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MCDONALDS CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 22, 2010)

Filed January 22, 2010For Securities:MCD

Summary

This 8-K filing by McDonald's Corporation on January 22, 2010, primarily serves to report the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2009. Investors should note that the filing incorporates by reference an investor release and supplemental financial information detailing these results. The company indicated that it delivered "another year of strong results in 2009," suggesting a positive performance despite the broader economic environment. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the attached exhibits (Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2) for comprehensive information on revenue, earnings, and other key performance indicators. This filing is crucial for understanding McDonald's operational and financial standing at the close of 2009, providing a basis for evaluating its strategic direction and future prospects.

Key Highlights

  • 1McDonald's Corporation filed an 8-K on January 22, 2010, to report its Q4 and full-year 2009 financial results.
  • 2The filing includes an investor release (Exhibit 99.1) titled 'McDonald’s Delivers Another Year of Strong Results in 2009'.
  • 3Supplemental financial information for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2009, is also included as Exhibit 99.2.
  • 4The investor release suggests a positive overall performance for McDonald's in 2009.
  • 5This 8-K serves as the official public dissemination of these key financial results.
  • 6Investors are directed to the referenced exhibits for detailed financial data and performance analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report McDonald's Corporation's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, to the public and the SEC.

The detailed financial results are not presented directly in the 8-K filing itself. Instead, they are incorporated by reference through two exhibits: Exhibit 99.1 (Investor Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Information).

The 8-K filing itself does not contain specific financial numbers. However, it references an investor release (Exhibit 99.1) with the title 'McDonald’s Delivers Another Year of Strong Results in 2009,' which suggests the company had a positive performance that year.

Exhibit 99.2, titled 'Supplemental Information, Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2009,' likely provides more granular financial data beyond the standard income statement and balance sheet. This could include sales breakdowns, store counts, operational metrics, or other performance indicators relevant to McDonald's business.