3G Capital's merger of Burger King, Tim Hortons valued at $12.6 bln: Reuters

The acquisition of Canadian coffee and doughnut chain Tim Hortons Inc by Burger King Worldwide Inc will occur through a $12.6 billion cash-and-stock deal, Reuters reported. Burger King has secured commitments for US$12.5 billion of funding for the cash portion of the transaction. The new fast-food restaurant group, which will be majority owned by U.S. private equity firm 3G Capital, will be Canadian domiciled, with listings on both the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange.

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