Restaurant Brands International Inc. Announces Renewal of Normal Course Issuer Bid

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Restaurant Brands International (QSR) has announced the renewal of its normal course issuer bid (NCIB), allowing the repurchase of up to US$300 million worth of common shares over the next year. This NCIB follows a previous authorization from August 2016 and permits the purchase of 30,000,015 shares, equating to 10% of the public float as of July 25, 2020. The purchases will occur through the TSX, NYSE, or other trading systems. Despite not buying shares in the last 12 months, RBI believes that the current market price represents a good investment opportunity.

Positive

• Renewal of NCIB allows repurchase of up to US$300 million worth of shares.
• Plans to purchase 30,000,015 shares representing 10% of the public float.

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• No shares have been repurchased in the last 12 months.

TORONTO, Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX: QSR) (NYSE: QSR) ("RBI") announced today that it has filed, and the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") has accepted, notice of RBI's intention to renew its normal course issuer bid (the "NCIB") for its common shares (the "Common Shares").  The NCIB is being conducted in furtherance of RBI's current share repurchase authorization by the Board of Directors of RBI in August 2016, pursuant to which RBI may purchase up to US$300 million of its Common Shares over the next year (the "Repurchase Authorization").

The TSX notice provides that RBI may, during the 12-month period commencing August 8, 2020 and ending on August 7, 2021, purchase up to 30,000,015 Common Shares, representing 10% of its public float of 300,000,157 Common Shares as of July 25, 2020 (a total of 303,520,196 Common Shares were issued and outstanding as of such date).  Purchases under the NCIB will be made through the facilities of the TSX, the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") and/or alternative Canadian or foreign trading systems, if eligible, or by such other means as may be permitted by applicable securities laws, including private agreements.  Any purchases made by private agreement under an issuer bid exemption order issued by a securities regulatory authority in Canada will be at a discount to the prevailing market price as provided in any such exemption order.  Purchases under the NCIB made on the TSX will be made in compliance with the rules of the TSX at a price equal to the market price at the time of purchase or such other price as may be permitted by the TSX.  In accordance with TSX rules, any daily repurchases (other than pursuant to a block purchase exception) on the TSX under the NCIB are limited to a maximum of 304,206 Common Shares, which represents 25% of the average daily trading volume on the TSX of 1,216,826 for the six months ended July 31, 2020.  Purchases under the NCIB made on the NYSE will be made in compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 10b-18 and the U.S. federal securities laws.

Under its prior NCIB that commenced on August 8, 2019 and which expires on August 7, 2020, RBI previously sought and received approval from the TSX to repurchase up to 24,853,565 Common Shares.  While RBI has not repurchased any Common Shares for cancellation under its Repurchase Authorization in the past 12 months, the plan agent under RBI's employee stock purchase plan purchased an aggregate of 4,178 Common Shares in the past 12 months for the benefit of plan participants at an average price of approximately C$78.50 per Common Share.

RBI believes that the market price of Common Shares could be such that their purchase may be an attractive and appropriate use of corporate funds.  Decisions regarding the amount and timing of future purchases of Common Shares will be based on market conditions, share price and other factors.  RBI may elect to modify, suspend or discontinue the Repurchase Authorization, and its NCIB, at any time.  Repurchases under the Repurchase Authorization will be funded using RBI's cash resources and all shares repurchased will be cancelled.  RBI intends to enter into an automatic purchase plan to be effective on August 8, 2020 with a broker which will enable RBI to provide standard instructions in the future and then purchase Common Shares on the open market during self-imposed blackout periods.  Outside of these blackout periods, Common Shares may be purchased in accordance with management's discretion.

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

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FAQ

What is the purpose of Restaurant Brands International's NCIB?

The NCIB allows RBI to repurchase up to US$300 million in common shares, potentially enhancing shareholder value.

When does the NCIB for Restaurant Brands International start?

The new NCIB commences on August 8, 2020, and will run until August 7, 2021.

How many shares will Restaurant Brands International repurchase under the NCIB?

RBI intends to repurchase up to 30,000,015 common shares.

What percentage of the public float does the NCIB represent for Restaurant Brands International?

The NCIB represents 10% of the public float based on share data from July 25, 2020.

What was the average purchase price for shares in the last 12 months for RBI?

The average purchase price for shares under the employee stock purchase plan was approximately C$78.50.