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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC — fact timeline

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Earnings Releases

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC reported third quarter ended March 25, 2026 results: revenue $1,455.5 million, net income $127.9 million, EPS $2.87.

“after significant weather headwinds in January, driven by continuous improvements in food, service, and atmosphere, along with unmatched everyday value.” Company sales were $1,455.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to $1,413.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Company comparable restaurant sales increased 3.3% in the third quarter of”

Aaron M. White changed role as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief People Officer at BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

“On May 7, 2025, Brinker International, Inc. (the “Company”) promoted Aaron M. White, to the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief People Officer.”
Debt Financings

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC amended revolving credit of an increase in the Credit Facility by $100 million to an aggregate amount of $1,000 million with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent at revolving loans at a rate equal to Term SOFR + 1.25% to 2.00% maturing May 1, 2030.

“given them in the Existing Credit Agreement. The Fourth Amendment provides for the following changes to the Existing Credit Agreement: • An increase in the Credit Facility by $100 million to an aggregate amount of $1,000 million. • Repricing of loans to provide for revolving loans at a rate equal to Term SOFR + 1.25% to 2.00%, with stepdowns at debt to cash flow”

Timothy Johnson was appointed as Director at BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

“On February 12, 2025, Timothy Johnson was appointed to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Brinker International, Inc. (the “Company”).”

Frank Liberio was appointed as Director at BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

“On July 1, 2024, Frank Liberio was appointed to the Board of Directors of Brinker International, Inc.”

Michaela (Mika) M. Ware was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

“the Company has appointed Mika Ware as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer effective as of June 27, 2024.”
Earnings Releases

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC reported financial results for third quarter ended March 27, 2024.

“On April 30, 2024, Brinker International, Inc. (the "Company") issued a Press Release announcing its third quarter of fiscal 2024 results and updated guidance for fiscal 2024.”

Michaela (Mika) M. Ware was appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

“On February 26, 2024, the Company announced that Michaela (Mika) M. Ware, 52, has been appointed to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective as of June 27, 2024.”

Joseph G. Taylor retired as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

“On February 22, 2024, Joseph G. Taylor, 65, notified Brinker International, Inc. (the “Company”) that he will retire from his position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective as of June 26, 2024”
Earnings Releases

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC reported second quarter of fiscal 2024 results: revenue $1,074.1, net income $42.1, EPS $0.94. Guidance raised.

“our traffic trends and now outpace the industry.” Second Quarter Financial Results Second Quarter 2024 2023 Variance Company sales $ 1,063.7 $ 1,009.4 $ 54.3 Total revenues $ 1,074.1 $ 1,019.0 $ 55.1 Operating income $ 62.4 $ 40.7 $ 21.7 Operating income as a % of Total revenues 5.8 % 4.0 % 1.8 % Restaurant operating margin, non-GAAP (1) $ 139.8 $ 117.0 $ 22.8”
Shareholder Votes

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC shareholders approved Advisory vote on frequency of future executive compensation votes at the 2023-11-16 meeting.

“The proposal on frequency of executive compensation was approved. The results were as follows: 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Broker Non-Vote 36,706,921 16,220 959,466 2,575,120”
Shareholder Votes

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC shareholders approved Advisory vote on executive compensation at the 2023-11-16 meeting.

“The proposal on executive compensation as approved.”
Shareholder Votes

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of KPMG LLP as Independent Auditors for Fiscal 2024 at the 2023-11-16 meeting.

“The proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as Independent Auditors for Fiscal 2024 was approved.”
Shareholder Votes

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-11-16 meeting.

“Each of the management’s nominees, was elected, a director to hold office until the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders or until his or her successor is elected and qualified.”
Earnings Releases

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC reported first quarter of fiscal 2024 results: revenue $1,012.5, net income $7.2, EPS $0.16. Guidance reaffirmed.

“top and bottom-line growth over the long term.” First Quarter Financial Results First Quarter 2024 2023 Variance Company sales $ 1,002.0 $ 946.1 $ 55.9 Total revenues $ 1,012.5 $ 955.5 $ 57.0 Operating income (loss) $ 24.2 $ (19.8) $ 44.0 Operating income (loss) as a % of Total revenues 2.4 % (2.1) % 4.5 % Restaurant operating margin, non-GAAP (1) $”

Steven D. Provost departed as Executive Vice President and President of Maggiano's Little Italy at BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

“On July 14, 2023, Steven D. Provost, Executive Vice President and President of Maggiano’s Little Italy, notified Brinker International, Inc. (the “Company”) that he will retire from the Company at the end of August 2023.”
Debt Financings

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC incurred senior notes of $350 million with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC at 8.250% per annum maturing July 15, 2030.

“On June 27, 2023 (the "Closing Date"), the Company completed the issuance and sale of $350 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes in a previously announced private offering.”
Material Agreements

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC entered into Indenture with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association valued at $350 million (effective 2023-06-27).

“The Notes were issued under the indenture, dated as of the Closing Date (the “Indenture”), by and among the Company, the Guarantors and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”).”
Material Agreements

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC entered into Purchase Agreement with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, on behalf of itself and the initial purchasers listed in Schedule 1 therein valued at $350 million (effective 2023-06-22).

“On June 22, 2023, Brinker International, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and certain of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries (the “Guarantors”) entered into a Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, on behalf of itself and the initial purchasers listed in Schedule 1 therein, under which the Company has agreed to sell $350 million aggregate principal amount of its 8.250% Senior Notes due 2030 (the “Notes”) which will be guaranteed by the Guarantors on a senior unsecured and joint and several basis.”
Governance Changes

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC: The Board approved and adopted amendments to the Bylaws, including updates to conform to DGCL changes, revisions to shareholder nomination procedures, and indemnification provisions (effective 2023-05-18).

“On May 18, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Brinker International, Inc. (the “Company”) approved and adopted amendments to the Bylaws of the Company, dated August 21, 2014 (the “Existing Bylaws”) that amend and restate the Existing Bylaws and that became effective as of the date approved the Board (the “Bylaws”).”
Earnings Releases

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC reported financial results for third quarter ended March 29, 2023.

“On May 3, 2023, Brinker International, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a Press Release announcing its third quarter of fiscal 2023 results.”
Earnings Releases

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC reported second quarter ended December 28, 2022 results: EPS $ 0.62.

“Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) today announced its financial results, for the second quarter ended December 28, 2022.”

Charlie Lousignont departed as Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

“Charlie Lousignont, Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer of Brinker International, Inc. (the “Company”), will depart the Company on or before April 2, 2023.”
Shareholder Votes

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC shareholders rejected Shareholder proposal requesting a report on measures the Company is taking to end the use of medically important antibiotics in the Company’s beef and pork supply chain at the 2022-11-17 meeting.

“Proposal 5 The shareholder proposal requesting a report on measures the Company is taking to end the use of medically important antibiotics in the Company’s beef and pork supply chain was not approved. The results were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote 7,993,341 28,913,456 391,441 3,247,062”
Shareholder Votes

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC shareholders approved Amendment of Company’s 1999 Stock Option and Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors and Consultants at the 2022-11-17 meeting.

“Proposal 4 The proposal on amendment of Company’s 1999 Stock Option and Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors and Consultants was approved. The results were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote 36,563,813 694,949 39,476 3,247,062”
Shareholder Votes

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC shareholders approved Approval of executive compensation at the 2022-11-17 meeting.

“Proposal 3 The proposal on executive compensation was approved. The results were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote 36,119,618 1,142,859 35,761 3,247,062”
Shareholder Votes

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC shareholders approved Ratification of Appointment of KPMG LLP as Independent Auditors for Fiscal 2023 at the 2022-11-17 meeting.

“Proposal 2 The proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as Independent Auditors for Fiscal 2023 was approved. The results were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote 40,004,635 519,688 20,977 0”
Shareholder Votes

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2022-11-17 meeting.

“Proposal 1 Each of management’s nominees was elected as a director to hold office until the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders or until his or her successor is elected and qualified. Number of Shares Voted Name For Against Withheld Broker Non-Vote Frances L. Allen 37,142,225 130,399 25,614 3,247,062 Cynthia L. Davis 37,127,190 145,958 25,090 3,247,062 Joseph M. DePinto 36,465,382 806,421 26,435 3,247,062 Harriet Edelman 36,691,977 582,920 23,341 3,247,062 William T. Giles 37,136,374 137,514 24,350 3,247,062 Kevin D. Hochman 37,204,742 69,293 24,203 3,247,062 Ramona T. Hood 37,191,728 82,509 24,001 3,247,062 James C. Katzman 37,060,158 206,408 31,672 3,247,062 Prashant N. Ranade 37,134,939 136,733 26,566 3,247,062”
Earnings Releases

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC reported first quarter of fiscal 2023 ended September 28, 2022 results: revenue $946.1 million, EPS $0.69.

“Brinker International reported Company sales (1) of $946.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2023 as compared to $865.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2022.”

Richard Badgley departed as Executive Vice President and Chief People and Administrative Officer at BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

“Mr. Richard Badgley, who previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief People and Administrative Officer, departed the Company on October 17, 2022.”

Aaron White was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

“Ms. Aaron White (previously Senior Vice President and Co-Chief Operating Officer for Chili’s Grill & Bar) has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer of Brinker International, Inc. (the “Company”).”

Kevin Hochman was appointed as Chief Executive Officer and President at BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

“appointed Kevin Hochman, 48, to serve as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company, President of Chili’s Grill & Bar and a member of the Board, effective as of June 6, 2022.”

Wyman T. Roberts retired as Chief Executive Officer and President at BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

“will retire as CEO and President of the Company and President of Chili’s Grill & Bar and resign from the Board effective as of June 5, 2022.”

Alex G. Macedo resigned as Director at BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

“On January 19, 2022 , Alex G. Macedo notified Brinker International, Inc. (the “Company”) of his resignation from the Company’s Board of Directors, to be effective immediately.”

Ramona Hood was appointed as Director at BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

“On January 11, 2022, Ramona Hood was appointed to the Board of Directors of Brinker International, Inc.”

George Mrkonic retired as Director at BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

“On July 12, 2021, George Mrkonic provided Brinker International, Inc. (the “Company”) with notice that he would retire from the Company’s Board of Directors following the conclusion of his current term of service on November 17, 2021.”

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