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MCDONALDS CORP — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from MCDONALDS CORP's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Shareholder Votes

MCDONALDS CORP shareholders rejected Advisory shareholder proposal regarding shareholders' right to act by written consent at the 2026-05-20 meeting.

“Proposal 5 : An advisory shareholder proposal regarding shareholders' right to act by written consent.”
Shareholder Votes

MCDONALDS CORP shareholders rejected Advisory shareholder proposal to adopt a policy for an Independent Chair at the 2026-05-20 meeting.

“Proposal 4 : An advisory shareholder proposal to adopt a policy for an Independent Chair.”
Shareholder Votes

MCDONALDS CORP shareholders approved Advisory proposal to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for 2026 at the 2026-05-20 meeting.

“Proposal 3 : An advisory proposal to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for 2026.”
Shareholder Votes

MCDONALDS CORP shareholders approved Advisory proposal to approve executive compensation at the 2026-05-20 meeting.

“Proposal 2 : An advisory proposal to approve executive compensation.”
Shareholder Votes

MCDONALDS CORP shareholders approved Election of 12 nominees to the Board of Directors at the 2026-05-20 meeting.

“Proposal 1 : The election of 12 nominees to the Company’s Board of Directors, each to hold office until the Company’s 2027 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting and until his or her successor has been elected and qualified.”
Earnings Releases

MCDONALDS CORP reported first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $6,517, net income $1,983, EPS $2.78.

“KEY FINANCIAL METRICS - CONSOLIDATED Dollars in millions, except per share data Quarters Ended March 31, 2026 2025 Inc/ (Dec) Inc/ (Dec) Excluding Currency Translation Revenues $ 6,517 $ 5,956 9 % 4 % Operating income 2,953 2,648 12 6 Net income 1,983 1,868 6 1 Earnings per share-diluted $ 2.78 $ 2.60 7 % 2 % Results included pre-tax charges of $47 million, or”

Manuel JM Steijaert was appointed as Executive Vice President – President, International Operated Markets at MCDONALDS CORP.

“The Board appointed Manuel JM Steijaert, currently the Company’s Executive Vice President – Global Chief Customer Officer, to replace Ms. McDonald as Executive Vice President – President, IOM, on or about May 1, 2025.”

Gillian (Jill) McDonald was appointed as Executive Vice President – Global Chief Restaurant Experience Officer at MCDONALDS CORP.

“the appointment of Gillian (Jill) McDonald as Executive Vice President – Global Chief Restaurant Experience Officer.”

John J. Mulligan retired as Director at MCDONALDS CORP.

“On January 13, 2025, Director John J. Mulligan notified McDonald’s Corporation (the “Company”) of his decision to retire from the Company’s Board of Directors, effective as of the date of the Company’s 2025 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting.”

Catherine A. Hoovel departed as principal accounting officer at MCDONALDS CORP.

“Ms. Hoovel will continue to serve as the Company’s principal accounting officer until her retirement, at which time Ms. Elting will assume the role of Vice President – Corporate Controller.”
Earnings Releases

MCDONALDS CORP reported the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $6,169, net income $1,929, EPS $2.66.

“KEY FINANCIAL METRICS - CONSOLIDATED Dollars in millions, except per share data Quarters Ended March 31, 2024 2023 Inc/ (Dec) Inc/ (Dec) Excluding Currency Translation Revenues $ 6,169 $ 5,898 5 % 4 % Operating income 2,736 2,532 8 8 Net income 1,929 1,802 7 7 Earnings per share-diluted $ 2.66 $ 2.45 9 % 9 % Results included pre-tax charges of $35 million, or”

Catherine A. Hoovel departed as Senior Vice President – Corporate Controller, Principal Accounting Officer at MCDONALDS CORP.

“On March 8, 2024, Catherine A. Hoovel notified McDonald’s Corporation (the “Company”) of her intention to retire from the Company as Senior Vice President – Corporate Controller, the Company’s Principal Accounting Officer, effective October 1, 2024.”
Earnings Releases

MCDONALDS CORP reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.

“On February 5, 2024, McDonald’s Corporation issued an investor release reporting its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

MCDONALDS CORP reported the nine months ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue 19,087.5, net income 6,429.8, EPS $8.76.

“30, 2023 2022 Inc/ (Dec) Inc/ (Dec) Excluding Currency Translation 2023 2022 Inc/ (Dec) Inc/ (Dec) Excluding Currency Translation Revenues $ 6,692.2 $ 5,872.1 14 % 11 % $ 19,087.5 $ 17,256.1 11 % 11 % Operating income 3,208.3 2,763.9 16 13 8,844.8 6,788.3 30 31 Net income 2,317.1 1,981.6 17 14 6,429.8 4,274.0 50 51 Earnings per share-diluted $ 3.17 $ 2.68”
Earnings Releases

MCDONALDS CORP reported the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue 6,692.2, net income 2,317.1, EPS $3.17.

“30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 2022 Inc/ (Dec) Inc/ (Dec) Excluding Currency Translation 2023 2022 Inc/ (Dec) Inc/ (Dec) Excluding Currency Translation Revenues $ 6,692.2 $ 5,872.1 14 % 11 % $ 19,087.5 $ 17,256.1 11 % 11 % Operating income 3,208.3 2,763.9 16 13 8,844.8 6,788.3 30 31 Net income 2,317.1 1,981.6 17 14 6,429.8 4,274.0 50 51 Earnings”

Richard H. Lenny retired as Director at MCDONALDS CORP.

“On August 21, 2023, Richard H. Lenny notified McDonald’s Corporation (the “Company”) of his retirement from the Company’s Board of Directors and all Committees thereof, effective as of October 31, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

MCDONALDS CORP reported six months ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $ 12,395.3, net income $ 4,112.7, EPS $ 5.60.

“KEY FINANCIAL METRICS - CONSOLIDATED Dollars in millions, except per share data Quarters Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 2022 Inc/ (Dec) Inc/ (Dec) Excluding Currency Translation 2023 2022 Inc/ (Dec) Inc/ (Dec) Excluding Currency Translation Revenues $ 6,497.5 $ 5,718.4 14 % 14 % $ 12,395.3 $ 11,384.0 9 % 11 % Operating income 3,104.1 1,711.8 81 82 5,636.5 4,024.4 40 43 Net income 2,310.4 1,188.0 94 95 4,112.7 2,292.4 79 83 Earnings per share-diluted $ 3.15 $ 1.60 97 % 98 % $ 5.60 $ 3.08 82 % 85 %”
Earnings Releases

MCDONALDS CORP reported quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $ 6,497.5, net income $ 2,310.4, EPS $ 3.15.

“KEY FINANCIAL METRICS - CONSOLIDATED Dollars in millions, except per share data Quarters Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 2022 Inc/ (Dec) Inc/ (Dec) Excluding Currency Translation 2023 2022 Inc/ (Dec) Inc/ (Dec) Excluding Currency Translation Revenues $ 6,497.5 $ 5,718.4 14 % 14 % $ 12,395.3 $ 11,384.0 9 % 11 % Operating income 3,104.1 1,711.8 81 82 5,636.5 4,024.4 40 43 Net income 2,310.4 1,188.0 94 95 4,112.7 2,292.4 79 83 Earnings per share-diluted $ 3.15 $ 1.60 97 % 98 % $ 5.60 $ 3.08 82 % 85 %”
Shareholder Votes

MCDONALDS CORP shareholders rejected An advisory shareholder proposal requesting poultry welfare disclosure. at the 2023-05-25 meeting.

“Proposal 11 : An advisory shareholder proposal requesting poultry welfare disclosure. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 192,835,432 306,717,766 6,709,364 99,035,889”
Shareholder Votes

MCDONALDS CORP shareholders rejected An advisory shareholder proposal requesting an annual report on global political influence. at the 2023-05-25 meeting.

“Proposal 10 : An advisory shareholder proposal requesting an annual report on global political influence. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 91,690,484 407,409,651 7,162,427 99,035,889”
Shareholder Votes

MCDONALDS CORP shareholders approved An advisory shareholder proposal requesting an annual report on lobbying activities. at the 2023-05-25 meeting.

“Proposal 9 : An advisory shareholder proposal requesting an annual report on lobbying activities. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 251,855,914 248,777,544 5,629,104 99,035,889”
Shareholder Votes

MCDONALDS CORP shareholders rejected An advisory shareholder proposal requesting a civil rights and returns to merit audit. at the 2023-05-25 meeting.

“Proposal 8 : An advisory shareholder proposal requesting a civil rights and returns to merit audit. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 12,170,232 486,963,678 7,128,652 99,035,889”
Shareholder Votes

MCDONALDS CORP shareholders rejected An advisory shareholder proposal requesting an annual report on "Communist China." at the 2023-05-25 meeting.

“Proposal 7 : An advisory shareholder proposal requesting an annual report on "Communist China." For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 15,015,395 481,599,759 9,647,408 99,035,889”
Shareholder Votes

MCDONALDS CORP shareholders rejected An advisory shareholder proposal requesting the adoption of an antibiotics policy (2 of 2). at the 2023-05-25 meeting.

“Proposal 6 : An advisory shareholder proposal requesting the adoption of an antibiotics policy (2 of 2). For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 92,933,247 404,922,989 8,406,326 99,035,889”
Shareholder Votes

MCDONALDS CORP shareholders rejected An advisory shareholder proposal requesting the adoption of an antibiotics policy (1 of 2). at the 2023-05-25 meeting.

“Proposal 5 : An advisory shareholder proposal requesting the adoption of an antibiotics policy (1 of 2). For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 82,630,167 415,215,641 8,416,754 99,035,889”
Shareholder Votes

MCDONALDS CORP shareholders approved An advisory proposal to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for 2023. at the 2023-05-25 meeting.

“Proposal 4 : An advisory proposal to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for 2023. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 575,767,461 28,274,983 1,256,007 0”
Shareholder Votes

MCDONALDS CORP shareholders approved An advisory proposal on the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation. at the 2023-05-25 meeting.

“Proposal 3 : An advisory proposal on the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation. Based on these results and the recommendation of the Company’s Board of Directors, the Company will hold annual advisory votes on executive compensation. . 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Abstain Broker Non-Votes 497,105,208 1,589,533 6,158,202 1,409,619 99,035,889”
Shareholder Votes

MCDONALDS CORP shareholders approved An advisory proposal to approve executive compensation for 2022. at the 2023-05-25 meeting.

“Proposal 2 : An advisory proposal to approve executive compensation for 2022. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 466,380,080 37,311,741 2,570,741 99,035,889”
Shareholder Votes

MCDONALDS CORP shareholders approved Election of 13 individuals to the Company’s Board of Directors, each to serve until the Company’s 2024 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting and until his or her successor has been elected and qualified. at the 2023-05-25 meeting.

“Proposal 1 : The election of 13 individuals to the Company’s Board of Directors, each to serve until the Company’s 2024 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting and until his or her successor has been elected and qualified. Name For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Anthony Capuano 501,470,575 2,873,242 1,918,745 99,035,889 Kareem Daniel 500,947,809 3,367,780 1,946,973 99,035,889 Lloyd Dean 486,914,221 17,417,995 1,930,346 99,035,889 Catherine Engelbert 497,639,058 6,772,591 1,850,913 99,035,889 Margaret Georgiadis 500,587,837 3,808,585 1,866,140 99,035,889 Enrique Hernandez, Jr. 439,659,359 64,669,859 1,933,344 99,035,889 Christopher Kempczinski 500,768,474 3,647,768 1,846,320 99,035,889 Richard Lenny 459,186,745 45,127,593 1,948,224 99,035,889 John Mulligan 499,462,592 4,879,818 1,920,152 99,035,889 Jennifer Taubert 501,406,639 3,019,077 1,836,846 99,035,889 Paul Walsh 498,214,007 6,119,226 1,929,329 99,035,889 Amy Weaver 501,322,206 3,083,304 1,857,052 99,035,889 Miles White 485,727,571 18,571,8”
Earnings Releases

MCDONALDS CORP reported the first quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $ 5,897.8, net income $ 1,802.3, EPS $2.45.

“KEY FINANCIAL METRICS - CONSOLIDATED Dollars in millions, except per share data Quarters Ended March 31, 2023 2022 Inc/ (Dec) Inc/ (Dec) Excluding Currency Translation Revenues $ 5,897.8 $ 5,665.6 4 % 8 % Operating income 2,532.4 2,312.6 10 14 Net income 1,802.3 1,104.4 63 69 Earnings per share-diluted $ 2.45 $ 1.48 66 % 72 % Results for 2023 included the”

John W. Rogers, Jr. retired as Director at MCDONALDS CORP.

“On March 27, 2023, Robert A. Eckert and John W. Rogers, Jr. notified McDonald’s Corporation (the “Company”) of their respective retirements from the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) and all Committees thereof, each effective as of the date of the Company’s 2023 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting.”

Robert A. Eckert retired as Director at MCDONALDS CORP.

“On March 27, 2023, Robert A. Eckert and John W. Rogers, Jr. notified McDonald’s Corporation (the “Company”) of their respective retirements from the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) and all Committees thereof, each effective as of the date of the Company’s 2023 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting.”
Earnings Releases

MCDONALDS CORP reported the year ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $ 23,182.6, net income 6,177.4, EPS $ 8.33.

“KEY FINANCIAL METRICS - CONSOLIDATED Dollars in millions, except per share data Quarters Ended December 31, Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 Inc/ (Dec) Inc/ (Dec) Excluding Currency Translation 2022 2021 Inc/ (Dec) Inc/ (Dec) Excluding Currency Translation Revenues $ 5,926.5 $ 6,009.1 (1) % 5 % $ 23,182.6 $ 23,222.9 — % 6 % Operating income 2,582.7 2,397.1 8 16 9,371.0 10,356.0 (10) (3) Net income 1,903.4 1,638.8 16 24 6,177.4 7,545.2 (18) (13) Earnings per share-diluted $ 2.59 $ 2.18 19 % 26 % $ 8.33 $ 10.04 (17) % (12) %”
Earnings Releases

MCDONALDS CORP reported the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $ 5,926.5, net income 1,903.4, EPS $ 2.59.

“KEY FINANCIAL METRICS - CONSOLIDATED Dollars in millions, except per share data Quarters Ended December 31, Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 Inc/ (Dec) Inc/ (Dec) Excluding Currency Translation 2022 2021 Inc/ (Dec) Inc/ (Dec) Excluding Currency Translation Revenues $ 5,926.5 $ 6,009.1 (1) % 5 % $ 23,182.6 $ 23,222.9 — % 6 % Operating income 2,582.7 2,397.1 8 16 9,371.0 10,356.0 (10) (3) Net income 1,903.4 1,638.8 16 24 6,177.4 7,545.2 (18) (13) Earnings per share-diluted $ 2.59 $ 2.18 19 % 26 % $ 8.33 $ 10.04 (17) % (12) %”
Earnings Releases

MCDONALDS CORP reported financial results for third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022.

“On October 27, 2022, McDonald’s Corporation issued an investor release reporting its results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022.”

Amy E. Weaver was elected as Director at MCDONALDS CORP.

“On the same date, the Board elected Anthony G. Capuano, Jennifer L. Taubert and Amy E. Weaver as Directors (the “New Directors”), effective October 1, 2022.”

Jennifer L. Taubert was elected as Director at MCDONALDS CORP.

“On the same date, the Board elected Anthony G. Capuano, Jennifer L. Taubert and Amy E. Weaver as Directors (the “New Directors”), effective October 1, 2022.”

Anthony G. Capuano was elected as Director at MCDONALDS CORP.

“On the same date, the Board elected Anthony G. Capuano, Jennifer L. Taubert and Amy E. Weaver as Directors (the “New Directors”), effective October 1, 2022.”

Sheila A. Penrose resigned as Director at MCDONALDS CORP.

“On August 17, 2022, Sheila A. Penrose notified McDonald’s Corporation (the “Company”) of her resignation from the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) and all Board Committees, effective September 30, 2022.”

Ian Borden changed role as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at MCDONALDS CORP.

“This is an amendment to Item 5.02(c) of the Form 8-K that was filed by McDonald’s Corporation (the “Company”) on June 27, 2022, which reported that on the same day, the Company announced that Ian Borden was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 1, 2022.”

Ian Borden changed role as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at MCDONALDS CORP.

“Ian Borden was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer”

Kevin Ozan was appointed as Senior Executive Vice President, Strategic Initiatives at MCDONALDS CORP.

“the Company announced that Mr. Ozan was appointed to a newly-created role of Senior Executive Vice President, Strategic Initiatives”

Kevin Ozan resigned as Chief Financial Officer at MCDONALDS CORP.

“Kevin Ozan, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, notified the Company that he will resign from his role as Chief Financial Officer, effective September 1, 2022.”

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