Main Body February 11 2005

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 11, 2005
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McDONALD'S CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
1-5231
36-2361282
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)

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One McDonald's Plaza
Oak Brook, Illinois
(Address of principal executive offices)

60523
(Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (630) 623-3000

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Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 2.02.  Results of Operation and Financial Condition.

On February 11, 2005, McDonald’s Corporation (the "Company") issued an investor release reporting the Company’s 2004 cash flow. The investor release is furnished as Exhibit 99 and is attached hereto.
 
Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
  (c)    Exhibits.
   
99 Investor Release of McDonald's Corporation issued February 11, 2005:
  McDonald's Reports Record $3.9 Billion Cash From Operations and
  $2.5 Billion Free Cash Flow For 2004 

 
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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.



   
 
McDONALD'S CORPORATION
                   (Registrant)
       
       
       
Date:
February 11, 2005
 
By: /s/ Peter J. Bensen    
      Peter J. Bensen
      Corporate Vice President -
      Assistant Controller
       

 
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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No. 99
Investor Release of McDonald’s Corporation issued February 11, 2005:
McDonald's Reports Record $3.9 Billion Cash From Operations and
$2.5 Billion Free Cash Flow For 2004