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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2024

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the transition period from to


Commission file number: 001-36787


RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 
Canada98-1206431
Ontario98-1206431
(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

130 King Street West, Suite 300M5X 1E1
Toronto,Ontario
226 Wyecroft Road
Oakville, Ontario
L6K 3X7
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
(905) 845-6511339-6011
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolsName of each exchange on which registered
Class B exchangeable limited partnership unitsQSPToronto Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes      No  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes      No  



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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (check one);
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ☐    No  ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes      No  
As of October 20, 2017,April 23, 2024, there were 226,839,418133,595,544 Class B exchangeable limited partnership units and 202,006,067202,008,287 Class A common units outstanding.



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PART I — Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In millions of U.S. dollars, except unit data)
(Unaudited)
As of As of
September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 March 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
ASSETS   
Current assets:   
Current assets:
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$3,547.2
 $1,420.4
Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowance of $18.2 and $14.3, respectively421.9
 403.5
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowance of $46 and $37, respectively
Inventories, net91.9
 71.8
Advertising fund restricted assets110.8
 57.7
Prepaids and other current assets108.1
 103.6
Total current assets4,279.9
 2,057.0
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $585.1 and $474.5, respectively2,158.2
 2,054.7
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $1,206 and $1,187, respectively
Operating lease assets, net
Intangible assets, net11,121.8
 9,228.0
Goodwill5,810.3
 4,675.1
Net investment in property leased to franchisees76.1
 91.9
Derivative assets
 717.9
Other assets, net481.6
 300.7
Total assets$23,927.9
 $19,125.3
LIABILITIES, PARTNERSHIP PREFERRED UNITS AND EQUITY   
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:   
Current liabilities:
Current liabilities:
Accounts and drafts payable
Accounts and drafts payable
Accounts and drafts payable$365.2
 $369.8
Other accrued liabilities530.6
 469.3
Gift card liability130.3
 194.4
Advertising fund liabilities154.1
 83.3
Current portion of long term debt and capital leases77.5
 93.9
Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases
Total current liabilities1,257.7
 1,210.7
Term debt, net of current portion11,303.6
 8,410.2
Capital leases, net of current portion238.7
 218.4
Long-term debt, net of current portion
Finance leases, net of current portion
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion
Other liabilities, net1,354.0
 784.9
Deferred income taxes, net2,200.3
 1,715.1
Total liabilities16,354.3
 12,339.3
Partnership preferred units; no par value; 68,530,939 authorized, issued and outstanding at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 20163,297.0
 3,297.0
Partners’ capital:   
Class A common units; 202,006,067 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 20163,530.7
 3,364.1
Partnership exchangeable units; 226,839,418 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2017; 226,995,404 issued and outstanding at December 31, 20161,560.9
 1,476.2
Class A common units; 202,008,287 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2024; 202,006,067 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023
Class A common units; 202,008,287 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2024; 202,006,067 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023
Class A common units; 202,008,287 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2024; 202,006,067 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023
Partnership exchangeable units; 133,595,544 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2024; 133,597,764 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(818.7) (1,355.4)
Total Partners’ capital4,272.9
 3,484.9
Noncontrolling interests3.7
 4.1
Total equity4,276.6
 3,489.0
Total liabilities, Partnership preferred units and equity$23,927.9
 $19,125.3
Total liabilities and equity
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In millions of U.S. dollars, except per unit data)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2017 2016 2017 2016
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
202420242023
Revenues:       
Sales$631.6
 $586.4
 $1,784.1
 $1,635.5
Sales
Sales
Franchise and property revenues577.0
 489.3
 1,557.8
 1,398.9
Advertising revenues and other services
Total revenues1,208.6
 1,075.7
 3,341.9
 3,034.4
Operating costs and expenses:       
Cost of sales493.3
 457.1
 1,376.9
 1,285.7
Cost of sales
Cost of sales
Franchise and property expenses118.5
 109.8
 343.2
 323.5
Selling, general and administrative expenses100.1
 82.2
 318.7
 228.5
Advertising expenses and other services
General and administrative expenses
(Income) loss from equity method investments(4.1) (2.6) (8.9) (16.6)
Other operating expenses (income), net21.5
 8.7
 82.1
 38.2
Total operating costs and expenses729.3
 655.2
 2,112.0
 1,859.3
Income from operations479.3
 420.5
 1,229.9
 1,175.1
Interest expense, net136.0
 117.3
 375.4
 349.6
Loss on early extinguishment of debt58.2
 
 78.6
 
Income before income taxes
Income before income taxes
Income before income taxes285.1
 303.2
 775.9
 825.5
Income tax expense38.3
 64.6
 119.0
 171.0
Net income246.8
 238.6
 656.9
 654.5
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests0.3
 1.0
 1.1
 2.8
Partnership preferred unit distributions67.5
 67.5
 202.5
 202.5
Net income attributable to common unitholders$179.0
 $170.1
 $453.3
 $449.2
Earnings per unit - basic and diluted       
Class A common units$0.45
 $0.43
 $1.14
 $1.12
Partnership exchangeable units$0.39
 $0.37
 $0.98
 $0.97
Weighted average units outstanding - basic and diluted       
Class A common units
Class A common units202.0
 202.0
 202.0
 202.0
Partnership exchangeable units226.8
 227.1
 226.9
 228.0
Distributions per unit       
Weighted average units outstanding - basic and diluted (in millions):
Class A common units
Class A common units
Class A common units$0.23
 $0.19
 $0.67
 $0.52
Partnership exchangeable units$0.20
 $0.16
 $0.57
 $0.45
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RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(In millions of U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)

 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Net income$246.8
 $238.6
 $656.9
 $654.5
        
Foreign currency translation adjustment423.0
 (131.7) 884.2
 538.8
Net change in fair value of net investment hedges, net of tax of $45.4, $(2.7), $7.3 and $25.9(126.1) 17.4
 (342.5) (173.7)
Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges, net of tax of $1.4, $(0.7), $8.2 and $20.7(3.9) 2.4
 (23.0) (58.6)
Amounts reclassified to earnings of cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(2.5), $(1.9), $(6.3) and $(3.7)6.9
 5.4
 17.9
 10.5
Pension and post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax of $0, $0, $0.1 and $0
 
 (0.1) 
Amortization of prior service (credits) costs, net of tax of $0.2, $0.3, $0.8 and $0.9(0.5) (0.4) (1.3) (1.3)
Amortization of actuarial (gains) losses, net of tax of $0, $0, $0.7 and $(0.1)0.3
 0.1
 1.5
 0.2
Other comprehensive income (loss)299.7
 (106.8) 536.7
 315.9
Comprehensive income (loss)546.5
 131.8
 1,193.6
 970.4
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests0.3
 1.0
 1.1
 2.8
Comprehensive income attributable to preferred unitholders67.5
 67.5
 202.5
 202.5
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common unitholders$478.7
 $63.3
 $990.0
 $765.1
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20242023
Net income$328 $277 
Foreign currency translation adjustment(240)40 
Net change in fair value of net investment hedges, net of tax of $3 and $4134 (31)
Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(26) and $1569 (43)
Amounts reclassified to earnings of cash flow hedges, net of tax of $8 and $5(22)(13)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(59)(47)
Comprehensive income (loss)269 230 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common unitholders$268 $229 
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RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated StatementsStatement of Shareholders’ Equity
(In millions of U.S. dollars, except units)
(Unaudited)
 Class A Common
Units
 Partnership
Exchangeable Units
 Accumulated 
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 Noncontrolling
Interest
 Total
 Units Amount Units Amount 
Balances at December 31, 2016202,006,067
 $3,364.1
 226,995,404
 $1,476.2
 $(1,355.4) $4.1
 $3,489.0
Distributions declared on Class A common units
 (134.5) 
 
 
 
 (134.5)
Distributions declared on partnership exchangeable units
 
 
 (129.3) 
 
 (129.3)
Preferred unit distributions
 (103.2) 
 (99.3) 
 
 (202.5)
Exchange of Partnership exchangeable units for RBI common shares
 8.3
 (155,986) (8.3) 
 
 
Capital contribution from RBI Inc.
 61.8
 
 
 
 
 61.8
Restaurant VIE contributions (distributions)
 
 
 
 
 (1.5) (1.5)
Net income
 334.2
 
 321.6
 
 1.1
 656.9
Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 
 
 536.7
 
 536.7
Balances at September 30, 2017202,006,067
 $3,530.7
 226,839,418
 $1,560.9
 $(818.7) $3.7
 $4,276.6
 Class A Common
Units
Partnership
Exchangeable Units
Accumulated 
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Noncontrolling
Interest
Total
 UnitsAmountUnitsAmount
Balances at December 31, 2023202,006,067 $9,620 133,597,764 $(3,907)$(985)$$4,730 
Distributions declared on Class A common units ($0.91 per unit)— (184)— — — — (184)
Distributions declared on partnership exchangeable units ($0.58 per unit)— — — (77)— — (77)
Exchange of Partnership exchangeable units for RBI common shares2,220 — (2,220)— — — — 
Capital contribution from RBI— 98 — — — — 98 
Restaurant VIE contributions (distributions)— — — — — (1)(1)
Net income— 230 — 97 — 328 
Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — (59)— (59)
Balances at March 31, 2024202,008,287 $9,764 133,595,544 $(3,887)$(1,044)$$4,835 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.




RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity
(In millions of U.S. dollars, except units)
(Unaudited)
 Class A Common
Units
Partnership
Exchangeable Units
Accumulated 
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Noncontrolling
Interest
Total
 UnitsAmountUnitsAmount
Balances at December 31, 2022202,006,067 $8,735 142,996,640 $(3,496)$(973)$$4,268 
Distributions declared on Class A common units ($0.85 per unit)— (171)— — — — (171)
Distributions declared on partnership exchangeable units ($0.55 per unit)— — — (77)— — (77)
Exchange of Partnership exchangeable units for RBI common shares— 136 (2,214,072)(136)— — — 
Capital contribution from RBI— 62 — — — — 62 
Restaurant VIE contributions (distributions)— — — — — (1)(1)
Net income— 189 — 87 — 277 
Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — (47)— (47)
Balances at March 31, 2023202,006,067 $8,951 140,782,568 $(3,622)$(1,020)$$4,311 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In millions of U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016 20242023
Cash flows from operating activities:   
Net income$656.9
 $654.5
Net income
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization134.9
 129.0
Premiums paid and non-cash loss on early extinguishment of debt
75.9
 
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount25.2
 29.1
(Income) loss from equity method investments(8.9) (16.6)
Loss (gain) on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions64.7
 16.1
Net losses on derivatives23.1
 15.3
Share-based compensation expense38.0
 25.9
(Gain) loss on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions
Net (gains) losses on derivatives
Share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense
Deferred income taxes(3.1) 34.6
Other12.8
 8.0
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions:   
Accounts and notes receivable0.3
 20.0
Accounts and notes receivable
Accounts and notes receivable
Inventories and prepaids and other current assets(12.5) (3.0)
Accounts and drafts payable(30.4) 11.8
Advertising fund restricted assets and fund liabilities18.1
 4.0
Other accrued liabilities and gift card liability(161.4) (23.8)
Tenant inducements paid to franchisees
Other long-term assets and liabilities(40.0) 0.9
Net cash provided by operating activities793.6
 905.8
Cash flows from investing activities:   
Payments for property and equipment(16.9) (18.2)
Proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings19.6
 18.1
Net payment for purchase of Popeyes, net of cash acquired(1,635.9) 
Return of investment on direct financing leases11.8
 12.5
Payments for property and equipment
Payments for property and equipment
Net proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings
Net payments from acquisition of franchised restaurants
Settlement/sale of derivatives, net771.8
 4.9
Other investing activities, net(2.3) 2.0
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities(851.9) 19.3
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities:   
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt4,350.0
 
Repayments of long-term debt and capital leases(1,690.0) (52.7)
Payment of financing costs(57.0) 
Distributions on common, preferred and Partnership exchangeable units(451.9) (396.9)
Capital contribution from RBI Inc.17.5
 12.5
Distributions to RBI Inc.
 (28.5)
Repayments of long-term debt and finance leases
Repayments of long-term debt and finance leases
Repayments of long-term debt and finance leases
Distributions on Class A common and Partnership exchangeable units
Distributions on Class A common and Partnership exchangeable units
Distributions on Class A common and Partnership exchangeable units
Capital contribution from RBI
Capital contribution from RBI
Capital contribution from RBI
Proceeds from derivatives
Other financing activities, net(6.2) 0.8
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities2,162.4
 (464.8)
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents22.7
 14.6
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents2,126.8
 474.9
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period1,420.4
 753.7
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$3,547.2
 $1,228.6
Supplemental cashflow disclosures:   
Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
Interest paid
Interest paid
Interest paid$340.2
 $285.9
Income taxes paid$189.3
 $93.3
Non-cash investing and financing activities:   
Acquisition of property with capital lease obligations$23.0
 $22.5
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RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

Note 1. Description of Business and Organization
Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership (“Partnership”, “we”, “us” or “our”) was formed on August 25, 2014 asis a general partnership and was registered on October 27, 2014 as aCanadian limited partnership in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario.partnership. We franchise and operate quick service restaurants serving premium coffee and other beverage and food products under the Tim Hortons® brand (“Tim Hortons”), fast food hamburger restaurantshamburgers principally under the Burger King® brand (“Burger King”), and chicken quick service restaurantsprincipally under the Popeyes® brand (“Popeyes”) and sandwiches under the Firehouse Subs® brand (“Firehouse”). We are one of the world’s largest quick service restaurant, or QSR, companies as measured by total number of restaurants. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2024, we franchised or owned 4,6805,818 Tim Hortons restaurants, 16,25319,374 Burger King restaurants, 4,625 Popeyes restaurants and 2,809 Popeyes1,296 Firehouse Subs restaurants, for a total of 23,74231,113 restaurants, and operate in more than 100120 countries and U.S. territories. Approximately 100%As of March 31, 2024, nearly all of the current system-wide restaurants are franchised.
We are a subsidiary of Restaurant Brands International Inc. (“RBI”). RBI is our sole general partner, and as such, RBI has the exclusive right, power and authority to manage, control, administer and operate the business and affairs and to make decisions regarding the undertaking and business of Partnership in accordance with the partnership agreement of Partnership (“partnership agreement”) and applicable laws.
All references to “$” or “dollars” are to the currency of the United States unless otherwise indicated. All references to Canadian dollars“Canadian dollars” or C$“C$” are to the currency of Canada unless otherwise indicated.
Note 2. Popeyes Acquisition
On March 27, 2017, we completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. (the “Popeyes Acquisition”). Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc. is one of the world’s largest chicken quick service restaurant companies and its global footprint complements RBI’s existing portfolio. Like RBI’s other brands, the Popeyes brand is managed independently, while benefitting from the global scale and resources of RBI. The Popeyes Acquisition was accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting.
Total consideration in connection with the Popeyes Acquisition was $1,654.7 million, which includes $32.6 million for the settlement of equity awards. The consideration was funded through (1) cash on hand of approximately $354.7 million, and (2) $1,300.0 million from incremental borrowings under our Term Loan Facility – see Note 9, Long-Term Debt.
Fees and expenses related to the Popeyes Acquisition and related financings totaled $34.4 million consisting primarily of professional fees and compensation related expenses, all of which are classified as selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. These fees and expenses were funded through cash on hand.


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During the three months ended September 30, 2017, we adjusted our preliminary estimate of the fair value of net assets acquired. The preliminary allocation of consideration to the net tangible and intangible assets acquired is presented in the table below (in millions):

 March 27, 2017
Total current assets$64.4
Property and equipment115.2
Intangible assets1,405.2
Other assets0.7
Total current liabilities(73.9)
Total debt and capital lease obligations(159.0)
Deferred income taxes(523.2)
Other liabilities(20.5)
Total identifiable net assets808.9
Goodwill845.8
Total consideration$1,654.7

The adjustments to the preliminary estimate of net assets acquired initially disclosed during the period ended March 31, 2017 resulted in a corresponding $232.5 million decrease in estimated goodwill due to the following changes to preliminary estimates of fair values and allocation of purchase price (in millions):

 Increase (Decrease) in Goodwill
Change in: 
Total current assets$
Property and equipment(18.7)
Intangible assets(385.2)
Total current liabilities(0.8)
Deferred income taxes164.9
Other liabilities7.3
Total decrease in goodwill$(232.5)

The purchase price allocation reflects preliminary fair value estimates based on management’s analysis, including preliminary work performed by third-party valuation specialists. We will continue to obtain information to assist in determining the fair value of net assets acquired during the measurement period.
Intangible assets include $1,354.9 million related to the Popeyes brand, $40.9 million related to franchise agreements and $9.4 million related to favorable leases. The Popeyes brand has been assigned an indefinite life and, therefore, will not be amortized, but rather tested annually for impairment. Franchise agreements have a weighted average amortization period of 17 years. Favorable leases have a weighted average amortization period of 14 years.
Goodwill attributable to the Popeyes Acquisition will not be amortizable or deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill is considered to represent the value associated with the workforce and synergies anticipated to be realized as a combined company. We have not yet allocated goodwill related to the Popeyes Acquisition to reporting units for goodwill impairment testing purposes. Goodwill will be allocated to reporting units when the purchase price allocation is finalized during the measurement period.
The Popeyes Acquisition is not material to our consolidated financial statements, and therefore, supplemental pro forma financial information related to the acquisition is not included herein.


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Note 3.2. Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
We have prepared the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements (the “Financial Statements”) in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. Therefore, the Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC and Canadian securities regulatory authorities on February 17, 2017.22, 2024.
The Financial Statements include our accounts and the accounts of entities in which we have a controlling financial interest, the usual condition of which is ownership of a majority voting interest. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Investments in other affiliates that are owned 50% or less where we have significant influence are accounted for by the equity method.
We also consider for consolidation entities All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in which we have certain interests, where the controlling financial interest may be achieved through arrangements that do not involve voting interests. Such an entity, known as a variable interest entity (“VIE”), is required to be consolidated by its primary beneficiary.
Tim Hortons has historically entered into certain arrangements in which an operator acquires the right to operate a restaurant, but Tim Hortons owns the restaurant’s assets. We perform an analysis to determine if the legal entity in which operations are conducted is a VIE and consolidate a VIE entity if we also determine Tim Hortons is the entity’s primary beneficiary (“Restaurant VIEs”). As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we determined that we are the primary beneficiary of 38 and 96 Restaurant VIEs, respectively. As Tim Hortons, Burger King, and Popeyes franchise and master franchise arrangements provide the franchise and master franchise entities the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact their economic performance, we do not consider ourselves the primary beneficiary of any such entity that might be a VIE.consolidation.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation have been included in the Financial Statements. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the full year.
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP and related rules and regulations of the SEC requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Certain prior yearThe carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, accounts and notes receivable and accounts and drafts payable approximate fair value based on the short-term nature of these amounts.

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Supplier Finance Programs
Our TH business includes individually negotiated contracts with suppliers, which include payment terms that range up to 120 days. A global financial institution offers a voluntary supply chain finance (“SCF”) program to certain TH vendors, which provides suppliers that elect to participate with the ability to elect early payment, which is discounted based on the payment terms and a rate based on RBI's credit rating, which may be beneficial to the vendor. Participation in the accompanying Financial StatementsSCF program is at the sole discretion of the suppliers and notesfinancial institution and we are not a party to the Financial Statements have been reclassifiedarrangements between the suppliers and the financial institution. Our obligations to suppliers are not affected by the suppliers’ decisions to participate in order to be comparablethe SCF program and our payment terms remain the same based on the original supplier invoicing terms and conditions. No guarantees are provided by us or any of our subsidiaries in connection with the current year classifications. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported net income.SCF Program.
Our confirmed outstanding obligations under the SCF program at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 totaled $16 million and $36 million, respectively, and are classified as Accounts and drafts payable in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. All activity related to the obligations is classified as Cost of sales in our condensed consolidated statements of operations and presented within cash flows from operating activities in our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.
Note 4.3. New Accounting Pronouncements
Revenue RecognitionSegment Reporting – In May 2014,November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”(“FASB”) issued a new single comprehensive modelguidance that expands segment disclosures for public entities, including requiring disclosure of significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. In August 2015, the FASB deferred adoptionchief operating decision maker (“CODM”), the title and position of the new standard by one year. Several updates have been issued since to clarifyCODM and an explanation of how the implementation guidance.CODM uses reported measures of segment profit or loss in assessing segment performance and allocating resources. The new guidance supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance, enhances revenue recognitionalso expands disclosures about a reportable segment’s profit or loss and is now effective commencingassets in 2018. The guidance allows for eitherinterim periods and clarifies that a full retrospectivepublic entity may report additional measures of segment profit if the CODM uses more than one measure of a segment’s profit or modified retrospective transition method. We currently expect to apply the modified retrospective transition method.
We have performed a preliminary analysis of the impact of the new revenue recognition guidance and developed a comprehensive plan for the implementation. The project plan includes analyzing the impact on our current revenue streams, comparing our historical accounting policies to the new guidance, and identifying potential differences from applying the requirements of the new guidance to our contracts. Under current accounting guidance, we recognize initial franchise fees when we have performed all material obligations and services, which generally occurs when the franchised restaurant opens. Under the new guidance, we anticipate deferring the initial franchise fees and recognizing revenue over the term of the related franchise agreement. We anticipate that the new guidance will also change our reporting of advertising fund contributions from franchisees and the related advertising expenditures, which are currently reported on a net basis in our consolidated balance sheet. Under the current guidance, as of the balance sheet date, advertising fund contributions received may not equal

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advertising expenditures for the period due to the timing of promotions. To the extent that contributions received exceeded advertising expenditures, the excess contributions are treated as a deferred liability. To the extent that advertising expenditures temporarily exceeded advertising fund contributions, the difference is recorded as a receivable from the fund. Under the new guidance, we anticipate advertising fund contributions from franchisees and advertising fund expenditures will be reported on a gross basis and the related advertising fund revenues and expenses may be reported in different periods.
We anticipate that estimated breakage income on gift cards will be recognized as gift cards are utilized instead of our current policy of deferring the breakage income until it is deemed remote that the unused gift card balance will be redeemed. We do not believe this guidance will materially impact our recognition of revenue from Company restaurant sales, our recognition of royalty revenues from franchisees, or our recognition of revenues from property rentals.
Lease Accounting – In February 2016, the FASB issued new guidance on leases.loss. The new guidance requires lessees to recognize on the balance sheet the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by finance anddoes not remove existing segment disclosure requirements or change how a public entity identifies its operating leases with lease terms of more than 12 months, as well as enhanced disclosures.segments, aggregates those operating segments, or determines its reportable segments. The amendment requires the recognition and measurement of leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach andguidance is effective commencingfor annual disclosures for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and subsequent interim periods with early adoption permitted, and requires retrospective application to all prior periods presented in 2019. We expect this new guidance to cause a material increase to our assets and liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet since we have a significant number of operating lease arrangements for which we are the lessee.financial statements. We are currently evaluating the impact that adoption of this guidance will have on our consolidated statements of operations. We do not expect the adoption of this new guidance to have a material impact on our cash flows and liquidity.
Derivative Contract Novations on Existing Hedges – In March 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standards update that clarifies that a change in the counterparty to a derivative instrument that has been designated as a hedging instrument under existing accounting guidance does not, in and of itself, require de-designation of that hedging relationship provided that all other hedge accounting criteria continue to be met. We adopted this new guidance on a prospective basis on January 1, 2017. Adoption did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Equity Method Accounting – In March 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standards update which eliminates the requirement to retrospectively apply the equity method to an investment that subsequently qualifies for such accounting as a result of an increase in level of ownership interest or degree of influence. We adopted this new guidance on a prospective basis on January 1, 2017. Adoption did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting – In March 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standards update to simplify several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures and statutory withholding requirements, as well as statement of cash flows presentation. The transition requirement is mostly modified retrospective, with the exception of recognition of excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies which requires prospective adoption. We adopted this new guidance on January 1, 2017. The adoption of this new guidance resulted in recognition of excess tax benefits as a reduction in the provision for income taxes rather than an addition to common shares, as required by previous accounting guidance. The adoption of this new guidance resulted in a 6.8% and 4.5% reduction in our effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively. We will continue to estimate forfeitures instead of accounting for them as they occur as permitted by the new standard. The adoption of the other provisions of this new guidance did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments – In August 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standards update to reduce the existing diversity in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. The amendments are effective for 2018. We do not expect the adoption of this new guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory – In October 2016, the FASB issued guidance amending the accounting for income taxes. The new guidance requires the recognition of the income tax consequences of an intercompany asset transfer, other than transfers of inventory, when the transfer occurs. For intercompany transfers of inventory, the income tax effects will continue to be deferred until the inventory has been sold to a third party. The amendment is effective for 2018. We are currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this new guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.disclosures upon adoption and expect to provide additional detail and disclosures under this new guidance.
Goodwill ImpairmentImprovements to Income Tax Disclosures – In January 2017,December 2023, the FASB issued guidance that expands income tax disclosures for public entities, including requiring enhanced disclosures related to simplify how an entity measures goodwill impairment by removing the second step of the two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test. An entity will no longer perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation to measure goodwill impairment. Instead, impairment will be measured at the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of a reporting unit; however, the loss recognized should not exceed

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the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. The amendment requires prospective adoption andguidance is effective commencing in 2020for annual disclosures for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted.
Hedge Accounting – In August 2017, The guidance should be applied on a prospective basis, with retrospective application to all prior periods presented in the FASB issued guidance to (1) improve the transparency and understandability of information conveyed to financial statement users about an entity's risk management activities by better aligning the entity's financial reporting for hedging relationships with those risk management activities and (2) reduce the complexity of and simplify the application of hedge accounting by preparers. The amendment is effective commencing in 2019 with early adoptionstatements permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this new guidance will have on our disclosures upon adoption and expect to provide additional detail and disclosures under this new guidance.


Note 4. Leases
Property revenues consist primarily of lease income from operating leases and earned income on direct financing leases and sales-type leases with franchisees as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20242023
Lease income - operating leases
Minimum lease payments$94 $98 
Variable lease payments108 96 
Subtotal - lease income from operating leases202 194 
Earned income on direct financing and sales-type leases
Total property revenues$206 $196 

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Note 5. Revenue Recognition
Contract Liabilities
Contract liabilities consist of deferred revenue resulting from initial and renewal franchise fees paid by franchisees, as well as upfront fees paid by master franchisees, which are generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the underlying agreement. We may recognize unamortized franchise fees and upfront fees when a contract with a franchisee or master franchisee is modified and is accounted for as a termination of the existing contract. We classify these contract liabilities as Other liabilities, net in our condensed consolidated financial statements.balance sheets. The following table reflects the change in contract liabilities on a consolidated basis between December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024 (in millions):
Contract Liabilities
Balance at December 31, 2023$555 
Recognized during period and included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the year(19)
Increase, excluding amounts recognized as revenue during the period13 
Impact of foreign currency translation(4)
Balance at March 31, 2024$545 
The following table illustrates estimated revenues expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) on a consolidated basis as of March 31, 2024 (in millions):
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized in
Remainder of 2024$42 
202554 
202650 
202747 
202844 
Thereafter308 
Total$545 
Disaggregation of Total Revenues
As described in Note 16, Segment Reporting, during the fourth quarter of 2023, we revised our internal reporting structure, which resulted in a change to our operating and reportable segments. As a result, we manage each of our brands’ United States and Canada operations as an operating and reportable segment and our international operations as an operating and reportable segment.
The following tables disaggregate revenue by segment (in millions):
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
THBKPLKFHSINTLTotal
Sales$638 $58 $23 $10 $— $729 
Royalties77 116 75 17 188 473 
Property revenues147 56 — — 206 
Franchise fees and other revenue13 33 
Advertising revenues and other services70 117 75 15 21 298 
Total revenues$939 $350 $178 $50 $222 $1,739 

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Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
THBKPLKFHSINTLTotal
Sales$618 $19 $21 $10 $— $668 
Royalties71 113 68 17 173 442 
Property revenues137 55 — 196 
Franchise fees and other revenue13 30 
Advertising revenues and other services62 106 66 16 254 
Total revenues$893 $297 $160 $37 $203 $1,590 
Note 5.6. Earnings per Unit
Partnership uses the two-class method in the computation of earnings per unit. Pursuant to the terms of the partnership agreement, RBI, as the holder of the Class A common units, is entitled to receive distributions from Partnership in an amount equal to the aggregate dividends payable by RBI to holders of RBI common shares, and the holders of Class B exchangeable limited partnership units (the “Partnership exchangeable units”) are entitled to receive distributions from Partnership in an amount per unit equal to the dividends payable by RBI on each RBI common share. Partnership’s net income available to common unitholders is allocated between the Class A common units and Partnership exchangeable units on a fully-distributed basis and reflects residual net income after noncontrolling interests and Partnership preferred unit distributions.interests. Basic and diluted earnings per Class A common unit is determined by dividing net income allocated to Class A common unit holders by the weighted average number of Class A common units outstanding for the period. Basic and diluted earnings per Partnership exchangeable unit is determined by dividing net income allocated to the Partnership exchangeable units by the weighted average number of Partnership exchangeable units outstanding during the period.
There are no dilutive securities for Partnership as the exercise of stock optionsRBI equity awards will not affect the number of Class A common units or Partnership exchangeable units outstanding. However, the issuance of RBI shares by RBI in future periods will affect the allocation of net income attributable to common unitholders between Partnership’s Class A common units and Partnership exchangeable units.
The following table summarizes the basic and diluted earnings per unit calculations (in millions, except per unit amounts):

Three Months Ended
March 31,
20242023
Allocation of net income among partner interests:
Net income allocated to Class A common unitholders$230 $189 
Net income allocated to Partnership exchangeable unitholders97 87 
Net income attributable to common unitholders$327 $276 
Denominator - basic and diluted partnership units:
Weighted average Class A common units202 202 
Weighted average Partnership exchangeable units134 143 
Earnings per unit - basic and diluted:
Class A common units (a)$1.14 $0.94 
Partnership exchangeable units (a)$0.73 $0.61 
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Allocation of net income among partner interests:       
Net income allocated to Class A common unitholders$91.3
 $86.3
 $231.0
 $227.2
Net income allocated to Partnership exchangeable unitholders87.7
 83.8
 222.3
 222.0
Net income attributable to common unitholders$179.0
 $170.1
 $453.3
 $449.2
        
Denominator - basic and diluted partnership units:       
Weighted average Class A common units202.0
 202.0
 202.0
 202.0
Weighted average Partnership exchangeable units226.8
 227.1
 226.9
 228.0
Total weighted average basic and diluted units outstanding428.8
 429.1
 428.9
 430.0
        
Earnings per unit - basic and diluted:       
Class A common units$0.45
 $0.43
 $1.14
 $1.12
Partnership exchangeable units$0.39
 $0.37
 $0.98
 $0.97
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Note 6.7. Intangible Assets, net and Goodwill
Intangible assets, net and goodwill consist of the following (in millions):

As of
March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
GrossAccumulated AmortizationNetGrossAccumulated AmortizationNet
Identifiable assets subject to amortization:
   Franchise agreements$735 $(353)$382 $727 $(348)$379 
   Favorable leases80 (54)26 81 (54)27 
      Subtotal815 (407)408 808 (402)406 
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
   Tim Hortons brand
$6,299 $— $6,299 $6,423 $— $6,423 
   Burger King brand
2,092 — 2,092 2,107 — 2,107 
   Popeyes brand
1,355 — 1,355 1,355 — 1,355 
   Firehouse Subs brand
816 — 816 816 — 816 
      Subtotal10,562 — 10,562 10,701 — 10,701 
Intangible assets, net$10,970 $11,107 
Goodwill:
TH segment$4,042 $4,118 
BK segment239 232 
PLK segment844 844 
FHS segment193 193 
INTL segment384 388 
      Total$5,702 $5,775 
 As of
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Gross Accumulated Amortization Net
Identifiable assets subject to amortization:           
   Franchise agreements$724.3
 $(160.3) $564.0
 $655.1
 $(132.4) $522.7
   Favorable leases460.1
 (184.9) 275.2
 436.0
 (149.7) 286.3
      Subtotal1,184.4
 (345.2) 839.2
 1,091.1
 (282.1) 809.0
Indefinite lived intangible assets:           
   Tim Hortons brand
$6,776.9
 $
 $6,776.9
 $6,341.6
 $
 $6,341.6
   Burger King brand
2,150.8
 
 2,150.8
 2,077.4
 
 2,077.4
   Popeyes brand
1,354.9
 
 1,354.9
 
 
 
      Subtotal10,282.6
 
 10,282.6
 8,419.0
 
 8,419.0
Intangible assets, net    $11,121.8
     $9,228.0
            
Goodwill           
   Tim Hortons segment$4,356.9
     $4,087.8
    
   Burger King segment607.6
     587.3
    
   Popeyes segment845.8
     
    
      Total$5,810.3
     $4,675.1
    
Amortization expense on intangible assets totaled $18.7$9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2024 and $18.1 million for the same period in the prior year. Amortization expense on intangible assets totaled $54.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and $54.2 million for the same period in the prior year.2023. The change in thefranchise agreements, brands and goodwill balances during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2024 was primarily due principally to the addition of goodwill and the Popeyes brand from the Popeyes Acquisition, and to a lesser extent, the impact of foreign currency translation.

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Note 7.8. Equity Method Investments
The aggregate carrying amountamounts of our equity method investments was $156.8were $160 million and $151.1$163 million as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2016,2023, respectively, and isare included as a component of otherOther assets, net in our accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Our Tim Hortons (“TH”) business and Burger King (“BK”) business both have
Except for the following equity method investments, no quoted market prices are available for our other equity method investments. OurThe aggregate market value of our 14.7% equity interest in Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (“Carrols”) based on the quoted market price on March 31, 2024 was approximately $90 million. Refer to Note 15, Commitments and Contingencies, for a description of the announced Carrols acquisition. The aggregate market value of our 9.4% equity interest in BK Brasil Operação e Assessoria a Restaurantes S.A. based on the quoted market price on March 31, 2024 was approximately $18 million. The aggregate market value of our 4.2% equity interest in TH International Limited based on the quoted market price on March 31, 2024 was approximately $8 million.
We have equity interests in entities that own or franchise Tim Hortons, Burger King and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (“PLK”) business does notrestaurants. Sales, franchise and property revenues recognized from franchisees that are owned or franchised by entities in which we have anyan equity method investments. Select information aboutinterest consist of the following (in millions):

Three Months Ended
March 31,
20242023
Revenues from affiliates:
Royalties$101 $92 
Advertising revenues and other services20 18 
Property revenues
Franchise fees and other revenue
Sales
Total$139 $128 
At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had $59 million and $61 million, respectively, of accounts receivable, net from our most significant equity method investments based on the carrying value as of September 30, 2017, was as follows:
EntityCountryEquity Interest
TIMWEN PartnershipCanada50.0%
Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.United States20.7%
Pangaea Foods (China) Holdings, Ltd.China27.5%
which were recorded in Accounts and notes receivable, net in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.
With respect to our TH business, the most significant equity method investment is our 50% joint venture interest with The Wendy’s Company (the “TIMWEN Partnership”), which jointly holds real estate underlying Canadian combination restaurants. Distributions received from this joint venture were $2.7$3 million and $2.7$2 million during the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2024 and 2016,2023, respectively. Distributions received from this joint venture were $8.1
Associated with the TIMWEN Partnership, we recognized $5 million and $8.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
The aggregate market value of our equity interest in Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (“Carrols”), the most significant equity method investment for our BK business, based on the quoted market price on September 30, 2017, was approximately $102.6 million. No quoted market prices are available for our other equity method investments.
We have equity interests in entities that own or franchise Tim Hortons or Burger King restaurants. Franchise and property revenues recognized from franchisees that are owned or franchised by entities in which we have an equity interest consist of the following (in millions):
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Revenues from affiliates:       
Franchise royalties$39.2
 $34.9
 $121.1
 $94.2
Property revenues7.2
 6.9
 20.1
 21.1
Franchise fees and other revenue3.7
 6.8
 14.7
 14.7
Total$50.1
 $48.6
 $155.9
 $130.0
We recognized $5.3 million and $5.1$4 million of rent expense associated with the TIMWEN Partnership during the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2024 and 2016,2023, respectively. We recognized $14.7 million and $14.7 million of rent expense associated with the TIMWEN Partnership during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we had $27.8 million and $25.7 million, respectively, of accounts receivable, net from our equity method investments which were recorded in accounts and notes receivable, net in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.
(Income) loss from equity method investments reflects our share of investee net income or loss and non-cash dilution gains or losses from changes in our ownership interests in equity method investees and basis difference amortization. We recorded an increase to the carrying value of our equity method investment balance and a non-cash dilution gain of $11.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The dilution gain resulted from the issuance of capital stock by one of our equity method investees, which reduced our ownership interest in this equity method investment. The dilution gain we recorded in connection with the issuance of capital stock reflects adjustments to the difference between the amount of underlying equity in the net assets of the equity method investee before and after their issuance of capital stock.investees.


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Note 8.9. Other Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities, net
Other accrued liabilities (current) and otherOther liabilities, net (noncurrent) consist of the following (in millions):
As of
March 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Current:
Distribution payable$261 $245 
Interest payable91 67 
Accrued compensation and benefits67 147 
Taxes payable96 129 
Deferred income84 77 
Accrued advertising expenses45 58 
Restructuring and other provisions16 18 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities148 147 
Other85 117 
Other accrued liabilities$893 $1,005 
Noncurrent:
Taxes payable$60 $57 
Contract liabilities545 555 
Derivatives liabilities98 227 
Unfavorable leases38 42 
Accrued pension35 34 
Deferred income63 57 
Other23 24 
Other liabilities, net$862 $996 
 As of
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Current:   
Dividend payable$160.3
 $146.1
Interest payable63.9
 63.3
Accrued compensation and benefits65.5
 60.5
Taxes payable83.2
 43.3
Deferred income49.7
 54.7
Closed property reserve11.1
 11.0
Restructuring and other provisions10.6
 9.1
Other86.3
 81.3
Other accrued liabilities$530.6
 $469.3
    
Noncurrent:   
Unfavorable leases$264.7
 $275.8
Taxes payable390.0
 252.2
Accrued pension77.5
 82.9
Derivatives liabilities479.2
 55.1
Lease liability26.0
 27.2
Deferred income40.5
 27.1
Other76.1
 64.6
Other liabilities, net$1,354.0
 $784.9
Note 9.10. Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt consists of the following (in millions):
As of
March 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Term Loan B$5,162 $5,175 
Term Loan A1,275 1,275 
3.875% First Lien Senior Notes due 20281,550 1,550 
3.50% First Lien Senior Notes due 2029750 750 
5.75% First Lien Senior Notes due 2025500 500 
4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2028750 750 
4.00% Second Lien Senior Notes due 20302,900 2,900 
TH Facility and other137 143 
Less: unamortized deferred financing costs and deferred issue discount(117)(122)
Total debt, net12,907 12,921 
    Less: current maturities of debt(75)(67)
Total long-term debt$12,832 $12,854 

 As of
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Term Loan Facility (due February 17, 2024)$6,404.8
 $5,046.1
2017 4.25% Senior Notes (due May 15, 2024)1,500.0
 
2015 4.625% Senior Notes (due January 15, 2022)1,250.0
 1,250.0
2017 5.00% Senior Notes (due October 15, 2025)1,300.0
 
2014 6.00% Senior Notes (due April 1, 2022)1,000.0
 2,250.0
Tim Hortons Notes (a)5.2
 40.6
Other86.1
 85.4
Less: unamortized deferred financing costs and deferred issue discount(185.8) (187.1)
Total debt, net11,360.3
 8,485.0
    Less: current maturities of debt(56.7) (74.8)
Total long-term debt$11,303.6
 $8,410.2
(a)$35.6 million of Tim Hortons Notes were repaid on June 1, 2017, the original maturity date.

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Refinancing of Credit Facilities
On February 17, 2017, two of our subsidiaries (the “Borrowers”) entered into a second amendment (the “Second Amendment”) to the credit agreement governing our senior secured term loan facility (the “Term Loan Facility”) and our senior secured revolving credit facility of up to $500.0 million of revolving extensions of credit outstanding at any time (including revolving loans, swingline loans and letters of credit) (the “Revolving Credit Facility” and together with the Term Loan Facility, the “Credit Facilities”). Under the Second Amendment, (i) the outstanding aggregate principal amount under our Term Loan Facility was decreased to $4,900.0 million as a result of a repayment of $146.1 million from cash on hand, (ii) the interest rate applicable to our Term Loan Facility was reduced to, at our option, either (a) a base rate plus an applicable margin equal to 1.25%, or (b) a Eurocurrency rate plus an applicable margin equal to 2.25%, (iii) the maturity of our Term Loan Facility was extended from December 12, 2021 to February 17, 2024, and (iv) the Borrowers and their subsidiaries were provided with additional flexibility under certain negative covenants, including incurrence of indebtedness, making of investments, dispositions and restricted payments, and prepayment of subordinated indebtedness. Except as described herein, the Second Amendment did not materially change the terms of the Credit Facilities.
In connection with the Second Amendment, we capitalized approximately $11.3 million in debt issuance costs and recorded a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $20.4 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The loss on early extinguishment of debt primarily reflects the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts.
Incremental Term Loans
In connection with the Popeyes Acquisition, we obtained an incremental term loan in the aggregate principal amount of $1,300.0 million (the “Incremental Term Loan No. 1”) under our Term Loan Facility. Also, simultaneously and in connection with the issuance of the 2017 4.25% Senior Notes (described below), we obtained an additional incremental term loan in the aggregate principal amount of $250.0 million (the "Incremental Term Loan No. 2" and together with the Incremental Term Loan No. 1, the "Incremental Term Loans") under our Term Loan Facility. The Incremental Term Loans bear interest at the same rate as the Term Loan Facility and also mature on February 17, 2024. In connection with the Incremental Term Loan No. 1, Popeyes was included as loan guarantor and its assets as collateral, under the Credit Facilities. Except as described herein, there were no other material changes to the terms of the Credit Facilities. Debt issuance costs capitalized in connection with the Incremental Term Loans were approximately $23.0 million.
Revolving Credit Facility
As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2024, we had no amounts outstanding under our Revolving Credit Facility.Facility, had $2 million of letters of credit issued against the Revolving Credit Facility, and our borrowing availability under our Revolving Credit Facility was $1,248 million. Funds available under the Revolving Credit Facility may be used to repay other debt, finance debt or RBI share repurchases toor repurchases of Partnership exchangeable units, fund acquisitions or capital expenditures and for other general corporate purposes. We have a $125.0$125 million letter of credit sublimit as part of the Revolving Credit Facility, which reduces our borrowing availability thereunder by the cumulative amount of outstanding letters of credit.
TH Facility
One of our subsidiaries entered into a non-revolving delayed drawdown term credit facility in a total aggregate principal amount of C$225 million with a maturity date of October 4, 2025 (the “TH Facility”). The interest rate applicable to the TH Facility is the Canadian Bankers’ Acceptance rate plus an applicable margin equal to 1.40% or the Prime Rate plus an applicable margin equal to 0.40%, at our option. Obligations under the TH Facility are guaranteed by four of our subsidiaries, and amounts borrowed under the TH Facility are secured by certain parcels of real estate. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2024, we had $1.6approximately C$177 million outstanding under the TH Facility with a weighted average interest rate of letters6.69%.
Restrictions and Covenants
As of credit issued against theMarch 31, 2024, we were in compliance with all applicable financial debt covenants under our senior secured term loan facilities and Revolving Credit Facility and our borrowing availability was $498.4 million.
2017 4.25% Senior Notes
On May 17, 2017,(together the Borrowers entered into an indenture (the "2017 4.25% Senior Notes Indenture""Credit Facilities") in connection with, the issuance of $1,500.0 million of 4.25% first lien senior notes due May 15, 2024 (the "2017 4.25% Senior Notes"). No principal payments are due until maturity and interest is paid semi-annually. We expect to use the net proceeds from the offering of the 2017 4.25% Senior Notes, together with other sources of liquidity, to redeem all or a portion of the outstanding Class A 9.0% cumulative compounding perpetual voting preferred shares and for other general corporate purposes. In connection with the issuance of the 2017 4.25% Senior Notes, we capitalized approximately $12.6 million in debt issuance costs.
Obligations under the 2017 4.25% Senior Notes are guaranteed on a senior secured basis, jointly and severally, by the Borrowers and substantially all of the Borrowers' Canadian and U.S. subsidiaries, including The TDL Group Corp., Burger King Worldwide, Inc., Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. and substantially all of their respective Canadian and U.S. subsidiaries (the "Note Guarantors"). The 2017 4.25% Senior Notes are first lien senior secured obligations and rank equal in right of payment with all of the existing and future senior debt of the Borrowers and Note Guarantors, including borrowings and guarantees of the Credit Facilities.
Our 2017 4.25% Senior Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part, on or after May 15, 2020 at the redemption prices set forth in the 2017 4.25% Senior Notes Indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, at the date of redemption. The 2017 4.25% Senior Notes Indenture also contains optional redemption provisions related to tender offers, change of control and equity offerings, among others.

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2017 5.00% Senior Notes
On August 28, 2017, the Borrowers entered into an indenture (the "2017 5.00% Senior Notes Indenture") in connection with the issuance of $1,300.0 million of 5.00% second lien senior notes due October 15, 2025 (the "2017 5.00% Senior Notes"). No principal payments are due until maturity and interest is paid semi-annually. The net proceeds from the offering of the 2017 5.00% Senior Notes were used to redeem $1,250.0 million of the 2014 6.00% Senior Notes and pay related redemption premiums. In connection with the issuance of the 2017 5.00% Senior Notes, we capitalized approximately $10.1 million in debt issuance costs. In connection with the redemption of the 2014 6.00% Senior Notes, we recorded a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $58.2 million that primarily reflects the payment of premiums to redeem the notesTH Facility, and the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs.
Obligations under the 2017 5.00%indentures governing our Senior Notes are guaranteed on a second priority senior secured basis, jointly and severally, by the Note Guarantors. The 2017 5.00% Senior Notes are second lien senior secured obligations and rank equal in right of payment with all of the existing and future senior debt of the Borrowers and Note Guarantors, including borrowings and guarantees of the Credit Facilities.
Our 2017 5.00% Senior Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part, on or after October 15, 2020 at the redemption prices set forth in the 2017 5.00% Senior Notes Indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, at the date of redemption. The 2017 5.00% Senior Notes Indenture also contains optional redemption provisions related to tender offers, change of control and equity offerings, among others.Notes.
Fair Value Measurement
The following table presents the fair value of our variable rate term debt and senior notes, is estimated using inputs based on bid and offer prices that are Level 2 inputs, and was $11.6 billion and $8.8 billion at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, compared to a principal carrying amount of $11.5 billion and $8.6 billion, respectively on the same dates.(in millions):
As of
March 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
Fair value of our variable term debt and senior notes$12,343 $12,401 
Principal carrying amount of our variable term debt and senior notes12,887 12,900 
Interest Expense, net
Interest expense, net consists of the following (in millions):
Three Months Ended March 31,
20242023
Debt (a)$148 $138 
Finance lease obligations
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount
Interest income(11)(7)
    Interest expense, net$148 $142 
(a)Amount includes $11 million and $15 million benefit during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, related to the quarterly net settlements of our cross-currency rate swaps and amortization of the Excluded Component as defined in Note 13, Derivative Instruments.
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Debt$131.2
 $103.6
 $350.1
 $308.3
Capital lease obligations5.4
 5.2
 15.4
 15.0
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount8.5
 9.8
 25.2
 29.1
Interest income(9.1) (1.3) (15.3) (2.8)
    Interest expense, net$136.0
 $117.3
 $375.4
 $349.6
Other
On March 27, 2017, we repaid $155.5 million of debt assumed in connection with the Popeyes Acquisition.
Note 10.11. Income Taxes
Our effective tax rate was 13.4% and 15.3%17.2% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively.March 31, 2024. The effective tax rate during this period was primarily athe result of the mix of income from multiple tax jurisdictions, the impact of ourinternal financing structure, excessarrangements, equity-based compensation and recently implemented Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development related tax benefits from share-based compensation as a resultchanges.
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Our effective tax rate was 21.3% and 20.7%9.1% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively.March 31, 2023. The effective tax rate during this period was primarily a result ofreflects the mix of income from multiple tax jurisdictions, and the impact of ourinternal financing structure.arrangements and favorable structural changes implemented in 2022.
Note 11.12. Equity
During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2024, Partnership exchanged 155,9862,220 Partnership exchangeable units pursuant to exchange notices received. In accordance with the terms of the partnership agreement, Partnership satisfied the exchange notices by exchanging these Partnership exchangeable units for the same number of newly issued RBI common

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shares.additional Class A common units to RBI in an amount equal to the number of RBI common shares exchanged. The issuances of shares waswere accounted for as a capital contributioncontributions by RBI to Partnership. The exchanges of Partnership exchangeable units were recorded as increases to the Class A common units balance within partner’spartners’ capital in our consolidated balance sheet in an amount equal to the market value of the newly issued RBI common shares and a reduction to the Partnership exchangeable units balance within partner’spartners’ capital of our consolidated balance sheet in an amount equal to the cash paid by Partnership, if any, and the market value of the newly issued RBI common shares. Pursuant to the terms of the partnership agreement, upon the exchange of Partnership exchangeable units, each such Partnership exchangeable unit wasis automatically deemed cancelled concurrently with the exchange.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following table displays the changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) (in millions):
DerivativesPensionsForeign Currency TranslationAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at December 31, 2023$675 $(17)$(1,643)$(985)
Foreign currency translation adjustment— — (240)(240)
Net change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax203 — — 203 
Amounts reclassified to earnings of cash flow hedges, net of tax(22)— — (22)
Balance at March 31, 2024$856 $(17)$(1,883)$(1,044)


 Derivatives Pensions Foreign Currency Translation Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balances at December 31, 2016$533.1
 $(32.8) $(1,855.7) $(1,355.4)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
 
 884.2
 884.2
Net change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax(365.5) 
 
 (365.5)
Amounts reclassified to earnings of cash flow hedges, net of tax17.9
 
 
 17.9
Pension and post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax
 (0.1) 
 (0.1)
Amortization of prior service (credits) costs, net of tax
 (1.3) 
 (1.3)
Amortization of actuarial (gains) losses, net of tax
 1.5
 
 1.5
Balances at September 30, 2017$185.5
 $(32.7) $(971.5) $(818.7)
The following table displays the reclassifications out of AOCI (in millions):
    Amounts Reclassified from AOCI
  Affected Line Item in the Statement of Operations Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Details about AOCI Components  2017 2016 2017 2016
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:          
Interest rate derivative contracts Interest expense, net $(8.2) $(5.9) $(23.1) $(15.3)
Forward-currency contracts Cost of sales (1.2) (1.4) (1.1) 1.1
  Total before tax (9.4) (7.3) (24.2) (14.2)
  Income tax (expense) benefit 2.5
 1.9
 6.3
 3.7
  Net of tax $(6.9) $(5.4) $(17.9) $(10.5)
Defined benefit pension:          
Amortization of prior service credits (costs) SG&A (a) $0.7
 $0.7
 $2.1
 $2.2
Amortization of actuarial gains (losses) SG&A (a) (0.3) (0.1) (0.8) (0.3)
  Total before tax 0.4
 0.6
 1.3
 1.9
  Income tax (expense) benefit (0.2) (0.3) (1.5) (0.8)
  Net of tax $0.2
 $0.3
 $(0.2) $1.1
           
Total reclassifications Net of tax $(6.7) $(5.1) $(18.1) $(9.4)

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Note 12. Partnership Preferred Units
We have 68,530,939 Partnership preferred units issued to RBI. Under the terms of the partnership agreement, Partnership is required to make distributions on the Partnership preferred units (all of which are owned by RBI) that correspond to preferred dividends declared and payable by RBI on the 68,530,939 Class A 9.0% cumulative compounding perpetual voting preferred shares of RBI (“Preferred Shares”) sold by RBI to a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
The Preferred Shares may be redeemed at RBI’s option on and after December 12, 2017. After December 12, 2024, holders of not less than a majority of the outstanding Preferred Shares may cause RBI to redeem their Preferred Shares. In either case, the redemption price is $48.109657 per Preferred Share plus accrued and unpaid dividends, plus or minus any unpaid make-whole dividend and any additional dividends (the “redemption price”). The redemption price may be reduced if the make-whole dividend formula described above indicates the after-tax net dividends paid to the holder of the Preferred Shares from the original issue date through the redemption date will exceed the after-tax net dividends that would have been paid if we were a U.S. corporation. Holders of the Preferred Shares also hold a contingently exercisable option to cause RBI to redeem their Preferred Shares at the redemption price in the event of a change of control. In the event the Preferred Shares are redeemed for cash, Partnership is required to make a distribution on the Partnership preferred units in an amount sufficient for RBI to fund the redemption amount.
Note 13. Derivative Instruments
Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
We enter into derivative instruments for risk management purposes, including derivatives designated as cash flow hedges and derivatives designated as net investment hedges and those utilized as economic hedges. We use derivatives to manage our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates and currency exchange rates.
Interest Rate Swaps
During 2015,At March 31, 2024, we entered into a series ofhad outstanding receive-variable, pay-fixed interest rate swaps with a total notional value of $2,500.0$3,500 million to hedge the variability in the interest payments on a portion of our Term Loan FacilityFacilities, including any subsequent refinancing or replacement of the Term Loan Facilities, beginning May 28, 2015,August 31, 2021 through the expirationtermination date of October 31, 2028. Additionally, at March 31, 2024, we also had outstanding receive-variable, pay-fixed interest rate swaps with a total notional value of $500 million to hedge the variability in the interest payments on a portion of our Term Loan Facilities effective September 30, 2019 through the termination date of September 30, 2026. Following the discontinuance of the final swapU.S. dollar LIBOR after June 30, 2023, the interest rate on March 31, 2021, resetting each March 31.all these interest rate swaps transitioned from LIBOR to SOFR, with no impact to hedge effectiveness and no change in accounting treatment as a result of applicable accounting relief guidance for the transition away from LIBOR. At inception, all of these interest rate swaps were designated as cash flow hedges for hedge accounting, and as such, the effective portion ofaccounting. The unrealized changes in market value isare recorded in AOCI, net of tax, and reclassified into earningsinterest expense during the period in which the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. Gains and losses from hedge ineffectiveness are recognized in current earnings.
During 2015, we settled certain interest rate swaps and recognized aThe net unrealized loss of $84.6 million in AOCI at the date of settlement. This amount will be reclassified into interest expense, net as the original hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. The amount of pre-tax lossesgains in connection with these net unrealized gains in AOCI as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2024 that we expect to be reclassified into interest expense within the next 12 months is $12.4$129 million.
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Cross-Currency Rate Swaps
To protect the value of our investments in our foreign operations against adverse changes in foreign currency exchange rates, we hedge a portion of our net investment in one or more of our foreign subsidiaries by using cross-currency rate swaps. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2024, we had outstanding cross-currency rate swap contracts between the Canadian dollar and U.S. dollar and the Euroeuro and U.S. dollar that have been designated as net investment hedges of a portion of our equity in foreign operations in those currencies. The component of the gains and losses on our net investment in these designated foreign operations driven by changes in foreign exchange rates are economically partly offset by movements in the fair value of our cross currencycross-currency swap contracts. The fair value of the swaps is calculated each period with changes in fair value reported in AOCI, net of tax. Such amounts will remain in AOCI until the complete or substantially complete liquidation of our investment in the underlying foreign operations.
We terminated and settled our previousAt March 31, 2024, we had outstanding cross-currency rate swaps in June 2017, with an aggregate notional value of $5,000.0 million, between the Canadian dollar and U.S. dollar. In connection with this termination, we received $763.5 million which is reflected as a source of cash provided by investing activities in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. The unrealized gains totaled $533.4 million, net of tax, as of the termination date and will remain in AOCI until the complete or substantially complete liquidation of our investment in the underlying foreign operations. Additionally,that we entered into new fixed-to-fixed cross-currency rate swapsduring 2022 to partially hedge the net investment in our Canadian subsidiaries. At inception, these

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cross-currency rate swaps were designated as a hedge and are accounted for as net investment hedges. These swaps are contracts to exchangein which we receive quarterly fixed-rate interest payments we make on the Canadian dollar notional amount of C$6,753.5 million for quarterly fixed-rate interest payments we receive on the U.S. dollar notional amount of $5,000.0$5,000 million through the maturity date of JuneSeptember 30, 2023. In making such changes, we effectively realigned our Canadian dollar hedges to reflect our current cash flow mix and capital structure maturity profile.2028.
At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2024, we also had outstanding a cross-currency rate swap contracts between the euro and U.S. dollar in which we payreceive quarterly fixed-rate interest payments on the EuroU.S. dollar aggregate amount of $2,750 million, of which $1,400 million have a maturity date of October 31, 2026, $1,200 million have a maturity date of November 30, 2028, and $150 million have a maturity date of October 31, 2028. At inception, these cross-currency rate swaps were designated and continue to be hedges and are accounted for as a net investment hedge. During 2023, we settled our previously existing cross-currency rate swaps in which we paid quarterly fixed-rate interest payments on the euro notional value of €1,107.8€1,108 million and receive quarterly fixed-rate interest payments on the U.S. dollar notional value of $1,200.0$1,200 million through theand an original maturity date of March 31, 2021. At inception, thisFebruary 17, 2024. During 2023, we also settled our previously existing cross-currency rate swap was designated ascontracts between the euro and U.S. dollar with a notional value of $900 million and an original maturity date of February 17, 2024.
In connection with the cross-currency rate swaps hedging Canadian dollar and euro net investments, we utilize the spot method to exclude the interest component (the “Excluded Component”) from the accounting hedge and is accounted for as awithout affecting net investment hedge.hedge accounting and amortize the Excluded Component over the life of the derivative instrument. The amortization of the Excluded Component is recognized in Interest expense, net in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. The change in fair value that is not related to the Excluded Component is recorded in AOCI and will be reclassified to earnings when the foreign subsidiaries are sold or substantially liquidated.
Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts
We use foreign exchange derivative instruments to manage the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on U.S. dollar purchases and payments, such as coffee purchases made by our Canadian Tim Hortons operations. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2024, we had outstanding forward currency contracts to manage this risk in which we sell Canadian dollars and buy U.S. dollars with a notional value of $170.0$168 million with maturities to December 2018.May 15, 2025. We have designated these instruments as cash flow hedges, and as such, the effective portion of unrealized changes in market value of effective hedges are recorded in AOCI and are reclassified into earnings during the period in which the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. Gains and losses from hedge ineffectiveness are recognized in current earnings.
Credit Risk
By entering into derivative contracts, we are exposed to counterparty credit risk. Counterparty credit risk is the failure of the counterparty to perform under the terms of the derivative contract. When the fair value of a derivative contract is in an asset position, the counterparty has a liability to us, which creates credit risk for us. We attempt to minimize this risk by selecting counterparties with investment grade credit ratings and regularly monitoring our market position with each counterparty.
Credit-Risk Related Contingent Features
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Quantitative Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Fair Value Measurements
The following tables present the required quantitative disclosures for our derivative instruments, including their estimated fair values (all estimated using Level 2 inputs) and their location on our condensed consolidated balance sheets (in millions):

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 Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Effective Portion)
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges       
Forward-starting interest rate swaps$(0.1) $1.0
 $(20.5) $(71.6)
Forward-currency contracts$(5.2) $2.1
 $(10.7) $(7.7)
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges       
Cross-currency rate swaps$(171.5) $20.1
 $(349.8) $(199.6)

Classification on Condensed Consolidated Statements of OperationsGain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Interest expense, net$(8.2) $(5.9) $(23.1) $(15.3)
Cost of sales$(1.2) $(1.4) $(1.1) $1.1

 Fair Value as of    
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Balance Sheet Location
Assets:     
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges     
Foreign currency$0.4
 $2.8
 Prepaids and other current assets
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges     
Foreign currency
 717.9
 Derivative assets
Total assets at fair value$0.4
 $720.7
  
      
Liabilities:     
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges     
Interest rate$61.8
 $55.1
 Other liabilities, net
Foreign currency8.6
 1.1
 Other accrued liabilities
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges     
Foreign currency417.4
 
 Other liabilities, net
Total liabilities at fair value$487.8
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Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20242023
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges(1)
Interest rate swaps$92 $(57)
Forward-currency contracts$$(1)
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges
Cross-currency rate swaps$131 $(35)
(1) We did not exclude any components from the cash flow hedge relationships presented in this table.
Location of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into EarningsGain or (Loss) Reclassified from
AOCI into Earnings
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20242023
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Interest rate swapsInterest expense, net$30 $15 
Forward-currency contractsCost of sales$— $
Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in EarningsGain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings
(Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20242023
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges
Cross-currency rate swapsInterest expense, net$11 $15 
Fair Value as of
March 31,
2024
December 31, 2023Balance Sheet Location
Assets:
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Interest rate$248 $190 Other assets, net
Foreign currency— Prepaids and other current assets
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges
Foreign currencyOther assets, net
Total assets at fair value$258 $197 
Liabilities:
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges
Foreign currency$— $Other accrued liabilities
Derivatives designated as net investment hedges
Foreign currency98 227 Other liabilities, net
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Note 14. Franchise and Property Revenues
Franchise and property revenues consist of the following (in millions):
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Franchise royalties$332.8
 $261.1
 $883.5
 $738.7
Property revenues204.1
 194.6
 568.4
 563.9
Franchise fees and other revenue40.1
 33.6
 105.9
 96.3
    Franchise and property revenues$577.0
 $489.3
 $1,557.8
 $1,398.9
Note 15. Other Operating Expenses (Income), net
Other operating expenses (income), net consistconsists of the following (in millions):
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2017 2016 2017 2016
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
202420242023
Net losses (gains) on disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings$3.4
 $3.3
 $14.9
 $19.6
Litigation settlements and reserves, net0.6
 0.4
 1.7
 2.0
Litigation settlements (gains) and reserves, net
Net losses (gains) on foreign exchange17.7
 4.1
 64.9
 16.1
Other, net(0.2) 0.9
 0.6
 0.5
Other operating expenses (income), net$21.5
 $8.7
 $82.1
 $38.2
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 foreign exchange is primarily related to revaluation of foreign denominated assets and liabilities.liabilities, primarily those denominated in euros and Canadian dollars.
Other, net for the three months ended March 31, 2023 is primarily related to payments in connection with FHS area representative buyouts.
Note 16.15. Commitments and Contingencies
LitigationAcquisition of Carrols Restaurant Group
On June 19, 2017, a claim was filedJanuary 16, 2024, we announced that we have reached an agreement to acquire all of Carrols issued and outstanding shares that are not already held by RBI or its affiliates for $9.55 per share in an all cash transaction, or an aggregate total enterprise value of approximately $1.0 billion. Carrols is the largest Burger King franchisee in the Ontario Superior CourtU.S. today, currently operating approximately 1,020 Burger King restaurants and approximately 60 Popeyes restaurants.
The transaction is expected to be completed in the second quarter of Justice. 2024 and is subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by the holders of the majority of common stock held by Carrols stockholders excluding shares held by RBI and its affiliates and officers of Carrols in addition to approval by holders of a majority of outstanding common stock of Carrols.
The plaintiff,transaction is not subject to a franchiseefinancing contingency and is expected to be financed with cash on hand of two Tim Hortons restaurants, seeks to certify a classapproximately $230 million and term loan debt. We secured financing whereby lenders will provide an additional $750 million of all persons who have carriedTerm Loan B loans on businessthe same terms as a Tim Hortons franchisee in Canada at any time after December 15, 2014. The claim alleges various causes of action against the defendants in relationexisting Term Loan B under our Credit Agreement, subject to the purported misuse of amounts paid by membersclosing of the proposed classCarrols acquisition.
Litigation
From time to time, we are involved in legal proceedings arising in the Tim Hortons Canada advertising fund (the “Ad Fund”). The plaintiff seeksordinary course of business relating to have the Ad Fund franchisee contributions held in trust for the benefit of members of the proposed class, an accounting of the Ad Fund,matters including, but not limited to, disputes with franchisees, suppliers, employees and customers, as well as disputes over our intellectual property.
On October 5, 2018, a class action complaint was filed against Burger King Worldwide, Inc. (“BKW”) and Burger King Company, successor in interest, (“BKC”) in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida by Jarvis Arrington, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated. On October 18, 2018, a second class action complaint was filed against RBI, BKW and BKC in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida by Monique Michel, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated. On October 31, 2018, a third class action complaint was filed against BKC and BKW in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida by Geneva Blanchard and Tiffany Miller, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated. On November 2, 2018, a fourth class action complaint was filed against RBI, BKW and BKC in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida by Sandra Munster, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated. These complaints have been consolidated and allege that the defendants violated Section 1 of the Sherman Act by incorporating an employee no-solicitation and no-hiring clause in the standard form franchise agreement all Burger King franchisees are required to sign. Each plaintiff seeks injunctive relief and damages for breachhimself or herself and other members of contract, breach
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the statutory duty of fair dealing,class. On March 24, 2020, the Court granted BKC’s motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim and breach of fiduciary duties.on April 20, 2020 the plaintiffs filed a motion for leave to amend their complaint. On April 27, 2020, BKC filed a motion opposing the motion for leave to amend. The court denied the plaintiffs motion for leave to amend their complaint in August 2020 and the plaintiffs appealed this ruling. In August 2022, the federal appellate court reversed the lower court's decision to dismiss the case and remanded the case to the lower court for further proceedings. While we believe the claims are without merit and we intend to vigorously defend against this lawsuit,these claims, we are unable to predict the ultimate outcome of this case or estimate the range of possible loss, if any.
On October 6, 2017,April 23, 2024, a claim waspurported shareholder of Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (“CRG”), filed a complaint against CRG, its directors, RBI and BK Cheshire Corp. (our wholly-owned merger subsidiary) in the Ontario SuperiorSupreme Court of Justice.the State of New York County of Westchester. The plaintiffs, two franchisees of Tim Hortons restaurants, seek to certify a class of all persons who have carried on business as a Tim Hortons franchisee at any time after March 8, 2017. The claimcomplaint alleges various causesbreaches under Delaware law of action againstfiduciary duties by the defendants in relationCRG directors and disclosure obligations by CRG with respect to the purported adverse treatmentAgreement and Plan of memberMerger, dated as of January 16, 2024 among RBI, BK Cheshire Corp. and potential member franchiseesCRG (the “Merger Agreement”). In addition, the complaint alleges that RBI aided and abetted these breaches through its actions in negotiating the transaction and assistance in the dissemination of proxy statement related to the stockholder approval of the Great White North Franchisee Association.Merger Agreement. The plaintiffs seek damages for,complaint seeks, among other things, breach of contract, breachto enjoin the stockholder vote to approve the Merger Agreement and/or the consummation of the statutory duty of fair dealing, and breachsale pending resolution of the franchisees’ statutory right of association. While we believe the claims are without meritcomplaint as well as compensatory and/or rescissory damages and wefees and expenses. We intend to vigorously defend against this lawsuit,these claims, however, we are unable to predict the ultimate outcome of this case, or estimate the range of possible loss, if any.any, or whether such complaint could adversely affect our ability to consummate the Merger Agreement.

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Note 17.16. Segment Reporting
As stated in Note 1, Description of Business and Organization, we manage threefour brands. Under the Tim Hortons brand, we operate in the donut/coffee/tea category of the quick service segment of the restaurant industry. Under the Burger King brand, we operate in the fast food hamburger restaurant category of the quick service segment of the restaurant industry. Under the Popeyes brand, we operate in the chicken category of the quick service segment of the restaurant industry. Under the Firehouse Subs brand, we operate in the specialty subs category of the quick service segment of the restaurant industry.
We generate revenuerevenues from fourthe following sources: (i) sales, to franchisees related to ourconsisting primarily of (1) Tim Hortons supply chain operations, including manufacturing, procurement, warehousing,sales, which represent sales of products, supplies and distribution,restaurant equipment to franchisees, as well as sales to retailers;of consumer packaged goods (“CPG”), and (2) sales at Company restaurants; (ii) franchise revenues, consisting primarily of royalties based on a percentage of sales reported by franchisefranchised restaurants and franchise fees paid by franchisees; (iii) property revenues from properties we lease or sublease to franchisees; and (iv) advertising revenues and other services, consisting primarily of (1) advertising fund contributions based on a percentage of sales at Company restaurants.reported by franchised restaurants to fund advertising expenses and (2) tech fees and revenues that vary by market and partially offset expenses related to technology initiatives. All Tim Hortons global supply chain sales, including coffee to International franchisees, are included in the TH segment.
Each brand is managed byDuring the fourth quarter of 2023, we revised our internal reporting structure, which resulted in a brand president that reports directlychange to our Chief Executive Officer, who isoperating and reportable segments. As a result, we manage each of our Chief Operating Decision Maker. Therefore,brands’ United States and Canada operations as an operating and reportable segment and our international operations as a separate operating and reportable segment.
Consequently, we have threefive operating and reportable segments: (1) TH, which includes all operations of our Tim Hortons brand in the United States and Canada, (2) BK, which includes all operations of our Burger King brand in the United States and Canada, (3) PLK, which includes all operations of our Popeyes brand. brand in the United States and Canada, (4) FHS, which includes all operations of our Firehouse Subs brand in the United States and Canada, and (5) INTL, which includes all operations of each of our brands outside the United States and Canada. Our threefive operating segments represent our reportable segments. Prior year amounts presented have been reclassified to conform to this new segment presentation with no effect on previously reported consolidated results.
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The following table presentstables present revenues, by segment and by country (in millions):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20242023
Revenues by operating segment:
     TH$939 $893 
     BK350 297 
     PLK178 160 
     FHS50 37 
     INTL222 203 
Total revenues$1,739 $1,590 
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Revenues by operating segment:       
     TH$827.0
 $789.9
 $2,332.9
 $2,207.5
     BK313.6
 285.8
 874.3
 826.9
     PLK68.0
 
 134.7
 
Total revenues$1,208.6
 $1,075.7
 $3,341.9
 $3,034.4
        
Revenues by country (a):       
     Canada$748.7
 $708.8
 $2,093.6
 $1,973.0
     United States310.5
 249.2
 856.1
 725.0
     Other149.4
 117.7
 392.2
 336.4
Total revenues$1,208.6
 $1,075.7
 $3,341.9
 $3,034.4
(a)Only Canada and the United States represented 10% or more of our total revenues in each period presented.


Three Months Ended
March 31,
20242023
Revenues by country (a):
     Canada$856 $814 
     United States661 573 
     Other222 203 
Total revenues$1,739 $1,590 
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Our measureIn connection with our change in operating and reportable segments, we also transitioned our definition of segment income is Adjusted EBITDA.from Adjusted EBITDA to Adjusted Operating Income which represents earnings (net income or loss) before interest expense, net, (gain) loss on early extinguishment of debt, income tax expense, and depreciation and amortization,from operations adjusted to exclude the non-cash impact(i) franchise agreement amortization as a result of share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense andacquisition accounting, (ii) (income) loss from equity method investments, net of cash distributions received from equity method investments, as well as(iii) other operating expenses (income), net. Other specifically identified costs associated withnet and, (iv) income/expenses from non-recurring projects are also excludedand non-operating activities. For the periods referenced, income/expenses from Adjusted EBITDA, includingnon-recurring projects and non-operating activities included (i) non-recurring fees and expenses associatedexpense incurred in connection with the Popeyes Acquisition ("PLKannounced acquisition of Carrols consisting primarily of professional fees (“CRG Transaction costs"costs”),; (ii) non-recurring fees and integration costs associatedexpense incurred in connection with the acquisition of Tim Hortons.Firehouse consisting primarily of professional fees, compensation-related expenses and integration costs (“FHS Transaction costs”); and (iii) non-operating costs from professional advisory and consulting services associated with certain transformational corporate restructuring initiatives that rationalize our structure and optimize cash movements as well as services related to significant tax reform legislation and regulations (“Corporate restructuring and advisory fees”). Unlike Adjusted EBITDA, our previous measure of segment income, Adjusted Operating Income includes depreciation and amortization (excluding franchise agreement amortization) as well as share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense. Prior year amounts presented have been reclassified to conform to this new segment income presentation with no effect on previously reported consolidated results.

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Adjusted Operating Income 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 our operating performance or the performance of an acquired business.performance. A reconciliation of segment income to net income (loss) consists of the following (in millions).:

Three Months Ended
March 31,
20242023
Segment income:
     TH$224 $212 
     BK106 96 
     PLK58 51 
     FHS10 
INTL142 137 
          Adjusted Operating Income540 505 
Franchise agreement amortization
CRG Transaction costs— 
FHS Transaction costs— 19 
Corporate restructuring and advisory fees
Impact of equity method investments (a)— 
Other operating expenses (income), net(18)17 
          Income from operations544 447 
Interest expense, net148 142 
Income tax expense68 28 
          Net income$328 $277 
(a)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.


 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Segment income:       
     TH$294.4
 $287.1
 $831.7
 $793.9
     BK233.9
 201.8
 637.8
 581.9
     PLK36.8
 
 70.0
 
          Adjusted EBITDA565.1
 488.9
 1,539.5
 1,375.8
Share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense12.5
 11.8
 42.9
 31.0
PLK Transaction costs6.9
 
 49.8
 
Integration costs
 4.4
 
 10.4
Impact of equity method investments (a)(1.3) 0.3
 (0.1) (7.6)
Other operating expenses (income), net21.5
 8.7
 82.1
 38.2
          EBITDA525.5
 463.7
 1,364.8
 1,303.8
Depreciation and amortization46.2
 43.2
 134.9
 128.7
          Income from operations479.3
 420.5
 1,229.9
 1,175.1
Interest expense, net136.0
 117.3
 375.4
 349.6
Loss on early extinguishment of debt58.2
 
 78.6
 
Income tax expense38.3
 64.6
 119.0
 171.0
          Net income$246.8
 $238.6
 $656.9
 $654.5
(a)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.

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Note 18.17. Supplemental Financial Information
On February 17, 2017, 1011778 B.C. Unlimited Liability Company (the “Parent Issuer”) and New Red Finance Inc. (the “Co-Issuer” and together with the Parent Issuer, the “Issuers”) entered into an amended credit agreement, as amended from time to time, that provides for obligations under the Credit Facilities. On August 28, 2017, theThe Issuers entered into the 2017 5.00%3.875% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture with respect to the 2017 5.00%3.875% First Lien Senior Notes. On May 17, 2017, theNotes due 2028. The Issuers entered into the 2017 4.25%3.500% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture with respect to the 2017 4.25%3.500% First Lien Senior Notes. On May 22, 2015, theNotes due 2029. The Issuers entered into the 2015 4.625%5.750% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture with respect to the 2015 4.625%5.750% First Lien Senior Notes. On October 8, 2014, theNotes due 2025. The Issuers entered into the 2014 6.00%4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes Indenture with respect to the 2014 6.00%4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes.Notes due 2028. The Issuers entered into the 4.000% Second Lien Senior Notes Indenture with respect to the 4.000% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2030.
The agreement governing our Credit Facilities, the 2017 5.00% Senior Notes Indenture, 2017 4.25%3.875% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture, the 2015 4.625%3.500% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture, the 5.750% First Lien Senior Notes Indenture, the 4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes Indenture and the 2014 6.00%4.000% Second Lien Senior Notes Indenture allow the financial reporting obligation of the Parent Issuer to be satisfied through the reporting of Partnership’s consolidated financial information, provided that the consolidated financial information of the Parent Issuer and its restricted subsidiaries is presented on a standalone basis.
The following represents the condensed consolidating financial information for the Parent Issuer and its restricted subsidiaries (“Consolidated Borrowers”) on a consolidated basis, together with eliminations, as of and for the periods indicated. The condensed consolidating financial information of Partnership is combined with the financial information of its wholly-owned subsidiaries that are also parent entities of the Parent Issuer and presented in a single column under the heading “RBILP”. The consolidating financial information may not necessarily be indicative of the financial position, results of operations or cash flows had the Issuers and Partnership operated as independent entities.


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RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
(In millions of U.S. dollars)
As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2024
 Consolidated BorrowersRBILPEliminationsConsolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$1,049 $— $— $1,049 
Accounts and notes receivable, net749 — — 749 
Inventories, net152 — — 152 
Prepaids and other current assets121 — — 121 
Total current assets2,071 — — 2,071 
Property and equipment, net1,929 — — 1,929 
Operating lease assets, net1,141 — — 1,141 
Intangible assets, net10,970 — — 10,970 
Goodwill5,702 — — 5,702 
Intercompany receivable— 261 (261)— 
Investment in subsidiaries— 4,835 (4,835)— 
Other assets, net1,332 — — 1,332 
Total assets$23,145 $5,096 $(5,096)$23,145 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts and drafts payable$734 $— $— $734 
Other accrued liabilities632 261 — 893 
Gift card liability187 — — 187 
Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases110 — — 110 
Total current liabilities1,663 261 — 1,924 
Long-term debt, net of current portion12,832 — — 12,832 
Finance leases, net of current portion308 — — 308 
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion1,075 — — 1,075 
Other liabilities, net862 — — 862 
Payables to affiliates261 — (261)— 
Deferred income taxes, net1,309 — — 1,309 
Total liabilities18,310 261 (261)18,310 
Partners’ capital:
Class A common units— 9,764 — 9,764 
Partnership exchangeable units— (3,887)— (3,887)
Common shares2,344 — (2,344)— 
Retained earnings3,533 — (3,533)— 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(1,044)(1,044)1,044 (1,044)
Total Partners' capital/shareholders' equity4,833 4,833 (4,833)4,833 
Noncontrolling interests(2)
Total equity4,835 4,835 (4,835)4,835 
Total liabilities and equity$23,145 $5,096 $(5,096)$23,145 
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ASSETS       
Current assets:       
Cash and cash equivalents$3,547.2
 $
 $
 $3,547.2
Accounts and notes receivable, net421.9
 
 
 421.9
Inventories, net91.9
 
 
 91.9
Advertising fund restricted assets110.8
 
 
 110.8
Prepaids and other current assets108.1
 
 
 108.1
Total current assets4,279.9
 
 
 4,279.9
        
Property and equipment, net2,158.2
 
 
 2,158.2
Intangible assets, net11,121.8
 
 
 11,121.8
Goodwill5,810.3
 
 
 5,810.3
Net investment in property leased to franchisees76.1
 
 
 76.1
Intercompany receivable
 160.3
 (160.3) 
Investment in subsidiaries
 7,573.6
 (7,573.6) 
Other assets, net481.6
 
 
 481.6
Total assets$23,927.9
 $7,733.9
 $(7,733.9) $23,927.9
        
LIABILITIES, PREFERRED UNITS AND EQUITY       
Current liabilities:       
Accounts and drafts payable$365.2
 $
 $
 $365.2
Other accrued liabilities370.3
 160.3
 
 530.6
Gift card liability130.3
 
 
 130.3
Advertising fund liabilities154.1
 
 
 154.1
Current portion of long term debt and capital leases77.5
 
 
 77.5
Total current liabilities1,097.4
 160.3
 
 1,257.7
        
Term debt, net of current portion11,303.6
 
 
 11,303.6
Capital leases, net of current portion238.7
 
 
 238.7
Other liabilities, net1,354.0
 
 
 1,354.0
Payables to affiliates160.3
 
 (160.3) 
Deferred income taxes, net2,200.3
 
 
 2,200.3
Total liabilities16,354.3
 160.3
 (160.3) 16,354.3
        
Partnership preferred units
 3,297.0
 
 3,297.0
        
Partners’ capital:       
Class A common units
 3,530.7
 
 3,530.7
Partnership exchangeable units
 1,560.9
 
 1,560.9
Common shares6,887.6
 
 (6,887.6) 
Retained Earnings1,501.0
 
 (1,501.0) 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(818.7) (818.7) 818.7
 (818.7)
Total Partners' capital/shareholders' equity7,569.9
 4,272.9
 (7,569.9) 4,272.9
Noncontrolling interests3.7
 3.7
 (3.7) 3.7
Total equity7,573.6
 4,276.6
 (7,573.6) 4,276.6
Total liabilities, Partnership preferred units and equity$23,927.9
 $7,733.9
 $(7,733.9) $23,927.9

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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
(In millions of U.S. dollars)
As of December 31, 20162023
 Consolidated BorrowersRBILPEliminationsConsolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$1,139 $— $— $1,139 
Accounts and notes receivable, net749 — — 749 
Inventories, net166 — — 166 
Prepaids and other current assets119 — — 119 
Total current assets2,173 — — 2,173 
Property and equipment, net1,952 — — 1,952 
Operating lease assets. net1,122 — — 1,122 
Intangible assets, net11,107 — — 11,107 
Goodwill5,775 — — 5,775 
Intercompany receivable— 245 (245)— 
Investment in subsidiaries— 4,730 (4,730)— 
Other assets, net1,262 — — 1,262 
Total assets$23,391 $4,975 $(4,975)$23,391 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts and drafts payable$790 $— $— $790 
Other accrued liabilities760 245 — 1,005 
Gift card liability248 — — 248 
Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases101 — — 101 
Total current liabilities1,899 245 — 2,144 
Long-term debt, net of current portion12,854 — — 12,854 
Finance leases, net of current portion312 — — 312 
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion1,059 — — 1,059 
Other liabilities, net996 — — 996 
Payables to affiliates245 — (245)— 
Deferred income taxes, net1,296 — — 1,296 
Total liabilities18,661 245 (245)18,661 
Partners’ capital:
Class A common units— 9,620 — 9,620 
Partnership exchangeable units— (3,907)— (3,907)
Common shares2,246 — (2,246)— 
Retained earnings3,467 — (3,467)— 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(985)(985)985 (985)
Total Partners' capital/shareholders' equity4,728 4,728 (4,728)4,728 
Noncontrolling interests(2)
Total equity4,730 4,730 (4,730)4,730 
Total liabilities and equity$23,391 $4,975 $(4,975)$23,391 



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ASSETS       
Current assets:       
Cash and cash equivalents$1,420.4
 $
 $
 $1,420.4
Accounts and notes receivable, net403.5
 
 
 403.5
Inventories, net71.8
 
 
 71.8
Advertising fund restricted assets57.7
 
 
 57.7
Prepaids and other current assets103.6
 
 
 103.6
Total current assets2,057.0
 
 
 2,057.0
        
Property and equipment, net2,054.7
 
 
 2,054.7
Intangible assets, net9,228.0
 
 
 9,228.0
Goodwill4,675.1
 
 
 4,675.1
Net investment in property leased to franchisees91.9
 
 
 91.9
Derivative assets717.9
 
 
 717.9
Intercompany receivable
 146.1
 (146.1) 
Investment in subsidiaries
 6,786.0
 (6,786.0) 
Other assets, net300.7
 
 
 300.7
Total assets$19,125.3
 $6,932.1
 $(6,932.1) $19,125.3
        
LIABILITIES, PREFERRED UNITS AND EQUITY       
Current liabilities:       
Accounts and drafts payable$369.8
 $
 $
 $369.8
Other accrued liabilities323.2
 146.1
 
 469.3
Gift card liability194.4
 
 
 194.4
Advertising fund liabilities83.3
 
 
 83.3
Current portion of long term debt and capital leases93.9
 
 
 93.9
Total current liabilities1,064.6
 146.1
 
 1,210.7
        
Term debt, net of current portion8,410.2
 
 
 8,410.2
Capital leases, net of current portion218.4
 
 
 218.4
Other liabilities, net784.9
 
 
 784.9
Payables to affiliates146.1
 
 (146.1) 
Deferred income taxes, net1,715.1
 
 
 1,715.1
Total liabilities12,339.3
 146.1
 (146.1) 12,339.3
        
Partnership preferred units
 3,297.0
 
 3,297.0
        
Partners’ capital:       
Class A common units
 3,364.1
 
 3,364.1
Partnership exchangeable units
 1,476.2
 
 1,476.2
Common shares6,825.8
 
 (6,825.8) 
Retained Earnings1,311.5
 
 (1,311.5) 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(1,355.4) (1,355.4) 1,355.4
 (1,355.4)
Total Partners' capital/shareholders' equity6,781.9
 3,484.9
 (6,781.9) 3,484.9
Noncontrolling interests4.1
 4.1
 (4.1) 4.1
Total equity6,786.0
 3,489.0
 (6,786.0) 3,489.0
Total liabilities, Partnership preferred units and equity$19,125.3
 $6,932.1
 $(6,932.1) $19,125.3

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Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations
(In millions of U.S. dollars)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2024
Consolidated BorrowersRBILPEliminationsConsolidated
Revenues:
Sales$729 $— $— $729 
Franchise and property revenues712 — — 712 
Advertising revenues and other services298 — — 298 
Total revenues1,739 — — 1,739 
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales606 — — 606 
Franchise and property expenses126 — — 126 
Advertising expenses and other services311 — — 311 
General and administrative expenses173 — — 173 
(Income) loss from equity method investments(3)— — (3)
Other operating expenses (income), net(18)— — (18)
Total operating costs and expenses1,195 — — 1,195 
Income from operations544 — — 544 
Interest expense, net148 — — 148 
Income before income taxes396 — — 396 
Income tax expense68 — — 68 
Net income328 — — 328 
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries— 328 (328)— 
Net income (loss)328 328 (328)328 
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests(1)
Net income (loss) attributable to common unitholders$327 $327 $(327)$327 
Comprehensive income (loss)$269 $269 $(269)$269 
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Revenues:       
Sales$631.6
 $
 $
 $631.6
Franchise and property revenues577.0
 
 
 577.0
Total revenues1,208.6
 
 
 1,208.6
Operating costs and expenses:       
Cost of sales493.3
 
 
 493.3
Franchise and property expenses118.5
 
 
 118.5
Selling, general and administrative expenses100.1
 
 
 100.1
(Income) loss from equity method investments(4.1) 
 
 (4.1)
Other operating expenses (income), net21.5
 
 
 21.5
Total operating costs and expenses729.3
 
 
 729.3
Income from operations479.3
 
 
 479.3
Interest expense, net136.0
 
 
 136.0
Loss on early extinguishment of debt58.2
 
 
 58.2
Income before income taxes285.1
 
 
 285.1
Income tax expense38.3
 
 
 38.3
Net income246.8
 
 
 246.8
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries
 246.8
 (246.8) 
Net income (loss)246.8
 246.8
 (246.8) 246.8
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests0.3
 0.3
 (0.3) 0.3
Partnership preferred unit distributions
 67.5
 
 67.5
Net income (loss) attributable to common unitholders$246.5
 $179.0
 $(246.5) $179.0
Comprehensive income (loss)$546.5
 $546.5
 $(546.5) $546.5

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RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations
(In millions of U.S. dollars)
NineThree Months Ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2023
Consolidated BorrowersRBILPEliminationsConsolidated
Revenues:
Sales$668 $— $— $668 
Franchise and property revenues668 — — 668 
Advertising revenues and other services254 — — 254 
Total revenues1,590 — — 1,590 
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales550 — — 550 
Franchise and property expenses123 — — 123 
Advertising expenses and other services271 — — 271 
General and administrative expenses175 — — 175 
(Income) loss from equity method investments— — 
Other operating expenses (income), net17 — — 17 
Total operating costs and expenses1,143 — — 1,143 
Income from operations447 — — 447 
Interest expense, net142 — — 142 
Income before income taxes305 — — 305 
Income tax expense28 — — 28 
Net income277 — — 277 
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries— 277 (277)— 
Net income (loss)277 277 (277)277 
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests(1)
Net income (loss) attributable to common unitholders$276 $276 $(276)$276 
Comprehensive income (loss)$230 $230 $(230)$230 








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 Consolidated Borrowers RBILP Eliminations Consolidated
Revenues:       
Sales$1,784.1
 $
 $
 $1,784.1
Franchise and property revenues1,557.8
 
 
 1,557.8
Total revenues3,341.9
 
 
 3,341.9
Operating costs and expenses:       
Cost of sales1,376.9
 
 
 1,376.9
Franchise and property expenses343.2
 
 
 343.2
Selling, general and administrative expenses318.7
 
 
 318.7
(Income) loss from equity method investments(8.9) 
 
 (8.9)
Other operating expenses (income), net82.1
 
 
 82.1
Total operating costs and expenses2,112.0
 
 
 2,112.0
Income from operations1,229.9
 
 
 1,229.9
Interest expense, net375.4
 
 
 375.4
Loss on early extinguishment of debt78.6
 
 
 78.6
Income before income taxes775.9
 
 
 775.9
Income tax expense119.0
 
 
 119.0
Net income656.9
 
 
 656.9
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries
 656.9
 (656.9) 
Net income (loss)656.9
 656.9
 (656.9) 656.9
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests1.1
 1.1
 (1.1) 1.1
Partnership preferred unit distributions
 202.5
 
 202.5
Net income (loss) attributable to common unitholders$655.8
 $453.3
 $(655.8) $453.3
Comprehensive income (loss)$1,193.6
 $1,193.6
 $(1,193.6) $1,193.6


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RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations
(In millions of U.S. dollars)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
 Consolidated Borrowers RBILP Eliminations Consolidated
Revenues:       
Sales$586.4
 $
 $
 $586.4
Franchise and property revenues489.3
 
   489.3
Total revenues1,075.7
 
 
 1,075.7
Operating costs and expenses:       
Cost of sales457.1
 
 
 457.1
Franchise and property expenses109.8
 
 
 109.8
Selling, general and administrative expenses82.2
 
 
 82.2
(Income) loss from equity method investments(2.6) 
 
 (2.6)
Other operating expenses (income), net8.7
 
 
 8.7
Total operating costs and expenses655.2
 
 
 655.2
Income from operations420.5
 
 
 420.5
Interest expense, net117.3
 
 
 117.3
Income before income taxes303.2
 
 
 303.2
Income tax expense64.6
 
 
 64.6
Net income238.6
 
 
 238.6
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries
 238.6
 (238.6) 
Net income (loss)238.6
 238.6
 (238.6) 238.6
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests1.0
 1.0
 (1.0) 1.0
Partnership preferred unit distributions
 67.5
 
 67.5
Net income (loss) attributable to common unitholders$237.6
 $170.1
 $(237.6) $170.1
Comprehensive income (loss)$131.8
 $131.8
 $(131.8) $131.8

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RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations
(In millions of U.S. dollars)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
 Consolidated Borrowers RBILP Eliminations Consolidated
Revenues:       
Sales$1,635.5
 $
 $
 $1,635.5
Franchise and property revenues1,398.9
 
 
 1,398.9
Total revenues3,034.4
 
 
 3,034.4
Operating costs and expenses:       
Cost of sales1,285.7
 
 
 1,285.7
Franchise and property expenses323.5
 
 
 323.5
Selling, general and administrative expenses228.5
 
 
 228.5
(Income) loss from equity method investments(16.6) 
 
 (16.6)
Other operating expenses (income), net38.2
 
 
 38.2
Total operating costs and expenses1,859.3
 
 
 1,859.3
Income from operations1,175.1
 
 
 1,175.1
Interest expense, net349.6
 
 
 349.6
Income before income taxes825.5
 
 
 825.5
Income tax expense171.0
 
 
 171.0
Net income654.5
 
 
 654.5
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries
 654.5
 (654.5) 
Net income (loss)654.5
 654.5
 (654.5) 654.5
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests2.8
 2.8
 (2.8) 2.8
Partnership preferred unit distributions
 202.5
 
 202.5
Net income (loss) attributable to common unitholders$651.7
 $449.2
 $(651.7) $449.2
Comprehensive income (loss)$970.4
 $970.4
 $(970.4) $970.4

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RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
(In millions of U.S. dollars)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017Three months ended March 31, 2024
Consolidated BorrowersRBILPEliminationsConsolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$328 $328 $(328)$328 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in loss (earnings) of consolidated subsidiaries— (328)328 — 
Depreciation and amortization49 — — 49 
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount— — 
(Income) loss from equity method investments(3)— — (3)
(Gain) loss on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions(23)— — (23)
Net (gains) losses on derivatives(41)— — (41)
Share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense46 — — 46 
Deferred income taxes18 — — 18 
Other— — 
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions:
Accounts and notes receivable(6)— — (6)
Inventories and prepaids and other current assets— — 
Accounts and drafts payable(46)— — (46)
Other accrued liabilities and gift card liability(175)— — (175)
Tenant inducements paid to franchisees(5)— — (5)
Other long-term assets and liabilities(14)— — (14)
Net cash provided by operating activities148 — — 148 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments for property and equipment(26)— — (26)
Net proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings— — 
Net payments from acquisition of franchised restaurants(23)— — (23)
Settlement/sale of derivatives, net16 — — 16 
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities(31)— — (31)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of long-term debt and finance leases(24)— — (24)
Distributions on Class A common and Partnership exchangeable units— (245)— (245)
Capital contribution from RBI39 — — 39 
Distributions from subsidiaries(245)245 — — 
Proceeds from derivatives28 — — 28 
Other financing activities, net(1)— — (1)
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities(203)— — (203)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents(4)— — (4)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(90)— — (90)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period1,139 — — 1,139 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$1,049 $— $— $1,049 
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 Consolidated Borrowers RBILP Eliminations Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:       
Net income$656.9
 $656.9
 $(656.9) $656.9
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:       
Equity in loss (earnings) of consolidated subsidiaries
 (656.9) 656.9
 
Depreciation and amortization134.9
 
 
 134.9
Premiums paid and non-cash loss on early extinguishment of debt
75.9
 
 
 75.9
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount25.2
 
 
 25.2
(Income) loss from equity method investments(8.9) 
 
 (8.9)
Loss (gain) on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions64.7
 
 
 64.7
Net losses on derivatives23.1
 
 
 23.1
Share-based compensation expense38.0
 
 
 38.0
Deferred income taxes(3.1) 
 
 (3.1)
Other12.8
 
 
 12.8
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions:       
Accounts and notes receivable0.3
 
 
 0.3
Inventories and prepaids and other current assets(12.5) 
 
 (12.5)
Accounts and drafts payable(30.4) 
 
 (30.4)
Advertising fund restricted assets and fund liabilities18.1
 
 
 18.1
Other accrued liabilities and gift card liability(161.4) 
 
 (161.4)
Other long-term assets and liabilities(40.0) 
 
 (40.0)
Net cash provided by operating activities793.6
 
 
 793.6
Cash flows from investing activities:       
Payments for property and equipment(16.9) 
 
 (16.9)
Proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings19.6
 
 
 19.6
Net payment for purchase of Popeyes, net of cash acquired(1,635.9) 
 
 (1,635.9)
Return of investment on direct financing leases11.8
 
 
 11.8
Settlement/sale of derivatives, net771.8
 
 
 771.8
Other investing activities, net(2.3) 
 
 (2.3)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities(851.9) 
 
 (851.9)
Cash flows from financing activities:       
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt4,350.0
 
 
 4,350.0
Repayments of long-term debt and capital leases(1,690.0) 
 
 (1,690.0)
Payment of financing costs(57.0) 
 
 (57.0)
Distributions on common, preferred and Partnership exchangeable units
 (451.9) 
 (451.9)
Capital contribution from RBI Inc.17.5
 
 
 17.5
Distributions from subsidiaries(451.9) 451.9
 
 
Other financing activities, net(6.2) 
 
 (6.2)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities2,162.4
 
 
 2,162.4
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents22.7
 
 
 22.7
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents2,126.8
 
 
 2,126.8
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period1,420.4
 
 
 1,420.4
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$3,547.2
 $
 $
 $3,547.2

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RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
(In millions of U.S. dollars)
NineThree Months Ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2023
Consolidated BorrowersRBILPEliminationsConsolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$277 $277 $(277)$277 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in loss (earnings) of consolidated subsidiaries— (277)277 — 
Depreciation and amortization46 — — 46 
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount— — 
(Income) loss from equity method investments— — 
(Gain) loss on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions— — 
Net (gains) losses on derivatives(34)— — (34)
Share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense45 — — 45 
Deferred income taxes(28)— — (28)
Other— — 
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions:
Accounts and notes receivable(8)— — (8)
Inventories and prepaids and other current assets(20)— — (20)
Accounts and drafts payable(81)— — (81)
Other accrued liabilities and gift card liability(123)— — (123)
Tenant inducements paid to franchisees(6)— — (6)
Other long-term assets and liabilities— — 
Net cash provided by operating activities95 — — 95 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments for property and equipment(18)— — (18)
Net proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings— — 
Settlement/sale of derivatives, net14 — — 14 
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities— — — — 
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of long-term debt and finance leases(32)— — (32)
Distributions on Class A common and Partnership exchangeable units— (243)— (243)
Capital contribution from RBI— — 
Distributions from subsidiaries(243)243 — — 
Proceeds from derivatives29 — — 29 
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities(240)— — (240)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents— — — — 
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(145)— — (145)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period1,178 — — 1,178 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$1,033 $— $— $1,033 
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 Consolidated Borrowers RBILP Eliminations Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:       
Net income$654.5
 $654.5
 $(654.5) $654.5
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:       
Equity in loss (earnings) of consolidated subsidiaries
 (654.5) 654.5
 
Depreciation and amortization129.0
 
 
 129.0
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt issuance discount29.1
 
 
 29.1
(Income) loss from equity method investments(16.6) 
 
 (16.6)
Loss (gain) on remeasurement of foreign denominated transactions16.1
 
 
 16.1
Net losses on derivatives15.3
 
 
 15.3
Share-based compensation expense25.9
 
 
 25.9
Deferred income taxes34.6
 
 
 34.6
Other8.0
 
 
 8.0
Changes in current assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions:       
Accounts and notes receivable20.0
 
 
 20.0
Inventories and prepaids and other current assets(3.0) 
 
 (3.0)
Accounts and drafts payable11.8
 
 
 11.8
Advertising fund restricted assets and fund liabilities4.0
 
 
 4.0
Other accrued liabilities and gift card liability(23.8) 
 
 (23.8)
Other long-term assets and liabilities0.9
 
 
 0.9
Net cash provided by operating activities905.8
 
 
 905.8
Cash flows from investing activities:       
Payments for property and equipment(18.2) 
 
 (18.2)
Proceeds from disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings18.1
 
 
 18.1
Return of investment on direct financing leases12.5
 
 
 12.5
Settlement/sale of derivatives, net4.9
 
 
 4.9
Other investing activities, net2.0
 
 
 2.0
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities19.3
 
 
 19.3
Cash flows from financing activities:       
Repayments of long-term debt and capital leases(52.7) 
 
 (52.7)
Distributions on common, preferred and Partnership exchangeable units
 (396.9) 
 (396.9)
Capital contribution from RBI Inc.
 12.5
 
 12.5
Distributions to RBI Inc.
 (28.5) 
 (28.5)
Distributions from subsidiaries(412.9) 412.9
 
 
Other financing activities, net
0.8
 
 
 0.8
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities(464.8) 
 
 (464.8)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents14.6
 
 
 14.6
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents474.9
 
 
 474.9
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period753.7
 
 
 753.7
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$1,228.6
 $
 $
 $1,228.6

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Note 19.18. Subsequent Events
Redemption of Preferred Shares
On October 25, 2017, the RBI board of directors approved the redemption of all of the Preferred Shares on December 12, 2017 (the "Redemption Date"). Partnership is required to make a distribution on the Partnership preferred units in an amount sufficient for RBI to fund the redemption amount of the Preferred Shares. The redemption price is $48.109657 per Preferred Share plus accrued and unpaid dividends up to the Redemption Date plus or minus any unpaid make-whole dividend and any additional dividends (the “redemption price”). The redemption price may be reduced if the make-whole dividend formula described above indicates the after-tax net dividends paid to the holder of the Preferred Shares from the original issue date through the redemption date will exceed the after-tax net dividends that would have been paid if we were a U.S. corporation. Upon redemption, the Preferred Shares will be deemed canceled, dividends will cease to accrue thereon and all rights of the holders will terminate, except the right to receive the cash payable upon such redemption.
Exchange of Partnership exchangeable units
In October 2017 Partnership received an exchange notice representing 9,050,594 Partnership exchangeable units. In accordance with the terms of the partnership agreement, Partnership will satisfy the exchange notice by repurchasing 5,000,000 Partnership exchangeable units with cash on hand and exchanging 4,050,594 Partnership exchangeable units for the same number of newly issued RBI common shares. The issuance of shares will be accounted for as a capital contribution by RBI to Partnership. The exchange of Partnership exchangeable units will be recorded as an increase to the Class A common units balance within partner's capital in our condensed consolidated balance sheet in an amount equal to the market value of the newly issued RBI common shares and a reduction to the Partnership exchangeable units balance within partner's capital of our condensed consolidated balance sheet in an amount equal to the cash paid by Partnership and the market value of the new issued RBI common shares. Pursuant to the terms of the partnership agreement, upon the exchange of Partnership exchangeable units, each such Partnership exchangeable unit is automatically deemed cancelled concurrently with such exchange. The exchange date will occur on November 8, 2017.
Cash Distributions/Dividends
On October 2, 2017,April 4, 2024, RBI paid a cash dividend of $0.98 per Preferred Share, for a total dividend of $67.5 million, to the holder of the Preferred Shares. The dividend on the Preferred Shares included the amount due for the third calendar quarter of 2017. Partnership made a distribution to RBI as holder of the Partnership preferred units in an equal amount on the same date. On October 3, 2017, RBI paid a cash dividend of $0.20$0.58 per RBI common share to common shareholders of record on September 15, 2017.March 21, 2024. Partnership made a distribution to RBI as holder of Class A common units in the amount of the aggregate dividends declared and paid by RBI on RBI common shares and also made a distribution in respect of each Partnership exchangeable unit in the amount of $0.20$0.58 per exchangeable unit to holders of record on September 15, 2017.March 21, 2024.
On October 25, 2017,Subsequent to March 31, 2024, the RBI board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.98 per Preferred Share, for a total dividend of $67.5 million payable on January 2, 2018 to the holder of record of the Preferred Shares on December 15, 2017. The dividend on the Preferred Shares includes the amount due for the fourth calendar quarter of 2017. However, as indicated above, if RBI redeems the Preferred Shares prior to December 15, 2017, the redemption price will include accrued and unpaid regular quarterly dividends to the Redemption Date and, in such event, no regular quarterly dividend will be paid on the Preferred Shares on January 2, 2018. If RBI redeems the Preferred Shares prior to December 15, 2017, Partnership will not make a regular quarterly distribution to RBI as holder of the Partnership preferred units on January 2, 2018 as the redemption price will include accrued and unpaid regular quarterly dividends up to the Redemption Date. On October 25, 2017, the RBI board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.21$0.58 per RBI common share, which will be paid on January 3, 2018July 5, 2024 to RBI common shareholders of record on December 15, 2017.June 21, 2024. Partnership will make a distribution to RBI as holder of Class A common units in the amount of the aggregate dividends declared and paid by RBI on RBI common shares. Partnership will also make a distribution in respect of each Partnership exchangeable unit in the amount of $0.21$0.58 per Partnership exchangeable unit, and the record date and payment date for such distribution will be the same as the record date and payment date for the cash dividend per RBI common share set forth above.


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Issuance and Redemption of Senior Notes
On October 4, 2017, the Borrowers issued $1,500.0 million of 5.00% second lien senior secured notes due October 15, 2025 (the "October 2017 Senior Notes"), which were issued as additional notes under the 2017 5.00% Senior Notes Indenture pursuant to which the Borrowers previously issued the 2017 5.00% Senior Notes. The October 2017 Senior Notes are treated as a single series with the 2017 5.00% Senior Notes and have substantially the same terms as those of the 2017 5.00% Senior Notes for all purposes under the 2017 5.00% Senior Notes Indenture, including waivers, amendments, redemptions and offers to purchase. The net proceeds from the offering of the October 2017 Senior Notes were used to redeem the remaining $1,000.0 million principal amount outstanding of the 2014 6.00% Senior Notes on October 18, 2017, pay related redemption premiums, fees and expenses, and for general corporate purposes.
Extension of Maturity Date of Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility
On October 13, 2017, the Borrowers extended the maturity date of the Revolving Credit Facility from December 12, 2019 to October 13, 2022. The extension was effected through the termination of the existing revolving credit commitments and the entry into Incremental Facility Amendment No. 3 (the "October 2017 Incremental Amendment ") to the Credit Agreement. The October 2017 Incremental Amendment maintains the same $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility. As amended, the Revolving Credit Facility matures on October 13, 2022, provided that if, on October 15, 2021, more than an aggregate of $150.0 million of the 2015 4.625% Senior Notes are outstanding, then the maturity date of the Revolving Credit Facility shall be October 15, 2021. All other material terms of the Revolving Credit Facility remained the same.
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Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
You should read the following discussion together with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto included in Part I, Item 1 “Financial Statements” of this report.
The following discussion includes information regarding future financial performance and plans, targets, aspirations, expectations, and objectives of management, which constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws as described in further detail under “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” set forth below. Actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Please refer to the risks and further discussion in the “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” below.
We prepare our financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP” or “GAAP”). However, this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations also contains certain non-GAAP financial measures to assist readers in understanding our performance. Non-GAAP financial measures either exclude or include amounts that are not reflected in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Where non-GAAP financial measures are used, we have provided the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, a reconciliation to GAAP measures and a discussion of the reasons why management believes this information is useful to it and may be useful to investors.
Operating results for any one quarter are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for any other quarter or for the fiscal year and our key business measures,operating metrics, as discussed below, may decrease for any future period. Unless the context otherwise requires, all references in this section to “Partnership,” “we,” “us,”“Partnership”, “we”, “us” or “our” are to Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership and its subsidiaries, collectively.
Overview
We are a Canadian limited partnership originally formed to servethat serves as the indirect holding company for the entities that own and franchise the Tim Hortons®, Burger King®, Popeyes® and its consolidated subsidiaries and Burger King Worldwide and its consolidated subsidiaries. We were formed on August 25, 2014 as a general partnership and registered on October 27, 2014 as a limited partnership in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario generally, and the Ontario Limited Partnerships Act specifically. We are a subsidiary of RBI, our sole general partner. On March 27, 2017, we acquired Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (“Popeyes”).Firehouse Subs® brands. We are one of the world’s largest quick service restaurant (“QSR”) companies with more than $29over $40 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 23,00030,000 restaurants in more than 100120 countries and U.S. territories as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2024. Our Tim Hortons®, Burger King®King®, Popeyes®,and Popeyes® Firehouse Subs® brands have similar franchised business models with complementary daypart mixes and product platforms. Our threefour iconic brands are managed independently while benefiting from global scale and sharing of best practices.
Tim Hortons restaurants are quick service restaurants with a menu that includes premium blend coffee, tea, espresso-based hot and cold specialty drinks, fresh baked goods, including donuts, Timbits®, bagels, muffins, cookies and pastries, grilled paninis, classic sandwiches, wraps, soups and more. Burger King restaurants are quick service restaurants that feature flame-grilled hamburgers, chicken and other specialty sandwiches, french fries, soft drinks and other affordably-priced food items. Popeyes restaurants are chicken quick service restaurants featuringthat distinguish themselves with a unique “Louisiana” style menu that includes spicyfeaturing fried chicken, chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, wings, fried shrimp and other seafood, red beans and rice and other regional items. Firehouse Subs restaurants are quick service restaurants featuring hot and hearty subs piled high with quality meats and cheese as well as chopped salads, chili and soups, signature and other sides, soft drinks and local specialties.
On January 16, 2024, we announced that we have reached an agreement to acquire all of Carrols Restaurant Group Inc. (“Carrols”) issued and outstanding shares that are not held by RBI or its affiliates. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2024 and is subject to customary closing conditions. In connection with the announced acquisition of Carrols, we incurred certain non-recurring fees and expenses (“CRG Transaction costs”) totaling $4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024, consisting primarily of professional fees, all of which are classified as general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. We expect to incur additional CRG Transaction costs through 2024 as we complete the acquisition and the integration of the operations of Carrols.

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We have threereport results under five operating and reportable segments:segments consisting of the following:
1.Tim Hortons – operations of our Tim Hortons brand in Canada and the U.S. (“TH”);
2.Burger King – operations of our Burger King brand in the U.S. and Canada (“BK”);
3.Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen – operations of our Popeyes brand in the U.S. and Canada (“PLK”);
4.Firehouse Subs – operations of our Firehouse Subs brand in the U.S. and Canada (“FHS”); and
5.International – operations of each of our brands outside the U.S. and Canada (“INTL”).
We generate revenues from the following sources: (i) sales, consisting primarily of (1) Tim Hortons (“TH”); (2) Burger King (“BK”); and (3) Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (“PLK”). We generate revenue from four sources: (i) sales to franchisees related to our supply chain operations, including manufacturing, procurement, warehousing,sales, which represent sales of products, supplies and distribution,restaurant equipment to franchisees, as well as sales to retailers;of consumer packaged goods (“CPG”), and (2) sales at Company restaurants; (ii) franchise revenues, consisting primarily of royalties based on a percentage of sales reported by franchisefranchised restaurants and franchise fees paid by franchisees; (iii) property revenues from properties we lease or sublease to franchisees; and (iv) advertising revenues and other services, consisting primarily of (1) advertising fund contributions based on a percentage of sales atreported by franchised restaurants ownedto fund advertising expenses and (2) tech fees and revenues that vary by usmarket and partially offset expenses related to technology initiatives. All Tim Hortons global supply chain sales, including coffee to International franchisees, are included in the TH segment.
Operating costs and expenses for our segments include:
cost of sales comprised of (i) costs associated with the management of our Tim Hortons supply chain, including cost of goods, direct labor, depreciation, and cost of CPG products sold to retailers as well as (ii) food, paper and labor costs of Company restaurants;
franchise and property expenses comprised primarily of depreciation of properties leased to franchisees, rental expense associated with properties subleased to franchisees, amortization of franchise agreements, and bad debt expense (recoveries);
advertising expenses and other services comprised primarily of expenses relating to marketing, advertising and promotion, including market research, production, advertising costs, sales promotions, social media campaigns, technology initiatives, depreciation and amortization and other related support functions for the respective brands. We generally manage advertising expenses to equal advertising revenues in the long term, however in some periods there may be a mismatch in the timing of revenues and expenses or higher expenses due to our support initiatives behind marketing programs; and
segment general and administrative expenses (“Company restaurants”Segment G&A”).

comprised primarily of salary and employee-related costs for non-restaurant employees, professional fees, information technology systems, general overhead for our corporate offices, share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense, and depreciation and amortization.
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Key Operating Metrics and Key Financial Measures
We evaluate our restaurants and assess our business based on the following operating metrics and key financial measures:metrics:
System-wide sales growth refers to the percentage change in sales at all franchisefranchised restaurants and Company restaurants (referred to as system-wide sales) in one period from the same period in the prior year.
System-wide sales represent sales at all franchise restaurants and Company restaurants. We do not record franchise sales as revenues; however, our franchise revenues include royalties based on a percentage of franchise sales. System-wide results are driven by our franchise restaurants, as approximately 100% of current system-wide restaurants are franchised.
Comparable sales refers to the percentage change in restaurant sales in one period from the same prior year period for restaurants that have been open for thirteen13 months or longer for THTim Hortons, Burger King and BKFirehouse Subs and 65 weeks17 months or longer for PLK.
Commencing in 2017, we are presenting netPopeyes. Additionally, if a restaurant growth onis closed for a percentage basis, reflecting the net increase in restaurant count (openings, netsignificant portion of closures) over a trailing twelve month, period, divided by the restaurant count atis excluded from 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.monthly comparable sales calculation.
Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, which represents earnings (net income or loss) before interest expense, net, (gain) loss on early extinguishment of debt, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, adjusted to exclude specifically identified items that management believes are not relevant to management’s assessment of operating performance. See Non-GAAP Reconciliations.
System-wide sales growth and comparable sales are measured on a constant currency basis, which means the results exclude the effect of foreign currency translation (“FX Impact”). For system-wide sales growth and comparable sales, we calculate the FX Impact by translating prior year results at current year monthly average exchange rates. For items
Unless otherwise stated, system-wide sales growth, system-wide sales and comparable sales are presented on a system-wide basis, which means they include franchised restaurants and Company restaurants. System-wide results are driven by our franchised restaurants, as nearly all system-wide restaurants are franchised. Franchise sales represent sales at all franchised restaurants and are revenues to our franchisees. We do not record franchise sales as revenues; however, our royalty revenues and advertising fund contributions are calculated based on a percentage of franchise sales.
Net restaurant growth refers to the net change in restaurant count (openings, net of permanent closures) over a trailing twelve month period, divided by the restaurant count at the beginning of the trailing twelve month period. In determining whether a restaurant meets our definition of a restaurant that will be included in our resultsnet restaurant growth, we consider factors such as scope of operations, weformat and image, separate franchise agreement, and minimum sales thresholds. We refer to restaurants that do not meet our definition as “alternative formats.” These alternative formats are helpful to build brand awareness, test new concepts and provide convenience in certain markets.
These metrics are important indicators of the overall direction of our business, including trends in sales and the effectiveness of each brand’s marketing, operations and growth initiatives.
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Three Months Ended
March 31,
Key Operating Metrics20242023
System-wide sales growth
    TH7.8 %16.1 %
    BK2.6 %8.5 %
    PLK10.4 %9.6 %
    FHS4.3 %8.7 %
    INTL11.6 %21.6 %
    Consolidated8.1 %14.7 %
System-wide sales (in US$ millions)
    TH$1,725 $1,596 
    BK$2,753 $2,684 
    PLK$1,517 $1,374 
    FHS$301 $289 
    INTL$4,216 $3,889 
    Consolidated$10,512 $9,832 
Comparable sales
    TH6.9 %14.9 %
    BK3.8 %8.7 %
    PLK5.7 %3.6 %
    FHS0.3 %6.2 %
    INTL4.2 %12.6 %
    Consolidated4.6 %10.3 %
As of March 31,
20242023
Net restaurant growth
    TH— %(0.9)%
    BK(2.4)%(1.3)%
    PLK4.7 %6.3 %
    FHS3.6 %2.2 %
    INTL8.4 %8.9 %
    Consolidated3.9 %4.2 %
Restaurant count
    TH4,505 4,507 
    BK7,139 7,317 
    PLK3,412 3,260 
    FHS1,277 1,233 
    INTL14,780 13,639 
    Consolidated31,113 29,956 
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Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
Tabular amounts in millions of U.S. dollars unless noted otherwise. Total revenues and segment income for each segment may not calculate exactly due to rounding.
ConsolidatedThree Months Ended March 31,VarianceFX Impact (a)Variance Excluding FX Impact
20242023 Favorable / (Unfavorable)
Revenues:
Sales$729 $668 $61 $$59 
Franchise and property revenues712 668 44 (3)47 
Advertising revenues and other services298 254 44 — 44 
Total revenues1,739 1,590 149 (1)150 
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales606 550 (56)(1)(55)
Franchise and property expenses126 123 (3)— (3)
Advertising expenses and other services311 271 (40)(1)(39)
General and administrative expenses173 175 (1)
(Income) loss from equity method investments(3)10 — 10 
Other operating expenses (income), net(18)17 35 (1)36 
Total operating costs and expenses1,195 1,143 (52)(4)(48)
Income from operations544 447 97 (5)102 
Interest expense, net148 142 (6)— (6)
Income before income taxes396 305 91 (5)96 
Income tax expense68 28 (40)— (40)
Net income$328 $277 $51 $(5)$56 
(a)We calculate the FX Impact by translating currentprior year results at priorcurrent year monthly average exchange rates. We analyze these operating metricsresults on a constant currency basis as this helps identify underlying business trends, without distortion from the effects of currency movements.
Sales and Cost of Sales

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the increase in sales was primarily driven by an increase of $39 million in our BK segment, an increase of $18 million in our TH segment, an increase of $2 million in our PLK segment, and a favorable FX Impact of $2 million.

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the increase in cost of sales was primarily driven by an increase of $35 million in our BK segment, an increase of $19 million in our TH segment, and an unfavorable FX Impact of $1 million.
Franchise and Property
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the increase in franchise and property revenues was primarily driven by an increase of $19 million in our INTL segment, an increase of $17 million in our TH segment, an increase of $7 million in our PLK segment, an increase of $3 million in our BK segment, and an increase of $2 million in our FHS segment, partially offset by an unfavorable FX Impact of $3 million.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the increase in franchise and property expenses was primarily driven by an increase of $4 million in our INTL segment and an increase of $3 million in our TH segment, partially offset by a decrease of $3 million in our BK segment.
Advertising and Other Services
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the increase in advertising revenues and other services was primarily driven by an increase of $11 million in our BK segment, an increase of $10 million in our FHS segment, an increase of $9 million in our PLK segment, an increase of $8 million in our TH segment, and an increase of $5 million in our INTL segment.
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During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the increase in advertising expenses and other services was primarily driven by an increase of $11 million in our FHS segment, an increase of $10 million in our PLK segment, an increase of $9 million in our BK segment, an increase of $5 million in our TH segment, an increase of $5 million in our INTL segment, and an unfavorable FX Impact of $1 million.
Recent EventsGeneral and Factors Affecting ComparabilityAdministrative Expenses
Popeyes AcquisitionOur general and administrative expenses consisted of the following:
As described in Note 2 to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, on March 27, 2017, we completed the acquisition
Three Months Ended March 31,Variance
$%
20242023Favorable / (Unfavorable)
Segment G&A (b):
TH$42 $37 $(5)(14)%
BK36 34 (2)(6)%
PLK22 21 (1)(5)%
FHS14 13 (1)(8)%
INTL53 46 (7)(15)%
CRG Transaction costs— (4)NM
FHS Transaction costs— 19 19 100 %
Corporate restructuring and advisory fees60 %
General and administrative expenses$173 $175 $%
NM - Not meaningful
(b)Segment G&A includes share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense of Popeyes for total consideration of $1,654.7 million (the “Popeyes Acquisition”). The consideration was funded through (1) cash on hand of approximately$354.7$46 million and (2) $1,300.0$45 million from incremental borrowings under our Term Loan Facility – see Note 9 to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
PLK revenues and segment income from March 28, 2017 through September 30, 2017 are included in our consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The changes in our results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Segment G&A excludes income/expenses from non-recurring projects and non-operating activities, such as compared toCRG Transaction costs, FHS Transaction costs (as defined below) and Corporate restructuring and advisory fees (as defined below).
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 are partiallyMarch 31, 2024, the decrease in general and administrative expenses was primarily driven by the inclusionnon-recurrence of the results of operations of PLK. The PLK statement of operations data for the threeFHS Transaction costs and nine months ended September 30, 2017 is summarized as follows:
PLK Segment (in millions of U.S. dollars)Three months ended September 30, 2017Nine months ended September 30, 2017
Revenues:  
Sales$22.7
$45.7
Franchise and property revenues45.3
89.0
Total revenues68.0
134.7
Cost of sales17.8
37.0
Franchise and property expenses2.2
4.5
Segment SG&A12.8
27.2
Segment depreciation and amortization (a)
1.6
4.0
Segment income36.8
70.0

(a)Segment depreciation and amortization consists of depreciation and amortization included in cost of sales and franchise and property expenses.
PLKa decrease in Corporate restructuring and advisory fees, partially offset by an increase in segment G&A and CRG Transaction Costscosts.
In connection with the Popeyes Acquisition,acquisition and integration of Firehouse Subs, we incurred certain non-recurring fees and expenses (“PLKFHS Transaction costs”) totaling $6.9 million and $49.8 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, consisting primarily of professional fees, and compensation related expenses all of which are classified as selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statement of operations.integration costs. We did not incur any additional FHS Transaction costs subsequent to March 31, 2023 and do not expect to incur any additional PLKFHS Transaction costs through 2018 as we integratein the operations of PLK.
Integration Costsfuture.
In connection with the implementation ofcertain transformational corporate restructuring initiatives to integrate the back-office processes of THthat rationalize our structure and BK to enhance efficiencies, we incurred $4.4 million and $10.4 million related to these initiatives during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, primarily consisting of professional fees.

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Results of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016
Tabular amounts in millions of U.S. dollars unless noted otherwise.
ConsolidatedThree Months Ended
September 30,
 Variance FX Impact Variance Excluding FX Impact Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 Variance FX Impact Variance Excluding FX Impact
 2017 2016  Favorable / (Unfavorable) 2017 2016  Favorable / (Unfavorable)
Revenues:                   
Sales$631.6
 $586.4
 $45.2
 $20.6
 $24.6
 $1,784.1
 $1,635.5
 $148.6
 $15.6
 $133.0
Franchise and property revenues577.0
 489.3
 87.7
 9.8
 77.9
 1,557.8
 1,398.9
 158.9
 3.7
 155.2
Total revenues1,208.6
 1,075.7
 132.9
 30.4
 102.5
 3,341.9
 3,034.4
 307.5
 19.3
 288.2
Operating costs and expenses:                   
Cost of sales493.3
 457.1
 (36.2) (16.0) (20.2) 1,376.9
 1,285.7
 (91.2) (12.4) (78.8)
Franchise and property expenses118.5
 109.8
 (8.7) (3.2) (5.5) 343.2
 323.5
 (19.7) (1.9) (17.8)
Selling, general and administrative expenses100.1
 82.2
 (17.9) (2.1) (15.8) 318.7
 228.5
 (90.2) (1.4) (88.8)
(Income) loss from equity method investments(4.1) (2.6) 1.5
 
 1.5
 (8.9) (16.6) (7.7) (0.1) (7.6)
Other operating expenses (income), net21.5
 8.7
 (12.8) (0.6) (12.2) 82.1
 38.2
 (43.9) 0.6
 (44.5)
Total operating costs and expenses729.3
 655.2
 (74.1) (21.9) (52.2) 2,112.0
 1,859.3
 (252.7) (15.2) (237.5)
Income from operations479.3
 420.5
 58.8
 8.5
 50.3
 1,229.9
 1,175.1
 54.8
 4.1
 50.7
Interest expense, net136.0
 117.3
 (18.7) 0.1
 (18.8) 375.4
 349.6
 (25.8) (0.1) (25.7)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt58.2
 
 (58.2) 
 (58.2) 78.6
 
 (78.6) 
 (78.6)
Income before income taxes285.1
 303.2
 (18.1) 8.6
 (26.7) 775.9
 825.5
 (49.6) 4.0
 (53.6)
Income tax expense38.3
 64.6
 26.3
 1.5
 24.8
 119.0
 171.0
 52.0
 0.2
 51.8
Net income$246.8
 $238.6
 $8.2
 $10.1
 $(1.9) $656.9
 $654.5
 $2.4
 $4.2
 $(1.8)
                    
TH SegmentThree Months Ended
September 30,
 Variance FX Impact Variance Excluding FX Impact Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 Variance FX Impact Variance Excluding FX Impact
 2017 2016  Favorable / (Unfavorable) 2017 2016  Favorable / (Unfavorable)
Revenues:                   
Sales$585.5
 $563.0
 $22.5
 $20.4
 $2.1
 $1,666.8
 $1,565.8
 $101.0
 $14.7
 $86.3
Franchise and property revenues241.5
 226.9
 14.6
 8.5
 6.1
 666.1
 641.7
 24.4
 6.6
 17.8
Total revenues827.0
 789.9
 37.1
 28.9
 8.2
 2,332.9
 2,207.5
 125.4
 21.3
 104.1
Cost of sales454.2
 436.7
 (17.5) (15.9) (1.6) 1,273.8
 1,226.4
 (47.4) (11.7) (35.7)
Franchise and property expenses83.2
 77.7
 (5.5) (3.0) (2.5) 240.7
 224.8
 (15.9) (2.5) (13.4)
Segment SG&A24.1
 17.0
 (7.1) (0.5) (6.6) 71.4
 48.3
 (23.1) (0.4) (22.7)
Segment depreciation and amortization(a)
26.1
 25.7
 (0.4) (0.8) 0.4
 75.9
 76.9
 1.0
 (0.7) 1.7
Segment income (b)
294.4
 287.1
 7.3
 10.5
 (3.2) 831.7
 793.9
 37.8
 7.6
 30.2
                    
BK SegmentThree Months Ended
September 30,
 Variance FX Impact Variance Excluding FX Impact Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 Variance FX Impact Variance Excluding FX Impact
 2017 2016  Favorable / (Unfavorable) 2017 2016  Favorable / (Unfavorable)
Revenues:                   
Sales$23.4
 $23.4
 $
 $0.2
 $(0.2) $71.6
 $69.7
 $1.9
 $0.9
 $1.0
Franchise and property revenues290.2
 262.4
 27.8
 1.3
 26.5
 802.7
 757.2
 45.5
 (2.9) 48.4
Total revenues313.6
 285.8
 27.8
 1.5
 26.3
 874.3
 826.9
 47.4
 (2.0) 49.4
Cost of sales21.3
 20.4
 (0.9) (0.1) (0.8) 66.1
 59.3
 (6.8) (0.7) (6.1)
Franchise and property expenses33.1
 32.1
 (1.0) (0.2) (0.8) 98.0
 98.7
 0.7
 0.6
 0.1
Segment SG&A38.0
 43.5
 5.5
 (0.5) 6.0
 110.3
 122.9
 12.6
 (0.1) 12.7
Segment depreciation and amortization (a)
12.7
 12.0
 (0.7) (0.1) (0.6) 37.9
 35.9
 (2.0) 
 (2.0)
Segment income233.9
 201.8
 32.1
 0.8
 31.3
 637.8
 581.9
 55.9
 (2.2) 58.1

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(b)TH segment income includes $2.8 million and $2.9 million of cash distributions received from equity method investments for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. TH segment income includes $8.8 million and $9.0 million of cash distributions received from equity method investments for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Key Business Metrics2017 2016 2017 2016
Comparable sales       
    TH0.3 % 2.0% (0.2)% 3.3%
    BK3.6 % 1.7% 2.6 % 2.2%
    PLK (c)(1.8)% 1.8% (1.5)% 1.4%
System-wide sales growth       
    TH3.0 % 4.8% 3.0 % 6.1%
    BK11.2 % 7.0% 9.4 % 7.5%
    PLK (c)4.5 % 8.3% 4.6 % 7.0%
System-wide sales       
    TH$1,812.3
 $1,690.4
 $4,971.8
 $4,783.0
    BK$5,335.0
 $4,776.7
 $14,773.1
 $13,557.6
    PLK (c)$897.3
 $781.6
 $2,623.5
 $2,519.0
        
     As of
     September 30, 2017 September 30, 2016
Net restaurant growth       
    TH    4.2 % 3.4%
    BK    6.6 % 3.9%
    PLK (d)    5.9 % 5.9%
Restaurant count       
    TH    4,680
 4,492
    BK   ��16,253
 15,243
    PLK (d)    2,809
 2,653
(c)For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, PLK comparable sales, system-wide sales growth and system-wide sales are for the period from December 26, 2016 through September 30, 2017 and are calculated using the same period in the prior year (December 26, 2015 through September 30, 2016). For 2016, PLK figures are shown for information purposes only and are consistent with PLK's former fiscal calendar. Consequently, results for 2017 may not be comparable to those of 2016.
(d)For 2017, net restaurant growth is for the period from October 3, 2016 through September 30, 2017 and from October 5, 2015 through October 2, 2016 for the comparative period. Restaurant count is as of September 30, 2017 for the current period, and as of October 2, 2016 for the comparative period, inclusive of temporary closures.
Comparable Sales
TH comparable sales of 0.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2017 was primarily driven by Canada comparable sales of 0.6%. TH comparable sales of (0.2)% during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was primarily driven by flat Canada comparable sales.
BK comparable sales of 3.6% and 2.6% during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, was primarily driven by U.S. comparable sales of 4.0% and 1.7% during such periods.
PLK comparable sales of (1.8)% and (1.5)% during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, was primarily driven by U.S. comparable sales of (2.6)% and (2.1)% during such periods.

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Sales and Cost of Sales
Sales include supply chain sales and sales from Company restaurants. Supply chain sales represent sales of products, supplies and restaurant equipment, other than equipment sales related to initial restaurant establishment or renovations, which are shipped directly fromoptimize cash movement within our warehouses or by third-party distributors to restaurants or retailers,structure as well as salesservices related to retailers. Sales from Company restaurants, including sales by our consolidated TH Restaurant VIEs, represent restaurant-level sales to our guests.
Cost of sales includes costs associated with the management of our supply chain, including cost of goods, direct laborsignificant tax reform legislation and depreciation, as well as the cost of goods delivered by third-party distributors to the restaurants for whichregulations, we manage the supply chain logistics, and for products sold through retailers. Cost of sales also includes food, paper and labor costs of Company restaurants, which includes costs incurred by our consolidated TH Restaurant VIEs (see Note 3 to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information on Restaurant VIEs).
During the three months ended September 30, 2017, the increase in sales was driven by the inclusion of $22.7 million from our PLK segment, a $2.1 million increase in our TH segment, and a favorable FX Impact of $20.6 million, partially offset by a decrease of $0.2 million in our BK segment. The increase in our TH segment was driven by an $18.8 million increase in supply chain sales primarily reflecting growth in system wide sales, partially offset by a $16.7 million decrease in our TH Company restaurant revenue,non-operating expenses primarily from the conversion of Restaurant VIEs to franchise restaurants.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the increase in sales was driven by an $86.3 million increase in our TH segment, the inclusion of $45.7 million from our PLK segment, an increase of $1.0 million in our BK segment,professional advisory and a $15.6 million favorable FX Impact. The increase in our TH segment was driven by a $127.2 million increase in supply chain sales primarily reflecting growth in system wide salesconsulting services (“Corporate restructuring and the launch of our espresso-based beverage platform, partially offset by a $40.9 million decrease in our TH Company restaurant revenue, primarily from the conversion of Restaurant VIEs to franchise restaurants.
During the three months ended September 30, 2017, the increase in cost of sales was driven primarily by the inclusion of $17.8 million from our PLK segment, a $1.6 million increase in our TH segment, a $0.8 million increase in our BK segment, and a $16.0 million unfavorable FX Impact. The increase in our TH segment was primarily due to a $14.1 million increase in supply chain cost of sales driven by the increase in supply chain sales described above. This factor was partially offset by a $12.5 million decrease in Company restaurant cost of sales, primarily from the conversion of Restaurant VIEs to franchise restaurants.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the increase in cost of sales was driven primarily by the inclusion of $37.0 million from our PLK segment, a $35.7 million increase in our TH segment, a $6.1 million increase in our BK segment, and a $12.4 million unfavorable FX Impact. The increase in our TH segment was primarily due to a $71.0 million increase in supply chain cost of sales driven by the increase in supply chain sales described above, net of supply chain cost savings derived from effective cost management. This factor was partially offset by a $35.3 million decrease in Company restaurant cost of sales, primarily from the conversion of Restaurant VIEs to franchise restaurants.
Franchise and Property
Franchise and property revenues consist primarily of royalties earned on franchise sales, rents from real estate leased or subleased to franchisees, franchise fees, revenues derived from equipment packages at establishment of a restaurant and in connection with renewal or renovation, and other revenue. Franchise and property expenses consist primarily of depreciation of properties leased to franchisees, rental expense associated with properties subleased to franchisees, costs of equipment packages sold at establishment of a restaurant and in connection with renewal or renovation, amortization of franchise agreements, and bad debt expense (recoveries)advisory fees”).
During the three months ended September 30, 2017, the increase in franchise and property revenues was driven by the inclusion of $45.3 million from our PLK segment, a $26.5 million increase in our BK segment, a $6.1 million increase in our TH segment, and a $9.8 million favorable FX Impact. The increase in our BK and TH segments was primarily due to an increase in royalties, driven by system-wide sales growth.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the increase in franchise and property revenues was driven by the inclusion of $89.0 million from our PLK segment, a $48.4 million increase in our BK segment, a $17.8 million increase in our TH segment, and a $3.7 million favorable FX Impact. The increase in our BK and TH segments was primarily due to an increase in royalties, driven by system-wide sales growth.

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During the three months ended September 30, 2017, the increase in franchise and property expenses was driven by a $2.5 million increase in our TH segment, the inclusion of $2.2 million from our PLK segment, a $0.8 million increase in our BK segment, and a $3.2 million unfavorable FX Impact.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the increase in franchise and property expenses was driven by a $13.4 million increase in our TH segment, the inclusion of $4.5 million from our PLK segment, and a $1.9 million unfavorable FX Impact, partially offset by a $0.1 million decrease in our BK segment.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Our selling, general and administrative expenses were comprised of the following:
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Variance Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 Variance
  $ %  $ %
 2017 2016 Favorable / (Unfavorable) 2017 2016 Favorable / (Unfavorable)
Segment SG&A:               
TH$24.1
 $17.0
 $(7.1) (41.8)% $71.4
 $48.3
 $(23.1) (47.8)%
BK38.0
 43.5
 5.5
 12.6 % 110.3
 122.9
 12.6
 10.3 %
PLK12.8
 
 (12.8) NM
 27.2
 
 (27.2) NM
Share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense12.5
 11.8
 (0.7) (5.9)% 42.9
 31.0
 (11.9) (38.4)%
Depreciation and amortization5.8
 5.5
 (0.3) (5.5)% 17.1
 15.9
 (1.2) (7.5)%
PLK Transaction costs6.9
 
 (6.9) NM
 49.8
 
 (49.8) NM
Integration costs
 4.4
 4.4
 NM
 
 10.4
 10.4
 NM
Selling, general and administrative expenses$100.1
 $82.2
 $(17.9) (21.8)% $318.7
 $228.5
 $(90.2) (39.5)%

NM - not meaningful
Segment selling, general and administrative expenses (“Segment SG&A”) include segment selling expenses, which consist primarily of Company restaurant advertising fund contributions, and segment general and administrative expenses, which are comprised primarily of salary and employee-related costs for non-restaurant employees, professional fees, information technology systems, and general overhead for our corporate offices. Segment SG&A excludes share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense, depreciation and amortization, PLK Transaction costs and integration costs.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, TH Segment SG&A increased primarily due to an increase in salaries and benefits and an unfavorable FX Impact. During the same period, BK Segment SG&A decreased primarily due to a decrease in salaries and benefits, partially offset by an unfavorable FX Impact.
During the three months ended September 30, 2017, the increase in share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense was due primarily to additional equity awards granted.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the increase in share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense was due primarily to an increase in equity award modifications, an increase related to the remeasurement of liability-classified and non-employee equity awards to fair value, and an increase due to additional equity awards granted.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the increase in depreciation and amortization expense was primarily due to depreciation related to information technology capital expenditures during 2016.
(Income) Loss from Equity Method Investments
(Income) loss from equity method investments reflects our share of investee net income or loss and non-cash dilution gains or losses from changes in our ownership interests in equity method investees, and basis difference amortization.

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investees.
The change in (income) loss from equity method investments during the three months ended September 30, 2017 was primarily driven by improved resultsMarch 31, 2024 reflects changes in earnings of our TH and BK equity method investments.
The change in (income) loss from equity method investments during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017 was primarily driven by the prior year recognition of an $11.6 million increaseMarch 31, 2024 compared to the carrying valuethree months ended March 31, 2023.

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Other Operating Expenses (Income), net
Our other operating expenses (income), net were comprisedconsisted of the following:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2017 2016 2017 2016
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
202420242023
Net losses (gains) on disposal of assets, restaurant closures, and refranchisings$3.4
 $3.3
 $14.9
 $19.6
Litigation settlements and reserves, net0.6
 0.4
 1.7
 2.0
Litigation settlements (gains) and reserves, net
Net losses (gains) on foreign exchange17.7
 4.1
 64.9
 16.1
Other, net(0.2) 0.9
 0.6
 0.5
Other operating expenses (income), net$21.5
 $8.7
 $82.1
 $38.2
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 nine months ended September 30, 2017 and the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 primarily reflects losses in connection with refranchisings in our TH business.
Net losses (gains) on foreign exchange isare primarily related to revaluation of foreign denominated assets and liabilities.liabilities, primarily those denominated in euros and Canadian dollars.
Other, net for the three months ended March 31, 2023 is primarily related to payments in connection with FHS area representative buyouts.
Interest Expense, net
Our interest expense, net and the weighted average interest rate on our long-term debt were as follows:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2017 2016 2017 2016
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
202420242023
Interest expense, net$136.0
 $117.3
 $375.4
 $349.6
Weighted average interest rate on long-term debt4.8% 5.2% 4.9% 5.2%Weighted average interest rate on long-term debt5.0 %4.9 %
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2024, interest expense, net increased primarily due to higher outstanding debt from incremental term loans and the issuance of senior notes during 2017, partially offset by an increase in interest income and a lowerthe weighted average interest rate.
Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt
Duringrate driven by increases in interest rates which impacts our variable rate debt and the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, we recorded a $58.2 million and $78.6 million loss on early extinguishment of debt, respectively, which primarily reflects the payment of premiums to redeem a portionimpact of our second lien notes during September 2017 and the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts in connection with the refinancing of our Term Loan Facility and the redemption of a portion of our second lien notes.2023 term loan refinancing.
Income Tax Expense
Our effective tax rate was 13.4%17.2% and 15.3%9.1% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively,March 31, 2024 and 21.3% and 20.7% for the comparable periods2023, respectively. The increase in 2016, respectively. Theour effective tax rate was reducedprimarily due to a favorable structural change benefiting 2023, unfavorable impacts of recently implemented Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development related tax changes and changes in the mix of income from multiple jurisdictions, partially offset by 6.8% and 4.5% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, as a result ofincremental excess tax benefits from share-based

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compensation which are now recorded as a reduction to the income tax provision as a result of the required adoption of a new share-based compensation accounting standard (see Note 4 to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements). Additionally, our effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 benefited from the impact of our financing structure and net audit-related reserve releases, partially offset by non-deductible PLK Transaction costs.on equity-based compensation.
Net Income
We reported net income of $246.8$328 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2024, compared to net income of $238.6$277 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2023. The increase in net income is primarily asdue to a result$35 million favorable change in the results from other operating expenses (income), net, the non-recurrence of increases$19 million of FHS Transaction costs, a $12 million increase in TH segment income, a $10 million increase in TH and BK totaling $39.4segment income, a $9 million favorable change from the inclusionimpact of $36.8equity method investments, a $7 million ofincrease in PLK segment income, a $26.3$5 million increase in INTL segment income, a $3 million decrease in income tax expenseCorporate restructuring and the non-recurrence of $4.4advisory fees, and a $1 million increase in Integration costs.FHS segment income. These factors were partially offset by a $58.2$40 million loss on early extinguishment of debt, an $18.7increase in income tax expense, a $6 million increase in interest expense, net a $12.8 million increase in other operating expenses (income), net, and $6.9$4 million of PLKCRG Transaction costs.
We reported net income of $656.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared Amounts above include a total unfavorable FX Impact to net income of $654.5$5 million.
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Macro Economic Environment
During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, there were increases in commodity, labor, and energy costs which have resulted in increases in inflation, foreign exchange volatility, rising interest rates and general softening in the consumer environment which have been exacerbated by conflicts in the Middle East. These pressures could have an adverse impact on our business and results of operations if we and our franchisees are not able to manage costs effectively without negatively impacting consumers.
Segment Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

TH SegmentThree Months Ended March 31,VarianceFX Impact (a)Variance Excluding FX Impact
20242023 Favorable / (Unfavorable)
Revenues:
Sales$637 $618 $20 $$18 
Franchise and property revenues231 213 17 17 
Advertising revenues and other services70 62 — 
Total revenues939 893 45 43 
Cost of sales526 505 (20)(1)(19)
Franchise and property expenses81 79 (3)— (3)
Advertising expenses and other services70 65 (5)— (5)
Segment G&A (a)42 37 (5)— (5)
Adjustments:
Franchise agreement amortization (b)— — — 
Cash distributions received from equity method investments— — — 
Segment income224 212 12 11 
(a)Segment G&A includes share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense of $12 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016. TheMarch 31, 2024 and 2023.
(b)Franchise agreement amortization is included in franchise and property expenses.
System-wide Sales
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the increase in net income isTH system-wide sales of 7.8% was primarily driven by comparable sales of 6.9%, including Canada comparable sales of 7.5%.
Sales and Cost of Sales
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the increase in sales was primarily driven by increases in supply chain sales, mainly due to increases in system-wide sales, increases in equipment sales, and a favorable FX Impact, partially offset by a decrease in CPG sales as a result of increases in segment incomepromotional activity and trade investments.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the increase in TH and BK totaling $93.7 million, the inclusioncost of $70.0 million of PLK segment income, a $52.0 million decreasesales was primarily driven by increases in income taxsupply chain sales, increases in equipment sales, an increase in supply chain bad debt expense and an unfavorable FX Impact.
Franchise and Property
During the non-recurrence of $10.4 million in Integration costs. These factors were partially offset by a $78.6 million loss on early extinguishment of debt, $49.8 million of PLK Transaction costs, a $43.9 millionthree months ended March 31, 2024, the increase in other operating expenses (income), net,franchise and property revenues was primarily driven by increases in royalties and rent, as a $25.8 millionresult of increases in system-wide sales, and a favorable FX Impact.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the increase in interestfranchise and property expenses was primarily driven by an increase in rent expense net,as a result of increases in system-wide sales.
Advertising and Other Services
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the increase in advertising revenues and other services was primarily driven by increases in advertising fund contributions by franchisees, as a result of increases in system-wide sales.
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During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the increase in advertising expenses and other services was driven primarily by an $11.9 millionincreases in advertising revenues and other services.
Segment G&A
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the increase in Segment G&A was primarily driven by higher salary and employee-related costs for non-restaurant employees and an increase in professional fees.

BK SegmentThree Months Ended March 31,VarianceFX Impact (a)Variance Excluding FX Impact
20242023 Favorable / (Unfavorable)
Revenues:
Sales$58 $19 $39 $— $39 
Franchise and property revenues175 172 — 
Advertising revenues and other services117 106 11 — 11 
Total revenues350 297 53 — 53 
Cost of sales52 17 (35)— (35)
Franchise and property expenses33 36 — 
Advertising expenses and other services125 117 (9)— (9)
Segment G&A (a)36 34 (2)— (2)
Adjustments:
Franchise agreement amortization (b)(1)— (1)
Segment income106 96 10 — 10 
(a)Segment G&A includes share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense of $10 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.
System-wide Sales
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the increase in BK system-wide sales of 2.6% was primarily driven by comparable sales of 3.8%, including US comparable sales of 3.9%, partially offset by net restaurant growth of (2.4)%.
Sales and Cost of Sales
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the increase in sales and cost of sales was primarily driven by increases in Company restaurants due to franchisee restaurant acquisitions during 2024 and 2023.
Franchise and Property
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the increase in franchise and property revenues was primarily driven by increases in royalties, as a $7.5result of increases in system-wide sales.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the decrease in franchise and property expenses was primarily driven by bad debt recoveries in 2024 compared to bad debt expenses in 2023.
Advertising and Other Services
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the increase in advertising revenues and other services was primarily driven by increases in advertising fund contributions from vendors and franchisees.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the increase in advertising expenses and other services was driven primarily by increases in advertising revenues and other services.
Segment G&A
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the increase in Segment G&A was primarily driven by higher salary and employee-related costs for non-restaurant employees.

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PLK SegmentThree Months Ended March 31,VarianceFX Impact (a)Variance Excluding FX Impact
20242023 Favorable / (Unfavorable)
Revenues:
Sales$23 $21 $$— $
Franchise and property revenues80 73 — 
Advertising revenues and other services75 66 — 
Total revenues178 159 18 — 18 
Cost of sales19 19 — — — 
Franchise and property expenses— — — 
Advertising expenses and other services76 67 (10)— (10)
Segment G&A (a)22 21 (1)— (1)
Adjustments:
Franchise agreement amortization (b)— — — 
Segment income58 51 — 
(a)Segment G&A includes share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense of $7 million decreaseand $6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
System-wide Sales
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the increase in PLK system-wide sales of 10.4% was primarily driven by comparable sales of 5.7%, including US comparable sales of 6.2%, and net restaurant growth of 4.7%.
Sales and Cost of Sales
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, sales remained relatively consistent with the prior year.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, cost of sales remained consistent with the prior year.
Franchise and Property
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the increase in franchise and property revenues was primarily driven by increases in royalties, as a result of increases in system-wide sales.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, franchise and property expenses remained consistent with the prior year.
Advertising and Other Services
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the increase in advertising revenues and other services was primarily driven by increases in advertising fund contributions by franchisees, as a result of increases in system-wide sales.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the increase in advertising expenses and other services was primarily driven by increases in advertising revenues and other services.
Segment G&A
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, Segment G&A remained relatively consistent with the prior year.

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FHS SegmentThree Months Ended March 31,VarianceFX Impact (a)Variance Excluding FX Impact
20242023 Favorable / (Unfavorable)
Revenues:
Sales$10 $10 $— $— $— 
Franchise and property revenues25 23 — 
Advertising revenues and other services15 10 — 10 
Total revenues50 37 13 — 13 
Cost of sales— — — 
Franchise and property expenses— — — 
Advertising expenses and other services15 (11)— (11)
Segment G&A (a)14 13 (1)— (1)
Segment income10 — 
(a)Segment G&A includes share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense of $3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.
System-wide Sales
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the increase in FHS system-wide sales of 4.3% was primarily driven by net restaurant growth of 3.6% and relatively flat comparable sales of 0.3%, including US comparable sales of 0.3%.
Sales and Cost of Sales
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, sales and cost of sales remained consistent with the prior year.
Franchise and Property
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, franchise and property revenues remained relatively consistent with the prior year.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, franchise and property expenses remained consistent with the prior year.
Advertising and Other Services
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the increases in advertising revenues and other services and advertising expenses and other services reflect modification of the advertising fund arrangements to be more consistent with those of our other brands.
Segment G&A
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, Segment G&A remained relatively consistent with the prior year.

INTL SegmentThree Months Ended March 31,VarianceFX Impact (a)Variance Excluding FX Impact
20242023 Favorable / (Unfavorable)
Revenues:
Sales$— $— $— $— $— 
Franchise and property revenues201 187 15 (4)19 
Advertising revenues and other services21 16 
Total revenues222 203 20 (4)23 
Cost of sales— — — — — 
Franchise and property expenses(4)— (4)
Advertising expenses and other services23 18 (6)(1)(5)
Segment G&A (a)53 46 (7)(1)(6)
Adjustments:
Franchise agreement amortization (b)— 
Segment income142 137 (5)10 
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(a)Segment G&A includes share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense of $14 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.
System-wide Sales
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the increase in INTL system-wide sales of 11.6% was primarily driven by net restaurant growth of 8.4% and comparable sales of 4.2%.
Franchise and Property
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the increase in franchise and property revenues was primarily driven by increases in royalties, primarily at Burger King, as a result of increases in system-wide sales, partially offset by an unfavorable FX Impact.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the increase in franchise and property expenses was primarily related to Tim Hortons due to an increase in bad debt expenses.
Advertising and Other Services
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the increase in advertising revenues and other services was primarily driven by increases in advertising fund contributions from franchisees and vendors in the impactlimited number of equity method investments.markets where we manage the advertising funds.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the increases in advertising expenses and other services were driven primarily by increases in advertising revenues.
Segment G&A
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the increase in Segment G&A was primarily driven by higher salary and employee-related costs for non-restaurant employees.

Non-GAAP Reconciliations
The table below contains information regarding EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA,Operating Income, which areis a non-GAAP measures. Thesemeasure. This non-GAAP measures domeasure does not have a standardized meaning under U.S. GAAP and may differ from a similar captioned measuresmeasure of other companies in our industry. We believe that thesethis non-GAAP measures aremeasure is 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 thesethis non-GAAP measures,measure, we intend to provide investors with a consistent comparison of our operating results and trends for the periods presented. EBITDAAdjusted Operating Income is defined as earnings (net income or loss) before interest expense, net, (gain) loss on early extinguishmentfrom operations excluding (i) franchise agreement amortization as a result 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 andacquisition accounting, (ii) (income) loss from equity method investments, net of cash distributions received from equity method investments, as well as(iii) other operating expenses (income), net. Other specifically identified costs associated withnet and, (iv) income/expenses from non-recurring projects are also excludedand non-operating activities. For the periods referenced, income/expenses from Adjusted EBITDA, including PLK Transaction costs associatednon-recurring projects and non-operating activities included (i) non-recurring fees and expense incurred in connection with the Popeyes Acquisitionannounced acquisition of Carrols consisting primarily of professional fees; (ii) non-recurring fees and integration costs associatedexpense incurred in connection with the acquisition of Tim Hortons. Firehouse consisting of professional fees, compensation related expenses and integration costs; and (iii) non-operating costs from professional advisory and consulting services associated with certain transformational corporate restructuring initiatives that rationalize our structure and optimize cash movements as well as services related to significant tax reform legislation and regulations. Management believes that these types of expenses are either not related to our underlying profitability drivers or not likely to re-occur in the foreseeable future and the varied timing, size and nature of these projects may cause volatility in our results unrelated to the performance of our core business that does not reflect trends of our core operations.

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Adjusted EBITDAOperating Income 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 our operating performance or the performance of an acquired business.performance. Adjusted EBITDA,Operating Income, as defined above, also represents our measure of segment income for each of our threefive operating segments.


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 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Variance Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 Variance
  $ %  $ %
 2017 2016 Favorable / (Unfavorable) 2017 2016 Favorable / (Unfavorable)
Segment income:               
TH$294.4
 $287.1
 $7.3
 2.5 % $831.7
 $793.9
 $37.8
 4.8 %
BK233.9
 201.8
 32.1
 15.9 % 637.8
 581.9
 55.9
 9.6 %
PLK36.8
 
 36.8
 NM
 70.0
 
 70.0
 NM
Adjusted EBITDA565.1
 488.9
 76.2
 15.6 % 1,539.5
 1,375.8
 163.7
 11.9 %
Share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense12.5
 11.8
 (0.7) (5.9)% 42.9
 31.0
 (11.9) (38.4)%
PLK Transaction costs6.9
 
 (6.9) NM
 49.8
 
 (49.8) NM
Integration costs
 4.4
 4.4
 NM
 
 10.4
 10.4
 NM
Impact of equity method investments (a)(1.3) 0.3
 1.6
 NM (0.1) (7.6) (7.5) 98.7 %
Other operating expenses (income), net21.5
 8.7
 (12.8) NM
 82.1
 38.2
 (43.9) (114.9)%
EBITDA525.5
 463.7
 61.8
 13.3 % 1,364.8
 1,303.8
 61.0
 4.7 %
Depreciation and amortization46.2
 43.2
 (3.0) (6.9)% 134.9
 128.7
 (6.2) (4.8)%
Income from operations479.3
 420.5
 58.8
 14.0 % 1,229.9
 1,175.1
 54.8
 4.7 %
Interest expense, net136.0
 117.3
 (18.7) (15.9)% 375.4
 349.6
 (25.8) (7.4)%
Loss on early extinguishment of debt58.2
 
 (58.2) NM
 78.6
 
 (78.6) NM
Income tax expense38.3
 64.6
 26.3
 40.7 % 119.0
 171.0
 52.0
 30.4 %
Net income$246.8
 $238.6
 $8.2
 3.4 % $656.9
 $654.5
 $2.4
 0.4 %
Three Months Ended March 31,Variance
$%
20242023Favorable / (Unfavorable)
Income from operations$544 $447 $97 22 %
Franchise agreement amortization— — %
CRG Transaction costs— (4)NM
FHS Transaction costs— 19 19 100 %
Corporate restructuring and advisory fees60 %
Impact of equity method investments (a)— 100 %
Other operating expenses (income), net(18)17 35 NM
Adjusted Operating Income$540 $505 $35 %
Segment income:
TH$224 $212 $12 %
BK106 96 10 10 %
PLK58 51 14 %
FHS10 10 %
INTL142 137 %
Adjusted Operating Income$540 $505 $35 %
NM - not meaningful
(a)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.
(a)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.
The increase in Adjusted EBITDA for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 reflects increases in segment income in our TH and BK segments and the inclusion of our PLK segment.
The increase in EBITDAOperating Income for the three months ended September 30, 2017 is primarily due to increasesMarch 31, 2024 reflects an increase in segment income in all of our TH and BK segments, the inclusion of PLK segment income, the non-recurrence of integration costs, and an improvement from the impact of equity method investments, partially offset by an increase in other operating expenses (income), net, PLK Transaction costs recognized in the current period, and an increase in share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation.unfavorable FX Impact of $5 million.
The increase in EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 is primarily due to increases in segment income in our TH and BK segments, the inclusion of PLK segment income, and the non-recurrence of integration costs, partially offset by PLK Transaction costs recognized in the current period, an increase in other operating expenses (income), net, an increase in share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation, and a decrease from the impact of equity method investments.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our primary sources of liquidity are cash on hand, cash generated by operations, and borrowings available under our Revolving Credit Facility (as defined below). We have used, and may in the future use, our liquidity to make required interest and/or principal payments, to make distributions on Partnership preferred units (as defined below), to make distributions to RBI for RBI to repurchase its common shares, to repurchase Class B exchangeable limited partnership units of Partnership (“Partnership exchangeable units”), to make a distribution for RBI to redeem all or a portion of the Preferred Shares, to voluntarily prepay and repurchase our or one of our affiliate’saffiliates’ outstanding debt, to fund ouracquisitions and other investing activities, including the Popeyes Acquisition,such as capital expenditures and joint ventures, and to make distributions on Class A common units and distributions on the Partnership exchangeable units. As a result of our borrowings, we are highly leveraged. Our liquidity requirements are significant, primarily due to debt service and the cash distribution requirements of the Partnership preferred units.requirements.
As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $3,547.2 million, a substantial portion of which resulted from proceeds from the May 2017 issuance of the 2017 4.25% Senior Notes (as defined below), borrowing of the Incremental Term Loan No. 2 (as defined below), and proceeds from the settlement and termination of our previous cross-currency rate swaps in June 2017. On October 25, 2017, the RBI board of directors approved the redemption of all of the Preferred Shares on December 12, 2017 (the "Redemption Date"). Partnership is required to make a distribution on the Partnership preferred units in an amount sufficient for RBI to fund the redemption of all of the Preferred Shares. In October 2017 Partnership received an exchange notice representing 9,050,594 Partnership exchangeable units. In accordance with the terms of the partnership

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agreement, Partnership will satisfy the exchange notice by repurchasing 5,000,000 Partnership exchangeable units for cash and exchanging 4,050,594 Partnership exchangeable units for the same number of newly issued RBI common shares. The exchange date will occur on November 8, 2017 and the repurchase of Partnership exchangeable units for cash will be based on the weighted average trading price of RBI common shares on the New York Stock Exchange in U.S. dollars for the 20 consecutive trading days ending on the last business day prior to the exchange date, per the terms of the partnership agreement. The distribution on the Partnership preferred units to fund the intended redemption of the Preferred Shares and the repurchase of Partnership exchangeable units are both anticipated to be financed with available cash on hand. See Note 19 to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 "Financial Statements" of this report.
As of September 30, 2017, we had working capital of $3,022.2$1,049 million and borrowing availability of $498.4$1,248 million under our Revolvingsenior secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility.Facility”). Based on our current level of operations and available cash, we believe our cash flow from operations, combined with our availability under our Revolving Credit Facility, will provide sufficient liquidity to fund our current obligations, distributions on Partnership preferred units, distributions to fund the redemption of Preferred Shares, debt service requirements and capital spending over the next twelve months.
AsIn September 2022, Burger King shared the details of September 30, 2017,its “Reclaim the Flame” plan to accelerate sales growth and drive franchisee profitability. We are investing $400 million over the life of the plan, comprised of $150 million in advertising and digital investments (“Fuel the Flame”) and $250 million in high-quality remodels and relocations, restaurant technology, kitchen equipment, and building enhancements (“Royal Reset”). During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we funded $6 million toward the Fuel the Flame investment and $19 million toward our Royal Reset investment and as of March 31, 2024,
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we have funded a total of $79 million toward the Fuel the Flame investment and $81 million toward our Royal Reset investment.
In April 2024, Burger King announced plans to extend its Long-Term Royal Reset program with plans to invest an additional $300 million in remodels from 2025 through 2028.
On January 16, 2024, we announced that we have reached an agreement to acquire all of Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (“Carrols”) issued and outstanding shares that are not already held by RBI or its affiliates for $9.55 per share in an all cash transaction, or an aggregate total enterprise value of approximately 3%$1.0 billion. The transaction is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2024 and is subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by the holders of the majority of common stock held by Carrols stockholders excluding shares held by RBI and its affiliates and officers of Carrols in addition to approval by holders of a majority of outstanding common stock of Carrols. The transaction is not subject to a financing contingency and is expected to be financed with cash on hand of approximately $230 million and term loan debt. We secured financing whereby lenders will provide an additional $750 million of Term Loan B loans on the same terms as the existing Term Loan B under our consolidated cash and cash equivalents balances were held in countries other than Canada and the U.S. Undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries for periods priorCredit Agreement, subject to the acquisitionclosing of Tim Hortons in 2014 are considered indefinitely reinvested for U.S. income tax purposes. Subsequent to then, we record a deferred tax liability for earnings of foreign subsidiaries with U.S. parent companies when such amounts are not considered permanently reinvested and would be subject to tax in the U.S. upon repatriation of cash.

Carrols acquisition.
On August 2, 2016,31, 2023, the RBI board of directors approved a share repurchase authorization wherein RBI may purchase up to $300.0$1,000 million of RBI common shares through July 2021.until September 30, 2025. Repurchases under RBI’s authorization will be made in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. If RBI repurchases any RBI common shares, pursuant to the partnership agreement, Partnership will, immediately prior to such repurchase, make a distribution to RBI on its Class A common units in an amount sufficient for RBI to fund such repurchase. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, RBI did not repurchase any RBI common shares. As of March 31, 2024, RBI had $500 million remaining under its share repurchase authorization.
We generally provide applicable deferred taxes based on the tax liability or withholding taxes that would be due upon repatriation of cash associated with unremitted earnings. We will continue to monitor our plans for such cash and related foreign earnings but our expectation is to continue to provide taxes on unremitted earnings that we expect to distribute.
Debt Instruments and Debt Service Requirements
As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2024, our long-term debt is comprisedconsists primarily of borrowings under our Credit Facilities, amounts outstanding under our 2017 4.25%3.875% First Lien Senior Notes 2017 5.00%due 2028, 5.75% First Lien Senior Notes 2015 4.625%due 2025, 3.50% First Lien Senior Notes and 2014 6.00%due 2029, 4.375% Second Lien Senior Notes (each as defined below)due 2028, 4.00% Second Lien Senior Notes due 2030 (together, the “Senior Notes”), TH Facility, and obligations under capitalfinance leases. For further information about our long-term debt, see Note 910 to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report.
RefinancingAs of Credit Facilities
On February 17, 2017, two of our subsidiaries (the “Borrowers”) entered into a second amendment (the “Second Amendment”) to the credit agreement governing our senior secured term loan facility (the “Term Loan Facility”) and our senior secured revolving credit facility of up to $500.0March 31, 2024, there was $6,437 million of revolving extensions of credit outstanding at any time (including revolving loans, swingline loans and letters of credit) (the “Revolving Credit Facility” and together with the Term Loan Facility, the “Credit Facilities”). Under the Second Amendment, (i) the outstanding aggregate principal amount under our Term Loan Facility was decreased to $4,900.0 million as a result of a repayment of $146.1 million from cash on hand, (ii) the interest rate applicable to our Term Loan Facility was reduced to, at our option, either (a) a base rate plus an applicable margin equal to 1.25%, or (b) a Eurocurrency rate plus an applicable margin equal to 2.25%, (iii) the maturity of our Term Loan Facility was extended from December 12, 2021 to February 17, 2024, and (iv) the Borrowers and their subsidiaries were provided with additional flexibility under certain negative covenants, including incurrence of indebtedness, making of investments, dispositions and restricted payments, and prepayment of subordinated indebtedness. Except as described herein, the Second Amendment did not materially change the terms of the Credit Facilities.
Incremental Term Loans
In connection with the Popeyes Acquisition, we obtained an incremental term loan in the aggregate principal amount of $1,300.0 million (the “Incremental Term Loan No. 1”) under our Term Loan Facility. The Incremental Term Loan No. 1 bears interest at the same rate as the Term Loan Facility and also matures on February 17, 2024. In connection with the Incremental Term Loan No. 1, Popeyes was included as loan guarantor and its assets as collateral under the Credit Facilities. Except as described herein, there were no material changes to the terms of the Credit Facilities.
Simultaneously and in connection with the issuance of the 2017 4.25% Senior Notes (defined below), we obtained an incremental term loan in the aggregate principal amount of $250.0 million (the "Incremental Term Loan No. 2" and together

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with the Incremental Term Loan No. 1, the "Incremental Term Loans") under our Term Loan Facility. The Incremental Term Loan No. 2 bears interest at the same rate as the Term Loan Facility and also matures on February 17, 2024. There were no other material changes to the terms of the Credit Facilities.
Credit Facilities
As of September 30, 2017, there was $6,404.8 million outstanding principal amount under the Term Loan Facility with a weighted average interest rate of 3.52%7.33%. The interest rate applicable to borrowings under our Term Loan A and Revolving Credit Facility is, at our option, either (i) a base rate, subject to a floor of 1.00%, plus an applicable margin varying from 0.00% to 0.50%, or (ii) Term SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate), subject to a floor of 0.00%, plus an applicable margin varying between 0.75% to 1.50%, in each case, determined by reference to a net first lien leverage based pricing grid. The interest rate applicable to borrowings under our Term Loan B is, at our option, either (i) a base rate, subject to a floor of 1.00%, plus an applicable margin of 1.25%, or (ii) Term SOFR, subject to a floor of 0.00%, plus an applicable margin of 2.25%.
Based on the amounts outstanding under the Term Loan FacilityFacilities and LIBORSOFR as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2024, subject to a floor of 1.00%0.00%, required debt service for the next twelve months is estimated to be approximately $227.9$480 million in interest payments and $64.5$60 million in principal payments. In addition, based on LIBORSOFR as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2024, net cash settlements that we expect to payreceive on our $2,500.0$4,000 million interest rate swapswaps are estimated to be approximately $24.2$128 million for the next twelve months.
As of September 30, 2017, we had no amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility, had $1.6 million of letters of credit issued against the facility, and our borrowing availability was $498.4 million. Funds available under the Revolving Credit Facility may be used to repay other debt, finance debt or share repurchases, fund acquisitions or capital expenditures, and for other general corporate purposes. We have a $125.0 million letter of credit sublimit as part of the Revolving Credit Facility, which reduces our borrowing availability thereunder by the cumulative amount of outstanding letters of credit.
On October 13, 2017, the Borrowers extended the maturity date of the Revolving Credit Facility from December 12, 2019 to October 13, 2022. The extension was effected through the termination of the existing revolving credit commitments and the entry into Incremental Facility Amendment No. 3 (the "October 2017 Incremental Amendment ") to the Credit Agreement. The October 2017 Incremental Amendment maintains the same $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility. As amended, the Revolving Credit Facility matures on October 13, 2022, provided that if, on October 15, 2021, more than an aggregate of $150.0 million of the 2015 4.625% Senior Notes are outstanding, then the maturity date of the Revolving Credit Facility shall be October 15, 2021. All other material terms of the Revolving Credit Facility remained the same.
Senior Notes
On May 17, 2017, the Borrowers entered into an indenture (the “2017 4.25% Senior Notes Indenture”) in connection with the issuance of $1,500.0 million of 4.25% first lien senior secured notes due May 15, 2024 (the “2017 4.25% Senior Notes”). No principal payments are due until maturity and interest is paid semi-annually. We expect to use the net proceeds from the offering of the 2017 4.25% Senior Notes, together with other sources of liquidity, to redeem all of the Preferred Shares on the Redemption Date and for other general corporate purposes.
On August 28, 2017, the Borrowers entered into an indenture (the “2017 5.00% Senior Notes Indenture”) in connection with the issuance of $1,300.0 million of 5.00% second lien senior secured notes due October 15, 2025 (the “2017 5.00% Senior Notes”). No principal payments are due until maturity and interest is paid semi-annually. The net proceeds from the offering of the 2017 5.00% Senior Notes were used to redeem $1,250.0 million principal amount of the 6.00% second lien senior secured notes due April 1, 2022 (the “2014 6.00% Senior Notes”), pay related redemption premiums, fees and expenses.
On October 4, 2017, the Borrowers issued $1,500.0 million of 5.00% second lien senior secured notes due October 15, 2025 (the "October 2017 Senior Notes"), which were issued as additional notes under the 2017 5.00% Senior Notes Indenture pursuant to which the Borrowers previously issued the 2017 5.00% Senior Notes. The October 2017 Senior Notes are treated as a single series with the 2017 5.00% Senior Notes and have substantially the same terms as those of the 2017 5.00% Senior Notes for all purposes under the 2017 5.00% Senior Notes Indenture, including waivers, amendments, redemptions and offers to purchase. No principal payments are due until maturity and interest is paid semi-annually. The net proceeds from the offering of the October 2017 Senior Notes were used to redeem the remaining $1,000.0 million principal amount outstanding of the 2014 6.00% Senior Notes on October 18, 2017, pay related redemption premiums, fees and expenses, and for general corporate purposes.
The Borrowers are also party to an indenture (the “2015 4.625% Senior Notes Indenture”) in connection with the issuance of $1,250.0 million of 4.625% first lien senior notes due January 15, 2022 (the “2015 4.625% Senior Notes”) and an indenture (the “2014 6.00% Senior Notes Indenture”) in connection with the issuance of the 2014 6.00% Senior Notes. As of September 30, 2017, there was $1,000.0 million of outstanding principal amount of the 2014 6.00% Senior Notes following the September 2017 redemption of $1,250.0 million principal amount of the 2014 6.00% Senior Notes. The remaining $1,000.0 million of the 2014 6.00% Senior Notes was redeemed in October 2017. No principal payments are due on the 2015 4.625% Senior Notes or were due on the 2014 6.00% Senior Notes until maturity and interest on the 2015 4.625% Senior Notes is paid semi-annually.

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Based on the amounts outstanding at October 26, 2017,March 31, 2024, required debt service for the next twelve months on all of the Senior Notes outstanding is approximately $261.6$264 million in interest payments. Based on the amounts outstanding under the TH Facility as of March 31, 2024, required debt service for the next twelve months is estimated to be approximately $8 million in interest payments and $16 million in principal payments.
Restrictions and Covenants
As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2024, we were in compliance with all applicable financial debt covenants under the Credit Facilities, 2017 4.25%the TH Facility, and the indentures governing our Senior Notes Indenture, 2015 4.625% Senior Notes Indenture, 2017 5.00% Senior Notes Indenture and 2014 6.00% Senior Notes Indenture, and there were no limitations on our ability to draw on the remaining availability under our Revolving Credit Facility.Notes.
Preferred Partnership Units
As of September 30, 2017, we had outstanding 68,530,939 preferred units (“Partnership preferred units”), all of which were issued to RBI in 2014. The Partnership preferred units are entitled to receive preferred distributions from Partnership that correspond to preferred dividends paid by RBI on the 68,530,939 Class A 9.0% cumulative compounding perpetual voting preferred shares of RBI (“Preferred Shares”) that were sold by RBI to a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (“Berkshire”).
Under the terms of the partnership agreement, if a dividend has been declared and is payable in respect of the Preferred Shares, Partnership must make a distribution in respect of the Partnership preferred units in an amount equal to the aggregate amount of dividends payable in respect of the Preferred Shares. The holder of the Preferred Shares is entitled to receive, as and when declared by the board of directors of RBI, cumulative cash dividends at an annual rate of 9.0% on the amount of the purchase price of $43.775848 per Preferred Share, payable quarterly in arrears (“regular quarterly dividends”). Such dividends accrue daily on a cumulative basis, whether or not declared by RBI’s board of directors.
The Preferred Shares may be redeemed at RBI’s option on and after December 12, 2017. After December 12, 2024, holders of not less than a majority of the outstanding Preferred Shares may cause RBI to redeem their Preferred Shares. On October 25, 2017, the RBI board of directors approved the redemption of all of the Preferred Shares on December 12, 2017 (the "Redemption Date"). Partnership is required to make a distribution on the Partnership preferred units in an amount sufficient for RBI to fund the redemption amount of the Preferred Shares. The redemption price is $48.109657 per Preferred Share plus accrued and unpaid dividends up to the Redemption Date plus or minus any unpaid make-whole dividend and any additional dividends (the “redemption price”). The redemption price may be reduced if the make-whole dividend formula described above indicates the after-tax net dividends paid to the holder of the Preferred Shares from the original issue date through the redemption date will exceed the after-tax net dividends that would have been paid if we were a U.S. corporation. Upon redemption, the Preferred Shares will be deemed canceled, dividends will cease to accrue thereon and all rights of the holders will terminate, except the right to receive the cash payable upon such redemption.
Holders of Preferred Shares also hold a contingently exercisable option to cause RBI to redeem their Preferred Shares at the redemption price in the event of certain triggering events. In the event that a triggering event is announced, the holders of not less than a majority of the Preferred Shares may require RBI, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to redeem all of the outstanding Preferred Shares of such holders at a price equal to the redemption price for each redeemed share on the date of the consummation of the triggering event. For this purpose, a “triggering event” means the occurrence of one or more of the following: (i) the acquisition of RBI by another entity by means of any transaction or series of transactions (including, without limitation, any merger, amalgamation, arrangement, consolidation or reorganization) if RBI’s shareholders constituted immediately prior to such transaction or series of related transactions hold less than 50% of the voting power of the surviving or acquiring entity; (ii) the closing of the transfer, in one transaction or a series of related transactions, to a person or entity (or a group of persons or entities) of RBI’s securities if, after such closing, RBI’s shareholders constituted immediately prior to such transaction or series of related transactions hold less than 50% of the voting power of RBI or its successor; or (iii) a sale, license or other disposition (in one transaction or a series of related transactions) of all or substantially all of the assets of RBI. Since the redemption features are not solely within the control of RBI, the Preferred Shares are classified as temporary equity. Once a Preferred Share has been redeemed and all payments and dividends to the holder have been made in full, it must be cancelled and may not be reissued.


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Cash Distributions/Dividends
On October 2, 2017,April 4, 2024, RBI paid a cash dividend of $0.98 per Preferred Share, for a total dividend of $67.5 million, to the holder of the Preferred Shares. The dividend on the Preferred Shares included the amount due for the third calendar quarter of 2017. Partnership made a distribution to RBI as holder of the Partnership preferred units in an equal amount on the same date. On October 3, 2017, RBI paid a cash dividend of $0.20$0.58 per RBI common share. Partnership made a distribution to RBI as holder of Class A common units in the amount of the aggregate dividends declared and paid by RBI on RBI common shares and also made a distribution of $0.58 in respect of each Partnership exchangeable unit in the amount of $0.20 per exchangeable unit.
On October 25, 2017, theThe RBI board of directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.98 per Preferred Share, for a total dividend of $67.5 million payable on January 2, 2018 to the holder of record of the Preferred Shares on December 15, 2017. The dividend on the Preferred Shares includes the amount due for the fourth calendar quarter of 2017. However, as indicated above, if RBI redeems the Preferred Shares prior to December 15, 2017, the redemption price will include accrued and unpaid regular quarterly dividends to the Redemption Date and, in such event, no regular quarterly dividend will be paid on the Preferred Shares on January 2, 2018. If RBI redeems the Preferred Shares prior to December 15, 2017, Partnership will not make a regular quarterly distribution to RBI as holder of the Partnership preferred units on January 2, 2018 as the redemption price will include accrued and unpaid regular quarterly dividends up to the Redemption Date. On October 25, 2017, the RBI board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.21$0.58 per RBI common share, which will be paid on January 3, 2018July 5, 2024 to RBI common shareholders of record on December 15, 2017.June 21, 2024. Partnership will make a distribution to RBI as holder of Class A common units in the amount of the aggregate dividends declared and paid by RBI on RBI common shares. Partnership will also make a distribution in respect of each Partnership exchangeable unit in the amount of $0.21$0.58 per Partnership exchangeable unit, and the record date and payment date for such distribution will be the same as the record date and payment date for the cash dividend per RBI common share set forth above.
No dividend may be declared or paid on RBI common shares or Partnership exchangeable units until a dividend is declared or paid on the Preferred Shares. In addition, if holders of at least a majority of the outstanding Preferred Shares have delivered a notice to exercise their right to have RBI redeem the Preferred Shares, no dividend may be declared or paid on RBI common shares or Partnership exchangeable units (except that dividends declared on RBI common shares and Partnership exchangeable units prior to the date of such delivery may be paid) unless on the date of such declaration or payment all Preferred Shares subject to such notice have been redeemed in full.
In addition, because we are a holding company, our ability to pay cash distributions on our Partnership exchangeable units may be limited by restrictions under our debt agreements.
Outstanding Security Data
As of October 20, 2017,April 23, 2024, we had outstanding 202,006,067202,008,287 Class A common units issued to RBI 68,530,939 Partnership preferred units issued to RBI and 226,839,418133,595,544 Partnership exchangeable units. In October 2017During the three months ended March 31, 2024, Partnership received an exchange notice representing 9,050,594 Partnership exchangeable units. In accordance with the terms of the partnership agreement, Partnership will satisfy the exchange notice by repurchasing 5,000,000exchanged 2,220 Partnership exchangeable units with cash on hand and exchanging 4,050,594 Partnership exchangeable units for the same number of newly issued RBI common shares. Thepursuant to exchange date will occur on November 8, 2017. See Note 19 to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 "Financial Statements" of this report.notices received.
One special voting share of RBI is held by a trustee, entitling the trustee to that number of votes on matters on which holders of RBI common shares are entitled to vote equal to the number of Partnership exchangeable units outstanding. The trustee is required to cast such votes in accordance with voting instructions provided by holders of Partnership exchangeable units. At any shareholder meeting of RBI, holders of RBI common shares vote together as a single class with the Preferred Shares and the special voting share except as otherwise provided by law. For information on ourRBI's share-based compensation and ourits outstanding equity awards, see Note 1413 to the audited consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2023, filed with the SECU.S Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and Canadian securities regulatory authorities on February 17, 2017.22, 2024.
Since December 12, 2015, the holdersHolders of Partnership exchangeable units have had the right to require Partnership to exchange all or any portion of such holder’s Partnership exchangeable units for RBI common shares at a ratio of one share for each Partnership exchangeable unit, subject to RBI’s right as the general partner of Partnership to determine to settle any such exchange for a cash payment in lieu of RBI common shares.

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Comparative Cash Flows
Operating Activities
Cash provided by operating activities was $793.6$148 million duringfor the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2024, compared to $905.8$95 million during the same period in the prior year. The decreaseincrease in cash provided by operating activities was primarily driven by increasesa decrease in cash used for working capital and an increase in segment income in each of our segments, partially offset by an increase in income tax payments and interest payments, PLK Transaction costs, and an increase in cash used by changes in working capital, partially offset by the inclusion of PLK segment income and increases in TH and BK segment income.interest payments.
Investing Activities
Cash used for investing activities was $851.9$31 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2024, compared to no net cash provided by or used from investing activities during the same period in the prior year. This change was primarily driven by current year net payments from the acquisition of $19.3franchised restaurants and an increase in capital expenditures.
Financing Activities
Cash used for financing activities was $203 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $240 million during the same period in the prior year. The change in investing activities was driven primarily by net cash used for the Popeyes Acquisition partially offset by proceeds received from the settlement and termination of our previous cross-currency rate swaps.
Financing Activities
Cash provided by financing activities was $2,162.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to cash used for financing activities of $464.8 million during the same period in the prior year. The change in financing activities was driven primarily by proceedsan increase in capital contributions from the Incremental Term Loans under our Term Loan Facility, the issuance of the 2017 4.25% Senior Notes,RBI and the issuance of the first tranche of the 2017 5.00% Senior Notes, partially offset by the repayment of a portion of the 2014 6.00% Senior Notes, the repayment of a portion of the Term Loan Facilitydecrease in connection with the February 2017 refinancing referred to above, the repayment oflong-term debt assumed in the Popeyes Acquisition, the repayment of the series 1 Tim Hortons Notes due June 1, 2017, premiums paid to redeem the 2014 6.00% Senior Notes, payment of financing costs, and higher distribution payments in the current period.repayments.
Contractual Obligations and Commitments
Except as described herein, as of October 26, 2017, there were no material changes to our contractual obligations, which are detailed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 filed with the SEC and Canadian securities regulatory authorities on February 17, 2017. During 2017, we completed the refinancing of our Credit Facilities, incurred the Incremental Term Loans under our Term Loan Facility, issued the 2017 4.25% Senior Notes, issued the 2017 5.00% Senior Notes and redeemed all of the outstanding 2014 6.00% Senior Notes, each as defined and as described in Note 9, Long-Term Debt, to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. The following table provides an update as of October 26, 2017 of the contractual obligations under our Credit Facilities and senior notes presented in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

 Payment Due by Period
   Less Than     More Than
Contractual ObligationsTotal 1 Year 1-3 Years 3-5 Years 5 Years
 (In millions)
Credit Facilities, including interest (a)$7,821.2
 $292.4
 $578.6
 $568.9
 $6,381.3
All Senior Notes, including interest (b)7,346.3
 261.6
 523.1
 1,732.2
 4,829.4
(a)We have estimated our interest payments through the maturity of our Credit Facilities based on LIBOR as of September 30, 2017.
(b)Amounts included herein for the Senior Notes exclude amounts for the Tim Hortons Notes.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
This discussionFor information regarding our Critical Accounting Policies and analysisEstimates, see the “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” section of financial condition and results of operations is based on our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires our management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses, as well as related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. We evaluate our estimates on an ongoing basis and we base our estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions we deem reasonable to the situation. These estimates and assumptions form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from these

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estimates. Changes in our estimates could materially impact our results of operations and financial condition in any particular period. For a complete discussion of our critical and significant accounting policies and estimates, please see “Management’s“Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” ofin our Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2016 filed with the SEC and Canadian securities regulatory authorities on February 17, 2017. In addition to those policies and estimates, due to recent transactions and events, we also consider the following to be part22, 2024.
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Table of our critical accounting policies and estimates due to the high degree of judgment or complexity in its application:Contents
Business Combinations
The Popeyes Acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting, or acquisition accounting, in accordance with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. The acquisition method of accounting involves the allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. This allocation process involves the use of estimates and assumptions to derive fair values and to complete the allocation. Acquisition accounting allows for up to one year to obtain the information necessary to finalize the fair value of all assets acquired and liabilities assumed at March 27, 2017. As of September 30, 2017, we have recorded preliminary acquisition accounting allocations, which are subject to revision as we obtain additional information necessary to complete the fair value studies and acquisition accounting.
In the event that actual results vary from any of the estimates or assumptions used in the valuation or allocation process, we may be required to record an impairment charge or an increase in depreciation or amortization in future periods, or both.
See Note 2 to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 “Financial Statements” of this report for additional information about accounting for the Popeyes Acquisition.
New Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 43New Accounting Pronouncements in the notes to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
There were no material changes during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2024 to the disclosures made in Part II, Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20162023 filed with the SEC and Canadian securities regulatory authorities on February 17, 2017.22, 2024.
Item 4.Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
An evaluation was conducted under the supervision and with the participation of management of RBI, as the general partner of Partnership, including the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of RBI, of the effectiveness of Partnership’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and Exchange Act Rules 15d-15(e)) as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2024. Based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO of RBI concluded that Partnership’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of such date.
Changes in Internal Controls
We are in the process of integrating Popeyes into our overall internal control over financial reporting processes.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The management of RBI, as general partner of Partnership, including the CEO and CFO, confirm that there were no changes in Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, RBI’sPartnership’s internal control over financial reporting.

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Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information contained in this report, including information regarding future financial performance and plans, targets, aspirations, expectations, and objectives of management, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. We refer to all of these as forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are forward-looking in nature and, accordingly, are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of words such as “believe”, “anticipate”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “plan”, “continue”, “will”, “may”, “could”, “would”, “target”, “potential” and other similar expressions and include, without limitation, statements regarding our expectations or beliefs regarding (i) the effects and continued impact of the conflict in the Middle East and related macro-economic pressures, such as inflation, rising interest rates and currency fluctuations on our results of operations, business, liquidity, prospects and restaurant operations and those of our franchisees; (ii) our commitment to growth opportunities, plans and strategies for each of our brands and ability to enhance operations and drive long-term, sustainable growth; (iii) the amount and timing of future Corporate restructuring costs, (iv) advisory fees and costs associated with the FHS and Carrols Transactions; (v) our future financial obligations, including annual debt service requirements, capital expenditures and distribution payments, our ability to meet such obligations and the source of funds used to satisfy such obligations; (ii)(vi) our exposure to changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates and the impact of changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates on the amount of our interest payments, future earnings and timing of additional generalcash flows; (vii) certain tax matters, including our estimates with respect to tax matters and administrative expenses associated with the Popeyes Acquisition; (iii)their impact on future periods; (viii) the amount and timing of the redemption of the Preferred Shares and the source of funds usednet cash settlements we expect to satisfy such obligations; (iv) the amount and timing of the repurchase of exchangeable units, the exchange of exchangeable units into RBI common shares and the source of funds used to satisfy such obligations; and  (v)pay or receive on our derivative instruments; (ix) certain accounting matters and tax matters.(x) our expectation that the Carrols transaction will be completed in the second quarter of 2024 and financed with cash on hand and term loan debt for which RBI has received a financing commitment.
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Our forward-looking statements, included in this report and elsewhere, represent management’s expectations as of the date hereof. Thesethat they are made. Our forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by the CompanyPartnership in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. However, these forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements include, among other things, risks related to: (1) our substantial indebtedness, which could adversely affect our financial condition and prevent us from fulfilling our obligations; (2) global economic or other business conditions that may affect the desire or ability of our customers to purchase our products, such as inflationary pressures, high unemployment levels, declines in median income growth, consumer confidence and consumer discretionary spending and changes in consumer perceptions of dietary health and food safety; (3) our relationship with, and the success of, our franchisees and risks related to our nearly fully franchised business model; (4) our franchisees' financial stability and their ability to access and maintain the liquidity necessary to operate their businesses; (5) our supply chain operations; (6) our ownership and leasing of real estate; (7) the effectiveness of our marketing, advertising and advertisingdigital programs and franchisee support of these programs; (5)(8) significant and rapid fluctuations in interest rates and in the currency exchange markets and the effectiveness of our hedging activity; (6)(9) our ability to successfully implement our domestic and international growth strategy for each of our brands and risks related to our international operations; (7)(10) our reliance on master franchisees, andincluding subfranchisees to accelerate restaurant growth; (8)(11) unforeseen events such as pandemics; (12) the ability of the counterparties to our credit facilitiesfacilities’ and derivativesderivatives’ to fulfill their commitments and/or obligations; and (9)(13) changes in applicable tax laws or interpretations thereof.thereof, and our ability to accurately interpret and predict the impact of such changes or interpretations on our financial condition and results; (14) evolving legislation and regulations in the area of franchise and labor and employment law; (15) our ability to address environmental and social sustainability issues; (16) the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and the conflict in the Middle East; (17) our and Carrols ability to meet all the closing conditions such that timing of the acquisition of Carrols is consummated as anticipated; (18) our ability to utilize secured loans to fund the Carrols acquisition and (19) litigation or other regulatory matters that could impact the acquisition of Carrols.
We operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment.environment and our inability to successfully manage any of the above risks may permit our competitors to increase their market share and may decrease our profitability. New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for our management to predict all risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.
Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Finally, our future results will depend upon various other risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those detailed in Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20162023 filed with the SEC and Canadian securities regulatory authorities on February 17, 2017,22, 2024, as well as other materials that we from time to time file with, or furnish to, the SEC or file with Canadian securities regulatory authorities. All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements in this section and elsewhere in this report. Other than as required under 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, changes in expectations or otherwise.



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Part II – Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
On October 6, 2017,See Part I, Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 15, Commitments and Contingencies.
Item 5. Other Information
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, no director or officer of RBI adopted or terminated a claim was filed"Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" or "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement," as each term is defined in the Ontario Superior CourtItem 408(a) of Justice in a case styled JB & M Walker Ltd. and 1128419 Alberta Ltd. v. The TDL Group Corp., Restaurant Brands International Inc., Daniel Schwartz, Sami Siddiqui, Andrea John and Jon Domanko. The plaintiffs, two franchisees of Tim Hortons restaurants, seek to certify a class of all persons who have carried on business as a Tim Hortons franchisee at any time after March 8, 2017. The claim alleges various causes of action against the defendants in relation to the purported adverse treatment of member and potential member franchisees of the Great White North Franchisee Association. The plaintiffs seek damages for, among other things, breach of contract, breach of the statutory duty of fair dealing, and breach of the franchisees’ statutory right of association.


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Item 6. Exhibits


Exhibit
Number
Description
10.10(d)
Amendment No. 2, dated February 17, 2017, to the Credit AgreementOffer Letter dated as of October 27, 2014,March 14, 2024 by and among 1011778 B.C. Unlimited Liability Company, an unlimited liability company organized under the laws of British Columbia, New Red Finance, Inc., a Delaware corporation, 1013421 B.C. Unlimited Liability Company, an unlimited liability company organized under the laws of British Columbia, the other guarantors party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, collateral agentDavid Shear, Burger King Europe GmbH, PLK Europe GmbH, Tim Hortons Restaurants International GmbH and swing line lender and each L/C issuer and lender from time to time party theretoFirehouse Subs Europe GmbH (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.10(d)10.88(a) to the Form 10-Q of Restaurant Brands International Inc. filed on October 26, 2017)April 30, 2024).

10.10(e)
Incremental Facility Amendment,Separation Agreement dated as of March 27, 2017, to the Credit Agreement dated as of October 27, 2014,14, 2024 by and among 1011778 B.C. Unlimited Liability Company, an unlimited liability company organized under the laws of British Columbia, New Red Finance, Inc., a Delaware corporation, 1013421 B.C. Unlimited Liability Company, an unlimited liability company organized under the laws of British Columbia, the other guarantors party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, collateral agentDavid Shear, Burger King Europe GmbH, PLK Europe GmbH, Tim Hortons Restaurants International GmbH and swing line lender and each L/C issuer and lender from time to time party theretoFirehouse Subs Europe GmbH (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.10(e)10.88(b) to the Form 10-Q of Restaurant Brands International Inc. filed on October 26, 2017)April 30, 2024).

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101.INSXBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104Cover Page Interactive File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By:By:Restaurant Brands International Inc., its general partner
Date: April 30, 2024By:/s/ Sami Siddiqui
Date: October 26, 2017Name:By:/s/ Joshua KobzaSami Siddiqui
Title:Name:Joshua Kobza, principal financial officer
Title:
Chief Financial Officer of Restaurant Brands International Inc.

(principal financial officer)

(duly authorized officer)


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