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| McDonald's Corporation Financial Officer Code of Ethics |
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The following is the code of ethics the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Financial officers are expected to adhere to:
As the [specify office] of McDonald’s Corporation (the “Company”), I acknowledge that the Company is committed to honesty and ethical conduct in all areas of its business and that officers with responsibility for the conduct or supervision of the Company’s financial affairs play a special role in preserving and protecting shareholders' interests.
In furtherance of the above and to the best of my ability, I will adhere to the following principles and responsibilities: |
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- Act at all times in accordance with the Company’s Standards of Business Conduct, a copy of which has been provided to me and with which I will comply;
- Act at all times with integrity, avoiding actual or apparent conflicts of interest in personal and professional relationships;
- Address any apparent conflict of interest in personal and professional relationships in accordance with the highest ethical standards and promptly disclose to the General Counsel of the Company the nature of any such conflict of interest or any material transaction or relationship that reasonably could be expected to give rise to such a conflict of interest;
- Provide, in the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other public communications, disclosure that is full, fair, accurate, complete, objective, timely and understandable;
- Comply with applicable rules and regulations of all U.S. and non-U.S. governmental entities and other private and public regulatory agencies, including any exchanges on which the Company’s securities may be listed;
- Act in good faith, responsibly, with due care, competence and diligence, and without misrepresenting material facts or circumstances and without seeking improperly to influence or hinder the Company’s independent auditors in any way in the performance of their engagement;
- Act objectively, without allowing my independent judgment to be subordinated;
- Maintain the confidentiality of Company information, except when authorized or otherwise required to make any disclosure, and avoid the use of any Company information for personal advantage;
- Consistent with applicable law, share my knowledge with others within the Company to the extent appropriate to improve communications to the Company's shareholders and other constituents;
- Keep abreast of emerging financial issues relevant to shareholders and other constituents;
- Promote ethical behavior among employees under my supervision;
- Accept accountability for adherence to this Code of Ethics and the Company’s Standards of Business Conduct; and
- Achieve responsible use of and control over all assets and resources of the Company entrusted to me.
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| I acknowledge that the Company’s Standards of Business Conduct describe procedures for the internal reporting of violations of such Standards. I will comply with those reporting requirements. I will also promote compliance with them by others under my supervision, as well as prompt reporting by them of violations of such Standards. I further acknowledge that the consequences of my failure to adhere to this Code of Ethics or the Company’s Standards of Business Conduct may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. |
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By ______________________________
Name:
Title:
Date:
Approved by the Audit Committee
March 22, 2006 |
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