UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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): October 19, 2004
McDONALD’S CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 1-5231 | 36-2361282 | ||
(State or Other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
One McDonald’s Plaza
Oak Brook, Illinois
(Address of principal executive offices)
60523
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (630) 623-3000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 19, 2004, McDonald’s Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting the Company’s third quarter 2004 results. The press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. Also filed herewith and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 99.2 is supplemental information for the third quarter ended September 30, 2004. The information furnished under this Item, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, shall be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
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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: October 19, 2004 | By: | /s/ David M. Pojman | ||
David M. Pojman Corporate Senior Vice President - - Controller | ||||
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Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. | ||
| 99.1 | News Release of McDonald’s Corporation issued October 19, 2004: | |
| McDonald’s Third Quarter EPS Rises 42% to New Record | ||
| 99.2 | McDonald’s Corporation: | |
| Supplemental Information, Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004 | ||
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