Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ARCO) (“Arcos Dorados” or the
“Company”), Latin America’s largest restaurant chain and the
world’s largest McDonald’s franchisee, today reported unaudited
results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011.
Third Quarter 2011 Highlights
- Revenues increased by 24.7%
year-over-year, or by 19.8% on a constant currency basis, to US$
984.0 million
- Systemwide comparable sales increased
by 15.7% year-over-year
- 64 net additions of restaurants over
the last 12 months
- Adjusted EBITDA1 increased by 11.5%
year-over-year, or by 2.0% on a constant currency basis, to US$
95.0 million; Net income amounted to US$ 19.6 million
- Trinidad & Tobago becomes 20th
territory, first restaurant is opened
- Debt profile restructured to reduce
cost of funding, more closely match currency exposure and diminish
foreign exchange volatility
- Given recent currency movement,
guidance for 2011 is revised: Revenue growth of between 21-23%,
Adjusted EBITDA1 growth of between 14-16% and Net Income growth of
between 16-18% 2011 (based on current foreign exchange and stock
market levels).
“During the third quarter Arcos Dorados experienced enhanced
systemwide comparable sales both on a year over year and sequential
basis, demonstrating the sustained demand of our consumers
throughout the region. We also continued to reimage and open new
restaurants at an impressive pace in accordance with our plan,
contributing to overall revenue growth. On a store level, strong
growth persists as customers continue to prioritize the McDonald’s
brand, products and customer service,” said Woods Staton, CEO of
Arcos Dorados.
Third Quarter Results
Arcos Dorados’ third quarter revenues increased by 24.7% to US$
984.0 million. On a constant currency basis, revenue growth was
19.8%. The increase was driven by systemwide comparable sales
growth of 15.7% and the net addition of 64 restaurants over the
last 12-month period.
All of the Company’s divisions posted revenue growth, with the
Brazil division growing 24.4% year-over-year. Systemwide comparable
growth of 11.7% was primarily a result of average ticket expansion
through a combination of pricing and product mix changes. NOLAD’s
(Mexico, Panama and Costa Rica) revenues increased by 17.4%
year-over-year, with a systemwide comparable sales increase of
8.6%. SLAD’s (Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, Chile, Perú, Ecuador,
and Uruguay) revenues grew by 33.9% compared to the third quarter
of 2010, mainly driven by a 31.7% increase in systemwide comparable
sales. The Caribbean division (Puerto Rico, Martinique, Guadeloupe,
Aruba, Curaçao, F. Guiana, Trinidad & Tobago, US Virgin Islands
of St. Thomas and St. Croix) reported revenue growth of 2.6% above
the third quarter of 2010, with a decline in systemwide comparable
sales of 1.9%, impacted primarily by the difficult economic climate
in that region.
Adjusted EBITDA1 for the third quarter of 2011 was US$ 95.0
million, an 11.5% increase over the same period of 2010 (or 2% on a
constant currency basis). Arcos Dorados’ Adjusted EBITDA1 in the
third quarter of 2011 was driven by revenue growth and consolidated
improvements in Food & Paper costs as a percentage of sales,
which included Adjusted EBITDA1 growth in the three major divisions
(Brazil, SLAD, and NOLAD). These improvements were partially offset
by (i) higher payroll expenses; (ii) higher share-based
compensation (primarily related to ongoing CAD and EIP grant) of
approximately US$ 9 million; (iii) higher corporate expenses,
relating to increased payroll resulting mainly from the impact of
inflation significantly above currency devaluation in Argentina,
where the majority of corporate headcount is located as well as
headcount increases consistent with regional growth needs; and (iv)
lower Adjusted EBITDA1 in the Caribbean division.
The Adjusted EBITDA1 margin as a percentage of total revenues
was 9.7% for the quarter, down 1.1 percentage points compared to
the third quarter of 2010. Overall, the Company’s business remained
strong at the restaurant level, with continued gains in food and
paper efficiencies pressured by the growth in G&A consistent
with the overall expansion of the Company.
Net income attributable to the Company was US$ 19.6 million in
the third quarter of 2011, down from the US$ 29.1 million reported
in the third quarter of 2010. The Company’s improved operating
income was offset by higher net interest expense, which included
previously disclosed one-time charges (US$ 13.9 million) for the
redemption of 2019 Senior Notes, (please refer to “Debt
Restructuring”) and by foreign currency exchange charges of US$
20.9 million principally related to the impact on balance sheet
accounts of the Brazilian currency depreciation from R$1.56 on June
30, 2011 to R$1.87 on September 30, 2011, on (i) debt in the
Brazilian subsidiary of US$ 70 million in a currency (US dollar)
different from the subsidiary’s functional currency (Brazilian
reais) and (ii) a net receivable denominated in Brazilian reais of
R$73.6 million at the holding company level, where the functional
currency is the US dollar. These charges are non-cash accounting
charges. These effects were partially compensated by a gain from
derivative instruments of US$ 4.7 million in the quarter which
mainly included (i) a gain for the mark-to-market of existing
coupon-only cross currency swaps to hedge interest payments, (ii) a
charge of US$ 2.7 million corresponding to the mark-to-market of
derivative instruments until July, 2011, and which were settled
during the same month and (iii) a US$ 2.7 million one-off charge
for the unwinding of said derivative instruments in July, 2011
(please refer to “Debt Restructuring”).
Income tax expense for the period totaled US$ 9.5 million,
resulting in an effective tax rate of 32.3% for the quarter.
The Company reported basic earnings per share (EPS) of US$ 0.09
in the third quarter of 2011, compared to US$ 0.12 in the third
quarter of 2010. The decrease was a result of lower net income,
partially offset by lower weighted-average number of outstanding
shares (please refer to Axis Split-off and IPO explanations in
previous releases).
Balance Sheet & Cash Flow Highlights
Cash and cash equivalents were US$ 251.1 million at September
30, 2011. The Company’s total financial debt (including derivative
instruments) was US$ 547.9 million, which included US$ 306.5
million corresponding to the accounting balance of the 2019 USD
Notes and R$ 400 million BRL 2016 Notes issued in July, 2011. Net
debt (total financial debt less cash and cash equivalents) was US$
296.8 million and the Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA1 ratio was 0.9x at
September 30, 2011. Cash generated from operating activities was
US$ 90.7 million in the third quarter of 2011, in line with the
same period last year. In addition, during July 2011, the Company
restructured a portion of its debt, by which it (i) collected
proceeds of R$400 million related to the BRL bond issuance, (ii)
redeemed a portion of its outstanding 2019 USD Notes for US$ 152
million (equivalent to US$ 141.4 million of the principal amount),
(iii) paid US$ 91.6 million for unwinding the majority of the then
outstanding derivative instruments related to a notional amount of
US$ 200 million, and (iv) paid a dividend of US$ 12.5 million.
Capital expenditures (CapEx) for the period were US$ 78.1 million,
with the funds mainly being utilized for restaurant openings and
re-imagings during the quarter.
Nine Months 2011
For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company’s
revenues grew by 25.5% (18% on a constant currency basis) to US$
2,699.1 million, with revenue growth in all divisions.
Additionally, adjusted EBITDA1 reached US$ 235.2 million, an
increase of 17.3% compared to one year ago, which was driven by
growth in the Brazil, SLAD, and NOLAD divisions. The Company has
managed overall operating costs, while G&A grew in anticipation
of the expansion of new units. Year-to-date consolidated net income
amounted to US$ 69.3 million, increasing by 6.8% over the first
nine month period in 2010. Additionally, total CapEx amounted to
US$ 182.5 million for the period, compared to US$ 84.7 million in
the first nine months of 2010.
Quarter Highlights & Recent Developments
Revised Guidance 2011:
Although the Company is experiencing strong market momentum at
the restaurant level, recent currency volatility, especially in the
Brazil division, could impact consolidated fourth quarter results.
As a result, and based on the current foreign exchange rate for the
Brazilian reais (R$1.71/ US$1.00) for the remainder of 2011, along
with the current quoted market price of the Company’s shares
(US$22.89 per share), the Company expects consolidated revenues to
grow by 21-23% and growth in Adjusted EBITDA of 14-16% compared
with 2010. Additionally, the Company estimates an increase in net
income of 16-18% in 2011.
Similarly, the capital expenditures plan continues and the
Company expects an important number of restaurant openings during
the fourth quarter 2011.
Dividend
On October 5, 2011, the Company paid a cash dividend of US$ 12.5
million or US$ 0.0597 per share of outstanding Class A and Class B
shares to shareholders of record at September 27, 2011.
Debt Restructuring
In July 2011, the Company concluded a series of transactions to
restructure its debt profile: On July 13, 2011, the Company issued
5-year R$ 400 million BRL-denominated Senior Unsecured Notes at a
rate of 10.25% (US$ equivalent of approximately $255.1 million).
The Notes mature on July 13, 2016. Subsequently, on July 18, 2011,
the Company redeemed a portion (31.42% or $141.4 million) of its
outstanding 7.50% Senior Notes due in 2019 at a redemption price
equal to 107.50%, plus accrued and unpaid interest. Finally, in
July 2011, the Company cancelled certain derivative instruments in
the amount of US$ 91.6 million.
As a result of the aforementioned transactions, the Company was
able to:
i. reduce its cost of funding generating future
savings of approximately 300-400 basis points per year without
significantly changing its gross debt position; ii. maintain an
adequate level of US Dollar exposure in its debt structure in
accordance with its financial policies; and iii. significantly
reduce the foreign exchange volatility on its Income Statement
related to the use of derivatives
In the third quarter of 2011, the Company recognized one-time
charges before taxes associated with the senior notes redemption as
well as the unwinding of its derivative instruments, of US$ 16.6
million.
Secondary Offering
On October 19, 2011, the Company completed a secondary public
offering of 44,457,958 Class A shares (including over-allotment),
listed on the New York Stock Exchange at a price of US$ 22.00 per
share. The selling shareholders received the net proceeds from the
offering and included DLJ South American Partners L.P., DLJSAP
Restco Co-Investments LLC, Capital International Private Equity
Fund V, L.P., CGPE V, L.P. and Gavea Investment AD, L.P. The
Company’s controlling shareholder did not sell any shares in the
offering.
Addition of new master franchise
territory; Trinidad & Tobago
On September 30, 2011, Arcos Dorados opened its first restaurant
in Trinidad & Tobago. The Company was granted an additional
exclusive master franchise right from the McDonald’s Corporation
for the territory. The country has an estimated population of 1.23
million; an estimated GDP of US$ 20.6 billion in 2010, and per
capita income in 2009 of US$ 20,000. (Source: World Economic Fund -
April 2010) This is an attractive opportunity for the Company and
extends its presence to a total of 20 countries.
Definitions:
Systemwide comparable sales growth
refers to the change, measured in constant currency, in our
Company-operated and franchised restaurant sales in one period from
a comparable period for restaurants that have been open for
thirteen months or longer. While sales by our franchisees are not
recorded as revenues by us, we believe the information is important
in understanding our financial performance because these sales are
the basis on which we calculate and record franchised revenues, and
are indicative of the financial health of our franchisee base.
Constant currency basis refers to
amounts calculated using the same exchange rate over the periods
under comparison to remove the effects of currency fluctuations
from this trend analysis.
About Arcos Dorados
Arcos Dorados is the world’s largest McDonald’s franchisee in
terms of systemwide sales and number of restaurants, operating the
largest quick service restaurant (“QSR”) chain in Latin America and
the Caribbean. It has the exclusive right to own, operate and grant
franchises of McDonald’s restaurants in 20 Latin American and
Caribbean countries and territories, including Argentina, Aruba,
Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curaçao, Ecuador, French
Guyana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico,
St. Croix, St. Thomas, Trinidad & Tobago, Uruguay and
Venezuela. The Company operates or franchises 1,755
McDonald’s-branded restaurants with over 80,000 employees serving
approximately 4 million customers a day, as of December 2010.
Recognized as one of the best companies to work for in Latin
America, Arcos Dorados is traded on the New York Stock Exchange
(NYSE: ARCO). To learn more about the Company, please visit the
Investors section of our website: www.arcosdorados.com.
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. The
forward-looking statements contained herein include statements
about the Company’s business prospects, its ability to attract
customers, its affordable platform, its expectation for revenue
generation and its outlook for 2011. These statements are subject
to the general risks inherent in Arcos Dorados' business. These
expectations may or may not be realized. Some of these expectations
may be based upon assumptions or judgments that prove to be
incorrect. In addition, Arcos Dorados' business and operations
involve numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond
the control of Arcos Dorados, which could result in Arcos Dorados'
expectations not being realized or otherwise materially affect the
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of Arcos
Dorados. Additional information relating to the uncertainties
affecting Arcos Dorados' business is contained in its filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking
statements are made only as of the date hereof, and Arcos Dorados
does not undertake any obligation to (and expressly disclaims any
obligation to) update any forward-looking statements to reflect
events or circumstances after the date such statements were made,
or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures(1)
In addition to financial measures prepared in accordance with
the general accepted accounting principles (GAAP), within this
press release and the accompanying tables, we use a financial
measure titled ‘Adjusted EBITDA’. We use Adjusted EBITDA to
facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period.
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as our operating income plus
depreciation and amortization plus/minus the following losses/gains
included within other operating expenses, net and within general
and administrative expenses in our statement of income:
compensation expense related to a special award granted to our
chief executive officer, incremental compensation expense related
to our 2008 long-term incentive plan, gains from sale of property
and equipment, write-off of property and equipment, contract
termination losses, and impairment of long-lived assets and
goodwill, and stock-based compensation and bonuses incurred in
connection with the Company’s initial public listing.
Third Quarter 2011 Consolidated Results
(Unaudited)
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except per
share data)
For Three Months ended September
30, 2011 2010 REVENUES Sales by
Company-operated restaurants 943,166 756,405 Revenues from
franchised restaurants 40,837 32,480
Total Revenues 984,003
788,885 OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Company-operated restaurant expenses: Food and paper (328,173 )
(269,562 ) Payroll and employee benefits (189,371 ) (148,249 )
Occupancy and other operating expenses (242,345 ) (190,241 )
Royalty fees (45,732 ) (36,657 ) Franchised restaurants - occupancy
expenses (13,252 ) (10,978 ) General and administrative expenses
(89,403 ) (58,636 ) Other operating income/(expenses), net
(1,466 ) (5,840 )
Total operating costs and expenses
(909,742 ) (720,163 )
Operating income 74,261
68,722 Net interest expense (27,996 ) (9,925 ) Gain
(loss) from derivative instruments 4,675 (14,154 ) Foreign currency
exchange results (20,909 ) 6,128 Other non-operating expenses, net
(725 ) (82 )
Income before income taxes
29,306 50,689 Income tax expense
(9,476 ) (21,443 )
Net income
19,830 29,246 Less: net (income)
attributable to non-controlling interests (248 ) (123
)
Net income attributable to Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
19,582 29,123
Earnings per share information ($ per share):
Basic net income per common share attributable to Arcos Dorados
Holdings Inc.
$ 0.09 $ 0.12
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding-Basic
209,529,412 241,882,966
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation Operating income 74,261
68,722 Depreciation and amortization 18,089 14,111 Other net
operating charges excluded 2,662 2,381
Adjusted EBITDA 95,012
85,214 Adjusted EBITDA Margin as % of total
revenues 9.7 % 10.8 %
Nine Months 2011 Consolidated Results
(Unaudited)
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except per
share data)
For Nine Months ended September
30, 2011 2010 REVENUES Sales by
Company-operated restaurants 2,586,560 2,063,509 Revenues from
franchised restaurants 112,589 87,187
Total Revenues 2,699,149
2,150,696 OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Company-operated restaurant expenses: Food and paper (908,343 )
(733,061 ) Payroll and employee benefits (517,077 ) (406,222 )
Occupancy and other operating expenses (684,999 ) (548,834 )
Royalty fees (125,687 ) (100,627 ) Franchised restaurants -
occupancy expenses (37,645 ) (30,259 ) General and administrative
expenses (253,848 ) (163,776 ) Other operating income/(expenses),
net (604 ) (13,962 )
Total operating costs and
expenses (2,528,203 )
(1,996,741 ) Operating income
170,946 153,955 Net interest
expense (48,195 ) (29,562 ) Loss from derivative instruments (7,550
) (22,144 ) Foreign currency exchange results (19,045 ) 3,018 Other
non-operating expenses, net (1,908 ) (2,000 )
Income before income taxes 94,248
103,267 Income tax expense (24,422 )
(38,316 )
Net income 69,826
64,951 Less: net (income) attributable to
non-controlling interests (519 ) (84 )
Net income
attributable to Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
69,307 64,867 Earnings
per share information ($ per share): Basic net
income per common share attributable to Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
$ 0.32 $ 0.27
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding-Basic
217,405,469 241,882,966
Adjusted
EBITDA Reconciliation Operating income 170,946 153,955
Depreciation and amortization 49,212 42,479 Other net operating
charges excluded 15,048 4,117
Adjusted EBITDA 235,206
200,551 Adjusted EBITDA Margin as % of total
revenues 8.7 % 9.3 %
Third Quarter and Nine Months 2011
Results by Division (Unaudited)
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
For Three Months ended % Increase
For 9 Months ended % Increase September 30,
/ September 30, / 2011
2010 (Decrease) 2011
2010 (Decrease)
Revenues
Brazil 507,683 407,956 24% 1,399,746
1,126,476 24% Caribbean 67,963 66,233 3% 200,019 193,618 3% NOLAD
93,681 79,765 17% 265,424 221,229 20% SLAD 314,676
234,931 34% 833,960 609,373
37%
TOTAL 984,003 788,885
25% 2,699,149
2,150,696 26%
Adjusted EBITDA
(1)
Brazil 80,625 64,827 24% 209,191 164,068 28% Caribbean 1,762 6,134
-71% 8,044 15,665 -49% NOLAD 6,961 5,869 19% 14,829 10,071 47% SLAD
36,296 25,313 43% 79,229
58,055 36%
TOTAL 95,012
85,214 11% 235,206
200,551 17%
Total Restaurants (eop) &
Systemwide Comparable Sales Growth
Total Restaurants*
Comp. Sales 3Q11vs. 3Q10
(%)
Brazil 627 11.7% Caribbean 144 (1.9)% NOLAD 473 8.6% SLAD
533 31.7% TOTAL 1,777 15.7%
* Considers company-operated and
franchised restaurants at period-end
Summarized Consolidated Balance
Sheet
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
As of, As of,
September 30,2011
(Unaudited)
December 31,2010
ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash
equivalents 251,129 208,099 Accounts and notes receivable, net
72,762 79,821 Other current assets (1) 203,692 264,435
Total
current assets 527,583 552,355
Non-current assets Property and equipment, net 954,253
911,730 Net intangible assets and goodwill 52,629 47,264 Deferred
income taxes 171,149 190,764 Other non-current assets (2) 67,683
82,153
Total non-current assets 1,245,714
1,231,911 Total assets 1,773,297
1,784,266 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current
liabilities Accounts payable 120,146 186,700 Taxes payable (3)
113,629 124,677 Accrued payroll and other liabilities 225,281
211,231 Other current liabilities (4) 19,442 24,631 Financial debt
(5) 20,585 57,909
Total current liabilities 499,083
605,148 Non-current liabilities Accrued
payroll and other liabilities 53,624 53,475 Provision for
contingencies 40,198 63,940 Financial debt (5) 527,346 506,130
Deferred income taxes 6,228 6,378
Total non-current
liabilities 627,396 629,923 Total
liabilities 1,126,479 1,235,071 Equity
Class A shares of common stock 351,654 226,528 Class B shares of
common stock 132,915 151,018 Additional paid-in capital 2,843
(2,468) Retained earnings 303,055 271,387 Accumulated other
comprehensive loss (145,170) (98,664)
Total Arcos Dorados
Holdings Inc shareholders’ equity 645,297 547,801
Non-controlling interest in subsidiaries 1,521 1,394
Total Equity 646,818 549,195
Total liabilities and Equity 1,773,297
1,784,266 (1) Includes "Other receivables",
"Inventories", "Prepaid expenses and other current assets" and
"Deferred income taxes". (2) Includes "Miscellaneous", "Collateral
deposits" and "McDonald´s Corporation´ indemnification for
contingencies". (3) Includes "Income taxes payable" and "Other
taxes payable". (4) Includes "Royalties payable to McDonald´s
Corporation" and "Interest payable". (5) Includes "Short-term
debt", "Long-term debt" and "Derivative instruments"
Consolidated Financial Ratios
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except
ratios)
As of As
of September 30, 2011 December 31,
(Unaudited) 2010 Cash
& cash equivalents 251,129 208,099 Total Financial Debt (i)
547,931 564,039 Net Financial Debt (ii) 296,802 355,940 Total
Financial Debt / LTM Adjusted EBITDA ratio 1.6 1.9 Net Financial
Debt / LTM Adjusted EBITDA ratio 0.9 1.2
_________________________
(i) Total financial debt includes short-term debt, long-term
debt and derivative instruments (ii)
Total financial debt less cash and cash
equivalents
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