BEIJING, Jan 9: US fast-food giant McDonald’s will sell its mainland China and Hong Kong franchise business to a consortium of Citic Group and the Carlyle Group for up to USD 2.08 billion, the companies said today.
Citic Limited, Citic Capital Holdings, Carlyle Group and McDonald’s will form a company that will act as the franchisee responsible for the chain’s business in mainland China and Hong Kong for 20 years, Citic Limited said in a statement to the Hong Kong stock exchange.
Citic and Citic Capital will have a controlling stake of 52 per cent, Carlyle will have 28 per cent, and McDonald’s will hold 20 per cent of the new company. (AGENCIES)
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