Brinker International (EAT) director receives 786-share stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

DePinto Joseph Michael reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Brinker International director Joseph Michael DePinto received a grant of 786 shares of common stock on May 14, 2026 at no cost. Following this award, he directly holds 102,352 shares. This appears to be a routine equity compensation grant rather than an open-market trade.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider DePinto Joseph Michael

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	786	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 102,352 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares granted: 786 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Shares owned after grant: 102,352 shares

3 metrics

Shares granted 786 shares Equity grant on May 14, 2026

Grant price $0.00 per share Director equity award, non-cash

Shares owned after grant 102,352 shares Director's direct holdings following transaction

Key Terms

Common Stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition, direct ownership

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""

direct ownership financial

"ownership_type: "direct" and ownership_code: "D""

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^*

DePinto Joseph Michael

(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		786	A	$0	102,352	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.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Joseph Michael DePinto report at Brinker International (EAT)?

Director Joseph Michael DePinto reported receiving a grant of 786 shares of Brinker International common stock. The shares were awarded at no cost to him, reflecting a routine equity compensation transaction rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

How many Brinker International (EAT) shares does director Joseph DePinto now hold?

After the reported grant, Joseph Michael DePinto directly holds 102,352 shares of Brinker International common stock. This figure reflects his post-transaction ownership as shown in the Form 4 and includes the newly awarded 786-share grant.

Was the Brinker International (EAT) director’s Form 4 transaction a purchase or a grant?

The transaction was a grant or award, not an open-market purchase. DePinto received 786 shares of common stock at a price of $0.00 per share, categorized as a “Grant, award, or other acquisition” in the filing's transaction code description.

What is the significance of the transaction code "A" in the Brinker International (EAT) Form 4?

Transaction code “A” indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities. In this case, it shows that DePinto acquired 786 shares of Brinker International common stock through an equity award, rather than by buying shares on the open market.

Is Joseph DePinto’s Brinker International (EAT) share ownership direct or indirect?

The filing classifies DePinto’s ownership as direct, using ownership code “D”. This means the 102,352 shares reported following the transaction are held in his own name, rather than through a trust, partnership, or other indirect entity.