McDonald’s adds Farley to key Board committees

McDonald’s Corporation filed an amendment to a prior report about its Board composition.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

McDonald’s Corporation filed an amendment to a prior report about its Board composition. The company previously disclosed that James D. Farley, Jr. was elected to the Board effective February 4, 2026. On March 30, 2026, the Board appointed Mr. Farley to its Audit & Finance Committee and Corporate Responsibility Committee, effective immediately.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Key Terms

Board of Directors, Audit & Finance Committee, Corporate Responsibility Committee

3 terms

Board of Directors financial

"the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) elected James D. Farley, Jr."

The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.

Audit & Finance Committee financial

"the Board appointed Mr. Farley to its Audit & Finance Committee"

Corporate Responsibility Committee financial

"and Corporate Responsibility Committee, effective immediately"

FAQ

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What update did McDonald’s (MCD) disclose about James D. Farley, Jr.?

McDonald’s disclosed that its Board appointed James D. Farley, Jr. to two Board committees. Effective March 30, 2026, he joined the Audit & Finance Committee and the Corporate Responsibility Committee, following his earlier election to the Board effective February 4, 2026.

How does this 8-K/A filing change McDonald’s (MCD) earlier Board disclosure?

The amendment supplements an earlier report that only covered James D. Farley, Jr.’s election to the Board. It adds that, on March 30, 2026, the Board placed him on the Audit & Finance Committee and Corporate Responsibility Committee, with these committee assignments effective immediately.

When did James D. Farley, Jr. join the McDonald’s (MCD) Board of Directors?

James D. Farley, Jr. joined the McDonald’s Board of Directors effective February 4, 2026. His election on that date was previously reported, and this amendment keeps that date unchanged while adding his subsequent committee appointments on March 30, 2026.

Which McDonald’s (MCD) Board committees now include James D. Farley, Jr.?

James D. Farley, Jr. now serves on McDonald’s Audit & Finance Committee and Corporate Responsibility Committee. The Board approved these assignments on March 30, 2026, and the change took effect immediately according to the company’s amended current report.

Why did McDonald’s (MCD) file this Form 8-K/A amendment?

McDonald’s filed this amendment to update its earlier current report about Board changes. The original filing reported James D. Farley, Jr.’s election as a Director, and the amendment adds his appointment to the Audit & Finance Committee and Corporate Responsibility Committee effective March 30, 2026.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K/A

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO

SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): March 30, 2026

McDONALD’S CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware

1-5231

36-2361282

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

110 North Carpenter Street

Chicago, Illinois

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

60607

(Zip Code)

(630) 623-3000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) 

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class						Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value						MCD			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

This is an amendment to Item 5.02 of the Current Report on Form 8-K that McDonald’s Corporation (the “Company”) filed on February 10, 2026, which reported that on February 4, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) elected James D. Farley, Jr., as a Director, effective February 4, 2026.

On March 30, 2026, the Board appointed Mr. Farley to its Audit & Finance Committee and Corporate Responsibility Committee, effective immediately.

SIGNATURES

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)

Date:

April 2, 2026

By:

/s/ Jeffrey J. Pochowicz

Jeffrey J. Pochowicz Vice President – Associate General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

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