date:Nov 20, 2013
nd Wells Fargo Co (WFC.N) represented CKE in the deal.
TriArtisan was in the lead to buy CKE in an auction that also drew interest from Roark Capital and Pamplona Capital Management, but discussions were continuing and Apollo could still turn to another buyer, Reuters reported on Monday.
The company, with more than 3,000-owned or franchised locations across 42 U.S. states and 25 countries, competes with fast-food companies such as McDonald's Corp (MCD.N) and Burger King Worldwide Inc (BKW.N).