3G Capital is a New York-based firm but it has strong ties to Brazil. Specifically, its founder is the prominent Jorge Paulo Lemann. Lemann is “one of Brazil’s most prolific dealmakers.” In addition ...

Burger King Holdings Inc. said today it has agreed to be acquired by private-equity firm 3G Capital in a deal valued at $4 billion. 3G Capital of New York agreed to pay $24 a share for the No. 2 ...

The potential union of Tim Hortons Inc. and Burger King Worldwide Inc. could put Canada's doughnut darling in the hands of a Brazilian private equity firm with a reputation for cost-cutting. A merger ...

Sources close to the deal say 3G’s Brazilian backers thought they could better promote Burger King in the increasingly vital emerging markets. 3G is providing $1.5 billion in equity financing, and ...