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): October 29, 2001
McDONALD'S CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
Delaware 1-5231 36-2361282
(State of Incorporation) (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
One McDonald's Plaza
Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
(630) 623-3000
(Address and Phone Number of Principal Executive Offices)
Item 5. Other Events
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On October 29, 2001, McDonald's Corporation (the "Company") issued a press
release discussing outlook and announcing $5 billion share repurchase program.
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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(c) Exhibit:
99 Press Release dated October 29, 2001--McDonald's
Discusses Outlook and Announces $5 Billion Share Repurchase
Program
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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 30, 2001 By: Gloria Santona
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Gloria Santona
Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit No.
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99 News Release of McDonald's Corporation issued October 29, 2001:
McDonald's Discusses Outlook and Announces $5 Billion Share
Repurchase Program
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