EXHIBIT 99
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Investor Release
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
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01/24/02 Investors: Mary Healy, 630-623-6429
Media: Anna Rozenich, 630-623-7316
FOR ACCESS TO CONFERENCE CALL:
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When: 12:00 noon CT,
Thursday, January 24, 2002
Where: http://www.mcdonalds.com
McDONALD'S REPORTS GLOBAL RESULTS
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OAK BROOK, IL -- McDonald's Corporation today announced global results for the
quarter and year ended December 31, 2001.
. Diluted net income per common share was 21 cents for the quarter and $1.25
for the year. Excluding the previously announced special items (see tables
below), diluted net income per common share was 34 cents for the quarter and
$1.36 for the year.
. For the quarter, Systemwide sales increased 9% in Europe in constant
currencies, and 3% in the U.S.
. In constant currencies, annual Systemwide sales increased in all segments
for a total increase of 4%.
. Revenues increased 6% for the quarter and 8% for the year in constant
currencies.
. The Company repurchased $1.1 billion of stock during the year.
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Key highlights - Consolidated
Dollars in millions, except per common Percent
share data Increase/(Decrease)
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As Constant
Quarters ended December 31 2001 2000 Reported Currency*
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Systemwide sales $10,112.7 $ 9,924.5 2 3
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Total revenues 3,771.5 3,589.6 5 6
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Operating income 482.7 774.0 (38) (38)
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Net income 271.9 452.0 (40) (40)
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Net income per common share - diluted .21 .34 (38) (38)
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Years ended December 31
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Systemwide sales $40,630.4 $40,181.2 1 4
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Total revenues 14,870.0 14,243.0 4 8
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Operating income 2,697.0 3,329.7 (19) (17)
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Net income 1,636.6 1,977.3 (17) (15)
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Net income per common share - diluted 1.25 1.46 (14) (12)
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* 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.
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Key highlights excluding special
items - Consolidated
Dollars in millions, except per common Percent
share data Increase/(Decrease)
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As Constant
Quarters ended December 31** 2001 2000 Reported Currency*
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Operating income $ 734.8 $ 774.0 (5) (5)
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Net income 443.4 452.0 (2) (2)
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Net income per common share - diluted .34 .34 - -
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Years ended December 31***
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Operating income $3,074.6 $3,329.7 (8) (5)
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Net income 1,779.1 1,977.3 (10) (8)
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Net income per common share - diluted 1.36 1.46 (7) (5)
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* Excluding the effect of foreign currency translation on reported results.
** Operating income for the fourth quarter excludes:
. $200.0 million pre-tax charge ($136.1 million after tax) related to the
U.S. business reorganization and other change initiatives around the
world.
. $45.0 million of pre-tax charges ($30.6 million after tax) related to
both the anticipated disposition of Aroma Cafe in the U.K. and
unrecoverable costs incurred in connection with the Monopoly game fraud
and the related termination of a supplier.
. $7.1 million of pre-tax charges ($4.8 million after tax) related to the
closing of 9 under performing restaurants in international markets.
*** In addition to the items for the fourth quarter, operating income for the
year excludes:
. $101.5 million of pre-tax charges ($76.0 million after tax) recorded in
the third quarter related primarily to the closing of 154 under
performing restaurants in international markets and the write-off of
certain technology costs.
. $24.0 million asset impairment charge (pre and after tax) in Turkey
recorded in the second quarter.
Nonoperating income for the year excludes:
. $137.1 million gain (pre and after tax) on the initial public offering
of McDonald's Japan recorded in the third quarter.
. $12.4 million of pre-tax charges ($8.1 million after tax) recorded in
the third quarter, primarily related to the write-off of a domestic
investment.
SUMMARY COMMENTARY
Jack M. Greenberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer noted, "The year 2001
was difficult for the Company largely because of external forces, particularly
weak economies and BSE. However, McDonald's brand is strong, our business is
resilient and we have taken action to improve our customers' experience and
drive long-term success. We are therefore entering 2002 with a sense of
optimism, purpose and confidence in our strategies.
"In the U.S., total sales increased 3% for the fourth quarter and 2%
for the year as a result of expansion and slightly positive comparable sales.
Our renewed focus on the basics - providing consistent quality, service,
cleanliness and value - will help us achieve stronger results going forward.
We're excited about our New Tastes Menu and the increased variety it gives our
customers. And we believe our service improvement initiatives will encourage
customers to visit more frequently, contributing to higher sales and profits.
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"In constant currencies, total European sales increased 9% for the quarter
and 5% for the year. We are very encouraged by the strong European sales posted
in the quarter; France, Germany and the U.K. all had positive comparable sales.
We look forward to significantly improved results in 2002.
"While Asia/Pacific and Latin America continue to face economic challenges,
we are confident in the long-term potential of these regions. In the short term,
we have slowed McDonald's unit growth in these areas and continue to focus on
providing value and a great experience to our customers. Also, to offset
consumer concerns about the safety of Japan's beef supply, we are continuing to
communicate our strong beef safety and quality messages, underscoring the fact
that McDonald's uses only beef from Australia and New Zealand, not Japanese
beef.
"In spite of the challenges in 2001, McDonald's served 46 million customers
per day, an increase of more than one million customers per day compared with
2000. In addition, we added 1,319 McDonald's restaurants and 67 Partner Brands'
restaurants. In 2002, we expect to add approximately 1,300 to 1,400 McDonald's
restaurants and 100 to 150 new Partner Brands' restaurants.
"As previously stated, we expect 2002 annual earnings per share to improve
significantly over 2001 results and to be in the range of $1.47 to $1.54,
excluding the impact of foreign currency translation."
OPERATING RESULTS
The Company operates in the food service industry and primarily operates
quick-service restaurant businesses under the McDonald's brand. To capture
additional meal occasions, the Company also operates other restaurant concepts:
Aroma Cafe, Boston Market, Chipotle and Donatos Pizza. Collectively these four
businesses are referred to as "Partner Brands." In addition, McDonald's has a
minority ownership in Pret A Manger. During the fourth quarter, the Company made
a decision to dispose of its Aroma Cafe business in the U.K.
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.
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For the quarter, foreign currency translation had a minimal impact on
reported results as the negative effect of the weaker Japanese Yen and
Australian Dollar was offset by the stronger Euro. Reported results for the year
were negatively affected by foreign currency translation primarily due to the
weaker Euro, Japanese Yen, British Pound and Australian Dollar.
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.
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Systemwide sales
Percent
Dollars in millions Increase/(Decrease)
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As Constant
Quarters ended December 31 2001 2000 Reported Currency*
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U.S. $ 4,979.9 $ 4,823.9 3 n/a
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Europe 2,442.1 2,210.4 10 9
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Asia/Pacific 1,578.0 1,749.3 (10) (2)
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Latin America 414.8 470.2 (12) (2)
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Other** 697.9 670.7 4 7
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Total Systemwide sales $10,112.7 $ 9,924.5 2 3
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Years ended December 31
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U.S. $20,051.5 $19,572.8 2 n/a
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Europe 9,411.7 9,292.8 1 5
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Asia/Pacific 6,621.9 7,051.4 (6) 4
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Latin America 1,733.2 1,790.0 (3) 6
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Other** 2,812.1 2,474.2 14 17
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Total Systemwide sales $40,630.4 $40,181.2 1 4
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* Excluding the effect of foreign currency translation on reported results.
** Includes Systemwide sales for Partner Brands in 2001 of $258.4 million for
the quarter ($227.0 million in 2000) and $977.1 million for the year
($605.2 million in 2000).
n/a Not applicable
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On a global basis, the increases in sales and revenues for the quarter and
the year were primarily due to restaurant expansion, partly offset by negative
comparable sales. The acquisition of Boston Market in the second quarter 2000
also contributed to the increase for the year. Foreign currency translation had
a negative effect on the growth rates for both Systemwide sales and revenues for
both periods. On a constant currency basis, revenues increased at a higher rate
than sales for both the quarter and the year partly due to a restructure of our
ownership in the Philippines, effective July 1, 2001. As a result of the
restructuring, most of our restaurants in the Philippines are now
Company-operated rather than franchised. The higher revenue increase for the
year was also partly due to the acquisition of Boston Market restaurants, which
are all Company-operated. In addition, revenues in both periods benefited from
an increase in the royalty percent received from our Japanese affiliate,
effective January 1, 2001.
U.S. sales increased 3% for the quarter and 2% for the year primarily due
to expansion. Comparable sales were slightly positive for the quarter and the
year.
In Europe, expansion and positive comparable sales drove the constant
currency sales increase for the quarter, while expansion, partly offset by
negative comparable sales, drove the increase for the year. The primary
contributors to the sales growth were France and the U.K. for both periods and
Germany for the quarter. Also, the Netherlands and Russia delivered strong
performances in both periods. During the year, sales were negatively impacted by
consumer confidence issues regarding the European beef supply. However, the
impact lessened in the fourth quarter and we do not expect the negative impact
from these issues to be significant going forward.
Constant currency sales results in Asia/Pacific and Latin America
benefited from expansion but reflected negative comparable sales for both the
quarter and the year. Asia/Pacific's sales were negatively impacted by weak
economic conditions in Japan and Taiwan. In addition, Japan's fourth quarter
sales were affected by concerns about the safety of Japanese beef, despite the
fact that McDonald's Japan does not use Japanese beef. We expect Japan's results
in the near term to continue to be negatively affected by these consumer
concerns although we are proactively communicating our strong beef safety and
quality messages. Australia's weak consumer spending dampened the results for
the year; however, its fourth quarter comparable sales were strong, reflecting
the success of the New Tastes Menu introduction. The Asia/Pacific segment
benefited from significant growth in China in both periods.
In Latin America, weak consumer spending continues to negatively affect
most markets in this segment. Sales results for the quarter were also negatively
impacted by the continuing economic crisis in Argentina.
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In the Other segment, the increases for the quarter and the year were
driven by Canada and the Partner Brands.
Combined Operating Margins
The following combined operating margin information represents margins for
McDonald's restaurant business only and excludes Partner Brands.
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Combined operating margins Quarters ended Years ended
December 31 December 31
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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Dollars in millions
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Company-operated $ 360.7 $ 385.0 $1,525.2 $1,669.6
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Franchised 757.7 720.7 3,027.5 3,002.0
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Combined operating margins $1,118.4 $1,105.7 $4,552.7 $4,671.6
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Percent of sales/revenues
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Company-operated 14.1% 15.6% 15.1% 16.9%
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Franchised 79.0 79.0 79.1 79.5
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In constant currencies, combined operating margin dollars increased $17.4
million or 2% for the quarter and were relatively flat for the year. The U.S.
and Europe segments accounted for over 80% of the combined margin dollars in
both periods.
As a percent of sales, Company-operated margins decreased for the quarter
and the year in all segments. Consolidated food & paper costs and occupancy &
other operating expenses increased as a percent of sales for both periods.
Consolidated payroll costs as a percent of sales were flat for the quarter and
increased for the year.
In the U.S., as a percent of sales, food & paper costs were flat for the
quarter and decreased for the year while payroll costs and occupancy & other
operating expenses increased for both periods. In Europe, the decline in margins
was primarily due to higher payroll costs in both periods and negative
comparable sales for the year.
Margins in Asia/Pacific and Latin America decreased primarily due to
negative comparable sales and higher food & paper costs in both periods. In
addition, the change in restaurant classification in the Philippines contributed
to Asia/Pacific's margin decline because its Company-operated margins are lower
than the average for the segment.
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Franchised margins as a percent of applicable revenues in the U.S. and
Latin America decreased for the quarter and the year. Europe's franchised margin
percent was relatively flat for the quarter and decreased for the year. The
decreases in Europe and Latin America for the year were partly due to rent
assistance provided to franchisees in certain markets and negative comparable
sales. The franchised margin percent in Asia/Pacific increased for both periods
primarily due to an increase in the royalty percent received from our Japanese
affiliate and the restructuring of the Philippines' operations which resulted in
the reclassification of franchised margins that were lower than the average for
the segment.
Franchised margins as a percent of revenues in all segments were also
negatively impacted by higher occupancy costs as a result of our strategy to
lease more land. By leasing land for a higher proportion of new sites, we have
reduced initial capital requirements. However, as anticipated, this practice
reduces franchised margins because the financing costs implicit in the lease are
included in occupancy expense, whereas for owned sites, financing costs are
reflected in interest expense.
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses
Selling, general & administrative expenses increased 6% for the quarter and
5% for the year. The increases were partly due to increased spending on future
restaurant technology improvements. Both periods benefited from weaker foreign
currencies.
Special Charge - Global Change Initiatives
In the fourth quarter, the Company recorded a $200.0 million special charge
related to strategic changes and ongoing restaurant initiatives in the U.S. and
certain international markets. The changes and initiatives are designed to
improve the customer experience and grow McDonald's global business. The changes
in the U.S. included streamlining operations by reducing the number of divisions
and regions, enabling the Company to combine staff functions and improve
efficiency. In addition, the U.S. business introduced a variety of initiatives
designed to improve the restaurant experience, including accelerated operations
training, restaurant simplification, incentives for outstanding restaurant
operations and an enhanced national restaurant evaluation system.
The special charge associated with these changes related to employee
severance and outplacement, consolidation of facilities and other related costs.
As a result of these strategic changes, the Company expects ongoing annual
savings of about $100.0 million in selling, general and administrative expenses
beginning in 2002 over what otherwise would be spent.
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Other Operating Income (Expense), net
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates decreased for both periods,
primarily due to weaker results in Japan, the increase in Japan's royalty
expense and a weaker Japanese Yen. Although the increase in royalty expense
reduced McDonald's equity in earnings for Japan, it was more than offset by the
royalty benefit McDonald's received in franchised revenues.
Other income (expense) for the quarter included the following special
items: $45.0 million of charges related to both the anticipated disposition of
Aroma Cafe in the U.K. and unrecoverable costs incurred in connection with the
Monopoly game fraud and the related termination of a supplier; and $7.1 million
of charges related to the closing of 9 under performing restaurants. In addition
to the items for the fourth quarter, other income (expense) for the year
included: $101.5 million of charges primarily related to the closing of 154
under performing restaurants and the write-off of certain technology costs; and
a $24.0 million asset impairment charge in Turkey. Excluding these special
items, total other operating income (expense) would have been $26.6 million of
income for the quarter and $120.2 million of income for the year.
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Other operating income (expense), net Quarters ended Years ended
Dollars in millions December 31 December 31
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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Gains on sales of restaurant businesses $ 45.1 $28.5 $ 112.4 $ 86.9
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Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates 12.0 28.1 61.5 120.9
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Other income (expense) (82.6) (0.8) (231.3) (11.4)
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Total $(25.5) $55.8 $ (57.4) $196.4
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Operating Income
In constant currencies, consolidated operating income decreased $291.3
million, or 38%, for the quarter and $554.9 million, or 17%, for the year.
Excluding the $200.0 million special charge and the special other income
(expense) items noted above, adjusted consolidated operating income decreased 5%
for both periods in constant currencies. The adjusted operating income decreases
for both periods were due to lower other operating income and higher selling,
general & administrative expenses and for the year, lower combined operating
margin dollars.
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Operating income
Dollars in millions Percent Increase/(Decrease)
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Adjusted
As Constant Constant
Quarters ended December 31 2001 2000 Reported Currency(1) Currency(2)
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U.S. $ 245.1 $ 435.7 (44) n/a (2)
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Europe 288.2 276.2 4 3 6
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Asia/Pacific 76.2 92.2 (17) (11) (7)
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Latin America (3.3) 15.1 n/m n/m (88)
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Other(3) (15.9) 19.3 n/m n/m (10)
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Corporate (107.6) (64.5) (67) n/a (36)
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Total operating income $ 482.7 $ 774.0 (38) (38) (5)
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Years ended December 31
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U.S. $1,596.0 $1,773.1 (10) n/a -
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Europe 1,063.2 1,180.1 (10) (7) (3)
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Asia/Pacific 370.5 441.9 (16) (7) (4)
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Latin America 10.9 102.3 (89) (91) (46)
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Other(3) 11.7 94.1 (88) (85) (18)
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Corporate (355.3) (261.8) (36) n/a (23)
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Total operating income $2,697.0 $3,329.7 (19) (17) (5)
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(1) Excluding the effect of foreign currency translation on reported results.
(2) Excluding the effect of foreign currency translation on reported results
where applicable and excluding the $200.0 million special charge and the
special other income (expense) items noted previously and quantified below.
(3) Includes operating losses for Partner Brands in 2001 of $28.7 million for
the quarter and $66.5 million for the year ($3.8 million for the quarter
and $41.6 million for the year excluding the charge related to the
anticipated disposal of Aroma Cafe and the special charge). In 2000,
operating losses for Partner Brands were $8.1 million for the quarter and
$41.5 million for the year.
n/a Not applicable
n/m Not meaningful
U.S. reported operating income included $181.0 million of special charges
for the quarter and year, related to the U.S. business reorganization and costs
incurred in connection with the Monopoly game fraud. Excluding the special
charges, U.S. adjusted operating income decreased 2% for the quarter and was
relatively flat for the year. The decrease for the quarter was mainly due to
lower other operating income. For the year, higher combined operating margin
dollars were offset by higher selling, general and administrative expenses.
Europe's reported operating income included $9.5 million of special charges
for the quarter and $45.8 million for the year, related to the closing of under
performing restaurants and global change initiatives. Excluding the special
charges, Europe's adjusted operating income increased 6% for the quarter and
decreased 3% for the year in constant currencies. Strong results in France and
Russia drove this segment's performance for both periods. Germany and the U.K.
also contributed significantly to the increase for the quarter. The results for
the year were negatively affected by consumer confidence issues regarding the
safety of the European beef supply.
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Asia/Pacific's reported operating income included $3.5 million of special
charges for the quarter and $14.3 million for the year, primarily related to the
closing of under performing restaurants. Excluding the special charges, adjusted
operating income in Asia/Pacific decreased 7% for the quarter and 4% for the
year in constant currencies. The strong results in China and the increase in the
royalty percent received from Japan were more than offset by weak operating
results in Japan and Taiwan for both periods and Australia for the year. In
addition, results for the year included a gain on the sale of real estate in
Singapore.
Latin America's reported operating income included $5.0 million of special
charges for the quarter and $40.4 million for the year, related to the closing
of under performing restaurants and global change initiatives. Excluding the
special charges, Latin America's adjusted operating income decreased 88% for the
quarter and 46% for the year in constant currencies. Both periods were
negatively impacted by the continuing difficult economic conditions experienced
by most markets in the region. Weak results in Argentina, as a result of the
economic crisis, contributed to the decline for the quarter.
Included in the Other segment's reported results were $33.2 million of
special charges for the quarter and $37.9 million for the year related to the
closing of under performing restaurants, global change initiatives and the
anticipated disposal of Aroma Cafe. In addition, the year included the $24.0
million asset impairment charge in Turkey. Weak results in several markets in
the Middle East & Africa were partly offset by Canada's continued strong
performance in both periods and improved performance for Partner Brands in the
quarter.
INTEREST, NONOPERATING EXPENSE AND INCOME TAXES
Interest expense decreased for the quarter and increased for the year. Lower
average interest rates were partly offset for the quarter and more than offset
for the year by higher average debt levels. The higher average debt levels were
a result of the Company using its available credit capacity to repurchase shares
of its common stock. In addition, the year benefited from weaker foreign
currencies.
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Nonoperating (income) expense for the year included a $137.1 million gain
on an initial public offering of McDonald's Japan. The gain was due to the
increase in the carrying value of our investment as a result of the cash
proceeds from the IPO received by McDonald's Japan. Also contributing to
nonoperating income for the year were foreign currency translation gains in 2001
compared with foreign currency translation losses in 2000. Partly offsetting the
income for the year was the write-off of a domestic investment, the write-off of
a financing receivable from a Latin American supplier and minority interest
expense related to the sale of real estate in Singapore.
The fourth quarter effective income tax rate was 26.4% compared with 31.3%
in 2000. The effective tax rate for the year was 29.8% compared with 31.4% in
2000. The lower effective tax rate for the quarter resulted primarily from a
one-time international tax benefit. In addition to the fourth quarter benefit,
the effective tax rate for the year was lower in 2001 due to the Japan IPO gain,
partly offset by certain restaurant closing charges and the Turkey asset
impairment charge, none of which were tax-effected for financial reporting
purposes. We expect the 2002 effective tax rate to be approximately 32% to 33%.
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES
Weighted average shares outstanding for the quarter and the year were lower
compared with the prior year due to shares repurchased. In addition, outstanding
stock options had a less dilutive effect than in the prior year. The Company
repurchased 36.1 million shares of its common stock during the year for
approximately $1.1 billion. The Company intends to begin repurchasing shares
under its recently authorized $5 billion share repurchase program in early 2002.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain forward-looking statements are included in this release. They use such
words as "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "plan" and other similar
terminology. These statements reflect management's current expectations
regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date
of this release. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. The following are some of the factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those expressed in or underlying our
forward-looking statements: 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. The foregoing list of
important factors is not exclusive.
The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise.
RELATED COMMUNICATIONS
In conjunction with its fourth quarter earnings release, McDonald's Corporation
will broadcast its conference call with members of management live over the
Internet on Thursday, January 24, 2002 at noon Central Time. Interested parties
are invited to listen by logging on to
http://www.mcdonalds.com/corporate/investor and clicking "Latest Investor
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Webcasts".
McDonald's Corporation will also make additional sales information
available by voicemail. Please call 630-623-7253 to obtain comparable sales
information by segment for the quarter and the year.
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McDONALD'S CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
Dollars and shares in millions, except per common share data
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Inc/(Dec)
Quarters ended December 31, 2001 2000 $ %
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SYSTEMWIDE SALES $10,112.7 $9,924.5 188.2 2
Revenues
Sales by Company-operated
restaurants 2,811.4 2,676.6 134.8 5
Revenues from franchised
and affiliated restaurants 960.1 913.0 47.1 5
TOTAL REVENUES 3,771.5 3,589.6 181.9 5
Operating costs and expenses
Company-operated
restaurants 2,427.9 2,272.4 155.5 7
Franchised restaurants
--occupancy costs 202.0 191.9 10.1 5
Selling, general &
administrative expenses 433.4 407.1 26.3 6
Special charge - global
change initiatives 200.0 - 200.0 n/m
Other operating (income)
expense, net 25.5 (55.8) 81.3 n/m
Total operating costs
and expenses 3,288.8 2,815.6 473.2 17
OPERATING INCOME 482.7 774.0 (291.3) (38)
Interest expense 103.8 111.9 (8.1) (7)
Nonoperating (income)
expense, net 9.4 4.6 4.8 n/m
Income before provision
for income taxes 369.5 657.5 (288.0) (44)
Provision for
income taxes 97.6 205.5 (107.9) (53)
NET INCOME $ 271.9 $ 452.0 (180.1) (40)
NET INCOME PER
COMMON SHARE $ 0.21 $ 0.35 (0.14) (40)
NET INCOME PER
COMMON SHARE-DILUTED $ 0.21 $ 0.34 (0.13) (38)
Weighted average
common shares outstanding 1,282.7 1,307.0
Weighted average
common shares outstanding
-diluted 1,299.3 1,335.8
n/m Not meaningful
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McDONALD'S CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
Dollars and shares in millions, except per common share data
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Inc/(Dec)
Years ended December 31, 2001 2000 $ %
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SYSTEMWIDE SALES $40,630.4 $40,181.2 449.2 1
Revenues
Sales by Company-operated
restaurants 11,040.7 10,467.0 573.7 5
Revenues from franchised
and affiliated restaurants 3,829.3 3,776.0 53.3 1
TOTAL REVENUES 14,870.0 14,243.0 627.0 4
Operating costs and expenses
Company-operated
restaurants 9,453.7 8,750.1 703.6 8
Franchised restaurants
--occupancy costs 800.2 772.3 27.9 4
Selling, general &
administrative expenses 1,661.7 1,587.3 74.4 5
Special charge - global
change initiatives 200.0 - 200.0 n/m
Other operating (income)
expense, net 57.4 (196.4) 253.8 n/m
Total operating costs
and expenses 12,173.0 10,913.3 1,259.7 12
OPERATING INCOME 2,697.0 3,329.7 (632.7) (19)
Interest expense 452.4 429.9 22.5 5
Nonoperating (income)
expense, net (85.1) 17.5 (102.6) n/m
Income before provision
for income taxes 2,329.7 2,882.3 (552.6) (19)
Provision for
income taxes 693.1 905.0 (211.9) (23)
NET INCOME $ 1,636.6 $ 1,977.3 (340.7) (17)
NET INCOME PER
COMMON SHARE $ 1.27 $ 1.49 (0.22) (15)
NET INCOME PER
COMMON SHARE-DILUTED $ 1.25 $ 1.46 (0.21) (14)
Weighted average
common shares outstanding 1,289.7 1,323.2
Weighted average
common shares outstanding
-diluted 1,309.3 1,356.5
n/m Not meaningful
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McDONALD'S CORPORATION SYSTEMWIDE SALES
Dollars in millions
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% Inc/(Dec)
As Constant
Quarters ended December 31, 2001 2000 Reported Currency*
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US
Operated by franchisees $ 3,940.7 $3,769.0 5
Operated by the Company 773.3 780.7 (1)
Operated by affiliates 265.9 274.2 (3)
4,979.9 4,823.9 3 n/a
Europe
Operated by franchisees 1,360.6 1,176.9 16
Operated by the Company 965.8 922.1 5
Operated by affiliates 115.7 111.4 4
2,442.1 2,210.4 10 9
Asia/Pacific
Operated by franchisees 425.0 445.8 (5)
Operated by the Company 495.4 413.3 20
Operated by affiliates 657.6 890.2 (26)
1,578.0 1,749.3 (10) (2)
Latin America
Operated by franchisees 210.1 242.1 (13)
Operated by the Company 196.0 207.2 (5)
Operated by affiliates 8.7 20.9 (58)
414.8 470.2 (12) (2)
Other**
Operated by franchisees 295.4 308.0 (4)
Operated by the Company 380.9 353.3 8
Operated by affiliates 21.6 9.4 n/m
697.9 670.7 4 7
Systemwide
Operated by franchisees 6,231.8 5,941.8 5
Operated by the Company 2,811.4 2,676.6 5
Operated by affiliates 1,069.5 1,306.1 (18)
$10,112.7 $9,924.5 2 3
* Excluding the effect of foreign currency translation on reported results.
** The Other segment includes $258.4 million of sales in 2001 and $227.0
million in 2000 related to Partner Brands.
n/a Not applicable
n/m Not meaningful
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McDONALD'S CORPORATION SYSTEMWIDE SALES
Dollars in millions
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% Inc/(Dec)
As Constant
Years ended December 31, 2001 2000 Reported Currency*
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US
Operated by franchisees $15,786.2 $15,330.7 3
Operated by the Company 3,138.9 3,063.8 2
Operated by affiliates 1,126.4 1,178.3 (4)
20,051.5 19,572.8 2 n/a
Europe
Operated by franchisees 5,240.0 5,097.1 3
Operated by the Company 3,726.9 3,729.8 -
Operated by affiliates 444.8 465.9 (5)
9,411.7 9,292.8 1 5
Asia/Pacific
Operated by franchisees 1,693.8 1,809.3 (6)
Operated by the Company 1,871.2 1,777.9 5
Operated by affiliates 3,056.9 3,464.2 (12)
6,621.9 7,051.4 (6) 4
Latin America
Operated by franchisees 884.9 928.8 (5)
Operated by the Company 820.9 764.4 7
Operated by affiliates 27.4 96.8 (72)
1,733.2 1,790.0 (3) 6
Other**
Operated by franchisees 1,233.0 1,297.6 (5)
Operated by the Company 1,482.8 1,131.1 31
Operated by affiliates 96.3 45.5 n/m
2,812.1 2,474.2 14 17
Systemwide
Operated by franchisees 24,837.9 24,463.5 2
Operated by the Company 11,040.7 10,467.0 5
Operated by affiliates 4,751.8 5,250.7 (10)
$40,630.4 $40,181.2 1 4
* Excluding the effect of foreign currency translation on reported results.
** The Other segment includes $977.1 million of sales in 2001 and $605.2
million in 2000 related to Partner Brands.
n/a Not applicable
n/m Not meaningful
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McDONALD'S CORPORATION TOTAL REVENUES
Dollars in millions
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% Inc/(Dec)
As Constant
Quarters ended December 31, 2001 2000 Reported Currency*
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U.S. $ 1,334.8 $ 1,321.8 1 n/a
Europe 1,233.7 1,163.6 6 5
Asia/Pacific 552.6 463.5 19 24
Latin America 232.2 248.2 (6) 4
Other** 418.2 392.5 7 9
Total $ 3,771.5 $ 3,589.6 5 6
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% Inc/(Dec)
As Constant
Years ended December 31, 2001 2000 Reported Currency*
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U.S. $ 5,395.6 $ 5,259.1 3 n/a
Europe 4,751.8 4,753.9 - 4
Asia/Pacific 2,112.0 1,987.0 6 14
Latin America 971.3 949.3 2 12
Other** 1,639.3 1,293.7 27 30
Total $14,870.0 $14,243.0 4 8
* Excluding the effect of foreign currency translation on reported results.
** The Other segment for the quarter includes $249.7 million of revenue in 2001
and $216.7 million in 2000 related to Partner Brands. For the year, the
Other segment includes $939.9 million of revenue in 2001 and $563.8 million
in 2000 related to Partner Brands.
n/a Not applicable
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McDONALD'S CORPORATION OPERATING MARGINS
OPERATING MARGINS - McDONALD'S RESTAURANT BUSINESS**
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% Inc/(Dec)
Quarters ended Percent Amount As Constant
December 31, 2001 2000 2001 2000 Reported Currency*
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Company-operated
U.S. 15.1 16.7 $ 117.1 $ 130.1 (10) n/a
Europe 16.7 17.1 161.7 157.5 3 1
Asia/Pacific 10.8 13.7 53.4 56.8 (6) (3)
Latin America 7.0 11.3 13.7 23.5 (42) (35)
Other 11.2 12.5 14.8 17.1 (13) (9)
Total 14.1 15.6 $ 360.7 $ 385.0 (6) (6)
Franchised
U.S. 79.3 80.0 $ 445.4 $ 432.9 3 n/a
Europe 77.7 77.6 208.1 187.3 11 9
Asia/Pacific 88.1 83.1 50.4 41.7 21 30
Latin America 67.7 69.0 24.5 28.3 (13) (6)
Other 79.4 78.6 29.3 30.5 (4) -
Total 79.0 79.0 $ 757.7 $ 720.7 5 5
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% Inc/(Dec)
Years ended Percent Amount As Constant
December 31, 2001 2000 2001 2000 Reported Currency*
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Company-operated
U.S. 16.0 17.0 $ 500.9 $ 521.1 (4) n/a
Europe 16.8 18.3 626.2 682.7 (8) (5)
Asia/Pacific 13.0 16.2 244.0 288.8 (16) (10)
Latin America 10.1 12.4 83.2 94.6 (12) (5)
Other 13.0 14.5 70.9 82.4 (14) (9)
Total 15.1 16.9 $1,525.2 $1,669.6 (9) (6)
Franchised
U.S. 79.7 80.4 $1,799.5 $1,764.8 2 n/a
Europe 77.2 78.3 791.7 802.2 (1) 2
Asia/Pacific 87.2 82.7 209.9 173.0 21 36
Latin America 68.4 73.0 102.8 135.0 (24) (18)
Other 79.8 78.9 123.6 127.0 (3) 1
Total 79.1 79.5 $3,027.5 $3,002.0 1 3
* Excluding the effect of foreign currency translation on reported results.
** Operating margin information relates to McDonald's restaurant business and
excludes Partner Brands.
n/a Not applicable
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McDONALD'S CORPORATION FINANCIAL INFORMATION
COMPANY-OPERATED MARGINS AS A PERCENT OF SALES -
McDONALD'S RESTAURANT BUSINESS*
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Quarters ended Years ended
December 31 December 31
2001 2000 2001 2000
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Food & paper 34.7 33.7 34.4 34.0
Payroll & employee
benefits 26.0 26.0 25.9 25.4
Occupancy & other
operating expenses 25.2 24.7 24.6 23.7
Total expenses 85.9 84.4 84.9 83.1
Company-operated margins 14.1 15.6 15.1 16.9
* Operating margin information relates to McDonald's restaurant business and
excludes Partner Brands.
SELLING, GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES**
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% Inc/(Dec)
As In Constant
Years ended December 31 2001 2000 Reported Currencies*
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U.S. $ 590.4 $ 581.4 2 n/a
Europe 328.2 336.1 (2) 1
Asia/Pacific 127.6 127.1 - 7
Latin America 125.3 119.8 5 14
Other*** 176.4 161.1 9 12
Corporate 313.8 261.8 20 n/a
$1,661.7 $1,587.3 5 7
* Excluding the effect of foreign currency translation on reported results.
** Segment selling, general & administrative expenses have been restated for
2000 to break out corporate expenses from the other operating segments.
*** The Other segment includes $101.6 million of selling, general &
administrative expenses in 2001 and $84.5 million in 2000 related to Partner
Brands.
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McDONALD'S CORPORATION RESTAURANT INFORMATION
SYSTEMWIDE RESTAURANTS
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At December 31, 2001 2000 Inc/(Dec)
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U.S.* 13,099 12,804 295
Europe
United Kingdom 1,184 1,117 67
Germany 1,152 1,091 61
France 913 857 56
Italy 320 290 30
Spain 309 276 33
Sweden 240 227 13
Netherlands 212 205 7
Poland 189 181 8
Austria 154 148 6
Other 1,121 1,068 53
Total Europe 5,794 5,460 334
Asia/Pacific
Japan* 3,822 3,598 224
Australia 715 701 14
China 430 326 104
Taiwan 351 338 13
South Korea 324 243 81
Philippines 237 235 2
Hong Kong 198 177 21
Other 694 642 52
Total Asia/Pacific 6,771 6,260 511
Latin America
Brazil 568 543 25
Mexico 235 205 30
Argentina 211 209 2
Other 567 553 14
Total Latin America 1,581 1,510 71
Other
Canada* 1,223 1,154 69
Other McDonald's 550 511 39
Partner Brands** 1,075 1,008 67
Total Other 2,848 2,673 175
Systemwide restaurants 30,093 28,707 1,386
Countries 121 120 1
* Includes satellites at December 31, 2001: U.S. 1,004; Japan 1,828;
Canada 307. At December 31, 2000: U.S. 999; Japan 1,649;
Canada 280.
** Restaurants at December 31, 2001: Aroma Cafe 44; Boston Market 657; Chipotle
177; Donatos Pizza 197. At December 31, 2000: Aroma Cafe 41; Boston Market
707; Chipotle 104; Donatos Pizza 156.
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McDONALD'S CORPORATION RESTAURANT INFORMATION
RESTAURANT ADDITIONS
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Quarters ended Years ended
December 31 December 31
2001(1) 2000 2001(1) 2000
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U.S. 146 101 295 175
Europe 172 218 334 517
Asia/Pacific 248 272 511 606
Latin America 35 79 71 211
Other McDonald's 60 58 108 97
Partner Brands 15 86 67 792(2)
Systemwide additions 676 814 1,386 2,398
(1) Under performing restaurant closings by segment: Europe 3 in quarter, 50 in
year; Asia/Pacific 4 in quarter, 41 in year; Latin America 2 in quarter, 58
in year; Other McDonald's 14 in year.
(2) Primarily relates to the acquisition of Boston Market in second
quarter 2000.
SYSTEMWIDE RESTAURANTS
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At December 31, 2001 2000 Inc/(Dec)
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US
Operated by franchisees 10,427 10,169 258
Operated by the Company 1,945 1,912 33
Operated by affiliates 727 723 4
13,099 12,804 295
Europe
Operated by franchisees 3,331 3,094 237
Operated by the Company 2,230 2,142 88
Operated by affiliates 233 224 9
5,794 5,460 334
Asia/Pacific
Operated by franchisees 1,636 1,648 (12)
Operated by the Company 1,948 1,496 452
Operated by affiliates 3,187 3,116 71
6,771 6,260 511
Latin America
Operated by franchisees 725 748 (23)
Operated by the Company 781 680 101
Operated by affiliates 75 82 (7)
1,581 1,510 71
Other
Operated by franchisees 1,202 1,136 66
Operated by the Company 1,548 1,422 126
Operated by affiliates 98 115 (17)
2,848 2,673 175
Systemwide
Operated by franchisees 17,321 16,795 526
Operated by the Company 8,452 7,652 800
Operated by affiliates 4,320 4,260 60
30,093 28,707 1,386
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
. Can you explain the difference between reported income and adjusted income
figures for the fourth quarter and year?
Reconciliation of 2001 reported income to adjusted income excluding special
items.
Dollars in millions, except per common share data
Net Income
Operating Per Common
Quarter ended December 31 Income Net Income Share
As reported $ 482.7 $ 271.9 $0.21
Special charge - global change initiatives 200.0 136.1 .11
Aroma Cafe and Monopoly-related costs 45.0 30.6 .02
Under performing restaurant closings 7.1 4.8 -
Adjusted $ 734.8 $ 443.4 $0.34
Year ended December 31
As reported $2,697.0 $1,636.6 $1.25
McDonald's Japan IPO gain* - (137.1) (.11)
Special charge - global change initiatives 200.0 136.1 .11
Under performing restaurant closings &
technology write-off 108.6 80.8 .06
Aroma Cafe and Monopoly related costs 45.0 30.6 .02
Asset impairment charge - Turkey 24.0 24.0 .02
Domestic investment write-off * - 8.1 .01
Adjusted $3,074.6 $1,779.1 $1.36
*Recorded in non-operating income
. What were special charges by segment?
Impact of special charges on operating income*
Quarter Ended Year Ended
Dollars in millions December 31, 2001 December 31, 2001
U.S. $181.0 $181.0
Europe 9.5 45.8
Asia/Pacific 3.5 14.3
Latin America 5.0 40.4
Other McDonald's 8.3 37.0
Partner Brands 24.9 24.9
Corporate 19.9 34.2
Total $252.1 $377.6
*See Operating Income section of release for additional information concerning
the nature of these charges.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (continued)
. What was your tax rate in 2001 and what is it expected to be in 2002?
In the fourth quarter 2001, the effective income tax rate was 26.4%, compared
with 31.3% in fourth quarter 2000. The lower tax rate resulted from a one-time
international tax benefit. For the year 2001, the effective tax rate was 29.8%,
compared with 31.4% in 2000. The annual 2001 rate benefited from the non-taxable
Japan IPO gain and an international tax benefit, partly offset by certain
restaurant closing charges and the asset impairment charge, none of which were
tax-effected for financial reporting purposes.
We expect the annual tax rate for 2002 to be approximately 32% to 33%.
. What is the status of your share repurchase program?
We will begin purchasing stock under our newly authorized $5 billion program in
2002. We expect to complete these purchases over the next four years, depending
on free cash flow. In 2001, we purchased $1.1 billion of stock.
. What is your earnings per share guidance for 2002?
We expect earnings per share for 2002 of $1.47-$1.54, excluding the impact of
foreign currency translation.
. What is your currency outlook for 2002?
We don't project the translation impact of changing foreign currency rates.
However, if rates remain where they are today, foreign currency translation
would have no impact on reported earnings per share in 2002. Yet, it is very
early in the year and therefore, it's unlikely that the impact will remain
neutral. We will continue to monitor foreign currency fluctuations and update
investors during the year. In 2001, foreign currency translation reduced
reported earnings per share by 4 cents and reduced adjusted earnings per share
by 3 cents.
. Do you expect a benefit from the elimination of goodwill amortization in
accordance with new accounting rules?
We anticipate a benefit of 2 cents per share for 2002, which is included in our
earnings expectation of $1.47 to $1.54 per share, excluding the impact of
foreign currency translation.
. Are you helping owner/operators fund U.S. initiatives?
In the U.S., we are contributing $2,000 per restaurant to owner/operators toward
the cost of the team service counter system. The total cost of approximately $20
million will be expensed in the first quarter as payments are made and is
included in our annual guidance above. In addition, we've redeployed S, G & A
savings to fund the 800 number, mystery shops, restaurant manager incentives,
simplification, training and other restaurant service improvements.
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