Arcos Dorados Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
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Systemwide Comparable Sales1 grew
12.1% versus the prior year, contributing to total company revenues of in the second quarter of 2025.$1.1 billion -
Digital channel sales (from Mobile App, Delivery and Self-order Kiosks) rose
7.9% year-over-year in US dollars and contributed more than60% of total systemwide sales in the quarter. - The Loyalty Program had 21.5 million registered members at the end of the second quarter of 2025, across six available markets.
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Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA1 was
and Net Income was$110.1 million , or$22.6 million per share, in the second quarter of 2025.$0.11 - Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA leverage ratio was a comfortable 1.4x as of June 30, 2025, which was among the factors cited in S&P’s ‘BBB-’ investment grade rating of Arcos Dorados debt.
- The Company opened 20 Experience of the Future (EOTF) restaurants in the quarter.
Message from Luis Raganato, Chief Executive Officer
The results we are reporting today demonstrate the strength of the Arcos Dorados business model. Each of our markets faced a unique set of operating conditions and each delivered strong results within the context of their individual environments. By staying true to our Purpose, we strengthened our bond with guests and expanded our brand preference throughout
Market share saw robust gains across the region according to our research, thanks to marketing and digital initiatives focused on value and Brand strength, together with an ever-growing Loyalty Program that is successfully increasing guest visit frequency. The Big Fest digital campaign, Minecraft Happy Meal (for both kids and adults) and the limited-time Formula One promotion all helped strengthen the brand attributes that keep guests coming back to our restaurants.
The diversified nature of our business model also drove strong profitability in the quarter, despite important cost pressures in some markets. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA declined as reported, but was up
Finally, our growth plan remains intact, and we opened 20 new EOTF restaurants in the period. This year’s growth trajectory also includes the addition of our 21st market: Saint Martin. We believe the choice of Arcos Dorados as the new operator in Saint Martin is a testament to our operational excellence and commitment to growth in the region. We remain convinced there is compelling growth potential for our business and our shareholders for many years to come.
1 For definitions, please refer to page 7 of this document. |
AD Holdings Inc. – Consolidated Key Financial Results
Figure 1 |
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(In millions of |
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2Q24 (a) |
Currency Translation (b) |
Constant Currency Growth (c) |
2Q25 (a+b+c) |
% As Reported |
% Constant Currency |
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Total Restaurants (Units) | 2,395 |
2,457 |
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Sales by Company-operated Restaurants | 1,060.7 |
(127.9) |
158.3 |
1,091.1 |
|
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Revenues from franchised restaurants | 50.2 |
(6.7) |
7.7 |
51.2 |
|
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Total Revenues | 1,110.9 |
(134.6) |
166.0 |
1,142.3 |
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Systemwide Comparable Sales |
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Adjusted EBITDA | 118.8 |
(11.5) |
2.8 |
110.1 |
- |
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Adjusted EBITDA Margin |
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|
-1.1 p.p. |
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Net income (loss) attributable to AD | 26.6 |
(6.7) |
2.7 |
22.6 |
- |
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Net income attributable to AD Margin |
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-0.4 p.p. |
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No. of shares outstanding (thousands) | 210,660 |
210,663 |
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EPS (US$/Share) | 0.13 |
0.11 |
Arcos Dorados’ total revenues reached
The Company’s Digital strategy continued to support sales growth. Digital channel sales rose
By the end of the second quarter of 2025, the Company’s Loyalty Program was active in
The Company’s digital channels supported campaigns designed to strengthen the bond with guests and adapt to changing consumer preferences. This included the Big Fest, which celebrated core favorites at a compelling value, resulting in increased Brand Preference, improved Brand Attributes and strong growth in both Mobile App downloads and Loyalty Program membership.
In
Arcos Dorados’ regional Formula 1 sponsorship also served to strengthen ties with families and guests of all ages. Capitalizing on the popularity of Formula 1, The Movie, the Company introduced a limited-edition sandwich and collectible race cars, exclusive to McDonald’s restaurants. The campaign was extremely successful, selling out in just a matter of days or weeks, in each market.
Finally, given the increasingly competitive nature of the dessert category, the Company remained committed to keeping its menu at an affordable price and brought innovation to its dessert platform by leveraging a favorite McDonald’s character with the Grimace Shake and by adding more local flavors to its McFlurry offerings.
Adjusted EBITDA declined in US dollars mainly due to margin pressure in
Net income attributable to the Company totaled
Arcos Dorados recorded earnings of
Notable items in the Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation
Included in Adjusted EBITDA: Brazil’s result in the second quarter of 2024 included a
Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter of 2025 included a
Excluded from Adjusted EBITDA: there were no notable items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA in either the second quarter of 2025 or the second quarter of 2024.
New Unit Development: Total and by Format1
Figure 2 | |||||
Jun. 30,
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Mar. 31,
|
Dec. 31,
|
Sep. 30,
|
Jun. 30,
|
|
1,191 |
1,179 |
1,173 |
1,160 |
1,150 |
|
NOLAD | 658 |
657 |
654 |
649 |
649 |
SLAD | 608 |
603 |
601 |
601 |
596 |
TOTAL | 2,457 |
2,439 |
2,428 |
2,410 |
2,395 |
1end of period, including company operated and franchised restaurants |
Figure 3 | ||||||||
as of Jun.30, 2025 |
Store Format* |
Total
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Ownership |
McCafes |
Dessert
|
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FS | IS | MS & FC |
Company
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Franchised |
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641 |
91 |
459 |
1,191 |
734 |
457 |
160 |
2,021 |
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NOLAD | 416 |
47 |
195 |
658 |
512 |
146 |
19 |
520 |
SLAD | 267 |
124 |
217 |
608 |
509 |
99 |
227 |
740 |
TOTAL | 1,324 |
262 |
871 |
2,457 |
1,755 |
702 |
406 |
3,281 |
*FS: Freestanding; IS: In-Store; MS: Mall Store; FC: Food Court. |
Arcos Dorados added 20 new EOTF restaurants to the Company’s footprint, including 18 free-standing units, in the second quarter of 2025. As of the end of June 2025, there were 1,732 EOTF restaurants in Arcos Dorados’ footprint, making up
Consolidated Debt and Financial Ratios
Figure 4 |
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(In thousands of |
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June 30, | December 31, | |
2025 |
2024 |
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Total Cash & cash equivalents (i) | 233,862 |
138,593 |
Total Financial Debt (ii) | 914,849 |
699,851 |
Net Financial Debt (iii) | 680,987 |
561,258 |
LTM Adjusted EBITDA | 473,773 |
500,100 |
Total Financial Debt / LTM Adjusted EBITDA ratio | 1.9 |
1.4 |
Net Financial Debt / LTM Adjusted EBITDA ratio | 1.4 |
1.1 |
LTM Net income attributable to AD | 130,135 |
148,759 |
Total Financial Debt / LTM Net income attributable to AD ratio | 7.0 |
4.7 |
Net Financial Debt / LTM Net income attributable to AD ratio | 5.2 |
3.8 |
(i) |
Total cash & cash equivalents include short-term investment. |
(ii) |
Total financial debt includes short-term debt, long-term debt and derivative instruments (including the asset portion of derivatives amounting to |
(iii) | Net financial debt equals total financial debt less total cash & cash equivalents. |
The Company’s net debt to Adjusted EBITDA leverage ratio ended the second quarter at a comfortable 1.4x, up from 1.1x at year-end 2024.
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2025, the net cash provided by operating activities totaled
Recent Developments
Appointment of Luis Raganato as Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
On June 6, 2025, Arcos Dorados’ Board of Directors announced the appointment of Luis Raganato as CEO, effective July 1, 2025. He succeeded Marcelo Rabach who served as CEO from July 2019 to June 2025. Prior to his promotion, Mr. Raganato was Arcos Dorados’ Chief Operating Officer.
Appointment of Carlos Gonzalez as Chief Operating Officer (COO)
On June 6, 2025, Arcos Dorados’ Board of Directors also announced the appointment of Mr. Carlos Gonzalez, as COO, to succeed Mr. Raganato, effective July 1, 2025. Prior to his appointment, Mr.
Appointment of Francisco Staton as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
In July 2025, Mr. Francisco Staton assumed a new management role as Chief Strategy Officer for Arcos Dorados, reporting directly to Mr. Raganato. Mr. Staton is a member of the Company’s Board of Directors and previously held several senior leadership positions within the Company.
Acquisition of Saint Martin
In July 2025, the Company acquired 3 restaurants and the exclusive rights to operate or sub-franchise McDonald’s restaurants in Saint Martin, making it the twenty-first territory in the Company’s footprint. This new territory will be managed by the North Latin American Division.
S&P Global Rating Action
In July 2025, S&P Global Ratings assigned a long-term issuer credit rating of ‘BBB-’ with a Stable Outlook to the Company. This marks the Company’s second investment grade rating, following Fitch Ratings’ upgrade to ‘BBB-’ in January 2025, thereby achieving full investment grade status.
2024 Social Impact and Sustainable Development Report
In July 2025, Arcos Dorados published its Social Impact and Sustainable Development Report for 2024. The report includes information audited by EY and provides an update on the progress related to initiatives and implementation of the six pillars of the Company’s “Recipe for the Future” ESG Platform. The full report can be downloaded at www.recipeforthefuture.com.
Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Webcast
A webcast to discuss the information contained in this press release will be held today, August 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET. In order to access the webcast, members of the investment community should follow this link: Arcos Dorados Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Webcast.
A replay of the webcast will be available later today in the investor section of the Company’s website: https://ir.arcosdorados.com/.
Definitions
In analyzing business trends, management considers a variety of performance and financial measures which are considered to be non-GAAP including: Adjusted EBITDA, Constant Currency basis, Systemwide sales, and Systemwide comparable sales growth.
Adjusted EBITDA: In addition to financial measures prepared in accordance with the general accepted accounting principles (GAAP), this press release and the accompanying tables use a non-GAAP financial measure titled ‘Adjusted EBITDA’. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA to facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period.
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as the Company’s operating income plus depreciation and amortization plus/minus the following losses/gains: gains from sale or insurance recovery of property and equipment, write-offs of long-lived assets, and impairment of long-lived assets.
Management believes 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 financing results), 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 5 of this earnings release includes a reconciliation for Adjusted EBITDA. For more information, please see Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation in Note 9 – Segment and geographic information – of our financial statements (6-K Form) filed today with the S.E.C.
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 and (ii) constant currency growth. (i) Currency translation reflects the impact on growth of the appreciation or depreciation of the local currencies in which the Company conducts its business against the US dollar (the currency in which the Company’s financial statements are prepared). (ii) Constant currency growth reflects the underlying growth of the business excluding the effect from currency translation. The Company also calculates variations as a percentage in constant currency, which are also considered to be non-GAAP measures, to provide a more meaningful analysis of its business by identifying the underlying business trends, without distortion from the effect of foreign currency fluctuations.
Systemwide sales: Systemwide sales represent measures for both Company-operated and sub-franchised restaurants. While sales by sub-franchisees are not recorded as revenues by the Company, management believes the information is important in understanding its financial performance because these sales are the basis on which it calculates and records sub-franchised restaurant revenues and are indicative of the financial health of its sub-franchisee base.
Systemwide comparable sales growth: this non-GAAP measure, refers to the change, on a constant currency basis, in Company-operated and sub-franchised restaurant sales in one period from a comparable period for restaurants that have been open for thirteen months or longer (year-over-year basis) including those temporarily closed. Management believes it is a key performance indicator used within the retail industry and is indicative of the success of the Company’s initiatives as well as local economic, competitive and consumer trends. Sales by sub-franchisees are not recorded as revenues by the Company.
About Arcos Dorados
Arcos Dorados is the world’s largest independent McDonald’s franchisee, operating the largest quick service restaurant chain in
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 expectation for revenue generation and its outlook and guidance for 2025. 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.
Second Quarter 2025 Consolidated Results
Figure 5 |
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(In thousands of |
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For Three-Months ended | For Six-Months ended | ||||
June 30, | June 30, | ||||
2025 |
2024 |
2025 |
2024 |
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REVENUES | |||||
Sales by Company-operated restaurants | 1,091,113 |
1,060,709 |
2,118,644 |
2,092,131 |
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Revenues from franchised restaurants | 51,183 |
50,192 |
100,244 |
100,126 |
|
Total Revenues | 1,142,296 |
1,110,901 |
2,218,888 |
2,192,257 |
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OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES | |||||
Company-operated restaurant expenses: | |||||
Food and paper | (396,564) |
(372,926) |
(763,176) |
(733,913) |
|
Payroll and employee benefits | (206,461) |
(193,538) |
(404,210) |
(395,498) |
|
Occupancy and other operating expenses | (319,746) |
(315,558) |
(627,811) |
(614,611) |
|
Royalty fees | (66,455) |
(66,361) |
(129,866) |
(131,364) |
|
Franchised restaurants - occupancy expenses | (21,028) |
(20,285) |
(42,072) |
(42,275) |
|
General and administrative expenses | (77,530) |
(72,954) |
(150,855) |
(141,612) |
|
Other operating income, net | 7,948 |
4,940 |
6,709 |
8,786 |
|
Total operating costs and expenses | (1,079,836) |
(1,036,682) |
(2,111,281) |
(2,050,487) |
|
Operating income | 62,460 |
74,219 |
107,607 |
141,770 |
|
Net interest expense and other financing results | (18,483) |
(14,141) |
(35,075) |
(30,579) |
|
Gain from derivative instruments | 1,344 |
3,182 |
1,454 |
1,249 |
|
Foreign currency exchange results | (3,666) |
(18,117) |
(5,627) |
(19,115) |
|
Other non-operating expenses, net | (481) |
(223) |
(603) |
(652) |
|
Income before income taxes | 41,174 |
44,920 |
67,756 |
92,673 |
|
Income tax expense, net | (18,486) |
(18,145) |
(30,991) |
(37,106) |
|
Net income | 22,688 |
26,775 |
36,765 |
55,567 |
|
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | (101) |
(143) |
(248) |
(426) |
|
Net income attributable to Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. | 22,587 |
26,632 |
36,517 |
55,141 |
|
Net income attributable to Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. Margin as % of total revenues |
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|
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Earnings per share information ($ per share): | |||||
Basic net income per common share |
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding-Basic | 210,663,057 |
210,660,444 |
210,663,057 |
210,658,096 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation | |||||
Net income attributable to Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. | 22,587 |
26,632 |
36,517 |
55,141 |
|
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | 101 |
143 |
248 |
426 |
|
Income tax expense, net | 18,486 |
18,145 |
30,991 |
37,106 |
|
Other non-operating expenses, net | 481 |
223 |
603 |
652 |
|
Foreign currency exchange results | 3,666 |
18,117 |
5,627 |
19,115 |
|
Gain from derivative instruments | (1,344) |
(3,182) |
(1,454) |
(1,249) |
|
Net interest expense and other financing results | 18,483 |
14,141 |
35,075 |
30,579 |
|
Depreciation and amortization | 47,913 |
45,202 |
94,208 |
88,293 |
|
Operating charges excluded from EBITDA computation | (262) |
(639) |
(425) |
(2,346) |
|
Adjusted EBITDA | 110,111 |
118,782 |
201,390 |
227,717 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA Margin as % of total revenues |
|
|
|
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Second Quarter 2025 Results by Division and Average Exchange Rates per Quarter
Figure 6 |
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(In thousands of |
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For Three-Months ended | as | Constant | For Six-Months ended | as | Constant | |||
June 30, | reported | Currency | June 30, | reported | Currency | |||
2025 |
2024 |
Incr/(Decr)% |
Incr/(Decr)% |
2025 |
2024 |
Incr/(Decr)% |
Incr/(Decr)% |
|
Revenues | ||||||||
415,387 |
441,990 |
- |
|
815,689 |
890,927 |
- |
|
|
NOLAD | 317,829 |
310,205 |
|
|
599,529 |
612,926 |
- |
|
SLAD | 409,080 |
358,706 |
|
|
803,670 |
688,404 |
|
|
TOTAL | 1,142,296 |
1,110,901 |
|
|
2,218,888 |
2,192,257 |
|
|
Operating Income (loss) | ||||||||
34,118 |
68,194 |
- |
- |
67,096 |
125,236 |
- |
- |
|
NOLAD | 27,569 |
13,191 |
|
|
40,428 |
31,174 |
|
|
SLAD | 27,354 |
19,719 |
|
|
52,423 |
34,161 |
|
|
Corporate and Other | (26,581) |
(26,885) |
|
- |
(52,340) |
(48,801) |
- |
- |
TOTAL | 62,460 |
74,219 |
- |
- |
107,607 |
141,770 |
- |
- |
Adjusted EBITDA | ||||||||
52,954 |
86,168 |
- |
- |
102,523 |
161,614 |
- |
- |
|
NOLAD | 41,238 |
26,161 |
|
|
67,478 |
54,763 |
|
|
SLAD | 40,533 |
30,571 |
|
|
79,593 |
55,312 |
|
|
Corporate and Other | (24,614) |
(24,118) |
- |
- |
(48,204) |
(43,972) |
- |
- |
TOTAL | 110,111 |
118,782 |
- |
|
201,390 |
227,717 |
- |
- |
Figure 7 |
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Systemwide Comparable Sales | For Three-Months ended | |
June 30, | ||
2025 |
2024 |
|
|
|
|
NOLAD |
|
|
SLAD |
|
|
TOTAL |
|
|
Figure 8 |
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period average local currency per US$ |
|||
2Q25 |
5.66 |
19.49 |
1,150.22 |
2Q24 |
5.22 |
17.26 |
885.90 |
Summarized Consolidated Balance Sheet
Figure 9 |
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(In thousands of |
||
June 30, | December 31, |
|
2025 |
2024 |
|
ASSETS | ||
Current assets | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 147,052 |
135,064 |
Short-term investments | 86,810 |
3,529 |
Accounts and notes receivable, net | 156,314 |
119,441 |
Other current assets (1) | 232,003 |
209,953 |
Derivative instruments | 1,500 |
416 |
Total current assets | 623,679 |
468,403 |
Non-current assets | ||
Property and equipment, net | 1,238,288 |
1,127,042 |
Net intangible assets and goodwill | 144,143 |
66,644 |
Deferred income taxes | 111,215 |
90,287 |
Derivative instruments | 66,462 |
79,874 |
Equity method investments | 15,816 |
14,346 |
Leases right of use asset | 1,053,998 |
949,977 |
Other non-current assets (2) | 118,819 |
96,081 |
2,748,741 |
2,424,251 |
|
Total assets | 3,372,420 |
2,892,654 |
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||
Current liabilities | ||
Accounts payable | 313,225 |
347,895 |
Taxes payable (3) | 131,719 |
118,466 |
Accrued payroll and other liabilities | 149,555 |
113,259 |
Royalties payable to McDonald’s Corporation | 27,208 |
20,860 |
Provision for contingencies | 1,306 |
1,199 |
Interest payable | 18,328 |
7,798 |
Financial debt (4) | 37,456 |
64,167 |
Operating lease liabilities | 99,784 |
92,280 |
Total current liabilities | 778,581 |
765,924 |
Non-current liabilities | ||
Accrued payroll and other liabilities | 88,841 |
20,928 |
Provision for contingencies | 31,934 |
29,157 |
Financial debt (5) | 945,355 |
715,974 |
Deferred income taxes | 1,956 |
2,084 |
Operating lease liabilities | 944,111 |
849,158 |
Total non-current liabilities | 2,012,197 |
1,617,301 |
Total liabilities | 2,790,778 |
2,383,225 |
Equity | ||
Class A shares of common stock | 389,967 |
389,967 |
Class B shares of common stock | 132,915 |
132,915 |
Additional paid-in capital | 8,659 |
8,659 |
Retained earnings | 650,347 |
664,390 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (582,283) |
(668,484) |
Common stock in treasury | (19,367) |
(19,367) |
Total Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc shareholders’ equity | 580,238 |
508,080 |
Non-controlling interest in subsidiaries | 1,404 |
1,349 |
Total equity | 581,642 |
509,429 |
Total liabilities and equity | 3,372,420 |
2,892,654 |
(1) |
Includes "Other receivables", "Inventories" and "Prepaid expenses and other current assets”. |
(2) | Includes "Miscellaneous" and "Collateral deposits". |
(3) | Includes "Income taxes payable" and "Other taxes payable". |
(4) | Includes "Short-term debt”, “Current portion of long-term debt" and "Derivative instruments”. |
(5) | Includes "Long-term debt, excluding current portion" and "Derivative instruments". |
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