McDonald's Shareholders Elect All Director Nominees, Reject Governance Proposals at Annual Meeting

McDonald's Corporation announced the certified voting results from its 2026 Annual Shareholders' Meeting held on May 20, 2026. Shareholders voted to elect all 12 director nominees, approve executive compensation, and ratify the company's independent auditor. Additionally, two shareholder proposals related to corporate governance were rejected.

Key Details

• Board of Directors: All 12 nominees were elected to the Board of Directors to serve until the 2027 Annual Shareholders' Meeting.
• Company Proposals: Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company's named executive officers and ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor for 2026.
• Shareholder Proposals: Shareholders rejected two advisory proposals: one calling for an independent Board Chair and another requesting the right for shareholders to act by written consent.