BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:EAT) Files An 8-K Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security HoldersItem 9.01. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Brinker International, Inc. (the "Company") was held on November 16, 2017. Matters voted upon by shareholders at that meeting were:
Proposal 1
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.
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Number of Shares Voted |
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Name |
For |
Against |
Withheld |
Broker Non-Vote |
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Elaine L. Boltz |
40,145,316 |
196,073 |
18,600 |
3,893,593 |
|
Joseph M. DePinto |
40,237,186 |
102,750 |
20,053 |
3,893,593 |
|
Harriet Edelman |
40,138,323 |
203,777 |
17,889 |
3,893,593 |
|
Michael A. George |
39,948,226 |
393,438 |
18,325 |
3,893,593 |
|
William T. Giles |
39,733,941 |
607,567 |
18,481 |
3,893,593 |
|
Gerardo I. Lopez |
34,416,766 |
5,925,886 |
17,337 |
3,893,593 |
|
George R. Mrkonic |
39,924,249 |
415,223 |
20,517 |
3,893,593 |
|
Jose Luis Prado |
40,033,035 |
306,143 |
20,811 |
3,893,593 |
|
Wyman T. Roberts |
40,129,854 |
210,475 |
19,660 |
3,893,593 |
Proposal 2
The proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as Independent Auditors for Fiscal 2018 was approved. The results were as follows:
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For |
Against |
Abstain |
Broker Non-Vote |
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43,118,350 |
708,293 |
426,939 |
3,893,593 |
Proposal 3
The proposal on executive compensation was approved. The results were as follows:
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For |
Against |
Abstain |
Broker Non-Vote |
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39,331,318 |
506,861 |
521,810 |
3,893,593 |
Proposal 4
The proposal on frequency of executive compensation was approved. The results were as follows:
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1 Year |
2 Years |
3 Years |
Broker Non-Vote |
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35,562,043 |
37,973 |
4,741,193 |
3,893,593 |
Section 7 – Regulation FD
Item 9.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
At its November 16, 2017 meeting, the Board of Director's of the Company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.38 per share on the common stock of the Company. The dividend will be payable on December 28, 2017 to shareholders of record as of December8, 2017.
Section9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)Exhibits.
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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.