Burger King Parent Restaurant Brands' To Acquire Carrols Restaurant For $1B
Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan
Restaurant Brands International Inc (QSR) is set to acquire Carrols Restaurant Group Inc (TAST) for $1 billion, or $9.55 per share, a 23.1% premium over Carrols' recent average price. The deal is part of Burger King's 'Reclaim the Flame' initiative aimed at boosting sales and franchisee profitability. Burger King, owned by Restaurant Brands, will invest $500 million to remodel 600 Carrols' Burger King restaurants and plans to re-franchise them within 5-7 years. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2024. Following the news, QSR shares dropped by 3.21%, while TAST shares rose by 13%.
January 16, 2024 | 4:46 pm
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Restaurant Brands' acquisition of Carrols Restaurant Group for $1B aligns with its growth strategy but has led to a 3.21% drop in its stock price.
The short-term negative impact on QSR's stock price could be due to market concerns about the cash outlay for the acquisition and the costs associated with the planned remodels. Investors might be cautious about the execution risks and the impact on cash flow.
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Carrols Restaurant Group's shares surged 13% after the announcement of its acquisition by Restaurant Brands at a 23.1% premium.
The positive impact on TAST's stock price is a direct result of the acquisition announcement at a premium price, which is typically seen as beneficial for the shareholders of the acquired company.
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