Brinker International (EAT) director receives 283-share equity award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Davis Cindy L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Brinker International director Cindy L. Davis received an equity award of 283 shares of Common Stock on May 14, 2026. The shares were granted at no cash cost per share as a compensation-related award, not an open-market purchase. After this grant, she directly holds 10,748 shares of Brinker International common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Davis Cindy L

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	283	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 10,748 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Equity award size: 283 shares Grant price per share: $0.0000 per share Shares owned after grant: 10,748 shares

3 metrics

Equity award size 283 shares Common Stock grant to director on May 14, 2026

Grant price per share $0.0000 per share Compensation-related stock award, not market purchase

Shares owned after grant 10,748 shares Total direct Brinker International Common Stock held by Cindy L. Davis

Key Terms

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

3 terms

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "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_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

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.

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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^*

Davis Cindy L

(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		283	A	$0	10,748	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).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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 insider transaction did Brinker International (EAT) report for Cindy L. Davis?

Brinker International reported that director Cindy L. Davis received an equity award of 283 shares of Common Stock. This was a compensation-related grant at no cash cost, increasing her directly held position to 10,748 shares after the transaction.

Was the Cindy L. Davis transaction in Brinker International (EAT) an open-market purchase or sale?

The transaction was not an open-market trade. It is classified as a grant, award, or other acquisition of 283 Brinker International Common Stock shares, recorded with a zero dollar price per share as part of director compensation rather than a market purchase.

How many Brinker International (EAT) shares does Cindy L. Davis hold after this Form 4?

Following the reported equity award, Cindy L. Davis directly holds 10,748 shares of Brinker International Common Stock. This total includes the newly granted 283 shares, reflecting her updated direct ownership position as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

What does the Form 4 code 'A' mean in the Brinker International (EAT) filing?

The code 'A' in the Brinker International Form 4 indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities. Here, it reflects a compensation-related award of 283 Common Stock shares to director Cindy L. Davis, not a discretionary market buy or sell transaction.

Did Cindy L. Davis pay anything per share for her Brinker International (EAT) stock award?

No cash price was paid for the award. The filing lists a transaction price of $0.0000 per share for the 283 granted shares, which is typical for equity compensation grants provided to directors or executives as part of their overall compensation.