Top executives of Wendy’s/Arby’s who spoke this morning at the Bank of America Consumer Conference refused to comment on the Post’s exclusive today that it is considering a $1 billion bid for CKE, the owner of Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr.

One trader at the conference said CEO Roland Smith seemed neutral on the idea of doing a big acquisition but didn’t address the possible offer.

The company’s CFO said when giving his presentation that acquisitions were a part of the strategy but not a main focus, a second trader said.

The Post reported that Nelson Peltz, who controls Wendy’s/Arby’s, was considering making a rival bid for CKE against private-equity firm THL Partners before the April 6 deadline. A bid would be made through Wendy’s/Arby’s, a source said.