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MCDONALDS CORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Feb 4, 2015)

Filed February 4, 2015For Securities:MCD

Summary

McDonald's Corporation issued a press release on February 4, 2015, to inform its stockholders about an unsolicited "mini-tender" offer from TRC Capital Corporation. TRC Capital is attempting to purchase up to 1.5 million shares, representing approximately 0.15% of McDonald's outstanding common stock, at a price of $86.80 per share. McDonald's strongly recommends that its stockholders reject this offer. The primary reason for rejection is that the offer price of $86.80 per share is below the current market price for McDonald's shares, specifically noting it was approximately 4.41% lower than the closing price on January 20, 2015. The company also highlights that the offer is subject to numerous conditions, including TRC Capital securing satisfactory financing. McDonald's is not affiliated with TRC Capital and advises stockholders who have already tendered shares to withdraw them before the offer's expiration on February 19, 2015.

Key Highlights

  • 1McDonald's issued an alert regarding an unsolicited "mini-tender" offer from TRC Capital.
  • 2TRC Capital's offer is to purchase up to 1.5 million shares (approx. 0.15% of outstanding) at $86.80 per share.
  • 3McDonald's strongly recommends stockholders reject the offer as the price is below the current market value.
  • 4The offer price was approximately 4.41% below McDonald's closing share price on January 20, 2015.
  • 5The offer is contingent on TRC Capital securing financing.
  • 6McDonald's advises stockholders who have already tendered shares to withdraw them.
  • 7The company emphasizes it is not associated with TRC Capital's offer.

Frequently Asked Questions

A mini-tender offer is an offer to purchase a small percentage (typically less than 5%) of a company's shares, which allows the bidder to avoid many of the investor protections and disclosure requirements applicable to larger tender offers. McDonald's is concerned because these offers are often made at prices below the current market value, aiming to take advantage of investors who may not be fully aware of the prevailing share price or the conditions of the offer.

McDonald's strongly recommends that stockholders reject TRC Capital's offer because the price of $86.80 per share is below the current market price. If a stockholder has already tendered shares, McDonald's advises them to withdraw those shares by following the instructions in TRC Capital's offering documentation before the offer expires on February 19, 2015.

No, McDonald's Corporation states that it is not associated with TRC Capital, its mini-tender offer, or the associated documentation. The company is issuing this communication to protect its stockholders from what it perceives as an unfavorable and potentially misleading offer.

McDonald's urges investors to obtain current market quotations for their shares from reliable sources, such as financial news websites, stock trading platforms, or by consulting with their broker or financial advisor. The company's own investor relations contact (Chris Stent at 630-623-3801) can also provide assistance.