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Watch List Items. Brandon Honey Brandon Lee David Light Presented, December 4, 2008. McDonalds (NYSE: MCD). Overview. General Corporate Information Strategy Trends Valuation. General Corporate Information. Leading global foodservice retailer Serves 52mm people a day in 100 countries
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Watch List Items Brandon Honey Brandon Lee David Light Presented, December 4, 2008
Overview • General Corporate Information • Strategy • Trends • Valuation
General Corporate Information • Leading global foodservice retailer • Serves 52mm people a day in 100 countries • Headquartered in [Oakbrook, IL?] Source: Company website
Strategy • Expanding product offerings • Healthier menu transition • McCafe • Increased franchising • Many company operated store are being franchised, especially in Europe • Decreases top line, increases margins Source: Company filings
Thesis • Proven business model • Exceptional management • Franchising and new products driving possible bottom line growth • Removes a lot of food price risk • Solid dividend • Hits 4% when stock price gets to $50
Valuation • Currently at $57 • DCF yields a value of just under $50 • Given the state of the market, MCD has held up well • Should the stock price fall near or below $50, this warrants strong consideration