UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 6-K
 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR
15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the month of October, 2011
 

 
Commission File Number: 001-35129

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Roque Saenz Peña 432
B1636FFB Olivos, Buenos Aires, Argentina
(Address of principal executive office)

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ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
ITEM
 
   
1.
Press Release dated October 28, 2011 entitled “Arcos Dorados Reports Third Quarter 2011 Financial Results”
   
2.
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
 
 
 

 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


ARCOS DORADOS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER
2011 FINANCIAL RESULTS

Significant revenue growth continues across the region driven by systemwide comparable sales

Buenos Aires, Argentina, October 28, 2011 – 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 EBITDA 1   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 20 th 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 EBITDA 1 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 EBITDA 1 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 EBITDA 1 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 EBITDA 1 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 EBITDA 1 in the Caribbean division.
 
The Adjusted EBITDA 1 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,
 
 
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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 EBITDA 1 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.

 
 
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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 EBITDA 1 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.

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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.

 
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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.


Investor Relations Contact
Sofia Chellew
Arcos Dorados - Director, Investor Relations
sofia.chellew@ar.mcd.com
(+5411) 4711-2515
www.arcosdorados.com
 
 
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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.

 
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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.


 

 
 
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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 %
 
 
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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 %

 
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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
R estaurants*
   
Comp. Sales 3Q11
vs. 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
 
 
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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"
 
 
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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
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 (i) Total financial debt includes short-term debt, long-term debt and derivative instruments
(ii) Total financial debt les cash and cash equivalents



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Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
 
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
As of and for the nine-month periods ended
September 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
 
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)
Amounts in thousands of US dollars, except for share data and as otherwise indicated
 
   
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 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  
                 
                 
Net income                                                                                           
  $ 69,826     $ 64,951  
Other comprehensive income (loss):
               
Foreign currency translation (net of $nil of income taxes)                                                                                           
    (47,672 )     27,590  
Realized net losses on cash flow hedges (net of $nil on income taxes)
    542       37  
Unrealized net gains (losses) on cash flow hedges (net of $nil of income taxes)
    232       (981 )
Comprehensive income                                                                                           
    22,928       91,597  
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests
    (127 )     (110 )
Comprehensive income attributable to Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
  $ 22,801     $ 91,487  
                 
Earnings per share information:
               
Basic net income per common share attributable to Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
  $ 0.32     $ 0.27  
Diluted net income per common share attributable to Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
  $ 0.32     $ 0.27  
 
 
See Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
F-2

 
 
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010
Amounts in thousands of US dollars, except for share data and as otherwise indicated
 
   
As of
September 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
     
As of
December 31, 2010
 
ASSETS
           
Current assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 251,129     $ 208,099  
Accounts and notes receivable, net
    72,762       79,821  
Other receivables
    55,293       107,061  
Inventories
    42,849       66,431  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    89,469       80,359  
Deferred income taxes
    16,081       10,584  
Total current assets
    527,583       552,355  
Non-current assets
               
Miscellaneous
    24,297       21,450  
Collateral deposits
    5,325       20,325  
Property and equipment, net
    954,253       911,730  
Net intangible assets and goodwill
    52,629       47,264  
Deferred income taxes
    171,149       190,764  
McDonald’s Corporation’s indemnification for contingencies
    38,061       40,378  
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  
Royalties payable to McDonald’s Corporation
    14,637       16,193  
Income tax payable
    30,398       33,644  
Other taxes payable
    83,231       91,033  
Accrued payroll and other liabilities
    225,281       211,231  
Interest payable
    4,805       8,438  
Short-term debt
    14,436       11,741  
Current portion of long-term debt
    4,161       6,206  
Derivative instruments
    1,988       39,962  
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  
Long-term debt, excluding current portion
    526,251       451,423  
Derivative instruments
    1,095       54,707  
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; 420,000,000 shares authorized; 129,529,412
               
shares issued and outstanding; no par value per share at September 30, 2011
    351,654       226,528  
Class B shares of common stock; 80,000,000 shares authorized, issued and
               
outstanding; no par value per share at September 30, 2011
    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 interests in subsidiaries
    1,521       1,394  
Total equity
    646,818       549,195  
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 1,773,297     $ 1,784,266  
 
 
See Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 
F-3

 
 
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)
Amounts in thousands of US dollars, except for share data and as otherwise indicated
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Operating activities
           
Net income attributable to Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.                                                                                           
  $ 69,307     $ 64,867  
Adjustments to reconcile net income attributable to Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. to cash provided by operations:
               
Non-cash charges and credits:
               
Depreciation and amortization                                                                           
    49,212       42,479  
Others, net                                                                           
    64,449       23,124  
Changes in working capital items
    (31,422 )     (10,297 )
Net cash provided by operating activities                                                                                           
    151,546       120,173  
                 
Investing activities
               
Property and equipment expenditures                                                                                           
    (182,453 )     (84,715 )
Purchases of restaurant businesses                                                                                           
    (4,276 )     (454 )
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment                                                                                           
    5,725       5,551  
Other investment activities                                                                                           
    1,603       (789 )
Net cash used in investing activities                                                                                           
    (179,401 )     (80,407 )
                 
Financing activities
               
Issuance of class A shares in connection with the initial public offering
    152,281       -  
Dividend payments to Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.’s shareholders
    (31,609 )     (26,700 )
Collection of collateral deposits                                                                                           
    15,000       25,000  
Cash and cash equivalents of Split-off Axis Business                                                                                           
    (35,425 )     -  
Net payments of derivative instruments                                                                                           
    (117,550 )     (21,198 )
Partial redemption of senior notes                                                                                           
    (152,005 )     -  
Issuance of Brazilian notes                                                                                           
    255,102       -  
Net short-term borrowings                                                                                           
    2,823       4,263  
Other financing activities                                                                                           
    (9,704 )     (6,008 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities                                                                                           
    78,913       (24,643 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    (8,028 )     4,887  
Increase in cash and cash equivalents                                                                                           
    43,030       20,010  
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year                                                                                           
    208,099       167,975  
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period                                                                                           
  $ 251,129     $ 187,985  
 
Supplemental cash flow information:
Non-cash transactions:
           
Dividend declared pending payment 
    12,509       13,300  
Seller financing                                                                                           
    -       2,478  
 
 
See Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements .
 
 
F-4

 
 
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
 
Statement of Changes in Equity
For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011 (Unaudited)
Amounts in thousands of US dollars, except for share data and as otherwise indicated
 
     
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.’ Shareholders
                 
     
Class A shares of
common stock
     
Class B shares of
common stock
     
Additional paid-in capital
     
Retained earnings
     
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
             
Non-controlling interests
         
     
Number
     
Amount
     
Number
     
Amount
                       
Total
           
Total
 
                                                                                 
Balances at beginning of fiscal year
    145,129,780       226,528       96,753,186       151,018       (2,468 )     271,387       (98,664 )     547,801       1,394       549,195  
                                                                                 
Foreign currency translation (unaudited)
    -       -       -       -       -       -       (47,280 )     (47,280 )     (392 )     (47,672 )
Realized net losses on cash flow hedges (unaudited)
    -       -       -       -       -       -       542       542       -       542  
Unrealized net gains on cash flow hedges (unaudited)
    -       -       -       -       -       -       232       232       -       232  
Split-off of Axis Business (unaudited)
    (25,129,780 )     (27,155 )     (16,753,186 )     (18,103 )     -       -       -       (45,258 )     -       (45,258 )
Dividends to Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.’s shareholders (unaudited)
    -       -       -       -       -       (37,518 )     -       (37,518 )     -       (37,518 )
Issuance of class A shares in connection with the initial public offering (unaudited)
    9,529,412       152,281       -       -       -       -       -       152,281       -       152,281  
Stock-based compensation related to the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan (unaudited)
    -       -       -       -       5,311       -       -       5,311       -       5,311  
Dividends on restricted share units under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan (unaudited)
    -       -       -       -       -       (121 )     -       (121 )     -       (121 )
Net income for the period (unaudited)
    -       -       -       -       -       69,307       -       69,307       519       69,826  
                                                                                 
Balances at end of period (unaudited)
    129,529,412       351,654       80,000,000       132,915       2,843       303,055       (145,170 )     645,297       1,521       646,818  

 
See Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
 
F-5

 
 
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
 
Statement of Changes in Equity
For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)
Amounts in thousands of US dollars, except for share data and as otherwise indicated
 
   
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.’ Shareholders
             
   
Class A shares of
common stock
 
Class B shares of
common stock
 
Additional paid-in capital
      Retained earnings    
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
   
Total
   
Non-controlling interests
   
Total
 
   
Number
   
Amount
   
Number
   
Amount
                         
                                                 
Balances at beginning of fiscal year
    145,129,780       226,528       96,753,186       151,018       (2,468 )     205,366       (127,789 )     452,655       1,391       454,046  
                                                                                 
Foreign currency translation (unaudited)
    -       -       -       -       -       -       27,564       27,564       26       27,590  
Realized net losses on cash flow hedges (unaudited)
    -       -       -       -       -       -       37       37       -       37  
Unrealized net losses on cash flow hedges (unaudited)
    -       -       -       -       -       -       (981 )     (981 )     -       (981 )
Dividends to Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.’s shareholders (unaudited)
    -       -       -       -       -       (40,000 )     -       (40,000 )     -       (40,000 )
Dividends to non-controlling interests (unaudited)
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (151 )     (151 )
Net income for the period (unaudited)
    -       -       -       -       -       64,867       -       64,867       84       64,951  
                                                                                 
Balances at end of period (unaudited)
    145,129,780       226,528       96,753,186       151,018       (2,468 )     230,233       (101,169 )     504,142       1,350       505,492  
 
 
See Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
 
F-6

 
 
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)
Amounts in thousands of US dollars, except for share data and as otherwise indicated
 
 
1.
Organization and nature of business

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) is a limited liability company organized and existing under the laws of the British Virgin Islands. The Company was incorporated on December 9, 2010 in connection with the reorganization made for purposes of the offering and listing of the Company’s shares on the New York Stock Exchange. The reorganization involved the creation of Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Arcos Dorados Limited and a subsequent downstream merger, being Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. the surviving entity. Following the merger, Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. replaced Arcos Dorados Limited in the corporate structure. The reorganization was accounted for as a reorganization of entities under common control in a manner similar to a pooling of interest and the consolidated financial statements reflect the historical consolidated operations of Arcos Dorados Limited as if the reorganization structure had existed since it was incorporated in July 2006. The Company’s fiscal year ends on the last day of December. The Company has a 99.999 % equity interest in Arcos Dorados Cooperatieve U.A., which has a 100% equity interest in Arcos Dorados B.V. (“ADBV”).

On August 3, 2007 the Company, indirectly through its wholly-owned subsidiary ADBV, entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement and Master Franchise Agreements (“MFAs”) with McDonald’s Corporation pursuant to which the Company completed the acquisition of the McDonald’s business in Latin America and the Caribbean (“LatAm business”). Prior to this acquisition, the Company did not carry out operations.

The Company, through ADBV’s wholly-owned and majority owned subsidiaries operates and franchises McDonald’s restaurants in the food service industry. The Company has operations in twenty territories as follows: Argentina, Aruba, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curacao, Ecuador, French Guyana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, the U.S. Virgin Islands of St. Croix and St. Thomas and Venezuela. All restaurants are operated either by the Company’s subsidiaries or by independent entrepreneurs under the terms of sub-franchisee agreements (franchisees).

2.
Basis of presentation and principles of consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) and include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company has elected to report its consolidated financial statements in United States dollars (“$” or “US dollars”).

The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted for purposes of this presentation. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated annual financial statements of the Company as of December 31, 2010.

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and include, in the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, which are considered necessary for the fair presentation of the information in the consolidated financial statements. Operating results for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any future periods.

3.  
Summary of significant accounting policies

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Company in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.

Use of estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 
F-7

 
 
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)
Amounts in thousands of US dollars, except for share data and as otherwise indicated
 
 
3.  
Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

Foreign currency translation

The financial statements of the Company’s foreign operating subsidiaries are translated in accordance with guidance in ASC Topic 830 Foreign Currency Matters. Except for the Company’s Venezuelan operations as from January 1, 2010, the functional currencies of the Company’s foreign operating subsidiaries are the local currencies of the countries in which they conduct their operations. Therefore, assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the balance sheet date exchange rates, and revenues and expenses are translated at average rates prevailing during the periods. Translation adjustments are included in the “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” component of shareholders’ equity. The Company includes foreign currency exchange results related to monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than its functional currencies in its income statement.

Effective January 1, 2010, Venezuela is considered to be highly inflationary, and as such, the financial statements of the Company’s Venezuelan subsidiaries are remeasured as if their functional currencies were the reporting currency (U.S. dollars). As a result, remeasurement gains and losses are recognized in earnings rather than in the cumulative translation adjustment, component of other comprehensive income within shareholders’ equity.

See Note 15 for additional information pertaining to the Company’s Venezuelan operations, including currency restrictions and controls existing in the country and a discussion of the exchange rate used for translation purposes.

Provision for contingencies

The Company accrues liabilities when it is probable that future costs will be incurred and such costs can be reasonably estimated. Such accruals are based on developments to date, the Company’s estimates of the outcomes of these matters and the Company’s lawyers’ experience in contesting, litigating and settling other matters. As the scope of the liabilities becomes better defined, there may be changes in the estimates of future costs. See Note 9 for details.

4. 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following:

   
As of
September 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
   
As of
December 31, 2010
   
           
Prepaid expenses
  $ 83,481     $ 73,468  
Promotion items
    5,988       6,891  
    $ 89,469     $ 80,359  

5. 
Short-term debt

Short-term debt consists of the following:
   
As of
September 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
   
As of
December 31, 2010
   
           
Bank overdrafts
  $ 1,739     $ 419  
Short-term loans (i)
    12,697       11,322  
    $ 14,436     $ 11,741  

 
F-8

 
 
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)
Amounts in thousands of US dollars, except for share data and as otherwise indicated
 
 
5. 
Short-term debt (continued)

 
(i)  
The balance mainly relates to the notes issued by one of the Company’s subsidiaries in Venezuela for 57 million Venezuelan bolívares fuertes, equivalent to $10,755. The notes were issued on April 18, 2011 and matured on October 14, 2011. The notes accrued imputed interest at an annual interest rate of 16%.
 
On August 3, 2011, the Company’s indirect subsidiary, ADBV, entered into a committed revolving credit facility with Bank of America, N.A., as lender, for $50 million with a maturity date one year from the date of closing thereof. The obligations of ADBV under the revolving credit facility are jointly and severally guaranteed by certain of its subsidiaries on an unconditional basis. This revolving credit facility will permit the Company to borrow money from time to time to cover its working capital needs and for other general corporate purposes. At the date of issuance of these consolidated financial statements, no money has been borrowed under the revolving credit facility.

6. 
Long-term debt

Long-term debt consists of the following:
   
As of
September 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
   
As of
December 31, 2010
 
             
Senior notes
  $ 306,465     $ 446,596  
Brazilian notes
    214,397       -  
Other long-term borrowings
    4,255       8,654  
Capital lease obligations
    5,295       2,379  
Total
    530,412       457,629  
Current portion of long-term debt
    4,161       6,206  
Long-term debt, excluding current portion
  $ 526,251     $ 451,423  

Senior notes

In October 2009, ADBV issued senior notes for an aggregate principal amount of $450,000 at a price of 99.136%. The senior notes mature on October 1, 2019 and bear interest of 7.5% per year. Interest is paid semiannually. The Company incurred $8,928 of financing costs related to this issuance, which were capitalized as deferred financing costs and are being amortized over the life of the notes.

The senior notes are redeemable at the option of the Company at any time at the applicable redemption prices set forth in the indenture governing the senior notes. The senior notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by the majority of the Company’s subsidiaries. The senior notes rank equally with all of the Company’s unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness and are effectively junior to all secured indebtedness of the Company. The indenture governing the senior notes imposes certain restrictions on the Company and its subsidiaries, including some restrictions on their ability, with certain permitted exceptions, to: incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends or redeem, repurchase or retire the Company’s capital stock, make investments, create liens, create limitations on the ability of the Company’s subsidiaries to pay dividends, make loans or transfer property to the Company, engage in transactions with affiliates, sell assets including the capital stock of the subsidiaries, and consolidate merge or transfer assets.

The senior notes are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and trade on the Euro MTF Market.

On July 18, 2011 the Company redeemed 31.42% or $141,400 of the outstanding principal amount of its senior notes at a redemption price of 107.5% plus accrued and unpaid interest. As a result, the Company incurred a loss of $13,933, including $2,319 related to the accelerated amortization of deferred financing costs and $1,009 related to the accelerated accretion of the original discount, which is included within “Net interest expense” in the consolidated statement of income.

 
F-9

 
 
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)
Amounts in thousands of US dollars, except for share data and as otherwise indicated
 

6. 
Long-term debt (continued)

Brazilian notes

On July 13, 2011 the Company issued R$ 400 million of Brazilian-real notes due 2016 in a private placement (the “Brazilian notes”). The Brazilian notes bear interest of 10.25% per year, payable semi-annually beginning on January 13, 2012. The Brazilian notes mature on July 13, 2016 and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries. The proceeds from the offering will be used by the Company to satisfy its capital expenditure program, including opening and reimaging restaurants, and for general corporate purposes.

Other long-term borrowings

Other long-term borrowings primarily include seller financings related to the purchase of restaurants in Mexico and non-controlling interests in Argentina totaling $3,356 at September 30, 2011 ($7,481 at December 31, 2010). Seller financings are payable in quarterly equal-installments maturing in December 2011, January 2012 and July 2012, and accrue interest at an annual weighted-average interest rate of 7.1%.

7. 
Derivative instruments

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Cross-currency interest rate swaps

On November 10, 2008, and in connection with the refinancing process of the Credit Agreement that had been entered into for purposes of partially finance the acquisition of the LatAm Business, the Company committed to hedge 57% of the Company’s currency exposure from the A&R Credit Agreement related to the Company’s generation of cash flows in Brazilian reais (equivalent to $200 million). As a result, in December 2008, January 2009 and March 2009, ADBV entered into cross-currency interest rate swap agreements with Banco Santander S.A. and The Bank of Nova Scotia to convert a portion of its debt under the A&R Credit Agreement ($200 million at LIBOR) to Brazilian reais-denominated fixed-rate debt (R$466.2 million at a weighted-average fixed rate of 11.66%). The notional amounts amortized over the life of the swaps ending on November 10, 2013.

These swap agreements were carried at fair market value in the consolidated balance sheet with changes reported in earnings. The cross-currency swap agreements did not qualify for hedge accounting under ASC Topic 815, representing a natural hedge over a portion of the Company’s foreign currency and interest rate exposure under the A&R Credit Agreement. Changes in the fair market value attributable to changes in the current spot rates between the U.S. dollar and the Brazilian reais were offset by foreign exchange results recorded by the holding company in revaluating the Brazilian reais-denominated intercompany receivable. Changes in the fair market value attributable to changes in the Brazilian reais-forward rate curve impacted the Company’s consolidated results. At December 31, 2010, the fair market values of these swap agreements totaled $90,513 payable. On July 19, 2011 and July 20, 2011, the Company settled the cross-currency interest rate swap agreements before their maturity. During the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company made net payments to the counterparties totaling $119,182 and $22,197, respectively, in connection with these agreements. During the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company recorded net losses for $11,346 and $24,444, respectively, within “Loss from derivative instruments” in the Company’s consolidated statement of income.

 
F-10

 
 
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)
Amounts in thousands of US dollars, except for share data and as otherwise indicated
 

7. 
Derivative instruments (continued)
 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (continued)

Mirror and bond swaps

On December 10, 2009, and in connection with the prepayment of the A&R Credit Agreement and the issuing of the senior notes, the Company decided to eliminate its three-month LIBOR exposure arising from the existing cross-currency interest rate swaps and also to hedge 44% of the Company’s currency exposure from the senior notes coupon payments related to the Company’s generation of cash flows in Brazilian reais (equivalent to $200 million). Therefore in December 2009:

-   ADBV entered into two opposing coupon-only cross-currency interest rate swap agreements (mirror swaps) with JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley to neutralize the floating-rate exposure under the existing position. Under these agreements, the Company paid three-month LIBOR and received 2.02% in Brazilian reais over a notional of $200 million (at an exchange rate of 1.76 Brazilian reais per U.S. dollar). Payment dates, amortization schedule and maturity date were structured to mirror the existing swaps, without exchange of principal. On July 19, 2011, the Company settled the mirror swaps before their maturity.

-   ADBV entered into two coupon-only cross-currency interest rate swap agreements (bond swaps) with JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley to convert a portion of the coupons of the senior notes denominated in U.S. Dollars ($200 million at a fixed rate of 7.50%) to Brazilian reais (at a fixed rate of 9.08% and an exchange rate of 1.76 Brazilian reais per U.S. dollar). These agreements mature on October 1, 2014 without exchange of principal.

These swap agreements do not qualify for hedge accounting under ASC Topic 815. Therefore, the agreements were carried at fair market value in the consolidated balance sheet with changes reported in earnings. At September 30, 2011, the fair market values of the swap agreements outstanding totaled $3,083 payable ($3,833 payable at December 31, 2010). During the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company collected net interest from the counterparties amounting to $3,211 and $999 respectively, in connection with these agreements. During the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company recognized a net gain of $3,961 and $2,300, respectively, in connection with these agreements that are included within “Loss from derivative instruments” in the Company’s consolidated statement of income.

Forward contracts

On November 10, 2010, 10% of the notional amounts of the cross-currency interest rate swaps amortized (equivalent to $20 million). In order to maintain a notional amount of $200 million hedged at all times, ADBV entered into forward contracts with JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley to buy a total of $20 million on May 10, 2011 at the forward exchange rate of 1.7355 Brazilian reais per U.S. dollar. The company paid $1,544 in connection with the settlement of these forward contracts.

In addition, on May 10, 2011, an additional 10% of the notional amounts of the cross-currency interest rate swaps amortized (equivalent to $20 million). In order to maintain a notional amount of $200 million hedged at all times, ADBV entered into forward contracts with JP Morgan to buy a total of $40 million on September 2, 2011 at the forward exchange rate of 1.6152 Brazilian reais per U.S. dollar. These forward contracts were settled before its maturity on August 10, 2011 for $35.

These swap agreements were carried at fair market value in the consolidated balance sheet with changes reported in earnings. At December 31, 2010, the fair market value of the outstanding derivatives totaled $323 payable. During the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011, the Company recognized a loss of $1,256 in connection with these agreements, which is included within “Loss from derivative instruments” in the Company’s consolidated statement of income.

 
F-11

 
 
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)
Amounts in thousands of US dollars, except for share data and as otherwise indicated

7. 
Derivative instruments (continued)

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

Forward contracts

In December 2009, the Company entered into various forward contracts maturing in 2010 to hedge a portion of the foreign exchange risk associated with the forecasted imports of Chile. Pursuant to the agreements, the Company purchased during 2010 a total amount of $8,521 at a weighted-average forward rate of 489.3 Chilean pesos per U.S. dollar.

In February 2010, the Company entered into various forward contracts maturing in 2010 to hedge a portion of the foreign exchange risk associated with the forecasted imports of Colombia and Peru. Pursuant to the agreements, the Company purchased a total amount of $9,732 at a weighted-average forward rate of 2,023.54 Colombian pesos per U.S. dollar, and a total amount of $3,052 at a weighted-average forward rate of 2.89 Peruvian soles per U.S. dollar.

In August and October 2010, the Company entered into various forward contracts maturing in 2011 to hedge a portion of the foreign exchange risk associated with the forecasted imports of Chile for fiscal year 2011. Pursuant to the agreements, during 2011 the Company will purchase a total amount of $11,878 at a weighted-average forward rate of 500.4 Chilean pesos per U.S. dollar.

The Company has designated cash flow hedges that encompass the variability of functional-currency-equivalent cash flows attributable to foreign exchange risks related to the settlement of the foreign-currency-denominated payables resulting from the forecasted purchases (hedge over 75% of the purchases in Chile and Peru for 2010, 73% of the purchases in Colombia for 2010 and over 90% of the purchases in Chile for 2011). The effect of the hedges result in fixing the cost of goods acquired (i.e. the net settlement or collection adjusts the cost of inventory paid to the suppliers). The forward contracts are carried at their fair market value in the consolidated balance sheet, with changes reported within the “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” component of shareholders’ equity. As of September 30, 2011, the fair market value of the outstanding derivatives represented a $144 net receivable (a net payable of $630 at December 31, 2010). The Company made net payments totaling $542 and $37 as a result of the net settlements of these derivatives during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. In addition, the Company recorded unrealized net gains amounting to $232 and unrealized net losses amounting to $981 within the “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” component of shareholders’ equity during the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Additional disclosures

The following table presents the fair values of derivative instruments included in the consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

 
F-12

 
 
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)
Amounts in thousands of US dollars, except for share data and as otherwise indicated

7. 
Derivative instruments (continued)

Additional disclosures (continued)
 
   
Asset (Liability) Derivatives
 
       
Fair Value
 
Type of Derivative
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
As of
September 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
   
As of
December 31, 2010
 
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC Topic 815 Derivatives and Hedging
               
Forward contracts
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    144       -  
Forward contracts
 
Accrued payroll and other liabilities
    -       (630 )
        $ 144     $ (630 )
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC Topic 815 Derivatives and Hedging
                   
Cross-currency interest rate swaps
 
Derivative instruments
  $ -     $ (90,513 )
Mirror swaps
 
Derivative instruments
    -       3,974  
Bond swaps
 
Derivative instruments
    (3,083 )     (7,807 )
Forwards
 
Derivative instruments
    -       (323 )
        $ (3,083 )   $ (94,669 )
Total derivative instruments
      $ (2,939 )   $ (95,299 )

The following tables present the pretax amounts affecting income and other comprehensive income for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011 for each type of derivative relationship:

Derivatives in Cash Flow
Hedging Relationships
 
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)
 
(Gain) Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)
 
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing and Ineffective Portion)
Forward contracts
    232       542       -  
Total
    232       542       -  

 
F-13

 
 
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)
Amounts in thousands of US dollars, except for share data and as otherwise indicated

7. 
Derivative instruments (continued)

Additional disclosures (continued)

The loss recognized in income was recorded as an adjustment to food and paper.

 
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
 
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
           
Cross-currency interest rate swaps
    (11,346 )                
Mirror swaps
    1,614                  
Bond swaps
    2,347                  
Forward
    (1,256 )                
Others
    1,091                  
Total
    (7,550 )                

The following tables present the pretax amounts affecting income and other comprehensive income for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2010 for each type of derivative relationship:
Derivatives in Cash Flow
Hedging Relationships
 
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)
 
(Gain) Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)
 
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing and Ineffective Portion)
Forward contracts
    (981 )     37       -  
Total
    (981 )     37       -  

The gain recognized in income was recorded as an adjustment to food and paper.

 
 
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
 
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
           
Cross-currency interest rate swaps
    (24,444 )                
Mirror swaps
    8,399                  
Bond swaps
    (6,099 )                
Total
    (22,144 )                

 
F-14

 
 
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)
Amounts in thousands of US dollars, except for share data and as otherwise indicated

8. 
Share-based compensation

ADBV Long-Term Incentive Plan

During 2008, the Company implemented a long-term incentive plan to reward employees for increases in the fair value of the Company’s stock subsequent to the date of grant. In accordance with this plan, in fiscal years 2008, 2009 and 2010 the Company granted units (called “CADs”) to certain employees, pursuant to which the employees are entitled to receive, when vested, a cash payment equal to the appreciation in fair value over the base value. The awards vest over a requisite service period of five years as follows: 40% at the second anniversary of the date of grant and 20% at each of the following three years. The exercise right is cumulative and, once such right becomes exercisable, it may be exercised in whole or in part during quarterly window periods until the date of termination, which occurs at the fifth anniversary of the date of grant. Exercisable outstanding awards at the date of termination will be automatically settled by the Company. The maximum amount authorized under this plan equaled 4% of the Company’s fair market value.

The Company recognizes compensation expense related to these benefits on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award as if the award was, in substance, multiple awards. The accrued liability is remeasured at the end of each reporting period until settlement. Effective December 31, 2010 the Company changed the method of measuring its liability awards from the intrinsic value method (i.e. difference between the current fair value and the base value) to a fair value method using the Black & Scholes model. The current fair value for purposes of determining the intrinsic value was based on a formula determined and approved by the Company’s Board of Directors. At December 31, 2010 the Company considered the estimated initial public offering price per class A share ($16.50) in determining the fair value of the awards because in 2011 the Company’s Board of Directors decided that on a going forward basis the fair value would be based on the market price instead of the formula that had previously been used to value such awards.

The following variables and assumptions have been used by the Company for purposes of measuring its liability awards at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
 
   
At September 30, 2011 (unaudited)
   
At December 31, 2010
 
             
Current price (i)
    23.19       16.50  
Weighted-average base value of outstanding units (ii)
    5.80       5.55  
Expected volatility (iii)                                                   
    58.5%       28.5%  
Dividend yield                                                   
    1.0%       1.5%  
Risk-free interest rate                                                   
    0.9%       3.9%  
Expected term
 
last vesting date
   
last vesting date
 
 
(i)  
At December 31, 2010, equal to the estimated initial public offering price per share. At September 30, 2011, equal to the quoted market price per share.
(ii)  
As adjusted as a result of the stock split discussed in Note 11.
(iii)  
At December 31, 2010, based on historical 1-year implied volatility of Latin American comparable companies calculated as the standard deviation on the logarithms of daily price returns, annualized by the squared root of the number of days. At September 30, 2011, based on implied volatility of the Company’s class A shares.

 
F-15

 
 
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)
Amounts in thousands of US dollars, except for share data and as otherwise indicated

8. 
Share-based compensation (continued)

ADBV Long-Term Incentive Plan (continued)

The following table provides a summary of the plan at September 30, 2011:
 
   
Vested (i)
   
Non-vested (ii)
   
Total
 
                   
Number of units outstanding (iii)
    790,714       2,171,312       2,962,026  
Weighted-average fair market value per unit
    18.17       17.19       17.45  
Total fair value of the plan
    14,367       37,335       51,702  
Weighted-average accumulated percentage of service
    100.00       63.13       73.37  
Accrued liability
    14,367       23,569       37,936  
Compensation expense not yet recognized
    -       13,766       13,766  

(i)  
Related to exercisable awards.
(ii)  
Related to awards that will vest between fiscal years 2012 and 2015.
(iii)  
As adjusted as a result of the stock split discussed in Note 11.

Compensation expense for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 amounted to $23,712 and $2,418, respectively. Compensation expense is included within “General and administrative expenses” in the consolidated statement of income. Compensation expense for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011 includes an incremental expense amounting to $10,526 related to the effect of remeasuring the accrued liability considering the initial quoted market price of $21.00.

During the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011, the Company made payments totaling $9,691 in connection with the exercise of 516,280 units.

Award Right granted to the Chief Executive Officer

In addition, during 2008 the Company granted to the Chief Executive Officer an award right pursuant to which he was entitled to receive from the Company a lump sum amount of cash equal to 1% of the fair market value of the Company upon the occurrence of a Liquidity Event (an “Initial Public Offering” or “Change of Control” as defined in the agreement). The award right was subject to a four-year graduated vesting period (25% per year) of continued service as from August 3, 2007.

The Company recognized compensation expense related to this benefit on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award as if the award was, in substance, multiple awards. The accrued liability was remeasured at the end of each reporting period until settlement, based on the estimated fair value of the Company. The fair value of the Company had been estimated based on a formula determined and approved by the Company’s Board of Directors. Effective December 31, 2010 the Company replaced the formula by the estimated initial public offering price for purposes of measuring the liability award. As a result of the Company’s initial public offering, on April 14, 2011 the Company settled the award in cash for $34,000.

Compensation expense for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 amounted to $2,214 and $6,061, respectively. Compensation expense is included within “Other operating expenses, net” in the consolidated statement of income.

 
F-16

 
 
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)
Amounts in thousands of US dollars, except for share data and as otherwise indicated

8. 
Share-based compensation (continued)

2011 Equity Incentive Plan

In March 2011, the Company adopted its Equity Incentive Plan, or 2011 Plan, to attract and retain the most highly qualified and capable professionals and to promote the success of its business. This plan replaces ADBV Long-Term Incentive Plan discussed above, although the awards that have already been granted will remain outstanding until their respective termination dates. Like ADBV Long-Term Incentive Plan, the 2011 Plan will be used to rewards certain employees for the success of the Company’s business through an annual award program. The 2011 Plan permits grants of awards relating to class A shares, including awards in the form of shares (also referred to as stock), options, restricted shares, restricted share units, share appreciation rights, performance awards and other share-based awards as will be determined by the Company’s Board of Directors. The maximum number of shares that may be issued under the 2011 Plan is 2.5% of the Company’s total outstanding class A and class B shares immediately following its initial public offering.

On April 14, 2011, the Company made the following grants of awards under the 2011 Plan:

-   The Company granted to certain of its executive officers and other employees 231,458 restricted share units and 833,387 stock options for 2011. Both types of awards vest as follows: 40% on the second anniversary of the date of grant and 20% on each of the following three anniversaries.

-   The Company granted to certain of its executive officers and other employees 782,138 restricted share units and 1,046,459 stock options as special awards in connection with its initial public offering. Both types of special awards vest as follows: 1/3 on each of the second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date.
 
 
For both grants, each stock option represents the right to acquire a Class A share at a strike price of $21.20 (the closing price on the date of grant), while each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive a Class A share, when vested.

The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award as if the award was, in substance, multiple awards. The Company utilizes a Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the value of stock options at the grant date. The value of restricted stock units is based on the quoted market price of the Company’s class A shares at the grant date. The resulting value of stock options and restricted stock units granted during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011 was $10,435 and $21,488, respectively. The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense in the amount of $5,311 during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011, of which $3,693 relates to the special awards granted in connection with the initial public offering. Stock-based compensation expense is included within “General and administrative expenses” in the consolidated statement of income. As of September 30, 2011, the remaining unrecognized compensation expense amounted to $26,612, which will be amortized over the remaining requisite service period.

9. 
Commitments and contingencies

Commitments

The MFAs require the Company and its MF subsidiaries, among other obligations:

 
(i)  
to pay monthly royalties commencing at a rate of approximately 5% of gross sales of the restaurants substantially consistent with market;
 
(ii)  
to agree with McDonald’s on a restaurant opening plan and a reinvestment plan for each three-year period and pay an initial franchise fee for each new restaurant opened; for the three-year period commencing on January 1, 2011 the Company must reinvest an aggregate of at least $60 million per year; and open no less than 250 new restaurants;
 
(iii)  
to commit to funding a specified Strategic Marketing Plan; and
 
(iv)  
to own (or lease) directly or indirectly, the fee simple interest in all real property on which any franchised restaurant is located.

 
F-17

 
 
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)
Amounts in thousands of US dollars, except for share data and as otherwise indicated

9. 
Commitments and contingencies (continued)

Commitments (continued)

In addition, the Company maintains standby letters of credit with an aggregate drawing amount of $80 million in favor of McDonald’s Corporation as collateral for the obligations assumed under the MFAs. The letter of credit can be drawn if certain events occur, including the failure to pay royalties. No amounts have been drawn at the date of issuance of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

Provision for contingencies

The Company has certain contingent liabilities with respect to existing or potential claims, lawsuits and other proceedings, including those involving labor, tax and other matters. At September 30, 2011 the Company maintains a provision for contingencies amounting to $68,585 ($91,720 at December 31, 2010), which is disclosed net of judicial deposits amounting to $28,005 ($27,373 at December 31, 2010) that the Company was required to make in connection with the proceedings. As of September 30, 2011, the net amount of $40,580 is disclosed as follows: $382 as a current liability within “Accrued payroll and other liabilities” and $40,198 as a non-current liability.

Breakdown of the provision for contingencies is as follows:

   
As of
September 30, 2011
(Unaudited)
   
As of
December 31, 2010
 
Tax contingencies in Brazil (i)
    34,749       50,648  
Labor contingencies in Brazil (ii)
    25,753       33,456  
Other
    8,083       7,616  
Subtotal
    68,585       91,720  
Judicial deposits
    (28,005 )     (27,373 )
Provision for contingencies
  $ 40,580     $ 64,347  
 
 
(i)
Mainly related to VAT special treatment for restaurants in Rio de Janeiro.
 
(ii)  
Mainly related to dismissals in the normal course of business.

 
The provision for contingencies includes $38,061 related to Brazilian claims ($40,378 at December 31, 2010). Pursuant to Section 9.3 of the Stock Purchase Agreement, McDonald’s Corporation has indemnified the Company for these claims as well as for specific and limited claims arising from the Puerto Rican franchisee lawsuit. As a result, the Company has recorded a non-current asset in respect of McDonald’s Corporation’s indemnity in the consolidated balance sheet.
 
Regarding contingencies in Brazil, at the end of fiscal year 2010 the Company decided to take advantage of law No. 11941 that amended the federal tax legislation to permit the entering into amnesty plans to settle existing contingencies in installments with benefits derived from the waiver of fines and a portion of accrued interests.  The law also allows the use of tax loss carryforwards to settle the portion of interest not waived. The Company agreed with McDonald’s Corporation to include in the amnesty plan most of the contingencies indemnified by them using tax loss carryforwards to settle the interests and receive a cash payment equal to the principal plus 50% of the interests.

 
F-18

 
 
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)
Amounts in thousands of US dollars, except for share data and as otherwise indicated

9. 
Commitments and contingencies (continued)

Provision for contingencies (continued)

In January 2007, several Puerto Rican franchisees filed a lawsuit against McDonald’s Corporation and certain subsidiaries which the Company purchased during the acquisition of the LatAm business. The lawsuit originally sought declaratory judgment and damages in the amount of $11 million plus plaintiffs' attorney fees. In January 2008, the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint that increased the amount of damages sought to $66.7 million plus plaintiffs’ attorney fees. The complaint, as amended, requests that the court declare that the plaintiffs’ respective franchise agreements and contractual relationships with McDonald’s Corporation, which agreements and relationships were assigned or otherwise transferred to the Company as part of the Acquisition of the LatAm business, are governed by the Dealers’ Act of Puerto Rico, or “Law 75”, a Puerto Rican law that limits the grounds under which a principal may refuse to renew or terminate a distribution contract. The complaint also seeks preliminary and permanent injunctions to restrict the Company from declining to renew the plaintiffs’ agreements except for just cause, and to prohibit the Company from opening restaurants or kiosks within a three-mile radius of a franchisee’s restaurant. In September 2008, the Company filed a counter-suit requesting the termination of the franchise agreements with these franchisees due to several material breaches. On December 23, 2010, the commissioner assigned by the Court of First Instance to this case issued a resolution holding that Law 75 applies to the parties’ commercial relationship. On July 20, 2011, the Court of First Instance adopted the Commissioner´s determination with respect to the application of Law 75. This determination is an interlocutory determination that defines the legislation applicable to the franchisee rights and obligations. On August 26, 2011, the Company appealed the decision of the Court of First Instance by means of a certiorari to the Court of Appeals. The Company is still in the discovery phase with respect to the evidentiary part of this litigation. If the Company does not prevail on the non-applicability of Law 75 to the franchise agreements, the franchisees will still need to demonstrate and prove that the franchisor has breached their respective contracts. Therefore, no provision has been recorded regarding this lawsuit because the Company believes that a final negative resolution has a low probability of occurrence. In October and November of 2010, two bills were introduced in Puerto Rico Legislature that seek to regulate franchise agreements. Among other goals, these bills (like Law 75 in the case of distribution agreements) limit the grounds under which a franchisor may terminate or refuse to renew a franchise agreement. The bills are in the early stages of consideration by the Legislature and no hearings or votes have been scheduled.

10. 
Segment and geographic information
 
The Company is required to report information about operating segments in annual financial statements and interim financial reports issued to shareholders in accordance with ASC Topic 280. Operating segments are components of a company about which separate financial information is available that is regularly evaluated by the chief operating decision maker(s) in deciding how to allocate resources and assess performance. ASC Topic 280 also requires disclosures about the Company’s products and services, geographical areas and major customers.
 
As discussed in Note 1, the Company through its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries operates and franchises McDonald’s restaurants in the food service industry. The Company has determined that its reportable segments are those that are based on the Company’s method of internal reporting. The Company manages its business as distinct geographic segments and its operations are divided into four geographical divisions as follows: Brazil; the Caribbean division, consisting of Aruba, Curacao, French Guyana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago and the U.S. Virgin Islands of St. Croix and St. Thomas; the North Latin America division (“NOLAD”), consisting of Costa Rica, Mexico and Panama; and the South Latin America division (“SLAD”), consisting of Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 3.
 
 
F-19

 
 
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)
Amounts in thousands of US dollars, except for share data and as otherwise indicated
 
 
10. 
Segment and geographic information (continued)

The following table presents information about profit or loss and assets for each reportable segment:
 
   
For the nine-month periods ended September 30,
 
 
  
2011
(Unaudited)
   
2010
(Unaudited)
 
Revenues:
               
Brazil
  
$
1,399,746
   
$
1,126,476
 
Caribbean division
  
 
200,019
     
193,618
 
NOLAD
   
265,424
     
221,229
 
SLAD
   
833,960
     
609,373
 
Total revenues
  
$
2,699,149
   
$
2,150,696
 
 
Adjusted EBITDA:
           
Brazil
  $ 209,191     $ 164,068  
Caribbean division
    8,044       15,665  
NOLAD
    14,829       10,071  
SLAD
    79,229       58,055  
Total reportable segments
    311,293       247,859  
Corporate and others (i)
    (76,087 )     (47,308 )
Total adjusted EBITDA
  $ 235,206     $ 200,551  
 
Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation:
           
             
Total adjusted EBITDA
  $ 235,206     $ 200,551  
                 
(Less) Plus items excluded from computation that affect operating income:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    (49,212 )     (42,479 )
Compensation expense related to the award rights granted to the CEO
    (2,214 )     (6,061 )
Gains from sale of property and equipment
    5,245       3,023  
Write-offs of property and equipment
    (2,478 )     (1,079 )
Stock-based compensation related to the special awards in connection with the initial public offering under the 2011 Plan
    (3,693 )     -  
Cash bonus related to the initial public offering
    (1,382 )     -  
Incremental compensation expense related to ADBV long-term incentive Plan
    (10,526 )     -  
                 
Operating income
    170,946       153,955  
                 
(Less) Plus:
               
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 tax expense
    (24,422 )     (38,316 )
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
    (519 )     (84 )
Net income attributable to Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
  $ 69,307     $ 64,867  

 
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Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)
Amounts in thousands of US dollars, except for share data and as otherwise indicated
 
 
10. 
Segment and geographic information (continued)
 
   
For the nine-month periods ended September 30,
 
   
2011
(Unaudited)
   
2010
(Unaudited)
 
Depreciation and amortization:
           
Brazil
  $ 36,066     $ 26,041  
Caribbean division
    8,754       8,792  
NOLAD
    19,208       17,062  
SLAD
    18,314       14,704  
Total reportable segments
    82,342       66,599  
Corporate and others (i)
    4,904       4,296  
Purchase price allocation (ii)
    (38,034 )     (28,416 )
Total depreciation and amortization
  $ 49,212     $ 42,479  
 
Property and equipment expenditures:
               
Brazil
  $ 92,037     $ 32,562  
Caribbean division
    15,781       5,967  
NOLAD
    21,037       13,184  
SLAD
    51,935       30,831  
Total reportable segments
    180,790       82,544  
Others
    1,663       2,171  
Total property and equipment expenditures
  $ 182,453     $ 84,715  

   
As of
 
   
September 30,
2011
(Unaudited)
   
December 31,
2010
 
Total assets:
           
Brazil
  $ 935,162     $ 1,003,970  
Caribbean division
    251,424       229,863  
NOLAD
    380,402       390,812  
SLAD
    473,932       405,641  
Total reportable segments
    2,040,920       2,030,286  
Corporate and others (i)
    112,932       222,412  
Purchase price allocation (ii)
    (380,555 )     (468,432 )
Total assets
  $ 1,773,297     $ 1,784,266  
 
(i)   Primarily relates to corporate general and administrative expenses and assets as well as the results and assets of the Company’s operating distribution centers. Corporate general and administrative expenses consist of home office support costs in areas such as facilities, finance, human resources, information technology, legal, marketing, restaurant operations, supply chain and training. Corporate assets primarily include corporate cash and cash equivalents and collateral deposits.
 
(ii)   Relates to the purchase price allocation adjustment made at corporate level, which reduces the total assets and the corresponding depreciation and amortization.
 
 
The Company’s revenues are derived from two sources: sales by Company-operated restaurants and revenues from restaurants operated by franchisees. All of the Company’s revenues are derived from foreign operations.
 
Long-lived assets consisting of property and equipment totaled $954,253 and $911,730 at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. All of the Company’s long-lived assets are related to foreign operations.
 
 
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Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)
Amounts in thousands of US dollars, except for share data and as otherwise indicated

 
11. 
Shareholders’ equity

Authorized capital

At September 30, 2011, the Company is authorized to issue a maximum of 500,000,000 shares, consisting of 420,000,000 class A shares and 80,000,000 class B shares of no par value each.

Issued and outstanding capital

At December 31, 2006, the Company had issued and outstanding 50,000 shares, with a total par value $50. Prior to the acquisition of the LatAm business, the Company increased the number of shares it is authorized to issue from 50,000 shares to an aggregate of 400,000 shares, par value $1,000 per share, canceling the then outstanding common shares. On August 3, 2007, the Company issued 234,000 class A shares and 156,000 class B shares, with a total par value $390,000, in exchange for $377,546. The proceeds from this issuance were used to finance the acquisition of the LatAm business.

On March 14, 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a 620.21-for-1.00 stock split of the outstanding shares in order to reduce the unit price per share and improve its marketability in connection with the initial public offering. As a result of the stock split, the Company distributed 241,492,966 additional shares to its existing shareholders on a pro-rata basis. After the stock split, the issued and outstanding shares increased to 241,882,966, consisting of 145,129,780 class A shares and 96,753,186 class B shares with no par value. Immediately after the stock split and effective as of March 16, 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the redemption of 41,882,966 shares (25,129,780 class A shares and 16,753,186 class B shares) in connection with the split-off the Axis business described in Note 12.

On April 14, 2011, the Company went public through an initial public offering of its Class A shares in the New York Stock Exchange. As a result of the offering, the Company issued 9,529,412 Class A shares at a price of $17.00 per share. Net proceeds from the offering totaled $152,281.

As a result, at September 30, 2011, the Company has 209,529,412 shares issued and outstanding with no par value, consisting of 129,529,412 class A shares and 80,000,000 class B shares.

For both classes of shares, the balance sheet and statement of shareholders’ equity reflect the stock split retrospectively for all periods presented.

Rights, privileges and obligations

Holders of Class A shares are entitled to one vote per share and holders of Class B shares are entitled to five votes per share. Except with respect to voting, the rights, privileges and obligations of the Class A shares and Class B shares are pari passu in all respects, including with respect to dividends and rights upon liquidation of the Company.

Distribution of dividends
 
The Company can only make distributions to the extent that immediately following the distribution, its assets exceed its liabilities, and the Company is able to pay its debts as they become due. In addition, the senior notes impose certain restrictions on the distribution of dividends as described in Note 6.

On March 23, 2011, the Company declared a dividend distribution to its shareholders amounting to $12,500, with respect to its results of operations for fiscal year 2010, which was paid in full on April 1, 2011.

On June 3, 2011, the Company declared a dividend distribution to its shareholders amounting to $12,509, with respect to its results of operations for the fiscal year 2010, which was paid in full on July 6, 2011.

On September 13, 2011, the Company declared a dividend amounting to $12,509, which was paid on October 5, 2011 to its registered shareholders as of September 27, 2011.

 
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Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)
Amounts in thousands of US dollars, except for share data and as otherwise indicated

12. 
Split-off of Axis Business

On March 14, 2011, effective as of March 16, 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the split-off of certain subsidiaries of the Company that operate the distribution centers in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela (the “Axis Business”). The split-off was performed through the redemption of 41,882,966 shares (25,129,780 class A shares and 16,753,186 class B shares). As consideration for the redemption, the Company transferred to its shareholders its equity interests in the operating subsidiaries of the Axis Business totaling a net book value of $15,428 and an equity contribution that was made to the Axis holding company amounting to $29,830. This transaction did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statement.

13. 
Earnings per share

The Company is required to present basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share in accordance with ASC Topic 260. Earnings per share are based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period after consideration of the dilutive effect, if any, for common stock equivalents, including stock options and restricted stock units. Basic earnings per common share are computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding and dilutive securities outstanding during the period under the treasury method.  
 
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per common share attributable to Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. for all periods presented after giving retrospective effect to the stock split described in Note 11:

   
For the nine-month periods ended September 30,
 
 
  
2011
(Unaudited)
   
2010
(Unaudited)
 
Net income attributable to Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. available to common shareholders
  
$
69,307
   
$
64,867
 
                 
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding - Basic
  
 
217,405,469
     
241,882,966
 
Incremental shares from assumed exercise of stock options (a)
   
-
     
-
 
Incremental shares from vesting of restricted stock units
   
87,043
     
-
 
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding - Diluted
   
217,492,512
     
241,882,966
 
                 
Basic net income per common share attributable to Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
 
$
0.32
   
$
0.27
 
Diluted net income per common share attributable to Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
  
$
0.32
   
$
0.27
 

(a)  Options to purchase 1,879,846 shares of common stock at $21.20 per share were outstanding during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011 but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

14. 
Related party balances and transactions

As discussed in Note 9, as security for the performance of the Company’s obligations under the MFAs, the Company maintains irrevocable standby letters of credit in favor of McDonald’s Corporation in an amount of $80 million, of which one in an amount of $65 million was issued by Credit Suisse acting as issuing bank. Credit Suisse owns 49% of the general partner and is a limited partner of DLJ South American Partners, which was a shareholder of the Company at September 30, 2011. The Company believes that the terms of the transaction are consistent with those that could have been obtained in a comparable arm’s-length transaction with an unrelated party.
 
 
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Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)
Amounts in thousands of US dollars, except for share data and as otherwise indicated
 
 
14. 
Related party balances and transactions (continued)

As discussed in Note 12, effective March 16, 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the split-off of the Axis Business. As a result, the Axis Business is no longer consolidated, representing a related party under common control. The following table summarizes the outstanding balances and transactions between the Company and the Axis Business as of and for the period ended September 30, 2011:

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
  
$
3,137
 
Accounts and notes receivable
   
2,836
 
Accounts payable
   
8,646
 
Food and paper
   
221,454
 
Occupancy and other operating expenses
   
6,715
 

15. 
Venezuelan operations

The Company conducts business in Venezuela where currency restrictions exist, limiting the Company’s ability to immediately access cash through repatriations at the government’s official exchange rate. The Company’s access to these funds remains available for use within this jurisdiction and is not restricted. The official exchange rate is established by the Central Bank of Venezuela and the Venezuelan Ministry of Finance and the acquisition of foreign currency at the official exchange rate by Venezuelan companies to pay foreign debt or dividends is subject to a registration and approval process by the relevant Venezuelan authorities. Such approvals had become less forthcoming over the time, resulting in a parallel market where entities could exchange Venezuelan bolívares fuertes into U.S. dollars using a bond-based exchange process under which bonds traded in Venezuela were purchased in Venezuelan bolívares fuertes and then immediately exchanged outside Venezuela for bonds denominated in U.S. dollars at a specified, and less favorable, parallel exchange market rate.

During 2009 the Company’s access to the official exchange rate for purposes of paying imports was more limited than in 2008 as a result of an increase in restrictions and a more rigorous approval process. In addition, the Company was historically unable to access to the official exchange rate for royalty payments, being obliged to access to the parallel exchange market in order to honor its foreign debts and also to pay intercompany loans.

As discussed in Note 3, the financial statements of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are translated in accordance with guidance in ASC Topic 830, Foreign Currency Matters. Such guidance states that the rate applicable for purposes of dividend remittances shall be used to translate foreign currency financial statements, except when unusual circumstances exist. Prior to December 31, 2009, the Company had concluded that the existence of the parallel market in Venezuela did not constitute unusual circumstances which justified the use of an exchange rate other than the official exchange rate for purposes of foreign currency translation. Therefore, the official rate of 2.15 Venezuelan bolívares Fuertes per U.S. dollar was used to translate the operations of the Company’s Venezuelan subsidiaries for fiscal year 2009. As conditions in Venezuela evolved during 2009, the Company reassessed the appropriateness of use of the official exchange rate for translation purposes. As a result, effective December 31, 2009, the Company changed the translation rate from the official exchange rate of 2.15 Venezuelan bolívares fuertes per U.S. dollar at December 31, 2009 to the parallel exchange rate of 5.97 Venezuelan bolívares fuertes per U.S. dollar.

On May 17, 2010, the Venezuelan Congress modified the Foreign Exchange Crime Act. The amendments, which result in a penalty for any security transactions not carried out through the Central Bank of Venezuela, were primarily designed to increase control of debt security transactions that were used to buy and sell foreign currency that resulted in the parallel rate. As a result of this reform, the parallel exchange market prevailing in Venezuela disappeared, leaving local brokers out of this market and leaving companies without alternatives for foreign currency trade other than those approved and conducted through the Central Bank. In June, 2010, the Central Bank introduced a newly regulated foreign currency exchange system (SITME), pursuant to which companies can acquire, with certain limits, U.S. dollars at an exchange rate to be established by the Central Bank. Most of the exchanges in SITME have been executed at the exchange rate of 5.30 Venezuelan bolívares fuertes per U.S. dollar.

 
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Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)
Amounts in thousands of US dollars, except for share data and as otherwise indicated
 
 
15. 
Venezuelan operations (continued)
 
Since the Company had access and used the parallel exchange market to acquire U.S. dollars, the Company used the parallel exchange rate to measure transactions denominated in local currency and convert them to the U.S. dollar functional currency during the period from January 1, 2010 through May 31, 2010. The last available quotation of the parallel exchange rate before the system was cancelled was 8.10 Venezuelan bolívares fuertes per U.S. dollar.  Effective June 1, 2010 the Company started to use the new regulated rate of 5.30 Venezuelan bolívares fuertes per U.S. dollar to measure transactions denominated in local currency.
 
As of and for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011, revenues, operating income and net income of the Venezuelan operations were $197.9 million, $11.8 million and $10.7 million, respectively.

16. 
Subsequent events

On October 5, 2011, the Company paid the dividend distribution amounting to $12,509 disclosed in Note 11.

On October 14, 2011 the Company repaid the notes issued by one of the Company´s subsidiaries in Venezuela for 57 million Venezuelan bolívares fuertes, equivalent to $10,755.
 
 
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SIGNATURE

 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
   
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
 
 
     
By:
/s/ Juan David Bastidas
       
Name:
Juan David Bastidas
       
Title:
Chief Legal Counsel

Date:  October 28, 2011
 


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