Jack in the Box Completes Acquisition
Ticker: JACK · Form: 8-K · Filed: Dec 23, 2025 · CIK: 807882
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: acquisition, business-combination
Related Tickers: JACK
TL;DR
Jack in the Box just bought something. Details TBD.
AI Summary
On December 22, 2025, Jack in the Box Inc. announced the completion of its acquisition of a business. The filing does not disclose the name of the acquired entity or the transaction value, but it does confirm the completion of the asset disposition.
Why It Matters
This filing indicates a significant strategic move by Jack in the Box Inc. through an acquisition, which could impact its market position and future growth.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — The lack of specific details regarding the acquisition, such as the target company and financial terms, introduces uncertainty and potential risk.
Key Players & Entities
- Jack in the Box Inc. (company) — Registrant
FAQ
What business did Jack in the Box Inc. acquire?
The filing states that Jack in the Box Inc. completed the acquisition of a business, but the specific name of the acquired entity is not provided in this report.
What was the financial value of the acquisition?
The filing does not disclose the dollar amount or financial terms of the acquisition.
When was the acquisition completed?
The acquisition was completed on December 22, 2025, as reported in the Form 8-K.
What is the purpose of this Form 8-K filing?
This Form 8-K is filed to report the completion of an acquisition or disposition of assets, as well as for Regulation FD Disclosure and to include Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Where is Jack in the Box Inc. headquartered?
Jack in the Box Inc.'s principal executive offices are located at 9357 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123.
Filing Stats: 814 words · 3 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 11.6 · Accepted 2025-12-22 17:38:54
Key Financial Figures
- $119.0 million — gregate purchase price of approximately $119.0 million (the "Purchase Price") in cash (the "Tr
- $109.0 million — ing capital adjustments. Buyer paid out $109.0 million in cash of the Purchase Price on the Cl
- $10.0 million — Buyer to defer payment of the remaining $10.0 million in consideration to no later than Janua
- $100,000 — 6 subject to the Company's receipt of a $100,000 commitment fee from Buyer, which was pa
Filing Documents
- jack-20251222.htm (8-K) — 27KB
- ex991-pressreleasexdeltaco.htm (EX-99.1) — 10KB
- jackintheboxa.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 3KB
- 0000807882-25-000081.txt ( ) — 158KB
- jack-20251222.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- jack-20251222_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 21KB
- jack-20251222_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 12KB
- jack-20251222_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
01 COMPLETION OF ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS
ITEM 2.01 COMPLETION OF ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS On December 22, 2025 (the "Closing Date"), Jack in the Box Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company") completed its previously announced sale of Del Taco Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company that owns and operates the Company's Del Taco restaurant operations, to Del Taco Group, LLC, a California limited liability company and assignee of Yadav Enterprises, Inc., a California corporation and franchisee of the Company ("Buyer"), pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement"), dated October 15, 2025, by and among the Company, Buyer and Anil Yadav, a natural person ("Buyer Guarantor"), for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $119.0 million (the "Purchase Price") in cash (the "Transaction"). The purchase price is subject to post-closing working capital adjustments. Buyer paid out $109.0 million in cash of the Purchase Price on the Closing Date, with the parties agreeing to permit Buyer to defer payment of the remaining $10.0 million in consideration to no later than January 12, 2026 subject to the Company's receipt of a $100,000 commitment fee from Buyer, which was paid out to the Company on the Closing Date. The deferred amount accrues interest at an annual rate of eight percent. Buyer's obligation to pay out the deferred consideration, together with accrued and unpaid interest, is guaranteed by Buyer Guarantor. The foregoing description of the Purchase Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Transaction, is only a summary, does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the full text of the Purchase Agreement, a copy of which was filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 15, 2025, and the full text of which is incorporated herein by reference.
01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE On December 22, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the closing of the Transaction. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference in this Item 7.01. The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.
01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (d) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press release dated Decem ber 22 , 2025 104 Cover Page Interactive Date File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. JACK IN THE BOX INC. /s/ Sarah Super Sarah Super EVP, Chief Legal & Administrative Officer Date: December 22, 2025