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Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR): restructuring charge — RBI forms Burger King China JV with CPE; takes $150M impairment charge
Restaurant Brands International Inc.
- CPE invests $350M for ~83% stake; RBI retains ~17% and a board seat.
- RBI to record non-cash impairment charge of ~$150M on its Burger King China holdings.
- JV aims to grow from ~1,250 restaurants today to over 4,000 by 2035.
- RBI enters 20-year master development agreement for exclusive Burger King rights in China.
- Transaction expected to close in Q1 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.