Form 8-K January 17 2006
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): January 17, 2006
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McDONALD'S CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Delaware |
1-5231 |
36-2361282 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction |
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One McDonald's Plaza
Oak Brook, Illinois
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
60523
(Zip Code)
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(630) 623-3000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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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 January 17, 2006, McDonald’s Corporation (the "Company") issued an investor release reporting certain sales information for the month, quarter and year ended December 31, 2005, and preliminary earnings per share for the Fourth Quarter 2005. The investor release is furnished as Exhibit 99 and is attached hereto.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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99 |
Investor Release of McDonald’s Corporation issued January 17, 2006: |
McDonald’s Delivers Strong December Comparable Sales
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.
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McDONALD'S CORPORATION
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Date: |
January 18, 2006 |
By: |
/s/ Peter J. Bensen |
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Peter J. Bensen
Corporate Vice President -
Assistant Controller |
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. 99 |
Investor Release of McDonald’s Corporation issued January 17, 2006:
McDonald’s Delivers Strong December Comparable Sales |
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