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[Form 4] DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC Insider Trading Activity

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Darden Restaurants (DRI) director Juliana L. Chugg reported award activity dated 09/17/2025. The filing shows two restricted stock unit grants: 1,162 RSUs labeled as the FY25 director annual grant and 886 RSUs labeled as the FY26 director annual grant. The RSUs convert one-for-one into common stock and vest on the earlier of one year from grant or the next annual shareholders meeting. The report was signed by an attorney-in-fact on behalf of Ms. Chugg on 09/19/2025. The filing indicates the FY25 RSUs were reported with a transaction code M and the FY26 RSUs with code A, and the reported price for the RSUs is $0.0000.

Darden Restaurants (DRI) ha riportato un’attività di premi relativa all’amministratore Juliana L. Chugg con data 17/09/2025. Il fascicolo mostra due grant di RSU (restricted stock units): 1.162 RSU contrassegnate come premio annuale direttore FY25 e 886 RSU contrassegnate come premio annuale direttore FY26. Le RSU si trasformano una-per-una in azioni ordinarie e maturano alla data più vicina tra un anno dalla concessione o la prossima assemblea annuale degli azionisti. Il rapporto è stato firmato da un procuratore speciale per conto della signora Chugg il 19/09/2025. Il fascicolo indica che le RSU FY25 sono state riportate con codice di transazione M e le RSU FY26 con codice A, e il prezzo riportato per le RSU è di 0,0000$.

Darden Restaurants (DRI) informó sobre actividad de adjudicación para la directora Juliana L. Chugg con fecha 17/09/2025. El expediente muestra dos grant de RSU (unidades de acciones restringidas): 1.162 RSU designadas como la adjudicación anual de FY25 para directores y 886 RSU designadas como la adjudicación anual de FY26 para directores. Las RSU se convierten uno a uno en acciones comunes y se consolidan en la primera de las dos fechas: un año desde la concesión o la próxima reunión anual de accionistas. El informe fue firmado por un apoderado en nombre de la Sra. Chugg el 19/09/2025. El informe indica que las RSU FY25 se reportaron con el código de transacción M y las RSU FY26 con el código A, y el precio reportado para las RSU es $0.0000.

Darden Restaurants (DRI)의 이사인 Juliana L. Chugg가 2025-09-17에 한 보상 활동을 보고했습니다. 공시는 FY25 이사 연간 보상으로 표기된 1,162 RSU와 FY26 이사 연간 보상으로 표기된 886 RSU의 두 건의 RSU 부여를 보여줍니다. RSU는 주식으로 1대 1로 전환되며, 부여일로부터 1년 또는 차기 연차 주주총회 중 먼저 도래하는 시점에 vest됩니다. 이 보고서는 2025-09-19에 Ms. Chugg를 대신한 대리인이 서명했습니다. FY25 RSU는 거래 코드 M, FY26 RSU는 코드 A로 보고되었고 RSU의 보고 가격은 $0.0000입니다.

Darden Restaurants (DRI) a signalé une activité d’attribution pour la directrice Juliana L. Chugg, datée du 17/09/2025. Le dossier indique deux attributions d’unités d’actions restreintes (RSU) : 1 162 RSU désignées comme l’attribution annuelle du directeur pour l’exercice FY25 et 886 RSU désignées comme l’attribution annuelle du directeur pour l’exercice FY26. Les RSU se convertissent en actions ordinaires au taux 1 pour 1 et se vestent à la première des échéances suivante : un an après l’attribution ou la prochaine assemblée générale annuelle des actionnaires. Le rapport a été signé par un mandataire au nom de Mme Chugg le 19/09/2025. Le dossier indique que les RSU FY25 ont été rapportées avec le code de transaction M et les RSU FY26 avec le code A, et le prix affiché pour les RSU est de 0,0000 $.

Darden Restaurants (DRI) meldete eine Aktivität von Zuteilungen für die Direktorin Juliana L. Chugg mit Datum 17.09.2025. Die Einreichung zeigt zwei RSU-Zuwendungen (Restricted Stock Units): 1.162 RSU bezeichnet als FY25-Direktoren-Jahreszuteilung und 886 RSU bezeichnet als FY26-Direktoren-Jahreszuteilung. Die RSUs wandeln sich eins zu eins in Stammaktien um und vesten zum frühesten der beiden Zeitpunkte: ein Jahr nach der Gewährung oder der nächsten Jahreshauptversammlung der Aktionäre. Der Bericht wurde am 19.09.2025 von einem Bevollmächtigten im Namen von Frau Chugg unterschrieben. Die Einreichung gibt an, dass die FY25-RSU mit dem Transaktionscode M und die FY26-RSU mit Code A gemeldet wurden und der gemeldete Preis für die RSU 0,0000 $ beträgt.

Darden Restaurants (DRI) أفادت مديرة الشركة جوليا-أ. تشاغ بأنشطة جائزة بتاريخ 17/09/2025. وتظهر اللجنة ملفاً يقيم منحتين لأسهم مقيدة: 1,162 RSU المميزة كجوائز المدير للسنة المالية 25 FY25 و886 RSU المميزة كجوائز المدير للسنة المالية 26 FY26. تتحول RSU بنسبة 1:1 إلى أسهم عادية وتكتسب الحقوق عند أسبق تاريخين: بعد سنة من المنح أو الاجتماع السنوي القادم للمساهمين. وقد وقع التقرير نيابة عن السيدة تشاغ محامٍ وكلّف بذلك في 19/09/2025. وتشير الأوراق إلى أن RSU FY25 مبلَّغ عنها برمز المعاملة M وRSU FY26 برمز A، والسعر المبلغ عنه لـ RSU هو 0.0000$.

Positive
  • Alignment with shareholders: Director received RSUs that convert one-for-one to common stock, aligning incentives with long-term shareholder value.
  • Retention-focused structure: RSUs vest on time or next annual meeting, promoting continuity on the board.
  • Non-cash compensation: Grants are equity-based at $0.0000 price, preserving company cash.
Negative
  • Potential dilution: Combined 2,048 RSUs will convert into common shares if vested, increasing outstanding share count.
  • Limited immediacy of information: The filing does not state the company-wide impact or percentage dilution relative to total shares outstanding.

Insights

TL;DR: Routine director equity awards align board member incentives with shareholders but create modest share dilution upon vesting.

These grants are standard annual director compensation delivered as restricted stock units that convert one-for-one into common shares and vest based on time or next annual meeting. The combined 2,048 RSUs are small relative to typical public company floats, indicating limited dilution risk. The use of RSUs promotes retention and alignment without immediate cash outlay by the company.

TL;DR: Disclosure is procedural and routine; transaction codes indicate grant reporting and a ministerial modification or correction.

The form shows a grant (code A) of 886 RSUs and a reported item with code M for 1,162 RSUs dated 09/17/2025. Both convert one-for-one to common stock at $0.0000, consistent with standard equity compensation. No cash proceeds or option exercises are reported. This is a routine insider reporting item and not a material corporate event based on the data provided.

Darden Restaurants (DRI) ha riportato un’attività di premi relativa all’amministratore Juliana L. Chugg con data 17/09/2025. Il fascicolo mostra due grant di RSU (restricted stock units): 1.162 RSU contrassegnate come premio annuale direttore FY25 e 886 RSU contrassegnate come premio annuale direttore FY26. Le RSU si trasformano una-per-una in azioni ordinarie e maturano alla data più vicina tra un anno dalla concessione o la prossima assemblea annuale degli azionisti. Il rapporto è stato firmato da un procuratore speciale per conto della signora Chugg il 19/09/2025. Il fascicolo indica che le RSU FY25 sono state riportate con codice di transazione M e le RSU FY26 con codice A, e il prezzo riportato per le RSU è di 0,0000$.

Darden Restaurants (DRI) informó sobre actividad de adjudicación para la directora Juliana L. Chugg con fecha 17/09/2025. El expediente muestra dos grant de RSU (unidades de acciones restringidas): 1.162 RSU designadas como la adjudicación anual de FY25 para directores y 886 RSU designadas como la adjudicación anual de FY26 para directores. Las RSU se convierten uno a uno en acciones comunes y se consolidan en la primera de las dos fechas: un año desde la concesión o la próxima reunión anual de accionistas. El informe fue firmado por un apoderado en nombre de la Sra. Chugg el 19/09/2025. El informe indica que las RSU FY25 se reportaron con el código de transacción M y las RSU FY26 con el código A, y el precio reportado para las RSU es $0.0000.

Darden Restaurants (DRI)의 이사인 Juliana L. Chugg가 2025-09-17에 한 보상 활동을 보고했습니다. 공시는 FY25 이사 연간 보상으로 표기된 1,162 RSU와 FY26 이사 연간 보상으로 표기된 886 RSU의 두 건의 RSU 부여를 보여줍니다. RSU는 주식으로 1대 1로 전환되며, 부여일로부터 1년 또는 차기 연차 주주총회 중 먼저 도래하는 시점에 vest됩니다. 이 보고서는 2025-09-19에 Ms. Chugg를 대신한 대리인이 서명했습니다. FY25 RSU는 거래 코드 M, FY26 RSU는 코드 A로 보고되었고 RSU의 보고 가격은 $0.0000입니다.

Darden Restaurants (DRI) a signalé une activité d’attribution pour la directrice Juliana L. Chugg, datée du 17/09/2025. Le dossier indique deux attributions d’unités d’actions restreintes (RSU) : 1 162 RSU désignées comme l’attribution annuelle du directeur pour l’exercice FY25 et 886 RSU désignées comme l’attribution annuelle du directeur pour l’exercice FY26. Les RSU se convertissent en actions ordinaires au taux 1 pour 1 et se vestent à la première des échéances suivante : un an après l’attribution ou la prochaine assemblée générale annuelle des actionnaires. Le rapport a été signé par un mandataire au nom de Mme Chugg le 19/09/2025. Le dossier indique que les RSU FY25 ont été rapportées avec le code de transaction M et les RSU FY26 avec le code A, et le prix affiché pour les RSU est de 0,0000 $.

Darden Restaurants (DRI) meldete eine Aktivität von Zuteilungen für die Direktorin Juliana L. Chugg mit Datum 17.09.2025. Die Einreichung zeigt zwei RSU-Zuwendungen (Restricted Stock Units): 1.162 RSU bezeichnet als FY25-Direktoren-Jahreszuteilung und 886 RSU bezeichnet als FY26-Direktoren-Jahreszuteilung. Die RSUs wandeln sich eins zu eins in Stammaktien um und vesten zum frühesten der beiden Zeitpunkte: ein Jahr nach der Gewährung oder der nächsten Jahreshauptversammlung der Aktionäre. Der Bericht wurde am 19.09.2025 von einem Bevollmächtigten im Namen von Frau Chugg unterschrieben. Die Einreichung gibt an, dass die FY25-RSU mit dem Transaktionscode M und die FY26-RSU mit Code A gemeldet wurden und der gemeldete Preis für die RSU 0,0000 $ beträgt.

SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED 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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OMB Number: 3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
CHUGG JULIANA L

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

(Street)
ORLANDO FL 32837

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC [ DRI ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/17/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 09/17/2025 M 1,162 A $0(1) 4,258 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)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units (FY25 Director Annual Grant) (1) 09/17/2025 M 1,162 (2) (2) Common Stock 1,162 (1) 0.0000 D
Restricted Stock Units (FY26 Director Annual Grant) (1) 09/17/2025 A 886 (2) (2) Common Stock 886 $0.0000 886 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. The RSUs vest on the first to occur of one year from date of grant and the date of the next annual meeting of shareholders.
Remarks:
chuggpoa.txt
A. Noni Holmes-Kidd, Attorney-in-fact for Chugg, Juliana L. 09/19/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What did Juliana L. Chugg report on Form 4 for DRI?

The filing reports two restricted stock unit grants dated 09/17/2025: 1,162 RSUs (FY25) and 886 RSUs (FY26) that convert one-for-one into common stock.

When do the RSUs vest according to the filing?

The RSUs vest on the earlier of one year from the grant date or the date of the next annual meeting of shareholders.

What transaction codes are shown and what do they indicate?

The FY25 RSUs are reported with code M and the FY26 RSUs with code A, indicating a modification/correction and an acquisition/grant respectively as shown on the form.

How many total shares will the RSUs convert into if fully vested?

If fully vested, the two grants convert into a total of 2,048 common shares (1,162 + 886) on a one-for-one basis.

Who signed the Form 4 and when?

The form was signed by Noni Holmes-Kidd, attorney-in-fact for Juliana L. Chugg, on 09/19/2025.
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