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 December 3, 2025. The contract covered up to 17,626,570 Restaurant Brands International common shares, which HL1 was obligated to deliver to BofA Securities, Inc. as the unaffiliated buyer. The cash consideration is tied to a base price of $68.72 per share, adjusted by an overnight bank funding rate minus a negotiated spread for each day the contract was in effect.
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.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Forward sale contract (obligation to sell) | 17,626,570 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Common Shares | 17,626,570 | $0.00 | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- 3G Restaurant Brands Holdings General Partner Ltd. is the general partner of HL1 17 LP ("HL1"). Accordingly, 3G Restaurant Brands Holdings General Partner Ltd. may be deemed to have voting and dispositive power with respect to the reported securities which are held directly by HL1. 3G Restaurant Brands Holdings General Partner Ltd. disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that such Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of the securities for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or for any other purpose. On December 3, 2025, HL1 settled the previously announced forward sale contract, dated as of November 13, 2025 (the "Forward Contract"), with an unaffiliated third party buyer, BofA Securities, Inc. The Forward Contract obligated HL1 to deliver to the buyer up to 17,626,570 Common Shares of the Issuer (the "Forward Shares") on the scheduled settlement date of December 3, 2025, or such earlier date as elected by HL1 in accordance with the terms of the Forward Contract in exchange for a cash payment equal to a price per Forward Share of $68.72 multiplied by a factor of (1+(an overnight bank funding rate minus a negotiated spread)) for each day that the Forward Contract was outstanding. Each Reporting Person disclaims all right, title and interest with respect to the Forward Contract transaction and nothing set forth herein shall be an admission that such Reporting Person has beneficial ownership of the Forward Shares or any transaction relating thereto.
FAQ
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.