robert P. Verostek - Officer	Grant or award	Common Stock	70,567^{footnote F1,F3}	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Robert P. Verostek - Officer	Derivative	Common Stock	70,567^{footnote F1,F3}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$441K
Jan 16, 2026	Robert P. Verostek - Officer	Grant or award	Common Stock	39,409^{footnote F1,F4}	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Robert P. Verostek - Officer	Derivative	Common Stock	39,409^{footnote F1,F4}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$246K
Jan 16, 2026	Robert P. Verostek - Officer	Derivative	Common Stock	24,000^{footnote F1}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$150K
Jan 16, 2026	Robert P. Verostek - Officer	Option exercise	Restricted Stock Units	12,512	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Robert P. Verostek - Officer	Option exercise	Restricted Stock Units	25,700	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Robert P. Verostek - Officer	Option exercise	Restricted Stock Units	65,875	$0.00	-
Footnote F1 (price, shares): On January 16, 2026, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of November 3, 2025, by and among Denny's Corporation (the "Issuer"), a Delaware corporation, Sparkle Topco Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and Sparkle… Full note on SEC EDGAR Footnote F2 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSUs") award was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding taxes)… Full note on SEC EDGAR Footnote F3 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each of these performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding… Full note on SEC EDGAR Footnote F4 (shares): These fully vested performance shares and restricted stock units were previously deferred under the Denny's, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan.
Jan 16, 2026	David Peter Schmidt - Officer	Derivative	Common Stock	100,912^{footnote F1}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$631K
Jan 16, 2026	David Peter Schmidt - Officer	Option exercise	Common Stock	63,367^{footnote F1,F2}	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	David Peter Schmidt - Officer	Derivative	Common Stock	63,367^{footnote F1,F2}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$396K
Jan 16, 2026	David Peter Schmidt - Officer	Grant or award	Common Stock	48,659^{footnote F1,F3}	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	David Peter Schmidt - Officer	Derivative	Common Stock	48,659^{footnote F1,F3}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$304K
Jan 16, 2026	David Peter Schmidt - Officer	Option exercise	Restricted Stock Units	14,344	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	David Peter Schmidt - Officer	Option exercise	Restricted Stock Units	49,023	$0.00	-
Footnote F1 (price, shares): On January 16, 2026, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of November 3, 2025, by and among Denny's Corporation (the "Issuer"), a Delaware corporation, Sparkle Topco Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and Sparkle… Full note on SEC EDGAR Footnote F2 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSUs") award was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding taxes)… Full note on SEC EDGAR Footnote F3 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each of these performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Jan 16, 2026	Minh le - Officer	Derivative	Common Stock	13,228^{footnote F1}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$83K
Jan 16, 2026	Minh le - Officer	Option exercise	Common Stock	9,338^{footnote F1,F2}	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Minh le - Officer	Derivative	Common Stock	9,338^{footnote F1,F2}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$58K
Jan 16, 2026	Minh le - Officer	Grant or award	Common Stock	17,957^{footnote F1,F3}	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Minh le - Officer	Derivative	Common Stock	17,957^{footnote F1,F3}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$112K
Jan 16, 2026	Minh le - Officer	Option exercise	Restricted Stock Units	9,338	$0.00	-
Footnote F1 (price, shares): On January 16, 2026, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of November 3, 2025, by and among Denny's Corporation (the "Issuer"), a Delaware corporation, Sparkle Topco Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and Sparkle… Full note on SEC EDGAR Footnote F2 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSUs") award was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding taxes)… Full note on SEC EDGAR Footnote F3 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each of these performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Jan 16, 2026	Stephen C. Dunn - Officer	Derivative	Common Stock	113,666^{footnote F1}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$710K
Jan 16, 2026	Stephen C. Dunn - Officer	Option exercise	Common Stock	70,066^{footnote F1,F2}	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Stephen C. Dunn - Officer	Derivative	Common Stock	70,066^{footnote F1,F2}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$438K
Jan 16, 2026	Stephen C. Dunn - Officer	Grant or award	Common Stock	47,502^{footnote F1,F3}	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Stephen C. Dunn - Officer	Derivative	Common Stock	47,502^{footnote F1,F3}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$297K
Jan 16, 2026	Stephen C. Dunn - Officer	Grant or award	Common Stock	46,972^{footnote F1,F4}	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Stephen C. Dunn - Officer	Derivative	Common Stock	46,972^{footnote F1,F4}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$294K
Jan 16, 2026	Stephen C. Dunn - Officer	Option exercise	Restricted Stock Units	8,423	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Stephen C. Dunn - Officer	Option exercise	Restricted Stock Units	17,300	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Stephen C. Dunn - Officer	Option exercise	Restricted Stock Units	44,343	$0.00	-
Footnote F1 (price, shares): On January 16, 2026, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of November 3, 2025, by and among Denny's Corporation (the "Issuer"), a Delaware corporation, Sparkle Topco Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and Sparkle… Full note on SEC EDGAR Footnote F2 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSUs") award was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding taxes)… Full note on SEC EDGAR Footnote F3 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each of these performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding… Full note on SEC EDGAR Footnote F4 (shares): These fully vested performance shares and restricted stock units were previously deferred under the Denny's, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan.
Jan 16, 2026	Gregg Dedrick - Director	Derivative	Common Stock	104,991^{footnote F1}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$656K
Jan 16, 2026	Gregg Dedrick - Director	Option exercise	Common Stock	77,549^{footnote F1,F2}	-^{footnote F1}	-
Jan 16, 2026	Gregg Dedrick - Director	Derivative	Common Stock	77,549^{footnote F1,F2}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$485K
Jan 16, 2026	Gregg Dedrick - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	14,305	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Gregg Dedrick - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	482	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Gregg Dedrick - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	279	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Gregg Dedrick - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	8,306	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Gregg Dedrick - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	5,658	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Gregg Dedrick - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	10,280	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Gregg Dedrick - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	13,464	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Gregg Dedrick - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	24,775	$0.00	-
Footnote F1 (price, shares): On January 16, 2026, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of November 3, 2025, by and among Denny's Corporation (the "Issuer"), a Delaware corporation, Sparkle Topco Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and Sparkle… Full note on SEC EDGAR Footnote F2 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSUs") award, including deferred stock units ("DSUs"), was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Jan 16, 2026	Jay C. Gilmore - Officer	Derivative	Common Stock	129,984^{footnote F1}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$812K
Jan 16, 2026	Jay C. Gilmore - Officer	Option exercise	Common Stock	52,851^{footnote F1,F2}	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Jay C. Gilmore - Officer	Derivative	Common Stock	52,851^{footnote F1,F2}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$330K
Jan 16, 2026	Jay C. Gilmore - Officer	Grant or award	Common Stock	35,620^{footnote F1,F3}	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Jay C. Gilmore - Officer	Derivative	Common Stock	35,620^{footnote F1,F3}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$223K
Jan 16, 2026	Jay C. Gilmore - Officer	Grant or award	Common Stock	30,123^{footnote F1,F4}	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Jay C. Gilmore - Officer	Derivative	Common Stock	30,123^{footnote F1,F4}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$188K
Jan 16, 2026	Jay C. Gilmore - Officer	Option exercise	Restricted Stock Units	6,236	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Jay C. Gilmore - Officer	Option exercise	Restricted Stock Units	13,082	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Jay C. Gilmore - Officer	Option exercise	Restricted Stock Units	33,533	$0.00	-
Footnote F1 (price, shares): On January 16, 2026, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of November 3, 2025, by and among Denny's Corporation (the "Issuer"), a Delaware corporation, Sparkle Topco Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and Sparkle… Full note on SEC EDGAR Footnote F2 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSUs") award was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding taxes)… Full note on SEC EDGAR Footnote F3 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each of these performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding… Full note on SEC EDGAR Footnote F4 (shares): These fully vested performance shares and restricted stock units were previously deferred under the Denny's, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan.
Jan 16, 2026	Monigo Saygbay-Hallie - Officer	Derivative	Common Stock	11,182^{footnote F1}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$70K
Jan 16, 2026	Monigo Saygbay-Hallie - Officer	Option exercise	Common Stock	52,464^{footnote F1,F2}	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Monigo Saygbay-Hallie - Officer	Derivative	Common Stock	52,464^{footnote F1,F2}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$328K
Jan 16, 2026	Monigo Saygbay-Hallie - Officer	Grant or award	Common Stock	26,407^{footnote F1,F3}	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Monigo Saygbay-Hallie - Officer	Derivative	Common Stock	26,407^{footnote F1,F3}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$165K
Jan 16, 2026	Monigo Saygbay-Hallie - Officer	Option exercise	Restricted Stock Units	25,000	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Monigo Saygbay-Hallie - Officer	Option exercise	Restricted Stock Units	27,464	$0.00	-
Footnote F1 (price, shares): On January 16, 2026, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of November 3, 2025, by and among Denny's Corporation (the "Issuer"), a Delaware corporation, Sparkle Topco Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and Sparkle… Full note on SEC EDGAR Footnote F2 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSUs") award was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding taxes)… Full note on SEC EDGAR Footnote F3 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each of these performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Jan 16, 2026	John C. Miller - Director	Derivative	Common Stock	766,634^{footnote F1}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$4.79M
Jan 16, 2026	John C. Miller - Director	Option exercise	Common Stock	33,619^{footnote F1,F2}	-^{footnote F1}	-
Jan 16, 2026	John C. Miller - Director	Derivative	Common Stock	33,619^{footnote F1,F2}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$210K
Jan 16, 2026	John C. Miller - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	8,844	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	John C. Miller - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	24,775	$0.00	-
Footnote F1 (price, shares): On January 16, 2026, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of November 3, 2025, by and among Denny's Corporation (the "Issuer"), a Delaware corporation, Sparkle Topco Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and Sparkle… Full note on SEC EDGAR Footnote F2 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSUs") award, including deferred stock units ("DSUs"), was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Jan 16, 2026	Gail Sharps Myers - Officer	Derivative	Common Stock	99,582^{footnote F1}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$622K
Jan 16, 2026	Gail Sharps Myers - Officer	Option exercise	Common Stock	54,533^{footnote F1,F2}	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Gail Sharps Myers - Officer	Derivative	Common Stock	54,533^{footnote F1,F2}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$341K
Jan 16, 2026	Gail Sharps Myers - Officer	Grant or award	Common Stock	67,530^{footnote F1,F3}	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Gail Sharps Myers - Officer	Derivative	Common Stock	67,530^{footnote F1,F3}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$422K
Jan 16, 2026	Gail Sharps Myers - Officer	Option exercise	Restricted Stock Units	12,345	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Gail Sharps Myers - Officer	Option exercise	Restricted Stock Units	42,188	$0.00	-
Footnote F1 (price, shares): On January 16, 2026, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of November 3, 2025, by and among Denny's Corporation (the "Issuer"), a Delaware corporation, Sparkle Topco Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and Sparkle… Full note on SEC EDGAR Footnote F2 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSUs") award was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding taxes)… Full note on SEC EDGAR Footnote F3 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each of these performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Jan 16, 2026	Olufunlayo Olurinde Fajemirokun-Beck - Director	Derivative	Common Stock	11,145^{footnote F1}	$6.25	$70K
Jan 16, 2026	Olufunlayo Olurinde Fajemirokun-Beck - Director	Option exercise	Common Stock	67,204^{footnote F1}	-^{footnote F1}	-
Jan 16, 2026	Olufunlayo Olurinde Fajemirokun-Beck - Director	Derivative	Common Stock	67,204^{footnote F1,F2}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$420K
Jan 16, 2026	Olufunlayo Olurinde Fajemirokun-Beck - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	6,307	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Olufunlayo Olurinde Fajemirokun-Beck - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	10,271	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Olufunlayo Olurinde Fajemirokun-Beck - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	13,464	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Olufunlayo Olurinde Fajemirokun-Beck - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	37,162	$0.00	-
Footnote F1 (shares, price): On January 16, 2026, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of November 3, 2025, by and among Denny's Corporation (the "Issuer"), a Delaware corporation, Sparkle Topco Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and Sparkle… Full note on SEC EDGAR Footnote F2 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSUs") award, including deferred stock units ("DSUs"), was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Jan 16, 2026	Kelli Valade - Officer	Derivative	Common Stock	351,363^{footnote F1}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$2.20M
Jan 16, 2026	Kelli Valade - Officer	Option exercise	Common Stock	210,677^{footnote F1,F2}	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Kelli Valade - Officer	Derivative	Common Stock	210,677^{footnote F1,F2}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$1.32M
Jan 16, 2026	Kelli Valade - Officer	Grant or award	Common Stock	161,970^{footnote F1,F3}	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Kelli Valade - Officer	Derivative	Common Stock	161,970^{footnote F1,F3}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$1.01M
Jan 16, 2026	Kelli Valade - Officer	Option exercise	Restricted Stock Units	47,691	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Kelli Valade - Officer	Option exercise	Restricted Stock Units	162,986	$0.00	-
Footnote F1 (price, shares): On January 16, 2026, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of November 3, 2025, by and among Denny's Corporation (the "Issuer"), a Delaware corporation, Sparkle Topco Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and Sparkle… Full note on SEC EDGAR Footnote F2 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSUs") award was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding taxes)… Full note on SEC EDGAR Footnote F3 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each of these performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Jan 16, 2026	Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director	Option exercise	Common Stock	100,400^{footnote F1}	-^{footnote F1}	-
Jan 16, 2026	Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director	Derivative	Common Stock	100,400^{footnote F1,F2}	$6.25^{footnote F1}	$628K
Jan 16, 2026	Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	6,431	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	5,658	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	931	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	2,351	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	10,280	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	2,034	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	1,812	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	1,368	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	1,026	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	6,307	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	1,308	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	1,239	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	11,145	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	10,271	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	13,464	$0.00	-
Jan 16, 2026	Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	24,775	$0.00	-
Footnote F1 (price, shares): On January 16, 2026, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of November 3, 2025, by and among Denny's Corporation (the "Issuer"), a Delaware corporation, Sparkle Topco Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and Sparkle… Full note on SEC EDGAR Footnote F2 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSUs") award, including deferred stock units ("DSUs"), was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Oct 21, 2025	Jumana Capital Investments LLC	Other	Common Stock, $0.01 par value	704	$5.19^{footnote F2}	$4K
Nov 3, 2025	Jumana Capital Investments LLC	Open-market purchase	Common Stock, $0.01 par value	250,000	$4.08^{footnote F4}	$1.02M
Footnote F2 (price): Represents a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $5.1942 to $5.1950, inclusive. The Reporting Persons undertake to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer or the staff of the Securities and Exchange… Full note on SEC EDGAR Footnote F4 (price): Represents a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $3.9731 to $4.1154, inclusive. The Reporting Persons undertake to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer or the staff of the Securities and Exchange… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Oct 21, 2025	Jumana Capital Investments LLC	Open-market purchase	Common Stock, $0.01 par value	9,347	$5.14	$48K
Oct 21, 2025	Jumana Capital Investments LLC	Open-market sale	Call Option (right to buy)	6,600	$0.42	$3K
Oct 17, 2025	Jumana Capital Investments LLC	Open-market purchase	Common Stock, $0.01 par value	11,750	$4.99^{footnote F2}	$59K
Oct 20, 2025	Jumana Capital Investments LLC	Open-market purchase	Common Stock, $0.01 par value	162,210	$5.05	$819K
Footnote F2 (price): Represents a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $4.9137 to $4.9996, inclusive. The Reporting Persons undertake to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer or the staff of the Securities and Exchange… Full note on SEC EDGAR
May 14, 2025	Gregg Dedrick - Director	Grant or award	Deferred Stock Unit	24,775	$0.00	-
May 15, 2025	Jose M. Gutierrez - Director	Option exercise	Common Stock	13,464	-	-
May 14, 2025	Jose M. Gutierrez - Director	Grant or award	Deferred Stock Unit	24,775	$0.00	-
May 15, 2025	Jose M. Gutierrez - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Unit	13,464	$0.00	-
May 15, 2025	John C. Miller - Director	Option exercise	Common Stock	13,464	-	-
May 14, 2025	John C. Miller - Director	Grant or award	Deferred Stock Units	24,775	$0.00	-
May 15, 2025	John C. Miller - Director	Option exercise	Deferred Stock Units	13,464	$0.00	-
Sep 30, 2024	Christopher D. Bode - Officer	Grant or award	Restricted Stock Units	94,637	$0.00	-

DENN insider trading FAQ

What is the latest insider trade for DENN?

DENNY'S Corp (DENN) has filed no insider reports in the last 90 days. The most recent on record is dated 2026-01-20. The full record for DENN runs to 21 Form 4 filings, the earliest from 2024-10-03. InsiderAlpha adds new Form 4, Form 144 and 8-K filings as they arrive from SEC EDGAR.

How many insiders are buying DENN stock?

No insider purchases of DENN were filed in the last 90 days. 4 purchases are on record for this company.

How many insiders are selling DENN stock?

No insider sales of DENN were filed in the last 90 days. 1 sale is on record for this company.

Where can I see DENN SEC filings (Form 4, 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K)?

This page collects DENN Form 4 insider transactions, Form 144 sale notices and 8-K filings in one place. Annual 10-K and quarterly 10-Q reports live on the company's SEC EDGAR page.

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Jan 20, 2026 - Christopher D. Bode view on EDGAR
Jan 20, 2026 - Robert P. Verostek view on EDGAR
Jan 20, 2026 - David Peter Schmidt view on EDGAR
Jan 20, 2026 - Minh le view on EDGAR
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Jan 20, 2026 - Gregg Dedrick view on EDGAR
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Date

Insider

Transaction

Security

Price

Value

Jan 16, 2026

Jose M. Gutierrez - Director

Derivative

Common Stock

75,844^{footnote F1}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$474K

Jan 16, 2026

Jose M. Gutierrez - Director

Option exercise

Common Stock

93,739^{footnote F1,F2}

-^{footnote F1}

Jan 16, 2026

Jose M. Gutierrez - Director

Derivative

Common Stock

93,739^{footnote F1,F2}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$586K

Jan 16, 2026

Jose M. Gutierrez - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

8,888

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Jose M. Gutierrez - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

3,324

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Jose M. Gutierrez - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

12,438

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Jose M. Gutierrez - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

3,278

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Jose M. Gutierrez - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

3,069

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Jose M. Gutierrez - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

2,782

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Jose M. Gutierrez - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

3,110

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Jose M. Gutierrez - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

11,450

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Jose M. Gutierrez - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

3,067

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Jose M. Gutierrez - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

2,821

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Jose M. Gutierrez - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

8,306

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Jose M. Gutierrez - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

6,431

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Jose M. Gutierrez - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

24,775

$0.00

Footnote F1 (price, shares): On January 16, 2026, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of November 3, 2025, by and among Denny's Corporation (the "Issuer"), a Delaware corporation, Sparkle Topco Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and Sparkle… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Footnote F2 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSUs") award, including deferred stock units ("DSUs"), was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and… Full note on SEC EDGAR

Jan 16, 2026

Mark R. Vondrasek - Director

Option exercise

Common Stock

38,697^{footnote F1,F2}

-^{footnote F1}

Jan 16, 2026

Mark R. Vondrasek - Director

Derivative

Common Stock

38,697^{footnote F1,F2}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$242K

Jan 16, 2026

Mark R. Vondrasek - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

13,922

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Mark R. Vondrasek - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

24,775

$0.00

Footnote F1 (price, shares): On January 16, 2026, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of November 3, 2025, by and among Denny's Corporation (the "Issuer"), a Delaware corporation, Sparkle Topco Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and Sparkle… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Footnote F2 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSUs") award, including deferred stock units ("DSUs"), was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and… Full note on SEC EDGAR

Jan 16, 2026

Christopher D. Bode - Officer

Derivative

Common Stock

89,686^{footnote F1}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$561K

Jan 16, 2026

Christopher D. Bode - Officer

Option exercise

Common Stock

57,674^{footnote F1,F2}

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Christopher D. Bode - Officer

Derivative

Common Stock

57,674^{footnote F1,F2}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$360K

Jan 16, 2026

Christopher D. Bode - Officer

Grant or award

Common Stock

55,454^{footnote F1,F3}

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Christopher D. Bode - Officer

Derivative

Common Stock

55,454^{footnote F1,F3}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$347K

Jan 16, 2026

Christopher D. Bode - Officer

Option exercise

Restricted Stock Units

57,674

$0.00

Footnote F1 (price, shares): On January 16, 2026, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of November 3, 2025, by and among Denny's Corporation (the "Issuer"), a Delaware corporation, Sparkle Topco Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and Sparkle… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Footnote F2 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSUs") award was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding taxes)… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Footnote F3 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each of these performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding… Full note on SEC EDGAR

Jan 16, 2026

Robert P. Verostek - Officer

Derivative

Common Stock

71,148^{footnote F1}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$445K

Jan 16, 2026

Robert P. Verostek - Officer

Option exercise

Common Stock

104,087^{footnote F1,F2}

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Robert P. Verostek - Officer

Derivative

Common Stock

104,087^{footnote F1,F2}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$651K

Jan 16, 2026

Robert P. Verostek - Officer

Grant or award

Common Stock

70,567^{footnote F1,F3}

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Robert P. Verostek - Officer

Derivative

Common Stock

70,567^{footnote F1,F3}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$441K

Jan 16, 2026

Robert P. Verostek - Officer

Grant or award

Common Stock

39,409^{footnote F1,F4}

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Robert P. Verostek - Officer

Derivative

Common Stock

39,409^{footnote F1,F4}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$246K

Jan 16, 2026

Robert P. Verostek - Officer

Derivative

Common Stock

24,000^{footnote F1}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$150K

Jan 16, 2026

Robert P. Verostek - Officer

Option exercise

Restricted Stock Units

12,512

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Robert P. Verostek - Officer

Option exercise

Restricted Stock Units

25,700

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Robert P. Verostek - Officer

Option exercise

Restricted Stock Units

65,875

$0.00

Footnote F1 (price, shares): On January 16, 2026, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of November 3, 2025, by and among Denny's Corporation (the "Issuer"), a Delaware corporation, Sparkle Topco Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and Sparkle… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Footnote F2 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSUs") award was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding taxes)… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Footnote F3 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each of these performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Footnote F4 (shares): These fully vested performance shares and restricted stock units were previously deferred under the Denny's, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan.

Jan 16, 2026

David Peter Schmidt - Officer

Derivative

Common Stock

100,912^{footnote F1}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$631K

Jan 16, 2026

David Peter Schmidt - Officer

Option exercise

Common Stock

63,367^{footnote F1,F2}

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

David Peter Schmidt - Officer

Derivative

Common Stock

63,367^{footnote F1,F2}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$396K

Jan 16, 2026

David Peter Schmidt - Officer

Grant or award

Common Stock

48,659^{footnote F1,F3}

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

David Peter Schmidt - Officer

Derivative

Common Stock

48,659^{footnote F1,F3}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$304K

Jan 16, 2026

David Peter Schmidt - Officer

Option exercise

Restricted Stock Units

14,344

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

David Peter Schmidt - Officer

Option exercise

Restricted Stock Units

49,023

$0.00

Footnote F1 (price, shares): On January 16, 2026, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of November 3, 2025, by and among Denny's Corporation (the "Issuer"), a Delaware corporation, Sparkle Topco Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and Sparkle… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Footnote F2 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSUs") award was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding taxes)… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Footnote F3 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each of these performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding… Full note on SEC EDGAR

Jan 16, 2026

Minh le - Officer

Derivative

Common Stock

13,228^{footnote F1}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$83K

Jan 16, 2026

Minh le - Officer

Option exercise

Common Stock

9,338^{footnote F1,F2}

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Minh le - Officer

Derivative

Common Stock

9,338^{footnote F1,F2}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$58K

Jan 16, 2026

Minh le - Officer

Grant or award

Common Stock

17,957^{footnote F1,F3}

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Minh le - Officer

Derivative

Common Stock

17,957^{footnote F1,F3}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$112K

Jan 16, 2026

Minh le - Officer

Option exercise

Restricted Stock Units

9,338

$0.00

Footnote F1 (price, shares): On January 16, 2026, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of November 3, 2025, by and among Denny's Corporation (the "Issuer"), a Delaware corporation, Sparkle Topco Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and Sparkle… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Footnote F2 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSUs") award was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding taxes)… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Footnote F3 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each of these performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding… Full note on SEC EDGAR

Jan 16, 2026

Stephen C. Dunn - Officer

Derivative

Common Stock

113,666^{footnote F1}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$710K

Jan 16, 2026

Stephen C. Dunn - Officer

Option exercise

Common Stock

70,066^{footnote F1,F2}

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Stephen C. Dunn - Officer

Derivative

Common Stock

70,066^{footnote F1,F2}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$438K

Jan 16, 2026

Stephen C. Dunn - Officer

Grant or award

Common Stock

47,502^{footnote F1,F3}

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Stephen C. Dunn - Officer

Derivative

Common Stock

47,502^{footnote F1,F3}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$297K

Jan 16, 2026

Stephen C. Dunn - Officer

Grant or award

Common Stock

46,972^{footnote F1,F4}

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Stephen C. Dunn - Officer

Derivative

Common Stock

46,972^{footnote F1,F4}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$294K

Jan 16, 2026

Stephen C. Dunn - Officer

Option exercise

Restricted Stock Units

8,423

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Stephen C. Dunn - Officer

Option exercise

Restricted Stock Units

17,300

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Stephen C. Dunn - Officer

Option exercise

Restricted Stock Units

44,343

$0.00

Footnote F1 (price, shares): On January 16, 2026, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of November 3, 2025, by and among Denny's Corporation (the "Issuer"), a Delaware corporation, Sparkle Topco Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and Sparkle… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Footnote F2 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSUs") award was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding taxes)… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Footnote F3 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each of these performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Footnote F4 (shares): These fully vested performance shares and restricted stock units were previously deferred under the Denny's, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan.

Jan 16, 2026

Gregg Dedrick - Director

Derivative

Common Stock

104,991^{footnote F1}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$656K

Jan 16, 2026

Gregg Dedrick - Director

Option exercise

Common Stock

77,549^{footnote F1,F2}

-^{footnote F1}

Jan 16, 2026

Gregg Dedrick - Director

Derivative

Common Stock

77,549^{footnote F1,F2}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$485K

Jan 16, 2026

Gregg Dedrick - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

14,305

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Gregg Dedrick - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

482

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Gregg Dedrick - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

279

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Gregg Dedrick - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

8,306

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Gregg Dedrick - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

5,658

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Gregg Dedrick - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

10,280

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Gregg Dedrick - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

13,464

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Gregg Dedrick - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

24,775

$0.00

Footnote F1 (price, shares): On January 16, 2026, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of November 3, 2025, by and among Denny's Corporation (the "Issuer"), a Delaware corporation, Sparkle Topco Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and Sparkle… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Footnote F2 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSUs") award, including deferred stock units ("DSUs"), was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and… Full note on SEC EDGAR

Jan 16, 2026

Jay C. Gilmore - Officer

Derivative

Common Stock

129,984^{footnote F1}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$812K

Jan 16, 2026

Jay C. Gilmore - Officer

Option exercise

Common Stock

52,851^{footnote F1,F2}

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Jay C. Gilmore - Officer

Derivative

Common Stock

52,851^{footnote F1,F2}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$330K

Jan 16, 2026

Jay C. Gilmore - Officer

Grant or award

Common Stock

35,620^{footnote F1,F3}

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Jay C. Gilmore - Officer

Derivative

Common Stock

35,620^{footnote F1,F3}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$223K

Jan 16, 2026

Jay C. Gilmore - Officer

Grant or award

Common Stock

30,123^{footnote F1,F4}

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Jay C. Gilmore - Officer

Derivative

Common Stock

30,123^{footnote F1,F4}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$188K

Jan 16, 2026

Jay C. Gilmore - Officer

Option exercise

Restricted Stock Units

6,236

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Jay C. Gilmore - Officer

Option exercise

Restricted Stock Units

13,082

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Jay C. Gilmore - Officer

Option exercise

Restricted Stock Units

33,533

$0.00

Footnote F1 (price, shares): On January 16, 2026, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of November 3, 2025, by and among Denny's Corporation (the "Issuer"), a Delaware corporation, Sparkle Topco Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and Sparkle… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Footnote F2 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSUs") award was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding taxes)… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Footnote F3 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each of these performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Footnote F4 (shares): These fully vested performance shares and restricted stock units were previously deferred under the Denny's, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan.

Jan 16, 2026

Monigo Saygbay-Hallie - Officer

Derivative

Common Stock

11,182^{footnote F1}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$70K

Jan 16, 2026

Monigo Saygbay-Hallie - Officer

Option exercise

Common Stock

52,464^{footnote F1,F2}

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Monigo Saygbay-Hallie - Officer

Derivative

Common Stock

52,464^{footnote F1,F2}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$328K

Jan 16, 2026

Monigo Saygbay-Hallie - Officer

Grant or award

Common Stock

26,407^{footnote F1,F3}

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Monigo Saygbay-Hallie - Officer

Derivative

Common Stock

26,407^{footnote F1,F3}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$165K

Jan 16, 2026

Monigo Saygbay-Hallie - Officer

Option exercise

Restricted Stock Units

25,000

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Monigo Saygbay-Hallie - Officer

Option exercise

Restricted Stock Units

27,464

$0.00

Footnote F1 (price, shares): On January 16, 2026, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of November 3, 2025, by and among Denny's Corporation (the "Issuer"), a Delaware corporation, Sparkle Topco Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and Sparkle… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Footnote F2 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSUs") award was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding taxes)… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Footnote F3 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each of these performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding… Full note on SEC EDGAR

Jan 16, 2026

John C. Miller - Director

Derivative

Common Stock

766,634^{footnote F1}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$4.79M

Jan 16, 2026

John C. Miller - Director

Option exercise

Common Stock

33,619^{footnote F1,F2}

-^{footnote F1}

Jan 16, 2026

John C. Miller - Director

Derivative

Common Stock

33,619^{footnote F1,F2}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$210K

Jan 16, 2026

John C. Miller - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

8,844

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

John C. Miller - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

24,775

$0.00

Footnote F1 (price, shares): On January 16, 2026, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of November 3, 2025, by and among Denny's Corporation (the "Issuer"), a Delaware corporation, Sparkle Topco Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and Sparkle… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Footnote F2 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSUs") award, including deferred stock units ("DSUs"), was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and… Full note on SEC EDGAR

Jan 16, 2026

Gail Sharps Myers - Officer

Derivative

Common Stock

99,582^{footnote F1}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$622K

Jan 16, 2026

Gail Sharps Myers - Officer

Option exercise

Common Stock

54,533^{footnote F1,F2}

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Gail Sharps Myers - Officer

Derivative

Common Stock

54,533^{footnote F1,F2}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$341K

Jan 16, 2026

Gail Sharps Myers - Officer

Grant or award

Common Stock

67,530^{footnote F1,F3}

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Gail Sharps Myers - Officer

Derivative

Common Stock

67,530^{footnote F1,F3}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$422K

Jan 16, 2026

Gail Sharps Myers - Officer

Option exercise

Restricted Stock Units

12,345

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Gail Sharps Myers - Officer

Option exercise

Restricted Stock Units

42,188

$0.00

Footnote F1 (price, shares): On January 16, 2026, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of November 3, 2025, by and among Denny's Corporation (the "Issuer"), a Delaware corporation, Sparkle Topco Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and Sparkle… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Footnote F2 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSUs") award was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding taxes)… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Footnote F3 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each of these performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding… Full note on SEC EDGAR

Jan 16, 2026

Olufunlayo Olurinde Fajemirokun-Beck - Director

Derivative

Common Stock

11,145^{footnote F1}

$6.25

$70K

Jan 16, 2026

Olufunlayo Olurinde Fajemirokun-Beck - Director

Option exercise

Common Stock

67,204^{footnote F1}

-^{footnote F1}

Jan 16, 2026

Olufunlayo Olurinde Fajemirokun-Beck - Director

Derivative

Common Stock

67,204^{footnote F1,F2}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$420K

Jan 16, 2026

Olufunlayo Olurinde Fajemirokun-Beck - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

6,307

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Olufunlayo Olurinde Fajemirokun-Beck - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

10,271

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Olufunlayo Olurinde Fajemirokun-Beck - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

13,464

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Olufunlayo Olurinde Fajemirokun-Beck - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

37,162

$0.00

Footnote F1 (shares, price): On January 16, 2026, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of November 3, 2025, by and among Denny's Corporation (the "Issuer"), a Delaware corporation, Sparkle Topco Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and Sparkle… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Footnote F2 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSUs") award, including deferred stock units ("DSUs"), was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and… Full note on SEC EDGAR

Jan 16, 2026

Kelli Valade - Officer

Derivative

Common Stock

351,363^{footnote F1}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$2.20M

Jan 16, 2026

Kelli Valade - Officer

Option exercise

Common Stock

210,677^{footnote F1,F2}

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Kelli Valade - Officer

Derivative

Common Stock

210,677^{footnote F1,F2}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$1.32M

Jan 16, 2026

Kelli Valade - Officer

Grant or award

Common Stock

161,970^{footnote F1,F3}

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Kelli Valade - Officer

Derivative

Common Stock

161,970^{footnote F1,F3}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$1.01M

Jan 16, 2026

Kelli Valade - Officer

Option exercise

Restricted Stock Units

47,691

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Kelli Valade - Officer

Option exercise

Restricted Stock Units

162,986

$0.00

Footnote F1 (price, shares): On January 16, 2026, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of November 3, 2025, by and among Denny's Corporation (the "Issuer"), a Delaware corporation, Sparkle Topco Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and Sparkle… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Footnote F2 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSUs") award was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding taxes)… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Footnote F3 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each of these performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding… Full note on SEC EDGAR

Jan 16, 2026

Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director

Option exercise

Common Stock

100,400^{footnote F1}

-^{footnote F1}

Jan 16, 2026

Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director

Derivative

Common Stock

100,400^{footnote F1,F2}

$6.25^{footnote F1}

$628K

Jan 16, 2026

Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

6,431

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

5,658

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

931

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

2,351

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

10,280

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

2,034

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

1,812

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

1,368

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

1,026

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

6,307

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

1,308

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

1,239

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

11,145

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

10,271

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

13,464

$0.00

Jan 16, 2026

Bernadette S. Aulestia - Director

Option exercise

Deferred Stock Units

24,775

$0.00

Footnote F1 (price, shares): On January 16, 2026, pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of November 3, 2025, by and among Denny's Corporation (the "Issuer"), a Delaware corporation, Sparkle Topco Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Buyer") and Sparkle… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Footnote F2 (shares): Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit ("RSUs") award, including deferred stock units ("DSUs"), was cancelled and terminated and converted into a right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and… Full note on SEC EDGAR

Oct 21, 2025

Jumana Capital Investments LLC

Other

Common Stock, $0.01 par value

704

$5.19^{footnote F2}

$4K

Nov 3, 2025

Jumana Capital Investments LLC

Open-market purchase

Common Stock, $0.01 par value

250,000

$4.08^{footnote F4}

$1.02M

Footnote F2 (price): Represents a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $5.1942 to $5.1950, inclusive. The Reporting Persons undertake to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer or the staff of the Securities and Exchange… Full note on SEC EDGAR
Footnote F4 (price): Represents a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $3.9731 to $4.1154, inclusive. The Reporting Persons undertake to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer or the staff of the Securities and Exchange… Full note on SEC EDGAR

Oct 21, 2025

Jumana Capital Investments LLC

Open-market purchase

Common Stock, $0.01 par value

9,347

$5.14

$48K

Oct 21, 2025

Jumana Capital Investments LLC

Open-market sale

Call Option (right to buy)

6,600

$0.42

$3K

Oct 17, 2025

Jumana Capital Investments LLC

Open-market purchase

Common Stock, $0.01 par value

11,750

$4.99^{footnote F2}

$59K

Oct 20, 2025

Jumana Capital Investments LLC

Open-market purchase

Common Stock, $0.01 par value

162,210

$5.05

$819K

Footnote F2 (price): Represents a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $4.9137 to $4.9996, inclusive. The Reporting Persons undertake to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer or the staff of the Securities and Exchange… Full note on SEC EDGAR

May 14, 2025

Gregg Dedrick - Director

Grant or award

Deferred Stock Unit

24,775

$0.00

May 15, 2025

Jose M. Gutierrez - Director

Option exercise

Common Stock

13,464

May 14, 2025