Brinker International (EAT) director receives 525-share equity grant in Form 4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

GILES WILLIAM T reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC director William T. Giles received a grant of 525 shares of common stock on May 14, 2026. The shares were awarded at a stated price of $0.00 per share, indicating a compensation-related equity award rather than an open-market purchase. Following this grant, Giles directly holds 56,097 shares of Brinker International common stock. This filing records a routine equity compensation event for a board member, adding a relatively small number of shares compared with his existing holdings.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider GILES WILLIAM T

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	525	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 56,097 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares granted: 525 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Shares held after grant: 56,097 shares

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Shares granted 525 shares Common Stock grant on May 14, 2026

Grant price $0.00 per share Stated price for equity award

Shares held after grant 56,097 shares Direct holdings following transaction

Key Terms

Form 4, Common Stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition

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Form 4 regulatory

"This Form 4 shows a grant or award acquisition, not a market purchase."

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Common Stock financial

"Director William T. Giles reported receiving a grant of 525 shares of Brinker International common stock."

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"Transaction code "A" on this Form 4 represents a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities."

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

GILES WILLIAM T

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3000 OLYMPUS BLVD.

(Street)

DALLAS TEXAS 75019

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/14/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/14/2026		A		525	A	$0	56,097	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	05/15/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Brinker International (EAT) director William T. Giles report in this Form 4?

Director William T. Giles reported receiving a grant of 525 shares of Brinker International common stock. The award was recorded at a price of $0.00 per share and increased his direct holdings to 56,097 shares.

Was the Brinker International (EAT) Form 4 transaction a market purchase or a grant?

The Form 4 shows a grant or award acquisition, not a market purchase. The 525 common shares were recorded at $0.00 per share, indicating equity compensation rather than buying shares in the open market.

How many Brinker International (EAT) shares does William T. Giles hold after this transaction?

After the 525-share award, William T. Giles directly holds 56,097 shares of Brinker International common stock. This figure reflects his position following the reported grant on May 14, 2026.

Does the Brinker International (EAT) Form 4 show any stock sales by William T. Giles?

The Form 4 does not report any stock sales by William T. Giles. It only records one acquisition transaction, a grant of 525 common shares classified as a grant, award, or other acquisition.

What does transaction code "A" mean in the Brinker International (EAT) Form 4?

Transaction code "A" on this Form 4 represents a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities. Here, it describes the award of 525 Brinker International common shares to director William T. Giles as part of his equity compensation.