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Bain Capital to acquire bubble tea chain Gong cha as rival MBK grapples with regulatory pressure at home

Thursday, August 6, 2026


Bain Capital announced an acquisition of bubble tea chain Gong cha. MBK, a South Korean investment firm that previously held a stake in the company, faces regulatory pressure in South Korea according to reports. The acquisition terms were not disclosed in the announcement.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/06/bain-capital-to-buy-gong-cha-as-mbk-grapples-with-regulatory-pressure.html

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