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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC (EAT) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on March 2, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers). George Felix promoted to EVP & CMO, expanding scope to both Chili's and Maggiano's; base salary $600,000 with 75% bonus target and $750,000 annual equity award.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- George Felix promoted to EVP & CMO, expanding scope to both Chili's and Maggiano's; base salary $600,000 with 75% bonus target and $750,000 annual equity award
- CFO Mika Ware receives performance-driven pay raise to $675,000 salary, 75% bonus target, and $900,000 annual equity award: explicitly benchmarked to peer group median
- Both equity grants structured as mix of RSUs and performance-based RSUs, aligning executive pay with shareholder outcomes
- Marketing leadership expansion to Maggiano's signals potential strategic push to revitalize the smaller brand under unified marketing direction
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