Goldman Sachs(US:GS) Ge Long Hui A P P·2025-11-17 07:32Core Insights - Goldman Sachs has obtained exclusive negotiation rights to acquire the Japanese Burger King business, with an expected transaction value of approximately 70 billion yen (around 3.213 billion RMB) [1] - The acquisition discussions are taking place with Affinity Equity Partners, a Hong Kong-based investment fund, regarding its stake in BK Japan Holdings [1] Financial Performance - For the fiscal year 2024, the sales revenue of Burger King Japan is projected to grow by 29% year-on-year, reaching 32.2 billion yen [1] - The growth is attributed to the popularity of their signature flame-grilled smoked beef patties [1] Expansion Plans - BK Japan has announced plans to increase the number of its outlets from the current approximately 310 to 600 by the end of 2028, representing a growth of about 93.55% [1]