WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Fidelity National Financial Inc. (FNF) Monday reported agreeing to acquire the remaining share of O'Charley's Inc. (CHUX), in which it currently owns a 9.5% stake, for a cash consideration of $9.85 per share. The deal sees Fidelity National launch a tender offer for the share on or about February 24, 2012, with closing expected on April 2, 2012. Chairman William Foley of Fidelity National Financial said, 'We have been seeking an investment in a larger, scalable, strategic restaurant operating company to complement our successful investment in American Blue Ribbons Holdings, LLC. With more than 340 restaurants and over $800 million in revenue, O'Charley's is an attractive company with three proven restaurant concepts in O'Charley's, Ninety Nine and Stoney River.' The merger is expected to complete no earlier than May 2, 2012.
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