Bravo Brio Restaurant Group Completes Merger with Spice Private Equity, an affiliate of GP Investments

On May 24, 2018, Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:BBRG) (the “Company”) announced that its contemplated merger with an affiliate of Spice Private Equity Ltd. (“Spice”), a Swiss investment company focused on private equity investments that is controlled by GP Investments, Ltd., was completed in accordance with its terms.

As a result, the Company’s common shares have ceased trading on the NASDAQ and have been canceled and converted into the right to receive $4.05 per share in cash, without interest and less any applicable withholding taxes.

About GP Investments, Ltd.

GP Investments is a leading alternative investment firm. Since its founding in 1993, GP Investments has raised $5 billion from investors worldwide and has completed investments in more than 50 companies and has executed over 20 equity capital market transactions. GP Investments has a consistent and disciplined investment strategy targeting established companies that have the potential to grow and be more efficient and profitable by becoming leaders in their industries. Since 2006, GP Investments has been listed on the Brazilian Stock Exchange (B3 S.A. – Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão) under the ticker symbol GPIV33 and on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.  The firm currently has offices in São Paulo, New York, London and Bermuda. For more information, visit www.gp-investments.com.

About Spice Private Equity Ltd.

Spice Private Equity Ltd. is a Swiss investment company focused on private equity investments. Spice Private Equity Ltd. has over a decade of operating history and is managed by GP Advisors, a subsidiary of GP. The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SPCE. For more information, visit www.spice-private-equity.com.

About Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, Inc.

Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, Inc. is a leading owner and operator of two distinct Italian restaurant brands, BRAVO! Cucina Italiana and BRIO Tuscan Grille. BBRG has positioned its brands as multifaceted culinary destinations that deliver the ambiance, design elements and food quality reminiscent of fine dining restaurants at a value typically offered by casual dining establishments, a combination known as the upscale affordable dining segment. Each of BBRG's brands provides its guests with a fine dining experience and value by serving affordable cuisine prepared using fresh flavorful ingredients and authentic Italian cooking methods, combined with attentive service in an attractive, lively atmosphere. BBRG strives to be the best Italian restaurant company in America and is focused on providing its guests an excellent dining experience through consistency of execution.

Contacts for BBRG:Investor RelationsRaphael Gross / Dara Dierks(203) 682-8253 / [phone]

Media RelationsJake F. Malcynsky(203) 682-8375

Contacts for GP Investments:Investor RelationsJoel La Banca Neto+55 11 3556-5505

Media RelationsBrooke Flohr(646) 805-2823

Contact for Spice:Investor & Media RelationsRodrigo Boscolo+41 41 710 70 60