Restaurant Brands International Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results

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Aug 02, 2017, 06:45 ET

OAKVILLE, ON, Aug. 2, 2017 /CNW/ - Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX/NYSE: QSR, TSX: QSP) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017.

Daniel Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer of Restaurant Brands International Inc. ("RBI") commented, "In the second quarter, we continued to grow system-wide sales and profitability for all three of our iconic brands. In particular, we had notable strength at BURGER KING®, with both strong comparable sales growth and net restaurant growth. We also made good progress integrating POPEYES®, and continue to be excited about the long term growth potential for the brand. We appreciate all of the hard work from our franchisees and their teams to deliver a great guest experience, and we are confident in our ability to create further value for all of our stakeholders for many years to come."

Second Quarter 2017 Highlights:

  • Total Revenues of $1,132.7 million versus $1,040.2 million in prior year period
  • Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders of $89.5 million versus $90.9 million in prior year period
  • Diluted EPS of $0.37 versus $0.38 in prior year period
  • Comparable sales growth, in constant currency, of (0.8)% at Tim Hortons ("TH"), 3.9% at Burger King ("BK"), and (2.7)% at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen ("PLK")
  • System-wide sales growth, in constant currency, of 2.6% at TH, 10.6% at BK, and 3.3% at PLK
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $531.1 million was up 8.8% on an organic basis versus prior year combined results (including Popeyes)
  • Adjusted Diluted EPS of $0.51 versus $0.41 in prior year period
  • RBI declared dividends of $0.20 per common share and partnership exchangeable unit of Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership for the third quarter of 2017

Consolidated Operational Highlights

Three Months Ended June 30,


2017

2016


(unaudited)

Comparable Sales Growth(1)






TH

(0.8)%

2.7%

BK

3.9%

0.6%

PLK(2)

(2.7)%

0.7%

Net Restaurant Growth(3)






TH

4.3%

3.3%

BK

6.0%

3.9%

PLK(2)

5.3%

6.5%

System Restaurant Count at Period End






TH

4,655

4,464

BK

16,000

15,100

PLK(2)

2,768

2,628

System-wide Sales Growth(1)






TH

2.6%

4.8%

BK

10.6%

5.9%

PLK(2)

3.3%

6.5%

System-wide sales(4) (in US$ millions)






TH

$

1,645.9

$

1,667.9

BK

$

4,961.1

$

4,544.1

PLK(2)                                       


$

890.4

$

756.9

(1)

Comparable sales growth and system-wide sales growth are calculated on a constant currency basis and include sales at franchise restaurants and company-owned restaurants.

(2)

For 2017, PLK comparable sales growth, system-wide sales growth and system-wide sales are for the period from March 28, 2017 through June 30, 2017. Comparable sales growth and system-wide sales growth are calculated using the same period in the prior year (March 28, 2016 through June 30, 2016). For 2017, net restaurant growth is for the period from July 11, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Restaurant count is as of June 30, 2017 for the current period, and as of July 10, 2016 for the comparative period, inclusive of temporary closures. For 2016, PLK figures are shown for informational purposes only and are consistent with PLK's former fiscal calendar. Consequently, PLK results for 2017 may not be comparable to those of 2016.

(3)

Commencing in 2017, we are presenting net restaurant growth on a percentage basis, reflecting the net increase in restaurant count (openings, net of closures) over a trailing twelve month period, divided by the restaurant count at the beginning of the trailing twelve month period. This presentation has been applied retrospectively to the earliest period presented to provide period-to-period comparability. Previously, we presented net restaurant growth as the number of new restaurants opened, net of closures, during a stated period. We have disclosed restaurant count at period end which can be used to determine net restaurant growth as previously presented.

(4)

System-wide sales are driven by sales at franchised restaurants, as approximately 100% of current restaurants are franchised. We do not record franchise sales as revenues; however, our franchise revenues include royalties based on a percentage of franchise sales.

Consolidated Financial Highlights

PLK revenues and segment income from March 28, 2017 through June 30, 2017 are included in our consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2017.

Three Months Ended June 30,

(in US$ millions, except per share data)

2017

2016


(unaudited)







Total Revenues

$

1,132.7

$

1,040.2

Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders

$

89.5

$

90.9

Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders







and Noncontrolling Interests(5)

$

175.6

$

179.2

Diluted Earnings per Share

$

0.37

$

0.38





TH Adjusted EBITDA(6)

$

281.1

$

279.0

BK Adjusted EBITDA(6)

$

216.8

$

200.1

PLK Adjusted EBITDA(6)

$

33.2

N/A

Adjusted EBITDA(7)

$

531.1

$

479.1





Adjusted Net Income(7)

$

241.7

$

192.4

Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share(7)

$

0.51

$

0.41

(5)

Includes net income available to common shareholders and net income attributable to noncontrolling interests related to the Class B exchangeable limited partnership units of Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership.

(6)

TH Adjusted EBITDA, BK Adjusted EBITDA and PLK Adjusted EBITDA are our measures of segment profitability.

(7)

Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share are non-GAAP financial measures. Please refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for further detail.

Total Revenues for the second quarter grew primarily as a result of the inclusion of our PLK segment, as well as system-wide sales growth at both TH and BK. Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders for the quarter was driven by the inclusion of our PLK segment and growth in TH and BK segment income, offset primarily by an increase in other operating expenses.

Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter grew 8.8% on an organic basis versus prior year combined results (including Popeyes), driven primarily by revenue growth.

TH Segment Results



Three Months Ended June 30,

(in US$ millions)

2017

2016


(unaudited)







Comparable Sales Growth(1)

(0.8)%

2.7%

System-wide Sales Growth(1)

2.6%

4.8%

System-wide Sales(4)

$

1,645.9

$

1,667.9







Net Restaurant Growth(3)

4.3%

3.3%

System Restaurant Count at Period End

4,655

4,464







Sales

$

553.9

$

535.5

Franchise and Property Revenues

$

218.4

$

224.3

Total Revenues

$

772.3

$

759.8







Cost of Sales

$

417.1

$

417.7

Franchise and Property Expenses

$

79.8

$

77.4

Segment SG&A(8)

$

22.2

$

15.1

Segment Depreciation and Amortization(9)

$

24.7

$

26.1

Adjusted EBITDA(6)(10)

$

281.1

$

279.0

(8)

Segment selling, general and administrative expenses ("Segment SG&A") includes segment selling expenses and segment management general and administrative expenses.

(9)

Segment depreciation and amortization consists of depreciation and amortization included in cost of sales and franchise and property expenses.

(10)

TH Adjusted EBITDA includes $3.2 million and $3.3 million of cash distributions received from equity method investments for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

For the second quarter of 2017, system-wide sales growth was driven by net restaurant growth of 4.3%, partially offset by a decline in comparable sales growth of (0.8)%, which was primarily driven by Canada comparable sales growth of (0.6)%.

Total Revenues for the quarter grew 1.6% (5.5% excluding the impact of FX movements) versus prior year, reflecting growth in system-wide sales.

Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter grew 0.8% (4.7% excluding the impact of FX movements) versus prior year, primarily as a result of Total Revenues growth.

BK Segment Results

Three Months Ended June 30,

(in US$ millions)

2017

2016


(unaudited)







Comparable Sales Growth(1)

3.9%

0.6%

System-wide Sales Growth(1)

10.6%

5.9%

System-wide Sales(4)

$

4,961.1

$

4,544.1







Net Restaurant Growth(3)

6.0%

3.9%

System Restaurant Count at Period End

16,000

15,100







Sales

$

25.2

$

23.1

Franchise and Property Revenues

$

268.5

$

257.3

Total Revenues

$

293.7

$

280.4







Cost of Sales

$

23.9

$

20.3

Franchise and Property Expenses

$

31.6

$

34.5

Segment SG&A(8)

$

34.1

$

37.4

Segment Depreciation and Amortization(9)

$

12.7

$

11.9

Adjusted EBITDA(6)

$

216.8

$

200.1

For the second quarter of 2017, system-wide sales growth was driven by net restaurant growth of 6.0% and comparable sales growth of 3.9%, which was primarily driven by US comparable sales growth of 3.0%.

Total Revenues for the quarter grew 4.7% (5.8% excluding the impact of FX movements) versus prior year, reflecting growth in system-wide sales.

Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter grew 8.3% (9.7% excluding the impact of FX movements) versus prior year, primarily as a result of Total Revenues growth.

PLK Segment Results

Three Months Ended June 30,

(in US$ millions)

2017

2016


(unaudited)







Comparable Sales Growth(1)(2)

(2.7)%

0.7%

System-wide Sales Growth(1)(2)

3.3%

6.5%

System-wide Sales(2)(4)

$

890.4

$

756.9







Net Restaurant Growth(2)(3)

5.3%

6.5%

System Restaurant Count at Period End(2)

2,768

2,628







Sales

$

23.0

N/A

Franchise and Property Revenues

$

43.7

N/A

Total Revenues

$

66.7

N/A







Cost of Sales

$

19.2

N/A

Franchise and Property Expenses

$

2.3

N/A

Segment SG&A(8)

$

14.4

N/A

Segment Depreciation and Amortization(9)

$

2.4

N/A

Adjusted EBITDA(6)

$

33.2

N/A

For the second quarter of 2017, system-wide sales growth was driven by net restaurant growth of 5.3%, partially offset by a decline in comparable sales growth of (2.7)%, which was primarily driven by US comparable sales growth of (3.3)%.

Cash and Liquidity

As of June 30, 2017, total debt was $11.8 billion, and net debt (total debt less cash and cash equivalents of $3.4 billion) was $8.3 billion. Our cash and cash equivalents reflects approximately $1.8 billion of proceeds from our May note offering and incremental term loan as well as approximately $0.8 billion of proceeds from the settlement and termination of our previous Canadian dollar cross currency swap. On August 2, 2017, the RBI Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.20 per common share and Class B exchangeable limited partnership unit of Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership for the third quarter of 2017. The dividend will be payable on October 3, 2017 to shareholders and unitholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2017.

Investor Conference Call

We will host an investor conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, to review financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017. The earnings call will be broadcast live via our investor relations website at http://investor.rbi.com and a replay will be available for 30 days following the release. The dial-in number is (877) 317-6711 for U.S. callers, (866) 450-4696 for Canadian callers, and (412) 317-5475 for callers from other countries.

About Restaurant Brands International Inc.

Restaurant Brands International Inc. ("RBI") is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with more than $28 billion in system-wide sales and over 23,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries and U.S. territories. RBI owns three of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, and POPEYES®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for over 40 years. To learn more about RBI, please visit the company's website at www.rbi.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements and information, which reflect management's current beliefs and expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date hereof. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include statements about the long-term growth potential of the POPEYES® brand and RBI's ability to create value for its stakeholders for years to come. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from RBI's expectations are detailed in filings of RBI with the Securities and Exchange Commission and applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities, such as its annual and quarterly reports and current reports on Form 8-K, and include the following: risks related to RBI's ability to successfully implement its domestic and international growth strategy; and risks related to RBI's ability to compete domestically and internationally in an intensely competitive industry. Other than as required under U.S. federal securities laws or Canadian securities laws, we do not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, subsequent events or circumstances, change in expectations or otherwise.

RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In millions of U.S. dollars, except per share data)

(Unaudited)









Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2017

2016

2017

2016

Revenues:











Sales

$

602.1

$

558.6

$

1,152.5

$

1,049.1

Franchise and property revenues

530.6

481.6

980.8

909.6


Total revenues

1,132.7

1,040.2

2,133.3

1,958.7

Operating costs and expenses:







Cost of sales

460.2

438.0

883.6

828.6

Franchise and property expenses

113.7

111.9

224.7

213.7

Selling, general and administrative expenses

96.7

73.1

218.6

146.3

(Income) loss from equity method investments

0.9

4.5

(4.8)

(14.0)

Other operating expenses (income), net

46.8

(11.3)

60.6

29.5


Total operating costs and expenses

718.3

616.2

1,382.7

1,204.1

Income from operations

414.4

424.0

750.6

754.6

Interest expense, net

128.0

117.2

239.4

232.3

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

—

—

20.4

—

Income before income taxes

286.4

306.8

490.8

522.3

Income tax expense

42.9

59.2

80.7

106.4

Net income

243.5

247.6

410.1

415.9

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

86.5

89.2

135.4

140.0

Preferred share dividends

67.5

67.5

135.0

135.0

Net income attributable to common shareholders

$

89.5

$

90.9

$

139.7

$

140.9

Earnings per common share











Basic

$

0.38

$

0.39

$

0.59

$

0.61

Diluted

$

0.37

$

0.38

$

0.57

$

0.59

Weighted average shares outstanding







Basic

235.8

233.5

235.2

231.8

Diluted

478.0

470.1

477.3

469.2

Cash dividends declared per common share

$

0.19

$

0.15

$

0.37

$

0.29

Memo: Basic earnings per common share is determined by dividing net income attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, diluted EPS of $0.37 and $0.57, respectively, includes $89.5 million and $139.7 million of net income attributable to common shareholders and $86.1 million and $134.6 million of net income attributable to noncontrolling interests related to the Class B exchangeable limited partnership units of Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership ("Partnership exchangeable units"), respectively.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, diluted EPS of $0.38 and $0.59, respectively, includes $90.9 million and $140.9 million of net income attributable to common shareholders and $88.3 million and $138.2 million of net income attributable to noncontrolling interests related to the Partnership exchangeable units, respectively.

The diluted earnings per share calculation assumes conversion of 100% of the Partnership exchangeable units to RBI common shares under the "if converted" method.

RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In millions of U.S. dollars, except share data)

(Unaudited)





As of


June 30, 2017

December 31, 2016

ASSETS












Current assets:






Cash and cash equivalents

$

3,435.5

$

1,460.4

Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowance of $15.9 million and







$14.3 million, respectively

388.8

403.5

Inventories, net

89.5

71.8

Advertising fund restricted assets

92.8

57.7

Prepaids and other current assets

106.9

103.6


Total current assets

4,113.5

2,097.0

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization






of $545.0 million and $474.5 million, respectively

2,153.5

2,054.7

Intangible assets, net

10,841.6

9,228.0

Goodwill

5,683.7

4,675.1

Net investment in property leased to franchisees

81.5

91.9

Derivative assets

—

717.9

Other assets, net

363.1

260.3


Total assets

$

23,236.9

$

19,124.9

LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED SHARES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY




Current liabilities:





Accounts and drafts payable

$

376.1

$

369.8

Other accrued liabilities

492.1

469.3

Gift card liability

139.5

194.4

Advertising fund liabilities

120.7

83.3

Current portion of long term debt and capital leases

76.3

93.9


Total current liabilities

1,204.7

1,210.7

Term debt, net of current portion

11,252.9

8,410.2

Capital leases, net of current portion

231.2

218.4

Other liabilities, net

1,178.9

784.9

Deferred income taxes, net

2,198.0

1,715.1


Total liabilities

16,065.7

12,339.3

Redeemable preferred shares; no par value; 68,530,939 shares authorized,






issued and outstanding at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016

3,297.0

3,297.0

Shareholders' equity:





Common shares, no par value; unlimited shares authorized at June 30, 2017







and December 31, 2016; 236,247,377 shares issued and outstanding at







June 30, 2017; 234,236,678 shares issued and outstanding at







December 31, 2016

2,003.0

1,955.1

Retained earnings

497.6

445.7

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

(578.1)

(698.3)


Total Restaurant Brands International Inc. shareholders' equity

1,922.5

1,702.5


Noncontrolling interests

1,951.7

1,786.1


Total shareholders' equity

3,874.2

3,488.6


Total liabilities, redeemable preferred shares and shareholders' equity

$

23,236.9

$

19,124.9

RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In millions of U.S. dollars)

(Unaudited)





Six Months Ended June 30,


2017

2016

Cash flows from operating activities:






Net income

$

410.1

$

415.9

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:






Depreciation and amortization

88.7

85.7


Non-cash loss on early extinguishment of debt

17.9

—


Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount

16.7

19.3


(Income) loss from equity method investments

(4.8)

(14.0)


Loss (gain) on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions

47.1

19.0


Net losses on derivatives

14.9

9.4


Share-based compensation expense

27.2

16.1


Deferred income taxes

22.4

10.5


Other

9.8

7.1

Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions:






Accounts and notes receivable

27.4

21.4


Inventories and prepaids and other current assets

(11.1)

(69.4)


Accounts and drafts payable

(9.5)

7.4


Advertising fund restricted assets and fund liabilities

1.3

(15.8)


Other accrued liabilities and gift card liability

(164.2)

(17.5)

Other long-term assets and liabilities

(12.9)

10.2



Net cash provided by operating activities

481.0

505.3

Cash flows from investing activities:





Payments for property and equipment

(11.7)

(12.8)

Proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings

9.6

13.2

Net payment for purchase of Popeyes, net of cash acquired

(1,635.9)

—

Return of investment on direct financing leases

7.8

8.1

Settlement/sale of derivatives, net

772.0

1.5

Other investing activities, net

0.3

1.8



Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities

(857.9)

11.8

Cash flows from financing activities:





Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

3,050.0

—

Repayments of long-term debt and capital leases

(377.7)

(34.6)

Payment of financing costs

(47.0)

—

Payment of dividends on common and preferred shares and distributions







on Partnership exchangeable units

(296.6)

(260.2)

Proceeds from stock option exercises

12.3

10.7

Other financing activities, net

(2.3)

1.1



Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

2,338.7

(283.0)

Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

13.3

6.2

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

1,975.1

240.3

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

1,460.4

757.8

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

3,435.5

$

998.1

Supplemental cashflow disclosures:





Interest paid

$

205.6

$

199.7

Income taxes paid

$

116.9

$

76.6

Non-cash investing and financing activities:





Acquisition of property with capital lease obligations

$

17.7

$

8.3

RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Key Operating Metrics

We evaluate our restaurants and assess our business based on the following operating metrics.

System-wide sales growth refers to the change in sales at all franchise and company-owned restaurants in one period from the same period in the prior year. Comparable sales growth refers to the change in restaurant sales in one period from the same prior year period for restaurants that have been open for thirteen months or longer for TH and BK and 65 weeks or longer for PLK. System-wide sales growth and comparable sales growth are measured on a constant currency basis, which means that results exclude the effect of foreign currency translation and are calculated by translating prior year results at current year monthly average exchange rates. We analyze key operating metrics on a constant currency basis as this helps identify underlying business trends, without distortion from the effects of currency movements.

System-wide sales represent sales at all franchise restaurants and company-owned restaurants. We do not record franchise sales as revenues; however, our franchise revenues include royalties based on a percentage of franchise sales.

Three Months Ended June 30,

Comparable Sales Growth by Largest Market

2017

2016

TH - Canada

(0.6)%

2.3%

BK - US

3.0%

(0.9)%

PLK - US(1)

(3.3)%

0.1%

(1)

PLK figures for 2016 are shown for informational purposes only. Comparable sales growth is for the period from March 28, 2017 through June 30, 2017 for the three months ended June 30, 2017, and from April 18, 2016 through July 10, 2016 for the three months ended June 30, 2016.

RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Supplemental Disclosure

(Unaudited)

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses







Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

(in US$ millions)

2017

2016

2017

2016

Segment SG&A TH

$

22.2

$

15.1

$

47.3

$

31.3

Segment SG&A BK

34.1

37.4

72.3

79.4

Segment SG&A PLK

14.4

—

14.4

—

Share-based compensation and non-cash









incentive compensation expense

11.9

11.3

30.4

19.2

Depreciation and amortization

5.6

5.5

11.3

10.4

PLK Transaction costs

8.5

—

42.9

—

Integration costs

—

3.8

—

6.0

Selling, general and administrative expenses

$

96.7

$

73.1

$

218.6

$

146.3


Other Operating Expenses (Income), net







Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

(in US$ millions)

2017

2016

2017

2016

Net losses (gains) on disposal of assets,













restaurant closures, and refranchisings(1)

$

8.6

$

1.0

$

11.5

$

16.3

Litigation settlements and reserves, net

1.1

0.9

1.1

1.6

Net losses (gains) on foreign exchange(2)

36.8

(12.1)

47.2

12.0

Other, net

0.3

(1.1)

0.8

(0.4)

Other operating expenses (income), net

$

46.8

$

(11.3)

$

60.6

$

29.5

(1)

Net losses (gains) on disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings represent sales of properties and other costs related to restaurant closures and refranchisings. Gains and losses recognized in the current period may reflect certain costs related to closures and refranchisings that occurred in previous periods. Net losses (gains) on disposals of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and the six months ended June 30, 2016 primarily reflects losses in connection with refranchisings in our TH business.

(2)

Net losses (gains) on foreign exchange is primarily related to revaluation of foreign denominated assets and liabilities.

RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)

Below, we define the non-GAAP financial measures, provide a reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), and discuss the reasons why we believe this information is useful to management and may be useful to investors. These measures do not have standardized meanings under GAAP and may differ from similarly captioned measures of other companies in our industry.

Non-GAAP Measures

To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, RBI reports the following non-GAAP financial measures: EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share ("Adjusted Diluted EPS"), Organic revenue growth and Organic Adjusted EBITDA growth. We believe that these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors in assessing our operating performance, as it provides them with the same tools that management uses to evaluate our performance and is responsive to questions we receive from both investors and analysts.  By disclosing these non-GAAP measures, we intend to provide investors with a consistent comparison of our operating results and trends for the periods presented.

EBITDA is defined as earnings (net income or loss) before interest expense, net, loss on early extinguishment of debt, income tax expense, and depreciation and amortization and is used by management to measure operating performance of the business.

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA excluding the non-cash impact of share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense and (income) loss from equity method investments, net of cash distributions received from equity method investments, as well as other operating expenses (income), net. Other specifically identified costs associated with non-recurring projects are also excluded from Adjusted EBITDA, including PLK transaction costs associated with the acquisition of Popeyes and integration costs associated with the acquisition of Tim Hortons. Adjusted EBITDA is used by management to measure operating performance of the business, excluding these non-cash and other specifically identified items that management believes are not relevant to management's assessment of operating performance or the performance of an acquired business. Adjusted EBITDA, as defined above, also represents our measure of segment income. PLK revenues and segment income from March 28, 2017 through June 30, 2017 are included in our consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2017.

Adjusted Net Income is defined as net income excluding (i) franchise agreement amortization, which is a non-cash expense arising as a result of acquisition accounting that may hinder the comparability of our operating results to our industry peers, (ii) amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount, a non-cash component of interest expense, and (gains) losses on early extinguishment of debt, which are non-cash charges that vary by the timing, terms and size of debt financing transactions, (iii) (income) loss from equity method investments, net of cash distributions received from equity method investments, (iv) other operating expenses (income), net, and (v) other specifically identified costs associated with non-recurring projects. Adjusted Net Income includes preferred share dividends.

Adjusted Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing Adjusted Net Income by the number of diluted shares of RBI during the reporting period. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS are used by management to evaluate the operating performance of the business, excluding certain non-cash and other specifically identified items that management believes are not relevant to management's assessment of operating performance or the performance of an acquired business.

Revenue growth and Adjusted EBITDA growth, on an organic basis, are non-GAAP measures that exclude the impact of FX movements. Management believes that organic growth is an important metric for measuring the operating performance of our business as it helps identify underlying business trends, without distortion from the effects of FX movements. We calculate the impact of FX movements by translating current year results at prior year monthly average exchange rates. In addition, for organic growth comparative purposes, we are presenting PLK pre- and post-combination results, including Popeyes' pre-combination Adjusted EBITDA determined in accordance with RBI's methodology as reflected in the reconciliation table.

RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Organic Growth in Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA

Three Months Ended June 30, 2017

(Unaudited)
































Impact of FX






Actual

Q2 '17 vs. Q2 '16

Movements

Organic Growth

(in US$ millions)

Q2 '17

Q2 '16

$

%

$

$

%

Calculation:



A

B


C

B-C=D

D/A

Revenue


















TH

$

772.3

$

759.8

$

12.5

1.6%

$

(29.4)

$

41.9

5.5%

BK

$

293.7

$

280.4

$

13.3

4.7%

$

(2.9)

$

16.2

5.8%

PLK(a)

$

66.7

$

61.7

$

5.0

8.1%

$

(0.2)

$

5.2

8.4%

Combined

Total Revenues

$

1,132.7

$

1,101.9

$

30.8

2.8%

$

(32.5)

$

63.3

5.7%

Adjusted EBITDA


















TH

$

281.1

$

279.0

$

2.1

0.8%

$

(10.9)

$

13.0

4.7%

BK

$

216.8

$

200.1

$

16.7

8.3%

$

(2.8)

$

19.5

9.7%

PLK(a)

$

33.2

$

21.7

$

11.5

53.0%

$

(0.2)

$

11.7

53.9%

Combined

Adjusted EBITDA

$

531.1

$

500.8

$

30.3

6.1%

$

(13.9)

$

44.2

8.8%

(a) RBI acquired Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. ("Popeyes") on March 27, 2017. Prior to its acquisition by RBI, Popeyes operated on a fiscal period basis consisting of a 16-week first fiscal quarter and 12-week second through fourth fiscal quarters. Subsequent to its acquisition by RBI, Popeyes commenced reporting on a calendar quarter basis consistent with RBI. Q2'17 for PLK represents the period from March 28, 2017 through June 30, 2017, while Q2'16 PLK represents the 12 weeks ended July 10, 2016. Consequently, PLK results for the prior year period may not be comparable.

RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income

(Unaudited)

Historical Popeyes Adjusted EBITDA













Q1 '16

Q2 '16

Q3 '16

Q4 '16

Q1 '17

FY 16

(in US$ millions)

16 Weeks
Ended
4/17/16(a)

12 Weeks
Ended
7/10/16(b)

12 Weeks
Ended
10/2/16(c)

12 weeks
Ended
12/25/16(d)

12/26/16
through
3/27/17(e)

Fiscal Year
Ended
12/25/16(d)

Revenues

$

82.2

$

61.7

$

64.0

$

61.0

$

64.2

$

268.9

Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income
















Net income (loss)

$

12.9

$

10.3

$

10.4

$

9.2

$

(1.2)

$

42.8

Interest expense, net

1.3

1.0

1.1

1.2

1.3

4.6

Income tax expense (benefit)

7.9

6.2

6.2

6.8

(15.0)

27.1

Depreciation and amortization

3.0

2.3

2.4

2.4

2.4

10.1

Share-based compensation

2.0

1.9

2.0

0.9

1.4

6.8

Popeyes transaction costs

—

—

—

—

33.5

—

Other operating expenses (income), net

(0.1)

—

3.7

0.5

0.2

4.1

Adjusted EBITDA

$

27.0

$

21.7

$

25.8

$

21.0

$

22.6

$

95.5

(a) Derived from Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") by Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. ("Popeyes") on May 25, 2016.

(b) Derived from Form 8-K filed with the SEC by Popeyes on August 16, 2016.

(c) Derived from Form 8-K filed with the SEC by Popeyes on November 9, 2016.

(d) Derived from Form 8-K filed with the SEC by Popeyes on February 22, 2017.

(e) Derived from Popeyes internal records.

RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income

(Unaudited)







Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

(in US$ millions)

2017

2016

2017

2016

Segment income:












TH

$

281.1

$

279.0

$

537.3

$

506.8

BK

216.8

200.1

403.9

380.1

PLK

33.2

—

33.2

—


Adjusted EBITDA

531.1

479.1

974.4

886.9

Share-based compensation and non-cash incentive









compensation expense(1)

11.9

11.3

30.4

19.2

PLK Transaction costs(2)

8.5

—

42.9

—

Integration costs(3)

—

3.8

—

6.0

Impact of equity method investments(4)

4.1

7.8

1.2

(7.9)

Other operating expenses (income), net

46.8

(11.3)

60.6

29.5


EBITDA

459.8

467.5

839.3

840.1

Depreciation and amortization

45.4

43.5

88.7

85.5


Income from operations

414.4

424.0

750.6

754.6

Interest expense, net

128.0

117.2

239.4

232.3

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

—

—

20.4

—

Income tax expense

42.9

59.2

80.7

106.4


Net income

$

243.5

$

247.6

$

410.1

$

415.9

RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS

(Unaudited)







Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

(in US$ millions, except per share data)

2017

2016

2017

2016

Net income

$

243.5

$

247.6

$

410.1

$

415.9

Income tax expense

42.9

59.2

80.7

106.4

Income before income taxes

286.4

306.8

490.8

522.3

Adjustments:








Franchise agreement amortization

7.6

6.8

14.5

13.5

Amortization of deferred financing costs and










debt issuance discount

8.2

9.6

16.7

19.3

Interest expense and loss on extinguished debt(5)

3.1

3.1

26.6

6.3

PLK Transaction costs(2)

8.5

—

42.9

—

Integration costs(3)

—

3.8

—

6.0

Impact of equity method investments(4)

4.1

7.8

1.2

(7.9)

Other operating expenses (income), net

46.8

(11.3)

60.6

29.5

Total adjustments

78.3

19.8

162.5

66.7

Adjusted income before income taxes

364.7

326.6

653.3

589.0

Adjusted income tax expense(6)

55.5

66.7

106.0

119.5

Adjusted net income before preferred share dividends

309.2

259.9

547.3

469.5

Preferred share dividends

67.5

67.5

135.0

135.0

Adjusted net income

$

241.7

$

192.4

$

412.3

$

334.5

Adjusted diluted earnings per share

$

0.51

$

0.41

$

0.86

$

0.71

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding

478.0

470.1

477.3

469.2

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Footnotes to Reconciliation Tables

(1)

Represents share-based compensation expense associated with equity awards for the periods indicated; also includes the portion of annual non-cash incentive compensation expense that eligible employees elected to receive or are expected to elect to receive as common equity in lieu of their 2016 and 2017 cash bonus, respectively.



(2)

In connection with the acquisition of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., we incurred certain non-recurring selling, general and administrative expenses during the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively, primarily consisting of professional fees and compensation related expenses.



(3)

In connection with the implementation of initiatives to integrate the back-office processes of TH and BK to enhance efficiencies, we incurred certain non-recurring selling, general and administrative expenses related to these initiatives during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, respectively, primarily consisting of professional fees.


(4)

Represents (i) (income) loss from equity method investments and (ii) cash distributions received from our equity method investments. Cash distributions received from our equity method investments are included in segment income.


(5)

Represents loss on early extinguishment of debt and non-cash interest expense related to losses reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into interest expense in connection with interest rate swaps settled in May 2015.



(6)

Adjusted income tax expense includes the tax impact of the non-GAAP adjustments and is calculated using our statutory tax rate in the jurisdiction in which the costs were incurred.

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About Restaurant Brands International Inc. Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with over $40 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 30,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories. RBI...