EXHIBIT 99 INVESTOR RELEASE - ---------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: - --------------------- ----------------------------- 04/20/00 Investors: Mary Healy, 630-623-6429 Media: Anna Rozenich, 630-623-7316 McDONALD'S REPORTS 14% EPS INCREASE AND ANNOUNCES -------------------------------------------------- $1 BILLION INCREASE IN SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM ----------------------------------------------- OAK BROOK, IL -- McDonald's Corporation today announced a $1 billion increase in its three-year share repurchase program to $4.5 billion through 2001. It also announced record global results for the quarter ended March 31, 2000. . Diluted net income per common share was 33 cents for the quarter, up 14%; 17% in constant currencies. . In constant currencies, Systemwide sales increased 9%, revenues increased 13% and operating income increased 11%. . Europe's operating income increased 15% and its sales increased 12% in constant currencies. . U.S. operating income increased 9% and its sales increased 5%. . In Asia/Pacific, operating income increased 20% and sales increased 12% in constant currencies. . The Company repurchased $574 million of stock during the quarter. Information in constant currencies excludes the effect of foreign currency translation on reported results, except for hyperinflationary economies, such as Russia, whose functional currency is the U.S. dollar. - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key highlights - Consolidated 2000 1999 Increase - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dollars in millions, except per common As In Constant share data Reported Currencies* - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quarters ended March 31 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Systemwide sales $9,506.7 $8,822.8 8% 9% - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total revenues 3,343.8 3,035.1 10 13 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Operating income 768.6 711.6 8 11 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income 450.9 402.7 12 16 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income per common share - diluted .33 .29 14 17 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Excluding the effect of foreign currency translation on reported results. SUMMARY COMMENTARY Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jack M. Greenberg commented, "I am happy to report McDonald's outstanding results this quarter. Diluted earnings per share increased 14% to $.33 for the quarter. In constant currencies, the increase was even stronger at 17%. Total revenues were also strong. They increased 10%, or 13% in constant currencies. Systemwide sales increased 8%, or 9% in constant currencies. Having just concluded a meeting with our worldwide family of owner/operators, partners, suppliers and employees, I can attest that our entire system is energized, focused and excited about our current performance and our future growth opportunities. "I am also pleased to announce a $1 billion increase in our share repurchase program, bringing the total program to $4.5 billion through 2001. The strength of our business around the world and our growing free cash flow put us in a position to increase our stock buyback while maintaining a strong credit rating. Using our excess credit capacity to buy stock continues to be an excellent way to provide shareholder value. In addition, we believe McDonald's stock is currently undervalued. Therefore, we have taken this opportunity to be an aggressive buyer, purchasing $574 million, or 16.6 million shares of our common stock in the first quarter. This brought the cumulative purchases to $1.8 billion, or 51 million shares under our three-year share repurchase program." Jim Cantalupo, Vice Chairman and President McDonald's Corporation said, "Consolidated operating income increased 11% for the quarter in constant currencies. Europe and the U.S., which together comprise about 80% of operating income, each delivered outstanding results. Europe achieved a sales increase of 12% and a 15% increase in operating income on a constant currency basis. U.S. sales were up 5% and its operating income increased 9% for the quarter. Asia/Pacific's constant currency operating income increase of 20% was also impressive. Strong results in South Korea, as well as strong sales in a number of other markets, helped by the very successful Hello Kitty promotions, contributed to the increase. We have begun to see improvement in Japan's sales trends, although its weak economy is still negatively impacting our business. While Latin America's operating income declined on a constant currency basis, the segment posted sequential improvement since fourth quarter 1999. Results were negatively affected by difficult economic conditions in most markets. We expect profits in Latin America to improve as we progress throughout 2000. We are excited about our plans for 2000 and look forward to an outstanding year for McDonald's around the world." Alan Feldman, President McDonald's USA said, "McDonald's U.S. momentum continues as we focus on operations excellence, value, people initiatives and food taste and variety. Beginning tomorrow, our new McSalad Shakers and Chicken McGrill and Crispy Chicken sandwiches will be available in all McDonald's U.S. restaurants. The McSalad Shakers innovative packaging makes it easy for customers to enjoy a crisp, fresh, healthy Chef, Grilled Chicken Caesar or Garden salad on the go. Both our Chicken McGrill with its zesty marinade and the Crispy Chicken with its more flavorful, crispy coating include whole-leaf lettuce and a slice of tomato, offering our customers more reasons to visit McDonald's. We believe these new menu items and the improvements in taste as a result of our new Made For You food preparation system will continue to excite customers and bring them back again and again." NET INCOME AND NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE - DILUTED Net income increased 12 percent and diluted net income per common share increased 14 percent for the quarter (16 and 17 percent in constant currencies, respectively). Weighted average shares outstanding for the quarter were lower compared with the prior year primarily due to shares repurchased. In addition, outstanding stock options had a less dilutive effect than in the prior year. During the first quarter, the Company repurchased 16.6 million shares of its common stock for $574 million. OPERATING RESULTS McDonald's operates primarily in the quick-service hamburger restaurant business. In addition, the Company operates other restaurant concepts: Aroma Cafe, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Donatos Pizza. Collectively these three businesses are referred to as "Other Brands." Throughout this report, Other Brands financial information is included in the Other segment, except where specifically noted. Impact of Foreign Currencies on Reported Results While changing foreign currencies affect reported results, McDonald's lessens exposures, where practical, by financing in local currencies, hedging certain foreign-denominated cash flows and by purchasing goods and services in local currencies. The primary currency negatively affecting reported results for the first quarter was the Euro, which is the currency in 11 of our European markets including France and Germany. This negative effect was partly offset by the stronger Japanese Yen. Systemwide Sales and Revenues Systemwide sales represent sales by Company-operated, franchised and affiliated restaurants. Total revenues include sales by Company-operated restaurants and fees from restaurants operated by franchisees and affiliates. These fees include rent, service fees and royalties that are based on a percent of sales with specified minimum payments, along with initial fees. On a global basis, the increases in sales and revenues were due to expansion and positive comparable sales. Foreign currency translation had a negative effect on the growth rates for both Systemwide sales and revenues. The stronger Japanese Yen had a greater positive currency translation effect on sales compared with revenues. This is due to our affiliate structure in Japan. Under this structure, we record a royalty in revenues based on a percentage of Japan's sales, whereas all of Japan's sales are included in Systemwide sales. For this reason, sales were less negatively affected by foreign currency translation than were revenues. On a constant currency basis, revenues increased at a higher rate than sales due to the higher unit growth rate of Company-operated restaurants relative to Systemwide restaurants and the consolidation of Argentina and Indonesia for financial reporting purposes. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Systemwide sales Dollars in millions 2000 1999 Increase/(Decrease) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As In Constant Reported Currencies* - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quarters ended March 31 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. $4,505.0 $4,283.2 5% n/a - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Europe 2,305.7 2,261.8 2 12% - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Asia/Pacific 1,785.6 1,511.3 18 12 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Latin America 434.1 393.6 10 12 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other 476.3 372.9 28 25 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Systemwide sales $9,506.7 $8,822.8 8% 9% - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Excluding the effect of foreign currency translation on reported results. n/a Not applicable U.S. sales increased due to positive comparable sales and expansion. In Europe, expansion and positive comparable sales drove the constant currency sales increase. This segment's results benefited from strong performances in France, Italy and Spain. Germany and the United Kingdom also contributed significantly to the increase. Expansion and positive comparable sales also drove the constant currency sales increase in Asia/Pacific. Strong performances in China and South Korea, along with strong sales in Taiwan and several other markets, helped by the very successful Hello Kitty promotions, drove the results. Japan also contributed substantially to the segment's increase due to expansion. In Latin America, expansion, partly offset by negative comparable sales, drove the constant currency sales increase. This segment's results benefited from positive comparable sales in Brazil, Mexico and Venezuela. In the Other segment, Canada's strong comparable sales and expansion contributed to the increase in sales. In addition, Other Brands contributed $43.2 million to the increase. Combined Operating Margins The combined operating margin information that follows represents margins for the McDonald's restaurant business only. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Combined operating margins Quarters ended March 31 ----------------------------- 2000 1999 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dollars in millions -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Company-operated $ 403.3 $ 361.1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Franchised 709.7 677.2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Combined operating margins $1,113.0 $1,038.3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Percent of sales/revenues -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Company-operated 16.8% 16.6% -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Franchised 78.6 79.1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Combined operating margin dollars increased $75 million, or seven percent for the quarter. The increase was primarily driven by expansion and positive comparable sales, partly offset by weaker foreign currencies. Foreign currency translation negatively impacted combined operating margin dollars by $34 million or three percent. Margin dollars in the U.S. and Europe segments accounted for about 80 percent of the combined margin dollars in both years. Company-operated margin dollars increased 12 percent and also increased as a percent of sales for the quarter. Payroll costs and occupancy & other expenses decreased as a percent of sales, while food & paper costs increased as a percent of sales. As a percent of sales, the U.S. Company-operated margin increased for the quarter. As a percent of sales, food & paper costs decreased, payroll costs increased and occupancy & other operating expenses were flat. In Europe, the Company-operated margin also increased as a percent of sales. Payroll costs and occupancy & other operating expenses decreased as a percent of sales, while food & paper costs increased as a percent of sales. The increase in Asia/Pacific's Company-operated margin as a percent of sales was primarily due to strong sales performance. In Latin America, the decline in the Company-operated margin as a percent of sales was primarily due to difficult economic conditions experienced by most markets, partly offset by the consolidation of Argentina. Franchised margin dollars increased five percent for the quarter, despite a decline in franchised margins as a percent of applicable revenues. The decrease in the margin as a percent of revenues was primarily due to higher occupancy costs as a result of our strategy to lease more sites. By leasing a higher proportion of new sites, we have reduced initial capital requirements. However, as anticipated, this practice reduces franchised margins since the financing costs implicit in the lease are included in occupancy expense, whereas, for owned sites, financing costs are reflected in interest expense. In the U.S., Asia/Pacific and Latin America, franchised margins as a percent of revenues declined primarily due to increased occupancy costs. In addition, the consolidation of Argentina and Indonesia contributed to the decline in margins as a percent of revenues in Latin America and Asia/Pacific, respectively. Selling, General & Administrative Expenses Selling, general & administrative expenses increased 11 percent for the quarter, primarily due to spending to support the development of both McDonald's restaurants and Other Brands. Selling, general & administrative expenses included $11 million related to Other Brands. In addition, the consolidation of Argentina and Indonesia contributed to the increase. Excluding Other Brands and the consolidations, selling, general & administrative expenses increased six percent for the quarter. Other Operating Income and Expense --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other operating income and expense Quarters ended March 31 ------------------------------- Dollars in millions 2000 1999 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gains on sales of restaurant businesses $ 15.6 $ 11.3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates 26.4 21.7 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other (12.7) (19.8) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $ 29.3 $ 13.2 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other operating income and expense consists of transactions related to franchising and the food service business. The decrease in other expense was primarily related to lower provisions for property dispositions in 2000 and the absence of costs associated with the 1999 implementation of our Made For You food preparation system. Operating Income Operating income increased $57 million, or eight percent for the quarter; 11 percent in constant currencies. The increase was primarily driven by higher combined operating margin dollars and higher other operating income, partly offset by higher selling, general & administrative expenses and weaker foreign currencies. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Operating income Increase/(Decrease) ----------------------------------- 2000 1999 As In Constant Dollars in millions Reported Currencies* - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quarters ended March 31 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. $344.2 $314.8 9% n/a - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Europe 261.8 252.8 4 15% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Asia/Pacific 113.4 91.3 24 20 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Latin America 29.8 31.9 (7) (4) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other 19.4 20.8 (7) (12) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total operating income $768.6 $711.6 8% 11% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Excluding the effect of foreign currency translation on reported results. n/a Not applicable U.S. operating income increased $29 million or nine percent for the quarter. The increase was driven by higher combined operating margin dollars and higher other operating income, partly offset by higher selling, general & administrative expenses. Europe's operating income increased 15 percent in constant currencies. This performance was primarily due to strong results in France, Italy and Spain. Germany and the United Kingdom also contributed to the increase. Operating income in Asia/Pacific increased 20 percent in constant currencies. This segment benefited from strong performances in Australia, South Korea and Taiwan. Latin America's operating income declined four percent in constant currencies. The decline was due to difficult economic conditions in most markets in the region, as well as a difficult comparison with strong first quarter 1999 results in Puerto Rico. Partly offsetting this were the strong performances in Brazil and Venezuela as well as the consolidation of Argentina. In the Other segment, strong performances in Canada and several other markets were offset by Other Brands operating losses of $9.1 million. INTEREST EXPENSE AND INCOME TAXES Lower interest expense for the quarter was primarily the result of lower average interest rates and weaker foreign currencies, partly offset by higher average debt levels. The effective income tax rate was 32.0 percent for the first quarter of 2000 compared with 33.0 percent for the first quarter of 1999. For the year 2000, the Company expects its effective income tax rate to be about 32.0 percent. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Certain forward-looking statements are included in this report. They use such words as "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "plan" and other similar terminology. These statements reflect management's current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially due to the effectiveness of operating initiatives and advertising and promotional efforts, the effects of the Euro conversion, as well as changes in: global and local business and economic conditions; currency exchange and interest rates; food, labor and other operating costs; political or economic instability in local markets; competition; consumer preferences, spending patterns and demographic trends; legislation and governmental regulation; and accounting policies and practices. McDONALD'S CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME Dollars and shares in millions, except per common share data - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inc/(Dec) Quarters ended March 31, 2000 1999 $ % - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SYSTEMWIDE SALES $9,506.7 $8,822.8 683.9 8 Revenues Sales by Company-operated restaurants 2,439.9 2,179.1 260.8 12 Revenues from franchised and affiliated restaurants 903.9 856.0 47.9 6 TOTAL REVENUES 3,343.8 3,035.1 308.7 10 Operating costs and expenses Company-operated restaurants 2,033.1 1,818.0 215.1 12 Franchised restaurants -- occupancy costs 193.8 178.8 15.0 8 Selling, general & administrative expenses 377.6 339.9 37.7 11 Other operating (income) expense (29.3) (13.2) (16.1) n/m Total operating costs and expenses 2,575.2 2,323.5 251.7 11 OPERATING INCOME 768.6 711.6 57.0 8 Interest expense 100.4 105.2 (4.8) (5) Nonoperating (income) expense 5.5 5.7 (.2) (4) Income before provision for income taxes 662.7 600.7 62.0 10 Provision for income taxes 211.8 198.0 13.8 7 NET INCOME $ 450.9 $ 402.7 48.2 12 NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE $ 0.34 $ 0.30 0.04 13 NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE--DILUTED $ 0.33 $ 0.29 0.04 14 Weighted average common shares outstanding 1,343.4 1,357.3 Weighted average common shares outstanding--diluted 1,383.8 1,409.2 n/m Not meaningful MCDONALD'S CORPORATION SYSTEMWIDE SALES Dollars in millions - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- % Inc/(Dec) Quarters ended March 31, 2000 1999 As Constant Reported Currency* - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- US Operated by franchisees $3,526.0 $3,346.5 5 Operated by the Company 701.9 668.2 5 Operated by affiliates 277.1 268.5 3 4,505.0 4,283.2 5 n/a Europe Operated by franchisees 1,269.3 1,232.5 3 Operated by the Company 917.5 911.6 1 Operated by affiliates 118.9 117.7 1 2,305.7 2,261.8 2 12 Asia/Pacific Operated by franchisees 465.3 424.6 10 Operated by the Company 471.2 369.9 27 Operated by affiliates 849.1 716.8 18 1,785.6 1,511.3 18 12 Latin America Operated by franchisees 224.6 191.3 17 Operated by the Company 178.8 119.4 50 Operated by affiliates 30.7 82.9 (63) 434.1 393.6 10 12 Other** Operated by franchisees 293.5 245.0 20 Operated by the Company 170.5 110.0 55 Operated by affiliates 12.3 17.9 (31) 476.3 372.9 28 25 Systemwide Operated by franchisees 5,778.7 5,439.9 6 Operated by the Company 2,439.9 2,179.1 12 Operated by affiliates 1,288.1 1,203.8 7 $9,506.7 $8,822.8 8 9 * Excluding the effect of foreign currency translation on reported results. ** The Other segment includes $47.4 million of sales in 2000 and $4.2 million in 1999 related to Other Brands. MCDONALD'S CORPORATION TOTAL REVENUES Dollars in millions - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- % Inc/(Dec) As Constant Quarters ended March 31, 2000 1999 Reported Currency* - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. $1,209.6 $1,151.3 5 n/a Europe 1,171.0 1,156.2 1 10 Asia/Pacific 526.6 421.6 25 23 Latin America 228.9 163.6 40 42 Other** 207.7 142.4 46 42 $3,343.8 $3,035.1 10 13 * Excluding the effect of foreign currency translation on reported results. ** Other segment revenues for the first quarter 2000 includes $37.3 million related to Other Brands. MCDONALD'S CORPORATION FINANCIAL INFORMATION OPERATING MARGINS - MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT BUSINESS** - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- % Inc/(Dec) Percent Amount As Constant Quarters ended March 31, 2000 1999 2000 1999 Reported Currency* - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Company-operated U.S. 16.8% 16.6% $117.6 $110.8 6 n/a Europe 17.6 17.4 161.1 158.9 1 9 Asia/Pacific 17.9 16.2 84.2 60.1 40 37 Latin America 12.6 14.2 22.5 16.9 33 37 Other 13.4 13.1 17.9 14.4 24 20 Total 16.8% 16.6% $403.3 $361.1 12 15 Franchised U.S. 79.1% 79.9% $401.7 $386.1 4 n/a Europe 77.3 77.1 196.0 188.7 4 16 Asia/Pacific 82.7 83.4 45.8 43.1 6 5 Latin America 75.6 78.3 37.9 34.6 10 11 Other 76.9 76.2 28.3 24.7 15 12 Total 78.6% 79.1% $709.7 $677.2 5 8 * Excluding the effect of foreign currency translation on reported results. ** Operating margin information relates to McDonald's restaurant business and excludes Other Brands. COMPANY-OPERATED MARGINS AS A PERCENT OF SALES - McDONALD'S RESTAURANT BUSINESS* - --------------------------------------------------------- Quarters ended March 31 2000 1999 - --------------------------------------------------------- Food & paper 34.3 33.5 Payroll & employee benefits 25.3 26.2 Occupancy & other operating expenses 23.6 23.7 Total expenses 83.2 83.4 Company-operated margins 16.8 16.6 * Operating margin information relates to McDonald's restaurant business and excludes Other Brands. MCDONALD'S CORPORATION RESTAURANT INFORMATION SYSTEMWIDE RESTAURANTS - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- At March 31, 2000 1999 Inc/(Dec) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S.* 12,624 12,462 162 Europe Germany 1,012 932 80 England 879 817 62 France 801 722 79 Italy 246 202 44 Spain 230 191 39 Sweden 205 178 27 Netherlands 203 187 16 Poland 165 134 31 Other 1,270 1,107 163 Total Europe 5,011 4,470 541 Asia/Pacific Japan* 3,278 2,897 381 Australia 682 666 16 Taiwan 321 303 18 China 258 225 33 Philippines 222 198 24 South Korea 184 138 46 Hong Kong 165 155 10 Other 595 547 48 Total Asia/Pacific 5,705 5,129 576 Latin America Brazil* 961 681 280 Argentina 213 170 43 Mexico 174 145 29 Other 502 437 65 Total Latin America 1,850 1,433 417 Other Canada* 1,116 1,091 25 Other 453 370 83 Other Brands 237 20 217 Total Other 1,806 1,481 325 Systemwide restaurants 26,996 24,975 2,021 Countries 119 115 4 * Includes satellites in 2000: U.S. 1,029; Japan 1,344; Brazil 494; Canada 255. In 1999: U.S. 1,067; Japan 1,148; Brazil 285; Canada 237. MCDONALD'S CORPORATION RESTAURANT INFORMATION RESTAURANT ADDITIONS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quarters ended March 31 2000 1999 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. (5) (10) Europe 68 49 Asia/Pacific 50 74 Latin America 61 28 Other - McDonald's (5) 14 Other Brands 21 2 Systemwide additions 190 157 SYSTEMWIDE RESTAURANTS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- At March 31, 2000 1999 Inc/(Dec) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- US Operated by franchisees 9,974 9,832 142 Operated by the Company 1,841 1,831 10 Operated by affiliates 809 799 10 12,624 12,462 162 Europe Operated by franchisees 2,775 2,398 377 Operated by the Company 2,019 1,863 156 Operated by affiliates 217 209 8 5,011 4,470 541 Asia/Pacific Operated by franchisees 1,508 1,393 115 Operated by the Company 1,323 1,151 172 Operated by affiliates 2,874 2,585 289 5,705 5,129 576 Latin America Operated by franchisees 1,004 738 266 Operated by the Company 742 429 313 Operated by affiliates 104 266 (162) 1,850 1,433 417 Other Operated by franchisees 1,099 955 144 Operated by the Company 622 419 203 Operated by affiliates 85 107 (22) 1,806 1,481 325 Systemwide Operated by franchisees 16,360 15,316 1,044 Operated by the Company 6,547 5,693 854 Operated by affiliates 4,089 3,966 123 26,996 24,975 2,021 # # #