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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-035676"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DIN"
cik: "0000049754"
company_name: "Dine Brands Global, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-02-03T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T05:27:36.811437+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.35
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Dine Brands appoints two new independent directors, expanding board to 11

## Summary
- Board expanded from 9 to 11; Enrique Silva and Amanda Clark elected effective Feb 4, 2026.
- Silva is former CEO of Checkers & Rally's and Culver's; Clark is ex-COO International of Papa John's.
- Both directors are deemed independent under NYSE standards; initial prorated equity award of $108,822 in RSUs.
- Indemnification agreements entered into with each new director.
- No arrangements or transactions requiring Item 404(a) disclosure.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-035676
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DIN
- cik: 0000049754
- company_name: Dine Brands Global, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-02-03T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.35
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/49754/000119312526035676/0001193125-26-035676-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/49754/000119312526035676/d94822d8k.htm

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