Byron Trott & BDT Capital Partners

[DooDiligence]

Byron Trott just bought a majority stake in Whataburger (undisclosed sum & %).

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byron_Trott

 

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Great looking franchise where you NEVER see discounts.

 

https://www.qsrmagazine.com/fast-food/whataburger-sells-majority-interest-bdt-capital-partners

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whataburger

 

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Seems like WEB would have a burger with this guy occasionally.

[gfp]

BDT merging with Michael Dell's MSD

 

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bdt--company-and-msd-partners-to-combine-as-the-preeminent-advisory-and-investment-firm-serving-family--and-founder-led-business-owners-and-strategic-long-term-investors-301654544.html

Edited October 20, 2022 by gfp

[Canalyst]

Anyone know if any longer form article about Trott or BDT? 

[gfp]

6 minutes ago, Canalyst said:

Anyone know if any longer form article about Trott or BDT? 

 

There have been a few over the years but I don't have any links handy.  Here is an introduction from Horatio Alger association that covers the basics.  (there is also a video) -

https://horatioalger.org/members/member-detail/byron-d-trott/

 

Interesting that BDT is proposing to take Weber private again at $6.25/sh. shortly after IPO-ing it at the height of the home grilling bubble at $14/sh.

 

[cubsfan]

Wow - what happened to the Outdoor Grill business?  Competition? Weber used to be king..

[Gamecock-YT]

6 hours ago, cubsfan said:

Wow - what happened to the Outdoor Grill business?  Competition? Weber used to be king..

The big green egg

[VersaillesinNY]

On 10/25/2022 at 9:33 PM, Canalyst said:

Anyone know if any longer form article about Trott or BDT? 

 

Byron Trott, chairman and CEO, BDT Capital Partners -  May 28, 2020