Group 1: Amazon - Amazon has developed a strong artificial intelligence (AI) business within its Amazon Web Services (AWS) division, presenting a significant growth opportunity [5] - The company reported a 13% year-over-year sales increase in the second quarter, with AWS growing nearly 18% and e-commerce sales up 11% [6] - Amazon's operating income rose from $14.7 billion to $19.2 billion year-over-year, exceeding management's guidance, and its current P/E ratio of 34 is less than half its five-year average of 76, indicating a potentially attractive valuation [7] - Billionaire investors, including Bill Ackman, have significantly increased their holdings in Amazon, with Ackman purchasing 5,823,316 shares worth $1.2 billion [8] Group 2: Restaurant Brands International - Restaurant Brands International operates four major fast-food chains: Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeye's, and Firehouse Subs, with over 32,000 stores globally [10] - The franchise model allows for low capital expenditures and high cash generation, making it appealing to value investors [11] - The company reported a 5.3% year-over-year increase in total restaurant sales and a 16% rise in revenue in the second quarter [12] - Stanley Druckenmiller and Bill Ackman have invested in Restaurant Brands, with Ackman's fund holding an 11% position [13] - The stock offers a dividend yield of 3.8%, making it attractive for passive income investors [14] Group 3: Whirlpool - Whirlpool is a U.S. manufacturer of home appliances, sensitive to housing market conditions, and has faced challenges due to high interest rates [15] - The company may benefit from a resurgence in home buying and has a $2 billion builders business, positioning it well for future growth [16] - Whirlpool is currently trading at a forward P/E ratio of 11, indicating it may be undervalued, and billionaire David Tepper purchased 266,092 shares worth $27 million [18]

Core Viewpoint - The "A Cup of Coffee's Warmth" charity event during the 2025 Shanghai Charity Week aims to integrate coffee culture with charitable activities, engaging over 80 coffee brands and more than 1,300 stores to support migrant and autistic children in the city [1][3]. Group 1: Event Overview - The event will take place from August 31 to September 6, 2025, and is organized by the Shanghai Civil Affairs Bureau [1]. - It aims to create a participatory environment for the public, allowing everyone to engage in charitable acts through coffee consumption [1][3]. Group 2: Participation and Engagement - Over 1,300 coffee shops will act as "charity stations," including both well-known chains like Starbucks and independent brands such as Bear Paw Coffee and Pocket Coffee [2][3]. - Consumers can easily locate participating coffee shops through the "Love Coffee Map" on Gaode Map or by scanning QR codes in stores [3]. Group 3: Corporate Social Responsibility - Companies like KFC and Burger King will implement a "sales-linked donation" model, where each coffee purchase contributes to charity [5]. - Starbucks will offer cultural experiences for special needs children, while Nespresso will provide exclusive coffee for donors [5]. Group 4: Donation Channels - The event features both offline and online donation options, allowing contributions through QR codes in stores or via platforms like Taobao and WeChat [7]. - Donors contributing over 5.20 yuan will receive electronic coffee vouchers and gifts from participating stores [7]. Group 5: Long-term Impact - The initiative aims to build a sustainable charity ecosystem, involving over 20 social organizations and integrating resources from the coffee industry [9][10]. - The funds raised will specifically support projects for migrant and autistic children, ensuring transparency in fund allocation [9]. Group 6: Community Engagement - Offline events such as coffee markets and public displays will be held to raise awareness and encourage participation [12]. - Promotional content will be displayed across major public transport and commercial areas to enhance visibility and engagement [12].

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[PART I – Financial Information](index=5&type=section&id=PART%20I%20%E2%80%93%20Financial%20Information) [Item 1. Financial Statements](index=5&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements) This section presents the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025, including Balance Sheets, Statements of Operations, Comprehensive Income, Shareholders' Equity, and Cash Flows, with detailed notes [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=5&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) Total assets increased to $25.7 billion from $24.6 billion, driven by intangible assets and goodwill, while total liabilities rose to $20.6 billion and equity to $5.1 billion Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (in millions USD) | Account | June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Current Assets** | $2,788 | $2,282 | | **Total Assets** | **$25,688** | **$24,632** | | **Total Current Liabilities** | $2,754 | $2,364 | | **Long-term Debt, net** | $13,428 | $13,455 | | **Total Liabilities** | **$20,598** | **$19,789** | | **Total Shareholders' Equity** | **$5,090** | **$4,843** | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=6&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) Q2 2025 total revenues increased to $2.41 billion from $2.08 billion, but net income decreased to $189 million from $280 million due to higher costs and a non-recurring prior-year gain Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024 Statement of Operations (in millions USD, except per share data) | Metric | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Revenues** | $2,410 | $2,080 | | **Income from Operations** | $483 | $663 | | **Net Income** | $263 | $399 | | **Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders** | $189 | $280 | | **Diluted Net Income per Share** | $0.57 | $0.88 | H1 2025 vs H1 2024 Statement of Operations (in millions USD, except per share data) | Metric | H1 2025 | H1 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Revenues** | $4,519 | $3,819 | | **Income from Operations** | $918 | $1,207 | | **Net Income** | $484 | $727 | | **Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders** | $348 | $510 | | **Diluted Net Income per Share** | $1.06 | $1.60 | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=10&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Net cash from operating activities increased to $567 million, while investing activities used less cash, and financing activities used more due to higher dividends and lower debt proceeds Six Months Ended June 30 Cash Flows (in millions USD) | Cash Flow Activity | 2025 | 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net cash provided by operating activities** | $567 | $482 | | **Net cash used for investing activities** | ($202) | ($559) | | **Net cash used for financing activities** | ($555) | ($112) | | **Decrease in cash and cash equivalents** | ($308) | ($197) | [Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=12&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) Detailed notes explain financial statements, covering business description, revenue recognition, segment reporting, recent acquisitions, debt, derivatives, equity, income taxes, and legal contingencies - As of June 30, 2025, RBI franchised or owned **32,229 restaurants** across its four brands: Tim Hortons (**6,075**), Burger King (**19,666**), Popeyes (**5,086**), and Firehouse Subs (**1,402**)[26](index=26&type=chunk) - On February 14, 2025, RBI acquired the remaining equity interests of BK China for approximately **$151 million**. The business is classified as held for sale and reported as discontinued operations, with plans to find a new controlling partner within twelve months[62](index=62&type=chunk) - On May 16, 2024, RBI acquired the remaining 85% of Carrols Restaurant Group for **$9.55 per share** in a cash transaction totaling **$543 million**. This resulted in a **$79 million gain** in Q2 2024 from remeasuring the existing 15% equity interest[71](index=71&type=chunk)[72](index=72&type=chunk)[73](index=73&type=chunk) - The Board of Directors approved a new **$1 billion share repurchase program** effective from September 15, 2025, to September 30, 2027, replacing the prior authorization. No shares were repurchased in the first six months of 2025[116](index=116&type=chunk) [Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=35&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management's%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses performance, including the new 'Restaurant Holdings' segment, revenue growth from acquisitions, net income decline due to non-recurring gain and FX losses, and strategic investments - A new operating and reportable segment, Restaurant Holdings (RH), was established to include results from the acquired Carrols Burger King restaurants and PLK China restaurants. This separates the company-owned operations from the core franchisor segments[133](index=133&type=chunk)[134](index=134&type=chunk) Consolidated Key Operating Metrics (Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024) | Metric | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | System-wide Sales Growth | 5.3% | 5.0% | | Comparable Sales | 2.4% | 1.9% | | Net Restaurant Growth | 2.9% | 4.0% | - The decrease in Income from Operations in Q2 2025 was primarily driven by the non-recurrence of a **$79 million gain** recognized in Q2 2024 from the Carrols Acquisition and current year net losses on foreign exchange[144](index=144&type=chunk)[151](index=151&type=chunk) - Burger King is executing its multi-year "Reclaim the Flame" plan, investing up to **$700 million** through 2028 in advertising, digital, and restaurant remodels to accelerate sales growth[187](index=187&type=chunk) [Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=49&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) No material changes occurred in the company's market risk disclosures during the first six months of 2025 compared to the prior year's annual report - There were **no material changes** to the company's quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk during the six months ended June 30, 2025[209](index=209&type=chunk) [Item 4. Controls and Procedures](index=49&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded disclosure controls were effective as of June 30, 2025, and is integrating recently acquired businesses into the internal control framework - The CEO and CFO concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures were **effective** as of June 30, 2025[210](index=210&type=chunk) - The company is integrating the acquired Carrols and BK China businesses into its overall internal control over financial reporting process[211](index=211&type=chunk) [PART II – Other Information](index=51&type=section&id=PART%20II%20%E2%80%93%20Other%20Information) [Item 1. Legal Proceedings](index=51&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) This section references Note 17, detailing ongoing litigation, including a class action regarding Burger King's no-hiring clause and a complaint from former Carrols shareholders - The company is defending against a consolidated class action lawsuit alleging that an employee no-solicitation and no-hiring clause in Burger King's standard franchise agreement violated Section 1 of the Sherman Act[127](index=127&type=chunk) - A complaint was filed by purported former shareholders of Carrols alleging breach of fiduciary duty by RBI in connection with the acquisition of Carrols. The court denied RBI's motion to dismiss in July 2025[128](index=128&type=chunk) [Item 5. Other Information](index=51&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information) Discloses compensatory arrangements, specifically CFO Mr. Siddiqui's target award of 73,507 performance-based restricted stock units on May 15, 2025 - On May 15, 2025, CFO Sami Siddiqui received a target award of **73,507 performance-based RSUs (PSUs)** to reward his strong performance since assuming the CFO position[220](index=220&type=chunk) [Item 6. Exhibits](index=52&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) Lists all exhibits filed with the Form 10-Q, including the CFO's Performance Award Agreement and Sarbanes-Oxley Act certifications - The report includes several exhibits, such as the CFO's Performance Award Agreement and certifications required under Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act[221](index=221&type=chunk)

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Core Insights - Restaurant Brands reported revenue of $2.41 billion for the quarter ended June 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 15.9% and a surprise of +2.91% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.34 billion [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $0.94, which is an increase from $0.86 in the same quarter last year, but fell short of the consensus estimate of $0.97, resulting in an EPS surprise of -3.09% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Comparable Sales for Burger King (BK) globally were reported at 1.3%, slightly below the average estimate of 1.6% [4] - Comparable Sales for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (PLK) globally were -1.4%, compared to the average estimate of 0.9% [4] - Comparable Sales for Tim Hortons (TH) globally were 3.4%, exceeding the average estimate of 1.8% [4] - Comparable Sales for International (INTL) were 4.2%, surpassing the average estimate of 3.3% [4] Revenue Breakdown - Franchise and property revenues reached $760 million, exceeding the average estimate of $752.61 million, with a year-over-year change of +1.7% [4] - Advertising revenues and other services totaled $318 million, slightly above the estimated $310.54 million, representing a +4.6% change year-over-year [4] - Firehouse Subs (FHS) revenues were $59 million, compared to the average estimate of $56.33 million, marking an 11.3% year-over-year increase [4] System-wide Sales - System-wide sales for Tim Hortons (TH) were $2 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $1.94 billion, with a +2.9% year-over-year change [4] - System-wide sales for Burger King (BK) were $2.95 billion, slightly above the average estimate of $2.93 billion, reflecting a +0.9% year-over-year change [4] - System-wide sales for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (PLK) were $1.58 billion, just below the average estimate of $1.59 billion, with a +1.5% year-over-year change [4] - System-wide sales for Firehouse Subs (FHS) were $336 million, in line with the average estimate of $336.83 million, representing a +6.3% year-over-year change [4] - International revenues were $250 million, exceeding the average estimate of $247.19 million, with a +7.8% year-over-year change [4]