---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000940944-24-000062"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DRI"
cik: "0000940944"
company_name: "DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC"
filed_at: "2024-10-11T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-30T16:11:47.838818+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Darden completes acquisition of Chuy's Holdings for ~$605M enterprise value

## Summary
- Chuy's stockholders receive $37.50 per share in all-cash transaction; aggregate consideration ~$660M.
- Acquisition financed by $400M 4.350% notes due 2027 and $350M 4.550% notes due 2029 issued Oct 3.
- Chuy's common stock ceased trading on Nasdaq following the merger close on Oct 11, 2024.
- Chuy's joins Darden's brand portfolio including Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, and Ruth's Chris.
- Transaction approved by Chuy's stockholders on Oct 10, 2024.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000940944-24-000062
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DRI
- cik: 0000940944
- company_name: DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC
- filed_at: 2024-10-11T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/940944/000094094424000062/0000940944-24-000062-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/940944/000094094424000062/dri-20241011.htm

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