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Restaurant Brands (NYSE: QSR) holder Pershing Square updates 13D after share sales

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

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Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR) received an updated ownership disclosure from Pershing Square entities and William A. Ackman. Amendment No. 4 to their Schedule 13D reflects share sales on April 27, 2026 and a subsequent reorganization of Pershing Square’s ownership structure on April 28, 2026.

After these changes, the reporting group may be deemed to beneficially own 22,623,938 shares of Common Stock, including 22,266,097 shares and 357,841 shares issuable upon exchange of Exchangeable Units. This stake represents approximately 6.5% of QSR’s Common Stock, based on 347,282,917 shares outstanding as of April 8, 2026 plus the exchangeable units. The amendment also updates the list of reporting persons, confirms they share voting and dispositive power over these shares, and notes that certain ManagementCo members hold small direct positions, each under 0.01% of the class.

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Pershing Square discloses a reorganized structure and a 6.5% QSR stake after recent share sales.

The filing shows Pershing Square entities and William A. Ackman now being deemed to beneficially own 22,623,938 Restaurant Brands International shares, or about 6.5% of the class. This includes common shares and stock issuable from exchangeable units, consolidating their economic and voting position.

Amendment No. 4 mainly updates the list of reporting persons following an internal reorganization on April 28, 2026 and reflects share transactions on April 27, 2026. It clarifies that several Pershing Square vehicles and Ackman share voting and dispositive power, while ManagementCo members hold only immaterial direct stakes.

The document also references detailed trading data in Exhibit 99.7 for the prior 60 days, which outlines individual transactions but is not reproduced here. Subsequent company or shareholder communications may further contextualize Pershing Square’s strategic intentions toward its QSR investment.

Beneficial ownership 22,623,938 shares Restaurant Brands common stock deemed owned by reporting persons
Common shares held 22,266,097 shares Restaurant Brands common shares included in subject shares
Shares from exchangeable units 357,841 shares Common shares issuable upon exchange of Exchangeable Units
Ownership percentage 6.5% Portion of Restaurant Brands common stock represented by subject shares
Shares outstanding baseline 347,282,917 shares Restaurant Brands common stock outstanding as of April 8, 2026
Ryan Israel direct holding 5,428 shares Common stock personally beneficially owned as of date of share transactions
Anthony Massaro direct holding 737 shares Common stock personally beneficially owned as of date of share transactions
beneficially own financial
"The Reporting Persons beneficially own, in the aggregate, 22,623,938 shares of Common Stock"
Beneficially own means having the economic rights and risks of a security—such as the right to receive dividends, sell the shares, or profit from price changes—whether or not your name appears on the official share register. Think of it like renting a car: you use it and reap the benefits even if the title lists someone else. Investors care because beneficial ownership determines who truly controls value, must be disclosed under securities rules, and can signal potential influence or trading activity that affects a stock’s price.
Exchangeable Units financial
"357,841 shares of Common Stock issuable on exchange of exchangeable units in Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership"
Schedule 13D regulatory
"This amendment No. 4 ("Amendment No. 4") to is being filed on behalf of the Reporting Persons"
A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.
shared power to vote financial
"may be deemed to have the shared power to vote or direct the vote of"
shared dispositive power financial
"may be deemed to have the shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of"
Joint Filing Agreement regulatory
"Exhibit 99.10 Joint Filing Agreement, dated as of April 29, 2026"

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FAQ

How many Restaurant Brands (QSR) shares does Pershing Square now report owning?

Pershing Square entities and William A. Ackman report beneficial ownership of 22,623,938 Restaurant Brands International common shares. This total includes 22,266,097 common shares and 357,841 shares issuable upon exchange of exchangeable units held through Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership.

What percentage of Restaurant Brands (QSR) is held by Pershing Square after this amendment?

The group reports holding about 6.5% of Restaurant Brands International’s common stock. That percentage is calculated against 347,282,917 shares outstanding as of April 8, 2026, plus 357,841 shares issuable from exchangeable units they beneficially own.

What changes triggered Pershing Square’s Amendment No. 4 for Restaurant Brands (QSR)?

Amendment No. 4 reflects share sales on April 27, 2026 and an internal reorganization of Pershing Square’s ownership structure on April 28, 2026. It updates reporting persons, ownership calculations, and control relationships over the Restaurant Brands shares.

Which entities are now reporting persons for the Pershing Square stake in QSR?

The reporting persons are Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P., Pershing Square Inc., Pershing Square Partner Group, LLC, Pershing Square Management, LLC, and William A. Ackman. Each may be deemed to share voting and dispositive power over the 22,623,938 Restaurant Brands shares.

How is Pershing Square’s 6.5% Restaurant Brands (QSR) stake structured?

The reported stake includes 22,266,097 common shares and 357,841 common shares issuable upon exchange of exchangeable units in Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership. These interests together form the 22,623,938 shares deemed beneficially owned by the reporting group.

Do Pershing Square executives personally hold Restaurant Brands (QSR) shares?

Certain ManagementCo members hold small direct QSR positions, including 113 to 5,428 shares each, with all individual holdings below 0.01% of the class. These are separate from the larger 22,623,938-share stake attributed to the Pershing Square reporting group.





76131D103

(CUSIP Number)
Halit Coussin
Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P., 787 Eleventh Avenue, 9th Floor
New York, NY, 10019
(212) 813-3700

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
04/27/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Items 8, 10 and 11: Includes (a) 22,266,097 shares of Common Stock and (b) 357,841 shares of Common Stock issuable on exchange of exchangeable units in Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership ("Exchangeable Units") beneficially owned by this Reporting Person. Item 13: This calculation is based on 347,282,917 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of April 8, 2026, as reported on the Issuer's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on April 23, 2026 (the "2026 Proxy Statement"), plus 357,841 shares of Common Stock issuable on exchange of Exchangeable Units beneficially owned by this Reporting Persons.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Items 8, 10 and 11: Includes (a) 22,266,097 shares of Common Stock and (b) 357,841 shares of Common Stock issuable on exchange of Exchangeable Units beneficially owned by the Reporting Persons. Item 13: This calculation is based on 347,282,917 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of April 8, 2026, as reported on the Issuer's 2026 Proxy Statement, plus 357,841 shares of Common Stock issuable on exchange of Exchangeable Units beneficially owned by this Reporting Persons.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Items 8, 10 and 11: Includes (a) 22,266,097 shares of Common Stock and (b) 357,841 shares of Common Stock issuable on exchange of Exchangeable Units beneficially owned by the Reporting Persons. Item 13: This calculation is based on 347,282,917 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of April 8, 2026, as reported on the Issuer's 2026 Proxy Statement, plus 357,841 shares of Common Stock issuable on exchange of Exchangeable Units beneficially owned by this Reporting Persons.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Items 8, 10 and 11: Includes (a) 22,266,097 shares of Common Stock and (b) 357,841 shares of Common Stock issuable on exchange of Exchangeable Units beneficially owned by the Reporting Persons. Item 13: This calculation is based on 347,282,917 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of April 8, 2026, as reported on the Issuer's 2026 Proxy Statement, plus 357,841 shares of Common Stock issuable on exchange of Exchangeable Units beneficially owned by this Reporting Persons.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Items 8, 10 and 11: Includes (a) 22,266,097 shares of Common Stock and (b) 357,841 shares of Common Stock issuable on exchange of Exchangeable Units beneficially owned by the Reporting Persons. Item 13: This calculation is based on 347,282,917 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of April 8, 2026, as reported on the Issuer's 2026 Proxy Statement, plus 357,841 shares of Common Stock issuable on exchange of Exchangeable Units beneficially owned by this Reporting Persons.


SCHEDULE 13D


Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P.
Signature:/s/ William A. Ackman
Name/Title:Authorized Signatory
Date:04/29/2026
Pershing Square Inc.
Signature:/s/ William A. Ackman
Name/Title:Authorized Signatory
Date:04/29/2026
Pershing Square Partner Group, LLC
Signature:/s/ William A. Ackman
Name/Title:Authorized Signatory
Date:04/29/2026
Pershing Square Management, LLC
Signature:/s/ William A. Ackman
Name/Title:Authorized Signatory
Date:04/29/2026
William A. Ackman
Signature:/s/ William A. Ackman
Name/Title:William A. Ackman
Date:04/29/2026