10-QPeriod: Q2 FY2002

MCDONALDS CORP Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Jun 30, 2002

Filed August 13, 2002For Securities:MCD

Summary

McDonald's Corporation's Q2 2002 report shows a solid increase in revenue and operating income, demonstrating resilience in a challenging economic environment. Total revenues grew by 4% to $3.86 billion for the quarter, driven by expansion and positive comparable sales in Europe, partly offset by declines in APMEA and Latin America. Operating income saw a healthy 9% increase. The company continues its strategic initiatives to improve customer experience and global business growth, including ongoing efficiency efforts. Notably, the company adopted new accounting standards for Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (SFAS No. 142), resulting in a non-cash charge of $98.6 million ($0.08 per diluted share) in Q1 2002 due to goodwill impairment, primarily in Latin America and the Middle East. Despite this one-time charge impacting the six-month net income, the company demonstrated year-over-year growth in earnings per share before this effect for both the quarter and the six-month period. Management reiterated its 2002 annual earnings per share outlook, excluding certain charges, indicating confidence in future performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Total revenues increased by 4% to $3.86 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2002, compared to the prior year period.
  • 2Operating income grew by 9% to $845.2 million for the quarter, indicating improved operational efficiency and profitability.
  • 3The company adopted SFAS No. 142, eliminating goodwill amortization and recording a $98.6 million non-cash charge in Q1 2002 due to goodwill impairment in regions like Latin America.
  • 4Diluted earnings per share before the cumulative accounting effect increased by 15% to $0.39 for the quarter.
  • 5Systemwide sales grew by 2% to $10.43 billion for the quarter, with strong performance in Europe partially offset by declines in APMEA and Latin America.
  • 6Selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased by 3% due to ongoing global change initiatives, expected to yield $100 million in annual savings.
  • 7Capital expenditures decreased by 7% for the six-month period, with a focus on adding new restaurants (1,300-1,400 McDonald's net new openings expected for 2002).

Frequently Asked Questions

The increase in revenue and operating income was primarily driven by global restaurant expansion and positive comparable sales growth in key markets like Europe, partially offset by challenges in APMEA and Latin America. Efficiency gains from ongoing global change initiatives also contributed to improved operating income.

The adoption of SFAS No. 142 eliminated the amortization of goodwill. This resulted in a non-cash charge of $98.6 million ($0.08 per diluted share) in the first quarter of 2002 due to goodwill impairment, primarily in Latin America and the Middle East. While this impacted the six-month net income, it also means that future earnings will not be burdened by goodwill amortization.

Foreign currency translation had a mixed impact. For the quarter, it positively impacted operating income due to a stronger Euro, while weaker Latin American currencies and the Japanese Yen offset some of the systemwide sales growth. For the six months, currency translation had a negative impact on systemwide sales growth due to weaker Latin American currencies and the Japanese Yen, but a minimal impact on operating income growth.

Management expects 2002 annual earnings per share to be in the range of $1.47 to $1.53, excluding approximately $141.6 million in charges related to the adoption of SFAS No. 142 and asset impairment charges. Including these charges, the expected earnings per share is $1.35 to $1.41. The company also anticipates adding 1,300 to 1,400 net new McDonald's restaurants globally in 2002.