McDonald's Corporation

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Contents

Summary
Recent Developments
Financial Highlights
Company Overview
- Global Operation

Summary

The Company franchises and operates McDonald’s restaurants in more than 100 countries.
Out of the 40,275 McDonald's restaurants approximately 95% were franchised.
The Company’s revenues consist of sales by Company-operated restaurants and fees from restaurants operated by franchisees.

McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD, LSE: 0R16) franchises and operates McDonald’s restaurants, which serve a locally relevant menu of food and beverages across more than 100 countries. Out of the 40,275 McDonald's restaurants at year-end 2022, approximately 95% were franchised.

Recent Developments

McDonald’s USA Expands Test of Krispy Kreme® Doughnuts to Approximately 160 Louisville-Lexington Restaurants¹

Feb. 27, 2023; McDonald’s is bringing Krispy Kreme® doughnuts to even more local restaurants with an expanded market test. Starting March 21, we’ll be serving three Krispy Kreme fan faves – the Original Glazed® Doughnut, the Chocolate Iced with Sprinkles Doughnut and the Chocolate Iced Kreme™ Filled Doughnut – at approximately 160 locations across Louisville, Lexington and the surrounding area.

The expanded test will help it learn more about operational impact on a larger scale as well as explore customer demand. And this time around, there are even more ways for fans to satisfy their Krispy Kreme craving, with doughnuts available all day in-restaurant, at the Drive Thru, via McDelivery and on the McDonald’s App.

Financial Highlights

In 2022, net income decreased 18% (13% in constant currencies) to $6.2 billion and diluted earnings per common share decreased 17% (12% in constant currencies) to $8.33. Foreign currency translation had a negative impact of $0.52 on diluted earnings per share. Franchised restaurants represented 95% of McDonald's restaurants worldwide at December 31, 2022.²

Consolidated operating income decreased 10% (3% in constant currencies). 2022 results included $1.3 billion of charges related to the sale of the Company's business in Russia and a gain of $271 million related to the Company's sale of its Dynamic Yield business. Excluding these items along with net gains in 2021, consolidated operating income increased 3% (10% in constant currencies).

Diluted earnings per share was $8.33, a decrease of 17% (12% in constant currencies). Excluding the current year charges and gains described above of $1.04 per share and additional nonoperating expense of $0.73 per share related to the settlement of a tax audit in France, diluted earnings per share was $10.10, an increase of 9% (15% in constant currencies), when also excluding prior year net gains and income tax benefits.

Consolidated revenues were flat (increased 6% in constant currencies) at $23.2 billion.
Systemwide sales increased 5% (11% in constant currencies) to $118.2 billion.
Consolidated operating income decreased 10% (3% in constant currencies) to $9.4 billion.
Operating margin, defined as operating income as a percent of total revenues, decreased from 44.6% in 2021 to 40.4% in 2022.
Diluted earnings per share of $8.33 decreased 17% (12% in constant currencies).
Cash provided by operations was $7.4 billion, a 19% decrease from the prior year.
Capital expenditures of $1.9 billion were allocated approximately 50% to each of reinvestment in existing restaurants and new restaurant openings.
Free cash flow was $5.5 billion, a 23% decrease from the prior year.
Across the System, over 1,500 new restaurants (including those in its developmental licensee and affiliated markets) were opened.
The Company increased its quarterly cash dividend per share by 10% to $1.52 for the fourth quarter, equivalent to an annual dividend of $6.08 per share. The Company returned a total of $8.1 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases in 2022.

Company Overview

McDonald's Corporation franchises and operates McDonald’s restaurants, which serve a locally relevant menu of food and beverages across more than 100 countries. Of the 40,275 McDonald's restaurants at year-end 2022, approximately 95% were franchised. The Company’s revenues consist of sales by Company-operated restaurants and fees from restaurants operated by franchisees.

The Company is primarily a franchisor and believes franchising is paramount to delivering great-tasting food, locally relevant customer experiences and driving profitability. Franchising enables an individual to be their own employer and maintain control over all employment related matters, marketing and pricing decisions, while also benefiting from the strength of McDonald’s global brand, operating system and financial resources.