Russia Expands Crackdown on McDonalds

Reebok and Adidas may part ways after eight years, with investors from Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi planning a $2.2 billion bid. Adidas, which bought Reebok for nearly $4 billion in 2006, is facing financial challenges, including a cut in earnings outlook despite a 15% increase in third-quarter net profit. The world's largest business management software maker is shifting focus to cloud technology. Meanwhile, McDonald's is under scrutiny in Russia, with regulators inspecting over 200 restaurants and closing nine, possibly in response to Western sanctions.

What is the reported bid amount by investors from Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi to acquire Reebok?

• $2.2 billion

• $4 billion

• $3 billion

• $1.5 billion

In what year did Adidas originally purchase Reebok?

• 2004

• 2007

• 2005

• 2006

Despite a 15% increase in third-quarter net profit, what action did SMP ASAP take regarding its earnings outlook?

• Cut it

• Maintained it

• Doubled it

• Increased it

What strategic shift is the world's largest business management software maker undertaking?

• Developing new hardware

• Expanding retail stores

• Focusing on cloud-based technology

• Investing in real estate

What reason do Russian regulators give for inspecting and closing McDonald's restaurants?

• Financial irregularities

• Sanitary rule violations

• Tax evasion

• Labor disputes