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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Namita Singh

Ex-McDonald’s CEO whose separation agreement was valued at $105m charged by SEC

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A former chief executive of McDonald’s has been charged by America’s federal regulator for making “misleading” claims about his sacking from the company in 2019.

Steve Easterbrook has been fined $400,000 for charges related to his termination from the burger giant. While he has agreed to a five-year ban from serving on the board of a public company and paying the penalty, Mr Easterbrook has not admitted or denied the findings.

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