UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 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 14, 2004
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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 address, if changed since last proxy)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On September 14, 2004, McDonald’s Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing an increase in the Company’s annual cash dividend. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99 and is attached hereto.
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SIGNATURE
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 15, 2004 | By: | /s/ Peter J. Bensen Peter J. Bensen Corporate Vice President - Assistant Controller |
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Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. 99 | News Release of McDonald’s Corporation issued September 14, 2004: McDonald's Boosts Dividend 38% to 55 Cents Per Share, Dividend Has More Than Doubled Over TwoYears |
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