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MCDONALDS CORP 8-K Report (Jul 22, 2004)

Filed July 22, 2004For Securities:MCD

Summary

McDonald's Corporation filed an 8-K on July 22, 2004, to report its second quarter 2004 financial results. The filing indicates strong performance with a 27% increase in Earnings Per Share (EPS) to a new record. This growth was driven by widening profit margins and robust comparable sales across its global operations. Investors should note that the detailed results and supplemental financial information for the quarter ended June 30, 2004, are attached as exhibits to this report, providing a deeper dive into the company's operational and financial condition.

Key Highlights

  • 1McDonald's reported a 27% increase in second quarter 2004 Earnings Per Share (EPS), reaching a new record.
  • 2Profit margins widened during the second quarter.
  • 3Strong comparable sales performance was observed worldwide.
  • 4The filing incorporates by reference the company's press release dated July 22, 2004, detailing Q2 2004 results.
  • 5Supplemental financial information for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2004, is also included as an exhibit.
  • 6The report confirms the company's positive financial trajectory and operational strength in the period.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose McDonald's Corporation's financial results for the second quarter of 2004, as well as provide supplemental financial information.

McDonald's achieved a new record in its second quarter 2004 Earnings Per Share (EPS), which rose by 27%. This was complemented by widening profit margins and strong comparable sales globally.

The detailed financial results are presented in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental financial information (Exhibit 99.2) that are incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing.

Comparable sales, often referred to as same-store sales, measure the sales performance of existing restaurants that have been open for a specified period (typically over a year), excluding sales from new or closed locations. Strong comparable sales indicate growth in customer traffic and spending at established stores.