McDONALD'S RAISES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND BY 10%

CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, McDonald's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.67 per share of common stock payable on December 15, 2023 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 1, 2023. The 10% increase over the Company's previous quarterly dividend reflects continued confidence in the Accelerating the Arches growth strategy and a focus on driving long-term profitable growth for all stakeholders. 

McDonald's has a strong history of returning capital to its shareholders and has raised its dividend for 47 consecutive years since paying its first dividend in 1976. The new quarterly dividend of $1.67 per share is equivalent to $6.68 annually. The Company is committed to its capital allocation philosophy of reinvesting in the business to drive profitable growth and returning all free cash flow to shareholders over time through a combination of dividends and share repurchases.

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McDonald's is the world's leading global foodservice retailer with nearly 40,000 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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