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The Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) SEC filings page brings together the company’s official regulatory disclosures, providing a detailed record of its financial reporting, governance decisions and material events. As a New York Stock Exchange registrant, Darden files documents such as Form 10-K annual reports, Form 10-Q quarterly reports, Form 8-K current reports and proxy statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Darden’s Form 8-K filings frequently furnish earnings releases, including quarterly and annual results, dividend declarations, share repurchase authorizations and updated financial outlooks. For example, the company has filed 8-Ks to provide its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter and full year results, fiscal 2026 first and second quarter results, and related outlook updates. These filings often attach the full news release as an exhibit and describe that the information is being furnished under Item 2.02, Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
Other 8-K filings address governance and compensation matters under Item 5.02, such as approval of special performance-based restricted stock unit awards for the President and Chief Executive Officer, and leadership changes within key brands. Additional items cover the results of the annual meeting of shareholders under Item 5.07, including director election outcomes, advisory votes on executive compensation, ratification of the independent registered public accounting firm and shareholder proposal results.
Darden’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule DEF 14A provides extensive detail on its board structure, corporate governance guidelines, committee responsibilities, executive compensation philosophy and programs, and stock ownership information. It also describes the logistics of the virtual annual meeting, voting procedures and the matters presented for shareholder approval.
Through its periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, Darden presents audited and interim financial statements, management’s discussion and analysis, risk factors and other disclosures that complement the snapshot information in its 8-Ks. These filings outline the company’s segment reporting, definitions of segment profit, use of non-GAAP measures such as adjusted diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations, and reconciliations to GAAP results.
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Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) reported a proposed insider sale under Rule 144: 5,661 shares of common stock are planned for sale through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC on
Darden Restaurants reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results and significant portfolio activity. The company completed the acquisition of Chuy's for $649.1 million on October 11, 2024, adding 103 restaurants and including Chuy's results from the acquisition date. Darden sold eight Olive Garden Canada locations to Recipe Unlimited and entered a franchise/area development agreement with Recipe. Management is exploring strategic alternatives for the Bahama Breeze brand but has not classified the assets as held for sale. The effective tax rate was 12.2% for the quarter versus 10.6% a year earlier. The Board declared a $1.50 per share cash dividend payable November 3, 2025. Darden had $142.0 million of commercial paper outstanding and $1.10 billion available under its revolving credit facility.
Daryl Kenningham, a director of Darden Restaurants, reported equity awards and conversions on 09/17/2025. The filing shows Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) converting one-for-one into common stock. On that date 823 RSUs associated with the FY25 annual grant are recorded and 886 RSUs from the FY26 director annual grant were acquired, totaling 1,709 RSUs referenced in the filing. The FY25 RSUs and the FY26 director grant vest on the earlier of one year from grant or the next annual meeting of shareholders. Following the reported transactions, the reporting person beneficially owned 1,280 shares of common stock as shown in the form. The form was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 09/19/2025.
Cynthia T. Jamison, a director and Chairman of the Board of Darden Restaurants, reported transactions on 09/17/2025. She disposed of 6,961 shares of common stock and received a director annual grant of 1,365 restricted stock units (RSUs) that convert one-for-one into common shares. The RSUs vest on the earlier of one year from grant or the next annual shareholders' meeting, and the director may elect a one-time deferral of settlement until termination from the board. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 09/19/2025.
Charles M. Sonsteby, a director of Darden Restaurants (DRI), reported changes in his holdings on a Form 4 filed for transactions dated September 17, 2025. The filing shows a disposal of 21,943 shares of Common Stock and the grant/acquisition of 886 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) tied to the FY26 director annual grant. The RSUs convert one-for-one into common shares, vest the earlier of one year from grant or the next annual shareholder meeting, and include a one-time option to defer settlement until the director leaves the board. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on behalf of the reporting person.
Timothy J. Wilmott, a director of Darden Restaurants, reported receipt of restricted stock units as his FY26 director annual grant. The Form 4 shows an award of 886 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) granted on 09/17/2025. The RSUs convert one-for-one into common stock and carry a $0.0000 per‑unit price. The RSUs vest on the earlier of one year from grant or the next annual meeting of shareholders, and the director has a one‑time option to defer settlement until termination from the board. Following the grant, Mr. Wilmott beneficially owns 27,094 shares indirectly through a trust.
Darden Restaurants director William S. Simon received annual restricted stock unit (RSU) grants as compensation, increasing his direct holding. The Form 4 reports acquisition of 1,162 RSUs for the fiscal year 2025 director annual grant and 886 RSUs for the fiscal year 2026 director annual grant, each converting one-for-one into common stock at $0.0000 per share. After the reported transactions, Mr. Simon beneficially owns 8,614 shares of Darden common stock directly. The RSUs vest on the earlier of one year from grant or the next annual shareholders meeting.
James P. Fogarty, a director of Darden Restaurants, reported equity awards and resulting ownership changes on 09/17/2025. The filing shows an award of 1,162 restricted stock units (RSUs) identified as the FY25 director annual grant and an additional 886 RSUs identified as the FY26 director annual grant. RSUs convert one-for-one into common stock and are reported as direct ownership. After the reported FY25 award, Fogarty beneficially owned 26,548 shares
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.
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