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<DIV align=center><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><STRONG>UNITED STATES </STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><STRONG>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><STRONG>WASHINGTON, DC 20549 </STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><STRONG>FORM 8-K </STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><STRONG>CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT </STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><STRONG>TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE </STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><STRONG>SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 </STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): September 12, 2005</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><STRONG>McDONALD'S CORPORATION </STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><STRONG>1-5231</STRONG></FONT></DIV></TD>
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<DIV align=center><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><STRONG>36-2361282</STRONG></FONT></DIV></TD></TR>
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<DIV align=center><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">of Incorporation)</FONT></DIV></TD>
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<DIV align=center><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">File Number)</FONT></DIV></TD>
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<DIV align=center><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><STRONG>One McDonald's Plaza </STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><STRONG>Oak Brook, Illinois </STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><FONT id=TAB2 style="LETTER-SPACING: 9pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT>&nbsp;The Board of Directors of McDonald&#146;s Corporation (the "Company") elected Richard H. Lenny to the Company&#146;s Board of Directors effective September 12, 2005. Mr. Lenny is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Hershey Company.&nbsp;The Board also appointed&nbsp;Mr. Lenny&nbsp;to serve on the Audit Committee and the Corporate Responsibility Committee.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><FONT id=TAB1 style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"></FONT><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The press release announcing the&nbsp;election of Mr. Lenny to the Company&#146;s Board of Directors is furnished as Exhibit 99 and is attached hereto. </FONT></DIV>
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<TD><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">&nbsp;Press Release of McDonald&#146;s Corporation dated September 12, 2005:</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><FONT id=TAB1 style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt"></FONT><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">By: <U>/s/ Denise A. Horne&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </U></FONT></DIV></TD></TR>
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<DIV align=left><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Denise A. Horne</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Vice President, Associate General Counsel</FONT></DIV>
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Form 8K September 12 2005
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): September 12, 2005
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McDONALD'S CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware
1-5231
36-2361282
(State or Other Jurisdiction
(Commission
(IRS Employer
of Incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)
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One McDonald's Plaza
Oak Brook, Illinois
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
60523
(Zip Code)
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Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code:
(630) 623-3000
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Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (
see
General Instruction A.2. below):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
The Board of Directors of McDonald's Corporation (the "Company") elected Richard H. Lenny to the Company's Board of Directors effective September 12, 2005. Mr. Lenny is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Hershey Company. The Board also appointed Mr. Lenny to serve on the Audit Committee and the Corporate Responsibility Committee.
The press release announcing the election of Mr. Lenny to the Company's Board of Directors is furnished as Exhibit 99 and is attached hereto.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibits.
99
Press Release of McDonald's Corporation dated September 12, 2005:
Richard H. Lenny Elected to McDonald's Board of Directors
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
McDONALD'S CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date:
September 14, 2005
By:
/s/ Denise A. Horne
Denise A. Horne
Vice President, Associate General Counsel
and Assistant Secretary
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. 99
Press Release of McDonald's Corporation dated September 12, 2005:
Richard H. Lenny Elected to McDonald's Board of Directors
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