McDonald's Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

OAK BROOK, Ill., Jan. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, McDonald's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.94 per share of common stock payable on March 15, 2017 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 1, 2017.

Upcoming Communications

McDonald's Corporation will broadcast its upcoming investor meeting live over the Internet on March 1, 2017.  Information on presentation times and the live webcast will be available at www.investor.mcdonalds.com.  There will also be an archived webcast available for a limited time thereafter.

McDonald's plans to release first quarter results before the market opens on April 25, 2017 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 in over 100 countries. Approximately 85% 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. The Company undertakes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements, except as may otherwise be required by law.

SOURCE McDonald's Corporation