McDonald's reported the following third quarter highlights:
-- Global comparable sales increased 3.8% with the U.S. up 2.5%, Europe up
5.8% and Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa up 2.2%
-- Consolidated operating income increased 6% (11% in constant currencies)
over the prior year
-- Earnings per share of $1.15, a 10% increase (14% in constant currencies)
over the prior year
-- The quarterly cash dividend increased 10% to $0.55 per share - the
equivalent of $2.20 per share annually - effective fourth quarter 2009
-- Approximately $1.3 billion returned to shareholders through share
repurchases and dividends
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