McDONALDS CORPORATION (NYSE:MCD) Files An 8-K Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
The following is a brief description of each matter voted upon at
the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting of McDonald’s Corporation (the
“Company”) held on May 24, 2017, as well as the number of votes
cast with respect to each matter.
the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting of McDonald’s Corporation (the
“Company”) held on May 24, 2017, as well as the number of votes
cast with respect to each matter.
Each of the eleven Directors proposed by the Company were
re-elected by the following votes to serve until the Company’s
2018 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting or until his or her respective
successor has been elected and qualified. The voting results were
as follows:
re-elected by the following votes to serve until the Company’s
2018 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting or until his or her respective
successor has been elected and qualified. The voting results were
as follows:
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Director Name
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Votes For
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Votes Against
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Abstentions
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Broker Non-Votes
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Lloyd Dean
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543,151,594
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15,863,999
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1,301,975
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129,156,967
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Stephen Easterbrook
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554,958,381
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4,170,682
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1,188,505
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129,156,967
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Robert Eckert
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549,459,425
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9,574,082
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1,284,061
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129,156,967
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Margaret Georgiadis
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556,930,646
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2,107,897
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1,279,025
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129,156,967
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Enrique Hernandez, Jr.
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528,301,562
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30,664,968
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1,351,038
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129,156,967
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Jeanne Jackson
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538,040,783
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21,041,500
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1,235,285
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129,156,967
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Richard Lenny
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546,244,120
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12,486,808
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1,586,640
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129,156,967
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John Mulligan
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556,239,932
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2,770,730
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1,306,906
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129,156,967
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Sheila Penrose
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552,869,859
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6,158,314
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1,289,395
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129,156,967
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John Rogers, Jr.
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537,764,749
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21,020,263
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1,532,556
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129,156,967
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Miles White
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487,377,831
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71,686,845
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1,252,892
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129,156,967
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The proposal regarding an advisory vote to approve the
compensation awarded to the Company’s named executive officers
for 2016 was approved by shareholders. The votes on this matter
were as follows: 530,816,389 votes for; 25,450,002 votes against;
4,051,177 abstentions; and 129,156,967 broker non-votes.
compensation awarded to the Company’s named executive officers
for 2016 was approved by shareholders. The votes on this matter
were as follows: 530,816,389 votes for; 25,450,002 votes against;
4,051,177 abstentions; and 129,156,967 broker non-votes.
The shareholders voted to approve holding annual shareholder
advisory votes on executive compensation. The votes on this
matter were as follows: 498,226,845 votes for one year; 1,935,630
votes for two years; 58,084,049 votes for three years; 2,071,044
abstentions; and 129,156,967 broker non-votes. In accordance with
the Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) recommendation, and
based on the results of the vote, the Company will hold an annual
advisory vote on the compensation of the named executive officers
listed in the proxy statement for the Annual Shareholders’
Meeting.
advisory votes on executive compensation. The votes on this
matter were as follows: 498,226,845 votes for one year; 1,935,630
votes for two years; 58,084,049 votes for three years; 2,071,044
abstentions; and 129,156,967 broker non-votes. In accordance with
the Board of Directors’ (the “Board”) recommendation, and
based on the results of the vote, the Company will hold an annual
advisory vote on the compensation of the named executive officers
listed in the proxy statement for the Annual Shareholders’
Meeting.
The proposal regarding an advisory vote to approve the material
terms of the performance goals for awards under the McDonald’s
Corporation 2012 Omnibus Stock Ownership Plan was approved by
shareholders. The votes on this matter were as follows:
540,166,766 votes for; 17,516,177 votes against; 2,634,625
abstentions; and 129,156,967 broker non-votes.
terms of the performance goals for awards under the McDonald’s
Corporation 2012 Omnibus Stock Ownership Plan was approved by
shareholders. The votes on this matter were as follows:
540,166,766 votes for; 17,516,177 votes against; 2,634,625
abstentions; and 129,156,967 broker non-votes.
The proposal regarding an advisory vote to approve the
appointment of Ernst Young LLP to serve as independent auditor
for 2017 was approved by shareholders. The votes on this matter
were as follows: 676,688,309 votes for; 10,713,585 votes against;
and 2,072,641 abstentions. There were no broker non-votes on this
matter.
appointment of Ernst Young LLP to serve as independent auditor
for 2017 was approved by shareholders. The votes on this matter
were as follows: 676,688,309 votes for; 10,713,585 votes against;
and 2,072,641 abstentions. There were no broker non-votes on this
matter.
The proposal regarding an advisory vote on a shareholder proposal
requesting a change to the vote-counting standard for shareholder
proposals was not approved by shareholders. The votes on this
matter were as follows: 52,059,626 votes for; 504,617,340 votes
against; 3,640,602 abstentions; and 129,156,967 broker non-votes.
requesting a change to the vote-counting standard for shareholder
proposals was not approved by shareholders. The votes on this
matter were as follows: 52,059,626 votes for; 504,617,340 votes
against; 3,640,602 abstentions; and 129,156,967 broker non-votes.
The proposal regarding an advisory vote on a shareholder proposal
regarding the threshold to call special shareholder meetings was
not approved by shareholders. The votes on this matter were as
follows: 266,433,288 votes for; 290,464,932 votes against;
3,419,348 abstentions; and 129,156,967 broker non-votes.
regarding the threshold to call special shareholder meetings was
not approved by shareholders. The votes on this matter were as
follows: 266,433,288 votes for; 290,464,932 votes against;
3,419,348 abstentions; and 129,156,967 broker non-votes.
The proposal regarding an advisory vote on a shareholder proposal
to issue a class of preferred stock with the right to elect its
own Director was not approved by shareholders. The votes on this
matter were as follows: 7,531,198 votes for; 549,345,511 votes
against; 3,440,859 abstentions; and 129,156,967 broker non-votes.
to issue a class of preferred stock with the right to elect its
own Director was not approved by shareholders. The votes on this
matter were as follows: 7,531,198 votes for; 549,345,511 votes
against; 3,440,859 abstentions; and 129,156,967 broker non-votes.
The proposal regarding an advisory vote on a shareholder proposal
requesting that the Board make all lawful efforts to implement
and/or increase activity on the Holy Land Principles was not
approved by shareholders. The votes on this matter were as
follows: 14,515,103 votes for; 513,753,082 votes against;
32,049,383 abstentions; and 129,156,967 broker non-votes.
requesting that the Board make all lawful efforts to implement
and/or increase activity on the Holy Land Principles was not
approved by shareholders. The votes on this matter were as
follows: 14,515,103 votes for; 513,753,082 votes against;
32,049,383 abstentions; and 129,156,967 broker non-votes.
The proposal regarding an advisory vote on a shareholder proposal
requesting the Board to update the Company’s policy regarding
use of antibiotics by its meat suppliers was not approved by
shareholders. The votes on this matter were as follows:
166,332,520 votes for; 370,675,130 votes against; 23,309,918
abstentions; and 129,156,967 broker non-votes.
requesting the Board to update the Company’s policy regarding
use of antibiotics by its meat suppliers was not approved by
shareholders. The votes on this matter were as follows:
166,332,520 votes for; 370,675,130 votes against; 23,309,918
abstentions; and 129,156,967 broker non-votes.
The proposal regarding an advisory vote on a shareholder proposal
requesting a report assessing the environmental impacts of
polystyrene foam beverage cups was not approved by shareholders.
The votes on this matter were as follows: 173,120,443 votes for;
363,150,657 votes against; 24,046,468 abstentions; and
129,156,967 broker non-votes.
requesting a report assessing the environmental impacts of
polystyrene foam beverage cups was not approved by shareholders.
The votes on this matter were as follows: 173,120,443 votes for;
363,150,657 votes against; 24,046,468 abstentions; and
129,156,967 broker non-votes.
The proposal regarding an advisory vote on a shareholder proposal
requesting a report on charitable contributions was not approved
by shareholders. The votes on this matter were as follows:
19,686,142 votes for; 518,515,727 votes against; 22,115,699
abstentions; and 129,156,967 broker non-votes.
requesting a report on charitable contributions was not approved
by shareholders. The votes on this matter were as follows:
19,686,142 votes for; 518,515,727 votes against; 22,115,699
abstentions; and 129,156,967 broker non-votes.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On May 24, 2017, the Company issued an Investor Release
announcing that on the same day the Board declared a quarterly
cash dividend. A copy of the Investor Release is attached as
Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K.
announcing that on the same day the Board declared a quarterly
cash dividend. A copy of the Investor Release is attached as
Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(d)
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Exhibits.
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Investor Release of McDonald’s Corporation issued May 24,
2017: |
McDonald’s Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
About McDONALD’S CORPORATION (NYSE:MCD)
McDonald’s Corporation (McDonald’s) operates and franchises McDonald’s restaurants. The Company’s restaurants serve a locally relevant menu of food and drinks sold at various price points in over 100 countries. The Company’s segments include U.S., International Lead Markets, High Growth Markets, and Foundational Markets and Corporate. The U.S. segment focuses on offering a platform for authentic ingredients that allows customers to customize their sandwiches. Its High Growth Markets segment includes its operations in markets, such as China, Italy, Korea, Poland, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, the Netherlands and related markets. The International Lead markets segment includes the Company’s operations in various markets, such as Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the United Kingdom and related markets. The Foundational markets and Corporate segment is engaged in operating restaurants and increasing convenience to customers, including through drive-thru and delivery. McDONALD’S CORPORATION (NYSE:MCD) Recent Trading Information
McDONALD’S CORPORATION (NYSE:MCD) closed its last trading session up +0.07 at 149.93 with 3,100,657 shares trading hands.