Shares in Brazil’s Burger King brand owner soar after Mubadala bid

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SAO PAULO — Shares in Zamp SA, franchise holder of the Burger King brand in Brazil, rose almost 19% on Monday after Abu Dhabi state investor Mubadala Capital LLC launched a tender offer to acquire control of the company.

According to a securities filing, Mubadala has offered 7.55 reais per share for 45.15% of Zamp, which would take its stake in the company to 50.1%. Mubadala’s bid implies a 21% premium over Friday’s…