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Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. – Form 6-K Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements)
Reporting Period: Six months ended June 30, 2025
Business Overview: The Company operates and franchises McDonald's restaurants in Latin America and the Caribbean across 20 territories. Effective January 1, 2025, the Company entered into new 20-year Master Franchise Agreements (MFAs) with McDonald's Corporation, replacing prior agreements.

Key Financial Metrics

Note: Total Debt calculated as Short-term debt ($27,836) + Current portion of long-term debt ($6,051) + Long-term debt excluding current portion ($944,456) for 2025.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Total revenues increased by 1.2% year-over-year, driven by a 1.3% increase in company-operated restaurant sales ($2.12B vs $2.09B).
• Profitability Decline: Operating income decreased 24.1% to $107.6M, and Net Income dropped 33.8% to $36.5M. This was primarily due to higher operating costs (up 3.0%) and increased interest expenses.
• Debt Restructuring: The Company issued $600 million in 2032 Senior Notes in January 2025. Proceeds were used to redeem all outstanding 2027 Notes (approx. $379M principal) and fund general corporate purposes. Consequently, long-term debt increased significantly.
• Foreign Currency Impact: Foreign currency exchange results improved significantly, with a loss of $5.6M in 2025 compared to a loss of $19.1M in 2024. This was largely due to a positive foreign currency translation adjustment of $87.8M in Other Comprehensive Income.
• Segment Performance:
  • Brazil: Revenues declined 8.4% to $815.7M; Adjusted EBITDA fell 36.6% to $102.5M.
  • SLAD (South Latin America): Revenues grew 16.7% to $803.7M; Adjusted EBITDA increased 43.9% to $79.6M.
  • NOLAD (North Latin America): Revenues declined 2.2% to $599.5M; Adjusted EBITDA grew 23.2% to $67.5M.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Expansion Commitments: Under the new MFAs, the Company expects to open 90-100 restaurants in 2025 and has committed to reimaging at least 10% of eligible restaurants.
• Financial Covenants: The Company remains in compliance with all debt covenants, including a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of 2.05 and a Leverage Ratio of 3.53 as of June 30, 2025.
• Contingencies: Significant tax and labor contingencies exist, primarily in Brazil. As of June 30, 2025, the provision for contingencies was $33.2M. Management notes a reasonable possibility of loss in a range of $484M to $530M for certain tax, customs, and labor matters. Additionally, there are potential income tax assessments of $194M for fiscal years 2009-2017 that have not been formally claimed but remain subject to audit.
• Geopolitical Risks: Operations in Argentina and Venezuela face currency restrictions and inflationary pressures. While Argentina has seen recent deregulations, Venezuela continues to have price controls and limited cash repatriation capabilities.
• Subsequent Events: In July 2025, the Company acquired exclusive rights to operate in Saint Martin (NOLAD segment) and signed new long-term bank loans in Uruguay.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Debt Maturity Profile: Verify the impact of the new 2032 Notes (6.375% interest) on future interest expense and cash flow coverage.
• Brazil Performance: Investigate the drivers behind the significant decline in Brazil's Adjusted EBITDA (-36.6%) despite stable revenue in other regions.
• Tax Contingencies: Review the status of the $194M potential tax assessment and the $484M-$530M range of probable losses to assess potential future provisions.
• Argentina/Venezuela Exposure: Monitor the ability to repatriate cash and the impact of local inflation and currency controls on reported US dollar results.
• Capital Expenditures: Confirm progress on the commitment to open 90-100 new restaurants in 2025 and the associated capital requirements.