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

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Restaurant Brands International (QSR) has announced the pricing of a $750 million offering of 3.500% First Lien Senior Secured Notes due February 15, 2029. This represents a $250 million increase from the initial offering size. The company plans to use the proceeds to redeem $725 million of its existing 4.25% First Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2024, along with related expenses. The offering is expected to close around November 9, 2020. The notes will be secured obligations guaranteed by RBI's subsidiaries.

Positive

• Successfully priced $750 million in 3.500% First Lien Senior Secured Notes, indicating strong demand.
• Plans to utilize proceeds for redeeming $725 million of higher interest 4.25% notes, which may reduce future interest expenses.

Negative

• Increased overall indebtedness with the new note offering.
• Potential risks associated with substantial debt and adverse economic conditions affecting financial performance.

TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2020 /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 priced an offering of $750 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.500% First Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2029 (the "Notes"), which represents a $250 million increase in the previously announced size of the offering. The Notes will have a maturity date of February 15, 2029. The closing of the offering of the Notes is expected to occur on or about November 9, 2020, subject to customary closing conditions.

The Notes were priced at 100% of their face value. RBI expects to use the proceeds from the offering of the Notes, together with cash on hand, to redeem a portion of the outstanding aggregate principal amount of the Issuers' 4.25% First Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2024 (the "2024 First Lien Notes"), plus any accrued and unpaid interest thereon, and pay related premium, fees and expenses. The Issuers expect to redeem $725 million in aggregate principal amount of 2024 First Lien Notes. This press release does not constitute a notice of redemption.

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 were offered (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 $32 billion in annual system-wide sales and 27,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries and U.S. territories. RBI owns three of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, and POPEYES®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for over 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 and the Issuers' expectations and beliefs 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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FAQ

What is the total amount of the new note offering by QSR?

Restaurant Brands International announced a total offering of $750 million in First Lien Senior Secured Notes.

When is the maturity date for the new QSR notes?

The First Lien Senior Secured Notes are due on February 15, 2029.

How will QSR use the proceeds from the note offering?

Proceeds will be used to redeem $725 million of existing 4.25% First Lien Notes due 2024 and cover related expenses.

What interest rate is associated with the new QSR notes?

The new notes carry an interest rate of 3.500%.

What is the expected closing date for the note offering?

The closing of the offering is expected on or about November 9, 2020.