UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Notice of Annual Meeting
*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
McDonalds Annual Shareholders Meeting to be Held on May 21, 2015
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How to Access the Proxy Materials
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Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE at www.proxyvote.com: |
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NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT 2014 ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS |
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How to View Online: |
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Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) and visit www.proxyvote.com, or scan the QR code below with your smartphone. |
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How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy at no charge: |
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For timely delivery, use one of the following methods by May 7, 2015 to request a paper copy of the proxy materials.
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1-800-579-1639 |
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Send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) in the subject line to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. |
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How To Vote |
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Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
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Vote In Person: Ballots will be available to shareholders attending the live meeting. You must pre-register with McDonalds to attend the meeting. Please review the Pre-registration and Admission Policy regarding meeting attendance in the Proxy Statement, which is available at www.proxyvote.com. Directions to the meeting are available at www.investor.mcdonalds.com. |
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Vote By Internet: Go to www.proxyvote.com or from a smartphone, scan the QR code above. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions to vote these shares by submitting a proxy via the Internet. |
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Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card. |
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Vote By Telephone: You can vote by telephone by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card that will provide instructions to vote these shares by proxy via telephone.
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