Restaurant Brands International Inc. Holds Successful Director Elections
On June 3, 2026, Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE: QSR) hosted its Annual Meeting of Shareholders, where the results of its director elections were unveiled. The meeting attracted substantial participation, with
403,178,212 votes counted, signifying
88.29% of the eligible votes presented either in person or by proxy.
RBI's proxy circular put forth
ten nominees for its Board of Directors, all of whom were voted in successfully. The elected individuals will serve until the next annual shareholder meeting or until their successors are appointed. Notably, the only new nominee was
Marcia Smith, with the others continuing their terms as incumbents.
The voting results were overwhelmingly favorable for the nominees:
- - Alexandre Behring: 97.21% in favor (386,544,846 votes for, 10,905,772 against)
- - Maximilien de Limburg Stirum: 99.83% in favor (396,984,644 for, 616,474 against)
- - J. Patrick Doyle: 98.97% in favor (393,548,187 for, 4,058,404 against)
- - Cristina Farjallat: 99.80% in favor (396,848,192 for, 759,417 against)
- - Ali Hedayat: 98.95% in favor (393,457,494 for, 4,142,830 against)
- - Marc Lemann: 98.51% in favor (391,720,662 for, 5,882,501 against)
- - Jason Melbourne: 99.80% in favor (396,839,982 for, 763,563 against)
- - Daniel S. Schwartz: 99.70% in favor (396,469,148 for, 1,131,612 against)
- - Marcia Smith: 99.90% in favor (397,229,186 for, 376,898 against)
- - Thecla Sweeney: 99.31% in favor (394,889,035 for, 2,671,526 against)
These results emphasize the shareholders' confidence in the leadership and vision of RBI. Furthermore, the finalized voting statistics for all agenda items discussed during the Annual Meeting will be submitted to the relevant Canadian and U.S. securities regulators, ensuring transparency and accountability within one of the world's leading quick-service restaurant companies.
About Restaurant Brands International Inc.
Restaurant Brands International Inc. is a giant in the quick-service restaurant sector, generating nearly
$48 billion in annual sales across approximately
33,000 locations worldwide. The portfolio consists of four core brands:
TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and
FIREHOUSE SUBS®, each known for their unique offerings.
Founded decades ago, these brands have been a staple in many communities, focused on providing quality service and products to their guests and franchise partners. With a commitment to sustainability under its
Restaurant Brands for Good initiative, RBI aims to promote better practices concerning its food, environmental impact, and community engagement.
RBI operates its principal offices out of
Miami, Florida, while its specific brands maintain headquarters in their original locations: Canada for Tim Hortons, and the U.S. for the others. For more information about RBI and its brands, visit their official website at
www.rbi.com.