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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 2, 2016
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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | 1-10275 | 75-1914582 | ||
(State of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employment Identification No.) | ||
6820 LBJ Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75240
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 972-980-9917
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Section 7 - Regulation FD
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
At its February 2, 2016 meeting, the Board of Director's of the Brinker International, Inc. (the "Company") declared a quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share on the common stock of the Company. The dividend will be payable on March 24, 2016 to shareholders of record as of March 4, 2016.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated February 2, 2016.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. | |||
Dated: February 2, 2016 | By: | /s/ Wyman T. Roberts | |
Wyman T. Roberts, | |||
Chief Executive Officer and | |||
President and President of Chili’s Grill and Bar | |||
(Principal Executive Officer) | |||
Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contacts: Ashley Johnson, Media Relations Joe Taylor, Investor Relations
(800) 775-7290 (972) 770-9040
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL BOARD DECLARES COMMON DIVIDEND
DALLAS, Feb. 2, 2016 -- The Board of Directors for Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share on the common stock of the company, representing a 14 percent increase over the prior year. The dividend will be payable March 24, 2016 to shareholders of record as of March 4, 2016.
Brinker International, Inc. is one of the world's leading casual dining restaurant companies. Founded in 1975 and based in Dallas, Texas, as of the fiscal first quarter ended Dec. 23, 2015, Brinker owned, operated or franchised 1,646 restaurants under the names Chili's® Grill & Bar (1,595 restaurants) and Maggiano's Little Italy® (51 restaurants).