Burger King Said to Hold Buyout Talks With 3G Capital

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Burger King Holdings Inc., the second-largest U.S. hamburger chain, is in talks with 3G Capital about a buyout, said a person familiar with the matter. The shares surged the most in more than four years.

The discussions may not lead to a transaction, said the person, who declined to be identified because negotiations are still in progress. The New York Times reported the talks with New York-based 3G earlier today.