McDONALD'S RAISES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND BY 6%

CHICAGO, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, McDonald's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.77 per share of common stock payable on December 16, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 2, 2024. The 6% increase over the Company's previous quarterly dividend reflects continued confidence in the Accelerating the Arches growth strategy and our ability to drive 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 48 consecutive years since paying its first dividend in 1976. The new quarterly dividend of $1.77 per share is equivalent to $7.08 annually. The Company is committed to its capital allocation philosophy of investing in opportunities to grow the business and drive strong returns, and returning free cash flow to shareholders over time through a combination of dividends and share repurchases.

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About McDonald's

McDonald's is the world's leading global foodservice retailer with over 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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SOURCE McDonald's Corporation