In a Press Release today, Brinker International, Inc. announced that Steve Provost has been named executive vice president and chief marketing and innovation officer of Chili’s® Grill & Bar. In this role, Mr. Provost will lead the brand’s consumer insights, culinary innovation and marketing teams.

Item 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

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99.1 Press Release, dated March 22, 2017.

About BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:EAT)

Brinker International, Inc. is engaged in the ownership, operation, development, and franchising of the Chili’s Grill & Bar (Chili’s) and Maggiano’s Little Italy (Maggiano’s) restaurant brands. The Company’s Chili’s operates Bar & Grill category of casual dining. Chili’s menu features authentic Fresh Mex and Fresh Tex cuisine, including signature items, such as Baby Back Ribs smoked in-house, Hand-Crafted Burgers served with house-made garlic dill pickles, Mix and Match Fajitas, Tableside Guacamole and house-made Chips and Salsa. Maggiano’s is a full-service, casual dining Italian restaurant brand. Its Maggiano’s restaurants feature individual and family-style menus, and its restaurants also has banquet facilities designed to host party business or social events. The Company owns, operates or franchises restaurants, which include approximately 1,650 restaurants in the United States, over 30 countries and approximately two territories outside of the United States.

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:EAT) Recent Trading Information

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:EAT) closed its last trading session down -0.26 at 42.13 with 1,091,192 shares trading hands.