Restaurant Brands (QSR) 3G-linked holder settles forward sale of 17.6M shares
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
3G-affiliated entities reported the settlement of a large forward sale of Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR) shares. On December 3, 2025, HL1 17 LP completed a previously announced forward sale contract with BofA Securities, Inc., which obligated HL1 to deliver up to 17,626,570 common shares in exchange for cash.
The cash payment was based on a price per share of $68.72, adjusted daily by an overnight bank funding rate minus a negotiated spread for the period the contract was outstanding. Following the reported transaction, the filing shows 0 common shares beneficially owned by the reporting persons, with the position reported as indirectly held prior to settlement and all reporting persons disclaiming beneficial ownership beyond any pecuniary interest.
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- Large pre-arranged disposition of QSR shares completed: HL1 17 LP settled a forward sale contract covering up to 17,626,570 common shares, resulting in a reported beneficial ownership balance of 0 shares.
Insights
3G-linked entities settled a sizable forward sale for 17.6M QSR shares, eliminating their reported beneficial position.
The report describes HL1 17 LP, whose general partner is 3G Restaurant Brands Holdings General Partner Ltd., settling a forward sale contract on
Form 4 data show 17,626,570 common shares treated as a disposition and an ending balance of 0 shares beneficially owned, with ownership previously reported as indirect. The explanatory notes emphasize that 3G Restaurant Brands Holdings General Partner Ltd. may be deemed to have voting and dispositive power over HL1’s holdings but disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of any pecuniary interest. This filing therefore documents completion of a large pre-arranged sale arrangement rather than a new economic decision disclosed on the settlement date.
FAQ
What insider transaction did 3G-related entities report for Restaurant Brands International (QSR)?
The reporting persons disclosed that HL1 17 LP settled a forward sale contract on December 3, 2025, delivering up to 17,626,570 common shares of Restaurant Brands International Inc. to BofA Securities, Inc. in exchange for cash.
How many Restaurant Brands International (QSR) shares were involved in the forward sale contract?
The forward sale contract obligated HL1 17 LP to deliver up to 17,626,570 common shares of Restaurant Brands International Inc. on the scheduled settlement date.
What price was used to calculate cash payments under the QSR forward sale contract?
The cash payment for the forward sale was based on a price per share of $68.72, multiplied by a factor of 1 + (an overnight bank funding rate minus a negotiated spread) for each day the forward contract was outstanding.
Who was the counterparty to the QSR forward sale with HL1 17 LP?
The unaffiliated third-party buyer under the forward sale contract was BofA Securities, Inc., which received the Restaurant Brands International common shares upon settlement.
What is the reported QSR share ownership of the 3G-affiliated reporting persons after the transaction?
After recording the disposition of 17,626,570 common shares, the Form 4 shows the reporting persons with 0 common shares beneficially owned, with prior holdings reported as indirect and beneficial ownership disclaimed except for any pecuniary interest.
How are 3G Restaurant Brands Holdings General Partner Ltd. and HL1 17 LP related in this QSR filing?
3G Restaurant Brands Holdings General Partner Ltd. is the general partner of HL1 17 LP and may be deemed to have voting and dispositive power over the QSR securities held directly by HL1, while disclosing that it disclaims beneficial ownership beyond any pecuniary interest.