BUZZ-Australia's Collins Foods climbs on progress toward Taco Bell partnership transition

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** Shares of Collins Foods CKF.AX advances as much as 3.78% to A$8.520, their biggest intraday pct gains since April 8, and hits its highest since nearly a week

** Fast-food chain operator confirms that all conditions precedent have been satisfied for the transition of its 20 Taco Bell restaurants to a new partnership between a Taco Bell affiliate and Restaurant Brands Australia

** Deal remains subject to customary, other regulatory approvals

** For the week, stock is up 1% for the week