McDonald's Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

OAK BROOK, Ill., July 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, McDonald's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.85 per share of common stock payable on September 16, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 1, 2015.

Upcoming Communications

McDonald's plans to release second quarter results before the market opens on July 23, 2015 and will host an investor webcast. This webcast will be broadcast live and available for replay for a limited time thereafter at www.investor.mcdonalds.com.

About McDonald's

McDonald's is the world's leading global foodservice retailer with over 36,000 locations serving approximately 69 million customers in over 100 countries each day. More than 80% of McDonald's restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business men and women.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains certain forward-looking statements, which reflect management's expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date hereof.  These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties.  The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations are detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as its annual and quarterly reports and current reports on Form 8-K.

SOURCE McDonald's Corporation