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Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI) grants 4,650 performance RSUs to Group President

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Darden Restaurants Group President Melvin John Martin received 4,650 performance restricted stock units (FY24) that convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. These PSUs were earned based on relative total shareholder return performance from July 26, 2023 through May 31, 2026 and will vest in two equal annual installments beginning on July 26, 2026. Following the reported transactions, Martin holds 17,280.666 shares of common stock directly.

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Insider Martin Melvin John
Role Group President
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Performance Restricted Stock Units (FY24) 4,650 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Performance Restricted Stock Units (FY24) — 4,650 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 17,280.666 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan. On July 26, 2023, the Reporting Person was awarded 4,514 target performance restricted stock units (PSUs) subject to the achievement of performance criteria (relative total shareholder return as compared to a selected comparison group) from July 26, 2023 through May 31, 2026. Performance restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. On June 23, 2026, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors determined the final results under the applicable performance criteria resulting in 4,650 PSUs being earned in accordance with the provisions of the applicable award agreement. This grant vests in two equal annual installments beginning on July 26, 2026.
Performance RSUs granted 4,650 units FY24 performance restricted stock units earned and awarded
Common shares held 17,280.666 shares Direct common stock holdings after reported transactions
PSU conversion ratio 1 PSU : 1 share Performance restricted stock units convert into common stock one-for-one
PSU vesting start date July 26, 2026 Grant vests in two equal annual installments beginning on this date
PSU performance period end May 31, 2026 End of performance measurement window for earning the PSUs
PSU award date July 26, 2023 Initial target PSU award date tied to FY24 performance
PSU expiration date July 26, 2027 Expiration date listed for the performance restricted stock units
Performance Restricted Stock Units financial
"Performance restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis."
Performance restricted stock units (PRSUs) are promises to deliver company shares to employees or executives only if the business meets specific performance targets and any time-based holding rules. Think of them as a bonus that converts into stock only after set goals are reached, so investors watch PRSUs for two reasons: they can dilute existing shares if paid out, and they signal how closely management’s pay is tied to company performance.
relative total shareholder return financial
"subject to the achievement of performance criteria (relative total shareholder return as compared to a selected comparison group)"
Relative total shareholder return measures how much an investor’s gain from a company — including stock price changes and dividends — beats or lags a chosen benchmark or peer group over a set time. Think of it as a race: it shows whether the company outpaced rivals or the market, which helps investors and boards judge performance, compare returns fairly, and link results to pay or investment decisions.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan"
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
dividend reinvestment financial
"and dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan."
Dividend reinvestment is when the money earned from a company's profit sharing, called dividends, is automatically used to buy more shares of that company instead of being received as cash. This process helps investors grow their holdings over time without extra effort, much like using earned interest to buy more of a savings account. It encourages long-term investment growth by continuously increasing the amount of shares owned.
Compensation Committee financial
"the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors determined the final results under the applicable performance criteria"
A compensation committee is a group within a company's leadership responsible for setting and reviewing how much top executives and employees are paid, including salaries, bonuses, and benefits. It matters to investors because fair and effective pay decisions can influence a company's performance, leadership motivation, and overall governance, helping ensure that the company’s management is aligned with shareholders’ interests.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Martin Melvin John

(Last)(First)(Middle)
1000 DARDEN CENTER DRIVE

(Street)
ORLANDO FLORIDA 32837

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC [ DRI ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Group President
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/23/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock17,280.666(1)D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Performance Restricted Stock Units (FY24)(2)(3)06/23/2026A4,650(4) (5)07/26/2027Common Stock4,650$0.00004,650D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan.
2. On July 26, 2023, the Reporting Person was awarded 4,514 target performance restricted stock units (PSUs) subject to the achievement of performance criteria (relative total shareholder return as compared to a selected comparison group) from July 26, 2023 through May 31, 2026.
3. Performance restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
4. On June 23, 2026, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors determined the final results under the applicable performance criteria resulting in 4,650 PSUs being earned in accordance with the provisions of the applicable award agreement.
5. This grant vests in two equal annual installments beginning on July 26, 2026.
A. Noni Holmes-Kidd, Attorney-in-fact for Martin, Melvin John06/25/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Darden Restaurants (DRI) disclose in this Form 4 for Martin Melvin John?

Darden Restaurants reported that Group President Martin Melvin John received 4,650 performance restricted stock units (PSUs) tied to FY24. These awards were earned based on relative total shareholder return performance and will convert into common stock, adding to his existing direct equity exposure in the company.

How many performance stock units did Darden’s Group President receive in this filing?

The filing shows a grant of 4,650 performance restricted stock units to Darden’s Group President. These PSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis and vest in two equal annual installments starting July 26, 2026, subject to the award’s terms and conditions.

What performance period determined the 4,650 PSUs in Darden Restaurants’ Form 4?

The 4,650 PSUs were earned based on performance criteria measured from July 26, 2023 through May 31, 2026. The key metric was relative total shareholder return compared with a selected comparison group, as determined by Darden’s Compensation Committee under the applicable award agreement provisions.

When do the newly earned PSUs for Darden (DRI) Group President vest?

The grant of 4,650 performance restricted stock units vests in two equal annual installments beginning on July 26, 2026. This creates a multi-year vesting schedule, aligning the executive’s compensation with longer-term shareholder outcomes and ongoing service to Darden Restaurants during the vesting period.

How many Darden Restaurants common shares does Martin Melvin John hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Martin Melvin John holds 17,280.666 shares of Darden Restaurants common stock directly. This figure includes shares acquired through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan and its dividend reinvestment feature, as indicated in the accompanying footnote to the Form 4 disclosure.