McDonald's: A Record Year

 
Systemwide sales were up in 2006 to $57.5 bn, an increase of 7%. Of this, company operated sales accounted for $16.1 bn (+9%). The number of outlets worldwide grew by 270 to more than 31,500 (+1%). McDonald�s is currently represented in 118 countries. The corporation achieved an operating income of $4.4 bn (+11%) � with more than $1.6 bn of that coming from Europe (+11%). www.mcdonalds.com
 

 
CEO Jim Skinner commented, �McDonald�s is delivering the strongest business results in 30 years. Our doubledigit earnings growth for both the fourth quarter and full year reflects the success of our Plan to Win. We are serving more customers around the clock and around the world in more relevant ways than ever before. McDonald�s is enhancing the customer experience through menu choice, variety and value, all served in a contemporary restaurant environment. We begin 2007 from a position of strength and I am confident we will continue to deliver sustained profitable growth well into the future.�
 

 
Full year 2006 highlights include:

• �Global comparable sales rose 5.7%.
• Revenues and operating income reached record highs of $21.6 bn and $4.4 bn, respectively.
• The Company returned nearly $5 bn to shareholders through shares acquired and dividends paid.

Skinner: �McDonald�s U.S. business marked its fourth consecutive year of comparable sales increases and higher profitability."
 

 
| 14 February 2007 |