SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 29, 1999
McDONALD'S CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
Delaware 1-5231 36-2361282
(State of Incorporation) (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
One McDonald's Plaza
Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
(630) 623-3000
(Address and Phone Number of Principal Executive Offices)
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibit
(99) Press Release dated September 29, 1999 --
Jeanne P. Jackson Named to McDonald's Board of Directors
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
McDONALD'S CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Gloria Santona
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Gloria Santona
Vice President, Deputy
General Counsel and Secretary
EXHIBIT 99
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
September 29, 1999 Chuck Ebeling, 630/623-6150
Jeanne P. Jackson Named to McDonald's Board of Directors
Oak Brook, IL -- Jack M. Greenberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
McDonald's Corporation, today announced that McDonald's Board of Directors
has elected Jeanne P. Jackson, President and CEO of Banana Republic, a Gap,
Inc. brand, to McDonald's Board. Ms. Jackson is also CEO of Gap, Inc.
Direct, managing E-Commerce businesses for all three Gap brands, as well as
the Banana Republic Catalog.
Commenting on Ms. Jackson's election, Greenberg said, "Jeanne Jackson has a
distinguished, dynamic career in retailing and has been responsible for
positioning Banana Republic as a leading lifestyle brand. As we continue
our quest to make McDonald's the world's best quick service restaurant
experience, I believe she will bring valuable insights and analysis to
McDonald's Board. Her addition enriches the diversity of talent and
expertise on the Board."
Jackson has built an organization at Banana Republic that creates, produces
and distributes product across three channels of distribution... retail
stores, catalog, and in mid-October on the Internet. Her influence on
Banana Republic has solidified its identity as a relevant brand that offers
clothing and accessories for the modern versatile lifestyle.
McDonald's is the largest and best-known global food service retailer, with
more than 25,000 restaurants across 117 countries.
