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Bloomin' Brands, Inc. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from Bloomin' Brands, Inc.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Earnings Releases

Bloomin' Brands, Inc. reported the thirteen weeks ended March 29, 2026 results: revenue $ 1,059.7, EPS $ 0.64. Guidance reaffirmed.

“of diluted earnings per share adjustments for the periods presented. First Quarter Financial Results (dollars in millions, unaudited) Q1 2026 Q1 2025 CHANGE Total revenues $ 1,059.7 $ 1,049.6 1.0 % GAAP operating income margin 5.6 % 5.5 % 0.1 % Adjusted operating income margin (1) 5.9 % 6.1 % (0.2) % Restaurant-level operating margin (1) 14.0 % 13.9 % 0.1 %”

James Dinkins was appointed as Director at Bloomin' Brands, Inc..

“the Board increased the size of the Board from ten (10) directors to eleven (11) directors and appointed James Dinkins as director of the Company, effective February 12, 2025.”

Patrick Hafner was appointed as EVP, President, Outback Steakhouse at Bloomin' Brands, Inc..

“On January 8, 2025 , the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (the “Company”), appointed Patrick Hafner to serve as EVP, President, Outback Steakhouse, effective January 20, 2025.”

Brett Patterson resigned as Executive Vice President, President of Outback Steakhouse at Bloomin' Brands, Inc..

“Brett Patterson, the Company’s Executive Vice President, President of Outback Steakhouse, has resigned from the Company effective as of September 27, 2024 as he has accepted a position at another company.”

David J. Deno departed as Chief Executive Officer at Bloomin' Brands, Inc..

“Mr. Deno will retire from the Board and his role as Chief Executive Officer effective September 3, 2024 and will remain employed by the Company through December 31, 2024 as a transition period at his current rate of base salary and receive his 2024 bonus following his departure at the estimated level of Company performance.”

Michael L. "Mike" Spanos was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at Bloomin' Brands, Inc..

“On August 21, 2024 , the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (the “Company”), appointed Michael L. “Mike” Spanos to serve as a director and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 3, 2024.”
Earnings Releases

Bloomin' Brands, Inc. reported first quarter 2024 results: revenue $ 1,195.3, EPS $(0.96). Guidance reaffirmed.

“as further discussed below. See non-GAAP Measures later in this release. First Quarter Financial Results (dollars in millions, unaudited) Q1 2024 Q1 2023 CHANGE Total revenues $ 1,195.3 $ 1,244.7 (4.0) % GAAP operating income margin 6.4 % 9.7 % (3.3) % Adjusted operating income margin (1) 7.5 % 9.7 % (2.2) % Restaurant-level operating margin (1) 16.0 % 17.9 %”

David J. Deno departed as Chief Executive Officer at Bloomin' Brands, Inc..

“On May 2, 2024, David J. Deno informed the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. of his intention to retire from his role as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board.”
Shareholder Votes

Bloomin' Brands, Inc. shareholders rejected Stockholder proposal to adopt a stockholder right to act by written consent at the 2024-04-23 meeting.

“Stockholders did not approve a stockholder proposal to adopt a stockholder right to act by written consent, as set forth below. Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 31,595,715 45,105,210 93,806 5,350,638”
Shareholder Votes

Bloomin' Brands, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers at the 2024-04-23 meeting.

“Stockholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, as set forth below. Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 74,776,517 1,972,199 46,015 5,350,638”
Shareholder Votes

Bloomin' Brands, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered certified public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 29, 2024 at the 2024-04-23 meeting.

“Stockholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered certified public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 29, 2024, as set forth below. Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 79,609,028 2,505,407 30,934 —”
Shareholder Votes

Bloomin' Brands, Inc. shareholders approved Election of ten nominees as directors to serve for a one-year term expiring at the 2025 annual meeting at the 2024-04-23 meeting.

“Stockholders elected each of the following ten nominees as a director to serve for a one-year term expiring at the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified, as set forth below. Name Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes David J. Deno 76,639,961 142,832 11,938 5,350,638 David George 76,717,219 64,865 12,647 5,350,638 Lawrence V. Jackson 75,774,374 999,662 20,695 5,350,638 Julie Kunkel 76,661,552 118,985 14,194 5,350,638 Rohil Lal 76,709,556 71,833 13,342 5,350,638 Tara Walpert Levy 75,894,543 849,760 50,428 5,350,638 John J. Mahoney 75,219,959 1,548,623 26,149 5,350,638 Melanie Marein-Efron 76,655,246 126,465 13,020 5,350,638 R. Michael Mohan 69,958,235 6,811,291 25,205 5,350,638 Jonathon Sagal 76,472,390 310,264 12,077 5,350,638”

William Michael Healy was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Bloomin' Brands, Inc..

“appointed William Michael Healy to serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective April 1, 2024.”
Material Agreements

Bloomin' Brands, Inc. entered into Accelerated Stock Repurchase Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association valued at $220,000,000 (effective 2024-03-01).

“On March 1, 2024, Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement (the “ASR Agreement”), pursuant to its previously announced 2024 Share Repurchase Program, with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”) to repurchase approximately $220 million of the Company’s common stock (“Common Stock”).”

Christopher Meyer departed as Chief Financial Officer at Bloomin' Brands, Inc..

“On February 20, 2024, Christopher Meyer, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer notified the Company of his intention to retire from the Company in 2024.”

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