ANNOUNCEMENTS
MESSAGE #1
Monday, May 6, 1996
Attention McDonald's Shareholders! You should have received or will
shortly be receiving a proxy card and proxy statement in the mail.
Please review the material and exercise your right to vote on the issues.
This year, you can vote your proxy by calling the toll-free phone number
indicated on your proxy card, or by mailing your signed proxy card in the
envelope provided or by depositing it in one of the ballot boxes located
at Benefits Accounting, Plaza - 3 East; the Investor Relations Service
Center, COB - 1 East; or the Security Desks at 800 Commerce, 711 Jorie,
or H.U. If you need a duplicate card for any reason, please call the
Investor Relations Service Center at extension 7428 and press zero to
speak with a representative.
Remember, as a shareholder, your vote is important. Thank you for your
participation.
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MESSAGE #2
Monday, May 13, 1996
Attention McDonald's Shareholders! Don't delay, vote your proxy in time
for the annual shareholders' meeting being held on Thursday, May 23.
Every McDonald's shareholder should have received a proxy card and proxy
statement, explaining the issues to be voted on. If you didn't receive
one, or for any reason need a duplicate card, please call the Investor
Relations Service Center at extension 7428 and press zero to speak with a
representative. If you have not yet voted your proxy, please do so by
calling the toll-free phone number indicated on your proxy card, or by
mailing your signed proxy card in the enclosed envelope or by depositing
it in one of the ballot boxes located at Benefits Accounting, Plaza - 3
East; the Investor Relations Service Center, COB - 1 East; or the
Security Desks at 800 Commerce, 711 Jorie, or H.U.
Remember, as a shareholder, your vote is important. Thank you for your
participation.
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MESSAGE #3
Friday, May 17, 1996
Attention McDonald's shareholders! Tune into MCN for the 1996 Annual
Shareholders' Meeting. Join Mike Quinlan, Jack Greenberg, Ed Rensi, and
Jim Cantalupo as they discuss the opportunities to grow McDonald's
worldwide business. This special broadcast will air at 2:30 p.m. central
time on Thursday, May 23.
On a final note, please be sure to vote your proxy in time for the
Meeting -- your vote is important.
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MESSAGE #4
Friday, May 17, 1996
Employee shareholders are encouraged to view and participate in
McDonald's Annual Shareholders' Meeting on Thursday, May 23, from 2:30 to
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opportunities to grow McDonald's worldwide business and answer
shareholders' questions.
Due to limited parking, employees should walk or take the buses which
will leave the Plaza, Campus Office Building, 711 Jorie and 800 Commerce
beginning at 1:30 p.m. The Meeting will also be broadcast live via MCN.
Check the Thursday listing for viewing locations.
On a final note, please be sure to vote your proxy in time for the
Meeting -- your vote is important.
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MESSAGE #5
Monday, May 20, 1996
Employee shareholders are encouraged to view and participate in
McDonald's 1996 Annual Shareholders' Meeting this Thursday, from 2:30 to
4:00 p.m. at Hamburger University. Management will discuss the
opportunities to grow McDonald's worldwide business and answer
shareholders' questions.
Due to space limitations, only officers and non-employee shareholders may
attend the meeting at the Lodge. Employees should plan to walk or take
the buses to H.U. The meeting will also be broadcast live via MCN.
Check the Thursday listing for viewing locations.
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MESSAGE #6
Monday, May 20, 1996
McDonald's shareholders -- remember to vote!
Each year shareholders have a special opportunity to communicate with top
management, provide direction on key issues, and influence the future of
the Company through the annual meeting voting process. This year's
annual meeting will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23. The issues
to be voted upon include the election of five directors and an amendment
to the McDonald's restated certificate of incorporation.
There is still time to vote if you have your proxy card. You can vote by
faxing your signed proxy card to the independent inspectors of election
at (908) 417-2916, or calling the toll-free phone number indicated on the
proxy card.
Whether you own one share or a thousand shares your vote makes a
difference.
