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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
 
[X]
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2018
 
or
[  ]
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from ______ to ______
Commission File Number: 001-35625

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BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
 
20-8023465
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
2202 North West Shore Boulevard, Suite 500, Tampa, Florida 33607
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(813) 282-1225
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES x  NO o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).  YES x  NO o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer x Accelerated filer  o Non-accelerated filer o
Smaller reporting company o Emerging growth company o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  YES  o  NO  x

As of October 30, 2018, 91,901,387 shares of common stock of the registrant were outstanding.
 
 
 
 
 


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BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.



INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2018
(Unaudited)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
Page No.
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
Item 3.
 
 
 
Item 4.
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
Item 1A.
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
Item 6.
 
 
 
 

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BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.


PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA, UNAUDITED)
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
DECEMBER 31, 2017
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
78,615

 
$
128,263

Current portion of restricted cash and cash equivalents

 
1,280

Inventories
48,515

 
51,264

Other current assets, net
101,324

 
179,402

Total current assets
228,454

 
360,209

Property, fixtures and equipment, net
1,129,347

 
1,173,414

Goodwill
291,822

 
310,234

Intangible assets, net
505,855

 
522,290

Deferred income tax assets, net
76,236

 
60,486

Other assets, net
119,080

 
135,261

Total assets
$
2,350,794

 
$
2,561,894

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 

 
 

Current liabilities
 

 
 

Accounts payable
$
163,738

 
$
185,461

Accrued and other current liabilities
227,867

 
270,840

Unearned revenue
202,277


330,756

Current portion of long-term debt
26,767

 
26,335

Total current liabilities
620,649

 
813,392

Deferred rent
165,702

 
160,047

Deferred income tax liabilities
13,845

 
16,926

Long-term debt, net
1,124,024

 
1,091,769

Long-term portion of deferred gain on sale-leaseback transactions, net
180,302

 
188,086

Other long-term liabilities, net
186,130

 
210,443

Total liabilities
2,290,652

 
2,480,663

Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)


 


Stockholders’ equity
 
 
 
Bloomin’ Brands stockholders’ equity
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value, 475,000,000 shares authorized; 91,853,854 and 91,912,546 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively
919

 
919

Additional paid-in capital
1,108,636

 
1,081,813

Accumulated deficit
(915,925
)
 
(913,191
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(143,276
)
 
(99,199
)
Total Bloomin’ Brands stockholders’ equity
50,354

 
70,342

Noncontrolling interests
9,788

 
10,889

Total stockholders’ equity
60,142

 
81,231

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
2,350,794

 
$
2,561,894

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA, UNAUDITED)


 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restaurant sales
$
949,400

 
$
940,012

 
$
3,063,887

 
$
3,105,027

Franchise and other revenues
15,621

 
15,575

 
49,413

 
41,729

Total revenues
965,021

 
955,587

 
3,113,300

 
3,146,756

Costs and expenses
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Cost of sales
307,493

 
296,632

 
982,415

 
984,510

Labor and other related
289,023

 
285,325

 
902,006

 
907,580

Other restaurant operating
233,744

 
235,944

 
725,468

 
735,480

Depreciation and amortization
50,571

 
47,826

 
151,473

 
142,479

General and administrative
67,691

 
66,063

 
212,516

 
215,059

Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings
3,962

 
18,578

 
15,590

 
38,253

Total costs and expenses
952,484

 
950,368

 
2,989,468

 
3,023,361

Income from operations
12,537

 
5,219

 
123,832

 
123,395

Loss on extinguishment and modification of debt

 

 

 
(260
)
Other (expense) income, net
(1
)
 
7,531

 
(6
)
 
14,761

Interest expense, net
(11,600
)
 
(10,705
)
 
(33,229
)
 
(29,389
)
Income before (benefit) provision for income taxes
936

 
2,045

 
90,597

 
108,507

(Benefit) provision for income taxes
(3,317
)
 
(3,248
)
 
(6,516
)
 
17,744

Net income
4,253

 
5,293

 
97,113

 
90,763

Less: net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
181

 
(290
)
 
922

 
1,422

Net income attributable to Bloomin’ Brands
$
4,072

 
$
5,583

 
$
96,191

 
$
89,341

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
4,253

 
$
5,293

 
$
97,113

 
$
90,763

Other comprehensive (loss) income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
(16,349
)
 
6,399

 
(45,044
)
 
17,770

Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, net of tax
37

 
370

 
1,221

 
(139
)
Reclassification of adjustment for (gain) loss on derivatives included in Net income, net of tax
(51
)
 
492

 
328

 
1,919

Comprehensive (loss) income
(12,110
)
 
12,554

 
53,618

 
110,313

Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
423

 
(306
)
 
1,504

 
1,376

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Bloomin’ Brands
$
(12,533
)
 
$
12,860

 
$
52,114

 
$
108,937

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.04

 
$
0.06

 
$
1.04

 
$
0.91

Diluted
$
0.04

 
$
0.06

 
$
1.02

 
$
0.88

Weighted average common shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
92,202

 
92,485

 
92,197

 
98,137

Diluted
93,324

 
95,655

 
94,489

 
101,497

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash dividends declared per common share
$
0.09

 
$
0.08

 
$
0.27

 
$
0.24

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA, UNAUDITED)

 
BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.
 
 
 
 

COMMON STOCK

ADDITIONAL PAID-IN CAPITAL
 
ACCUM-ULATED DEFICIT

ACCUMULATED OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS

TOTAL
 
SHARES
 
AMOUNT
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2017
91,913

 
$
919

 
$
1,081,813

 
$
(913,191
)
 
$
(99,199
)
 
$
10,889

 
$
81,231

Net income

 

 

 
96,191

 

 
1,251

 
97,442

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax

 

 

 

 
(44,077
)
 
582

 
(43,495
)
Cash dividends declared, $0.27 per common share

 

 
(25,078
)
 

 

 

 
(25,078
)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock
(4,371
)
 
(43
)
 

 
(98,925
)
 

 

 
(98,968
)
Stock-based compensation

 

 
16,478

 

 

 

 
16,478

Common stock issued under stock plans (1)
4,312

 
43

 
35,752

 

 

 

 
35,795

Change in the redemption value of redeemable interests

 

 
(329
)
 

 

 

 
(329
)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 
(4,505
)
 
(4,505
)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 
1,571

 
1,571

Balance, September 30, 2018
91,854

 
$
919

 
$
1,108,636

 
$
(915,925
)
 
$
(143,276
)
 
$
9,788

 
$
60,142

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA, UNAUDITED)

 
BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
COMMON STOCK
 
ADDITIONAL PAID-IN CAPITAL
 
ACCUM-ULATED DEFICIT
 
ACCUMULATED OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
 
NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS
 
TOTAL
 
SHARES
 
AMOUNT
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, December 25, 2016
103,922

 
$
1,039

 
$
1,079,583

 
$
(756,070
)
 
$
(111,143
)
 
$
12,654

 
$
226,063

Net income

 

 

 
89,341

 

 
1,594

 
90,935

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

 

 

 

 
19,596

 
(76
)
 
19,520

Cash dividends declared, $0.24 per common share

 

 
(23,677
)
 

 

 

 
(23,677
)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock
(13,807
)
 
(138
)
 

 
(272,598
)
 

 

 
(272,736
)
Stock-based compensation

 


 
17,969

 

 

 

 
17,969

Common stock issued under stock plans (1)
1,049

 
11

 
4,617

 
(180
)
 

 

 
4,448

Change in the redemption value of redeemable interests

 

 
(172
)
 

 

 

 
(172
)
Purchase of noncontrolling interests, net of tax of $45

 

 
(713
)
 

 

 
(180
)
 
(893
)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 
(4,158
)
 
(4,158
)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 
727

 
727

Cumulative-effect from a change in accounting principle

 

 

 
14,364

 

 

 
14,364

Other

 

 

 

 

 
419

 
419

Balance, September 24, 2017
91,164

 
$
912

 
$
1,077,607

 
$
(925,143
)
 
$
(91,547
)
 
$
10,980

 
$
72,809

________________
(1)
Net of forfeitures and shares withheld for employee taxes.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, UNAUDITED)


 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
Cash flows provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
97,113

 
$
90,763

Adjustments to reconcile Net income to cash provided by operating activities:
 

 
 

Depreciation and amortization
151,473

 
142,479

Amortization of deferred discounts and issuance costs
1,930

 
2,240

Amortization of deferred gift card sales commissions
20,151

 
18,530

Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings
15,590

 
38,253

Stock-based and other non-cash compensation expense
19,692

 
19,775

Deferred income tax (benefit) expense
(1,318
)
 
3,252

Gain on sale of a business or subsidiary

 
(15,787
)
Loss on extinguishment and modification of debt

 
260

Recognition of deferred gain on sale-leaseback transactions
(9,237
)
 
(8,836
)
Other, net
2,177

 
4,690

Change in assets and liabilities
(142,375
)
 
(72,604
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
155,196

 
223,015

Cash flows used in investing activities:
 

 
 

Proceeds from disposal of property, fixtures and equipment
10,453

 
19

Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions, net
11,332

 
83,866

Proceeds from sale of a business, net of cash divested

 
38,980

Capital expenditures
(146,288
)
 
(183,820
)
Other investments, net
200

 
(1,580
)
Net cash used in investing activities
$
(124,303
)
 
$
(62,535
)
 
 
 
 
 
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BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, UNAUDITED)


 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
Cash flows used in financing activities:
 
 
 
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net
$
1,637

 
$
124,443

Repayments of long-term debt
(20,164
)
 
(64,578
)
Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facilities, net
378,529

 
467,500

Repayments of borrowings on revolving credit facilities
(329,700
)
 
(417,000
)
Proceeds from failed sale-leaseback transactions, net

 
5,942

Proceeds from share-based compensation, net
35,795

 
4,628

Distributions to noncontrolling interests
(4,505
)
 
(4,158
)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
1,571

 
727

Purchase of limited partnership and noncontrolling interests
(1,619
)
 
(5,354
)
Repayments of partner deposits and accrued partner obligations
(14,458
)
 
(11,763
)
Repurchase of common stock
(98,968
)
 
(272,916
)
Cash dividends paid on common stock
(25,078
)
 
(23,677
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(76,960
)
 
(196,206
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(4,861
)
 
1,972

Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(50,928
)
 
(33,754
)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as of the beginning of the period
129,543

 
136,186

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as of the end of the period
$
78,615

 
$
102,432

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
 

 
 

Cash paid for interest
$
31,376

 
$
27,897

Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds
9,696

 
28,134

Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:
 

 
 

Increase in liabilities from the acquisition of property, fixtures and equipment or capital leases
$
5,075

 
$
6,375


 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)


1.    Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation

Description of the Business - Bloomin’ Brands, Inc., through its subsidiaries (“Bloomin’ Brands” or the “Company”), owns and operates casual, upscale casual and fine dining restaurants. The Company’s restaurant portfolio has four concepts: Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. Each of the Company’s concepts has additional restaurants in which it has no direct investment and are operated under franchise agreements.

Basis of Presentation - The accompanying interim unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. In the opinion of the Company, all adjustments necessary for fair financial statement presentation for the periods presented have been included and are of a normal, recurring nature. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.

Recently Adopted Financial Accounting Standards - On January 1, 2018, the Company elected to early adopt Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2017-04, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment,” (“ASU No. 2017-04”) on a prospective basis. ASU No. 2017-04 eliminates the second step of goodwill impairment, which requires a hypothetical purchase price allocation. Under ASU No. 2017-04, goodwill impairment is calculated as the amount a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its calculated fair value. The adoption of ASU No. 2017-04 did not impact the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment annually, as of the first day of the second fiscal quarter, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.

The Company performed its annual assessment for impairment of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets during the second quarters of 2018 and 2017. In connection with these assessments, the Company did not record any goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible impairment charges.

On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU No. 2014-09 “Revenue Recognition (Topic 606), Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASU No. 2014-09”) using the full retrospective transition method. ASU No. 2014-09 provides a single source of guidance for revenue arising from contracts with customers. Under ASU No. 2014-09, revenue is recognized in an amount that reflects the consideration an entity expects to receive for the transfer of goods and services. The standard also requires additional disclosures about the nature, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. Under the new standard, the Company recognizes gift card breakage proportional to redemptions, which are highest in the Company’s first fiscal quarter. Previously, under the remote method, the majority of breakage revenue was recorded in the Company’s fourth fiscal quarter corresponding with the timing of the original gift card sale. Advertising fees charged to franchisees, which were previously recorded as a reduction to Other restaurant operating expenses, are recognized as Franchise revenue. In addition, initial franchise and renewal fees are recognized over the term of the franchise agreements. In connection with adoption of ASU No. 2014-09, a cumulative effect adjustment of $33.1 million, net of tax, was recorded as a credit to the ending balance of Accumulated deficit as of December 27, 2015.


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BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED) - Continued

The following table includes a restatement of the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations for the retrospective adoption of ASU No. 2014-09 during the periods indicated:
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
AS REPORTED
 
2014-09 IMPACT
 
AS RESTATED
 
AS REPORTED
 
2014-09 IMPACT
 
AS RESTATED
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restaurant sales
$
937,852

 
$
2,160

 
$
940,012

 
$
3,093,297

 
$
11,730

 
$
3,105,027

Franchise and other revenues
11,047

 
4,528

 
15,575

 
32,407

 
9,322

 
41,729

Total revenues
$
948,899

 
$
6,688

 
$
955,587

 
$
3,125,704

 
$
21,052

 
$
3,146,756

Costs and expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other restaurant operating
$
231,293

 
$
4,651

 
$
235,944

 
$
723,357

 
$
12,123

 
$
735,480

Income from operations
$
3,182

 
$
2,037

 
$
5,219

 
$
114,466

 
$
8,929

 
$
123,395

Income before (benefit) provision for income taxes
$
8

 
$
2,037

 
$
2,045

 
$
99,578

 
$
8,929

 
$
108,507

(Benefit) provision for income taxes
$
(4,038
)
 
$
790

 
$
(3,248
)
 
$
14,280

 
$
3,464

 
$
17,744

Net income
$
4,046

 
$
1,247

 
$
5,293

 
$
85,298

 
$
5,465

 
$
90,763

Net income attributable to Bloomin’ Brands
$
4,336

 
$
1,247

 
$
5,583

 
$
83,876

 
$
5,465

 
$
89,341

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share
$
0.05

 
$
0.01

 
$
0.06

 
$
0.85

 
$
0.06

 
$
0.91

Diluted earnings per share
$
0.05

 
$
0.01

 
$
0.06

 
$
0.83

 
$
0.05

 
$
0.88


The following table includes a restatement of the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2017 for the retrospective adoption of ASU No. 2014-09:
 
DECEMBER 31, 2017
(dollars in thousands)
AS REPORTED
 
2014-09 IMPACT
 
AS RESTATED
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
Deferred income tax assets, net
$
71,499

 
$
(11,013
)
 
$
60,486

Total assets
$
2,572,907

 
$
(11,013
)
 
$
2,561,894

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
Unearned revenue
 
 
 
 
 
Deferred gift card revenue
$
371,455

 
$
(47,827
)
 
$
323,628

Deferred loyalty revenue
6,667

 

 
6,667

Deferred franchise fees - current
105

 
356

 
461

Total Unearned revenue
$
378,227

 
$
(47,471
)
 
$
330,756

Total current liabilities
$
860,863

 
$
(47,471
)
 
$
813,392

Other long-term liabilities, net (1)
$
205,745

 
$
4,698

 
$
210,443

Total liabilities
$
2,523,436

 
$
(42,773
)
 
$
2,480,663

Bloomin’ Brands stockholders’ equity
 
 
 
 
 
Accumulated deficit
$
(944,951
)
 
$
31,760

 
$
(913,191
)
Total Bloomin’ Brands stockholders’ equity
$
38,582

 
$
31,760

 
$
70,342

Total stockholders’ equity
$
49,471

 
$
31,760

 
$
81,231

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
2,572,907

 
$
(11,013
)
 
$
2,561,894

____________________
(1)
Includes the non-current portion of deferred franchise fees.

See Note 2 - Revenue Recognition for required disclosures under ASU No. 2014-09.


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BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED) - Continued

Effective July 2, 2018, the Company adopted ASU No. 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities (“ASU No. 2017-12”), which provides guidance for reporting the economic results of hedging activities and simplifies the disclosures of risk exposures and hedging strategies. Upon adoption, the Company revised its accounting policies and certain disclosures, however there was no impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements. For derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting, any gain or loss on the derivative instrument is recognized in equity as a change to Accumulated other comprehensive loss and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. See Note 12 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities for required disclosures under ASU No. 2017-12.

Recently Issued Financial Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted - In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2016-02: Leases (Topic 842) (“ASU No. 2016-02”). ASU No. 2016-02 requires the lease rights and obligations arising from lease contracts, including existing and new arrangements, to be recognized as assets and liabilities on the balance sheet. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-11: Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements (“ASU No. 2018-11”), that allows for an additional transition method, which permits use of the effective date of adoption as the date of initial application of ASU No. 2016-02 without restating comparative period financial statements. ASU No. 2016-02 and ASU No. 2018-11 are effective for the Company in 2019 and the Company will adopt ASU No. 2016-02 using the transition method allowable under ASU No. 2018-11. The Company plans to elect a transition package including practical expedients that require application to comparative periods but do not require it to reassess the classification and initial direct costs of expired or existing contracts and leases. In preparation for adoption, the Company is in the process of implementing a new lease accounting system and is assessing the overall impact of adoption on its financial statements and internal control over financial reporting. Adoption of ASU No. 2016-02 is expected to have an impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet due to recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities related to real estate and equipment under operating lease agreements. The adoption will result in a credit to the beginning balance of Accumulated Deficit to derecognize deferred gains on sale-leaseback transactions and a corresponding debit for the related deferred tax assets. At September 30, 2018, deferred gains on sale-leaseback transactions and their related deferred tax assets were $192.7 million and $49.6 million, respectively. There will also be an increase to Other restaurant operating expense in future periods since the Company will not recognize these deferred gains through its statements of operations over the corresponding lease term. During the thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2018, the Company recorded $9.2 million of sale-leaseback deferred gain amortization. The Company’s evaluation of ASU No. 2016-02 is ongoing and may identify additional impacts on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

Reclassifications - The Company reclassified certain items in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements for prior periods to be comparable with the classification for the current period.

2.    Revenue Recognition

The Company records food and beverage revenues, net of discounts and taxes, upon delivery to the customer. Franchise-related revenues are included in Franchise and other revenues in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income. Royalties, which are a percentage of net sales of the franchisee, are recognized as revenue in the period which the sales are reported to have occurred.

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BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED) - Continued

The following table includes the categories of revenue included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income for the periods indicated:
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
(Restated) (1)
 
 
 
(Restated) (1)
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restaurant sales
$
949,400

 
$
940,012

 
$
3,063,887

 
$
3,105,027

Franchise and other revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Franchise revenue
$
12,534

 
$
12,400

 
$
39,883

 
$
33,062

Other revenue
3,087

 
3,175

 
9,530

 
8,667

Total Franchise and other revenues
$
15,621

 
$
15,575

 
$
49,413

 
$
41,729

Total revenues
$
965,021

 
$
955,587

 
$
3,113,300

 
$
3,146,756

____________________
(1)
See Note 1 - Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation for details of the impact of implementing ASU No. 2014-09.

The following tables include the disaggregation of Restaurant sales and Franchise revenue, by restaurant concept and major international market, for the periods indicated:
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
(dollars in thousands)
RESTAURANT SALES
 
FRANCHISE REVENUE
 
RESTAURANT SALES
 
FRANCHISE REVENUE
U.S.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outback Steakhouse (1)
$
498,390

 
$
9,583

 
$
1,591,588

 
$
30,814

Carrabba’s Italian Grill (1)
148,513

 
154

 
485,894

 
458

Bonefish Grill
135,691

 
218

 
441,594

 
691

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
64,652

 

 
218,954

 

Other
1,591

 

 
4,088

 

U.S. Total
$
848,837

 
$
9,955

 
$
2,742,118

 
$
31,963

International
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outback Steakhouse-Brazil
$
81,193

 
$

 
$
264,125

 
$

Other
19,370

 
2,579

 
57,644

 
7,920

International Total
$
100,563

 
$
2,579

 
$
321,769

 
$
7,920

Total
$
949,400

 
$
12,534

 
$
3,063,887

 
$
39,883


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BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED) - Continued

 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
(dollars in thousands)
RESTAURANT SALES
 
FRANCHISE REVENUE
 
RESTAURANT SALES
 
FRANCHISE REVENUE
U.S.
(Restated) (2)
 
(Restated) (2)
 
(Restated) (2)
 
(Restated) (2)
Outback Steakhouse (1)
$
478,637

 
$
9,573

 
$
1,609,172

 
$
24,538

Carrabba’s Italian Grill (1)
150,943

 
157

 
501,965

 
402

Bonefish Grill
136,134

 
190

 
450,521

 
707

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
60,208

 

 
208,083

 

Other
154

 

 
154

 

U.S. Total
$
826,076

 
$
9,920

 
$
2,769,895

 
$
25,647

International
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outback Steakhouse-Brazil
$
95,344

 
$

 
$
282,035

 
$

Other
18,592

 
2,480

 
53,097

 
7,415

International Total
$
113,936

 
$
2,480

 
$
335,132

 
$
7,415

Total
$
940,012

 
$
12,400

 
$
3,105,027

 
$
33,062

____________________
(1)
In 2017, the Company sold 53 Outback Steakhouse restaurants and one Carrabba’s Italian Grill restaurant, which are now operated as franchises.
(2)
See Note 1 - Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation for details of the impact of implementing ASU No. 2014-09.

Gift Card Revenue - Proceeds from the sale of gift cards, which do not have expiration dates, are recorded as deferred revenue and recognized as revenue upon redemption by the customer. Gift cards sold at a discount are recorded as revenue upon redemption of the associated gift cards at an amount net of the related discount. Gift card breakage, the amount of gift cards which will not be redeemed, is recognized using estimates based on historical redemption patterns. If actual redemptions vary from the estimated breakage, gift card breakage income may differ from the amount recorded. The Company periodically updates its estimates used for breakage. Gift card sales that are accompanied by a bonus card to be used by the customer at a future visit result in a separate deferral of a portion of the original gift card sale. Revenue is recorded when the bonus card is redeemed at the estimated fair market value of the bonus card. Approximately 86% of the current deferred gift card revenue is expected to be recognized over the next 12 months.

Gift card sales commissions paid to third-party providers are initially capitalized and subsequently amortized to Other restaurant operating expenses based on historical gift card redemption patterns.

Advertising Fees - Advertising fees charged to franchisees are recognized as Franchise revenue in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income.

Franchise Fees - Initial franchise and renewal fees are recognized over the term of the franchise agreement and renewal period, respectively. The weighted average remaining term of franchise agreements and renewal periods was approximately 15 years as of September 30, 2018.

Loyalty Program - The Company maintains a customer loyalty program, Dine Rewards, in the U.S., where customers have the ability to earn a reward after a number of qualified visits. The Company has developed an estimated value of the partial reward earned from each qualified visit, which is recorded as deferred revenue. Each reward has a maximum value and must be redeemed within three months of earning such reward. The revenue associated with the fair value of the qualified visit is recognized upon the earlier of redemption or expiration of the reward. The Company applies the practical expedient to exclude disclosures regarding loyalty program remaining performance obligations which have original expected durations of one year or less.


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BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED) - Continued

The following table includes a detail of assets and liabilities from contracts with customers included on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as of the periods indicated:
(dollars in thousands)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
DECEMBER 31, 2017
Other current assets, net
 
 
 
Deferred gift card sales commissions (1)
$
7,910

 
$
16,231

 
 
 
 
Unearned revenue
 
 
 
Deferred gift card revenue (1)
$
193,283

 
$
323,628

Deferred loyalty revenue
8,535

 
6,667

Deferred franchise fees - current (1)
459

 
461

Total Unearned revenue
$
202,277

 
$
330,756

 
 
 
 
Other long-term liabilities, net
 
 
 
Deferred franchise fees - non-current (1)
$
4,761

 
$
4,698

____________________
(1)
See Note 1 - Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation for details of the impact of implementing ASU No. 2014-09 on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2017.

The following table is a rollforward of deferred gift card sales commissions for the periods indicated:
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
(dollars in thousands)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
Balance, beginning of period
$
9,175

 
$
9,418

 
$
16,231

 
$
15,584

Deferred gift card sales commissions amortization
(4,932
)
 
(4,774
)
 
(20,151
)
 
(18,530
)
Deferred gift card sales commissions capitalization
4,029

 
3,763

 
13,287

 
12,553

Other
(362
)
 
(1,060
)
 
(1,457
)
 
(2,260
)
Balance, end of period
$
7,910

 
$
7,347

 
$
7,910

 
$
7,347


The Company applies the portfolio approach practical expedient to account for gift card contracts and performance obligations. The following table is a rollforward of unearned gift card revenue for the periods indicated:
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
(dollars in thousands)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
Balance, beginning of period
$
213,286

 
$
201,805

 
$
323,628

 
$
331,803

Gift card sales
54,477

 
54,392

 
189,599

 
193,638

Gift card redemptions
(71,146
)
 
(74,061
)
 
(304,198
)
 
(329,696
)
Gift card breakage (1)
(3,334
)
 
(4,008
)
 
(15,746
)
 
(17,617
)
Balance, end of period
$
193,283

 
$
178,128

 
$
193,283

 
$
178,128

____________________
(1)
See Note 1 - Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation for details of the impact of implementing ASU No. 2014-09 for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended September 24, 2017.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED) - Continued

3.    Impairments and Exit Costs

The components of Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings are as follows:
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
(dollars in thousands)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
Impairment losses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S.
$
1,330

 
$
12,339

 
$
1,725

 
$
13,272

International

 
1,903

 
6,597

 
1,903

Total impairment losses
$
1,330

 
$
14,242

 
$
8,322

 
$
15,175

Restaurant closure expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S.
$
2,650

 
$
4,336

 
$
3,672

 
$
23,078

International
(18
)
 

 
3,596

 

Total restaurant closure expenses
$
2,632

 
$
4,336

 
$
7,268

 
$
23,078

Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings
$
3,962

 
$
18,578

 
$
15,590

 
$
38,253


Closure Initiatives - Since February 2017, the Company decided to close certain underperforming restaurants in the U.S. and certain Abbraccio restaurants outside of the core markets of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and in 2016 the Company decided to close certain Bonefish Grill restaurants (collectively, the “Closure Initiatives”). Following is a summary of expenses related to the Closure Initiatives recognized in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income for the periods indicated:
 
INCOME STATEMENT LOCATION
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
(dollars in thousands)
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
Impairment, facility closure and other expenses (1)
Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings
 
$
2,370

 
$
3,772

 
$
4,002

 
$
21,784

Severance and other expenses
General and administrative
 
338

 

 
570

 
2,948

Reversal of deferred rent liability
Other restaurant operating
 
(469
)
 

 
(616
)
 
(4,761
)
Total
 
 
$
2,239

 
$
3,772

 
$
3,956

 
$
19,971

________________
(1)
The Company recognized asset impairment and closure charges within the International segment related to the Closure Initiatives of $1.0 million during the thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2018 and $1.9 million during the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended September 24, 2017. All other asset impairment and closure charges for the periods presented were recognized within the U.S. segment.

International Restructuring - During the thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2018, the Company recognized asset impairment and closure charges of $9.1 million related to the restructuring of certain international markets, including China.

Surplus Properties - During the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended September 24, 2017, the Company recognized impairment charges of $9.5 million within the U.S. segment in connection with the remeasurement of certain surplus properties currently leased to the owners of its former restaurant concepts.

The remaining restaurant impairment and closing charges resulted primarily from locations identified for remodel, relocation or closure.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED) - Continued

Projected Future Expenses and Cash Expenditures - The Company expects to incur additional charges for the Closure Initiatives through Q3 2019, including costs associated with lease obligations, employee terminations and other closure-related obligations. Following is a summary of remaining estimated pre-tax expense and future cash expenditures, by type, as of September 30, 2018:
Estimated future expense (dollars in millions)
CLOSURE INITIATIVES
Lease related liabilities, net of subleases
$
2.0

to
$
2.4

Employee severance and other obligations
0.2

to
0.4

Total estimated future expense
$
2.2

to
$
2.8

 
 
 
 
Total estimated future cash expenditures (dollars in millions) (1)
$
21.6

to
$
26.5

________________
(1)
Future cash expenditures for the Closure Initiatives, primarily related to lease liabilities, are expected to occur over the remaining lease terms with the final term ending in January 2029.

Accrued Facility Closure and Other Costs Rollforward - The following table summarizes the Company’s accrual activity related to facility closure and other costs, primarily associated with the Closure Initiatives, during the thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2018:
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
(dollars in thousands)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
Balance, beginning of the period
$
22,709

Charges
11,147

Cash payments
(11,805
)
Adjustments
(3,879
)
Balance, end of the period (1)
$
18,172

________________
(1)
As of September 30, 2018, the Company had exit-related accruals of $5.3 million recorded in Accrued and other current liabilities and $12.9 million recorded in Other long-term liabilities, net in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED) - Continued

4.    Earnings Per Share

The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods indicated:
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
 
(Restated) (1)
 
 
 
(Restated) (1)
Net income attributable to Bloomin’ Brands
$
4,072

 
$
5,583

 
$
96,191

 
$
89,341

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding
92,202

 
92,485

 
92,197

 
98,137

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Effect of diluted securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock options
799

 
2,781

 
1,870

 
2,948

Nonvested restricted stock and restricted stock units
323

 
389

 
409

 
392

Nonvested performance-based share units

 

 
13

 
20

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
93,324

 
95,655

 
94,489

 
101,497

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share
$
0.04

 
$
0.06

 
$
1.04

 
$
0.91

Diluted earnings per share
$
0.04

 
$
0.06

 
$
1.02

 
$
0.88

____________________
(1)
See Note 1 - Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation for details of the Net income and Earnings per share impact of implementing ASU No. 2014-09.

Dilutive securities outstanding not included in the computation of earnings per share because their effect was antidilutive were as follows, for the periods indicated:
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
(shares in thousands)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
Stock options
3,802

 
6,065

 
2,628

 
5,663

Nonvested restricted stock and restricted stock units
259

 
179

 
129

 
174

Nonvested performance-based share units
214

 
134

 
191

 
256


5.    Stock-based Compensation Plans

The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense as follows:
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
(dollars in thousands)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
Stock options
$
1,533

 
$
2,705

 
$
5,059

 
$
8,404

Restricted stock and restricted stock units
2,323

 
2,527

 
7,110

 
7,769

Performance-based share units
1,309

 
(235
)
 
3,779

 
1,001

 
$
5,165

 
$
4,997

 
$
15,948

 
$
17,174



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BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED) - Continued

The following table presents a summary of the Company’s stock option activity:
(in thousands, except exercise price and contractual life)
OPTIONS
 
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE EXERCISE PRICE
 
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE REMAINING CONTRACTUAL LIFE (YEARS)
 
AGGREGATE INTRINSIC VALUE
Outstanding as of December 31, 2017
10,051

 
$
14.89

 
5.2
 
$
71,373

Granted
488

 
$
24.01

 
 
 
 
Exercised
(3,926
)
 
$
10.02

 
 
 
 
Forfeited or expired
(265
)
 
$
21.24

 
 
 
 
Outstanding as of September 30, 2018
6,348

 
$
18.34

 
5.9
 
$
20,051

Exercisable as of September 30, 2018
4,125

 
$
17.72

 
4.7
 
$
16,314


Assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the weighted-average fair value of option awards granted were as follows:
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
Assumptions:
 
 
 
Weighted-average risk-free interest rate (1)
2.66
%
 
1.92
%
Dividend yield (2)
1.50
%
 
1.84
%
Expected term (3)
5.8 years

 
6.3 years

Weighted-average volatility (4)
32.76
%
 
33.72
%
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average grant date fair value per option
$
7.23

 
$
5.09

________________
(1)
Risk-free interest rate is the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect as of the grant date for periods within the expected term of the option.
(2)
Dividend yield is the level of dividends expected to be paid on the Company’s common stock over the expected term of the option.
(3)
Expected term represents the period of time that the options are expected to be outstanding. The Company estimates the expected term based on historical exercise experience for its stock options.
(4)
Based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock.

The following represents stock option compensation information for the periods indicated:
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
(dollars in thousands)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
Intrinsic value of options exercised
$
52,001

 
$
7,752

Excess tax benefits for tax deductions related to the exercise of stock options
$
8,316

 
$
1,257

Cash received from option exercises, net of tax withholding
$
39,329

 
$
7,095


During the thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2018, the Company made grants to its employees of 0.4 million time-based restricted stock units and 0.2 million performance-based share units. As of September 30, 2018, the maximum number of shares of common stock available for issuance pursuant to the Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. 2016 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan was 4,418,256.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED) - Continued

The following represents unrecognized stock compensation expense and the remaining weighted-average vesting period as of September 30, 2018:
 
UNRECOGNIZED COMPENSATION EXPENSE
(dollars in thousands)
 
REMAINING WEIGHTED-AVERAGE VESTING PERIOD (in years)
Stock options
$
9,718

 
2.4
Restricted stock units
$
17,181

 
2.6
Performance-based share units
$
7,925

 
1.1

6.    Other Current Assets, Net

Other current assets, net, consisted of the following:
(dollars in thousands)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
DECEMBER 31, 2017
Prepaid expenses
$
43,150

 
$
40,688

Accounts receivable - gift cards, net
11,358

 
66,361

Accounts receivable - vendors, net
5,307

 
19,483

Accounts receivable - franchisees, net
2,912

 
2,017

Accounts receivable - other, net
15,546

 
22,808

Deferred gift card sales commissions (1)
7,910

 
16,231

Assets held for sale
6,510

 
6,217

Other current assets, net
8,631

 
5,597

 
$
101,324

 
$
179,402

_______________
(1)
See Note 1 - Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation for details of the impact of implementing ASU No. 2014-09 on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2017.

7.           Other Assets, Net

Other assets, net, consisted of the following:
(dollars in thousands)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
DECEMBER 31, 2017
Company-owned life insurance
$
63,780

 
$
73,818

Deferred financing fees (1)
6,980

 
8,232

Liquor licenses
24,198

 
24,659

Other assets
24,122

 
28,552

 
$
119,080

 
$
135,261

________________
(1)
Net of accumulated amortization of $4.7 million and $4.1 million as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.

8.           Accrued and Other Current Liabilities

Accrued and other current liabilities consisted of the following:
(dollars in thousands)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
DECEMBER 31, 2017
Accrued payroll and other compensation
$
94,973

 
$
113,636

Accrued insurance
23,245

 
23,482

Other current liabilities
109,649

 
133,722

 
$
227,867

 
$
270,840



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED) - Continued

9.    Long-term Debt, Net

Following is a summary of outstanding long-term debt, as of the periods indicated:
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
DECEMBER 31, 2017
(dollars in thousands)
OUTSTANDING BALANCE
 
INTEREST RATE
 
OUTSTANDING BALANCE
 
INTEREST RATE
Senior Secured Credit Facility:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Term loan A (1)
$
481,250

 
3.95
%
 
$
500,000

 
3.27
%
Revolving credit facility (1)
650,000

 
3.95
%
 
600,000

 
3.26
%
Total Senior Secured Credit Facility
$
1,131,250

 
 
 
$
1,100,000

 
 
Financing obligations
19,566

 
7.57% to 7.82%

 
19,579

 
7.52% to 7.82%

Capital lease obligations
2,732

 
 
 
2,015

 
 
Other notes payable
959

 
0.00% to 2.18%

 
904

 
0.00% to 2.18%

Less: unamortized debt discount and issuance costs
(3,716
)
 
 
 
(4,394
)
 
 
Total debt, net
$
1,150,791

 
 
 
$
1,118,104

 
 
Less: current portion of long-term debt
(26,767
)
 
 
 
(26,335
)
 
 
Long-term debt, net
$
1,124,024

 
 
 
$
1,091,769

 
 
________________
(1)
Represents the weighted-average interest rate for the respective period.

Debt Covenants - As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company was in compliance with its debt covenants.

10.     Other Long-term Liabilities, Net

Other long-term liabilities, net, consisted of the following, as of the periods indicated:
(dollars in thousands)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
DECEMBER 31, 2017
Accrued insurance liability
$
35,269

 
$
35,945

Unfavorable leases (1)
33,567

 
36,661

Chef and Restaurant Managing Partner deferred compensation obligations and deposits
66,470

 
81,083

Other long-term liabilities (2)
50,824

 
56,754

 
$
186,130

 
$
210,443

_______________
(1)
Net of accumulated amortization of $35.9 million and $34.0 million as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.
(2)
See Note 1 - Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation for details of the impact of implementing ASU No. 2014-09 on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2017.

11.
Stockholders’ Equity

Share Repurchases - On February 16, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) canceled the remaining $55.0 million of authorization under the 2017 Share Repurchase Program and approved a new $150.0 million authorization (the “2018 Share Repurchase Program”). The 2018 Share Repurchase Program will expire on August 16, 2019. As of September 30, 2018, $51.0 million remained available for repurchase under the 2018 Share Repurchase Program.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED) - Continued

Following is a summary of the shares repurchased under the Company’s share repurchase program during fiscal year 2018:

NUMBER OF SHARES
(in thousands)
 
AVERAGE REPURCHASE PRICE PER SHARE
 
AMOUNT
(dollars in thousands)
First fiscal quarter
2,116

 
$
24.10

 
$
50,996

Second fiscal quarter
1,287

 
$
23.31

 
30,004

Third fiscal quarter
968

 
$
18.57

 
17,968

Total common stock repurchases
4,371

 
$
22.64

 
$
98,968


Dividends - The Company declared and paid dividends per share during fiscal year 2018 as follows:
 
DIVIDENDS PER SHARE
 
AMOUNT
(dollars in thousands)
First fiscal quarter
$
0.09

 
$
8,371

Second fiscal quarter
0.09

 
8,363

Third fiscal quarter
0.09

 
8,344

Total cash dividends declared and paid
$
0.27

 
$
25,078


In October 2018, the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share, payable on November 21, 2018, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 14, 2018.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (“AOCL”)- Following are the components of AOCL:
(dollars in thousands)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
DECEMBER 31, 2017
Foreign currency translation adjustment
$
(144,199
)
 
$
(98,573
)
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, net of tax
923

 
(626
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
$
(143,276
)
 
$
(99,199
)
 
Following are the components of the Company’s Other comprehensive (loss) income during the periods presented:
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
(dollars in thousands)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
Foreign currency translation adjustment
$
(16,591
)
 
$
6,415

 
$
(45,626
)
 
$
17,816

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, net of tax (1)
$
37

 
$
370

 
$
1,221

 
$
(139
)
Reclassification of adjustment for (gain) loss on derivatives included in Net income, net of tax (2)
(51
)
 
492

 
328

 
1,919

Total unrealized (loss) gain on derivatives, net of tax
$
(14
)
 
$
862

 
$
1,549

 
$
1,780

Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Bloomin’ Brands
$
(16,605
)
 
$
7,277

 
$
(44,077
)
 
$
19,596

________________
(1)
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives is net of tax of $0.2 million for the thirteen weeks ended September 24, 2017 and $0.4 million and ($0.1) million for the thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2018 and September 24, 2017, respectively.
(2)
Reclassifications of adjustments for losses on derivatives are net of tax. See Note 12 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities for discussion of the tax impact of reclassifications.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED) - Continued

12.    Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk - On September 9, 2014, the Company entered into variable-to-fixed interest rate swap agreements with eight counterparties to hedge a portion of the cash flows of the Company’s variable rate debt (the “2014 Swap Agreements”). The 2014 Swap Agreements have an aggregate notional amount of $400.0 million, a start date of June 30, 2015, and mature on May 16, 2019. Under the terms of the 2014 Swap Agreements, the Company pays a weighted-average fixed rate of 2.02% on the $400.0 million notional amount and receives payments from the counterparty based on the 30-day LIBOR rate. The 2014 Swap Agreements, which have been designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, are recognized on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value and are classified based on the instruments’ maturity dates.

The following table presents the fair value and classification of the Company’s 2014 Swap Agreements, as of the periods indicated:
(dollars in thousands)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
DECEMBER 31, 2017
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET CLASSIFICATION
Interest rate swaps - asset
$
1,144

 
$

 
Other current assets, net
Interest rate swaps - asset

 
67

 
Other assets, net
Total fair value of derivative instruments - assets (1)
$
1,144

 
$
67

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps - liability (1)
$

 
$
1,010

 
Accrued and other current liabilities
____________________
(1)
See Note 13 - Fair Value Measurements for fair value discussion of the interest rate swaps.

The following table summarizes the effects of the 2014 Swap Agreements on Net income for the periods indicated:
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
(dollars in thousands)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
Interest rate swap income (expense) recognized in Interest expense, net
$
68

 
$
(804
)
 
$
(442
)
 
$
(3,105
)
Income tax (expense) benefit recognized in (Benefit) provision for income taxes
(17
)
 
312

 
114

 
1,186

Total effects of the interest rate swaps on Net income
$
51

 
$
(492
)
 
$
(328
)
 
$
(1,919
)

On October 24, 2018 and October 25, 2018, the Company entered into variable-to-fixed interest rate swap agreements with 12 counterparties to hedge a portion of the cash flows of the Company’s variable rate debt (the “2018 Swap Agreements”). The 2018 Swap Agreements have an aggregate notional amount of $550.0 million, a forward start date of May 16, 2019 (the maturity date of the 2014 Swap Agreements), and mature on November 30, 2022. Under the terms of the 2018 Swap Agreements, the Company will pay a weighted-average fixed rate of 3.04% on the notional amount and receive payments from the counterparty based on the one-month LIBOR rate.

The 2018 Swap Agreements have been designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, are recognized on the Companys Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value and are classified based on the instruments’ maturity dates. The Company estimates $0.4 million will be reclassified to interest expense during 2019 related to the 2018 Swap Agreements.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED) - Continued

13.    Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability, or the exit price, in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Fair value is categorized into one of the following three levels based on the lowest level of significant input:
Level 1
 
Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2
 
Observable inputs available at measurement date other than quoted prices included in Level 1
Level 3
 
Unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by observable market data

Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis - The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value by hierarchy level on a recurring basis as of the periods indicated:
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
DECEMBER 31, 2017
(dollars in thousands)
TOTAL
 
LEVEL 1
 
LEVEL 2
 
TOTAL
 
LEVEL 1
 
LEVEL 2
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash equivalents:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed income funds
$
391

 
$
391

 
$

 
$
1,830

 
$
1,830

 
$

Money market funds
16,082

 
16,082

 

 
24,656

 
24,656

 

Restricted cash equivalents:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Money market funds

 

 

 
1,280

 
1,280

 

Other current assets, net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative instruments - interest rate swaps
1,144

 

 
1,144

 

 

 

Other assets, net:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative instruments - interest rate swaps

 

 

 
67

 

 
67

Total asset recurring fair value measurements
$
17,617

 
$
16,473

 
$
1,144

 
$
27,833

 
$
27,766

 
$
67

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accrued and other current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative instruments - interest rate swaps
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,010

 
$

 
$
1,010

Total liability recurring fair value measurements
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
1,010

 
$

 
$
1,010


Fair value of each class of financial instrument is determined based on the following:
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT
 
METHODS AND ASSUMPTIONS
Fixed income funds and Money market funds
 
Carrying value approximates fair value because maturities are less than three months.
Derivative instruments
 
The Company’s derivative instruments include interest rate swaps. Fair value measurements are based on the contractual terms of the derivatives and use observable market-based inputs. The interest rate swaps are valued using a discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative using observable inputs including interest rate curves and credit spreads. The Company also considers its own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk when performing fair value measurements. As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company has determined that the credit valuation adjustments are not significant to the overall valuation of its derivatives.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED) - Continued

Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis - Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis relate primarily to property, fixtures and equipment, goodwill and other intangible assets, which are remeasured when carrying value exceeds fair value. The following table summarizes the Company’s assets measured at fair value by hierarchy level on a nonrecurring basis, for the periods indicated:
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
(dollars in thousands)
CARRYING VALUE (1)
 
TOTAL IMPAIRMENT
 
CARRYING VALUE (1)
 
TOTAL IMPAIRMENT
Assets held for sale
$
2,030

 
$
61

 
$
2,080

 
$
111

Property, fixtures and equipment
1,995

 
1,269

 
3,375

 
8,211

 
$
4,025

 
$
1,330

 
$
5,455

 
$
8,322

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
(dollars in thousands)
CARRYING VALUE (1)
 
TOTAL IMPAIRMENT
 
CARRYING VALUE (1)
 
TOTAL IMPAIRMENT
Assets held for sale
$
470

 
$
249

 
$
470

 
$
320

Property, fixtures and equipment
13,935

 
13,993

 
15,002

 
14,855

 
$
14,405

 
$
14,242

 
$
15,472

 
$
15,175

________________
(1)
Fair value for all assets is measured using third-party market appraisals or executed sales contracts (Level 2).

Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments - The Company’s non-derivative financial instruments consist of cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and current and long-term debt. The fair values of cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their carrying amounts reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets due to their short duration.

Debt is carried at amortized cost; however, the Company estimates the fair value of debt for disclosure purposes. The following table includes the carrying value and fair value of the Company’s debt by hierarchy level as of the periods indicated:
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
DECEMBER 31, 2017
 
CARRYING VALUE
 
FAIR VALUE
 
CARRYING VALUE
 
FAIR VALUE
(dollars in thousands)
 
LEVEL 2
 
LEVEL 3
 
 
LEVEL 2
 
LEVEL 3
Senior Secured Credit Facility:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Term loan A
$
481,250

 
$
483,055

 
$

 
$
500,000

 
$
502,500

 
$

Revolving credit facility
$
650,000

 
$
648,375

 
$

 
$
600,000

 
$
598,500

 
$

Other notes payable
$
959

 
$

 
$
954

 
$
904

 
$

 
$
891


Fair value of debt is determined based on the following:
DEBT FACILITY
 
METHODS AND ASSUMPTIONS
Senior Secured Credit Facility
 
Quoted market prices in inactive markets.
Other notes payable
 
Discounted cash flow approach with inputs that primarily include cost of debt interest rates used to determine fair value.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED) - Continued

14.    Income Taxes

 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
(dollars in thousands)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
$
(3,317
)
 
$
(3,248
)
 
$
(6,516
)
 
$
17,744

Effective income tax rate
(NM)

 
(NM)

 
(7.2
)%
 
16.4
%
________________
NM    Not meaningful.

The increase in the benefit for income taxes for the thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the thirteen weeks ended September 24, 2017 was primarily due to the reduction in the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% as a part of the legislation enacted in December 2017 known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”), lower forecasted pre-tax income in 2018 and the impact of certain favorable discrete tax items recorded in 2018, partially offset by changes to the estimate of the forecasted full-year effective tax rate relative to prior quarters in 2017.

The effective income tax rate for the thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2018 decreased by 23.6 percentage points as compared to the thirty-nine weeks ended September 24, 2017. The decrease was primarily due to the reduction in the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from the Tax Act, lower actual and forecasted pre-tax income and excess tax benefits from equity-based compensation arrangements recorded in 2018, partially offset by a domestic manufacturing deduction recorded in 2017.

The Company has a blended federal and state statutory rate of approximately 26%. The effective income tax rate for the thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2018 was lower than the statutory rate primarily due to the benefit of tax credits for FICA taxes on certain employees’ tips and changes to the estimate of the forecasted full-year effective tax rate relative to prior quarters. The effective income tax rate for the thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2018 was lower than the statutory rate primarily due to the benefit of tax credits for FICA taxes on certain employees’ tips and excess tax benefits from equity-based compensation arrangements.

The Tax Act - The Company has applied guidance under SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118, which allows for a measurement period up to one year after the December 22, 2017 enactment date of the Tax Act to complete the accounting requirements. As of September 30, 2018, the Company made reasonable estimates of the effects of the Tax Act but has not completed its accounting for all tax effects. Below is a summary of the provisional amounts the Company has recorded:

A provisional $1.9 million net tax expense was recorded during 2017 related to the transition tax on accumulated foreign earnings, remeasurement of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities, the recording of a valuation allowance against foreign tax credit carryforwards and the write-off of certain deferred tax assets that will no longer be realized.
In January 2018, the Company recorded a $5.6 million tax benefit for 2017 from the impact of the Tax Act on the retrospective adoption of ASU No. 2014-09.
During the thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2018, the Company made immaterial adjustments to the initial provisional amounts in association with the filing of its 2017 federal income tax return.

The Company is continuing to gather information and additional guidance is expected from the U.S. Treasury and state taxing authorities on the application of certain provisions of the Tax Act and will continue to make and refine its calculations as additional analysis is completed. The Company’s estimates may also be affected as it gains a more thorough understanding of the tax law. These changes could be material to income tax expense. The Company expects to complete its analysis within the annual measurement period.



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED) - Continued

Items considered provisional include:

Reduction of U.S. Federal Corporate Income Tax Rate - The Tax Act reduced the corporate income tax rate to 21%, effective January 1, 2018. While the Company is able to make a reasonable estimate of the impact of the reduction in the corporate rate on its deferred tax assets and liabilities, it may be affected by other analyses related to the Tax Act, including, but not limited to, its calculation of deemed repatriation of deferred foreign income and the state tax effect of adjustments made to federal temporary differences.

Deemed Repatriation Transition Tax - The Deemed Repatriation Transition Tax (the “Transition Tax”) is a tax on previously untaxed accumulated and current earnings and profits (“E&P”) of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries. To determine the amount of the Transition Tax, the Company must determine, in addition to other factors, the amount of post-1986 E&P of the relevant subsidiaries, as well as the amount of foreign income taxes paid on such earnings. The Company is able to make a reasonable estimate of the Transition Tax and recorded a provisional amount. Due to the ability to utilize foreign tax credits in the calculation of the Transition Tax, the obligation primarily related to the estimated state impacts. However, the Company is continuing to gather additional information. Additional guidance from the U.S. Treasury and state taxing authorities on the application of certain provisions of the Tax Act is expected in the future.

Valuation Allowances - The Company must assess whether its valuation allowance analyses or deferred tax assets are affected by various aspects of the Tax Act (e.g., deemed repatriation of deferred foreign income, global intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”) inclusions and new categories of foreign tax credits). While the Company did record an additional valuation allowance against foreign tax credit carryforwards, it has recorded provisional amounts related to certain portions of the Tax Act and any corresponding determination of the need for a change in a valuation allowance is also provisional.

For tax years beginning after December 31, 2017, the Tax Act subjects a U.S. shareholder to tax on GILTI earned by certain foreign subsidiaries. The FASB Staff Q&A, Topic 740, No. 5, Accounting for Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income, states that an entity can make an accounting policy election to either recognize deferred taxes for temporary basis differences expected to reverse as GILTI in future years or provide for the tax expense related to GILTI in the year the tax is incurred. As of September 30, 2018, the Company has not yet determined its accounting policy with regard to GILTI, and does not expect GILTI in 2018.

Other Tax Matters - The Company was previously under examination by tax authorities in South Korea for the 2008 to 2012 tax years. In connection with the examination, the Company was assessed and paid $6.7 million of tax obligations. During the thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2018, the Company received final confirmation of relief from double taxation through competent authority. No material modifications were made to amounts previously recorded.

15.    Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation and Other Matters - The Company had $2.8 million and $4.3 million of liabilities recorded for various legal matters as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.

The Company is subject to legal proceedings, claims and liabilities, such as liquor liability, slip and fall cases, wage-and-hour and other employment-related litigation, which arise in the ordinary course of business and are generally covered by insurance if they exceed specified retention or deductible amounts. In the opinion of management, the amount of ultimate liability with respect to those actions will not have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations and cash flows.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED) - Continued

Lease Guarantees - The Company assigned its interest, and is contingently liable, under certain real estate leases. These leases have varying terms, the latest of which expires in 2032. As of September 30, 2018, the undiscounted payments that the Company could be required to make in the event of non-payment by the primary lessees was approximately $27.8 million. The present value of these potential payments discounted at the Company’s incremental borrowing rate as of September 30, 2018 was approximately $19.2 million. In the event of default, the indemnity clauses in the Company’s purchase and sale agreements govern its ability to pursue and recover damages incurred. The Company believes the financial strength and operating history of the lessees’ significantly reduces the risk that it will be required to make payments under these leases. Accordingly, no liability has been recorded.

16.    Segment Reporting

The Company identifies its restaurant concepts and international markets as operating segments, which reflects how the Company manages its business, reviews operating performance and allocates resources. Resources are allocated and performance is assessed by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), whom the Company has determined to be its Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”). The Company aggregates its operating segments into two reportable segments, U.S. and International. The U.S. segment includes all brands operating in the U.S. while brands operating outside the U.S. are included in the International segment. The following is a summary of reporting segments:
REPORTABLE SEGMENT (1)
 
CONCEPT
 
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
U.S.
 
Outback Steakhouse
 
United States of America
 
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
 
 
Bonefish Grill
 
 
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
 
International
 
Outback Steakhouse
 
Brazil, Hong Kong/China
 
Carrabba’s Italian Grill (Abbraccio)
 
Brazil
_________________
(1)
Includes franchise locations.

Segment accounting policies are the same as those described in Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. Revenues for all segments include only transactions with customers and exclude intersegment revenues. Excluded from Income from operations for U.S. and International are certain legal and corporate costs not directly related to the performance of the segments, stock-based compensation expenses and certain bonus expenses.

The following table is a summary of Total revenue by segment:
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
(Restated) (1)
 
 
 
(Restated) (1)
Total revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S.
$
861,493

 
$
838,809

 
$
2,782,555


$
2,803,278

International
103,528

 
116,778

 
330,745

 
343,478

Total revenues
$
965,021

 
$
955,587

 
$
3,113,300

 
$
3,146,756

____________________
(1)
See Note 1 - Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation for details of the impact of implementing ASU No. 2014-09.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED) - Continued

The following table is a reconciliation of Segment income from operations to Income before (benefit) provision for income taxes:
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
(Restated) (1)
 
 
 
(Restated) (1)
Segment income from operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S.
$
44,598

 
$
30,224

 
$
230,645

 
$
213,248

International
7,776

 
8,394

 
14,052

 
26,757

Total segment income from operations
52,374

 
38,618

 
244,697

 
240,005

Unallocated corporate operating expense
(39,837
)
 
(33,399
)
 
(120,865
)
 
(116,610
)
Total income from operations
12,537

 
5,219

 
123,832

 
123,395

Loss on extinguishment and modification of debt

 

 

 
(260
)
Other (expense) income, net
(1
)
 
7,531

 
(6
)
 
14,761

Interest expense, net
(11,600
)
 
(10,705
)
 
(33,229
)
 
(29,389
)
Income before (benefit) provision for income taxes
$
936

 
$
2,045

 
$
90,597

 
$
108,507

____________________
(1)
See Note 1 - Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation for details of the impact of implementing ASU No. 2014-09.

The following table is a summary of Depreciation and amortization expense by segment:
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED

THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
(dollars in thousands)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S.
$
39,796

 
$
37,186

 
$
119,063

 
$
111,192

International
6,420

 
7,036

 
19,866

 
20,550

Corporate
4,355

 
3,604

 
12,544

 
10,737

Total depreciation and amortization
$
50,571

 
$
47,826

 
$
151,473

 
$
142,479


Geographic Areas — International assets are defined as assets residing in a country other than the U.S. The following table details long-lived assets, excluding goodwill, intangible assets and deferred tax assets, by major geographic area:
(dollars in thousands)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
DECEMBER 31, 2017
U.S.
$
1,121,331

 
$
1,164,322

International
 
 
 
Brazil
108,447

 
126,341

Other
18,649

 
18,012

Total assets
$
1,248,427

 
$
1,308,675



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(UNAUDITED) - Continued

International revenues are defined as revenues generated from restaurant sales originating in a country other than the U.S. The following table details Total revenues by major geographic area:
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
(Restated) (1)
 
 
 
(Restated) (1)
U.S.
$
861,493

 
$
838,809

 
$
2,782,555

 
$
2,803,278

International
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Brazil
88,178

 
108,503

 
284,376

 
308,384

Other
15,350

 
8,275

 
46,369

 
35,094

Total revenue
$
965,021

 
$
955,587

 
$
3,113,300

 
$
3,146,756

____________________
(1)
See Note 1 - Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation for details of the impact of implementing ASU No. 2014-09.


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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and the related notes. Unless the context otherwise indicates, as used in this report, the term the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our” and other similar terms mean Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Cautionary Statement

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the “Report”) includes statements that express our opinions, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or projections regarding future events or future results and therefore are, or may be deemed to be, “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms “believes,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “feels,” “seeks,” “forecasts,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could” or “would” or, in each case, their negative or other variations or comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements are accompanied by such terms. These forward-looking statements include all matters that are not historical facts. They appear in a number of places throughout this Report and include statements regarding our intentions, beliefs or current expectations concerning, among other things, our results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, prospects, growth, strategies and the industry in which we operate.

By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. Although we base these forward-looking statements on assumptions that we believe are reasonable when made, we caution you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that our actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and industry developments may differ materially from statements made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements contained in this Report. In addition, even if our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and industry developments are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this Report, those results or developments may not be indicative of results or developments in subsequent periods. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from statements made or suggested by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following:

(i)
Consumer reactions to public health and food safety issues;

(ii)
Our ability to compete in the highly competitive restaurant industry with many well-established competitors and new market entrants;

(iii)
Minimum wage increases and additional mandated employee benefits;

(iv)
Economic conditions and their effects on consumer confidence and discretionary spending, consumer traffic, the cost and availability of credit and interest rates;

(v)
Fluctuations in the price and availability of commodities;

(vi)
Our ability to effectively respond to changes in patterns of consumer traffic, consumer tastes and dietary habits;

(vii)
Our ability to comply with governmental laws and regulations, the costs of compliance with such laws and regulations and the effects of changes to applicable laws and regulations, including tax laws and unanticipated liabilities;


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(viii)
Our ability to implement our expansion, remodeling and relocation plans due to uncertainty in locating and acquiring attractive sites on acceptable terms, obtaining required permits and approvals, recruiting and training necessary personnel, obtaining adequate financing and estimating the performance of newly opened, remodeled or relocated restaurants;

(ix)
Our ability to protect our information technology systems from interruption or security breach, including cyber security threats, and to protect consumer data and personal employee information;

(x)
The effects of international economic, political and social conditions and legal systems on our foreign operations and on foreign currency exchange rates;

(xi)
Our ability to preserve and grow the reputation and value of our brands, particularly in light of changes in consumer engagement with social media platforms;

(xii)
Any impairment in the carrying value of our goodwill or other intangible or long-lived assets and its effect on our financial condition and results of operations;

(xiii)
Strategic actions, including acquisitions and dispositions, and our success in implementing these initiatives or integrating any acquired or newly created businesses;

(xiv)
Seasonal and periodic fluctuations in our results and the effects of significant adverse weather conditions and other disasters or unforeseen events;

(xv)
The effects of our substantial leverage and restrictive covenants in our various credit facilities on our ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, to make capital expenditures to invest in new or renovate restaurants and to react to changes in the economy or our industry, and our exposure to interest rate risk in connection with our variable-rate debt;

(xvi)
The adequacy of our cash flow and earnings and other conditions which may affect our ability to pay dividends and repurchase shares of our common stock; and

(xvii)
Such other factors as discussed in Part I, Item IA. Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.

In light of these risks and uncertainties, we caution you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement that we make in this Report speaks only as of the date of such statement, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement or to publicly announce the results of any revision to any of those statements to reflect future events or developments. Comparisons of results for current and any prior periods are not intended to express any future trends or indications of future performance, unless specifically expressed as such, and should only be viewed as historical data.



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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Continued

Overview

We are one of the largest casual dining restaurant companies in the world with a portfolio of leading, differentiated restaurant concepts. As of September 30, 2018, we owned and operated 1,194 restaurants and franchised 294 restaurants across 48 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and 20 countries. We have four founder-inspired concepts: Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar.
Executive Summary

Our financial results for the thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2018 (“third quarter of 2018”) include the following:

An increase in Total revenues of 1.0% to $1.0 billion in the third quarter of 2018, as compared to the third quarter of 2017, primarily due to higher U.S. comparable restaurant sales and the net impact of restaurant openings and closures, partially offset by foreign currency translation of the Brazil Real relative to the U.S. dollar.

Income from operations of $12.5 million in the third quarter of 2018, as compared to $5.2 million in the third quarter of 2017, increased primarily due to lower impairment charges and restaurant closing costs, certain cost saving initiatives and increases in average check. These increases were partially offset by commodity and labor inflation, higher incentive compensation expense and lower comparable sales in Brazil.

International Restructuring - During the thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2018, we recognized asset impairment and closure charges of $9.1 million related to the restructuring of certain international markets, including China.

Impact of Political Unrest in Brazil

Recently, unrest in Brazil ahead of the presidential election, including a truckers strike, resulted in lost operating days for many businesses, including our restaurants. We believe consumer confidence will resume the upward trend it has been on for the last few years following the October presidential election as we move into 2019. We are already seeing stronger trends in Brazil, including positive comparable restaurant sales in the final month of the third quarter.

Key Performance Indicators

Key measures that we use in evaluating our restaurants and assessing our business include the following:

Average restaurant unit volumes—average sales (excluding gift card breakage) per restaurant to measure changes in customer traffic, pricing and development of the brand;

Comparable restaurant sales—year-over-year comparison of sales volumes (excluding gift card breakage) for Company-owned restaurants that are open 18 months or more in order to remove the impact of new restaurant openings in comparing the operations of existing restaurants;

System-wide sales—total restaurant sales volume for all Company-owned and franchise restaurants, regardless of ownership, to interpret the overall health of our brands;

Restaurant-level operating margin, Income from operations, Net income and Diluted earnings per share — financial measures utilized to evaluate our operating performance.

Restaurant-level operating margin is widely regarded in the industry as a useful metric to evaluate restaurant level operating efficiency and performance of ongoing restaurant-level operations, and we use it for these purposes, overall and particularly within our two segments. Our restaurant-level operating margin is expressed

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as the percentage of our Restaurant sales that Cost of sales, Labor and other related and Other restaurant operating (including advertising expenses) represent, in each case as such items are reflected in our Consolidated Statement of Operations. The following categories of our revenue and operating expenses are not included in restaurant-level operating margin because we do not consider them reflective of operating performance at the restaurant-level within a period:

(i)
Franchise and other revenues which are earned primarily from franchise royalties and other non-food and beverage revenue streams, such as rental and sublease income.
(ii)
Depreciation and amortization which, although substantially all of which is related to restaurant-level assets, represent historical sunk costs rather than cash outlays for the restaurants.
(iii)
General and administrative expense which includes primarily non-restaurant-level costs associated with support of the restaurants and other activities at our corporate offices.
(iv)
Asset impairment charges and restaurant closing costs which are not reflective of ongoing restaurant performance in a period.

Restaurant-level operating margin excludes various expenses, as discussed above, that are essential to support the operations of our restaurants and may materially impact our Consolidated Statement of Operations. As a result, restaurant-level operating margin is not indicative of our consolidated results of operations and is presented exclusively as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, Net income or Income from operations. In addition, our presentation of restaurant operating margin may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies in our industry;

Adjusted restaurant-level operating margin, Adjusted income from operations, Adjusted net income and Adjusted diluted earnings per share—non-GAAP financial measures utilized to evaluate our operating performance.
    
We believe that our use of non-GAAP financial measures permits investors to assess the operating performance of our business relative to our performance based on U.S. GAAP results and relative to other companies within the restaurant industry by isolating the effects of certain items that may vary from period to period without correlation to core operating performance or that vary widely among similar companies. However, our inclusion of these adjusted measures should not be construed as an indication that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or infrequent items or that the items for which we have made adjustments are unusual or infrequent or will not recur. We believe that the disclosure of these non-GAAP measures is useful to investors as they form part of the basis for how our management team and Board of Directors evaluate our operating performance, allocate resources and administer employee incentive plans; and

Customer satisfaction scores—measurement of our customers’ experiences in a variety of key areas.


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Selected Operating Data

The table below presents the number of our restaurants in operation at the end of the periods indicated:
Number of restaurants (at end of the period):
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
U.S.
 
 
 
Outback Steakhouse
 
 
 
Company-owned
580

 
584

Franchised
153

 
156

Total
733

 
740

Carrabba’s Italian Grill
 
 
 
Company-owned
224

 
226

Franchised
3

 
3

Total
227

 
229

Bonefish Grill
 
 
 
Company-owned
191

 
195

Franchised
7

 
7

Total
198

 
202

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
 
 
 
Company-owned
70

 
68

Other
 
 
 
Company-owned
5

 
1

U.S. Total
1,233

 
1,240

International
 
 
 
Company-owned
 
 
 
Outback Steakhouse - Brazil (1)
92

 
87

Other
32

 
36

Franchised


 


Outback Steakhouse - South Korea
75

 
74

Other
56

 
54

International Total
255

 
251

System-wide total
1,488

 
1,491

____________________
(1)
The restaurant counts for Brazil are reported as of August 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, to correspond with the balance sheet dates of this subsidiary.


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Results of Operations

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the percentages of certain items in our Consolidated Statements of Operations in relation to Total revenues or Restaurant sales, as indicated:
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
Revenues
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Restaurant sales
98.4
 %
 
98.4
 %
 
98.4
 %
 
98.7
 %
Franchise and other revenues
1.6

 
1.6

 
1.6

 
1.3

Total revenues
100.0

 
100.0

 
100.0

 
100.0

Costs and expenses
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Cost of sales (1)
32.4

 
31.6

 
32.1

 
31.7

Labor and other related (1)
30.4

 
30.4

 
29.4

 
29.2

Other restaurant operating (1)
24.6

 
25.1

 
23.7

 
23.7

Depreciation and amortization
5.2

 
5.0

 
4.9

 
4.5

General and administrative
7.0

 
6.9

 
6.8

 
6.8

Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings
0.4

 
1.9

 
0.5

 
1.2

Total costs and expenses
98.7

 
99.5

 
96.0

 
96.1

Income from operations
1.3

 
0.5

 
4.0

 
3.9

Loss on extinguishment and modification of debt

 

 

 
(*)

Other (expense) income, net
(*)

 
0.8

 
(*)

 
0.5

Interest expense, net
(1.2
)
 
(1.1
)
 
(1.1
)
 
(1.0
)
Income before (benefit) provision for income taxes
0.1

 
0.2

 
2.9

 
3.4

(Benefit) provision for income taxes
(0.3
)
 
(0.4
)
 
(0.2
)
 
0.6

Net income
0.4

 
0.6

 
3.1

 
2.8

Less: net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
*

 
(*)

 
*

 
*

Net income attributable to Bloomin’ Brands
0.4
 %
 
0.6
 %
 
3.1
 %
 
2.8
 %
________________
(1)
As a percentage of Restaurant sales.
*
Less than 1/10th of one percent of Total revenues.

RESTAURANT SALES

Following is a summary of the change in Restaurant sales for the periods indicated:
(dollars in millions)
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
For the periods ended September 24, 2017 (1)
$
940.0

 
$
3,105.0

Change from:
 
 
 
Comparable restaurant sales (2)
19.1

 
34.8

Restaurant openings (2)
16.1

 
46.6

Divestiture of restaurants through refranchising transactions

 
(64.4
)
Effect of foreign currency translation
(16.6
)
 
(25.2
)
Restaurant closings
(9.2
)
 
(32.9
)
For the periods ended September 30, 2018
$
949.4

 
$
3,063.9

____________________
(1)
Restaurant sales have been restated for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended September 24, 2017. See Note 1 - Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for details regarding the impact of implementing ASU No. 2014-09.

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(2)
The thirty-nine weeks ended September 24, 2017 included several high-volume days between December 26th and December 31st and the thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2018 excluded these high-volume days. This shift had an approximate $19.0 million negative impact on Restaurant sales in 2018.

The increase in Restaurant sales in the thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2018 was primarily attributable to higher U.S. comparable restaurant sales and the opening of 30 new restaurants not included in our comparable restaurant sales base. The increase in restaurant sales was partially offset by the effect of foreign currency translation of the Brazilian Real relative to the U.S. dollar and the closing of 26 restaurants since June 25, 2017.

The decrease in Restaurant sales in the thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2018 was primarily attributable to: (i) domestic refranchising, (ii) the closing of 63 restaurants since December 25, 2016, (iii) the effect of foreign currency translation primarily due to the depreciation of the Brazilian Real and (iv) the one-week shift in the fiscal calendar. The decrease in restaurant sales was partially offset by the opening of 48 new restaurants not included in our comparable restaurant sales base and higher U.S. comparable restaurant sales.

Average Restaurant Unit Volumes and Operating Weeks
Following is a summary of the average restaurant unit volumes and operating weeks, for the periods indicated:
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
 
 
(Restated) (1)
 
 
 
(Restated) (1)
Average restaurant unit volumes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outback Steakhouse
$
65,636

 
$
62,555

 
$
69,461

 
$
66,948

Carrabba’s Italian Grill
$
51,000

 
$
51,167

 
$
55,542

 
$
55,935

Bonefish Grill
$
54,517

 
$
53,554

 
$
58,800

 
$
58,585

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
$
71,046

 
$
68,809

 
$
80,557

 
$
79,300

International
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outback Steakhouse - Brazil (2)
$
67,149

 
$
83,856

 
$
75,136

 
$
85,214

Operating weeks:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
U.S.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outback Steakhouse
7,558

 
7,592

 
22,738

 
23,785

Carrabba’s Italian Grill
2,912

 
2,950

 
8,748

 
8,974

Bonefish Grill
2,489

 
2,542

 
7,510

 
7,690

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
910

 
875

 
2,718

 
2,624

International
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outback Steakhouse - Brazil
1,209

 
1,137

 
3,515

 
3,310

____________________
(1)
Activity has been restated for the retrospective adoption of ASU No. 2014-09. See Note 1 - Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for details regarding the impact of implementing ASU No. 2014-09.
(2)
Translated at average exchange rates of 3.84 and 3.22 for the thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2018 and September 24, 2017, respectively, and 3.49 and 3.20 for the thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2018 and September 24, 2017, respectively.


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Comparable Restaurant Sales, Traffic and Average Check Per Person Increases
Following is a summary of comparable restaurant sales, traffic and average check per person increases, for the periods indicated:
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 (1)

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 (1)

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
Year over year percentage change:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comparable restaurant sales (stores open 18 months or more) (2):
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
U.S.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outback Steakhouse
4.6
 %
 
0.6
 %
 
4.3
 %
 
0.8
 %
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
(0.6
)%
 
(2.8
)%
 
 %
 
(2.1
)%
Bonefish Grill
1.8
 %
 
(4.3
)%
 
1.1
 %
 
(2.4
)%
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
0.5
 %
 
(1.0
)%
 
1.4
 %
 
(1.8
)%
Combined U.S. (3)
2.9
 %
 
(1.0
)%
 
2.8
 %
 
(0.5
)%
International
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outback Steakhouse - Brazil (4)
(3.3
)%
 
4.8
 %
 
(2.8
)%
 
6.9
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Traffic:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
U.S.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outback Steakhouse
0.9
 %
 
0.1
 %
 
1.3
 %
 
(1.1
)%
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
(2.9
)%
 
(4.2
)%
 
(4.8
)%
 
(4.5
)%
Bonefish Grill
(2.7
)%
 
(5.7
)%
 
(2.1
)%
 
(3.5
)%
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
(4.2
)%
 
(6.5
)%
 
(4.7
)%
 
(6.6
)%
Combined U.S.
(0.5
)%
 
(1.9
)%
 
(0.6
)%
 
(2.3
)%
International
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outback Steakhouse - Brazil
(5.5
)%
 
(1.5
)%
 
(5.0
)%
 
(0.1
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average check per person increases (5):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outback Steakhouse
3.7
 %
 
0.5
 %
 
3.0
 %
 
1.9
 %
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
2.3
 %
 
1.4
 %
 
4.8
 %
 
2.4
 %
Bonefish Grill
4.5
 %
 
1.4
 %
 
3.2
 %
 
1.1
 %
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
4.7
 %
 
5.5
 %
 
6.1
 %
 
4.8
 %
Combined U.S.
3.4
 %
 
0.9
 %
 
3.4
 %
 
1.8
 %
International
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outback Steakhouse - Brazil
2.1
 %
 
6.2
 %
 
2.3
 %
 
6.8
 %
____________________
(1)
For Q3 2018, comparable restaurant sales and traffic compare the thirteen weeks from July 2, 2018 through September 30, 2018 to the thirteen weeks from July 3, 2017 through October 1, 2017, and the thirty-nine weeks from January 1, 2018 through September 30, 2018 to the thirty-nine weeks from January 2, 2017 through October 1, 2017.
(2)
Comparable restaurant sales exclude the effect of fluctuations in foreign currency rates. Relocated international restaurants closed more than 30 days and relocated U.S. restaurants closed more than 60 days are excluded from comparable restaurant sales until at least 18 months after reopening.
(3)
Combined U.S. comparable restaurant sales for the thirteen weeks ended September 24, 2017 includes an estimated (1.0%) impact related to hurricanes that occurred during the quarter.
(4)
Includes trading day impact from calendar period reporting.
(5)
Average check per person includes the impact of menu pricing changes, product mix and discounts.



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Franchise and other revenues
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
(dollars in millions)
 
 
(Restated) (1)
 
 
 
(Restated) (1)
Franchise revenues (2)
$
12.5

 
$
12.4

 
$
39.9

 
$
33.0

Other revenues
3.1

 
3.2

 
9.5

 
8.7

Franchise and other revenues
$
15.6

 
$
15.6

 
$
49.4

 
$
41.7

____________________
(1)
See Note 1 - Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for details regarding the impact of implementing ASU No. 2014-09.
(2)
Represents franchise royalties, advertising fees and initial franchise fees.

COSTS AND EXPENSES

Cost of sales
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
 
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
 
 
(dollars in millions)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
Change
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
Change
Cost of sales
$
307.5

 
$
296.6

 
 
 
$
982.4

 
$
984.5

 
 
% of Restaurant sales
32.4
%
 
31.6
%
 
0.8
%
 
32.1
%
 
31.7
%
 
0.4
%

Cost of sales increased as a percentage of Restaurant sales in the thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the thirteen weeks ended September 24, 2017 primarily due to 1.1% for commodity cost inflation, partially offset by a decrease as a percentage of Restaurant sales of 0.3% from the impact of certain cost saving initiatives.

Cost of sales increased as a percentage of Restaurant sales in the thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the thirty-nine weeks ended September 24, 2017 primarily due to 0.9% for commodity cost inflation, partially offset by a decrease as a percentage of Restaurant sales of 0.7% for changes in average check per person.

Labor and other related expenses
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
 
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
 
 
(dollars in millions)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
Change
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
Change
Labor and other related
$
289.0

 
$
285.3

 
 
 
$
902.0

 
$
907.6

 
 
% of Restaurant sales
30.4
%
 
30.4
%
 
%
 
29.4
%
 
29.2
%
 
0.2
%

Labor and other related expenses were flat as a percentage of Restaurant sales in the thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the thirteen weeks ended September 24, 2017 primarily due to 0.8% from wage rate increases, offset by decreases as a percentage of Restaurant sales of 0.5% from increases in average check per person and 0.3% from the impact of certain cost saving initiatives.

Labor and other related expenses increased as a percentage of Restaurant sales in the thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the thirty-nine weeks ended September 24, 2017 primarily due to 0.9% from wage rate increases. The increase was partially offset by decreases as a percentage of Restaurant sales of 0.4% from increases in average check per person and 0.3% from the impact of certain cost saving initiatives.


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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Continued

Other restaurant operating expenses
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
 
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
 
 
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
 
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 

(dollars in millions)
 
 
(Restated) (1)
 
Change
 
 
 
(Restated) (1)
 
Change
Other restaurant operating
$
233.7

 
$
235.9

 
 
 
$
725.5

 
$
735.5

 
 
% of Restaurant sales
24.6
%
 
25.1
%
 
(0.5
)%
 
23.7
%
 
23.7
%
 
%
____________________
(1)
See Note 1 - Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for details regarding the impact of implementing ASU No. 2014-09.

Other restaurant operating expenses decreased as a percentage of Restaurant sales in the thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the thirteen weeks ended September 24, 2017 primarily due to 0.6% from the impact of certain cost saving initiatives, partially offset by an increase as a percentage of Restaurant sales of 0.2% from operating expense inflation.

Other restaurant operating expenses were flat as a percentage of Restaurant sales in the thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the thirty-nine weeks ended September 24, 2017 primarily due to 0.4% from the impact of certain cost saving initiatives, offset by increases as a percentage of Restaurant sales of 0.2% from operating expense inflation and 0.2% from rent increases.

Depreciation and amortization
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
 
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
 
 
(dollars in millions)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
Change
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
Change
Depreciation and amortization
$
50.6

 
$
47.8

 
$
2.8

 
$
151.5

 
$
142.5

 
$
9.0


Depreciation and amortization expense increased in the thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the thirteen weeks ended September 24, 2017 primarily due to additional depreciation expense related to restaurant openings and relocations, and technology projects.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased in the thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the thirty-nine weeks ended September 24, 2017 primarily due to additional depreciation expense related to restaurant openings and relocations, and technology projects, partially offset by the impact of domestic refranchising and fewer renovations.


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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Continued

General and administrative

General and administrative expense includes salaries and benefits, management incentive programs, related payroll tax and benefits, other employee-related costs and professional services. Following is a summary of the change in general and administrative expense for the periods indicated below:
(dollars in millions)
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
For the periods ended September 24, 2017
$
66.1

 
$
215.1

Change from:
 
 
 
Incentive compensation (1)
3.8

 
1.9

Severance
1.7

 
1.1

Compensation and benefits
(2.4
)
 
(4.5
)
Foreign currency exchange
(1.1
)
 
(1.6
)
Computer expense
(0.4
)
 
1.7

Other

 
(1.2
)
For the periods ended September 30, 2018
$
67.7

 
$
212.5

____________________
(1)
Includes retention compensation and excludes stock-based compensation.

Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
 
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
 
 
(dollars in millions)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
Change
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
Change
Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings
$
4.0

 
$
18.6

 
$
(14.6
)
 
$
15.6

 
$
38.3

 
$
(22.7
)

During the thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2018, we recognized asset impairment and closure charges of $9.1 million related to the restructuring of certain international markets, including China.

In connection with the Closure Initiatives, we recognized pre-tax impairment and restaurant and closure charges of $3.8 million and $21.8 million during the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended September 24, 2017, respectively. We expect to incur additional charges of approximately $2.2 million to $2.8 million for the Closure Initiatives through Q3 2019, including costs associated with lease obligations.

During the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended September 24, 2017, we recognized impairment charges of $9.5 million within the U.S. segment in connection with the remeasurement of certain surplus properties currently leased to the owners of our former restaurant concepts.

The remaining restaurant impairment and closing charges resulted primarily from locations identified for remodel, relocation or closure.

See Note 3 - Impairments and Exit Costs of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.


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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Continued

Income from operations
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
 
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
 
 

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
 
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 

(dollars in millions)
 
 
(Restated) (1)
 
Change
 
 
 
(Restated) (1)
 
Change
Income from operations
$
12.5

 
$
5.2

 
$
7.3

 
$
123.8

 
$
123.4

 
$
0.4

% of Total revenues
1.3
%
 
0.5
%
 
0.8
%
 
4.0
%
 
3.9
%
 
0.1
%
____________________
(1)
See Note 1 - Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for details regarding the impact of implementing ASU No. 2014-09.

The increase in income from operations generated in the thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the thirteen weeks ended September 24, 2017 was primarily due to: (i) lower impairment charges and restaurant closing costs, (ii) the impact of certain cost saving initiatives and (iii) increases in average check per person. These increases were partially offset by: (i) commodity and labor inflation, (ii) higher incentive compensation expense and (iii) lower comparable sales in Brazil.

The increase in income from operations generated in the thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the thirty-nine weeks ended September 24, 2017 was primarily due to: (i) increases in average check per person, (ii) lower impairment charges and restaurant closing costs and (iii) the impact of certain cost saving initiatives. These increases were partially offset by: (i) commodity, labor and operating expense inflation, (ii) higher depreciation and amortization expense, (iii) increased rent expense and (iv) higher incentive compensation expense.

Other (expense) income, net

Other (expense) income, net, includes items deemed to be non-operating based on management’s assessment of the nature of the item in relation to our core operations. Other income, net, for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended September 24, 2017 includes a net gain of $8.4 million from the sale of one U.S Company-owned Carrabba’s Italian Grill location, and for the thirty-nine weeks ended September 24, 2017 an aggregate net gain of $7.4 million in connection with the sale of 54 of our U.S. Company-owned locations to two of our existing franchisees in 2017.

We continue to pursue refranchising opportunities in select markets as we look to further optimize our restaurant portfolio. As a result of these transactions, we may record future net gains or losses, impairment charges or transaction related expenses.

Interest expense, net
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
 
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
 
 
(dollars in millions)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
Change
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
Change
Interest expense, net
$
11.6

 
$
10.7

 
$
0.9

 
$
33.2

 
$
29.4

 
$
3.8


The increase in Interest expense, net for the thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2018 is primarily due to higher interest rates, partially offset by lower interest expense from our derivative instruments.

The increase in Interest expense, net for the thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2018 is primarily due to: (i) additional draws on our revolving credit facility, (ii) our May 2017 incremental term loan borrowing and (iii) higher interest rates. These increases were partially offset by: (i) lower interest expense from our derivative instruments and (ii) repayment of our PRP mortgage loan.


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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Continued

(Benefit) provision for income taxes
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
 
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
Change
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
Change
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
$
(3,317
)
 
$
(3,248
)
 
 
 
$
(6,516
)
 
$
17,744

 
 
Effective income tax rate
(NM)

 
(NM)

 
(NM)
 
(7.2
)%
 
16.4
%
 
(23.6
)%
____________________
NM    Not meaningful.

The increase in the benefit for income taxes for the thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the thirteen weeks ended September 24, 2017 was primarily due to a reduction in the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from the Tax Act, lower forecasted pre-tax income in 2018 and the impact of certain favorable discrete tax items recorded in 2018, partially offset by changes to our estimate of the forecasted full-year effective tax rate relative to prior quarters in 2017.

The effective income tax rate for the thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2018 decreased by 23.6 percentage points as compared to the thirty-nine weeks ended September 24, 2017. The decrease was primarily due to a reduction in the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from the Tax Act, lower actual and forecasted pre-tax income and excess tax benefits from equity-based compensation arrangements recorded in 2018, partially offset by a domestic manufacturing deduction recorded in 2017.

SEGMENT PERFORMANCE

We identify our restaurant concepts and international markets as operating segments, which reflects how we manage our business, review operating performance and allocate resources. Resources are allocated and performance is assessed by our CEO, whom we have determined to be our CODM. We aggregate our operating segments into two reportable segments, U.S. and International. The U.S. segment includes all brands operating in the U.S. while brands operating outside the U.S. are included in the International segment. Resources are allocated and performance is assessed by our CEO, whom we have determined to be our CODM. The following is a summary of reporting segments:
REPORTABLE SEGMENT (1)
 
CONCEPT
 
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
U.S.
 
Outback Steakhouse
 
United States of America
 
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
 
 
Bonefish Grill
 
 
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
 
International
 
Outback Steakhouse
 
Brazil, Hong Kong/China
 
Carrabba’s Italian Grill (Abbraccio)
 
Brazil
_________________
(1)
Includes franchise locations.

Revenues for both segments include only transactions with customers and exclude intersegment revenues. Excluded from income from operations for U.S. and International are legal and certain corporate costs not directly related to the performance of the segments, certain stock-based compensation expenses and certain bonus expenses.


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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Continued

Refer to Note 16 - Segment Reporting of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a reconciliation of segment income from operations to the consolidated operating results.
 
Restaurant-level operating margin is widely regarded in the industry as a useful metric to evaluate restaurant-level operating efficiency and performance of ongoing restaurant-level operations, and we use it for these purposes, overall and particularly within our two segments. See the Overview-Key Performance Indicators section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis for additional details regarding the calculation of restaurant-level operating margin.

U.S. Segment
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
(Restated) (1)
 
 
 
(Restated) (1)
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restaurant sales
$
848,837

 
$
826,076

 
$
2,742,118

 
$
2,769,895

Franchise and other revenues
12,656

 
12,733

 
40,437

 
33,383

Total revenues
$
861,493

 
$
838,809

 
$
2,782,555

 
$
2,803,278

Restaurant-level operating margin
11.9
%
 
11.8
%
 
14.4
%
 
14.6
%
Income from operations
$
44,598

 
$
30,224

 
$
230,645

 
$
213,248

Operating income margin
5.2
%
 
3.6
%
 
8.3
%
 
7.6
%
____________________
(1)
See Note 1 - Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for details regarding the impact of implementing ASU No. 2014-09.

Restaurant sales

Following is a summary of the change in U.S. segment Restaurant sales for the periods indicated:
(dollars in millions)
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
For the periods ended September 24, 2017 (1)
$
826.1

 
$
2,769.9

Change from:
 
 
 
Comparable restaurant sales (2)
22.4

 
43.7

Restaurant openings (2)
5.8

 
17.7

Divestiture of restaurants through refranchising transactions

 
(64.4
)
Restaurant closings
(5.5
)
 
(24.8
)
For the periods ended September 30, 2018
$
848.8

 
$
2,742.1

____________________
(1)
Restaurant sales have been restated for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended September 24, 2017. See Note 1 - Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for details regarding the impact of implementing ASU No. 2014-09.
(2)
The thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2018 includes an approximate $19.0 million negative impact on Restaurant sales from a one-week shift in the fiscal calendar.

The increase in U.S. Restaurant sales in the thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2018 was primarily attributable to higher comparable restaurant sales and the opening of 10 new restaurants not included in our comparable restaurant sales base, partially offset by the closing of 13 restaurants since June 25, 2017.

The decrease in U.S. Restaurant sales in the thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2018 was primarily attributable to the refranchising of certain Company-owned restaurants, the closing of 50 restaurants since December 25, 2016 and the one-week shift in the fiscal calendar. The decrease in restaurant sales was partially offset by higher comparable restaurant sales and the opening of 15 new restaurants not included in our comparable restaurant sales base.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Continued

Income from operations

The increase in U.S. income from operations generated in the thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the thirteen weeks ended September 24, 2017, was primarily due to: (i) lower impairment charges and restaurant closing costs, primarily related to the remeasurement of certain surplus properties in 2017, (ii) the impact of certain cost saving initiatives and (iii) increases in average check per person, partially offset by commodity and labor expense inflation.

The increase in U.S. income from operations generated in the thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the thirty-nine weeks ended September 24, 2017, was primarily due to: (i) lower impairment charges and restaurant closing costs, primarily related to the Closure Initiatives and the remeasurement of certain surplus properties in 2017, (ii) the impact of certain cost saving initiatives and (iii) increases in average check per person, partially offset by commodity, labor and operating expense inflation and higher depreciation and amortization expense.

International Segment
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
(dollars in thousands)
 
 
(Restated) (1)
 
 
 
(Restated) (1)
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restaurant sales
$
100,563

 
$
113,936

 
$
321,769

 
$
335,132

Franchise and other revenues
2,965

 
2,842

 
8,976

 
8,346

Total revenues
$
103,528

 
$
116,778

 
$
330,745

 
$
343,478

Restaurant-level operating margin
17.9
%
 
20.7
%
 
18.4
%
 
20.7
%
Income from operations
$
7,776

 
$
8,394

 
$
14,052

 
$
26,757

Operating income margin
7.5
%
 
7.2
%
 
4.2
%
 
7.8
%
____________________
(1)
See Note 1 - Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for details regarding the impact of implementing ASU No. 2014-09.

Restaurant sales

Following is a summary of the change in International segment Restaurant sales for the periods indicated:
(dollars in millions)
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
For the periods ended September 24, 2017 (1)
$
113.9

 
$
335.1

Change from:
 
 
 
Effect of foreign currency translation
(16.6
)
 
(25.2
)
Restaurant closings
(3.7
)
 
(8.1
)
Comparable restaurant sales
(3.3
)
 
(8.9
)
Restaurant openings
10.3

 
28.9

For the periods ended September 30, 2018
$
100.6

 
$
321.8

____________________
(1)
Restaurant sales have been restated for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended September 24, 2017. See Note 1 - Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for details regarding the impact of implementing ASU No. 2014-09.

The decrease in Restaurant sales in the thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2018 was primarily attributable to: (i) the effect of foreign currency translation of the Brazilian Real relative to the U.S. dollar, (ii) the closing of 13 restaurants since June 25, 2017 and (iii) lower comparable restaurant sales, partially offset by the opening of 20 new restaurants not included in our comparable restaurant sales base.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Continued

The decrease in Restaurant sales in the thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2018 was primarily attributable to: (i) the effect of foreign currency translation of the Brazilian Real relative to the U.S. dollar, (ii) lower comparable restaurant sales and (iii) the closing of 13 restaurants since December 25, 2016, partially offset by the opening of 33 new restaurants not included in our comparable restaurant sales base.

Income from operations

The decrease in International income from operations in the thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the thirteen weeks ended September 24, 2017 was primarily due to lower comparable sales in Brazil and an increase in labor, commodity and operating expense inflation, partially offset by lower general and administrative expense and lower impairment charges and restaurant closing costs. General and administrative expense for the International segment decreased primarily from lower incentive compensation expense and the effects of currency exchange.

The decrease in International income from operations in the thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2018 as compared to the thirty-nine weeks ended September 24, 2017 was primarily due to: (i) certain impairment charges and restaurant closing costs, (ii) labor, operating expense and commodity inflation, (iii) an increase in advertising expense and (iv) changes in product mix. These decreases were offset by an increase in average check per person.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

System-Wide Sales - System-wide sales is a non-GAAP financial measure that includes sales of all restaurants operating under our brand names, whether we own them or not. Management uses this information to make decisions about future plans for the development of additional restaurants and new concepts, as well as evaluation of current operations. System-wide sales comprise sales of Company-owned and franchised restaurants. For a summary of sales of Company-owned restaurants, refer to Note 2 - Revenue Recognition of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

The following table provides a summary of sales of franchised restaurants, which are not included in our consolidated financial results. Franchise sales within this table do not represent our sales and are presented only as an indicator of changes in the restaurant system, which management believes is important information regarding the health of our restaurant concepts and in determining our royalties and/or service fees.
FRANCHISE SALES
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
(dollars in millions)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
U.S.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outback Steakhouse (1)
$
122

 
$
123

 
$
391

 
$
327

Carrabba’s Italian Grill (1)
4

 
3

 
9

 
7

Bonefish Grill
3

 
3

 
11

 
11

U.S. Total
$
129

 
$
129

 
$
411

 
$
345

International
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outback Steakhouse-South Korea
$
47

 
$
43

 
$
149

 
$
127

Other
28

 
28

 
83

 
85

International Total
$
75

 
$
71

 
$
232

 
$
212

Total franchise sales (2)
$
204

 
$
200

 
$
643

 
$
557

_____________________
(1)
In Q2 2017, we sold 53 Outback Steakhouse restaurants and one Carrabba’s Italian Grill restaurant, which are now operated as franchises.
(2)
Franchise sales are not included in Total revenues in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income.



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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Continued

Adjusted restaurant-level operating margin

The following table shows the percentages of certain operating cost financial statement line items in relation to Restaurant sales:
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
U.S. GAAP
 
ADJUSTED (1)
 
U.S. GAAP
 
ADJUSTED (1)
Restaurant sales
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of sales
32.4
%
 
32.4
%
 
31.6
%
 
31.6
%
Labor and other related
30.4
%
 
30.4
%
 
30.4
%
 
30.4
%
Other restaurant operating
24.6
%
 
24.8
%
 
25.1
%
 
25.1
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restaurant-level operating margin
12.5
%
 
12.4
%
 
13.0
%
 
13.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
U.S. GAAP
 
ADJUSTED (1)
 
U.S. GAAP
 
ADJUSTED (1)
Restaurant sales
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of sales
32.1
%
 
32.1
%
 
31.7
%
 
31.7
%
Labor and other related
29.4
%
 
29.4
%
 
29.2
%
 
29.2
%
Other restaurant operating
23.7
%
 
23.8
%
 
23.7
%
 
23.9
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restaurant-level operating margin
14.8
%
 
14.7
%
 
15.4
%
 
15.2
%
_________________
(1)
Includes adjustments recorded in Other restaurant operating for the following activities, as described in the Adjusted income from operations, Adjusted net income and Adjusted diluted earnings per share table below:
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
(dollars in millions)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
Restaurant and asset impairments and closing costs
$
1.0

 
$

 
$
3.2

 
$
4.8

Restaurant relocations and related costs
0.2

 
0.2

 
0.6

 
0.7

 
$
1.2

 
$
0.2

 
$
3.8

 
$
5.5


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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Continued

Adjusted income from operations, Adjusted net income and Adjusted diluted earnings per share
 
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
(in thousands, except per share data)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
Income from operations
$
12,537

 
$
5,219

 
$
123,832

 
$
123,395

Operating income margin
1.3
%
 
0.5
%
 
4.0
%
 
3.9
%
Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restaurant and asset impairments and closing costs (1)
$
2,840

 
$
15,292

 
$
12,021

 
$
31,491

Severance (2)
2,528

 
1,015

 
3,493

 
1,015

Restaurant relocations and related costs (3)
1,560

 
3,743

 
4,638

 
8,101

Legal and contingent matters

 

 
758

 

Transaction-related expenses (4)

 

 

 
1,447

Total income from operations adjustments
$
6,928

 
$
20,050

 
$
20,910

 
$
42,054

Adjusted income from operations
$
19,465

 
$
25,269

 
$
144,742

 
$
165,449

Adjusted operating income margin
2.0
%
 
2.6
%
 
4.6
%
 
5.3
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to Bloomin’ Brands
$
4,072

 
$
5,583

 
$
96,191

 
$
89,341

Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from operations adjustments
6,928

 
20,050

 
20,910

 
42,054

Gain on disposal of business and other costs (5)

 
(7,570
)
 

 
(14,854
)
Loss on extinguishment and modification of debt

 

 

 
260

Total adjustments, before income taxes
6,928

 
12,480

 
20,910

 
27,460

Adjustment to provision for income taxes (6)
(1,643
)
 
(5,074
)
 
(3,762
)
 
(14,018
)
Net adjustments
5,285

 
7,406

 
17,148

 
13,442

Adjusted net income
$
9,357

 
$
12,989

 
$
113,339

 
$
102,783

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share
$
0.04

 
$
0.06

 
$
1.02

 
$
0.88

Adjusted diluted earnings per share
$
0.10

 
$
0.14

 
$
1.20

 
$
1.01

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
93,324

 
95,655

 
94,489

 
101,497

_________________
(1)
Represents asset impairment charges and related costs primarily associated with: (i) approved closure and restructuring initiatives, (ii) the restructuring of certain international markets in 2018 and (iii) the remeasurement of certain surplus properties.
(2)
Relates to severance expense incurred primarily as a result of restructuring of certain functions.
(3)
Represents asset impairment charges and accelerated depreciation incurred in connection with our relocation program.
(4)
Relates primarily to professional fees related to certain income tax items in which the associated tax benefit is adjusted in Adjustments to provision for income taxes, as described in footnote 6 below.
(5)
Primarily relates to: (i) the sale of 54 U.S. Company-owned restaurants to existing franchisees, (ii) a gain on the sale of one Carrabba’s Italian Grill restaurant and (iii) expenses related to certain surplus properties.
(6)
Represents income tax effect of the adjustments for the periods presented. Adjustments include the impact of excluding $4.6 million of discrete income tax items for the thirty-nine weeks ended September 24, 2017.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

LIQUIDITY

Our liquidity sources consist of cash flow from our operations, cash and cash equivalents and credit capacity under our credit facilities. We expect to use cash primarily for general operating expenses, share repurchases and dividend payments, remodeling or relocating older restaurants, principal and interest payments on our debt, development of new restaurants and new markets, obligations related to our deferred compensation plans and investments in technology.


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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Continued

We believe that our expected liquidity sources are adequate to fund debt service requirements, lease obligations, capital expenditures and working capital obligations for at least the next 12 months. However, our ability to continue to meet these requirements and obligations will depend on, among other things, our ability to achieve anticipated levels of revenue and cash flow and our ability to manage costs and working capital successfully.

Cash and Cash Equivalents - As of September 30, 2018, we had $78.6 million in cash and cash equivalents, of which $24.6 million was held by foreign affiliates. The international jurisdictions in which we have significant cash do not have any known restrictions that would prohibit repatriation.

We previously considered the earnings in our foreign subsidiaries to be indefinitely reinvested and, accordingly, recorded no deferred income taxes. Given the Tax Act’s significant changes and potential opportunities to repatriate cash free of U.S. federal tax, we continue to evaluate our current permanent reinvestment assertions. This evaluation includes the repatriation of historical earnings (2017 and prior) that have been previously taxed under the Tax Act. See Note 14 - Income Taxes of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding the Tax Act.

As of September 30, 2018, we had aggregate E&P from foreign subsidiaries of approximately $103.0 million, which is considered previously taxed income subsequent to the Tax Act. We currently consider the remaining financial statement carrying amounts over the tax basis of our investments in our foreign subsidiaries to be indefinitely reinvested and have not recorded a deferred tax liability. The determination of any unrecorded deferred tax liability on this amount is not practicable due to the uncertainty of how these investments would be recovered.

Closure Initiatives - Total aggregate future undiscounted cash expenditures of $21.6 million to $26.5 million for the Closure Initiatives, primarily related to lease liabilities, are expected to occur over the remaining lease terms with the final term ending in January 2029.

Capital Expenditures - We estimate that our capital expenditures will total approximately $200.0 million in 2018. The amount of actual capital expenditures may be affected by general economic, financial, competitive, legislative and regulatory factors, among other things, including restrictions imposed by our borrowing arrangements.

Credit Facilities - As of September 30, 2018, we had $1.1 billion of outstanding borrowings under our Senior Secured Credit Facility. We continue to evaluate whether we will make further payments of our outstanding debt ahead of scheduled maturities. Following is a summary of our outstanding credit facilities as of the dates indicated and principal payments and debt issuance from December 31, 2017 to September 30, 2018:
 
SENIOR SECURED CREDIT FACILITY
 
TOTAL CREDIT FACILITIES
(dollars in thousands)
TERM LOAN A
 
REVOLVING FACILITY
 
Balance as of December 31, 2017
$
500,000

 
$
600,000

 
$
1,100,000

2018 new debt

 
379,700

 
379,700

2018 payments
(18,750
)
 
(329,700
)
 
(348,450
)
Balance as of September 30, 2018
$
481,250

 
$
650,000

 
$
1,131,250

 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average interest rate, as of September 30, 2018
3.95
%
 
3.95
%
 


Principal maturity date
November 2022

 
November 2022

 



Credit Agreement - As of September 30, 2018, we had $327.9 million in available unused borrowing capacity under our revolving credit facility, net of letters of credit of $22.1 million.

The Credit Agreement contains term loan mandatory prepayment requirements of 50% of our annual excess cash flow, as defined in the Credit Agreement. The amount outstanding required to be prepaid may vary based on our leverage

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Continued

ratio and year end results. Other than the required minimum amortization premiums of $25.0 million, we do not anticipate any other payments will be required through September 29, 2019.
Debt Covenants - Our Credit Agreement contains various financial and non-financial covenants. A violation of these covenants could negatively impact our liquidity by restricting our ability to borrow under the revolving credit facility and cause an acceleration of the amounts due under the credit facilities. See Note 12 - Long-term Debt, Net in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 for further information.

As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, we were in compliance with our debt covenants. We believe that we will remain in compliance with our debt covenants during the next 12 months.

Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk - We have variable-to-fixed interest rate swap agreements with eight counterparties to hedge a portion of the cash flows of our variable rate debt. The 2014 Swap Agreements have an aggregate notional amount of $400.0 million and mature on May 16, 2019. We pay a weighted-average fixed rate of 2.02% on the $400.0 million notional amount and receive payments from the counterparty based on the 30-day LIBOR rate.

In October 2018, we entered into variable-to-fixed interest rate swap agreements with 12 counterparties to hedge a portion of the cash flows of our variable rate debt. The 2018 Swap Agreements have an aggregate notional amount of $550.0 million, a forward start date of May 16, 2019 (the maturity date of the 2014 Swap Agreements), and mature on November 30, 2022. Under the terms of the 2018 Swap Agreements, we will pay a weighted-average fixed rate of 3.04% on the notional amount and receive payments from the counterparty based on the one-month LIBOR rate. See Note 12 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

SUMMARY OF CASH FLOWS

The following table presents a summary of our cash flows provided by (used in) operating, investing and financing activities for the periods indicated:
 
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED
(dollars in thousands)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
155,196

 
$
223,015

Net cash used in investing activities
(124,303
)
 
(62,535
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(76,960
)
 
(196,206
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(4,861
)
 
1,972

Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$
(50,928
)
 
$
(33,754
)

Operating activities - Net cash provided by operating activities decreased during the thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2018, as compared to the thirty-nine weeks ended September 24, 2017 primarily due to decreases from: (i) the timing of collections of gift card receivables, (ii) an increase in incentive compensation payments, (iii) the timing of payments on accounts payable and other accrual payments and (iv) higher payments for inventory. These decreases were partially offset by lower income tax payments.

Investing activities - Net cash used in investing activities for the thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2018 consisted of capital expenditures, partially offset by proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions and proceeds from the disposal of property, fixtures and equipment.


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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Continued

Net cash used in investing activities for the thirty-nine weeks ended September 24, 2017 consisted primarily of capital expenditures, partially offset by proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions and proceeds from refranchising transactions.

Financing activities - Net cash used in financing activities for the thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2018 was primarily attributable to the following: (i) the repurchase of common stock, (ii) payment of cash dividends on our common stock, (iii) the repayment of long-term debt and (iv) repayments of partner deposits and accrued partner obligations. Net cash used in financing activities was partially offset by drawdowns on our revolving credit facility, net of repayments and proceeds from share-based compensation.

Net cash used in financing activities for the thirty-nine weeks ended September 24, 2017 was primarily attributable to the following: (i) the repurchase of common stock, (ii) repayments on our PRP Mortgage Loan, (iii) payment of cash dividends on our common stock, (iv) repayments of partner deposits and accrued partner obligations and (v) the purchase of outstanding limited partnership interests in certain restaurants. Net cash used in financing activities was partially offset by proceeds from: (i) the incremental Term loan A-2, (ii) drawdowns on our revolving credit facility, net of repayments, and (iii) the sale of a property that did not qualify for sale-leaseback accounting.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Following is a summary of our current assets, current liabilities and working capital (deficit):
(dollars in thousands)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
 
DECEMBER 31, 2017
Current assets
$
228,454

 
$
360,209

Current liabilities
620,649

 
813,392

Working capital (deficit)
$
(392,195
)
 
$
(453,183
)

Working capital (deficit) includes Unearned revenue primarily from unredeemed gift cards of $202.3 million and $330.8 million as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. We have, and in the future may continue to have, negative working capital balances (as is common for many restaurant companies). We operate successfully with negative working capital because cash collected on restaurant sales is typically received before payment is due on our current liabilities, and our inventory turnover rates require relatively low investment in inventories. Additionally, ongoing cash flows from restaurant operations and gift card sales are used to service debt obligations and to make capital expenditures.

Deferred Compensation Programs - The deferred compensation obligation due to managing and chef partners was $81.7 million and $96.3 million as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. We invest in various corporate-owned life insurance policies, which are held within an irrevocable grantor or “rabbi” trust account for settlement of our obligations under the deferred compensation plans. The rabbi trust is funded through our voluntary contributions. The unfunded obligation for managing and chef partners’ deferred compensation was $35.6 million as of September 30, 2018.

We use capital to fund the deferred compensation plans and currently expect annual cash funding of $14.0 million to $16.0 million for 2018. Actual funding of the deferred compensation obligations and future funding requirements may vary significantly depending on the actual performance compared to targets, timing of deferred payments of partner contracts, forfeiture rates, number of partner participants, growth of partner investments and our funding strategy.


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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Continued

DIVIDENDS AND SHARE REPURCHASES

Dividends - In October 2018, the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share, payable on November 21, 2018. Future dividend payments are dependent on our earnings, financial condition, capital expenditure requirements, surplus and other factors that the Board considers relevant.

Share Repurchases - On February 16, 2018, our Board canceled the remaining $55.0 million of authorization under the 2017 Share Repurchase Program and approved a new $150.0 million authorization. The 2018 Share Repurchase Program will expire on August 16, 2019. As of September 30, 2018, we had $51.0 million remaining available for repurchase under the 2018 Share Repurchase Program.

Following is a summary of our dividends and share repurchases from fiscal year 2015 through September 30, 2018:
(dollars in thousands)
DIVIDENDS PAID
 
SHARE REPURCHASES (1)
 
TOTAL
Fiscal year 2015
$
29,332

 
$
169,999

 
$
199,331

Fiscal year 2016
31,379

 
309,887

 
341,266

Fiscal year 2017
30,988

 
272,736

 
303,724

First fiscal quarter 2018
8,371

 
50,996

 
59,367

Second fiscal quarter 2018
8,363

 
30,004

 
38,367

Third fiscal quarter 2018
8,344

 
17,968

 
26,312

Total
$
116,777

 
$
851,590

 
$
968,367

________________
(1)
Excludes share repurchases for the settlement of taxes related to equity awards of $180, $447, and $770 for fiscal years 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Recently Issued Financial Accounting Standards
 
For a description of recently issued Financial Accounting Standards, see Note 1 - Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.


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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

We are exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates, changes in foreign currency exchange rates and changes in commodity prices. We believe that there have been no material changes in our market risk since December 31, 2017, except as set forth below. See Part II, Item 7A., “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk,” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 for further information regarding market risk.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

We are subject to foreign currency exchange risk for our restaurants operating in foreign countries. Our exposure to foreign currency exchange risk is primarily related to fluctuations in the Brazilian Real relative to the U.S. dollar. Our operations in other markets consist of Company-owned restaurants on a smaller scale than Brazil. If foreign currency exchange rates depreciate in the countries in which we operate, we may experience declines in our operating results. For the thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2018, a 10% change in average foreign currency rates against the U.S. dollar would have increased or decreased our Total revenues and Net income for our consolidated foreign entities by $35.8 million and $0.6 million, respectively. Currently, we do not enter into currency forward exchange or option contracts to hedge foreign currency exposures.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We have established and maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2018.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2018 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.



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PART II: OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.    Legal Proceedings

For a description of our legal proceedings, see Note 15 - Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the other information discussed in this report, please consider the factors described in Part I, Item 1A., “Risk Factors” in our 2017 Form 10-K which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. There have not been any material changes to the risk factors described in our 2017 Form 10-K, but these are not the only risks facing our Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

There were no sales of equity securities during the third quarter of 2018 that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933.

The following table provides information regarding our purchases of common stock during the thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2018:
REPORTING PERIOD
 
TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES PURCHASED
 
AVERAGE PRICE PAID PER SHARE
 
TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES PURCHASED AS PART OF PUBLICLY ANNOUNCED PLANS OR PROGRAMS
 
APPROXIMATE DOLLAR VALUE OF SHARES THAT MAY YET BE PURCHASED UNDER THE PLANS OR PROGRAMS (1)
July 2, 2018 through July 29, 2018
 

 
$

 

 
$
69,000,043

July 30, 2018 through August 26, 2018
 
967,622

 
$
18.57

 
967,622

 
$
51,032,265

August 27, 2018 through September 30, 2018
 

 
$

 

 
$
51,032,265

Total
 
967,622

 
 
 
967,622

 


____________________
(1)
On February 16, 2018, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of $150.0 million of our outstanding common stock as announced in our press release issued on February 22, 2018 (the “2018 Share Repurchase Program”). The 2018 Share Repurchase Program will expire on August 16, 2019.


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Item 6. Exhibits

EXHIBIT
NUMBER
 
DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBITS
 
FILINGS REFERENCED FOR
INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
 
 
 
 
 
31.1
 
 
Filed herewith
 
 
 
 
 
31.2
 
 
Filed herewith
 
 
 
 
 
32.1
 
 
Filed herewith
 
 
 
 
 
32.2
 
 
Filed herewith
 
 
 
 
 
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
Filed herewith
 
 
 
 
 
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
Filed herewith
 
 
 
 
 
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
 
Filed herewith
 
 
 
 
 
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
 
Filed herewith
 
 
 
 
 
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
 
Filed herewith
 
 
 
 
 
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
 
Filed herewith

(1) These certifications are not deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. These certifications will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates them by reference.



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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


Date:
November 2, 2018
 
BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.
 
 
 
           (Registrant)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By: /s/ David J. Deno
 
 
 
David J. Deno
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and
Administrative Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 

 
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Exhibit
Exhibit 31.1


CERTIFICATION

I, Elizabeth A. Smith, certify that:

1.
I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.;

2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. 

Date:
November 2, 2018
/s/ Elizabeth A. Smith
 
 
Elizabeth A. Smith
 
 
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)


Exhibit
Exhibit 31.2


CERTIFICATION

I, David J. Deno, certify that:

1.
I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.;

2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. 

Date:
November 2, 2018
/s/ David J. Deno
 
 
David J. Deno
 
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)


Exhibit


Exhibit 32.1



CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Elizabeth A. Smith, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to the best of my knowledge, that:

(1)
The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company for the dates and periods covered by the Report.

Date:
November 2, 2018
/s/ Elizabeth A. Smith
 
 
Elizabeth A. Smith
 
 
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to, and will be retained by, Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.


Exhibit


Exhibit 32.2



CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, David J. Deno, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer of the Company, hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to the best of my knowledge, that:

(1)
The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company for the dates and periods covered by the Report.

Date:
November 2, 2018
/s/ David J. Deno
 
 
David J. Deno
 
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to, and will be retained by, Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.