Bloomin’ Brands (NASDAQ: BLMN) EVP Healy to leave role in October 2025

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. announced that W. Michael Healy, Executive Vice President, Strategy & Transformation, will depart the company effective October 13, 2025. His severance benefits will follow the company’s previously disclosed executive severance policy and his equity award agreements, as described in the March 4, 2025 proxy statement.

The company states that Mr. Healy’s departure is not due to any disagreement regarding its operations, policies, or practices, indicating this is a negotiated transition rather than a dispute-driven exit.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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): September 30, 2025

BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			001-35625			20-8023465
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2202 North West Shore Boulevard, Suite 500, Tampa, FL 33607

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Item 5.02    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

W. Michael Healy, Executive Vice President, Strategy & Transformation of Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (the “Company”), will be departing the Company, effective October 13, 2025.

In connection with his departure, Mr. Healy will be entitled to severance benefits consistent with the terms of the Company’s previously disclosed severance policy applicable to executive officers and his equity award agreements. The material terms were described in the Company’s most recent proxy statement, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 4, 2025.

Mr. Healy’s departure is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

			Exhibit Number						Description
			104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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.

									BLOOMIN’ BRANDS, INC.
									(Registrant)
Date:			September 30, 2025			By:			/s/ Kelly Lefferts
									Kelly Lefferts
									Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer

FAQ

What executive change did Bloomin’ Brands (BLMN) disclose in this 8-K?

Bloomin’ Brands disclosed that W. Michael Healy, Executive Vice President, Strategy & Transformation, will depart the company effective October 13, 2025. The filing classifies this as a leadership change under Item 5.02, covering departures of certain officers.

When will W. Michael Healy’s departure from Bloomin’ Brands (BLMN) become effective?

His departure becomes effective on October 13, 2025. This date marks the end of his role as Executive Vice President, Strategy & Transformation, as disclosed in the current report filed under Item 5.02 regarding officer departures and related arrangements.

Will W. Michael Healy receive severance when leaving Bloomin’ Brands (BLMN)?

Yes. The 8-K states he will receive severance benefits consistent with Bloomin’ Brands’ previously disclosed severance policy for executive officers and his equity award agreements, with the material terms described in the company’s proxy statement filed March 4, 2025.

Is W. Michael Healy’s departure from Bloomin’ Brands (BLMN) related to any disagreement?

No. The company specifically notes that his departure is not the result of any disagreement on matters relating to Bloomin’ Brands’ operations, policies, or practices, suggesting an orderly transition rather than a conflict-driven resignation or termination situation.

Where were the key severance terms for Bloomin’ Brands (BLMN) executives previously described?

The 8-K explains that the material terms of the executive severance policy and related equity award arrangements were previously described in Bloomin’ Brands’ most recent proxy statement, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 4, 2025.