Washington, D.C. 20549

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Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): September 14, 2004

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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

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(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (630) 623-3000

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(Former name or address, if changed since last proxy)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

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On September 14, 2004, McDonald’s Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing an increase in the Company’s annual cash dividend. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99 and is attached hereto.

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.

Exhibit Index

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