- In a surprise twist which lands Warren Buffett in the middle of the Burger King (BKW)-Tim Hortons (THI) deal, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, BRK.B) is now expected to provide about 25% of the financing for the merger, WSJ reports.
- The exact structure of Buffett's participation remains unclear, but sources say he will invest in the form of preferred shares.
- Due to deal being structured as a tax-inversion, the new move also shoves the billionaire into a heated debate over U.S. taxes.
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