McDonald’s (MCD) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual shareholders' meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026, with virtual attendance and voting options available.

• Shareholders are encouraged to review proxy materials and vote in advance of the meeting.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of 12 directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, with board recommending all nominees.

• Advisory vote to approve executive compensation is recommended for approval.

• Advisory vote to ratify Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for 2026 is recommended for approval.

• Advisory vote to adopt a policy for an independent chair is recommended against by the board.

• Advisory vote on shareholders' right to act by written consent is recommended against by the board.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends the election of 12 named director nominees for the upcoming term.

• Board opposes proposals for an independent chair and written consent rights.