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  • MCDONALDS CORP Profile

    "Billions served," indeed. McDonald's is the world's #1 fast-food company by sales, with more than 31,000 restaurants serving burgers and fries in almost 120 countries. (Nearly 14,000 Golden Arches locations are in the US.) The popular chain is well-known for its Big Macs, Quarter Pounders, and Chicken McNuggets. Most of its outlets are free-standing units, but McDonald's also has many quick-service kiosk units located in airports and retail areas. Each unit gets its food and packaging from approved suppliers and uses standardized procedures to ensure that a Big Mac purchased in Pittsburgh tastes the same as one bought in Beijing. More than 75% of its restaurants are run by franchisees or affiliates.
    James A. Skinner
    CEO
    2111 McDonalds Dr.

    Oak Brook, IL 60523

    http://www.mcdonalds.com

    Phone: 630-623-3000

    Fax: 630-623-5004
    Sector: Services Industry: Leisure
  • 2007 Sales 2007 Sales Growth 2007 Net Income 2007 Employees
    $22,786,600,000 5.6% $2,395,100,000 390,000
  • Key Executives: MCD

    Name Title Officer Since
    James A. Skinner CEO 11/22/04
    Ralph Alvarez COO 1/24/08
    Peter J. Bensen CFO -
    Gloria Santona General Counsel -
    Mary N. Dillon Executive VP -
    Jeffrey P. Stratton Executive VP -
    Richard Floersch Executive VP -
    Kevin M. Ozan Senior VP -
  • Top Competitors: MCD

  • Insider Trends: MCD

    Sentiment for MCD is POSITIVE

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    • Market Value of Insider Sales
    • Market Value of Insider Purchases
    Total dollar value of all insider purchases and sales over 12 months
  • Insider Transactions: MCD

    Date Name Shares Transaction Type Market Value
    08/13/08 ARMARIO JOSE 46,400 Sale $2.92 M
    08/13/08 ARMARIO JOSE 46,400 Exercise of Stock Options $1.34 M
    08/01/08 FENTON TIMOTHY J 39,020 Sale $2.34 M
  • Ownership Breakdown : MCD

    Large Block Holder Type Number  
    Institutions 1,389.00
     
    Mutual Fund 2,621.00
    Other Major 21.00
  • Short Interest Volume: MCD

    Data as of 8/12/08
    Current Short Interest Shares 14.59 M
    Current Short Interest Ratio 1.30
    Float 1.12 B
    Short Interest as % of Float 1.30
    Average Daily Volume 9.24 M
    Outstanding Shares 1.12 B