[Form 4] Brinker International, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Aaron M. White, EVP, COO and CPO of Brinker International (EAT), reported stock transactions dated 08/19/2025. 21,340 shares were acquired under Code V (vested/issued) at $0, bringing beneficial ownership to 56,593 shares. On the same date he disposed of 7,451 shares by sale at $156.13, leaving 49,142 shares beneficially owned. Form signed via attorney-in-fact on 08/21/2025.

Positive

• Vesting issuance of 21,340 shares (Code V) indicating equity compensation was properly reported
• Form filed and signed (attorney-in-fact) within days of the transaction

Negative

• Sale of 7,451 shares at $156.13 reduced beneficial ownership to 49,142 shares

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Insider vesting plus concurrent sale shows routine equity comp monetization without clear material signal.

The filing discloses a vesting event (Code V) for 21,340 shares and a contemporaneous sale of 7,451 shares at $156.13. For investors this is typical of executive equity compensation being realized to cover taxes or diversify holdings. The net change reduced beneficial ownership from 56,593 to 49,142 shares; no derivatives or other unusual instruments are reported.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Transaction pattern is consistent with standard post-vesting disposition; disclosure appears complete and timely.

The report identifies the reporting person as an officer and indicates transactions on 08/19/2025 with the Form filed and signed by an attorney-in-fact on 08/21/2025. The use of Code V denotes issuance/vesting rather than a market purchase. There are no amendments or plans referenced in this filing.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

White Aaron M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3000 OLYMPUS BLVD.

(Street)

DALLAS TX 75019

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC [ EAT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, COO and CPO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/19/2025

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	08/19/2025		A		21,340	A	$0	56,593	D
Common Stock	08/19/2025		F		7,451	D	$156.13	49,142	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

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Christopher L. Green, as Attorney-in-Fact	08/21/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What transactions did Aaron M. White (EAT) report on 08/19/2025?

He reported a vest/issuance of 21,340 shares (Code V) and a sale of 7,451 shares at $156.13.

How many Brinker (EAT) shares does Aaron M. White beneficially own after these transactions?

The filing shows 49,142 shares beneficially owned following the reported transactions.

What does Code V mean on this Form 4 for EAT?

Code V indicates shares were vested or issued to the reporting person, as shown by the 21,340-share acquisition at $0.

When was the Form 4 signed and who signed it?

The form was signed by Christopher L. Green, as Attorney-in-Fact on 08/21/2025.