Restaurant Brands International Inc. Announces Launch of First Lien Senior Secured Notes Offering

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Restaurant Brands International has launched an offering of $800 million in 3.875% First Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2028. This follows a previous issuance of $750 million in similar notes. The funds will be used to redeem $775 million of the 4.250% First Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2024, covering principal, interest, and related costs. These notes are secured by the company’s subsidiaries, and the offering is targeted towards qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and Regulation S. Restaurant Brands operates over 27,000 restaurants globally.

Positive

• Launching a new offering of $800 million in senior secured notes enhances capital structure.
• Proceeds are aimed at redeeming higher-interest debt, potentially lowering interest expenses.

Negative

• Company remains significantly leveraged, raising concerns about financial stability.
• Redeeming the 4.250% notes indicates existing debt might be burdensome.

TORONTO, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Restaurant Brands International Inc. ("RBI") (TSX: QSR) (NYSE: QSR) (TSX: QSP), 1011778 B.C. Unlimited Liability Company (the "Issuer") and New Red Finance, Inc. (the "Co-Issuer" and, together with the Issuer, the "Issuers") announced today that the Issuers have launched an offering of $800 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.875% First Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2028 (the "Notes"). The Notes are being offered as additional notes under the Indenture, dated as of September 24, 2019, pursuant to which the Issuers previously issued $750 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.875% First Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2028.

RBI expects to use the net proceeds from the offering of the Notes to redeem all of the Issuers' outstanding aggregate principal amount of 4.250% First Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2024 (the "2024 Notes"), plus any accrued and unpaid interest thereon and pay related premium, fees and expenses. The Issuers expect to redeem $775 million in aggregate principal amount of 2024 Notes. This press release does not constitute a notice of redemption with respect to the 2024 Notes.

The Notes will be first lien senior secured obligations of the Issuers, guaranteed on a senior secured basis by each of RBI's subsidiaries that guarantee the Issuers' obligations under the Issuers' existing senior secured credit facilities.

The Notes will be marketed (i) to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") and (ii) outside the U.S. pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Notes and the related guarantees have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the U.S. absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

About Restaurant Brands International

Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with approximately $31 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 27,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. RBI owns three of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, and POPEYES®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for over 45 years.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements, which are often identified by the words "may," "might," "believes," "thinks," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "intends," or similar expressions and reflect management's expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date hereof. These forward-looking statements include statements about RBI's expectations regarding the issuance of the Notes and the use of proceeds therefrom. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from RBI's expectations are detailed in filings of RBI with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and on SEDAR in Canada, such as its annual and quarterly reports and current reports on Form 8-K, and include the following: risks related to RBI's substantial indebtedness, risks related to adverse economic and industry conditions and risks related to unforeseen events, such as adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, terrorist attacks or threats, pandemics, including coronavirus (COVID-19), or other catastrophic events, all of which could adversely affect its financial condition and prevent it from fulfilling its obligations. RBI undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

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SOURCE Restaurant Brands International Inc.

FAQ

What is the purpose of Restaurant Brands International's $800 million note offering?

The $800 million offering aims to redeem $775 million of 4.250% First Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2024.

When do the new notes from Restaurant Brands International mature?

The new notes have a maturity date of 2028.

What is the interest rate on the new senior secured notes by Restaurant Brands International?

The new senior secured notes carry an interest rate of 3.875%.

How much total debt is Restaurant Brands International addressing with this offering?

The offering addresses a total of $775 million of outstanding 4.250% notes.