Dine Brands director Howard Berk to retire Sept. 3

Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) reported a Board change.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) reported a Board change. On August 25, 2026, director Howard M. Berk notified the Board that he will retire effective September 3, 2026. The company states that his retirement is not due to any disagreement with management, operations, policies, procedures, the Board, or any Board committee.

Following Mr. Berk’s departure, the size of the Board will be reduced from ten to nine members, reflecting his vacancy rather than adding a replacement at this time.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Key Figures

Effective retirement date: September 3, 2026 Board size before retirement: 10 members Board size after retirement: 9 members +2 more

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Effective retirement date September 3, 2026 Date Howard M. Berk will retire from the Board

Board size before retirement 10 members Number of directors prior to Mr. Berk’s retirement

Board size after retirement 9 members Number of directors after Mr. Berk’s retirement becomes effective

Notification date August 25, 2026 Date Mr. Berk notified the Board of his retirement

Filing sign date August 27, 2026 Date the report was signed by the company

Key Terms

Board of Directors, registrant, Commission File No., Section 12(b) of the Act

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Board of Directors regulatory

"notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Dine Brands Global"

The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.

registrant regulatory

"filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant"

Commission File No. regulatory

"(Commission File No.)"

Section 12(b) of the Act regulatory

"Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act"

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What Board change did Dine Brands Global (DIN) announce on August 25, 2026?

Dine Brands Global announced that director Howard M. Berk will retire from the Board, effective September 3, 2026. His departure will reduce the size of the Board from ten to nine members.

Did Howard M. Berk’s retirement from Dine Brands Global (DIN) involve any disagreement?

No. Dine Brands Global states that Mr. Berk’s retirement is not the result of any disagreement with the company’s management, operations, policies, procedures, the Board, or any Board committee.

When will Howard M. Berk’s retirement from Dine Brands Global’s Board be effective?

Howard M. Berk’s retirement from the Board of Dine Brands Global will be effective on September 3, 2026, following his notification to the Board on August 25, 2026.

How will Dine Brands Global’s Board size change after Howard M. Berk retires?

After Howard M. Berk’s retirement becomes effective, the size of Dine Brands Global’s Board will decrease from ten to nine members, with no replacement director named in this disclosure.

Who signed the Dine Brands Global (DIN) Form 8-K about the Board change?

The Form 8-K was signed on behalf of Dine Brands Global by Christine K. Son, who is Senior Vice President, Legal, General Counsel and Secretary.

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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): August 25, 2026

Dine Brands Global, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware		001-15283		95-3038279
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(Commission File No.)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

10 West Walnut Street, 5th Floor, Pasadena, California		91103
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(818) 240-6055

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 Par Value		DIN		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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

On August 25, 2026, Howard M. Berk notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Dine Brands Global, Inc. (the “Company”) that he will be retiring from the Board, effective September 3, 2026. Mr. Berk’s retirement is not the result of any disagreement with the Company’s management, operations, policies or procedures, the Board or any committee thereof. In connection with the departure of Mr. Berk, the size of the Board will be decreased from ten to nine members.

SIGNATURES

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 thereunto duly authorized.

Date: August 27, 2026				DINE BRANDS GLOBAL, INC.
				By:		/s/ Christine K. Son
						Christine K. Son Senior Vice President, Legal, General Counsel and Secretary

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