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Get filing alertsMcDonald's reports routine 2026 annual meeting results, all directors elected
Filed May 22, 2026 · Period ending May 20, 2026 · ~1 min read
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All 12 director nominees elected to one-year terms through 2027 annual meeting with strong shareholder support.
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Executive compensation plan approved by shareholders with 95% support (478M for vs 25M against).
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Ernst & Young LLP ratified as independent auditor with 99% approval (564M votes for).
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Two shareholder proposals defeated: independent board chair requirement and written consent rights.
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Summary
McDonald's filed routine disclosure of voting results from its May 20, 2026 annual shareholders' meeting. The meeting proceeded without surprises, with all management-backed proposals passing and shareholder activist proposals failing. All twelve director nominees were re-elected, executive pay received overwhelming approval at 95%, and the company's auditor was ratified with near-unanimous support.
For retail investors, this filing signals business as usual with no governance controversies or unexpected shareholder dissent. The strong support for executive compensation and board composition suggests shareholders are satisfied with current management and strategy. The defeat of both shareholder proposals indicates the investor base is comfortable with existing governance structures. Watch for the company's proxy statement next spring, which will detail any changes to board composition or executive compensation for the 2027 meeting cycle.
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Event · Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
McDonald's held its 2026 Annual Shareholders' Meeting on May 20, 2026, with voting results for director elections and advisory proposals.
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McDonald’s Corporation (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting (the “Annual Meeting”) on May 20, 2026. Set forth below are the final, certified voting results for each proposal presented at the Annual Meeting, as reported by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., the Company’s independent inspector of election.
McDonald's disclosed the final voting results from its annual shareholder meeting held on May 20, 2026. All 12 director nominees were elected to serve until the 2027 annual meeting. The advisory vote on executive compensation passed with 478,236,845 votes for versus 24,626,761 against. Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as independent auditor with 564,418,960 votes for. Two shareholder proposals regarding independent board chair and written consent rights were both defeated.
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