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ROBUST CASH FLOW
2010 2011 2012 2017**2009*2008
$1,400-
$1,600
$895
$903
$784
$767 $762
Our operating cash flows have proven to be quite durable over the past five years,
despite challenging economic and industry conditions. The strength of our cash flows
will enable us to continue investing in meaningful new-unit growth and remodeling
existing restaurants, while also returning substantial capital to shareholders through
dividends and share repurchase.
* 53-week year
** This page contains a forward-looking statement that, by its nature, involves risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in
or implied by such forward-looking statement.
($ in millions)
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