Deals
Carlyle Eyes Fresh Backers for McDonald’s $10 Billion China Arm, Sources Say
- Buyout firm considers new vehicle for its investment
- Potential deal would allow new investors to gain exposure
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Carlyle Group Inc. is considering bringing in fresh backers for its investment in McDonald’s Corp.’s Chinese operations, people familiar with the matter said.
The buyout firm, which controls McDonald’s China together with Trustar Capital, has been discussing transferring their shareholding into a new investment vehicle, the people said. The potential deal would allow new investors to gain exposure to the business, while allowing existing limited partners the option to exit or roll over their stakes, they said.