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Arcos Dorados Reports First Quarter 2019 Financial Results

Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ARCO) (“Arcos Dorados” or the “Company”), Latin America’s largest restaurant chain and the world’s largest independent McDonald’s franchisee, today reported unaudited results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019.

First Quarter 2019 Highlights – Excluding Venezuela

  • As reported, consolidated revenues decreased 9.3% to $727.9 million versus the first quarter of 2018, primarily due to depreciations of the Argentine and Brazilian currencies. On a constant currency basis2, consolidated revenues grew 12.0%, above blended inflation
  • Systemwide comparable sales2 rose 10.0% year-over-year
  • As reported, Adjusted EBITDA2 decreased 9.1% to $61.8 million compared with the prior-year quarter; on a constant currency basis, Adjusted EBITDA grew 6.5%
  • Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA margin remained flat year-over-year at 8.5%
  • As reported, General and Administrative (G&A) expenses decreased 7.8% versus the year-ago quarter
  • As reported, net income increased 6.6% to $14.5 million, from $13.6 million in the first quarter of 2018
1 Excluding Venezuela
2 For definitions please refer to page 13 of this document

“After expanding Arcos Dorados adjusted EBITDA margin in the latter half of 2018, we have focused more on revenue growth and capturing additional market share. The continued rollout of EOTF restaurants, combined with strong marketing and promotional campaigns, helped drive first-quarter comparable sales 10% higher, with sales in Brazil, our largest market, rising well above inflation. We expect a strong marketing calendar to continue to support sustained sales growth throughout the year. Although our adjusted EBITDA margin remained at last year’s first quarter level, it increased 6.5% in absolute terms and we remain on track to deliver margin improvements within the range and time periods that we announced last year.

Consistent with our flexible approach to allocating capital within our company’s vast geographic footprint, we are extending the EOTF rollout to Chile, which is among the SLAD countries helping offset the macroeconomic challenges that we continue to face in Argentina. Mexico’s topline is also increasing as an important counterweight, with additional growth in foot traffic helping drive an eighth consecutive quarter of sales growth in this market.

Service enhancements under our Cooltura de Servicio program, another important area of investment, are also further strengthening the McDonald’s brand in Latin America and the Caribbean, which includes being the region’s leading dessert brand. Along with our new EOTF formats and award-winning marketing, the program helped increase our lead as the most preferred QSR brand in São Paulo, Brazil’s most populous state. Another key differentiator for our brand is being the most sustainable and socially beneficial restaurant company in Latin America.

An integral component of our omnichannel approach to serving guests is our mobile app, which has been downloaded well over 24 million times as of today, by far the most in the region’s food and beverage market. Combined with digital menu boards and self-order kiosks, our app is also helping create a powerful technology ecosystem that further enhances the EOTF guest experience and strengthens our competitive position. Additionally, approximately 70% of the delivery business is incremental sales, the equivalent of our seventh largest geographic market.

With the ability to allocate capital within Arcos Dorados’ dominant footprint, roll out the most comprehensive omnichannel guest experience, and leverage our market-leading brand, we expect our strong performance to continue this year,” said Sergio Alonso, Chief Executive Officer of Arcos Dorados.

First Quarter 2019 Results

Consolidated

Figure 1. AD Holdings Inc Consolidated: Key Financial Results

(In millions of U.S. dollars, except as noted)

1Q18
(a)

Currency
Translation
- Excl.
Venezuela
(b)

Constant
Currency
Growth -
Excl.
Venezuela
(c)

Venezuela
(d)

1Q19
(a+b+c+d)

% As
Reported

Total Restaurants (Units)2,1902,225
Sales by Company-operated Restaurants 807.1 (164.0) 91.8 (39.4) 695.4 -13.8%
Revenues from franchised restaurants 42.8 (6.8) 4.3 (4.7) 35.6 -16.8%
Total Revenues849.9(170.9)96.1(44.1)731.0-14.0%
Adjusted EBITDA38.6(10.7)4.428.360.657.0%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin4.5%8.3%
Net income (loss) attributable to AD0.5(3.9)4.810.812.22340.0%
No. of shares outstanding (thousands) 211,073 204,035
EPS (US$/Share)0.000.06
(1Q19 = 1Q18 + Currency Translation Excl. Venezuela + Constant Currency Growth Excl. Venezuela + Venezuela). Refer to “Definitions” section for further detail.

Arcos Dorados’ consolidated results continue to be heavily impacted by Venezuela’s macroeconomic volatility, including the ongoing hyperinflationary environment and the country’s heavily regulated currency. As such, reported results may contain significant non-cash accounting charges to operations in this market. Accordingly, the discussion of the Company’s operating performance is focused on consolidated results that exclude Venezuela.

Consolidated – excluding Venezuela

Figure 2. AD Holdings Inc Consolidated - Excluding Venezuela: Key Financial Results

(In millions of U.S. dollars, except as noted)

1Q18
(a)

Currency
Translation
(b)

Constant
Currency
Growth
(c)

1Q19
(a+b+c)

% As
Reported

% Constant
Currency

Total Restaurants (Units)2,0602,105
Sales by Company-operated Restaurants 765.0 (164.0) 91.8 692.7 -9.5% 12.0%
Revenues from franchised restaurants 37.8 (6.8) 4.3 35.3 -6.6% 11.4%
Total Revenues802.7(170.9)96.1727.9-9.3%12.0%
Systemwide Comparable Sales10.0%
Adjusted EBITDA68.0(10.7)4.461.8-9.1%6.5%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin8.5%8.5%
Net income (loss) attributable to AD13.6(3.9)4.814.56.6%35.3%
No. of shares outstanding (thousands) 211,073 204,034
EPS (US$/Share)0.060.07

Excluding the Company’s Venezuelan operation, as reported revenues decreased 9.3% year-over-year, primarily due to the negative impact of the 49% and 14% year-over-year average depreciations against the US dollar of the Argentine peso and the Brazilian real, respectively. This impact was partially offset by constant currency revenue growth of 12.0%, which was above the blended inflation rate for the quarter. Constant currency revenue growth was supported by a 10.0% increase in systemwide comparable sales, with strong sales growth in Brazil, Chile, Peru, Panama and Mexico. Comparable sales were driven by the Company’s promotional strategy across the region, average check growth and positive traffic stemming from higher McDelivery revenues and the expansion of Dessert Center locations.

Adjusted EBITDA ($ million)

Breakdown of main variations contributing to 1Q19 Adjusted EBITDA

As reported, first quarter consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, excluding Venezuela, decreased 9.1%, and increased 6.5% in constant currency terms. The Adjusted EBITDA margin remained flat at 8.5%, with margin expansions in Brazil and the Caribbean divisions, and margin contractions in NOLAD and the SLAD divisions. Our promotional strategy led to a shift in mix, resulting in higher F&P costs as a percentage of sales. This was fully offset by efficiencies in Payroll costs and other cost line items.

As reported, consolidated G&A decreased 7.8% year-over-year and increased 17.4% on a constant currency basis, while remaining stable as a percentage of revenues.

Main variations in other operating income (expenses), net

Included in Adjusted EBITDA: In the first quarter of 2019, Arcos Dorados recorded an inventory write-down charge of $2.5 million related to its operations in Venezuela, compared to $41.3 million last year.

Excluded from Adjusted EBITDA: There were no material income or expenses.

Non-operating Results

Non-operating results for the first quarter, excluding Venezuela, contain a $1.4 million non-cash foreign currency exchange gain, versus a non-cash loss of $1.8 million in 2018. Net interest expense was $2.2 million lower year-over-year.

Arcos Dorados reported income tax expenses, excluding Venezuela, of $8.1 million in the first quarter, compared to an income tax expense of $12.9 million in the prior-year period.

First quarter net income attributable to the Company totaled $14.5 million ($12.2 million, including Venezuela), compared to net income of $13.6 million ($0.5 million, including Venezuela) in the same period of 2018. The variation was mostly due to lower operating income, which was more than offset by lower tax and interest expenses and the positive variance in foreign currency exchange results.

Arcos Dorados reported earnings per share of $0.06 ($0.07, excluding Venezuela) in the first quarter of 2019, compared to earnings per share of $0.00 ($0.06, excluding Venezuela) in the previous corresponding period. Due mainly to share repurchases of 7,993,602 since the initiation of the share repurchase program on May 22, 2018, total weighted average shares for the first quarter of 2019 decreased to 204,035,213 from 211,072,508 in the prior-year quarter.

Analysis by Division:

Brazil Division

Figure 3. Brazil Division: Key Financial Results

(In millions of U.S. dollars, except as noted)

1Q18
(a)

Currency
Translation
(b)

Constant
Currency
Growth
(c)

1Q19
(a+b+c)

% As
Reported

% Constant
Currency

Total Restaurants (Units)929968
Total Revenues364.7(55.1)31.2340.8-6.6%8.6%
Systemwide Comparable Sales6.8%
Adjusted EBITDA48.7(7.7)5.846.9-3.7%12.1%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin13.4%13.8%3.1%

The Brazil division’s as reported revenues decreased 6.6%, impacted by the 14% year-over-year average depreciation of the Brazilian real. Excluding currency translation, revenues grew 8.6%, supported by systemwide comparable sales growth of 6.8%, well above inflation. The strong performance in comparable sales mainly resulted from intensified marketing initiatives that the Company anticipated would begin having an effect toward the end of the fourth quarter of 2018.

Marketing activities during the first quarter were focused on top-line growth and delivered strong comparable sales performance. At the same time, the Company continued elevating the family dining experience with innovative and compelling offerings across Arcos Dorados’ menu board. The Company accelerated the activity of digital offerings through the McDonald’s App, with over 11 million downloads to date. Other marketing activities included Lego 2 and Teen Titans in the Happy Meal, and the launch of the “Bacon Smokehouse” premium burger within the Signature collection.

As reported Adjusted EBITDA decreased 3.7% year-over-year and increased 12.1% on a constant currency basis. The Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 40 basis points to 13.8%, as efficiencies in Payroll costs, mainly resulting from higher productivity and lower labor claims, more than offset the shift in mix related to the marketing campaigns executed during the quarter.

NOLAD

Figure 4. NOLAD Division: Key Financial Results

(In millions of U.S. dollars, except as noted)

1Q18
(a)

Currency
Translation
(b)

Constant
Currency
Growth
(c)

1Q19
(a+b+c)

% As
Reported

% Constant
Currency

Total Restaurants (Units)522526
Total Revenues97.2(3.2)5.499.42.3%5.6%
Systemwide Comparable Sales3.9%
Adjusted EBITDA7.3(0.2)(0.3)6.7-8.2%-4.1%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin7.5%6.8%-10.3%

NOLAD’s as reported revenues increased 2.3%, as the negative effect of currency translation resulting from the 3% year-over-year average depreciation of the Mexican peso against the US dollar was more than offset by 5.6% constant currency growth. The division’s systemwide comparable sales increased 3.9%, driven by average check growth and positive traffic. This was the eighth consecutive quarter of strong comparable sales growth in Mexico, despite the calendar shift of the Easter holiday. As of the date of this press release, the growth momentum continues in this country.

In NOLAD, the Company continued executing marketing activities focused on increasing sales and guest counts. Initiatives included launches such as the ‘Filete de Pescado’ and the BigMac Tocino, which helped drive sales growth. During the quarter, the Company introduced a new affordability platform in Costa Rica which continues to perform in line with expectations. The dessert category and the Happy Meal performed well with McFlurry Kit Kat and Lego 2, respectively, among others.

With the ongoing macroeconomic headwinds in Panama and Costa Rica, the Company focused on retaining traffic, resulting in higher sales performance with an impact in margins.

As reported Adjusted EBITDA for the division decreased 8.2%, or 4.1% on a constant currency basis. The Adjusted EBITDA margin contracted 70 basis points to 6.8%, mainly due to the shift in mix and higher Occupancy and other operating expenses, partially offset by efficiencies in Payroll resulting from improvements in productivity.

SLAD

Figure 5. SLAD Division: Key Financial Results

(In millions of U.S. dollars, except as noted)

1Q18
(a)

Currency
Translation
(b)

Constant
Currency
Growth
(c)

1Q19

(a+b+c)

% As
Reported

% Constant
Currency

Total Restaurants (Units)391394
Total Revenues241.2(107.8)59.8193.2-19.9%24.8%
Systemwide Comparable Sales23.6%
Adjusted EBITDA23.0(9.3)2.416.2-29.6%10.4%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin9.5%8.4%-12.1%

SLAD’s as reported revenues decreased 19.9%, as constant currency growth of 24.8% was more than offset by a negative currency impact resulting from the 49% year-over-year average depreciation of the Argentine peso against the US dollar. The division’s systemwide comparable sales increased 23.6%, driven by average check growth.

The division’s marketing activities in the first quarter included a new phase of the McCombo del Día and the launch of the Bacon Smokehouse premium burger in the Signature collection. As part of the Company’s growth strategy, promotional activity was increased, including digital offerings through the McDonald’s app, which helped mitigate the soft consumer environment in Argentina. Also during the quarter, the Company launched specific promotions around Valentine’s Day and Women’s Day. The Happy Meal performed well with Lego 2 and Teen Titans. Marketing initiatives also included the launch of Buttermilk Chicken Strips and the McFlurry M&M and McFlurry Vizzio in the Dessert Category.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased 29.6% on an as reported basis and rose 10.4% in constant currency terms. The Adjusted EBITDA margin contracted 110 basis points to 8.4%, mainly due to a shift in mix resulting from promotional marketing campaigns, costs increases in Argentina, and to higher outside services and utility costs.

Caribbean Division

Figure 6. Caribbean Division: Key Financial Results

(In millions of U.S. dollars, except as noted)

1Q18
(a)

Currency
Translation
- Excl.
Venezuela
(b)

Constant
Currency
Growth -
Excl.
Venezuela
(c)

Venezuela
(d)

1Q19
(a+b+c+d)

% As
Reported

Total Restaurants (Units)348337
Total Revenues146.9(4.7)(0.4)(44.1)97.7-33.5%
Adjusted EBITDA(25.7)(0.4)1.628.33.9115.2%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin-17.5%3.9%122.8%

The Caribbean division’s results continue to be heavily impacted by Venezuela’s macroeconomic volatility, including the ongoing hyperinflationary environment and the country’s heavily regulated currency. As such, reported results may contain significant non-cash accounting charges to operations in this market. Due to the distortive effects that Venezuela represents, the discussion of the Caribbean division’s operating performance is focused on results that exclude the Company’s operations in this country.

Caribbean Division – excluding Venezuela

Figure 7. Caribbean Division - Excluding Venezuela: Key Financial Results

(In millions of U.S. dollars, except as noted)

1Q18
(a)

Currency
Translation
(b)

Constant
Currency
Growth
(c)

1Q19
(a+b+c)

% As
Reported

% Constant
Currency

Total Restaurants (Units)218217
Total Revenues99.7(4.7)(0.4)94.6-5.1%-0.4%
Systemwide Comparable Sales-1.2%
Adjusted EBITDA3.8(0.4)1.65.031.6%39.5%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin3.8%5.3%38.7%

As reported revenues in the Caribbean division, excluding Venezuela, decreased 5.1%, mainly due to the 10% year-over-year average depreciation of the Colombian peso against the US dollar. Comparable sales declined 1.2%, mainly due to an unfavorable comparison with last year’s quarter, when the Company experienced a boost in sales related to the power blackout that affected a significant number of households following Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and resulted in more frequent dining out.

During the quarter, the Company intensified the advertisement of its McCombo del Día campaign, through TV, radio and digital, amplifying the launch and increasing the awareness among customers. The division’s marketing activities included Lego 2 and Teen Titans for the Happy Meal and the launch of the McFlurry & Malteada Morenitas in the dessert category, among others. The Signature collection performed well with the introduction of the Champiñón Deluxe premium burger.

Adjusted EBITDA totaled $5.0 million, compared to $3.8 million in the same period of 2018. The Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 150 basis points to 5.3%, mainly driven by efficiencies in F&P costs, Payroll and G&A expenses.

New Unit Development

Figure 8. Total Restaurants (eop)*

March
2019

December
2018

September
2018

June
2018

March
2018

Brazil 968 968 939 933 929
NOLAD 526 524 521 522 522
SLAD 394 394 390 390 391
Caribbean 337 337 345 346 348
TOTAL2,2252,2232,1952,1912,190
* Considers Company-operated and franchised restaurants at period-end

The Company opened 69 new restaurants during the twelve-month period ended March 31, 2019, resulting in a total of 2,225 restaurants. Also during the period, the Company added 384 Dessert Centers, bringing the total to 3,133 units. McCafés totaled 265 units at the end of the first quarter.

Balance Sheet & Cash Flow Highlights

Cash and cash equivalents were $172.6 million at March 31, 2019. The Company’s total financial debt (including derivative instruments) was $584.9 million. Net debt (Total Financial Debt minus Cash and cash equivalents) was $412.2 million and the Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA ratio was 1.5x at the end of the reporting period.

Figure 9. Consolidated Financial Ratios

(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except ratios)

March 31December 31
20192018
Cash & cash equivalents 172,624 197,282
Total Financial Debt (i) 584,865 589,760
Net Financial Debt (ii) 412,241 392,478
Total Financial Debt / LTM Adjusted EBITDA ratio 2.1 2.3
Net Financial Debt / LTM Adjusted EBITDA ratio 1.5 1.5
(i)Total financial debt includes long-term debt and derivative instruments (including the asset portion of derivatives amounting to $57.9 million and $54.7 million as a reduction of financial debt as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively).
(ii) Total financial debt less cash and cash equivalents.

Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $28.0 million in the first quarter, while cash used in net investing activities totaled $36.6 million, which included capital expenditures of $36.0 million, compared to $23.8 million in the previous year’s quarter. Cash used in financing activities amounted to $15.8 million, including $14.0 million of treasury stock purchases during the quarter.

Quarter Highlights & Recent Developments

Share Repurchase Program

On May 22, 2018, the Board of Directors approved the adoption of a share repurchase program, pursuant to which the Company may repurchase, from time to time, up to $60 million of issued and outstanding Class A shares of no par value of the Company. The repurchase program began on this date and would expire at the close of business on May 22, 2019, however, it could terminate prior to such date. As of February 15, 2019, the Company purchased 7,993,602 shares amounting to $60 million. As a result, the repurchase program concluded.

Annual General Shareholders Meeting

The Company held its Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on April 22, 2019. All proposals were approved at the meeting.

Appointment of New Chief Marketing and Digital Officer

Santiago Blanco, 48, joined Arcos Dorados to serve as the new Chief Marketing and Digital Officer. Santiago brings 25 years of global experience in the US, Latin America and Asia to the Company through his 20-year tenure with The Coca-Cola Company, among other companies. Prior to joining Arcos Dorados, Santiago served as Chief Marketing, Digital & Communications Officer at Alsea, from 2017 to 2019. Mr. Blanco holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey and an MBA from University of Texas at Austin. Santiago replaced Dan Gertsacov, who decided to leave the Company for personal reasons.

New Institutional Website

On May 14, 2019, the Company launched a new institutional website found at www.arcosdorados.com.

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. To better discern underlying business trends, this release uses non-GAAP financial measures that segregate year-over-year growth into two categories: (i) currency translation, (ii) constant currency growth. (i) Currency translation reflects the impact on growth of the appreciation or depreciation of the local currencies in which we conduct our business against the US dollar (the currency in which our financial statements are prepared). (ii) Constant currency growth reflects the underlying growth of the business excluding the effect from currency translation.

Excluding Venezuela basis: due to the ongoing political and macroeconomic uncertainty prevailing in Venezuela, and in order to provide greater clarity and visibility on the Company’s financial and operating overall performance, this release focuses on the results on an “Excluding-Venezuela” basis, which is non-GAAP measure.

Adjusted EBITDA: 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 non-GAAP 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 income (expenses), net, and within general and administrative expenses in our statement of income: gains from sale or insurance recovery of property and equipment; write-offs of property and equipment; impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill; and incremental compensation related to the modification of our 2008 long-term incentive plan.

We believe Adjusted EBITDA facilitates company-to-company operating performance comparisons by backing out potential differences caused by variations such as capital structures (affecting net interest expense and other financial charges), taxation (affecting income tax expense) and the age and book depreciation of facilities and equipment (affecting relative depreciation expense), which may vary for different companies for reasons unrelated to operating performance. Figure 10 of this earnings release include a reconciliation for Adjusted EBITDA. For more information, please see Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation in Note 9 of our quarterly financial statements (6-K Form) filed today with the S.E.C.

About Arcos Dorados

Arcos Dorados is the world’s largest independent McDonald’s franchisee in terms of systemwide sales and number of restaurants, operating the largest quick service restaurant 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 over 2,200 McDonald’s-branded restaurants with over 90,000 employees and is 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/ir

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 and guidance for 2018. 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.

First Quarter 2019 Consolidated Results
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share data)

Figure 10. First Quarter 2019 Consolidated Results

(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share data)

For Three-Months ended
March 31,
20192018
REVENUES
Sales by Company-operated restaurants 695,384 807,061
Revenues from franchised restaurants 35,615 42,826
Total Revenues730,999849,887
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Company-operated restaurant expenses:
Food and paper (247,035) (285,267)
Payroll and employee benefits (142,056) (173,114)
Occupancy and other operating expenses (199,904) (216,622)
Royalty fees (39,329) (42,171)
Franchised restaurants - occupancy expenses (17,874) (19,155)
General and administrative expenses (52,359) (57,650)
Other operating (expenses) income, net (1,118) (43,837)
Total operating costs and expenses(699,675)(837,816)
Operating income31,32412,071
Net interest expense (12,446) (14,640)
Loss from derivative instruments 769 (98)
Foreign currency exchange results 1,538 8,177
Other non-operating expenses, net (85) 16
Income before income taxes21,1005,526
Income tax expense (8,876) (4,963)
Net income12,224563
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests (59) (45)
Net income attributable to Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.12,165518
Earnings per share information ($ per share):
Basic net income per common share 0.060.00
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding-Basic 204,035,213 211,072,508
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
Operating income 31,324 12,071
Depreciation and amortization 28,948 26,517
Operating charges excluded from EBITDA computation 347 18
Adjusted EBITDA60,61938,606
Adjusted EBITDA Margin as % of total revenues8.3%4.5%

First Quarter 2019 Consolidated Results – Excluding Venezuela
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share data)

Figure 11. First Quarter 2019 Consolidated Results - Excluding Venezuela

(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share data)

For Three-Months ended
March 31,
20192018
REVENUES
Sales by Company-operated restaurants 692,683 764,956
Revenues from franchised restaurants 35,260 37,799
Total Revenues727,943802,755
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Company-operated restaurant expenses:
Food and paper (247,265) (264,110)
Payroll and employee benefits (141,777) (169,644)
Occupancy and other operating expenses (198,654) (207,260)
Royalty fees (39,329) (43,108)
Franchised restaurants - occupancy expenses (17,748) (17,779)
General and administrative expenses (51,264) (55,574)
Other operating (expenses) income, net 1,078 (2,225)
Total operating costs and expenses(694,959)(759,700)
Operating income32,98443,055
Net interest expense (12,446) (14,640)
Loss from derivative instruments 769 (98)
Foreign currency exchange results 1,447 (1,824)
Other non-operating expenses, net (85) 14
Income before income taxes22,66926,507
Income tax expense (8,072) (12,896)
Net income14,59713,611
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests (59) (45)
Net income attributable to Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.14,53813,566
Earnings per share information ($ per share):
Basic net income per common share 0.070.06
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding-Basic 204,035,213 211,072,508
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
Operating income 32,984 43,055
Depreciation and amortization 28,424 24,956
Operating charges excluded from EBITDA computation 347 10
Adjusted EBITDA61,75568,021
Adjusted EBITDA Margin as % of total revenues8.5%8.5%

First Quarter 2019 Results by Division
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

Figure 12. First Quarter 2019 Consolidated Results by Division

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

1Q
Three-Months ended% Incr.Constant
March 31,/Currency
20192018(Decr)Incr/(Decr)%

Revenues

Brazil 340,764 364,683 -6.6% 8.6%
Caribbean 97,694 146,874 -33.5%
Caribbean - Excl. Venezuela 94,638 99,742 -5.1% -0.4%
NOLAD 99,356 97,151 2.3% 5.6%
SLAD 193,185 241,179 -19.9% 24.8%
TOTAL730,999849,887-14.0%
TOTAL - Excl. Venezuela727,943802,755-9.3%12.0%

Operating Income (loss)

Brazil 32,093 35,061 -8.5% 6.6%
Caribbean (1,079) (31,767) 96.6%
Caribbean - Excl. Venezuela 581 (783) -174.2% 192.5%
NOLAD 1,341 1,950 -31.2% -26.9%
SLAD 11,714 17,870 -34.5% 12.9%
Corporate and Other (12,745) (11,043) -15.4% -85.3%
TOTAL31,32412,071159.5%
TOTAL - Excl. Venezuela32,98443,055-23.4%-8.9%

Adjusted EBITDA

Brazil 46,904 48,727 -3.7% 12.0%
Caribbean 3,852 (25,651) 115.0%
Caribbean - Excl. Venezuela 4,988 3,764 32.5% 39.5%
NOLAD 6,748 7,295 -7.5% -4.2%
SLAD 16,153 22,985 -29.7% 10.6%
Corporate and Other (13,038) (14,750) 11.6% -34.8%
TOTAL60,61938,60657.0%
TOTAL - Excl. Venezuela61,75568,021-9.2%6.5%
Figure 13. Average Exchange Rate per Quarter*
BrazilMexicoArgentina
1Q19 3.77 19.20 39.00
1Q18 3.25 18.71 19.70
* Local $ per 1 US$

Summarized Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

Figure 14. Summarized Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

March 31December 31
20192018
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 172,624 197,282
Short-term investment - -
Accounts and notes receivable, net 61,079 84,287
Other current assets (1) 167,630 182,993
Total current assets401,333464,562
Non-current assets
Property and equipment, net 852,275 856,192
Net intangible assets and goodwill 41,231 41,021
Deferred income taxes 58,555 58,334
Derivative instruments 57,903 54,735
Leases right of use assets 848,111 -
Other non-current assets (2) 106,570 103,195
Total non-current assets1,964,6451,113,477
Total assets2,365,9781,578,039
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable 221,560 242,455
Taxes payable (3) 93,962 114,849
Accrued payroll and other liabilities 105,281 94,166
Other current liabilities (4) 23,271 24,527
Provision for contingencies 2,337 2,436
Financial debt (5) 14,017 14,879
Leases operating liabilities 61,989 -
Total current liabilities522,417493,312
Non-current liabilities
Accrued payroll and other liabilities 18,696 35,322
Provision for contingencies 27,004 26,073
Financial debt (6) 628,751 629,616
Deferred income taxes 772 957
Leases operating liabilities 802,955 -
Total non-current liabilities1,478,178691,968
Total liabilities2,000,5951,185,280
Equity

Class A shares of common stock

379,921 379,845
Class B shares of common stock 132,915 132,915
Additional paid-in capital 15,682 14,850
Retained earnings 402,666 413,074
Accumulated other comprehensive losses (506,226) (502,266)
Common stock in treasury (60,000) (46,035)
Total Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc shareholders’ equity364,958392,383
Non-controlling interest in subsidiaries 425 376
Total equity365,383392,759
Total liabilities and equity2,365,9781,578,039
(1) Includes "Other receivables", "Inventories", "Prepaid expenses and other current assets", and "McDonald's Corporation's indemnification for contingencies".
(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", "Current portion of long-term debt" and "Derivative instruments".
(6) Includes "Long-term debt, excluding current portion" and "Derivative instruments".

Contacts:

Investor Relations Contact
Patricio Iñaki Esnaola
Director of Investor Relations
Arcos Dorados
patricio.esnaola@ar.mcd.com
+54 11 4711 2561

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