NATH — what changed in the latest 10-Q
A section-by-section comparison of NATH's newest periodic SEC filing (10-K/10-Q) against the prior same-form filing: paragraphs added and removed per section, with verbatim excerpts. Purely a deterministic text diff — no similarity scores, no directional read, not investment advice.
Comparing 10-Q · 2026-08-07 vs the prior 10-Q · 2026-02-05
| Section | Outcome | Added | Removed | Minor | Unchanged |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD&A | Text added/removed | +36 | −78 | ~20 | 15 |
| Market risk (Item 3) | Text added/removed | +1 | −1 | ~4 | 1 |
| Controls & procedures | Text added/removed | 0 | 0 | ~2 | 1 |
| Risk factors | Text added/removed | 0 | −17 | ~1 | 0 |
| Other information | Text added/removed | +1 | −2 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are paragraphs; added/removed means text added or removed vs the prior filing — no direction or judgement implied.
Not shown (absent or not faithfully extractable): Legal proceedings
Representative excerpts
Up to 5 excerpts of about 300 characters per section, quoted verbatim from the two SEC filings.
MD&A
Text added vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2026-08-07
The following discussion and analysis is intended to help you understand us, our operations and our financial performance. It should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes, which are included elsewhere in this report.
As used in this Report, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “Nathan’s” or the “Company” mean Nathan’s Famous, Inc. and its subsidiaries (unless the context indicates a different meaning).
As previously announced, on January 20, 2026, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Smithfield Foods, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“Buyer”) and Boardwalk Merger Sub, Inc. a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Buyer (“Merger Sub”). Pur…
Inflationary pressures negatively impacted our earnings during the first three months of fiscal 2027, and we anticipate continued inflationary pressures on commodity prices, including beef and beef trimmings, as well as rising labor costs during the remainder of fiscal 2027. In general, we have been…
As discussed in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 29, 2026, the discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepte…
Text removed vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2026-02-05
As used in this Report, the terms “we”, “us”, “our”, “Nathan’s” or the “Company” mean Nathan’s Famous, Inc. and its subsidiaries (unless the context indicates a different meaning).
As previously announced, on January 20, 2026, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Smithfield Foods, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“Buyer”) and Boardwalk Merger Sub, Inc. a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Buyer (“Merger Sub”).
Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, and upon the terms and subject to the conditions thereof and in accordance with the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (“DGCL”), Merger Sub shall merge with and into the Company (the “Merger,” and the effective time of the Merger, the “Effective Time”)…
At the Effective Time, as a result of the Merger and without any action on the part of Buyer, Merger Sub, the Company or the holders of any of the following securities: (i) each share of common stock of the Company, par value $0.01 per share (“Company Shares”), issued and outstanding immediately pri…
Immediately prior to the Effective Time, (i) each option to purchase Company Shares outstanding under a Company Stock Plan (each a “Company Stock Option”), whether or not vested and exercisable, that is outstanding and unexercised immediately prior to the Effective Time, shall be automatically conve…
Market risk (Item 3)
Text added vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2026-08-07
We have historically invested our cash in money market accounts and money market funds which are affected by short term interest rates. As of June 28, 2026, Nathan’s cash and cash equivalents balance aggregated $24,686,000. Interest income on our cash and cash equivalents would increase or decrease …
Text removed vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2026-02-05
We have historically invested our cash in money market accounts, money market funds or short-term, fixed rate, highly rated and highly liquid instruments which are generally reinvested when they mature. Although these existing investments are not considered at risk with respect to changes in interes…
Risk factors
Text removed vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2026-02-05
There have not been any significant changes with respect to the risks described in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K, other than the items notes below.
The announcement and pendency of the proposed Merger may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
There are material uncertainties and risks associated with the proposed Merger, including the timing of the consummation of the Merger, which may adversely affect our business and ongoing operations, financial condition and results of operations, employees, customers, stockholders, other parties and…
Failure to complete the Merger could negatively impact the price of our common stock, as well as our future business and financial results.
The Merger Agreement contains a number of conditions that must be satisfied or waived prior to the completion of the Merger, including stockholder approval and regulatory approval. We cannot assure you that all of the conditions to the Merger will be satisfied or waived on a timely basis. If the con…
Other information
Text added vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2026-08-07
During the quarter ended June 28, 2026, none of our directors or officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) adopted or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or a “non Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” as such terms are defined under Item 408 of …
Text removed vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2026-02-05
Effective February 5, 2026, the Board declared its quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share which is payable on February 27, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 17, 2026.
During the quarter ended December 28, 2025, none of our directors or officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) adopted or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or a “non Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” as such terms are defined under Item 408…
How to read Risk Factors (Item 1A) in a 10-Q
A 10-Q risk-factor section usually takes one of three forms; this page classifies it as one of:
- Pointer — the filer states there have been no material changes and points back to the annual 10-K risk factors; there is no own risk text to compare this quarter.
- Partial update — the filer carves out specific updated risks ("except as set forth below"); the excerpts show exactly what is new this quarter.
- Restated in full — the quarter carries the complete risk-factor text. When the prior quarter was only a pointer there is no prior full text to diff against, so the page flags the section as restated instead.
This describes the filing structure only — it is never a judgement on whether risk went up or down.
Source: text-level diff of the two SEC EDGAR filings · deterministic (no AI-generated content) · for reference only · not investment advice