# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000063908
**File Stem:** 0000063908-26-000028
**Filing Date:** 2026-2
**Character Count:** 8680
**Document Hash:** 07bd1c74400861ef8aeb3ca940679915
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000063908-26-000028.hdr.sgml**: 20260210

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000063908-26-000028

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 13

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260204

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260210

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260210

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** MCDONALDS CORP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000063908
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** RETAIL-EATING PLACES [5812]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 07 Trade & Services
- **EIN:** 362361282
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-05231
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26613908

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 110 NORTH CARPENTER STREET
- **CITY:** CHICAGO
- **STATE:** IL
- **ZIP:** 60607
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 630 623 3000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 110 NORTH CARPENTER STREET
- **CITY:** CHICAGO
- **STATE:** IL
- **ZIP:** 60607

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**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): February 4, 2026** 

**McDONALD'S CORPORATION** 

**(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)**

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| **Delaware** | **1-5231** | **36-2361282** |
| **(State or Other Jurisdiction<br>of Incorporation)** | **(Commission<br>File Number)** | **(IRS Employer<br>Identification No.)** |

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**110 North Carpenter Street** 

**Chicago, Illinois** 

**(Address of Principal Executive Offices)**

**60607** 

**(Zip Code)**

**(630) 623-3000** 

**(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)** 

**Not Applicable**

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

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (*see* General Instruction A.2. below):

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☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| **Title of each class** | **Trading Symbol(s)** | **Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| Common Stock, $0.01 par value | MCD | New York Stock Exchange |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. □

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**Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.**

(d) On February 4, 2026, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of McDonald's Corporation (the "Company") increased the size of the Company's Board to a total of 12 Directors, effective February 4, 2026. At the same meeting, the Board elected James D. Farley, Jr., as a Director, also effective February 4, 2026. The Board has not elected Mr. Farley to any Board Committees at this time.

The Board determined that Mr. Farley is independent as defined by the New York Stock Exchange listing standards. He does not have any material relationships with the Company, and there are no transactions between Mr. Farley and the Company that would be required to be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. There is also no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Farley and the Company pursuant to which he was selected as a Director. Mr. Farley will receive compensation generally consistent with that received by non-employee Directors, as described in the Company's most recent Proxy Statement for the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, as may be modified by the Board for all non-executive Directors, from time to time.

A copy of the press release issued by the Company on February 10, 2026, announcing Mr. Farley's election, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

**Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

**(d) *Exhibits*.**

**<u>[99.1 Press Release of McDonald's Corporation issued February](exhibit991toform8k02102026.htm)[10](exhibit991toform8k02102026.htm)[, 2](exhibit991toform8k02102026.htm)[026: James D. Farley, Jr. Elected to McDonald's Board of Directors](exhibit991toform8k02102026.htm)</u>**

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**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.

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| | | **McDONALD'S CORPORATION** | **McDONALD'S CORPORATION** |
| | | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Registrant) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Registrant) |
| Date: | February 10, 2026 | By: | /s/ Jeffrey J. Pochowicz |
|  |  |  | Jeffrey J. Pochowicz<br>Vice President – Associate General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |

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## Exhibit 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

**James D. Farley, Jr. Elected to McDonald's Board of Directors** 

**CHICAGO, IL – February 10, 2026:** McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) today announced the election of James D. Farley, Jr., to its Board of Directors, effective February 4, 2026.

Mr. Farley currently serves as President and CEO of Ford Motor Company and sits on Ford's Board of Directors, where he is guiding the company's Ford+ transformation, a strategy centered on digital innovation, customer-centric design, and operational modernization. He brings more than 30 years of experience leading complex global organizations and transforming iconic consumer brands. He previously served as chief operating officer and president of new businesses, technology and strategy teams.

Earlier in his career at Ford, Farley held leadership roles overseeing Ford Europe, Middle East, and Africa; Global Marketing, Sales & Service; the ongoing reinvention of the Lincoln brand; and Ford's operations in Canada, Mexico, and South America.

Prior to Ford, he spent nearly two decades at Toyota and Lexus in brand marketing and product leadership.

"Jim brings invaluable experience balancing innovation with operational excellence, modernizing customer experience, engaging independent operators, and harnessing technology to improve systems at scale," said Chris Kempczinski, Chairman and CEO of McDonald's Corporation. "His leadership in optimizing a business today while building tomorrow will be useful as we continue to drive momentum across our business."

"McDonald's is one of the most admired and recognized brands in the world," said Farley. "I've long respected how the company balances scale with local entrepreneurship and tradition with innovation. I'm honored to join their world-class values-based Board and look forward to contributing to McDonald's next era of growth."

His election brings the Board to a total of 12 members, each contributing diverse experience and expertise that strengthen McDonald's long-term strategic direction. The Board continuously focuses on thoughtful director succession planning to ensure it reflects the skills needed to guide the Company's future. Notably, half of McDonald's directors have joined since 2022, reinforcing the Board's commitment to refreshment and future-ready governance.

**About McDonald's**

McDonald's is the world's leading global foodservice retailer with over 45,000 locations in over 100 countries. Approximately 95% of McDonald's restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business owners.

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