SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 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): December 17, 2002
McDONALD'S CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
| Delaware (State of Incorporation) |
1-5231 (Commission File No.) |
36-2361282 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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One McDonald's Plaza Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 (630) 623-3000 (Address and Phone Number of Principal Executive Offices) |
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On December 17, 2002, McDonald's Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the Company's fourth quarter 2002 update. The press release is filed as Exhibit 99 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
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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) |
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Date: December 17, 2002 |
By: |
/s/ MATTHEW H. PAULL Matthew H. Paull Corporate Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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| Exhibit No. |
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| 99 | News Release of McDonald's Corporation issued December 17, 2002: McDonald's Fourth Quarter 2002 Update |
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