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Darden Restaurants (DRI) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on June 25, 2026 reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition), Item 5.03 (Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter and full-year results released June 25, 2026.
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Item 2.02 · Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter and full-year results released June 25, 2026
- Quarterly dividend increased, supporting shareholder returns
- New $1.5 billion share repurchase authorization, signaling substantial planned capital return
- Fiscal 2027 outlook provided; detailed results and guidance in Exhibit 99.1
Item 5.03 · Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws
- Shareholder nomination coalition limit increased from 10 to 20 holders, lowering coordination barriers for director challenges
- Director nomination procedures updated for SEC Rule 14a-19 universal proxy requirements
- Annual meeting timing and notice provisions revised, affecting shareholder proposal and nomination deadlines
- Amendments effective June 24, 2026, with obsolete provisions removed and administrative language clarified
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Q4 sales rose 13.7% to $3.72B, with 4.6% same-restaurant growth and 43 net new restaurants
- Adjusted diluted EPS increased 22.8% to $3.66; LongHorn led comparable sales growth at 9.5%
- Fiscal 2027 outlook targets $13.60B-$13.75B sales, 2.5%-3.5% same-restaurant growth, and $11.10-$11.35 EPS
- Quarterly dividend increased 8.0% to $1.62 per share, payable August 3, 2026
- New $1.5B share repurchase authorization, following $138M of Q4 repurchases and approximately 0.7M shares retired
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