Feb 21 (Reuters) - Restaurant Brands International Inc QSR.TO :
* Restaurant Brands International Inc agrees to acquire Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
* Restaurant Brands International Inc - deal for $79.00 per share in cash, or $1.8 billion.
* Restaurant Brands International Inc agrees to acquire Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
* Restaurant Brands International Inc - RBI will finance transaction with cash on hand and a financing commitment from J.P. Morgan and Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC)
* Restaurant Brands International Inc - following closing of transaction, Popeyes will continue to be managed independently in U.S. Source text for Eikon: ID:nCNW7gHVya Further company coverage: QSR.TO