Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2025-09-19
Darden Restaurants Approves Major Equity Grant to CEO
Darden Restaurants, Inc. approved a new special equity grant for its CEO, Ricardo Cardenas, with a target value of $17,000,000. The grant vests on July 24, 2030, and is performance-based. Additionally, the company's shareholders re-elected all nine directors, approved the executive compensation, and ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2026. The shareholders did not approve a proposal to disclose measurable targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- Filer
- Darden Restaurants Inc. DRI · NYSE
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- Accession
- 0000940944-25-000048
- CIK
- 0000940944
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- Medium impactConsumer Cyclical
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- Official filing on sec.gov ↗
Items reported
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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About Darden Restaurants Inc.
Darden Restaurants Inc. holds a prominent position in the U.S. restaurant industry as an owner and operator of several well-known dining chains. Its primary function is to deliver dining experiences through its diverse brand portfolio, which includes iconic names like Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, and The Capital Grille. These brands cater to a wide range of customer preferences, offering everything from casual Italian-American meals to upscale steakhouse dining. Darden Restaurants is notable for its emphasis on quality food and customer service. It plays a crucial role in the restaurant sector, influencing dining trends and consumer choices across the nation. As a major player, Darden's operational strategies and economic performance significantly impact the hospitality and food service industries, making it a bellwether for restaurant sector dynamics. The company continuously adapts to changing consumer tastes, leveraging its scale to innovate and maintain competitive advantages in a crowded marketplace. Based in Orlando, Florida, Darden Restaurants Inc. continues to be a leader in delivering culinary experiences to millions of patrons annually.
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