Arcos Dorados Announces Intent to Redeem All of Its Outstanding 5.875% Notes Due 2027 (CUSIP Nos. 03965U AC4 / G0457F AC1) (The “Redemption”)

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Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ARCO) has announced its intention to redeem all outstanding 5.875% senior notes due 2027. The redemption will be executed at a price equal to 100% of the outstanding principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest from October 4, 2024, to the redemption date of April 4, 2025. The company will send a formal notice of redemption to noteholders in accordance with the indenture governing the notes.

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MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ARCO) (“Arcos Dorados” or the “Company”) today announced its intent to redeem all of its outstanding 5.875% senior notes due 2027 (the “Notes”). A notice of redemption will be sent to the holders of the Notes in accordance with the requirements of the indenture governing the Notes (the “Indenture”). Pursuant to the terms of the Indenture, the Notes will be redeemed at a redemption price equal to 100% of the outstanding principal amount of the Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest (including Additional Amounts, if any) from October 4, 2024, to, but excluding the redemption date.

The anticipated redemption date is April 4, 2025.

This press release does not constitute or form part of any offer or invitation to purchase, or any solicitation of any offer to sell, the Notes or any other securities in the United States or any other country, nor shall it or any part of it, or the fact of its release, form the basis of, or be relied on or in connection with, any contract therefor.

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About Arcos Dorados

Arcos Dorados is the world’s largest independent McDonald’s franchisee, operating 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 with more than 2,400 restaurants, operated or franchised by the Company or by its sub-franchisees, that together employ more than 100,000 people (as of 09/30/2024). The Company is also committed to the development of the communities in which it operates, to providing young people their first formal job opportunities and to utilize its Recipe for the Future to achieve a positive environmental impact. Arcos Dorados is listed for trading 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 within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements often are proceeded by words such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “intends,” “assumes,” “will” or similar expressions. The forward-looking statements contained herein include statements about the Company’s Notes offering and its intended use of proceeds therefrom. 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. Some of the factors that could cause future results to materially differ from recent results or those projected in forward-looking statements are described in Arcos Dorados’ filings with the United States 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. In light of the risks and uncertainties described above, and the potential for variation of actual results from the assumptions on which certain of such forward-looking statements are based, investors should keep in mind that the results, events or developments disclosed in any forward-looking statement made in this document may not occur, and that actual results may vary materially from those described herein, including those described as anticipated, expected, targeted, projected or otherwise.

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Investor Relations Contact

Dan Schleiniger

VP of Investor Relations

Arcos Dorados

daniel.schleiniger@mcd.com.uy

Media Contact

David Grinberg

VP of Corporate Communications

Arcos Dorados

david.grinberg@mcd.com.uy

Source: Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.

FAQ

When will Arcos Dorados (ARCO) redeem its 5.875% senior notes?

The anticipated redemption date is April 4, 2025.

What is the redemption price for ARCO's 2027 notes?

100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest from October 4, 2024, to the redemption date.

Which notes are being redeemed by Arcos Dorados (ARCO)?

All outstanding 5.875% senior notes due 2027 (CUSIP Nos. 03965U AC4 / G0457F AC1).

How will ARCO noteholders be informed about the redemption?

A notice of redemption will be sent to noteholders according to the indenture requirements.