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

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 2, 2024

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BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware001-3562520-8023465
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

2202 North West Shore Boulevard, Suite 500, Tampa, FL 33607
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

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

 N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock
$0.01 par value

BLMN
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
(Nasdaq Global Select Market)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

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. ☐



Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On May 7, 2024, Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its financial results for the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024. A copy of the release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any other filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 5.02    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On May 2, 2024, David J. Deno informed the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. of his intention to retire from his role as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board. Mr. Deno will remain with the Company until a successor Chief Executive Officer is found and to assist the successor with the transition into the role.

The Board is leading a search for Mr. Deno’s successor.

Mr. Deno’s decision to retire from the Board and as CEO is not the result of any disagreement with the Company or its independent registered public accountants on any matter relating to the Company’s financials, operations, policies, or practices.

Item 8.01    Other Events

A press release discussing Mr. Deno’s retirement was issued on May 7, 2024. A copy of this release is filed as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.
 
Exhibit
Number
 
 
Description
99.1
99.2
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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 hereunto duly authorized.


BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.
(Registrant)
Date:May 7, 2024By:/s/ W. Michael Healy
 W. Michael Healy
 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)



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NEWSExhibit 99.1
Tara Kurian
VP, Corporate Finance and Investor Relations
(813) 830-5311 

Bloomin’ Brands Announces 2024 Q1 Financial Results
Q1 Diluted EPS of $(0.96) and Q1 Adjusted Diluted EPS of $0.70
Retired $83.6M of Convertible Notes


TAMPA, Fla., May 7, 2024 - Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLMN) today reported results for the first quarter 2024 (“Q1 2024”) compared to the first quarter 2023 (“Q1 2023”).

CEO Comments
“The first quarter was a solid start to the year, as sales and profit met our expectations,” said David Deno, CEO. “After a slower start, sales trends strengthened throughout the quarter. Our sales performance is well ahead of the casual dining industry as our marketing and operations initiatives are paying off, especially at Outback.”

Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS
The following table reconciles Diluted (loss) earnings per share to Adjusted diluted earnings per share for the periods indicated (unaudited):
Q1
20242023CHANGE
Diluted (loss) earnings per share$(0.96)$0.93 $(1.89)
Adjustments (1)1.66 0.05 1.61 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share (1)$0.70 $0.98 $(0.28)
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(1)Adjustments for Q1 2024 primarily include losses in connection with the retirement of $83.6 million of our outstanding convertible notes and charges in connection with the 2023 Closure Initiative, as further discussed below. See non-GAAP Measures later in this release.

First Quarter Financial Results
(dollars in millions, unaudited)Q1 2024Q1 2023CHANGE
Total revenues$1,195.3 $1,244.7 (4.0)%
GAAP operating income margin6.4 %9.7 %(3.3)%
Adjusted operating income margin (1)7.5 %9.7 %(2.2)%
Restaurant-level operating margin (1)16.0 %17.9 %(1.9)%
Adjusted restaurant-level operating margin (1)16.0 %17.9 %(1.9)%
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(1)See non-GAAP Measures later in this release. Also see Tables Four and Six for details regarding the nature of restaurant-level and operating income margin adjustments, respectively.

•As described in the table below, our Q1 2024 fiscal calendar began one week later than Q1 2023. This shift impacts the comparability of the two periods. Q1 2023 includes several high-volume days between December 26th and December 31st. Q1 2024 excludes these high-volume days. This shift had a negative impact of approximately $16.5 million on comparable restaurant sales and $0.06 on adjusted diluted earnings per share.
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First Quarter Fiscal Calendar Calculation Dates
January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024
vs.
December 26, 2022 - March 26, 2023

•The decrease in Total revenues was primarily due to: (i) lower comparable restaurant sales including the impact of the one-week shift in the fiscal calendar, (ii) the net impact of restaurant closures and openings and (iii) the impact of the Brazil value added tax exemptions during 2023. The decrease was partially offset by the effect of foreign currency translation.

•GAAP operating income margin decreased from Q1 2023 primarily due to: (i) a decrease in restaurant-level operating margin, as detailed below, (ii) the impacts of the 2023 Closure Initiative, (iii) higher depreciation and amortization expense and (iv) the impact of lapping the Brazil value added tax exemption.

•Restaurant-level operating margin decreased from Q1 2023 primarily due to: (i) lower comparable restaurant sales including the impact of the one-week shift in the fiscal calendar, (ii) higher labor, other operating expenses, and commodity costs driven by inflation, and (iii) higher advertising expense. These decreases were offset by an increase in average check per person and the impact of certain cost saving and productivity initiatives.

•Adjusted income from operations excludes impairment and closure costs in connection with the 2023 Closure Initiative.

First Quarter Comparable Restaurant Sales(1)
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024COMPANY-OWNED
Comparable restaurant sales (stores open 18 months or more):
U.S.
Outback Steakhouse (1.2)%
Carrabba’s Italian Grill0.4 %
Bonefish Grill(4.9)%
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar(2.0)%
Combined U.S.(1.6)%
International
Outback Steakhouse - Brazil (2)(0.7)%
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(1)For Q1 2024, comparable restaurant sales compare the thirteen weeks from January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024 to the thirteen weeks from January 2, 2023 through April 2, 2023.
(2)Excludes the effect of fluctuations in foreign currency rates and the benefit of Brazil value added tax exemptions during the thirteen weeks from January 2, 2023 through April 2, 2023. Includes trading day impact from calendar period reporting.

Dividend Declaration, Share Repurchases and 2025 Notes Retirement
On April 23, 2024, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share, payable on May 31, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 20, 2024.

On February 13, 2024, our Board of Directors canceled $57.5 million of remaining authorization under our prior share repurchase program and approved a new $350.0 million authorization. The 2024 Share Repurchase Program includes capacity above our normal share repurchases activity to provide flexibility in retiring our convertible senior notes at or prior to their May 2025 maturity (the “2025 Notes”). The 2024 Share Repurchase Program will expire on August 13, 2025.

On February 29, 2024, we entered into exchange agreements with certain holders of our 2025 Notes. We delivered an aggregate of approximately 7.5 million shares of common stock and $3.3 million in cash, in exchange for $83.6 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Notes.

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On March 1, 2024, the Company entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement (the “ASR Agreement”), in connection with the 2024 Share Repurchase Program to repurchase $220 million of the Company’s common stock.

Under the ASR Agreement, the Company made an aggregate payment of $220.0 million and received an aggregate initial delivery of approximately 6.5 million shares of common stock on March 4, 2024, representing approximately 80% of the total shares that were estimated to be repurchased under the ASR Agreement based on the price per share of common stock on that date. On April 23, 2024, the Company received 1.4 million additional shares of common stock in connection with the final settlement of the ASR Agreement.

2023 Closure Initiative
In Q4 2023, we made the decision to close 36 predominantly older, underperforming restaurants and three U.S. and two international Aussie Grill restaurants. We have completed all restaurant closures under the 2023 Closure Initiative and incurred severance and closure charges of $13.0 million during Q1 2024.

Fiscal 2024 Financial Outlook
The table below presents our updated expectations for selected 2024 financial operating results. We are reaffirming all other aspects of our full-year financial guidance as previously communicated in our February 23, 2024 earnings release.

Financial Results:Prior OutlookCurrent Outlook
Commodity Inflation3% to 4%2% to 3%
GAAP Effective Tax Rate14% to 16%29% to 31%
Adjusted Effective Tax Rate14% to 16%14% to 16%
GAAP diluted earnings per share (1)$2.27 to $2.46$0.79 to $0.94
Adjusted diluted earnings per share (2)$2.51 to $2.66$2.51 to $2.66
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(1)For GAAP purposes assumes diluted weighted average shares of approximately 91 million.
(2)Assumes adjusted diluted weighted average shares of approximately 89 million, which includes the benefit of the convertible note hedge entered into in May 2020.

Q2 2024 Financial Outlook
The table below presents our expectations for selected fiscal Q2 2024 operating results.
Financial Results: Q2 2024 Outlook
U.S. comparable restaurant salesFlat to 1.5%
GAAP diluted earnings per share (1)$0.53 to $0.58
Adjusted diluted earnings per share (2)$0.55 to $0.60
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(1)For GAAP purposes assumes diluted weighted average shares of approximately 90 million.
(2)Assumes adjusted diluted weighted average shares of approximately 88 million, which includes the benefit of the convertible note hedge entered into in May 2020.

Reviewing Strategic Alternatives for Brazil Operations
The Company also announced that it is exploring and evaluating strategic alternatives for the Company’s Brazil operations that have the potential to maximize value for our shareholders, including but not limited to, a possible sale of the operations. The Board of Directors has retained BofA Securities, Inc. as its financial advisor.

The Company plans to proceed in a timely manner, but has not set a definitive timetable for completion of this process. There can be no assurance that this review will result in a transaction or other strategic alternative of any kind. The Company does not intend to make any further public comment regarding the review unless it determines that disclosure is appropriate or necessary.

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Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call today, May 7, 2024 at 8:00 AM EDT. The conference call will be webcast live from the Company’s website at http://www.bloominbrands.com under the Investors section. A replay of this webcast will be available on the Company’s website after the call.

About Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.
Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. is one of the largest casual dining restaurant companies in the world with a portfolio of leading, differentiated restaurant concepts. The Company has four founder-inspired brands: Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. The Company owns and operates more than 1,450 restaurants in 46 states, Guam and 13 countries, some of which are franchise locations. For more information, please visit www.bloominbrands.com.

Non-GAAP Measures
In addition to the results provided in accordance with GAAP, this press release and related tables include certain non-GAAP measures, which present operating results on an adjusted basis. These are supplemental measures of performance that are not required by or presented in accordance with GAAP and include: (i) Restaurant-level operating income, adjusted restaurant-level operating income and their corresponding margins, (ii) Adjusted income from operations and the corresponding margin, (iii) Adjusted segment income from operations and the corresponding margin, (iv) Adjusted net income and (v) Adjusted diluted earnings per share.

Restaurant-level operating margin is a non-GAAP financial measure 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.

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 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.

These non-GAAP financial measures are not intended to replace GAAP financial measures, and they are not necessarily standardized or comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. We maintain internal guidelines with respect to the types of adjustments we include in our non-GAAP measures. These guidelines endeavor to differentiate between types of gains and expenses that are reflective of our core operations in a period, and those that may vary from period to period without correlation to our core performance in that period. However, implementation of these guidelines necessarily involves the application of judgment, and the treatment of any items not directly addressed by, or changes to, our guidelines will be considered by our disclosure committee. You should refer to the reconciliations of non-GAAP measures in Tables Four, Five, Six and Seven included later in this release for descriptions of the actual adjustments made in the current period and the corresponding prior period.

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained herein, including statements under the headings “CEO Comments”, “Fiscal 2024 Financial Outlook” and “Q2 2024 Financial Outlook” are not based on historical fact and are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Generally, these statements can be identified by the use of words such as “guidance,” “believes,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “on track,” “feels,” “forecasts,” “seeks,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would” and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements include all matters that are not historical facts. By their nature, forward-looking
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statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: consumer reaction to public health and food safety issues; increases in labor costs and fluctuations in the availability of employees; increases in unemployment rates and taxes; competition; interruption or breach of our systems or loss of consumer or employee information; price and availability of commodities and other impacts of inflation; our dependence on a limited number of suppliers and distributors; political, social and legal conditions in international markets and their effects on foreign operations and foreign currency exchange rates; the impact of the strategic review process for our Brazil operations or any resulting action or inaction; our ability to address corporate citizenship and sustainability matters and investor expectations; local, regional, national and international economic conditions; changes in patterns of consumer traffic, consumer tastes and dietary habits; the effects of changes in tax laws; costs, diversion of management attention and reputational damage from any claims or litigation; government actions and policies; challenges associated with our remodeling, relocation and expansion plans; our ability to preserve the value of and grow our brands; consumer confidence and spending patterns; the effects of a health pandemic, weather, acts of God and other disasters and the ability or success in executing related business continuity plans; the Company’s ability to make debt payments and planned investments and the Company’s compliance with debt covenants; the cost and availability of credit; interest rate changes; and any impairments in the carrying value of goodwill and other assets. Further information on potential factors that could affect the financial results of the Company and its forward-looking statements is included in its most recent Form 10-K and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as may be required by law. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

Note: Numerical figures included in this release have been subject to rounding adjustments.

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TABLE ONE
BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
(in thousands, except per share data)MARCH 31, 2024MARCH 26, 2023
Revenues
Restaurant sales$1,179,487 $1,228,234 
Franchise and other revenues15,840 16,512 
Total revenues1,195,327 1,244,746 
Costs and expenses 
Food and beverage357,829 384,214 
Labor and other related343,202 341,542 
Other restaurant operating290,272 282,927 
Depreciation and amortization49,282 46,302 
General and administrative66,776 65,804 
Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings10,873 3,324 
Total costs and expenses1,118,234 1,124,113 
Income from operations77,093 120,633 
Loss on extinguishment of debt(135,797)— 
Interest expense, net(13,616)(12,444)
(Loss) income before provision for income taxes(72,320)108,189 
Provision for income taxes9,970 14,761 
Net (loss) income(82,290)93,428 
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests1,582 2,117 
Net (loss) income attributable to Bloomin’ Brands
$(83,872)$91,311 
(Loss) earnings per share:
Basic$(0.96)$1.02 
Diluted$(0.96)$0.93 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic87,024 89,116 
Diluted87,024 98,011 
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TABLE TWO
BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.
SEGMENT RESULTS
(UNAUDITED)
(dollars in thousands)
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
U.S. SegmentMARCH 31, 2024MARCH 26, 2023
Revenues
Restaurant sales$1,030,896 $1,080,569 
Franchise and other revenues12,208 12,427 
Total revenues$1,043,104 $1,092,996 
International Segment
Revenues
Restaurant sales (1)$148,591 $147,665 
Franchise and other revenues3,632 4,085 
Total revenues$152,223 $151,750 
Reconciliation of Segment Income from Operations to Consolidated Income from Operations
Segment income from operations
U.S.$97,484 $133,243 
International15,762 24,508 
Total segment income from operations113,246 157,751 
Unallocated corporate operating expense(36,153)(37,118)
Total income from operations$77,093 $120,633 
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(1)Includes $9.6 million of Restaurant sales in Brazil for the thirteen weeks ended March 26, 2023 in connection with value added tax exemptions resulting from tax legislation.


TABLE THREE
BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
MARCH 31, 2024DECEMBER 31, 2023
(dollars in thousands)(UNAUDITED)
Cash and cash equivalents$131,664 $111,519 
Net working capital (deficit) (1)$(595,885)$(659,021)
Total assets$3,394,239 $3,424,081 
Total debt, net$951,778 $780,719 
Total stockholders’ equity$305,435 $412,003 
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(1)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 typically used to service debt obligations and to make capital expenditures.
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TABLE FOUR
BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.
RESTAURANT-LEVEL AND ADJUSTED RESTAURANT-LEVEL OPERATING INCOME AND MARGINS NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
ConsolidatedTHIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
(dollars in thousands)MARCH 31, 2024MARCH 26, 2023
Income from operations$77,093 $120,633 
Operating income margin6.4 %9.7 %
Less:
Franchise and other revenues15,840 16,512 
Plus:
Depreciation and amortization49,282 46,302 
General and administrative66,776 65,804 
Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings10,873 3,324 
Restaurant-level operating income (1)$188,184 $219,551 
Restaurant-level operating margin16.0 %17.9 %
Adjustments:
Asset impairments and closure-related costs (2)434 — 
Total restaurant-level operating income adjustments434 — 
Adjusted restaurant-level operating income$188,618 $219,551 
Adjusted restaurant-level operating margin16.0 %17.9 %
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(1)The following categories of revenue and operating expenses are not included in restaurant-level operating income and the corresponding margin because we do not consider them reflective of operating performance at the restaurant-level within a period:
(a)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.
(b)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.
(c)General and administrative expense, which includes primarily non-restaurant-level costs associated with support of the restaurants and other activities at our corporate offices.
(d)Asset impairment charges and restaurant closing costs, which are not reflective of ongoing restaurant performance in a period.
(2)Represents costs in connection with the 2023 Closure Initiative.

U.S.THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
(dollars in thousands)MARCH 31, 2024MARCH 26, 2023
Income from operations$97,484 $133,243 
Operating income margin9.3 %12.2 %
Less:
Franchise and other revenues12,208 12,427 
Plus:
Depreciation and amortization39,968 38,163 
General and administrative25,796 25,505 
Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings10,936 3,324 
Restaurant-level operating income$161,976 $187,808 
Restaurant-level operating margin15.7 %17.4 %
Adjustments:
Asset impairments and closure-related costs (1)434 — 
Total restaurant-level operating income adjustments434 — 
Adjusted restaurant-level operating income$162,410 $187,808 
Adjusted restaurant-level operating margin15.8 %17.4 %
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(1)Represents costs in connection with the 2023 Closure Initiative.


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InternationalTHIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
(dollars in thousands)MARCH 31, 2024MARCH 26, 2023
Income from operations$15,762 $24,508 
Operating income margin10.4 %16.2 %
Less:
Franchise and other revenues3,632 4,085 
Plus:
Depreciation and amortization7,261 5,919 
General and administrative7,829 7,673 
Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings(63)— 
Restaurant-level operating income$27,157 $34,015 
Restaurant-level operating margin18.3 %23.0 %

TABLE FIVE
BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED RESTAURANT-LEVEL OPERATING MARGIN NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDEDFAVORABLE (UNFAVORABLE) CHANGE IN ADJUSTED YEAR TO DATE
MARCH 31, 2024MARCH 26, 2023
REPORTEDADJUSTED (1)REPORTEDADJUSTED
Restaurant sales100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %
Food and beverage30.3 %30.3 %31.3 %31.3 %1.0 %
Labor and other related29.1 %29.1 %27.8 %27.8 %(1.3)%
Other restaurant operating24.6 %24.6 %23.0 %23.0 %(1.6)%
Restaurant-level operating margin16.0 %16.0 %17.9 %17.9 %(1.9)%
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(1)See Table Four Restaurant-level and Adjusted Restaurant-Level Operating Income and Margins Non-GAAP Reconciliations for details regarding restaurant-level operating margin adjustments. All restaurant-level operating margin adjustments for the periods presented were recorded within Labor and other related expense.

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TABLE SIX
BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.
ADJUSTED INCOME FROM OPERATIONS NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
(dollars in thousands)THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
ConsolidatedMARCH 31, 2024MARCH 26, 2023
Income from operations$77,093 $120,633 
Operating income margin6.4 %9.7 %
Adjustments:
Total restaurant-level operating income adjustments (1)434 — 
Asset impairments and closure-related charges (2)12,521 — 
Total income from operations adjustments12,955 — 
Adjusted income from operations$90,048 $120,633 
Adjusted operating income margin7.5 %9.7 %
U.S. Segment
Income from operations$97,484 $133,243 
Operating income margin9.3 %12.2 %
Adjustments:
Total restaurant-level operating income adjustments (1)434 — 
Asset impairments and closure-related charges (2)11,685 — 
Total income from operations adjustments12,119 — 
Adjusted income from operations$109,603 $133,243 
Adjusted operating income margin10.5 %12.2 %
International Segment
Income from operations$15,762 $24,508 
Operating income margin10.4 %16.2 %
Adjustments:
Asset impairments and closure-related charges (2)49 — 
Total income from operations adjustments49 — 
Adjusted income from operations$15,811 $24,508 
Adjusted operating income margin10.4 %16.2 %
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(1)See Table Four Restaurant-level and Adjusted Restaurant-Level Operating Income and Margins Non-GAAP Reconciliations for details regarding restaurant-level operating income adjustments.
(2)Includes asset impairment, closure costs and severance in connection with the 2023 Closure Initiative.


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TABLE SEVEN
BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.
ADJUSTED NET INCOME AND ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
(in thousands, except per share data)MARCH 31, 2024MARCH 26, 2023
Net (loss) income attributable to Bloomin’ Brands
$(83,872)$91,311 
Adjustments:
Income from operations adjustments (1)12,955 — 
Loss on extinguishment of debt (2)135,797 — 
Total adjustments, before income taxes148,752 — 
Adjustment to provision for income taxes (3)(1,366)— 
Net adjustments147,386 — 
Adjusted net income$63,514 $91,311 
Diluted (loss) earnings per share$(0.96)$0.93 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share$0.70 $0.98 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (4)87,024 98,011 
Adjusted diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (4)91,055 93,180 
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(1)See Table Six Adjusted Income from Operations Non-GAAP Reconciliations above for details regarding Income from operations adjustments.
(2)Includes losses associated with the partial repurchase of the 2025 Notes.
(3)Includes the tax effects of non-GAAP adjustments determined based on the nature of the underlying non-GAAP adjustments and their relevant jurisdictional tax rates for all periods presented. The primary difference between GAAP and adjusted effective income tax rates relates to certain non-deductible losses and other tax costs associated with partial repurchase of the 2025 Notes.
(4)Due to a GAAP net loss, antidilutive securities are excluded from diluted weighted average common shares outstanding for the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024. However, considering the adjusted net income position, adjusted diluted weighted average common shares outstanding incorporates 4,031 dilutive securities, including 3,132 for outstanding warrants. Adjusted diluted weighted average common shares outstanding was calculated including the benefit of our convertible notes hedge.

Following is a summary of the financial statement line item classification of the net (loss) income adjustments:
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
(dollars in thousands)MARCH 31, 2024MARCH 26, 2023
Labor and other related$434 $— 
General and administrative2,427 — 
Provision for impaired assets and restaurant closings10,094 — 
Loss on extinguishment of debt135,797 — 
Provision for income taxes(1,366)— 
Net adjustments$147,386 $— 
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TABLE EIGHT
BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.
COMPARATIVE RESTAURANT INFORMATION
(UNAUDITED)
Number of restaurants:DECEMBER 31, 2023OPENINGSCLOSURESOTHERMARCH 31, 2024
U.S.
Outback Steakhouse 
Company-owned562 4 (22)— 544 
Franchised126 — (1)— 125 
Total688 4 (23)— 669 
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Company-owned (1)198 — (7)1 192 
Franchised (1)19 — — (1)18 
Total217 — (7)— 210 
Bonefish Grill
Company-owned170 — (8)— 162 
Franchised6 — (2)— 4 
Total176 — (10)— 166 
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Company-owned64 — — — 64 
Aussie Grill
Company-owned4 — — — 4 
Franchised1 1 — — 2 
Total5 1 — — 6 
U.S. total (2)1,150 5 (40)— 1,115 
International
Company-owned
Outback Steakhouse - Brazil (3)155 4 — — 159 
Other (3)(4)36 1 — — 37 
Franchised
Outback Steakhouse - South Korea (2)92 1 (1)— 92 
Other (4)47 1 — — 48 
International total330 7 (1)— 336 
System-wide total1,480 12 (41)— 1,451 
System-wide total - Company-owned1,189 9 (37)1 1,162 
System-wide total - Franchised291 3 (4)(1)289 
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(1)During the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2024, we purchased one franchised Carrabba’s Italian Grill location which is now operated as Company-owned.
(2)Excludes four off-premises only kitchens as of March 31, 2024. One location was Company-owned in the U.S and all others were franchised in South Korea as of March 31, 2024.
(3)The restaurant counts for Brazil, including Abbraccio and Aussie Grill restaurants within International Company-owned Other, are reported as of November 30, 2023 and February 29, 2024, respectively, to correspond with the balance sheet dates of this subsidiary.
(4)International Company-owned Other and International Franchised Other included two and five Aussie Grill locations, respectively, as of March 31, 2024.

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TABLE NINE
BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.
COMPARABLE RESTAURANT SALES INFORMATION
(UNAUDITED)
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2024 (1)MARCH 26, 2023
Year over year percentage change:
Comparable restaurant sales (restaurants open 18 months or more):
U.S. (2)
Outback Steakhouse (1.2)%4.9 %
Carrabba’s Italian Grill0.4 %6.7 %
Bonefish Grill(4.9)%5.2 %
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar(2.0)%3.6 %
Combined U.S.(1.6)%5.1 %
International
Outback Steakhouse - Brazil (3)(4)(0.7)%14.3 %
Traffic: 
U.S.
Outback Steakhouse(4.2)%(1.5)%
Carrabba’s Italian Grill(2.9)%1.7 %
Bonefish Grill(7.1)%(0.5)%
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar(5.0)%0.2 %
Combined U.S.(4.3)%(0.7)%
International
Outback Steakhouse - Brazil (3)(3.7)%2.2 %
Average check per person (5):
U.S.
Outback Steakhouse3.0 %6.4 %
Carrabba’s Italian Grill3.3 %5.0 %
Bonefish Grill2.2 %5.7 %
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar3.0 %3.4 %
Combined U.S.2.7 %5.8 %
International
Outback Steakhouse - Brazil (3)2.7 %11.6 %
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(1)For Q1 2024, comparable restaurant sales, traffic and average check per person compare the thirteen weeks from January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024 to the thirteen weeks from January 2, 2023 through April 2, 2023.
(2)Relocated restaurants closed more than 60 days are excluded from comparable restaurant sales until at least 18 months after reopening.
(3)Excludes the effect of fluctuations in foreign currency rates and the benefit of the Brazil value added tax exemptions.
(4)Includes trading day impact from calendar period reporting.
(5)Includes the impact of menu pricing changes, product mix and discounts.

SOURCE: Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.
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NEWSExhibit 99.2
Cathie Koch
Group Vice President, Corporate Affairs
(813) 830-5127 

Bloomin’ Brands CEO David Deno Retiring

Board of Directors Leading Search for Successor

TAMPA, Fla (May 7, 2024) – Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLMN) announced that David Deno, Chief Executive Officer, will be retiring after 12 years with the company, including the last five years as CEO and a member of the Board of Directors. Deno will continue in his current role until a successor is named and a successful transition period is completed. The company’s Board of Directors will conduct a search for Deno’s successor.

“David has strengthened the financial foundation at Bloomin’ Brands through better profitability and a stronger balance sheet, which is especially impressive given nearly half of his CEO tenure was during COVID,” said Michael Mohan, Chairman of the Bloomin’ Brands Board of Directors. “He is also credited with optimizing our international presence, especially in Brazil.”

“Conversations regarding the timing of this transition began in 2023 as a normal course of succession planning,” added Mohan. “The Board is searching for a leader who will build upon David’s commitment and dedication to all 87,000 employees of these great brands.”

Deno joined Bloomin’ Brands in 2012 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and has served on the company’s Board of Directors since 2019 when he was named CEO. He joined the company from Best Buy where he served as President of Asia and Chief Financial Officer for the International Division. Deno also spent 15 years with Pizza Hut and YUM Brands serving as CFO for Pizza Hut, YUM Restaurants International and YUM Brands; he also served as Chief Operating Officer of YUM Brands. This, coupled with roles at Burger King, have resulted in a 40-year tenure primarily in the hospitality industry. Last year, Deno was honored with the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) Silver Plate Award in recognition for his outstanding contribution to the foodservice industry.

“It has been an honor to lead this great company of restaurants,” said Deno. “I was very fortunate to be offered an opportunity to work in this dynamic and rewarding industry. I have enjoyed the challenge and thank all of those along the way who helped guide my career. I love this company and plan to stay until we find our next CEO.”

About Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.
Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. is one of the largest casual dining restaurant companies in the world with a portfolio of leading, differentiated restaurant concepts. The Company has four founder-inspired brands: Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. The Company owns and operates more than 1,450 restaurants in 46 states, Guam and 13 countries, some of which are franchise locations. For more information, please visit www.bloominbrands.com.

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