McDonald's Reports First Quarter 2015 Results

First quarter results included:

• Global comparable sales decrease of 2.3%, reflecting negative guest traffic in all major segments
• Consolidated revenues decrease of 11% (1% in constant currencies)
• Consolidated operating income decrease of 28% (20% in constant currencies) due to weaker operating performance and $195 million of strategic charges related to restaurant closings and other management actions
• Diluted earnings per share of $0.84, a decrease of 31% (23% in constant currencies), which includes strategic charges totaling $0.17 per share and a negative foreign currency translation impact of $0.09 per share. In constant currencies and excluding the strategic charges, earnings per share decreased $0.11 or 9%
• Return of $1.4 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases

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