Article: NPC International, Inc. Announces Intent to Acquire 99 Pizza Hut Units From Pizza Hut, Inc.; Acquisition Represents a 15% Increase in NPC Operated Pizza Hut Units.

PITTSBURG, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 1999--Consistent with NPC International, Inc.'s (Nasdaq:NPCI) goal to continue its growth in Tricon's Pizza Hut system, the Company announced today that it had signed a letter of intent with Pizza Hut, Inc. (PHI) to acquire 99 Pizza Hut units located in and around Pensacola, Fla. (14); Panama City, Fla. (16); Mobile, Ala. (26); Augusta, Ga. (22); and Savannah, Ga. (21). The 60 restaurants and 39 delivery/carryout units generated nearly $58 million in sales during the 52 weeks ended November, 1998.

NPC expects this transaction to close by mid February. Consummation of the transaction is subject to negotiation of a ...

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