Form DEFA14A MCDONALDS CORP

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 14A

 

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.           )

 

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McDONALD’S CORPORATION
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On May 24, 2022, McDonald’s Corporation (“McDonald’s”) issued a statement to the media, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 1.

 

Exhibit 1

 

Diversity, equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace culture are at the heart of McDonald’s core values. We are serious about holding ourselves accountable to our public commitments to drive equitable opportunity for all – commitments we make public, along with our transparent disclosures of diversity, equity and inclusion data, on our corporate website. Our executive compensation is linked to improving representation of women and historically underrepresented groups in leadership, and we are committed to maintaining equal pay for women and historically underrepresented groups. We’re continuing to increase purchases from diverse-owned suppliers, and we’ve launched a franchisee recruitment initiative to help increase the number of new diverse franchisees. While we’ve made good progress thus far, we will remain focused on continued action to accelerate meaningful and overdue societal change.

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This document contains forward-looking statements about future events and circumstances. Generally speaking, any statement not based upon historical fact is a forward-looking statement. In particular, statements regarding McDonald’s plans, strategies, prospects and expectations regarding its business and industry are forward-looking statements. They reflect McDonald’s expectations, are not guarantees of performance and speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, McDonald’s does not undertake to update such forward-looking statements. You should not rely unduly on forward-looking statements. McDonald’s business results are subject to a variety of risks, including those that are described in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING PROXY SOLICITATION

 

McDonald’s has filed a definitive proxy statement and WHITE proxy card with the SEC in connection with its solicitation of proxies for its 2022 Annual Meeting. MCDONALD’S SHAREHOLDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT (AND ANY AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO), THE ACCOMPANYING WHITE PROXY CARD AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. McDonald’s shareholders may obtain a copy of the definitive proxy statement (and any amendments and supplements thereto), the accompanying WHITE proxy card and other relevant documents filed by McDonald’s with the SEC without charge from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. McDonald’s shareholders may also obtain a copy of these documents without charge by sending a request to [email protected] or visiting the investor section of the McDonald’s website at www.investor.mcdonalds.com.

 

CERTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING PARTICIPANTS

 

McDonald’s, its Directors and certain of its executive officers are participants in the solicitation of proxies from McDonald’s shareholders in connection with the matters to be considered at the 2022 Annual Meeting. Information regarding the ownership of McDonald’s Directors and executive officers in McDonald’s common stock is included in the definitive proxy statement for its 2022 Annual Meeting, filed with the SEC on April 8, 2022, which can be found through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Changes to such ownership have been or will be reflected on Statements of Changes in Beneficial Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC. Details concerning the nominees of the McDonald’s Board of Directors for election at the 2022 Annual Meeting are also included in such definitive proxy statement.

 

 

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