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McDonald's said its board on July 25, 2024 appointed Lauren B. Elting as principal accounting officer, effective October 1, 2024. She will join the company as a Vice President on July 30, 2024 and will assume the Vice President – Corporate Controller role when Catherine A. Hoovel retires.

8-KDeparture or Appointment of Directors or Certain OfficersFiled Period of report Summary published (UTC)

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  1. McDonald's said its board on July 25, 2024 appointed Lauren B. Elting as principal accounting officer, effective October 1, 2024. She will join the company as a Vice President on July 30, 2024 and will assume the Vice President – Corporate Controller role when Catherine A. Hoovel retires.

  2. The company said Catherine A. Hoovel will remain principal accounting officer until her retirement on October 1, 2024. The retirement was already disclosed on Form 8-K dated March 13, 2024, and the company said Elting's early start is intended to ensure a smooth transition.

  3. The company said Elting will receive an annual base salary of $375,000 and an annual cash target incentive with a target of 50% of her base salary. She will also receive a one-time restricted stock unit award valued at $800,000 and a one-time cash bonus of $250,000, which requires her to remain employed for at least 1 years.

  4. The company said its board approved amendments to the By-laws on July 25, 2024 to reflect the Restated Certificate of Incorporation amendments approved by shareholders at the annual meeting held on May 22, 2024, which limit liability of certain officers. The changes also reflect the board's decision to recombine the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer roles and to appoint a Lead Independent Director.

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Lauren B. Elting Appointed Principal Accounting Officer

McDonald's said its board on July 25, 2024 appointed Lauren B. Elting as principal accounting officer, effective October 1, 2024. She will join the company as a Vice President on July 30, 2024 and will assume the Vice President – Corporate Controller role when Catherine A. Hoovel retires.

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Transition Ahead of Catherine A. Hoovel's Retirement

The company said Catherine A. Hoovel will remain principal accounting officer until her retirement on October 1, 2024. The retirement was already disclosed on Form 8-K dated March 13, 2024, and the company said Elting's early start is intended to ensure a smooth transition.

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Elting's Compensation Terms

The company said Elting will receive an annual base salary of $375,000 and an annual cash target incentive with a target of 50% of her base salary. She will also receive a one-time restricted stock unit award valued at $800,000 and a one-time cash bonus of $250,000, which requires her to remain employed for at least 1 years.

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Board Approves By-laws Amendments

The company said its board approved amendments to the By-laws on July 25, 2024 to reflect the Restated Certificate of Incorporation amendments approved by shareholders at the annual meeting held on May 22, 2024, which limit liability of certain officers. The changes also reflect the board's decision to recombine the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer roles and to appoint a Lead Independent Director.

Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits

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