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Restaurant Brands International 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Mar 14, 2024)

Reports
Leadership Changes·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed March 14, 2024
Period End
March 12, 2024
Security
QSR
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q338-K143

QSR filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 33 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 143 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Material agreement8-K · Oct ’17Oct ’17
  2. Leadership change8-K · Dec ’19Dec ’19
  3. Leadership change8-K · Dec ’21Dec ’21
  4. Material agreement8-K · Nov ’25Nov ’25

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed March 14, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR) filed a Form 8-K on March 14, 2024 under Item 5.02 to announce senior leadership changes effective immediately.

Sami Siddiqui was appointed Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Matthew Dunnigan, whose separation terms were still being finalized at filing. Thiago Santelmo was appointed President - International, succeeding David Shear, who will transition to an advisor role through March 1, 2025 and then separate from the company. The filing states Mr. Siddiqui's annual salary increases from $625,000 to $685,000,a with his target bonus remaining at 130% of salary.

Mr. Shear's annual base salary is set at CHF177,838, he will no longer participate in annual incentive programs, and he will receive a $42,000b lump sum in lieu of post-employment health and welfare benefits in exchange for restrictive covenants and a release of claims. The filing also attaches a press release stating that Jeff Klein was appointed President of Popeyes US and Canada, and that a new President of EMEA and Popeyes Chief Marketing Officer will be named later.

For investors, the changes are framed by management as supporting long-term targets of at least 40,000 restaurants, $60 billionc in system-wide sales and $3.2 billion in Adjusted Operating Income by 2028. The CFO transition is the most significant change for capital allocation and financial reporting, and the press release credits Mr. Dunnigan with securing a strong capital structure and a balanced capital allocation framework.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Sami Siddiqui appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, succeeding Matthew Dunnigan, whose separation terms were still being finalized
  2. Thiago Santelmo appointed President - International, succeeding David Shear, who becomes an advisor through March 1, 2025
  3. Siddiqui's annual salary increased from $625,000 to $685,000; target bonus remains 130% of salary
  4. Shear's annual base salary set at CHF177,838; he will no longer participate in annual incentive programs
  5. Shear's separation agreement includes a $42,000 lump sum in lieu of post-employment health and welfare benefits and relocation benefits, in exchange for restrictive covenants and a release of claims
  6. Press release (Exhibit 99) announces Jeff Klein as President of Popeyes US and Canada; new President of EMEA and Popeyes CMO to be named later
  7. Management ties the changes to 2028 targets of 40,000+ restaurants, $60 billion system-wide sales and $3.2 billion Adjusted Operating Income

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who is replacing the Chief Financial Officer?

    Sami Siddiqui was appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, succeeding Matthew Dunnigan. The filing states that the final terms of Mr. Dunnigan's separation are still being finalized as of the filing date.

  2. How is Mr. Siddiqui's compensation changing?

    In connection with his CFO appointment, his annual salary increases from $625,000 to $685,000, and his annual target bonus opportunity remains at 130% of salary. He entered into new employment and post-covenants agreements with the company and RBI US Services LLC, with other terms consistent with his prior agreement.

  3. What happens to David Shear's role?

    Mr. Shear transitions to an advisor to the International business segment through March 1, 2025, and will separate from the company effective that date. Thiago Santelmo succeeds him as President - International.

  4. What is Mr. Santelmo's background?

    Mr. Santelmo has been Regional President EMEA since February 2022. He previously served as Regional President LAC from April 2019 and held Burger King finance and general manager roles after joining in July 2013.

  5. How do these leadership changes relate to company goals?

    The press release states the changes support the company's long-term outlook of reaching at least 40,000 restaurants, $60 billion in system-wide sales and $3.2 billion in Adjusted Operating Income by 2028.

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