Jan 17 2005 Main Body

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): January 17, 2005
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McDONALD'S CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
1-5231
36-2361282
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)

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One McDonald's Plaza
Oak Brook, Illinois
(Address of principal executive offices)

60523
(Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (630) 623-3000

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Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 18, 2005, McDonald’s Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release reporting certain sales information for the month, quarter and year ended December 31, 2004. The press release is filed as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

Charles H. Bell, a Director and former President and CEO of McDonald's Corporation, died January 17, 2005.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c)  

 Exhibits

Exhibit
Number

99 Investor Release of McDonald’s Corporation issued January 18, 2005: McDonald’s Reports Strong Global Comparable Sales



 
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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)
       
       
Date:
January 21, 2005
 
        By: /s/ Peter J. Bensen
   
 
              Peter J. Bensen
              Corporate Vice President -
              Assistant Controller
       

 
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Exhibit Index


Exhibit 99
Investor Release of McDonald’s Corporation issued January 18, 2005: McDonald’s Reports Strong Global Comparable Sales
 
 
 
 
 

 
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