Brinker International (EAT) director awarded 238 common shares in Form 4 filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Brinker International director Frank D. Liberio reported an equity award of company stock. On 02/12/2026, he acquired 238 shares of Brinker International common stock in a grant or other acquisition at a reported price of $0 per share. Following this award, he directly owns 2,089 common shares.

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^*

Liberio Frank D

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/12/2026

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	02/12/2026		A		238	A	$0	2,089	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	02/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did EAT director Frank D. Liberio report on this Form 4?

Frank D. Liberio reported acquiring 238 shares of Brinker International common stock. The transaction was coded as a grant, award, or other acquisition at a reported price of $0 per share, increasing his directly held stake in the company.

On what date did Frank D. Liberio acquire additional EAT common stock?

Frank D. Liberio acquired the additional Brinker International common stock on February 12, 2026. The Form 4 shows this as the transaction date for the 238-share grant or other acquisition reported as non-derivative common stock.

How many Brinker International (EAT) shares does Frank D. Liberio own after this transaction?

After the reported transaction, Frank D. Liberio beneficially owns 2,089 shares of Brinker International common stock. This total reflects his directly held position following the 238-share grant or other acquisition disclosed on the Form 4 filing.

Was the EAT insider transaction by Frank D. Liberio a market purchase or a grant?

The transaction was reported as a grant, award, or other acquisition rather than an open-market purchase. It is coded as transaction type "A" with a price of $0 per share for 238 shares of Brinker International common stock.

Does Frank D. Liberio hold his EAT shares directly or indirectly after this Form 4?

Frank D. Liberio holds his Brinker International shares directly after this transaction. The Form 4 lists his ownership form as "D" for direct ownership, with 2,089 common shares beneficially owned following the reported acquisition.