McDonald's Ongoing Business Momentum Drives Third Quarter Results
PRNewswire-FirstCall
OAK BROOK, Ill.
Oct 19, 2007
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) today announced strong operating results for the third quarter fueled by comparable sales growth. Quarterly highlights included:
-- Global comparable sales increased 6.9%
-- Growth in consolidated Company-operated and franchised restaurant
margins for the seventh consecutive quarter
-- Consolidated operating income increased 18% (13% in constant
currencies)
-- Earnings per share increased 31% to $0.89. This includes $0.83 per
share from continuing operations (a 22% increase compared with the
prior year) and an after-tax gain in discontinued operations of $0.06
per share from the sale of Boston Market
-- The Company repurchased $927 million of its stock
Chief Executive Officer Jim Skinner commented, "Our strategic focus on building the McDonald's business by "being better not just bigger" and our global Plan to Win have combined to create enduring business momentum. By offering menu innovations and everyday conveniences that address the needs of our on-the-go customers, we are keeping our brand relevant and in demand. Third quarter marks the seventh consecutive quarter that we've posted positive comparable sales across all segments and demonstrates that our strategy is yielding results."
McDonald's U.S. performance continues to be fueled by initiatives that provide value to the consumer. For the quarter, McDonald's U.S. generated strong operating income growth despite industry-wide commodity and labor headwinds.
Europe's focus on delivering an improved customer experience along with unique marketing and locally appealing menu options drove robust sales and profitability for the third quarter.
Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa posted an 11.4% comparable sales increase for the third quarter - the segment's highest quarterly performance in 10 years. Our ongoing commitment to everyday affordability, convenience and locally relevant menu choice contributed to the segment's strong top-line and bottom-line results.
Jim Skinner continued, "We are leveraging our current momentum with disciplined practices that enhance long-term shareholder value while maintaining our financial strength and flexibility. During the quarter, we increased our cash return to shareholders target to $15 billion to $17 billion in 2007 through 2009 and raised our annual dividend by 50% to $1.50 per share. These commitments reflect confidence in our business outlook and in the strength and reliability of our future cash flows.
"The McDonald's business is strong. We are aligned as one System, behind one plan and focused on elevating our performance to even higher levels."
KEY HIGHLIGHTS - CONSOLIDATED
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Revenues $5,900.9 $5,503.2 7 3 Operating income 1,524.8 1,288.3 18 13 Income from continuing operations 1,003.7 841.7 19 14 Income from discontinued operations 67.5 1.6 n/m n/m Net income 1,071.2 843.3 27 22 Earnings per share from continuing operations- diluted 0.83 0.68 22 18 Earnings per share from discontinued operations- diluted 0.06 -- n/m n/m Earnings per share-diluted 0.89 0.68 31 25
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Revenues $17,033.0 $15,449.9 10 6 Operating income 2,524.4 3,325.1 (24) (29) Income from continuing operations 1,061.8 2,114.4 (50) (54) Income from discontinued operations 60.1 188.3 n/m n/m Net income 1,121.9 2,302.7 (51) (55) Earnings per share from continuing operations- diluted 0.87 1.68 (48) (52) Earnings per share from discontinued operations- diluted 0.05 0.15 n/m n/m Earnings per share-diluted 0.92 1.83 (50) (54)
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* In August 2007, the Company sold its investment in Boston Market and
as a result, Boston Market's results of operations and transaction
gain have been reflected in discontinued operations for all periods
presented.
In third quarter 2007, the Company completed the sale of its
businesses in Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Venezuela and
13 other countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to a
developmental licensee organization. The Company refers to these
markets as "Latam". The results for the third quarter 2007 included
impairment and other charges of $52.7 million ($3.3 million after
tax) associated with the Latam transaction. The results for the nine
months 2007 included impairment and other charges of $1,666.6 million
($1604.4 million after tax or $1.32 per share),primarily associated
with the Latam transaction.
** In 2006, the Company disposed of its entire investment in Chipotle
Mexican Grill (Chipotle) via public stock offerings in the first and
second quarters and a tax-free exchange for McDonald's common stock
in the fourth quarter. As a result, Chipotle's results of operations
and transaction gains are reflected as discontinued operations.
The third quarter 2006 results included $0.01 per share of expense
primarily related to impairment charges in Asia/Pacific, Middle East
and Africa. In addition to the third quarter items, results for the
nine months 2006 also included $0.07 per share of operating expenses
primarily related to strategic actions taken to enhance overall
profitability and improve returns, as well as $0.01 per share of net
incremental expense primarily related to a tax law change in Canada.
THE FOLLOWING DEFINITIONS APPLY TO THESE TERMS AS USED THROUGHOUT THIS RELEASE
Comparable sales represent sales at all McDonald's restaurants, including those operated by the Company, franchisees and affiliates, in operation at least thirteen months including those temporarily closed, excluding the impact of currency translation. Some of the reasons restaurants may be closed temporarily include road construction, reimaging or remodeling, and natural disasters. Management reviews the increase or decrease in comparable sales compared with the same period in the prior year to assess business trends.
Information in constant currency is calculated by translating current year results at prior year average exchange rates.
RELATED COMMUNICATIONS
McDonald's Corporation will broadcast its investor conference call live over the Internet at 10:30 a.m. Central Time on October 19, 2007. A link to the live webcast will be available at www.investor.mcdonalds.com. We will also have an archived webcast and podcast available for a limited time.
See Exhibit 99.2 in the Company's Form 8-K filing for supplemental information related to the Company's results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2007.
The Company plans to release October 2007 sales information on November 8, 2007.
McDonald's will webcast the investor meeting it plans to host on November 13, 2007. Please access www.investor.mcdonalds.com for more information on presentation times and links to the live webcast. We will also have an archived webcast and podcast available for a limited time.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release contains certain forward-looking statements, which reflect management's expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date hereof. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations are detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as its annual and quarterly reports and current reports on Form 8-K.
McDONALD'S CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
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Revenues Sales by Company-operated restaurants $4,276.2 $4,057.7 218.5 5 Revenues from franchised and affiliated restaurants 1,624.7 1,445.5 179.2 12 TOTAL REVENUES 5,900.9 5,503.2 397.7 7 Operating costs and expenses Company-operated restaurant expenses 3,492.3 3,356.2 136.1 4 Franchised restaurants-occupancy expenses 287.4 271.8 15.6 6 Selling, general & administrative expenses 569.4 555.1 14.3 3 Impairment and other charges, net 52.7 17.3 35.4 n/m Other operating (income) expense, net (25.7) 14.5 (40.2) n/m Total operating costs and expenses 4,376.1 4,214.9 161.2 4 OPERATING INCOME 1,524.8 1,288.3 236.5 18 Interest expense 97.9 102.9 (5.0) (5) Nonoperating income, net (26.7) (31.6) (4.9) (16) Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes 1,453.6 1,217.0 236.6 19 Provision for income taxes 449.9 375.3 74.6 20 Income from continuing operations 1,003.7 841.7 162.0 19 Income from discontinued operations (net of taxes of $39.5 and $9.8) 67.5 1.6 65.9 n/m NET INCOME $1,071.2 $ 843.3 227.9 27 Earnings per share-diluted Continuing operations $ 0.83 $ 0.68 0.15 22 Discontinued operations $ 0.06 -- 0.06 n/m EARNINGS PER SHARE-DILUTED $ 0.89 $ 0.68 0.21 31 Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted 1,207.1 1,245.7 (38.6) (3)
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
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Revenues Sales by Company-operated restaurants $12,507.8 $11,393.4 1,114.4 10 Revenues from franchised and affiliated restaurants 4,525.2 4,056.5 468.7 12 TOTAL REVENUES 17,033.0 15,449.9 1,583.1 10 Operating costs and expenses Company-operated restaurant expenses 10,343.8 9,559.1 784.7 8 Franchised restaurants-occupancy expenses 844.6 783.0 61.6 8 Selling, general & administrative expenses 1,706.5 1,641.1 65.4 4 Impairment and other charges, net 1,666.6 125.5 1,541.1 n/m Other operating (income) expense, net (52.9) 16.1 (69.0) n/m Total operating costs and expenses 14,508.6 12,124.8 2,383.8 20 OPERATING INCOME 2,524.4 3,325.1 (800.7) (24) Interest expense 296.9 302.9 (6.0) (2) Nonoperating income, net (60.3) (92.0) (31.7) (34) Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes 2,287.8 3,114.2 (826.4) (27) Provision for income taxes 1,226.0 999.8 226.2 23 Income from continuing operations 1,061.8 2,114.4 (1,052.6) (50) Income from discontinued operations (net of taxes of $34.5 and $93.7) 60.1 188.3 (128.2) n/m NET INCOME $1,121.9 $2,302.7 (1,180.8) (51) Earnings per share-diluted Continuing operations $ 0.87 $ 1.68 (0.81) (48) Discontinued operations $ 0.05 0.15 (0.10) n/m EARNINGS PER SHARE-DILUTED $ 0.92 $ 1.83 (0.91) (50) Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted 1,216.3 1,255.0 (38.7) (3)
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