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Restaurant Brands Half Year Financial Results 2024

Half Year Results28 August 2024RBDConsumer Discretionary

Restaurant Brands New Zealand Limited
Results announcement to the Market




Results for announcement to the market

Name of issuer Restaurant Brands New Zealand Limited

Reporting Period Six months ended 30 June 2024

Previous Reporting Period Six months ended 30 June 2023

Currency NZD

Amount (000s) Percentage change

Revenue from continuing

operations

$724,945 7.7%

Total Revenue $724,945 7.7%

Net profit/(loss) from

continuing operations

$12,583 476.4%

Total net profit/(loss) $12,583 476.4%

Interim/Final Dividend

Amount per Quoted Equity

Security

n/a

Imputed amount per Quoted

Equity Security

n/a

Record Date n/a

Dividend Payment Date n/a

Current period Prior comparable period

Net tangible assets per

Quoted Equity Security

$0.40 $0.03

A brief explanation of any of

the figures above necessary

to enable the figures to be

understood

Refer announcement for Restaurant Brands released to the

market on 29 August 2024

Authority for this announcement

Name of person


authorised

to make this announcement

Julio Valdés

Contact person for this

announcement

Julio Valdés

Contact phone number +64 9 525 8700

Contact email address julio.valdes@rbd.co.nz

Date of release through MAP


29/08/2024


This report is based on accounts which have not been audited. The report is provided with the

accounts which accompany this announcement.

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INTERIM REPORT
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

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URANTBRANDS.CO.NZ

INTERIM REPORT 2024
Table of

Contents

Page

Key Results3

Group Operating Results4

Pro forma income statement9

Group store EBITDA10

Non-GAAP financial measures11

Interim Financial Statements12

Notes to and forming part of the consolidated interim financial statements19

Independent auditor’s review report25

Corporate directory & Financial calendar27

ABOUT RESTAURANT BRANDS

Restaurant Brands New Zealand Limited (RBNZ) and its subsidiaries (together the

Group), also referred to as Restaurant Brands (RBD), operates the KFC, Pizza Hut,

Taco Bell and Carl’s Jr. brands in New Zealand, the KFC and Taco Bell brands in

Australia, the KFC and Taco Bell brands in California, and the Taco Bell and Pizza Hut

brands in Hawaii, Saipan and Guam. These brands – four of the world’s most famous –

are distinguished for their product, look, style, ambience and service and for the total

experience they deliver to their customers around the world.

2Restaurant Brands

KEY RESULTS
$687.2M

Group store sales / 1H 2024

Up $47.0 million or 7.3% on 1H 2023.


$12.6M

Group Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) / 1H 2024

Up $10.4 million on 1H 2023. Total earnings per share rises

to 10.1cps


$94.6M

Group store EBITDA

1

/ 1H 2024

Up $ 16.3 million on 1H 2023, driven by strong sales

and improved performance of the New Zealand and

Hawaii divisions.

506 STORES

378 owned + 128 franchised / 1H 2024

A net increase of 13 stores from 493 stores in 1H 2023.


1

EBITDA is earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation. The store EBITDA amounts referred to throughout this report are before General

and Administration (G&A) expenses, NZ IFRS 16 and Other Items. EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and is not in accordance with NZ IFRS.

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GROUP OPERATING RESULTS
$NZm1H 20241H 2023Change ($)Change (%)

Group store sales687.2640.2+47.0+7.3

Group NPAT12.62.2+10.4+472.7

Group store EBITDA94.678.3+16.3+20.8

Group store EBITDA as a % of sales13.812.2

Store numbers (owned and franchised)506493

Restaurant Brands has delivered record total Group store sales of $687.2 million for the six months ended 30 June 2024

(1H 2024).

Group NPAT of $12.6

1

million represents a significant improvement on the same period last year (1H 2023) and

is underpinned by the ongoing implementation of strategic initiatives including cost control measures, operational

efficiencies, and strategic pricing programmes. These initiatives are carefully balanced with the continued delivery of value

for money for customers - in both price and experience – to protect brand health, maintain customer loyalty, and staying

competitive. They have also helped offset rising labour costs and consumer pressures.

As a result, Group store EBITDA saw a significant improvement, reaching $94.6 million, an increase of $16.3 million or 20.8%

on 1H 2023.

Our strategy is delivering gradual margin recovery for the Group. New Zealand and Hawaii are particularly noteworthy,

showing significant improvements in performance, with solid growth in 1H 2024. Although recovery in Australia and

California has been slower, the strong results in New Zealand and Hawaii are positioning the Group on the right track to

reach Group store EBITDA margin levels obtained in FY2022, established as the baseline for future growth.

In Australia and California, market conditions - including the 29% increase in the recently imposed minimum wage in

California - continue to place significant pressure on consumer spending and labour costs. We are closely monitoring these

markets and implementing strategies to mitigate the adverse impact of the current trading conditions.

In addition to focusing on margin and profit recovery, we have made considerable progress in advancing our growth

strategy, even under market conditions that continue to be challenging. Across all markets we are launching innovative new

products, transforming our menus, investing in digital channels, increasing digital sales, and delivering enhanced marketing

programmes. We continue to grow distinctive, modern brands that deliver a winning experience to our customers, the

Restaurant Brands team, and our franchisee network. Furthermore, investments in technology are delivering significant cost

efficiencies to support margins while improving customer access and staff experience across all divisions.

We opened four new stores – including new-formats - in 1H 2024 (13 net new stores from 1H 2023), maintained our ongoing

store refurbishment programme, and continued to optimise the store portfolio to focus on key growth areas. As at 30 June

2024, Restaurant Brands’ store numbers totalled 506 (378 owned and 128 franchised), including 150 owned stores in New

Zealand, 85 stores in Australia, 70 in Hawaii, and 73 in California. Of the 130 Pizza Hut stores in New Zealand, 124 are owned

by independent franchisees.

NEW ZEALAND OPERATIONS

1H 20241H 2023Change ($)Change (%)

Store sales ($m)309.6272.3+37.3+13.7

Store EBITDA ($m)49.232.2+17.0+52.8

EBITDA as a % of sales15.911.8

Store numbers150143

New Zealand store sales recorded solid growth to $309.6 million, up $37.3 million or 13.7% on 1H 2023. The development of

new KFC, Taco Bell and Carl's Jr. stores contributed to the increase in total sales.

1

Included in Group NPAT is a non-cash net impairment charge of $3.3 million relating to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets

($2.5 million after-tax).

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GROUP OPERATING RESULTS
Same store sales increased 10.0%, primarily driven by a solid transaction growth as a result of product innovation, enhanced

marketing, and strategic pricing programmes. Additionally, labour shortage easing enabled the stores to resume full

trading hours.

KFC delivered double digit growth in same store sales and, most importantly, steady solid transactions. Taco Bell has been

doing well in New Zealand, where customers are adopting the Mexican-inspired food offered by the brand, which delivered

double digit growth in both same store sales and transactions for 1H 2024. Carl’s Jr. also delivered positive same store

sales in 1H 2024, and continued to create new consumption occasions by offering innovative store formats in the region, an

initiative that we are expanding to other brands as well.

Store EBITDA was $49.2 million, a $17.0 million or 52.8% increase on 1H 2023, primarily driven by the strong store sales

performance, margin improvement initiatives and the stabilisation of input costs. Store EBITDA margin was 15.9%, which

also represented a significant increase compared with the same period last year. Our goal is to surpass FY 2022 margins in

the near term. We are working hard to face the prevailing challenges in market conditions that continue to place pressure on

consumer spending.

The robust Pizza Hut network in New Zealand continues to grow, totalling 130 stores as at 30 June 2024. Six new stores

were opened in 1H 2024, owned and operated by independent franchisees under the Group Master Franchise Agreement. A

strong pipeline of new store development is in place for the second half of 2024.

Total RBD-owned store numbers in New Zealand increased by seven from 1H 2023, with four new store openings in 2H 2023

(one KFC, one Taco Bell and two Carl's Jr.) and three in 1H 2024 (two Taco Bell and one KFC), bringing the total to 150 stores.

AUSTRALIA OPERATIONS

1H 20241H 2023Change ($)Change (%)

Store sales ($Am)139.6140.3-0.7-0.5

Store EBITDA ($Am)15.415.5-0.1-0.6

EBITDA as a % of sales11.011.1

Store numbers8585

Store sales in Australia were $A139.6 million, down $A0.7 million or 0.5% on 1H 2023.

Australia is facing an adverse economic environment, resulting in challenging operating conditions for the Quick Service

Restaurant (QSR) sector as elevated cost of living pressures and interest rates continue to impact consumer demand,

particularly across shopping centre and mall-based stores. Additionally, labour and utility costs remain high. On a positive

note, digital sales through owned and third-party aggregator channels are contributing to the sales volume. Ongoing

investments in these channels, alongside investments in restaurant design, are strengthening brand health and improving

operational efficiencies.

Although same store sales were down 3.8% on 1H 2023, it is noteworthy that last year’s growth rates were strong, making for

a high comparison base.

Store EBITDA was $A15.4 million, a decrease of $A0.1 million or 0.6% on 1H 2023. The Group continues to implement cost

control initiatives to support recovery and preserve margins while ensuring our brands are well positioned to deliver growth

once market conditions improve.

In $NZ terms, the Australian division contributed store sales of $NZ150.9 million (down 0.6%), and store EBITDA of

$NZ16.6 million, a decrease of 1.0% on 1H 2023.

RBD operates 85 stores in Australia. During 1H 2024 we opened one new KFC store as we re-branded a Taco Bell store,

which was closed during 2H 2023.

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GROUP OPERATING RESULTS
HAWAII OPERATIONS

1H 20241H 2023Change ($)Change (%)

Store sales ($USm)84.379.3+5.0+6.3

Store EBITDA ($USm)14.912.6+2.3+18.3

EBITDA as a % of sales17.715.9

Store numbers7073

Store sales in Hawaii (including Guam and Saipan) were $US84.3 million, an increase of $US5.0 million or 6.3% on 1H 2023.

These results were primarily driven by the solid performance of the Taco Bell brand, which continued to thrive in this market,

and steady Pizza Hut sales which delivered moderate growth.

Same store sales increased 4.7% on 1H 2023, as a result of a strong marketing and promotions programme that continues

to drive sales growth, alongside the successful implementation of pricing strategies. Although some areas are still

experiencing staffing shortages, an increase in staffing has allowed certain key stores to extend trading hours to serve

the late-night customer market.

Store EBITDA was $US14.9 million, an increase of $US2.3 million or 18.3% on the prior year. This was primarily driven

by the effect of margin recovery initiatives and the easing of inflationary pressures in the region. Nevertheless, current

economic conditions continue to place pressure on consumers, with year-on-year inflation and high energy prices limiting

disposable income.

In $NZ terms, the Hawaiian operations contributed $NZ138.5 million in store sales, up 9.0% on 1H 2023, and $NZ24.5 million

in store EBITDA, an increase of 21.1%.

RBD operates 70 stores in Hawaii. Resulting from the August 2023 wildfires, one Pizza Hut and one Taco Bell store were

temporarily closed. Another Taco Bell store was permanently closed in 2H 2023.

CALIFORNIA OPERATIONS

1H 20241H 2023Change ($)Change (%)

Store sales ($USm)53.655.5-1.9-3.4

Store EBITDA ($USm)2.65.6-3.0-53.6

EBITDA as a % of sales4.910.1

Store numbers7376

Store sales in California were $US53.6 million, down $US1.9 million, or 3.4% on the same period last year, as elevated cost of

living pressures continue to impact consumer spending.

Same store sales decreased by 5.8%, primarily due to consumer preferences shifting to value-oriented menus and

promotional items as economic conditions continue to impact discretionary spending. However, this was partially offset by

new menu propositions and strategic pricing programmes aimed at improving the number of transactions and ticket values.

Store EBITDA decreased by $US3.0 million or 53.6%, largely due to the 29% increase in the minimum wage which came into

effect on 1 April 2024. Although other input costs remained stable, the Group continues to implement strategies to mitigate

the impacts of increased labour costs.

To this end, we continue to focus on initiatives to offer new products and reinforce customer base, and on improving

operational efficiencies that will help maintain brand health and support growth once market conditions begin to recover.

While these initiatives have shown improved performance towards the end of the first half of FY24, we anticipate that it will

take 12-18 months to see better trading conditions in the market.

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GROUP OPERATING RESULTS
In $NZ terms, the Californian operations contributed $NZ88.1 million in store sales, down 0.9% on 1H 2023, and

$NZ4.3 million in store EBITDA, a decrease of 52.4%.

RBD operates 73 stores in California, down three from 76 stores in 1H 2023 as part of the ongoing optimisation of the

portfolio to focus on key growth areas.

CORPORATE & OTHER

Group General and Administration (G&A) expenses were $33.1 million, an increase of $0.3 million on 1H 2023. G&A as a

percentage of total revenue was 4.6%, down on 1H 2023 at 4.9%, supported by initiatives aimed at reducing non-essential

G&A expenses across the Group.

Depreciation charges of $24.5 million for 1H 2024 were $1.5 million higher than 1H 2023. The increase is due to the

continued new store builds and store refurbishments, although these are being executed at a slower rate than the prior year.

Depreciation of right of use assets is also up $0.6 million, to $21.7 million, with new leases increasing the associated right of

use asset depreciation.

Financing costs of $28.6 million were up $1.3 million on 1H 2023, primarily driven by increased interest rates charged on

the Group loans. Interest on bank loans was $10.4 million, compared with $9.7 million in 1H 2023. Lease interest contributed

$0.5 million to the increase due to both new leases and existing leases being extended.

Tax expense was $3.8 million, up $3.0 million on the back of higher earnings for the period. The effective tax rate is 23.3%, a

decrease from 27.4% on 1H 2023 largely due to additional tax deductions.

OTHER EXPENSES

Other expenses for 1H 2024 included $3.3 million related to the recognition of an impairment expense for five restaurants in

California, three in Australia, and two in New Zealand.

BALANCE SHEET AND CASH FLOW

Total assets of the Group were $1,442.0 million, up $16.2 million on 31 December 2023, primarily due to new store builds and

refurbishments which increased the value of both property, plant, and equipment as well as right of use assets. Bank debt

at the end of 1H 2024 was $274.4 million compared to $289.4 million as of 31 December 2023, due to a combination of net

repayments of $23 million offset by $8 million of exchange rate effects.

As of 30 June 2024, the Group had bank debt facilities totalling $385.9 million ($111.5 million undrawn as of 30 June 2024).

Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $9.6 million since 31 December 2023 with the higher earnings offset by investment

in the store development programme and the repayment of bank loans.

The Group remains comfortably within all banking covenants with a Net Debt to EBITDA ratio of 1.9 : 1 (2.4 : 1 in 1H 2023).

Net operating cash inflows were $60.8 million, up $11.2 million on 1H 2023. This increase is mainly driven by higher sales and

is partially offset by increased payments to suppliers generating a net cash inflow. Higher interest payments on bank debt

and income tax amounted to $1.4 million.

Net investing cash outflows were $32.3 million, $1.1 million lower than the $33.4 million in 1H 2023.

OUTLOOK

Despite the ongoing challenges in the markets, the Board and Management team remain confident in the progress being

made against the Group’s recovery and growth strategy.

The margin recovery initiatives implemented in 2H 2023 will continue to deliver steady improvements over the next

18 months.

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GROUP OPERATING RESULTS
Our customers are responding positively to the innovations being delivered across our menus, service models, and store

network. This is driving continued record sales volume, which plays a critical role in the Group’s strategy to deliver

sustainable long-term value for stakeholders.

There are indications that the inflationary headwinds of the last two years are lessening in some regions. Additionally, the

easing of monetary policy is expected by year-end across most global markets. Although these economic shifts will begin to

flow into the wider operating environment, in the near-term costs related to labour, fuel, electricity, and interest rates remain

elevated, as are cost-of-living pressures for consumers.

We continually monitor the impact on all divisions closely, focusing particularly on the minimum wage increases in Hawaii

and California and the challenging trading conditions in Australia.

Looking forward, the focus will remain firmly on improving margins and profits, while positioning the Group for its next

phase of growth through network expansion, technology advancement and delivering winning, digital-first, disruptive QSR

brands. We aspire to reach $2 billion in Group store sales and are well on our way to achieving this.

We thank our shareholders, our customers, and the Restaurant Brands team for their ongoing and valued support.

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Restaurant Brands

PRO FORMA INCOME STATEMENT
for the six months ended 30 June 2024

$NZ000's

30 June 2024

unauditedvs Prior %

30 June 2023

unaudited

Sales

New Zealand309,64513.7272,317

Australia150,918(0.6)151,894

Hawaii138,5289.0127,076

California88,064(0.9)88,864

Total sales687,1557.3640,151

Other revenue37,79014.533,002

Total operating revenue724,9457.7673,153

Cost of goods sold

1

(602,685)(5.5)(571,273)

Gross profit122,26020.0101,880

Distribution expenses

2

(4,766)(3.5)(4,606)

Marketing expenses

3

(36,260)(11.8)(32,431)

General and administration expenses

4

(33,063)(0.9)(32,759)

Other income118n/a-

Other expenses (Impairment charges)(3,305)(80.6)(1,830)

Operating profit44,98448.730,254

Financing expenses(28,587)(4.9)(27,245)

Net profit before taxation16,397444.93,009

Taxation expense(3,814)(361.6)(826)

Total profit after taxation (NPAT)12,583476.42,183

1Cost of goods sold are direct costs of operating stores: food, paper, freight, labour and store overheads.

2Distribution expenses are costs of distributing product from store.

3Marketing expenses are order centre, advertising and local store marketing expenses.

4General and administration expenses (G&A) are non-store related overheads.

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GROUP STORE EBITDA
for the six months ended 30 June 2024

Store EBITDA before G&A, NZ IFRS 16 and other items

30 June 2024

unaudited% salesvs Prior %

30 June 2023

unaudited% sales

$NZ000's

New Zealand49,17015.952.832,18711.8

Australia16,63311.0(1.0)16,80211.1

Hawaii24,54617.721.120,26515.9

California4,2894.9(52.4)9,00210.1

Total store EBITDA before G&A, NZ IFRS 16 and other items94,63813.820.978,25612.2

Ratios

Net tangible assets per security (net tangible assets divided by

number of shares) in cents

40.02.5

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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
for the six months ended 30 June 2024

The Group results are prepared in accordance with New Zealand Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (“NZ GAAP”)

and comply with International Financial Reporting Standards Accounting Standards ("IFRS Accounting Standards") and

New Zealand International Financial Reporting Standards (“NZ IFRS”). These financial statements include a non-NZ GAAP

financial measure that is not prepared in accordance with NZ IFRS. The non-NZ GAAP financial measure used in this

presentation is as follows:

Store EBITDA before General and Administration (G&A) expenses, NZ IFRS 16 and other items. The Group calculates

Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation (“EBITDA”) before G&A, NZ IFRS 16 and other items by taking

net profit before taxation and adding back (or deducting) financing expenses, other items, depreciation, amortisation, NZ

IFRS 16 and G&A. The Group also refers to this measure as Store EBITDA before G&A and other items. This measure

provides the results of the Group’s core operating business and excludes those costs not directly attributable to stores.

The term Store refers to the Group’s 10 operating divisions comprising the four New Zealand brands (KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco

Bell and Carl’s Jr.), the two Australia brands (KFC and Taco Bell), the two Hawaii brands (Taco Bell and Pizza Hut) and the two

California brands (KFC and Taco Bell). The term G&A represents non-store related overheads.

The Group believes that this non-NZ GAAP measure provides useful information to readers to assist in the understanding of

the financial performance and position of the Group, but it should not be viewed in isolation, nor considered as a substitute

for measures reported in accordance with IFRS and NZ IFRS. This non-NZ GAAP measure as reported by the Group may not

be comparable to similarly titled amounts reported by other companies.

The following is a reconciliation between this non-GAAP measure and net profit after taxation:

$NZ000's

30 June 2024

unaudited

30 June 2023

unaudited

Store EBITDA before G&A, NZ IFRS 16 and other items94,63878,256

Depreciation(24,494)(23,013)

Net loss on sale of property, plant and equipment (included in depreciation)(363)(687)

Lease depreciation(21,723)(21,063)

Lease costs33,81831,770

Amortisation (included in cost of sales)(4,855)(4,861)

G&A expenses - area managers, general managers and support centre(28,850)(28,638)

Gain on lease termination-320

Other income118-

Other expenses (Impairment charges)(3,305)(1,830)

Operating profit44,98430,254

Financing expenses(28,587)(27,245)

Net profit before taxation16,3973,009

Taxation expense(3,814)(826)

Net profit after taxation12,5832,183

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Interim Financial
Statements

ContentsPage

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income13

Consolidated statement of changes in equity14

Consolidated statement of financial position16

Consolidated statement of cash flows17

Notes to and forming part of the consolidated interim financial statements19

Independent auditor’s review report25

Corporate directory & Financial calendar27

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
for the six months ended 30 June 2024

$NZ000'sNote

30 June 2024

unaudited

30 June 2023

unaudited

Store sales revenue687,155640,151

Other revenue37,79033,002

Total operating revenue724,945673,153

Cost of goods sold(602,685)(571,273)

Gross profit122,260101,880

Distribution expenses(4,766)(4,606)

Marketing expenses(36,260)(32,431)

General and administration expenses(33,063)(32,759)

Other income3118-

Other expenses (Impairment charges)3(3,305)(1,830)

Operating profit44,98430,254

Financing expenses(28,587)(27,245)

Profit before taxation16,3973,009

Taxation expense(3,814)(826)

Profit after taxation attributable to shareholders12,5832,183

Other comprehensive income:

Exchange differences on translating foreign operations6,9706,469

Other comprehensive income net of tax6,9706,469

Total comprehensive income attributable to shareholders19,5538,652

Basic and diluted earnings per share (cents)410.091.75

For and on behalf of the Board:


José Parés

Chairman

29 August 2024

Emilio Fullaondo

Director

29 August 2024

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
for the six months ended 30 June 2024

$NZ000'sShare capital

Foreign currency

translation reserveRetained earningsTotal

For the period ended 31 December 2023

Balance at the beginning of the period154,5658,935129,684293,184

Comprehensive income

Profit after taxation attributable to shareholders--2,1832,183

Other comprehensive income

Movement in foreign currency translation reserve-6,469-6,469

Total other comprehensive income-6,469-6,469

Total comprehensive income-6,4692,1838,652

Transactions with owners

Net dividends distributed--(19,961)(19,961)

Total transactions with owners--(19,961)(19,961)

Unaudited balance as at 30 June 2023154,56515,404111,906281,875

Comprehensive income

Profit after taxation attributable to shareholders--14,08014,080

Other comprehensive income

Movement in foreign currency translation reserve-(5,514)-(5,514)

Total other comprehensive income-(5,514)-(5,514)

Total comprehensive income-(5,514)14,0808,566

Audited balance as at 31 December 2023154,5659,890125,986290,441

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (CONTINUED)
for the six months ended 30 June 2024

$NZ000'sShare capital

Foreign currency

translation reserveRetained earningsTotal

For the six months ended 30 June 2024

Balance at the beginning of the period154,5659,890125,986290,441

Comprehensive income

Profit after taxation attributable to shareholders--12,58312,583

Other comprehensive income

Movement in foreign currency translation reserve-6,970-6,970

Total other comprehensive income-6,970-6,970

Total comprehensive income-6,97012,58319,553

Unaudited balance as at 30 June 2024154,56516,860138,569309,994

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
as at 30 June 2024

$NZ000'sNote

30 June 2024

unaudited

31 December 2023

audited

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment5350,734341,773

Land held for development811,13112,431

Right of use assets6592,795587,649

Sub-lease receivable837878

Intangible assets354,491349,216

Deferred tax asset61,97654,187

Total non-current assets1,371,9641,346,134

Current assets

Inventories18,12119,761

Trade and other receivables24,00823,739

Income tax receivable2,7464,600

Cash and cash equivalents21,97831,584

Held for sale assets93,220-

Total current assets70,07379,684

Total assets1,442,0371,425,818

Equity attributable to shareholders

Share capital154,565154,565

Reserves16,8609,890

Retained earnings138,569125,986

Total equity attributable to shareholders309,994290,441

Non-current liabilities

Provisions5,5535,354

Deferred income313477

Loans273,999288,962

Lease liabilities685,383674,304

Total non-current liabilities965,248969,097

Current liabilities

Income tax payable2,198-

Trade and other payables127,811131,339

Provisions1,8401,689

Lease liabilities33,15431,984

Deferred income1,7921,268

Total current liabilities166,795166,280

Total liabilities1,132,0431,135,377

Total equity and liabilities1,442,0371,425,818

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
for the six months ended 30 June 2024

$NZ000's

30 June 2024

unaudited

30 June 2023

unaudited

Cash flows from operating activities

Cash was provided by / (applied to):

Receipts from customers725,728672,406

Payments to suppliers and employees(629,927)(589,619)

Interest paid(10,127)(9,612)

Interest paid on leases(18,030)(17,580)

Payment of income tax(6,814)(5,931)

Net cash from operating activities60,83049,664

Cash flows from investing activities

Cash was provided by / (applied to):

Payment for intangible assets(452)(1,132)

Purchase of property, plant and equipment(31,992)(33,348)

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment1171,097

Net cash used in investing activities(32,327)(33,383)

Cash flows from financing activities

Cash was provided by / (applied to):

Proceeds from loans104,436143,740

Repayment of loans(127,413)(139,512)

Dividends paid to shareholders-(19,961)

Payments for lease principal(15,790)(14,190)

Net cash used in financing activities(38,767)(29,923)

Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(10,264)(13,642)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period31,58429,869

Foreign exchange movements658901

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period21,97817,128

Cash and cash equivalents comprise:

Cash on hand708691

Cash at bank21,27016,437

21,97817,128

Interim Report 30 June 202417

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
for the six months ended 30 June 2024

Reconciliation of profit after taxation with net cash from operating activities:

$NZ000'sNote

30 June 2024

unaudited

30 June 2023

unaudited

Total profit after taxation attributable to shareholders12,5832,183

Add items classified as investing activities:

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment245687

245687

Add / (less) non-cash items:

Depreciation46,21744,077

Lease termination-(320)

Increase in provisions21060

Amortisation of intangible assets4,8554,861

Impairment of property, plant and equipment32,6681,830

Impairment of intangible assets3637-

Net (increase) in deferred tax asset(7,253)(3,454)

47,33447,054

Add / (less) movement in working capital:

Decrease in inventories1,7466,301

Decrease / (increase) in trade and other receivables226(3,981)

(Decrease) in trade creditors and other payables(5,556)(929)

Decrease/(increase) in net income tax receivable4,252(1,651)

668(260)

Net cash from operating activities60,83049,664

Reconciliation of movement in term loans

Opening balance288,962280,281

Net cash flow movement(22,977)4,228

Decrease in prepaid facility costs6261

Foreign exchange movement7,9527,215

Closing balance273,999291,785

18Restaurant Brands

Notes to and forming part
of the consolidated interim

financial statements

for the six months ended 30 June 2024

NotePage

1. General information20

2. Segmental reporting20

3. Profit before taxation22

4. Earnings per share23

5. Property, plant and equipment23

6. Right of use assets23

7. Related party transactions23

8. Land held for development23

9. Held for sale assets23

10. Capital commitments24

11. Contingent liabilities24

12. Subsequent events24

Interim Report 30 June 202419

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the six months ended 30 June 2024

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

The reporting entity is the consolidated group (the “Group”) comprising the parent entity Restaurant Brands New Zealand

Limited (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries. Restaurant Brands New Zealand Limited is a limited liability company

incorporated and domiciled in New Zealand. The principal activity of the Group is the operation of quick service and

takeaway restaurant concepts in New Zealand, Australia, USA, Saipan and Guam.

The Company is listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange (“NZX”) and the Australian Securities Exchange (“ASX”). The

Group is designated as a for-profit entity for financial reporting purposes.

Statutory base

The Company is registered under the Companies Act 1993 and is an FMC reporting entity under Part 7 of the Financial

Markets conduct Act 2013.

Reporting framework

These interim financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2024 have been prepared in accordance with NZ

IAS 34 New Zealand Interim Financial Reporting, and IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and should be read in conjunction

with the financial statements published in the Annual Report year ended 31 December 2023 which have been prepared in

accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards Accounting Standards (IFRS Accounting Standards) and New

Zealand Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (NZ IFRS). The accounting policies have been applied

on a basis consistent with those used and described in the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended

31 December 2023.

The unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with New Zealand Generally Accepted

Accounting Practice (“NZ GAAP”).

New standards and amendments

There are no NZ IFRS, NZ IFRIC interpretations or other applicable IFRS Accounting Standards that are effective for

the first time for the financial year beginning on or after 1 January 2024 that had a material impact on these interim

financial statements.

2.

 SEGMENTAL REPORTING

The Group is organised into five operating segments, depicting the four geographically distinct operating divisions: New

Zealand, Australia, Hawaii and California, and the corporate support function located in New Zealand. Operating segments

are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision makers. The chief

operating decision makers, responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments,

have been identified as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The chief operating decision

makers consider the performance of the business from a geographic perspective, while the performance of the corporate

support function is assessed separately.

The Group evaluates performance and allocates resources to its operating segments on the basis of segment assets,

segment revenues, Store EBITDA before general and administration expenses, NZ IFRS 16 and operating profit before other

items. Operating profit refers to earnings before interest and taxation. Revenue is from external customers.

The Group believes that this non-GAAP measure provide useful information to readers to assist in the understanding

of the financial performance and position of the Group but that they should not be viewed in isolation, nor considered

as a substitute for measures reported in accordance with New Zealand Equivalents to International Financial Reporting

Standards Accounting Standards (NZ IFRS). The non-GAAP measures presented do not have a standardised meaning

prescribed by GAAP and therefore may not be comparable to similar financial information presented by other entities.

Segment assets include items directly attributable to the segment. Segment capital expenditure is the total cost incurred

during the period to acquire property, plant and equipment and intangible assets other than goodwill. The Group has not

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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the six months ended 30 June 2024

disclosed segment liabilities as the chief operating decision makers evaluate performance and allocate resources purely on

the basis of aggregated Group liabilities.

30 June 2024

$NZ000'sNew ZealandAustraliaHawaiiCalifornia

Corporate

support function

Consolidated half

year unaudited

Business segment

Store sales revenue309,645150,918138,52888,064-687,155

Other revenue36,756-1,0286-37,790

Total operating revenue346,401150,918139,55688,070-724,945

Store EBITDA before G&A

expenses, NZ IFRS 16 and

other items

49,17016,63324,5464,289-94,638

G&A expenses(8,789)(7,164)(6,235)(5,795)(867)(28,850)

40,3819,46918,311(1,506)(867)65,788

Other income---118-118

Impairment charges(306)(1,466)-(1,533)-(3,305)

Depreciation(11,238)(6,901)(4,380)(2,330)(8)(24,857)

Amortisation(525)(588)(764)(2,901)(77)(4,855)

Adjustments for NZ IFRS 165,3423,3911,5261,836-12,095

Operating profit33,6543,90514,693(6,316)(952)44,984

Current assets36,20012,91511,8799,079-70,073

Non-current assets

excluding deferred tax

357,417368,264294,867289,440-1,309,988

Total assets excluding

deferred tax

393,617381,179306,746298,519-1,380,061

Interim Report 30 June 202421

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the six months ended 30 June 2024

30 June 2023

$NZ000'sNew ZealandAustraliaHawaiiCalifornia

Corporate

support function

Consolidated half

year unaudited

Business segment

Store sales revenue272,317151,894127,07688,864-640,151

Other revenue32,589306-107-33,002

Total operating revenue304,906152,200127,07688,971-673,153

Store EBITDA before G&A

expenses, NZ IFRS 16 and

other items

35,12015,81219,2968,028-78,256

G&A expenses(10,204)(6,483)(4,775)(4,547)(2,629)(28,638)

24,9169,32914,5213,481(2,629)49,618

Impairment charges-(1,830)---(1,830)

Depreciation(10,153)(6,609)(4,717)(2,212)(10)(23,701)

Amortisation(550)(656)(635)(2,943)(77)(4,861)

Adjustments for NZ IFRS 164,9213,1661,3431,598-11,028

Operating profit19,1343,40010,512(76)(2,716)30,254

Current assets29,13214,32713,7838,292-65,534

Non-current assets

excluding deferred tax

333,298378,651296,699314,768-1,323,416

Total assets excluding

deferred tax

362,430392,978310,482323,060-1,388,950

3. PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION

$NZ000's

30 June 2024

unaudited

30 June 2023

unaudited

The profit before taxation is calculated after charging / (crediting) the following items:

Royalties paid40,53037,862

Lease expenses4,7995,384

Other income(118)-

Other expenses3,3051,830

Lease expenses

This relates to short term and variable lease costs included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income not

included in NZ IFRS 16 costs.

Other income

$NZ000's

30 June 2024

unaudited

30 June 2023

unaudited

Income from settlement on assets118-

Total other income118-

Other income relates to proceeds received in 2024 from a legal settlement on California store assets previously impaired.

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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the six months ended 30 June 2024

Other expenses

$NZ000's

30 June 2024

unaudited

30 June 2023

unaudited

Net impairment of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets3,3051,830

Total other expenses3,3051,830

Net impairment of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets

The Group continued to face inflationary pressures in the California and Australia divisions in addition to reduced household

spending impacting sales and margins. A detailed review of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, and right of

use assets of stores at period end resulted in a number of stores with impairment indicators. Based on further analysis a net

impairment charge of $3.3 million was recognised for June 2024 (June 2023: $1.8 million). This includes $1.5 million for five

KFC stores in Californa, $1.5 million for two Taco Bell stores and one KFC store in Australia, and $0.3 million for one KFC and

one Carl’s Jr store in New Zealand.

4.

 EARNINGS PER SHARE

30 June 2024

unaudited

30 June 2023

unaudited

Basic and diluted earnings per share

Profit after taxation attributable to the shareholders ($NZ000's)12,5832,183

Weighted average number of shares on issue (000's)124,759124,759

Basic and diluted earnings per share (cents)10.091.75

Shares on issue

As at 30 June 2024, the total number of ordinary shares on issue was 124,758,523 (June 2023: 124,758,523).

5.

 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Additions and disposals

During the six months ended 30 June 2024, the Group acquired assets with a total cost of $30.5 million

(December 2023: $78.9 million) and disposed of assets with a total cost of $0.4 million (December 2023: $4.8 million).

6.

 RIGHT OF USE ASSETS

Additions and modifications

During the six months ended 30 June 2024, the Group had lease additions and modifications of $14.4 million (December

2023: $20.6 million).

7.

 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Transactions with key management or entities related to them

Apart from directors’ fees and key management remuneration, there were no other related party transactions with key

management or any Directors or entities associated with them (June 2023: $0.6 million).

8.

 LAND HELD FOR DEVELOPMENT

As at 30 June 2024 there was $11.1 million relating to land that has been purchased for use in developing new stores in the

future (December 2023: $12.4 million).

9.

 HELD FOR SALE ASSETS

As at 30 June 2024 there was $3.2 million relating to land and building assets that are being actively marketed for sale in

accordance with the Group's sale and leaseback programme (December 2023: nil).

Interim Report 30 June 2024

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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the six months ended 30 June 2024

10. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS

As at 30 June 2024 the Group has capital commitments totalling $12.3 million (December 2023: $28.0 million) which are not

provided for in these interim financial statements.

11. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

In December 2023, Gordon Legal and Shine Lawyers have filed two class actions in the Federal Court of Australia on

behalf of certain KFC employees naming the franchisor, QSR Pty Limited (the Group’s Australian operating subsidiary) and

eighty-eight other franchisees as respondents. The two class actions were subsequently combined into a single proceeding.  

As at balance date, there was no impact to the consolidated financial statements, however the Group will continue to assess

the claim and will update the market in the event that the claim is expected to have a material impact on the Group.

12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

There were no subsequent events that would have a material effect on these consolidated interim financial statements.

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Restaurant Brands

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REVIEW REPORT
To the shareholders of Restaurant Brands New Zealand Limited

REPORT ON THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Our conclusion

We have reviewed the consolidated interim financial statements of Restaurant Brands New Zealand Limited (the Company)

and its subsidiaries (the Group) on pages 13 to 24, which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at

30 June 2024, and the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity

and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the six month period ended on that date, and notes, comprising material

accounting policy information and other explanatory information.

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying consolidated

interim financial statements of the Group do not present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Group

as at 30 June 2024, and its financial performance and cash flows for the six month period then ended, in accordance with

International Accounting Standard 34 Interim Financial Reporting (IAS 34) and New Zealand Equivalent to International

Accounting Standard 34 Interim Financial Reporting (NZ IAS 34).

Basis for conclusion

We conducted our review in accordance with the New Zealand Standard on Review Engagements 2410 (Revised) Review of

Financial Statements Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity (NZ SRE 2410 (Revised)). Our responsibilities are

further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the review of the consolidated interim financial statements section of

our report.

We are independent of the Group in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements in New Zealand relating to the audit

of the annual financial statements, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these ethical

requirements. In addition to our role as auditor, our firm carries out other services for the Group in the areas of limited

assurance engagements over franchisee advertising spend and greenhouse gas emissions and a whistleblower service. In

addition, certain partners and employees of our firm may deal with the Group on normal terms within the ordinary course of

trading activities of the Group. The provision of these other services and relationships has not impaired our independence.

Responsibilities of the Director for the consolidated interim financial statements

The Directors of the Company are responsible on behalf of the Company for the preparation and fair presentation of

these consolidated interim financial statements in accordance with IAS 34 and NZ IAS 34 and for such internal control as

the Directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated interim financial

statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Interim Report 30 June 2024

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REVIEW REPORT (CONTINUED)
To the shareholders of Restaurant Brands New Zealand Limited

Auditor’s responsibilities for the review of the consolidated interim financial statements

Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the consolidated interim financial statements based on our review. NZ

SRE 2410 (Revised) requires us to conclude whether anything has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the

consolidated interim financial statements, taken as a whole, are not prepared in all material respects, in accordance with IAS

34 and NZ IAS 34.

A review of consolidated interim financial statements in accordance with NZ SRE 2410 (Revised) is a limited assurance

engagement. We perform procedures, primarily consisting of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for

financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. The procedures performed in

a review are substantially less than those performed in an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards

on Auditing and International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand) and consequently does not enable us to obtain

assurance that we might identify in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion on these consolidated interim

financial statements.

Who we report to

This report is made solely to the Company’s shareholders, as a body. Our review work has been undertaken so that we might

state those matters which we are required to state to them in our review report and for no other purpose. To the fullest

extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the shareholders, as a body, for our

review procedures, for this report, or for the conclusion we have formed.

The engagement partner on the review resulting in this independent auditor’s review report is Karen Shires.

For and on behalf of:

Chartered Accountants

29 August 2024

Auckland

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CORPORATE DIRECTORY
Directors

José Parés Gutiérrez (Chairman)

Emilio Fullaondo Botella

Carlos Fernández González

Luis Miguel Álvarez Pérez

Stephen Ward

Huei Min (Lyn) Lim

Malena Pato-Castel

Registered office

Level 3

Building 7

Central Park

666 Great South Road

Penrose Auckland 1051

New Zealand

Share registrar

New Zealand

Computershare Investor Services Limited

Level 2

159 Hurstmere Road

Takapuna

Private Bag 92 119

Auckland 1142

New Zealand

T: 64 9 488 8700

E: enquiry@computershare.co.nz

Australia

Computershare Investor Services Limited

Yarra Falls

452 Johnston Street

Abbotsford, VIC 3067

GPO Box 3329

Melbourne, VIC 3001

Australia T: 1 800 501 366 (within Australia)

T: 61 3 9415 4083

F: 61 3 9473 2500

E: enquiry@computershare.co.nz

Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Solicitors

Bell Gully

Harmos Horton Lusk

Meredith Connell

Bankers

Westpac Banking Corporation

J.P. Morgan

Rabobank

Bank of China

Contact details

Postal Address:

P O Box 22 749

Otahuhu

Auckland 1640

New Zealand

Telephone: 64 9 525 8700

Fax: 64 9 525 8711

Email: investor@rbd.co.nz

FINANCIAL CALENDAR

Financial year end

31 December 2024

Annual profit announcement

February 2025

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