---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000703351-24-000042"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "EAT"
cik: "0000703351"
company_name: "BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC"
filed_at: "2024-11-06T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-30T04:55:43.725868+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Brinker adopts 5-year performance share plan for CEO Hochman ($20M target) and two other executives

## Summary
- CEO Hochman receives $20M target performance shares; Aaron White $3M; George Felix $2M.
- Payout based on TSR vs S&P 1500 Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure Index over 5 years (Sept 2024 – Sept 2029).
- Target requires 60th percentile; max 200% of target, but capped at 100% if Company TSR negative.
- Employment through Sept 2029 generally required to earn shares; vesting accelerated upon qualifying termination or change in control.
- Annual meeting ratified KPMG as auditors and approved 2024 Stock Option & Incentive Plan with 97%+ votes for directors.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000703351-24-000042
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: EAT
- cik: 0000703351
- company_name: BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC
- filed_at: 2024-11-06T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 5.07, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/703351/000070335124000042/0000703351-24-000042-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/703351/000070335124000042/eat-20241106.htm

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