Burger King agrees to buyout
By The Associated Press
MIAMI — Burger King Holdings is selling itself to private equity firm 3G Capital in a deal worth $3.26 billion.
Today's $24-per-share offer comes after a day of speculation about the deal sent shares up more than 15 percent. The stock continued to make big gains today in premarket trading.
Burger King has until mid-October to solicit better offers.
