(All numbers in millions, except EPS and effective tax rate. All numbers rounded.)
(1) Adjusted operating income and adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to THI ("adjusted EPS") are non-GAAP measures, and exclude costs related to the proposed transaction with Burger King Worldwide, Inc., an affiliate of 3G Capital, of $27.3 million in Q3 2014, and corporate reorganization expenses of $1.0 million in Q3 2013. Please refer to "Information on non-GAAP Measures" and the reconciliation information in footnote (3) of this release for details of reconciling items.
(2) Includes average same-store sales at franchised and Company-operated locations open for 13 months or more. Substantially all of our restaurants are franchised.
Highlights • Strong same-store sales growth in both Canada and the U.S. driven primarily by gains in average cheque • Sales continued to benefit from menu innovations including the Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich and Dark Roast coffee • Costs of $27.3 million associated with the proposed transaction with Burger King Worldwide, Inc., an affiliate of 3G Capital, had a negative impact of $0.21 on EPS • Adjusted EPS(3) increased 25.2% to $0.95
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