8-K

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): April 6, 2016

McDONALD’S CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in 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)

(630) 623-3000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) 

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 7.01.  Regulation FD Disclosure.

On April 6, 2016, McDonald's Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release wherein Andrew J. McKenna, the non-executive Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”), announced that he will not stand for re-election at the 2016 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting.  The Board has named Mr. McKenna Chairman Emeritus effective following his retirement.  As Chairman Emeritus, Mr. McKenna will provide advisory services to the Board as may be requested from time to time, and will receive annual compensation of $100,000 to be delivered in the form of a stock equivalent benefit under the Company’s Director’s Deferred Compensation Plan.

A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99 Investor Release of McDonald's Corporation issued April 6, 2016:

Andrew J. McKenna to Retire from McDonald's Board of Directors

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:	April 7, 2016	By:	/s/ Denise A. Horne
			Denise A. Horne
			Corporate Vice President—Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99	Investor Release of McDonald's Corporation issued April 6, 2016: Andrew J. McKenna to Retire from McDonald's Board of Directors

EX-99

EXHIBIT 99

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
April 6, 2016	Media:	Becca Hary, 630-623-7293
	Investors:	Chris Stent, 630-623-3801

Andrew J. McKenna to Retire from McDonald’s Board of Directors

(OAK BROOK, Ill.) - Andrew J. McKenna, Chairman of the Board of McDonald’s Corporation, today announced that he has advised the Board that he has decided not to stand for re-election as a member of the Board at the Company’s Annual Shareholders’ Meeting to be held on May 26. Mr. McKenna has served as a Director for 25 years, and as Chairman for the past 12 years. The Board of Directors announced that it has named Mr. McKenna as Chairman Emeritus following his retirement and will elect a new independent Chairman following the election of Directors by shareholders at the Annual Meeting.

“Andy’s leadership helped guide McDonald’s through some noteworthy highs and some challenging times,” said Miles White, Chairman of the Governance Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors. “We thank Andy for his unwavering commitment and appreciate his willingness to continue sharing his insights with us.”

“Andy’s business integrity is an example for all of us to follow and we are deeply indebted for his tireless dedication and counsel,” said Steve Easterbrook, McDonald's President and CEO.

“It has been a privilege and honor to be part of McDonald’s growth and expansion throughout the years,” said Mr. McKenna. “I am confident that the Board will continue to deliver on our progress to enhance long-term shareholder value.”

About McDonald's

McDonald's is the world's leading global foodservice retailer with over 36,000 locations in over 100 countries. More than 80% of McDonald's restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business men and women.

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