SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            Washington, D.C.  20549

                                   FORM 10-K

               ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
                      THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended June 26, 1996        Commission File No.    1-10275

                          BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

        Delaware                                 75-1914582 
(State or other jurisdiction of              (I.R.S. employer
incorporation or organization)              identification no.)

6820 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, Texas                  75240
(Address of principal executive offices)       (Zip Code)

                        Registrant's telephone number,
                      including area code (972) 980-9917

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:  

                              Title of Each Class
                         Common Stock, $0.10 par value
                             Stock Purchase Rights

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:  None


      Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all  reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d)  of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934  during the  preceding 12  months (or  for such  shorter period  that the
registrant was required  to file such  reports), and (2)  has been subject  to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes  X   No    

      Indicate  by check mark if  disclosure of delinquent  filers pursuant to
Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained,
to the best of the registrant's  knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements  incorporated by  reference in Part  III of  this Form  10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K.  ___

      The  aggregate market  value of the  voting stock held  by persons other
than  directors  and  officers of  registrant  (who  might  be  deemed  to  be
affiliates of registrant) at September 9, 1996 was $1,094,120,523.

      Indicate  the number of shares  outstanding of each  of the registrant's
classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

                                          Outstanding at
      Class                               September 9, 1996

Common Stock, $0.10 par value             77,282,328 shares



                      DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

      Portions  of the  registrant's  Annual Report  to  Shareholders for  the
fiscal year ended June 26, 1996 are incorporated by reference into Parts I, II
and IV hereof,  to the extent indicated herein.   Portions of the registrant's
Proxy   Statement  dated  September  24,  1996,  for  its  annual  meeting  of
shareholders  on November 7, 1996, are incorporated by reference into Part III
hereof, to the extent indicated herein.

                                    PART I

Item 1.     BUSINESS.

            General

            Brinker International, Inc. (the "Company") is principally engaged
            in  the operation  and  development of  the  Chili's Grill  &  Bar
            ("Chili's"),  Romano's Macaroni  Grill ("Macaroni Grill"),  On The
            Border Mexican  Cafe ("On The Border"),  Cozymel's Coastal Mexican
            Grill ("Cozymel's"),  Maggiano's Little Italy  ("Maggiano's"), and
            the  Corner  Bakery ("Corner  Bakery")  restaurant  concepts.   In
            addition, the Company is engaged in  the operation and development
            of a market store and bakery concept using the trade name  Eatzi's
            Market  and Bakery ("Eatzi's").   The Company  was organized under
            the laws of the State of Delaware in September 1983  to succeed to
            the  business  operated by  Chili's,  Inc.,  a Texas  corporation,
            organized in August 1977.  The Company  completed the acquisitions
            of  Macaroni  Grill, On  The  Border,  Cozymel's, Maggiano's,  and
            Corner Bakery in November 1989, May 1994, July  1995, August 1995,
            and August 1995, respectively.

            Restaurant Concepts and Menus

            Chili's Grill & Bar

            Chili's   establishments   are  full-service   Southwestern-themed
            restaurants, featuring  a casual atmosphere and a  limited menu of
            freshly prepared  chicken, beef  and seafood  entrees, hamburgers,
            ribs, fajitas, sandwiches, salads, appetizers and desserts, all of
            which  are  prepared  fresh  daily according  to  special  Chili's
            recipes.

            Chili's restaurants  feature quick,  efficient and  friendly table
            service designed to minimize  customer waiting time and facilitate
            table  turnover,  with  an  average  turnover  time per  table  of
            approximately 45 minutes.   Service personnel are dressed casually
            in  jeans or  slacks,  knit shirts  and  aprons to  reinforce  the
            casual, informal environment.   The decor of  a Chili's restaurant
            consists  of booth  seating, tile-top  tables, hanging  plants and
            wood and brick walls covered with interesting memorabilia.

            Emphasis  is  placed on  serving  substantial  portions of  fresh,
            quality  food at modest prices.   Entree selections  range in menu
            price from $4.99  to $10.99,  with the average  revenue per  meal,
            including alcoholic beverages, approximating  $9.10 per person.  A
            full-service  bar is  available at  each Chili's  restaurant, with
            frozen  margaritas  offered  as  the  concept's  specialty  drink.
            During  the  year  ended June  26,  1996,  food and  non-alcoholic
            beverage  sales  constituted approximately  87%  of  the concept's
            total  restaurant   revenues,   with  alcoholic   beverage   sales
            accounting for the remaining 13%.

            Romano's Macaroni Grill

            Macaroni  Grill  is  an  upscale Italian  theme  restaurant  which
            specializes in family-style  recipes and  features seafood,  meat,
            chicken and pasta entrees,  salads, pizza, appetizers and desserts
            with a full-service bar in most restaurants.   Exhibition cooking,
            pizza ovens  and rotisseries provide an  enthusiastic and exciting
            environment in  the restaurants.  Macaroni  Grill restaurants also
            feature white linen-clothed tables,  fireplaces, sous stations and
            prominent  displays of wines.   Service  personnel are  dressed in
            white, starched shirts and aprons, dark slacks, and bright ties.

            Entree  selections range in menu  price from $5.95  to $16.95 with
            certain  specialty items  priced on  a daily  basis.   The average
            revenue per meal, including alcoholic beverages, is  approximately
            $12.75 per  person.  During the year ended June 26, 1996, food and
            non-alcoholic  beverage sales constituted approximately 84% of the
            concept's total restaurant revenues, with alcoholic beverage sales
            accounting for the remaining 16%.

            On The Border Mexican Cafe

            On The  Border restaurants are full-service,  casual Tex-Mex theme
            restaurants featuring Southwest  mesquite-grilled specialties  and
            traditional  Tex-Mex  entrees and  appetizers  served  in generous
            portions at modest prices.   On The Border restaurants  feature an
            outdoor patio,  a full-service  bar, booth  and table  seating and
            brick  and  wood walls  with a  Southwest  decor.   On  The Border
            restaurants  also offer  enthusiastic  table service  intended  to
            minimize customer waiting time and facilitate table turnover while
            simultaneously providing customers with a satisfying casual dining
            experience.

            Entree selections range in  menu price from $4.99 to  $11.45, with
            the  average  revenue  per meal,  including  alcoholic  beverages,
            approximating $10.50 per person.   During the year ended  June 26,
            1996,   food   and   non-alcoholic   beverage   sales  constituted
            approximately 78% of the concept's total restaurant revenues, with
            alcoholic beverage sales accounting for the remaining 22%.

            Cozymel's Coastal Mexican Grill

            Cozymel's  restaurants  are  casual,  upscale   authentic  Yucatan
            restaurants  featuring  fish,  chicken,  beef  and  pork  entrees,
            appetizers,  desserts  and a  full-service  bar  featuring a  wide
            variety  of  specialty frozen  beverages.    Cozymel's restaurants
            offer an  authentic "Yucatan vacation" atmosphere,  which includes
            an  outdoor  patio.    Service  personnel  are  festively  attired
            featuring colorful vests and bow ties.

            Entree  selections range in menu  price from $4.99  to $13.50 with
            the  average revenue  per  meal,  including  alcoholic  beverages,
            approximating  $13.25 per person.   During the year ended June 26,
            1996,   food   and   non-alcoholic  beverage   sales   constituted
            approximately 75% of the concept's total restaurant revenues, with
            alcoholic beverages accounting for the remaining 25%.

            Maggiano's Little Italy

            Maggiano's restaurants  are designed as classic  re-creations of a
            New York City pre-war  "Little Italy" dinner house.   The existing
            restaurants  are located in the  Chicago metropolitan area with an
            additional  restaurant having  opened  in August  1996 in  Tyson's
            Corner, Virginia.  Each of the Maggiano's restaurants is a casual,
            full-service Italian restaurant with a full lunch and dinner  menu
            as  well  as  a   family-style  menu,  offering  southern  Italian
            appetizers, homemade  bread,  large portions  of  pasta,  chicken,
            seafood,  veal and steak, and a full range of alcoholic beverages.
            Entree  selections range in menu price from $10.95 to $29.95, with
            the  average  revenue  per meal,  including  alcoholic  beverages,
            approximating $18.50 per person.   During the year ended  June 26,
            1996,   food   and   non-alcoholic  beverage   sales   constituted
            approximately 75% of the concept's total restaurant revenues, with
            alcoholic beverage sales accounting for the remaining 25%.

            Corner Bakery

            The   Corner  Bakery  is  designed  as  a  retail  bakery  in  the
            traditional,  old world  bread bakery  style.   The  Corner Bakery
            offers  homemade hearth-cooked  loaves, rolls,  muffins, brownies,
            cookies  and specialty items made fresh daily.  The breads offered
            by  the  Corner  Bakery  include  baguettes,  country  loaves  and
            specialty  breads,  such as  raisin-nut,  olive, chocolate-cherry,
            multi-grains and ryes.  In addition, the Corner Bakery also offers
            pizza, sandwiches, soups and salads.  The existing Corner Bakeries
            are located in  the Chicago metropolitan  area with an  additional
            Corner  Bakery  having  opened  in Tyson's  Corner,  Virginia,  in
            August, 1996.

            Eatzi's Market and Bakery

            Eatzi's  is  a home  meal  replacement retail  store  which offers
            customers  almost  everything on  the  meal  spectrum, from  fresh
            produce and  raw meats and seafood  to high-quality, chef-prepared
            meals-to-go.  Eatzi's also provides a  tremendous variety of "made
            from  scratch" breads and pastries along  with dry groceries, deli
            meats and cheeses, made-to-order  salads and sandwiches, and fresh
            cut flowers.   Large selections of  non-alcoholic beverages, wine,
            and  "create your own six-pack" beer are available to complete the
            meal.

            Eatzi's features an abundance of fresh, high-quality meals, openly
            presented in distinctive areas, replicating an energetic  European
            marketplace with an  exhibition kitchen and bakery.   The circular
            chef's display  case is the focal  point of the store  designed to
            channel customer  traffic around to  other departments.   There is
            limited  indoor and outdoor seating since the emphasis is on take-
            out  purchases.   The chefs  are professionally  dressed  in white
            chef's  coats and  hats with  black and  white houndstooth  pants.
            Retail service  personnel wear  black pants, white,  banded collar
            shirts and green aprons.

            Individual meal  selections range in  price from $3.99  to $10.95,
            with  the   average  revenue  per  purchase,  including  alcoholic
            beverages,  approximating $14.50.  During the  year ended June 26,
            1996, food and non-alcoholic beverage sales constituted 94% of the
            concept's total revenues, with alcoholic beverages accounting  for
            the remaining 6%.

            Restaurant Locations

            At June 26, 1996, the  Company's system of company-operated, joint
            venture and  franchised units included 613  restaurants located in
            46 states, Canada, Mexico, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia,  Egypt,
            Puerto  Rico, France, Indonesia, and Great Britain.  The Company's
            portfolio of restaurants is illustrated below:

                                                June 26, 1996
            Chili's:
              Company-Operated                      352
              Franchise                             137

            Macaroni Grill:
              Company-Operated                       69
              Franchise                               2

            On The Border:
              Company-Operated                       23
              Franchise                               5

            Cozymel's                                13

            Maggiano's                                3

            Corner Bakery                             8

            Eatzi's                                   1

                                       TOTAL        613

            Business Development

            The Company's long-term objective is  to continue expansion of its
            restaurant  concepts   by   opening  Company-operated   units   in
            strategically   desirable  markets.     The  Company   intends  to
            concentrate  on  development  of  certain  identified  markets  to
            achieve  penetration levels  deemed  desirable by  the Company  in
            order  to improve  the Company's  competitive position,  marketing
            potential and profitability.  Expansion efforts will be focused on
            major metropolitan areas  in the United States and  smaller market
            areas which can adequately support any of the Company's restaurant
            concepts.

            The  Company  considers  the  restaurant  site  selection  process
            critical to  its long-term success and  devotes significant effort
            to  the investigation  of  new locations  utilizing  a variety  of
            sophisticated analytical techniques.   The site selection  process
            focuses  on   a  variety  of  factors   including:    trading-area
            demographics  such  as  target  population  density and  household
            income  levels;  an evaluation  of  site  characteristics such  as
            visibility,  accessibility   and  traffic  volume;   proximity  to
            activity centers such as shopping malls, hotel/motel complexes and
            offices; and an analysis of the potential competition.  Members of
            senior management  inspect and approve each  restaurant site prior
            to its acquisition.

            The Company  periodically reevaluates  restaurant sites  to ensure
            that site selection attributes have not deteriorated below minimum
            standards.  In  the event  site deterioration were  to occur,  the
            Company  makes  a concerted  effort  to  improve the  restaurant's
            performance   by  providing  physical,   operating  and  marketing
            enhancements unique to each restaurant's situation.  If efforts to
            restore  the   restaurant's  performance  to   acceptable  minimum
            standards are unsuccessful, the  Company considers relocation to a
            proximate,   more  desirable   site,  or  evaluates   closing  the
            restaurant if the Company's criteria, such as return on investment
            and  area demographic  data do  not support  a relocation.   Since
            inception,  the Company has closed  11 restaurants, including 6 in
            fiscal 1996,  which were performing below  the Company's standards
            primarily  due   to  declining  trading-area   demographics.    In
            addition, the Board  of Directors  of the Company  in fiscal  1996
            approved a  strategic plan targeted to support the Company's long-
            term growth objectives. The  Plan focuses on continued development
            of  those  restaurant  concepts  that  have  the  greatest  return
            potential for  the Company and  its shareholders.   In conjunction
            with this plan, three concepts (Grady's American Grill, Spageddies
            Italian  Kitchen,   and  Kona  Ranch  Steak   House)  and  related
            restaurants were sold, closed or otherwise disposed of.  These and
            future  closings  will  be  key to  a  successful  reallocation of
            resources to the stronger performing concepts.

            The following table illustrates the system-wide restaurants opened
            in fiscal 1996 and the planned openings in fiscal 1997:

                            Fiscal 1996          Fiscal 1997
                              Openings       Projected Openings

        Chili's:
          Company-Operated       38                 30-35
          Franchise              29                 30-35

        Macaroni Grill:
          Company-Operated       19                 18-24
          Franchise               1                  2-3

        On The Border:
          Company-Operated       11                 12-16
          Franchise               1                  4-6

        Cozymel's                10                   1

        Maggiano's               --                  2-3

        Corner Bakery             4                  8-10

        Eatzi's                   1                   -- 

                   TOTAL        114               107-133


            In  July 1995, the  Company acquired  the remaining  fifty percent
            (50%) interest in its Cozymel's restaurant concept in exchange for
            430,769 shares  of the  Company's common  stock.  These  Cozymel's
            restaurants were opened by  a joint venture in which  an affiliate
            of the Company owned a fifty percent  (50%) interest.  The Company
            acquired the Maggiano's and Corner Bakery concepts in exchange for
            4,000,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock in August 1995.

            The Company anticipates  that some  of the  fiscal 1997  projected
            restaurant    openings   will    be   constructed    pursuant   to
            "build-to-suit" agreements,  in which  the lessor contributes  the
            land  cost  and   all,  or  substantially  all,  of  the  building
            construction costs.  In other cases, the Company either leases the
            land, and pays for the building, furniture, fixtures and equipment
            from  its  own  funds,  or  owns  the  land,  building, furniture,
            fixtures and equipment.

            As of June 26, 1996, the Company has lease or purchase commitments
            for future construction of 29 Chili's, 36 Macaroni Grill, 9 On The
            Border,  1 Cozymel's, 2 Maggiano's, and 4 Corner Bakery restaurant
            sites.  The Company is currently in the  process of completing the
            acquisition  of  sites  for  fiscal 1997  projected  openings  and
            locating sites for fiscal 1998 projected openings.

            The following  table illustrates  the approximate average  capital
            investment for a typical unit  in the Company's primary restaurant
            concepts:
Chili's Macaroni Grill Corner Bakery On The Border Cozymel's Land $ 650,000 $ 850,000 $ --- $ 730,000 $1,200,000 Building 1,100,000 1,300,000 650,000 1,200,000 1,500,000 Furniture & Equipment 430,000 510,000 260,000 610,000 600,000 Other 75,000 75,000 50,000 75,000 80,000 TOTAL $2,255,000 $2,735,000 $ 960,000 $2,615,000 $3,380,000
The Maggiano's capital investment varies based on the square footage of the restaurant and the "build-to-suit" lease agreement. The three Maggiano's restaurants constructed through June 26, 1996, range in cost from $660,000 to $3,350,000 (excluding land and net of landlord contributions). The specific rate at which the Company is able to open new restaurants is determined by its success in locating satisfactory sites, negotiating acceptable lease or purchase terms, securing appropriate local governmental permits and approvals, and by its capacity to supervise construction and recruit and train management personnel. Joint Venture and Franchise Operations The Company intends to continue its expansion through joint venture and franchise development, both domestically and internationally. During the year ended June 26, 1996, 29 new Chili's, one Macaroni Grill, and one On The Border franchised restaurants were opened. During the past year, the Company entered into international franchise agreements which will bring Chili's to Spain and Peru in the next 12 months. In fiscal 1996, the first Chili's restaurants opened in Great Britain (October 1995). The Company intends to continue pursuing international expansion and is currently contemplating development in other countries. The Company has previously entered into joint venture agreements for research and development activities related to the testing of new restaurant concepts and typically has a 50% interest in such joint ventures, which interests are accounted for under the equity method. A typical franchise development agreement provides for payment of area development and initial franchise fees in addition to subsequent royalty and advertising fees based on the annual gross sales of each restaurant. Future joint venture or franchise development agreements are expected to remain limited to enterprises having significant experience as restaurant operators and proven financial ability to develop multi-unit operations. At June 26, 1996, 34 total joint venture or franchise development agreements existed. The Company anticipates that an additional 35 franchised Chili's, 3 franchised Macaroni Grill, and 5 franchised On The Border restaurants will be opened during fiscal 1997. Restaurant Management The Company's philosophy to maintain and operate each concept as a distinct and separate entity ensures that the culture, recruitment and training programs and unique operating environments are preserved. These factors are critical to the viability of each concept. The Company's restaurant management structure varies by concept. The individual restaurants themselves are led by a management team including a General Manager and between three to five additional managers. The level of restaurant supervision depends upon the operating complexity and sales volume of each concept. An Area Director/Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of, on average, three to seven restaurants. For those concepts with a significant number of units within a geographical region, additional levels of management may be provided. Each concept is directed by a President and one or more concept Vice Presidents and Senior Vice Presidents. The Company believes that there is a high correlation between the quality of restaurant management and the long-term success of a concept. In that regard, the Company encourages increased tenure at all management positions through various short and long-term incentive programs, including equity ownership. These programs, coupled with a general management philosophy emphasizing quality of life, have enabled the Company to attract and retain management employees at levels above the industry norm. The Company ensures consistent quality standards in all concepts through the issuance of Operations Manuals covering all elements of operations and Food & Beverage Manuals which provide guidance for preparation of Company formulated recipes. Routine visitation to the restaurants by all levels of supervision enforce strict adherence to Company standards. The Director of Training for each concept is responsible for maintaining each concept's operational training program, which includes a four to five month training period for restaurant management trainees, a continuing management training process for managers and supervisors, and training teams consisting of groups of employees experienced in all facets of restaurant operations that train employees to open new restaurants. The training teams typically begin on-site training at a new restaurant seven to ten days prior to opening and remain on location two to three weeks following the opening to ensure the smooth transition to operating personnel. Purchasing The Company's ability to maintain consistent quality of products throughout each of its restaurant concepts depends upon acquiring food products and related items from reliable sources. Suppliers are pre-approved by the Company and are required along with the restaurants to adhere to strict product specifications established through the Company's quality assurance program to ensure that high quality, wholesome food and beverage products are served in the restaurants. The Company negotiates directly with the major suppliers to obtain competitive prices and uses purchase commitment contracts to stabilize the potentially volatile pricing associated with certain commodity items. All essential food and beverage products are available, or upon short notice can be made available, from alternative qualified suppliers in all cities in which the Company's restaurants are located. Because of the relatively rapid turnover of perishable food products, inventories in the restaurants, consisting primarily of food, beverages and supplies, have a modest aggregate dollar value in relation to revenues. Advertising and Marketing The Company's concepts generally focus on the 18 to 54 year old age group, which constitutes approximately half of the United States population. Members of this population segment grew up on fast food, but the Company believes that, with increasing maturity, they prefer a more adult, upscale dining experience. To attract this target group, the Company relies primarily on television, radio, direct mail advertising and word-of-mouth information communicated by customers. In addition, the Company has added a new dimension to in-store marketing with our Frequent Diner Program. Currently offered at Chili's restaurants, the program rewards customer loyalty by issuing points with each purchase that are redeemable for meals, hotel stays and travel. The Company's franchise agreements require advertising contributions to the Company to be used exclusively for the purpose of maintaining, directly administering and preparing standardized advertising and promotional activities. Franchisees spend additional amounts on local advertising when approved by the Company. Employees At June 26, 1996, the Company employed approximately 39,900 persons, of whom approximately 800 were corporate personnel, 2,400 were restaurant managers or trainees and 36,700 were employed in non-management restaurant positions. The executive officers of the Company have an average of more than 15 years of experience in the restaurant industry. The Company considers its employee relations to be good and believes that its employee turnover rate is lower than the industry average. Most employees, other than restaurant management and corporate personnel, are paid on an hourly basis. The Company believes that it provides working conditions and wages that compare favorably with those of its competition. The Company's employees are not covered by any collective bargaining agreements. Service Marks The Company has registered, among other marks, "Brinker International", "Chili's", "Chili's Texas Grill", "Chili's Too", "Cozymel's", "Macaroni Grill", "Maggiano's Little Italy", "On The Border", "On The Border Mexican Cafe", and "Romano's Macaroni Grill" as service marks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. In addition, the Company has service mark applications pending for "Chili's Bar & Bites", "Corner Bakery Pizzaahhh!", "Cozymel's Coastal Mexican Grill", and "Eatzi's Market and Bakery". Risk Factors The Company wishes to caution readers that the following important factors, among others, could cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those indicated by forward- looking statements made from time to time in news releases, reports, proxy statements, registration statements and other written communications, as well as oral forward-looking statements made from time to time by representatives of the Company. Except for historical information, matters discussed in such oral and written communications are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to general business conditions, the impact of competition, the seasonality of the Company's business, and governmental regulations. Competition. The restaurant business is highly competitive with respect to price, service, restaurant location and food quality, and is often affected by changes in consumer tastes, economic conditions, population and traffic patterns. The Company competes within each market with locally-owned restaurants as well as national and regional restaurant chains, some of which operate more restaurants and have greater financial resources and longer operating histories than the Company. There is active competition for management personnel and for attractive commercial real estate sites suitable for restaurants. Seasonality. The Company's sales volumes fluctuate seasonally, and are generally higher in the summer months and lower in the winter months. Governmental Regulations. Each of the Company's restaurants is subject to licensing and regulation by alcoholic beverage control, health, sanitation, safety and fire agencies in the state and/or municipality in which the restaurant is located. The Company has not encountered any difficulties or failures in obtaining the required licenses or approvals that could delay or prevent the opening of a new restaurant and does not, at this time, anticipate any. The Company is subject to federal and state environmental regulations, but these have not had a material negative effect on the Company's operations. More stringent and varied requirements of local and state governmental bodies with respect to zoning, land use and environmental factors could delay or prevent development of new restaurants in particular locations. The Company is subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act which governs such matters as minimum wages, overtime and other working conditions, along with the American With Disabilities Act and various family leave mandates. Item 2. PROPERTIES. The following table illustrates the approximate average dining capacity for each prototypical unit in primary restaurant concepts:
Chili's Macaroni Grill Corner Bakery On The Border Cozymel's Square Feet 6,000 7,300 2,100 7,800 10,700 Dining Seats 215-230 235-290 85-90 275-305 320-360 Dining Tables 55-65 65-75 15-20 60-70 70-85
Maggiano's dining capacity varies based upon the square footage of the restaurant. For the three Maggiano's units constructed through June 26, 1996, square footage ranged from 10,900 to 20,600, the number of dining seats ranged from 470 to 840, and the number of dining tables ranged from 100 to 200. Certain of the Company's restaurants are leased for an initial term of 5 to 30 years, with renewal terms of 1 to 30 years. The leases typically provide for a fixed rental plus percentage rentals based on sales volume. At June 26, 1996, the Company owned the land and/or building for 335 of the 468 Company-operated restaurants. The Company considers that its properties are suitable, adequate, well-maintained and sufficient for the operations contemplated. The Company leases warehouse space totalling approximately 39,100 square feet in Dallas, Texas, which it uses for menu development activity and for storage of equipment and supplies. The Company purchased an office building containing approximately 105,000 square feet for its corporate headquarters in July 1989. In January 1996, the Company purchased an additional office complex containing three (3) buildings and approximately 198,000 square feet for the expansion of its corporate headquarters. Approximately 48,000 square feet of this complex is currently utilized by the Company, with the remaining 150,000 square feet under lease, listed for lease to third party tenants, or reserved for future expansion of the Company headquarters. Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. None. Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS. None. PART II Item 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS. The Company's Common Stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the symbol "EAT". Bid prices quoted represent interdealer prices without adjustment for retail markup, markdown and/or commissions, and may not necessarily represent actual transactions. The following table sets forth the quarterly high and low closing sales prices of the Common Stock, as reported by the NYSE. Fiscal year ended June 26, 1996: First Quarter 18 7/8 14 7/8 Second Quarter 16 1/8 12 Third Quarter 16 3/4 12 7/8 Fourth Quarter 18 1/2 15 1/2 Fiscal year ended June 28, 1995: First Quarter 25 7/8 20 1/2 Second Quarter 24 3/8 16 1/2 Third Quarter 20 5/8 16 1/8 Fourth Quarter 17 1/2 14 7/8 As of September 9, 1996, there were 2,059 holders of record of the Company's Common Stock. The Company has never paid cash dividends on its Common Stock and does not currently intend to do so as profits are reinvested into the Company to fund expansion of its restaurant business. Payment of dividends in the future will depend upon the Company's growth, profitability, financial condition and other factors which the Board of Directors may deem relevant. On January 30, 1996, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted a Stockholder Protection Rights Plan (the "Plan") and declared a dividend of one right on each outstanding share of common stock, payable on February 9, 1996. The rights are evidenced by the common stock certificates, automatically trade with the common stock, and are not exercisable until it is announced that a person or group has become an Acquiring Person, as defined in the Plan. Thereafter, separate rights certificates will be distributed and each right (other than rights beneficially owned by any Acquiring Person) will entitle, among other things, its holder to purchase, for an exercise price of $60, a number of shares of the Company's common stock having a market value of twice the exercise price. The rights may be redeemed by the Board of Directors for $0.01 per right prior to the date of the announcement that a person or group has become an Acquiring Person. Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA. "Selected Financial Data" on page 31 of the Company's 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders is incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" on pages 32 through 35 of the Company's 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders is incorporated herein by reference. Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA. See Item 14(a)(1). Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE. None. PART III Item 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT. The information relating to the Company's directors (including those officers who are directors) is incorporated herein by reference from pages 4 through 8 of the Company's Proxy Statement dated September 24, 1996, for the annual meeting of shareholders on November 7, 1996. Item 11. COMPENSATION INFORMATION. "Executive Compensation" on pages 8 through 10 and "Report of the Compensation Committee" on pages 10 through 13 of the Company's Proxy Statement dated September 24, 1996, for the annual meeting of shareholders on November 7, 1996, are incorporated herein by reference. Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT. "Principal Shareholders" on page 2 and "Security Ownership of Management and Election of Directors" on pages 3 through 4 of the Company's Proxy Statement dated September 24, 1996, for the annual meeting of shareholders on November 7, 1996, are incorporated herein by reference. Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS. None. PART IV Item 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K. (a) (1) Financial Statements. Reference is made to the Index to Financial Statements attached hereto on page 16 for a listing of all financial statements incorporated herein from the Company's 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders. (a) (3) Exhibits. Reference is made to the Exhibit Index preceding the exhibits attached hereto on page E-1 for a list of all exhibits filed as a part of this Report. (b) Reports on Form 8-K The Company was not required to file a current report on Form 8-K during the three months ended June 26, 1996. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC., a Delaware corporation By: /Debra L. Smithart Debra L. Smithart, Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer Dated: September 24, 1996 Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons of the registrant and in the capacities indicated on September 24, 1996 Name Title /Ronald A. McDougall President, Chief Executive Ronald A. McDougall Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer) /Debra L. Smithart Executive Vice President - Chief Debra L. Smithart Financial Officer and Director (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) /Norman E. Brinker Chairman of the Board Norman E. Brinker /Creed L. Ford, III Director Creed L. Ford, III /F. Lane Cardwell, Jr. Director F. Lane Cardwell, Jr. Director Gerard V. Centioli /Jack W. Evans, Sr. Director Jack W. Evans, Sr. Director Rae F. Evans /J.M. Haggar, Jr. Director J.M. Haggar, Jr. Director J. Ira Harris Director Frederick S. Humphries Director James E. Oesterreicher /Roger T. Staubach Director Roger T. Staubach INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The following is a listing of the financial statements which are incorporated herein by reference. The financial statements of the Company included in the Company's 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders are incorporated herein by reference in Item 8. 1996 Annual Report Page Independent Auditors' Report 48 Consolidated Balance Sheets - 36-37 June 26, 1996 and June 28, 1995 Consolidated Statements of Income - 38 Years Ended June 26, 1996, June 28, 1995 and June 29, 1994 Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' 39 Equity - Years Ended June 26, 1996, June 28, 1995 and June 29, 1994 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - 40 Years Ended June 26, 1996, June 28, 1995 and June 29, 1994 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 41-47 All schedules are omitted as the required information is inapplicable or the information is presented in the financial statements or related notes. INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit 3(a) Certificate of Incorporation of the registrant, as amended. (1) 3(b) Bylaws of the registrant. (1) 10(a) Registrant's 1983 Incentive Stock Option Plan. (2) 10(b) Registrant's 1991 Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors and Consultants. (1) 10(c) Registrant's 1992 Incentive Stock Option Plan. (1) 13 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders. (3) 21 Subsidiaries of the registrant. (2) 23 Independent Auditors' Consent. (2) 27 Financial Data Schedule. (4) 99 Proxy Statement of registrant dated September 24, 1996. (3) (1) Filed as an exhibit to report on Form 10-K for year ended June 28, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference. (2) Filed herewith. (3) Portions filed herewith, to the extent indicated herein. (4) Filed with EDGAR version. EXHIBIT 10(a) REGISTRANT'S 1983 INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION PLAN On May 12, 1982, the Board of Directors of Chili's, Inc., a Texas corporation ("Chili's Texas") adopted the Chili's, Inc. Key Employees' Incentive Stock Option Plan ("Prior Plan"). On October 28, 1983 the Board of Directors of Chili's Texas approved the termination of the Prior Plan effective as of the closing of the public offering of the Common Stock of the Company pursuant to the provisions of Section 15 of such Prior Plan, and the Board of Directors of the Company adopted the following 1983 Incentive Stock Option Plan ("Plan"): 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of the Plan is to provide employees with a proprietary interest in the Company through the granting of options which will (a) increase the interest of the employees in the Company's welfare; (b) furnish an incentive to the employees to continue their services for the Company; and (c) provide a means through which the Company may attract able persons to enter its employ. 2. ADMINISTRATION. The Plan will be administered by the Board. 3. PARTICIPANTS. The Board shall, from time to time, select the particular employees of the Company and its Subsidiaries to whom options are to be granted, and who will, upon such grant, become participants in the Plan. 4. STOCK OWNERSHIP LIMITATION. No Incentive Option may be granted to an employee who owns more than 10% of the voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or its Parent or Subsidiaries. This limitation will not apply if the option price is at least 110% of the fair market value of the stock at the time the Incentive Option is granted and the Incentive Option expires not later than five years from the date it is granted. 5. SHARES SUBJECT TO PLAN. The Board may not grant options under the Plan for more than 3,825,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company, but this number may be adjusted to reflect, if deemed appropriate by the Board, any stock dividend, stock split, share combination, recapitalization or the like, of or by the Company. Shares to be optioned and sold may be made available from either authorized but unissued Common Stock or Common Stock held by the Company in its treasury. Shares that by reason of the expiration of an option or otherwise are no longer subject to purchase pursuant to an option granted under the Plan may be re-offered under the Plan. 6. LIMITATION ON AMOUNT. The aggregate fair market value (determined at the time of grant) of the stock which any employee is first eligible to purchase in any calendar year by exercise of Incentive Options granted after December 31, 1986 under the Plan and all incentive stock option plans (within the meaning of Section 422A of the Internal Revenue Code) of the Company or its Parent, if any, or Subsidiaries shall not exceed $100,000 per annum. For this purpose, the fair market value (determined at the respective date of grant of each option) of the stock purchasable by exercise of an Incentive Option (or an installment thereof) shall be counted against the $100,000 annual limitation for an optionee only for the calendar year such stock is first purchasable under the terms of the option. 7. ALLOTMENT OF SHARES. The Board shall determine the number of shares of Common Stock to be offered from time to time by grant of options to employees of the Company or its Subsidiaries. The grant of an option to an employee shall not be deemed either to entitle the employee to, or to disqualify the employee from, participation in any other grant of options under the Plan. Effective February 1, 1993, no participant may receive in excess of 175,000 shares in any calendar year. 8. GRANT OF OPTIONS. The Board is authorized to grant Incentive Options and Nonqualified Options under the Plan. The grant of options shall be evidenced by stock option agreements containing such terms and provisions as are approved by the Board, but not inconsistent with the Plan, including provisions that may be necessary to assure that any option that intended to be an Incentive Option will comply with Section 422A of the Internal Revenue Code. A stock option agreement may provide that the participant may exercise an option or a portion thereof by tendering shares of Common Stock at the fair market value per share on the date of exercise in lieu of cash payment of the exercise price. The Company shall execute stock option agreements upon instructions from the Board. 9. OPTION PRICE. The option price shall not be less than 100% of the fair market value per share of the Common Stock on the date the option is granted. The Board shall determine the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date of grant, and shall set forth the determination in its minutes, using any reasonable valuation method. 10. OPTION PERIOD. The Option Period will begin on the date the option is granted, which will be the date the Board authorizes the option unless the Board specifies a later date. No option may terminate later than ten years from the date the option is granted. The Board may provide for the exercise of options in installments and upon such terms, conditions and restrictions as it may determine. The Board may provide for termination of the option in the case of termination of employment or any other reason. 11. RIGHTS IN EVENT OF DEATH OR DISABILITY. If a participant dies or becomes disabled (within the meaning of Section 22(e)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code) prior to termination of his right to exercise an option in accordance with the provisions of his stock option agreement without totally having exercised the option, the option may be exercised subject to the provisions of Paragraph 13 hereof, by (i) the participant's estate or by the person who acquired the right to exercise the option by bequest or inheritance or by reason of death of the participant, or (ii) the participant or his personal representative in the event of the participant's disability, provided the option is exercised prior to the date of its expiration or not more than one year from the date of participant's death or disability, whichever comes first. 12. PAYMENT. Full payment for shares purchased upon exercising an option shall be made in cash or by check, or on such other terms as are set forth in the applicable option agreement. Payment may be made by tendering shares of Common Stock at the fair market value per share at the time of exercise; if such method of payment is expressly approved by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors prior to the exercise of the option. No shares may be issued until full payment of the purchase price therefor has been made, and a participant will have none of the rights of a stockholder until shares are issued to him. 13. EXERCISE OF OPTION. Options granted under the Plan may be exercised during the Option Period, at such times, in such amounts, in accordance with such terms and subject to such restrictions as are set forth in the applicable stock option agreements. In no event may an option be exercised or shares be issued pursuant to an option if any necessary listing of the shares on a stock exchange has not been accomplished. The Board may provide in stock option agreements executed by the Company that, notwithstanding the grant of an option to an employee requiring the exercise thereof in periodic installments, the total number of options granted may be exercisable, at the election of such employee, upon a material change in control of the voting securities of the Company. For purposes hereof, a material change in control of the voting securities of the Company shall be deemed to include, but not necessarily be limited to, a merger of the Company into, or acquisition of the Company by, another corporation, partnership, trust or other business entity, or a change in control of the voting securities of the Company such that Norman Brinker is no longer the individual owning or controlling the largest percentage of the Company's voting securities. 14. CAPITAL ADJUSTMENTS AND REORGANIZATIONS. The number of shares of Common Stock covered by each outstanding option granted under the Plan and the option price may be adjusted to reflect, as deemed appropriate by the Board, any stock dividend, stock split, share combination, exchange of shares, recapitalization, merger, consolidation, separation, reorganization, liquidation or the like, of or by the Company. 15. NON-ASSIGNABILITY. Options may not be transferred other than by will or by the laws of descent and distribution. During a participant's lifetime, options granted to a participant may be exercised only by the participant. 16. INTERPRETATION. The Board shall interpret the Plan and shall prescribe such rules in connection with the operation of the Plan as it determines to be advisable for the administration of the Plan. The Board may rescind and amend its rules. 17. AMENDMENT OR DISCONTINUANCE. The Plan may be amended or discontinued by the Board without the approval of the stockholders of the Company, except that any amendment that would (a) materially increase the benefits accruing to participants under the Plan, (b) materially increase the number of securities that may be issued under the Plan, or (c) materially modify the requirements of eligibility for participation in the Plan must be approved by the stockholders of the Company. 18. EFFECT OF PLAN. Neither the adoption of the Plan nor any action of the Board shall be deemed to give any officer or employee any right to be granted an option to purchase Common Stock of the Company or any other rights except as may be evidenced by the stock option agreement, or any amendment thereto, duly authorized by the Board and executed on behalf of the Company and then only to the extent and on the terms and conditions expressly set forth therein. 19. TERM. Unless sooner terminated by action of the Board, this Plan will terminate on October 15, 1993. The Board may not grant options under the Plan after that date, but options granted before that date will continue to be effective in accordance with their terms. 20. DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this Plan, unless the context requires otherwise, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: (a) "Plan" means this 1983 Incentive Stock Option Plan as amended from time to time. (b) "Company" means Chili's, Inc., a Delaware corporation. (c) "Board" means the board of directors of the Company, or the Compensation Committee, if any. (d) "Common Stock" means the Common Stock which the Company is currently authorized to issue or may in the future be authorized to issue (as long as the common stock varies from that currently authorized, if at all, only in amount of par value). (e) "Subsidiary" means any corporation in an unbroken chain of corporations beginning with the Company if, at the time of the granting of the option, each of the corporations other than the last corporation in the unbroken chain owns stock possessing 50% or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock in one of the other corporations in the chain, and "Subsidiaries" means more than one of any such corporations. (f) "Parent" means any corporation in an unbroken chain of corporations ending with the Company if, at the time of granting of the option, each of the corporations other than the Company owns stock possessing 50% or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock in one of the other corporations in the chain. (g) "Option Period" means the period during which an option may be exercised. (h) "Incentive Option" means an option granted under the Incentive Plan which meets the requirements of Section 422A of the Internal Revenue Code. (i) "Nonqualified Option" means an option granted under the Plan which is not intended to be an Incentive Option. EXHIBIT 13 1996 ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (In thousands, except per share amounts and number of restaurants) Fiscal Years 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 Income Statement Data: Revenues $1,162,951 $1,042,199 $ 886,040 $ 704,984 $ 569,795 Costs and Expenses: Cost of Sales 330,375 283,417 241,950 195,967 158,401 Restaurant Expenses 620,441 540,986 451,029 358,949 297,941 Depreciation and Amortization 64,611 58,570 51,570 38,292 29,203 General and Administrative 54,271 50,362 45,659 37,328 30,917 Interest Expense 4,579 595 441 406 636 Gain on Sales of Concepts (9,262) - - - - Restructuring Charge 50,000 - - - - Merger Expenses - - 1,949 - - Injury Claim Settlement - - 2,248 - - Other, Net (4,201) (3,151) (5,348) (5,129) (3,148) Total Costs and Expenses 1,110,814 930,779 789,498 625,813 513,950 Income Before Provision for Income Taxes 52,137 111,420 96,542 79,171 55,845 Provision for Income Taxes 17,756 38,676 34,223 27,083 18,836 Net Income $ 34,381 $ 72,744 $ 62,319 $ 52,088 $ 37,009 Primary Net Income Per Share $ 0.44 $ 0.98 $ 0.83 $ 0.71 $ 0.52 Primary Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 77,902 74,283 74,947 73,286 71,829 Balance Sheet Data (end of period): Working Capital Deficit $ (50,035) $ (2,377) $ (54,879) $ (40,579) $ (25,009) Total Assets 888,834 738,936 558,435 455,070 355,595 Long-term Obligations 142,274 139,645 39,316 31,082 26,725 Shareholders Equity 608,170 496,797 417,377 344,086 261,593 Number of Restaurants Open at End of Period: Company-Operated 468 439 369 308 258 Franchised/Joint Venture 145 121 89 75 57 Total 613 560 458 383 315
MANAGEMENT S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1996, 1995, AND 1994 The following table sets forth expenses as a percentage of total revenues for the periods indicated for revenue and expense items included in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Percentage of Total Revenues Fiscal Years 1996 1995 1994 Revenues 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Costs and Expenses: Cost of Sales 28.4% 27.2% 27.3% Restaurant Expenses 53.3% 51.9% 50.9% Depreciation and Amortization 5.6% 5.6% 5.8% General and Administrative 4.7% 4.8% 5.2% Interest Expense 0.4% 0.1% - Gain on Sales of Concepts (0.8%) - - Restructuring Charge 4.3% - - Merger Expenses - - 0.2% Injury Claim Settlement - - 0.3% Other, Net (0.4%) (0.3%) (0.6%) Total Costs and Expenses 95.5% 89.3% 89.1% Income Before Provision for Income Taxes 4.5% 10.7% 10.9% Provision for Income Taxes 1.5% 3.7% 3.9% Net Income 3.0% 7.0% 7.0%
REVENUES Increases in revenues of 12% and 18% in fiscal 1996 and 1995, respectively, primarily relate to the increases in Company-owned store weeks driven by new unit expansion. Excluding concepts sold (Grady s American Grill, Spageddies Italian Kitchen, and Kona Ranch Steak House) during fiscal 1996, revenues for fiscal 1996 increased 20% due to a 19% increase in store weeks and a 0.3% increase in average weekly sales. Menu price increases had little impact on the increases in revenues as weighted average price increases over the past two years averaged less than 1% per year. Sales levels were impacted by increased competition within the casual-dining sector coupled with a decline in consumer spending. Brinker continues to focus on providing quality food and service at an exceptional value. COSTS AND EXPENSES (as a percent of Revenues) Cost of sales increased in fiscal 1996 compared to fiscal 1995 due to increased portion sizes on various Chili s menu items and product mix shifts toward higher percentage food cost menu items. Cost of sales decreased slightly in fiscal 1995 compared to fiscal 1994 due to favorable commodity price variances and increased purchasing leverage, which offset product mix changes to menu items with higher percentage food costs. Restaurant expenses increased in fiscal 1996 and fiscal 1995 due primarily to increases in management and restaurant labor. Management labor increased in fiscal 1996 as a result of increases in base salaries to remain competitive in the industry and increased in fiscal 1995 from additional staffing in anticipation of new restaurant openings. Restaurant labor costs were up for both fiscal 1996 and fiscal 1995 due to increases in the number of waitstaff to enhance customer service as well as increased wage rates to meet industry competition and retain quality hourly employees. Depreciation and amortization has remained flat for fiscal 1996 and fiscal 1995. A decrease in per-unit depreciation and amortization due to a declining depreciable asset base for older units offset increases related to new unit construction costs and ongoing remodel costs. General and administrative expenses have decreased in the past two fiscal years as a result of Brinker's focus on controlling corporate expenditures relative to increasing revenues and number of restaurants. Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized, increased in fiscal 1996 due to the issuance of $100 million of unsecured senior notes in late fiscal 1995. Merger expenses are one-time charges such as consulting fees, legal fees, and severance costs related to the acquisition of On The Border in fiscal 1994. Injury claim settlement represents a one-time charge in fiscal 1994 to settle an injury claim arising from an airplane accident in March 1993 involving several former officers of On The Border. Other, net increased in fiscal 1996 primarily due to additional interest and dividend income associated with an increased marketable securities position. Other, net decreased in fiscal 1995 primarily as a result of a decrease in net realized gains on sales of marketable securities as well as a decrease in interest and dividend income due to the declining balance in marketable securities. RESTRUCTURING RELATED ITEMS In October 1995, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a strategic plan targeted to support the Company's long-term growth objectives. The plan focuses on continued development of those restaurant concepts that have the greatest return potential for the Company and its shareholders. In conjunction with this plan, the Company has or will dispose of or convert 30 to 40 Company-owned restaurants that have not met management's financial return expectations. The restructuring actions began during the second quarter of fiscal 1996 and are expected to be completed in fiscal 1997. The Company recorded a $50.0 million restructuring charge during fiscal 1996 to cover costs related to the execution of this plan, primarily the write-down of property and equipment to net realizable value, costs to settle lease obligations, and the write-off of other assets. In conjunction with the strategic plan, the Company also completed the sales of the Grady's American Grill, Spageddies Italian Kitchen, and Kona Ranch Steak House concepts during the second quarter of fiscal 1996, recognizing a gain of approximately $9.3 million. INCOME TAXES The Company's effective income tax rate was 34.1%, 34.7%, and 35.4% in fiscal 1996, 1995, and 1994, respectively. The fiscal 1996 and 1995 decreases are a result of an increase in the rate effect of Federal FICA tax credits for tipped wages. NET INCOME AND NET INCOME PER SHARE Operating results before restructuring related items (gain on sales of concepts and restructuring charge) are summarized as follows (in millions, except per share amounts):
Fiscal Years 1996 1995 1994 Income Before Restructuring Related Items and Income Taxes $ 92.9 $111.4 $ 96.5 Income Taxes Before Restructuring Related Items 32.0 38.7 34.2 Net Income Before Restructuring Related Items $ 60.9 $ 72.7 $ 62.3 Primary Net Income Per Share Before Restructuring Related Items $ 0.78 $ 0.98 $ 0.83
Fiscal 1996 net income and primary net income per share before restructuring related items declined 16.2% and 20.4%, respectively, compared to fiscal 1995. The decrease in net income before restructuring related items in light of the increase in revenues was due to the decline in average weekly sales associated with concepts sold during fiscal 1996 and the increase in costs and expenses mentioned above. The increase in fiscal 1995 net income and primary net income per share compared to fiscal 1994 is attributable to an increase in revenues and one-time charges incurred in fiscal 1994, including the $2.2 million injury claim settlement and $1.9 million of On The Border merger costs. The increase in weighted average number of shares outstanding arose primarily from common stock issued in connection with acquisitions during fiscal 1996. IMPACT OF INFLATION Brinker has not experienced a significant overall impact from inflation. As operating expenses increase, Brinker, to the extent permitted by competition, recovers increased costs by increasing menu prices. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Working capital decreased from a deficit of $2.4 million at June 28, 1995 to a deficit of $50.0 million at June 26, 1996, due to borrowings of short-term debt, recording of the restructuring reserve, and the Company s capital expenditures offset by proceeds from the sales of concepts. Net cash provided by operating activities increased to $114.9 million for fiscal 1996 from $110.2 million for fiscal 1995 due to the timing of operational receipts and payments. During October 1995, the Company announced the approval of a strategic plan which included the disposition of certain Company-owned restaurants. The dispositions are expected to generate net cash proceeds of approximately $15 to $20 million through fiscal 1997. Furthermore, the Company completed the sales of three of its concepts during the second quarter which resulted in net cash proceeds of approximately $73 million. Long-term debt outstanding at June 26, 1996 consisted of $100 million of unsecured senior notes and obligations under capital leases. At June 26, 1996, the Company had $235 million in available funds from credit facilities. The Company estimates that its capital expenditures during fiscal 1997 will approximate $200 million. These capital expenditures, which will primarily relate to the planned expansion of each restaurant concept and the ongoing remodeling program, will be funded from internal operations, cash equivalents, income earned from investments, build-to-suit lease agreements with landlords, proceeds from the sales of restaurants, and drawdowns on the Company s available lines of credit. Brinker is not aware of any other event or trend which would potentially affect its liquidity. In the event such a trend develops, Brinker believes that there are sufficient funds available under the lines of credit and from strong internal cash generating capabilities to adequately manage the expansion of the business. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In March 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 121 ( SFAS 121 ), Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets To Be Disposed Of. SFAS 121 sets forth standards for recognition and measurement of impairment of long-lived assets. SFAS 121 is effective for Brinker in fiscal 1997. Brinker does not believe the adoption of SFAS 121 will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. In October 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 ( SFAS 123 ), Accounting for Stock- Based Compensation, which permits stock compensation costs to be measured using either the intrinsic value-based method or the fair value-based method. When adopted in fiscal 1997, Brinker intends to continue to use the intrinsic value-based method and will provide the expanded disclosure required by SFAS 123. MANAGEMENT OUTLOOK Brinker s strategy is to aggressively grow concepts that exceed its high expectations for return on invested capital, reposition or divest those concepts which fail to meet those expectations, and continuously explore and develop new concepts with high return capabilities. In fiscal 1996, Brinker sold three concepts and acquired three high potential concepts (Cozymel s Coastal Mexican Grill, Maggiano s Little Italy, and the Corner Bakery). For fiscal 1997, Brinker has six proven, expandable concepts, as well as several new concepts in the early research and development phases. With this strong line-up, Brinker expects to open approximately 120 new restaurants system-wide during fiscal 1997. In fiscal 1996 and fiscal 1995, Brinker experienced a difficult operating environment due to intensified competition, weakened consumer confidence, and continued pressure on consumer discretionary income. Management expects these conditions to continue in fiscal 1997. However, management believes that its concept realignment, together with its focus on price value and customer service, will strategically position Brinker to attain growth and profitability objectives while creating value for its shareholders.
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands, except share and per share amounts) 1996 1995 ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 27,073 $ 44,911 Accounts Receivable, Net 14,142 18,020 Inventories 10,839 10,312 Prepaid Expenses 24,648 22,485 Deferred Income Taxes (Note 6) 11,653 4,389 Total Current Assets 88,355 100,117 Property and Equipment, at Cost (Note 8): Land 150,391 148,123 Buildings and Leasehold Improvements 430,037 358,717 Furniture and Equipment 240,880 214,275 Construction-in-Progress 31,923 49,500 853,231 770,615 Less Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization 242,001 202,542 Net Property and Equipment 611,230 568,073 Other Assets: Marketable Securities (Note 4) 70,012 34,696 Goodwill (Note 2) 73,250 9,708 Other 45,987 26,342 Total Other Assets 189,249 70,746 Total Assets $888,834 $738,936 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY Current Liabilities: Short-term Debt (Note 7) $ 15,000 $ - Current Installments of Long-term Debt (Notes 7 and 8) 348 1,593 Accounts Payable 58,902 40,383 Accrued Liabilities (Note 5) 64,140 60,518 Total Current Liabilities 138,390 102,494 Long-term Debt, Less Current Installments (Notes 7 and 8) 102,801 103,086 Deferred Income Taxes (Note 6) 12,900 13,497 Other Liabilities 26,573 23,062 Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 8 and 12) Shareholders Equity (Notes 2, 9, and 10): Preferred Stock - 1,000,000 Authorized Shares; $1.00 Par Value; No Shares Issued - - Common Stock - 250,000,000 Authorized Shares; $.10 Par Value; 77,255,783 and 72,073,597 Shares Issued and Outstanding in 1996 and 1995, Respectively 7,726 7,207 Additional Paid-In Capital 266,561 190,919 Unrealized Loss on Marketable Securities (Note 4) (620) (1,451) Retained Earnings 334,503 300,122 Total Shareholders Equity 608,170 496,797 Total Liabilities and Shareholders Equity $888,834 $738,936 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. Consolidated Statements of Income (In thousands, except per share amounts) Fiscal Years 1996 1995 1994 Revenues $1,162,951 $1,042,199 $ 886,040 Costs and Expenses: Cost of Sales 330,375 283,417 241,950 Restaurant Expenses (Note 8) 620,441 540,986 451,029 Depreciation and Amortization 64,611 58,570 51,570 General and Administrative 54,271 50,362 45,659 Interest Expense (Note 7) 4,579 595 441 Gain on Sales of Concepts (Note 3) (9,262) - - Restructuring Charge (Note 3) 50,000 - - Merger Expenses (Note 2) - - 1,949 Injury Claim Settlement (Note 12) - - 2,248 Other, Net (Note 4) (4,201) (3,151) (5,348) Total Costs and Expenses 1,110,814 930,779 789,498 Income Before Provision for Income Taxes 52,137 111,420 96,542 Provision for Income Taxes (Note 6) 17,756 38,676 34,223 Net Income $ 34,381 $ 72,744 $ 62,319 Primary and Fully Diluted Net Income Per Share $ 0.44 $ 0.98 $ 0.83 Primary Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 77,902 74,283 74,947 Fully Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 78,036 74,345 75,043 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity (In thousands) Unrealized Additional Loss on Common Stock Paid-in Marketable Retained Shares Amount Capital Securities Earnings Total Balances at June 30, 1993 70,323 $ 7,033 $171,994 $ - $165,059 $344,086 Net Income - - - - 62,319 62,319 Change in Unrealized Loss on Marketable Securities - - - (441) - (441) Issuances of Common Stock 1,082 108 11,305 - - 11,413 Balances at June 29, 1994 71,405 7,141 183,299 (441) 227,378 417,377 Net Income - - - - 72,744 72,744 Change in Unrealized Loss on Marketable Securities - - - (1,010) - (1,010) Issuances of Common Stock 668 66 7,620 - - 7,686 Balances at June 28, 1995 72,073 7,207 190,919 (1,451) 300,122 496,797 Net Income - - - - 34,381 34,381 Change in Unrealized Loss on Marketable Securities - - - 831 - 831 Issuances of Common Stock 5,183 519 75,642 - - 76,161 Balances at June 26, 1996 77,256 $ 7,726 $266,561 $ (620) $334,503 $608,170 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In thousands) Fiscal Years 1996 1995 1994 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net Income $ 34,381 $ 72,744 $ 62,319 Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities: Depreciation and Amortization of Property and Equipment 54,138 48,893 41,653 Amortization of Goodwill and Other Assets 10,473 9,677 9,917 Gain on Sales of Concepts (Note 3) (9,262) - - Restructuring Charge (Note 3) 50,000 - - Changes in Assets and Liabilities, Excluding Effects of Acquisitions and Dispositions: Decrease (Increase) in Accounts Receivable 4,783 (5,301) (6,601) Increase in Inventories (1,236) (2,099) (1,244) Increase in Prepaid Expenses (3,920) (4,884) (4,929) Increase in Other Assets (21,883) (13,627) (11,070) Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable 1,537 (4,140) 21,612 Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities (1,596) 4,617 9,919 Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes (8,313) 2,392 (2,268) Increase in Other Liabilities 3,607 1,493 8,520 Other 2,220 415 (1,471) Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 114,929 110,180 126,357 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Payments for Property and Equipment (187,141) (183,913) (114,794) Payment for Purchase of Restaurants (Note 2) - - (8,165) Proceeds from Sales of Concepts (Note 3) 73,115 - - Purchases of Marketable Securities (61,390) (15,988) (58,986) Proceeds from Sales of Marketable Securities 25,137 23,458 42,470 Other 375 1,988 5,335 Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (149,904) (174,455) (134,140) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Borrowings of Short-term Debt 15,000 - - Payments of Long-term Debt (1,530) (1,426) (3,977) Proceeds from Issuances of Long-term Debt - 100,000 - Proceeds from Issuances of Common Stock 3,667 6,869 3,026 Net Cash Provided (Used) by Financing Activities 17,137 105,443 (951) Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents (17,838) 41,168 (8,734) Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year 44,911 3,743 12,477 Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year $ 27,073 $ 44,911 $ 3,743 CASH PAID DURING THE YEAR: Interest, Net of Amounts Capitalized $ 4,188 $ - $ 430 Income Taxes $ 24,558 $ 47,838 $ 26,579 NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS DURING THE YEAR: Tax Benefit from Stock Options Exercised $ 729 $ 817 $ 8,387 Common Stock Issued in Connection with Acquisitions $ 71,765 $ - $ - Notes Received in Connection with Sales of Concepts $ 9,800 $ - $ - See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Brinker International, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries ("Brinker"). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Brinker owns and operates various restaurant concepts principally located in the United States. Brinker has a 52 week fiscal year ending on the last Wednesday in June. Fiscal years 1996, 1995, and 1994 ended June 26, 1996, June 28, 1995, and June 29, 1994, respectively. Certain amounts in the fiscal 1995 consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the fiscal 1996 presentation. (b) Financial Instruments Brinker's policy is to invest cash in excess of operating requirements in income-producing investments. Cash invested in instruments with maturities of three months or less at the time of investment is reflected as cash equivalents. Cash equivalents of $18.6 million and $38.0 million at June 26, 1996 and June 28, 1995, respectively, consist primarily of money market funds, commercial paper, and auction-rate preferred stocks. Brinker s financial instruments at June 26, 1996 and June 28, 1995 consist of cash equivalents, marketable securities, short-term debt, and long-term debt. The fair value of these financial instruments approximates the carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets. The following methods were used in estimating the fair value of each class of financial instrument: cash equivalents and short-term debt approximate their carrying amounts due to the short duration of those items; marketable securities are based on quoted market prices; and long-term debt is based on the amount of future cash flows discounted using Brinker s expected borrowing rate for debt of comparable risk and maturity. (c) Inventories Inventories, which consist of food, beverages, and supplies, are stated at the lower of cost (weighted average cost method) or market. (d) Property and Equipment Buildings and leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the lesser of the life of the lease, including renewal options, or the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from 5 to 20 years. Furniture and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from 3 to 8 years. (e) Capitalized Interest Interest costs capitalized during the construction period of restaurants were approximately $4.4 million, $2.3 million, and $0.7 million during fiscal 1996, 1995, and 1994, respectively. (f) Preopening Costs Capitalized preopening costs include the direct and incremental costs typically associated with the opening of a new restaurant which primarily consist of costs incurred to develop new restaurant management teams, travel and lodging for both the training and opening unit management teams, and the food, beverage, and supplies costs incurred to perform role play testing of all equipment, concept systems, and recipes. Preopening costs are included in other assets and amortized over a period of 12 months. (g) Goodwill Goodwill is being amortized on a straight-line basis over 30 to 40 years. Brinker assesses the recoverability of goodwill by determining whether the asset balance can be recovered over its remaining life through undiscounted future operating cash flows of the acquired operation. The amount of impairment, if any, is measured based on projected discounted future operating cash flows. Management believes that no impairment of goodwill has occurred and that no reduction of the related estimated useful life is warranted. (h) Income Taxes Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. (i) Stock-Based Compensation Brinker uses the intrinsic value-based method for measuring stock-based compensation cost which measures compensation cost as the excess, if any, of the quoted market price of Brinker common stock at the grant date over the amount the employee must pay for the stock. Brinker s policy is to grant stock options at fair value at the date of grant. Proceeds from the exercise of common stock options issued to officers, directors, and key employees under Brinker's stock option plans are credited to common stock to the extent of par value and to additional paid-in capital for the excess. (j) Net Income Per Share Both primary and fully diluted net income per share are based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the fiscal year increased by common equivalent shares (stock options) determined using the treasury stock method. Primary weighted average equivalent shares are determined based on the average market price exceeding the exercise price of the stock options. Fully diluted weighted average equivalent shares are determined based on the higher of the average or ending market price exceeding the exercise price of the stock options. (k) Use of Estimates The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and costs and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. 2. ACQUISITIONS During the three years ended June 26, 1996, Brinker completed the acquisitions set forth below. For acquisitions accounted for as purchases, the excess of cost over the fair values of the net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill and the operations of the related restaurants are included in Brinker s consolidated results of operations from the dates of acquisition. For acquisitions accounted for as poolings of interests, Brinker s consolidated financial statements have been restated to include the accounts and operations of the restaurants for all periods presented. The operations of the restaurants acquired are not material. On July 19, 1995, Brinker acquired the remaining 50% interest in its Cozymel s restaurant concept in exchange for 430,769 shares of Brinker common stock. On August 29, 1995, Brinker acquired the Maggiano s Little Italy and Corner Bakery concepts in exchange for 4,000,000 shares of Brinker common stock. These acquisitions were accounted for as purchases. Goodwill of approximately $7.6 million and $57.5 million, respectively, is being amortized on a straight-line basis over 40 years. In fiscal 1995, Brinker acquired four Chili s restaurants from a franchisee in exchange for 505,930 shares of Brinker common stock. The acquisition of one of the restaurants was accounted for as a purchase while the acquisition of the remaining three restaurants was accounted for as a pooling of interests. In fiscal 1994, Brinker acquired the On The Border restaurant concept. Under the terms of the merger agreement, 3,767,711 fully diluted shares of On The Border common stock were converted to 1,239,130 shares of Brinker common stock (approximately 0.3 for 1 exchange). The acquisition was accounted for as a pooling of interests. Merger expenses of $1.9 million incurred in fiscal 1994 related to the acquisition of On The Border are reported separately to reflect the impact of nonrecurring charges. These costs primarily relate to consulting fees, legal fees, and severance costs. Also in fiscal 1994, Brinker acquired 13 Chili s restaurants from franchisees. The acquisition of nine of the restaurants in exchange for 256,576 shares of Brinker common stock was accounted for as a pooling of interests. The acquisition of the remaining four restaurants for $8.2 million in cash was accounted as a purchase. Goodwill of approximately $6.9 million is being amortized on a straight-line basis over 30 years. 3. RESTRUCTURING RELATED ITEMS Brinker recorded a $50.0 million restructuring charge during the second quarter of fiscal 1996 related to the adoption of a strategic plan which includes the disposition or conversion of 30 to 40 Company-owned restaurants that have not met management s financial return expectations. The charge resulted in a reduction in net income of approximately $32.5 million ($0.42 per share) and primarily relates to the write-down of property and equipment to net realizable value, costs to settle lease obligations, and the write-off of other assets. Through fiscal 1996, $44.1 million of restructuring costs have been incurred, of which $2.1 million were cash payments primarily for lease obligations and $42.0 million were non-cash charges primarily for asset write-downs. The restructuring actions are expected to be completed in fiscal 1997. The results of operations from restaurants that have been or will be disposed are not material. In addition, Brinker completed the sales of the Grady s American Grill, Spageddies Italian Kitchen, and Kona Ranch concepts during the second quarter of fiscal 1996, recognizing a gain of approximately $9.3 million. 4. MARKETABLE SECURITIES Brinker adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115 ("SFAS No. 115"), Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities , effective June 29, 1994. Under SFAS No. 115, debt and equity securities are classified into three categories: trading, available-for-sale, and held-to- maturity. At June 26, 1996 and June 28, 1995, marketable securities (primarily investment-grade preferred stock) are classified as available-for-sale. SFAS No. 115 requires available-for-sale securities to be carried at fair value with unrealized gains and unrealized losses reported as a separate component of shareholders' equity. A decline in market value of any available-for-sale security below cost that is deemed other than temporary is charged to earnings resulting in the establishment of a new cost basis for the security. The cost and fair value of marketable securities at June 26, 1996 and June 28, 1995 are as follows (in thousands): 1996 1995 Cost $ 70,951 $ 36,918 Gross unrealized holding gains 297 260 Gross unrealized holding losses (1,236) (2,482) Fair value $ 70,012 $ 34,696 Realized gains and realized losses are determined on a specific identification basis. Realized gains and realized losses from investment transactions were $38,000 and $949,000 during fiscal 1996, $187,000 and $1,478,000 during fiscal 1995, and $1,871,000 and $1,400,000 (including $1,072,000 of realized losses resulting from recognition of a permanent decline in market value for certain securities) during fiscal 1994. Interest and dividend income during fiscal 1996, 1995, and 1994 was $5,082,000, $3,368,000, and $3,624,000, respectively. Realized gains and realized losses as well as interest and dividend income are included in other, net. 5. ACCRUED LIABILITIES Accrued liabilities consist of the following (in thousands): 1996 1995 Payroll $18,505 $19,371 Insurance 15,141 14,900 Property tax 8,224 7,906 Sales tax 5,724 5,693 Restructuring reserve 5,881 - Other 10,665 12,648 $64,140 $60,518 6.INCOME TAXES The provision for income taxes consists of the following (in thousands): 1996 1995 1994 Current income tax expense: Federal $ 22,222 $ 31,133 $ 32,511 State 3,847 5,151 3,980 Total current income tax expense 26,069 36,284 36,491 Deferred income tax expense (benefit): Federal $ (7,343) $ 2,113 $ (1,935) State (970) 279 (333) Total deferred income tax expense (benefit) (8,313) 2,392 (2,268) $ 17,756 $ 38,676 $ 34,223 A reconciliation between the reported provision for income taxes and the amount computed by applying the statutory Federal income tax rate of 35% to income before provision for income taxes follows (in thousands): 1996 1995 1994 Income tax expense at statutory rate $ 18,248 $ 38,997 $ 33,790 FICA tax credit (2,382) (2,600) (1,097) Targeted jobs tax credit (261) (1,837) (709) Net investment activities (405) (576) (870) State income taxes 1,657 3,451 2,228 Other 899 1,241 881 $ 17,756 $ 38,676 $ 34,223 The income tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of deferred income tax assets and liabilities as of June 26, 1996 and June 28, 1995 are as follows (in thousands):
1996 1995 Deferred income tax assets: Insurance reserves $ 10,916 $ 9,420 Restructuring reserve 7,986 - Leasing transactions 2,278 2,126 Unrealized loss on marketable securities 320 771 Other, net 4,579 4,932 Total deferred income tax assets 26,079 17,249 Deferred income tax liabilities: Depreciation and capitalized interest on property and equipment 12,972 13,711 Preopening costs 9,022 7,518 Prepaid expenses 335 412 Other, net 4,997 4,716 Total deferred income tax liabilities 27,326 26,357 Net deferred income tax liability $ 1,247 $ 9,108
7. DEBT Brinker has credit facilities aggregating $250 million at June 26, 1996. A credit facility of $200 million bears interest at LIBOR (5.57% at June 26, 1996) plus a maximum of .40% and expires in fiscal 2000. At June 26, 1996, $15 million was outstanding under this facility. The remaining credit facilities bear interest based upon the lower of the banks' "Base" or prime rate plus 1%, certificates of deposit rate, or Eurodollar rate, and expire through fiscal 1998. Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands): 1996 1995 7.8% senior notes $100,000 $100,000 Capital lease obligations (see Note 8) 3,149 3,479 Other - 1,200 103,149 104,679 Less current installments 348 1,593 $102,801 $103,086 On April 12, 1995, Brinker issued $100 million of unsecured senior notes bearing interest at an annual rate of 7.8%. Interest is payable semi-annually and Brinker is required to pay 14.3% (or $14.3 million) of the original principal balance annually beginning in fiscal 1999 through fiscal 2004 with the remaining unpaid balance due in fiscal 2005. 8. LEASES (a) Capital Leases Brinker leases certain buildings under capital leases. The asset values of $6.9 million at June 26, 1996 and June 28, 1995, and the related accumulated amortization of $5.5 million and $5.2 million at June 26, 1996 and June 28, 1995, respectively, are included in property and equipment. (b) Operating Leases Brinker leases restaurant facilities and certain equipment under operating leases having terms expiring at various dates through fiscal 2022. The restaurant leases have renewal clauses of 5 to 30 years at the option of Brinker and have provisions for contingent rent based upon a percentage of gross sales, as defined in the leases. Rent expense for fiscal 1996, 1995, and 1994 was $37.9 million, $36.2 million, and $32.2 million, respectively. Contingent rent included in rent expense for fiscal 1996, 1995, and 1994 was $3.2 million, $2.9 million, and $2.9 million, respectively. In July 1993, Brinker entered into operating lease agreements with unaffiliated groups to lease certain restaurant sites. During fiscal 1995 and 1994, the Company utilized the entire commitment of approximately $30.0 million for the development of restaurants leased by Brinker for up to 5 years. During fiscal 1996, Brinker retired several properties in the commitment reducing the outstanding balance to approximately $25.3 million. At June 26, 1996, Brinker had guaranteed residual value related to the remaining properties of approximately $21.5 million. (c) Commitments At June 26, 1996, future minimum lease payments on capital and operating leases were as follows (in thousands): Fiscal Year Capital Leases Operating Leases 1997 $ 718 $ 32,573 1998 657 31,107 1999 657 29,795 2000 613 28,931 2001 565 27,840 Thereafter 1,704 180,410 Total minimum lease payments 4,914 $330,656 Imputed interest (average rate of 11.5%) 1,765 Present value of minimum payments 3,149 Less current installments 348 Capital lease obligations $ 2,801 At June 26, 1996, Brinker had entered into other lease agreements for restaurant facilities currently under construction or yet to be constructed. In addition to a base rent, the leases also contain provisions for additional contingent rent based upon gross sales, as defined in the leases. Classification of these leases as capital or operating has not been determined as construction of the leased properties has not been completed. 9. STOCK OPTION PLANS (a) 1983 and 1992 Employee Incentive Stock Option Plans In accordance with the Incentive Stock Option Plans adopted in October 1983 and November 1992, options to purchase approximately 18.3 million shares of Brinker's common stock may be granted to officers, directors, and key employees. Options are granted at market value on the date of grant, are exercisable beginning one to two years from the date of grant, with various vesting periods, and expire ten years from the date of grant. Option prices under these plans range from $2.45 to $26.83. In October 1993, the 1983 Incentive Stock Option Plan expired. Consequently, no options were granted subsequent to fiscal 1993. Options granted prior to the expiration of this Plan remain exercisable through February 2003. Transactions during fiscal 1996, 1995, and 1994 were as follows (in thousands, except option prices): 1996 1995 1994 Options outstanding at beginning of year 7,570 6,897 6,284 Granted 2,287 1,290 1,474 Exercised (425) (500) (771) Canceled (383) (117) (90) Options outstanding at end of year 9,049 7,570 6,897 Option price range for options granted during the year $12.00 $16.50 $20.38 to to to $16.13 $16.75 $26.83 Options exercisable at end of year 4,298 4,044 3,282 Options available for grant at end of year 561 618 1,791 (b) 1984 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan In accordance with the Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan adopted in December 1984, options to purchase approximately 5 million shares of Brinker's common stock were authorized for grant. Options were granted at market value on the date of grant, are exercisable beginning one year from the date of grant, with various vesting periods, and expire ten years from the date of grant. Option prices under this plan range from $0.35 to $5.30. In November 1989, the Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan was terminated. Consequently, no options were granted subsequent to fiscal 1990. Options granted prior to the termination of this plan remain exercisable through June 1999. Transactions during fiscal 1996, 1995, and 1994 were as follows (in thousands): 1996 1995 1994 Options outstanding at beginning of year 548 549 858 Exercised (4) (1) (309) Options outstanding and exercisable at end of year 544 548 549 (c) 1991 Non-Employee Stock Option Plan In accordance with the Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors and Consultants adopted in May 1991, options to purchase 337,500 shares of Brinker's common stock were authorized for grant. Options are granted at market value on the date of grant, vest one-third each year beginning two years from the date of grant, and expire ten years from the date of grant. Option prices under this plan range from $11.22 to $23.92. Transactions during fiscal 1996, 1995, and 1994 were as follows (in thousands, except option prices): 1996 1995 1994 Options outstanding at beginning of year 204 122 107 Granted 3 82 18 Exercised - - (3) Canceled (5) - - Options outstanding at end of year 202 204 122 Option price range for options granted during the year $17.50 $18.12 $23.92 to $23.37 Options exercisable at end of year 106 89 36 Options available for grant at end of year 132 131 213 (d) On The Border 1989 Stock Option Plan In accordance with the Stock Option Plan for On The Border employees and consultants, options to purchase 550,000 shares of On The Border's preacquisition common stock were authorized for grant. Options were granted at market value on the date of grant, were exercisable in installments, and expired three to five years from date of grant. Effective May 18, 1994, the 376,000 unexercised On The Border stock options became exercisable immediately in accordance with the provisions of the Stock Option Plan and were converted to approximately 124,000 Brinker stock options. Options outstanding at June 26, 1996 and June 28, 1995 were 63,000 and 109,000 stock options, respectively, and are exercisable at prices ranging from $17.48 to $19.76. 10. STOCKHOLDER PROTECTION RIGHTS PLAN On January 30, 1996, the Board of Directors of Brinker adopted a Stockholder Protection Rights Plan (the Plan ) and declared a dividend of one right on each outstanding share of common stock, payable on February 9, 1996. The rights are evidenced by the common stock certificates, automatically trade with the common stock, and are not exercisable until it is announced that a person or group has become an Acquiring Person, as defined in the Plan. Thereafter, separate rights certificates will be distributed and each right (other than rights beneficially owned by any Acquiring Person) will entitle, among other things, its holder to purchase, for an exercise price of $60, a number of shares of Brinker common stock having a market value of twice the exercise price. The rights may be redeemed by the Board of Directors for $0.01 per right prior to the date of the announcement that a person or group has become an Acquiring Person. 11. SAVINGS PLANS Brinker sponsors a qualified defined contribution retirement plan ( Plan I ) covering salaried employees who have completed one year or 1,000 hours of service. Plan I allows eligible employees to defer receipt of up to 20% of their compensation and contribute such amounts to various investment funds. Brinker matches with Brinker common stock 25% of the first 5% an employee contributes. Employee contributions vest immediately while Brinker contributions vest 25% annually beginning in the participants' second year of eligibility since plan inception. In fiscal 1996, 1995, and 1994, Brinker contributed approximately $362,000 (representing 23,582 shares of Brinker common stock), $355,000 (representing 18,745 shares of Brinker common stock), and $345,000 (representing 11,666 shares of Brinker common stock), respectively. Brinker sponsors a non-qualified defined contribution retirement plan ( Plan II ) covering highly compensated employees, as defined in the plan. Plan II allows eligible employees to defer receipt of up to 20% of their base compensation and 100% of their eligible bonuses, as defined in the plan. Brinker matches with Brinker common stock 25% of the first 5% a non-officer contributes while officers' contributions are matched at the same rate with cash. Employee contributions vest immediately while Brinker contributions vest 25% annually beginning in the participants' second year of employment since plan inception. In fiscal 1996, 1995, and 1994, Brinker contributed approximately $260,000 (of which approximately $165,000 was used to purchase 10,584 shares of Brinker common stock), $259,000 (of which approximately $154,000 was used to purchase 8,175 shares of Brinker common stock), and $231,000 (of which approximately $175,000 was used to purchase 7,096 shares of Brinker common stock), respectively. At the inception of Plan II, Brinker elected to establish a rabbi trust to fund Plan II obligations. The market value of the trust assets is included in other assets and the liability to Plan II participants is included in other liabilities. 12. INJURY CLAIM SETTLEMENT AND CONTINGENCIES In March 1993, certain officers of On The Border and various family members were involved in an airplane accident. In fiscal 1994, a related injury claim was settled for approximately $2.2 million and On The Border was released from further liability. Brinker is engaged in various other legal proceedings and has certain unresolved claims pending. The ultimate liability, if any, for the aggregate amounts claimed cannot be determined at this time. However, management of Brinker, based upon consultation with legal counsel, is of the opinion that there are no matters pending or threatened which are expected to have a material adverse effect on Brinker's consolidated financial condition or results of operations. 13. QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) The following table summarizes the unaudited consolidated quarterly results of operations for fiscal 1996 and 1995 (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Fiscal Year 1996 Quarters Ended Sept. 27 Dec. 27 March 27 June 26 Revenues $289,460 $289,656 $284,206 $299,629 Income (Loss) Before Provision for Income Taxes 23,967 (20,850) 21,013 28,007 Net Income (Loss) 15,579 (13,553) 13,869 18,486 Primary Net Income (Loss) Per Share 0.21 (0.18) 0.18 0.23 Primary Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 75,721 76,626 78,389 79,295
Fiscal Year 1995 Quarters Ended Sept. 28 Dec. 28 March 29 June 28 Revenues $247,072 $246,607 $268,487 $280,033 Income Before Provision for Income Taxes 28,756 24,728 27,722 30,214 Net Income 18,548 16,073 18,241 19,882 Primary Net Income Per Share 0.25 0.22 0.25 0.27 Primary Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 74,799 74,391 74,110 73,928
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT The Board of Directors Brinker International, Inc.: We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Brinker International, Inc. and subsidiaries as of June 26, 1996 and June 28, 1995, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 26, 1996. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Brinker International, Inc. and subsidiaries as of June 26, 1996 and June 28, 1995, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 26, 1996, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. KPMG Peat Marwick LLP Dallas, Texas August 2, 1996
EXHIBIT 21 BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION SUBSIDIARIES REGISTRANT'S subsidiaries operate full-service restaurants in various locations throughout the United States under the names Chili's Grill & Bar, Romano's Macaroni Grill, On The Border Mexican Cafe, Cozymel's Coastal Mexican Grill, Maggiano's Little Italy, Corner Bakery, and a market store and bakery under the name Eatzi's Market and Bakery. BRINKER RESTAURANT CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation MAGGIANO'S/CORNER BAKERY, INC., an Illinois corporation BRINKER ALABAMA, INC., a Delaware corporation BRINKER ARKANSAS, INC., a Delaware corporation BRINKER CONNECTICUT CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation BRINKER DELAWARE, INC., a Delaware corporation BRINKER FLORIDA, INC., a Delaware corporation BRINKER GEORGIA, INC., a Delaware corporation BRINKER IDAHO CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation BRINKER INDIANA, INC., a Delaware corporation BRINKER IOWA, INC., a Delaware corporation BRINKER KENTUCKY, INC., a Delaware corporation BRINKER LOUISIANA, INC., a Delaware corporation BRINKER MASSACHUSETTS CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation BRINKER MISSOURI, INC., a Delaware corporation BRINKER MISSISSIPPI, INC., a Delaware corporation BRINKER NEVADA, INC., a Nevada corporation BRINKER NEW JERSEY, INC., a Delaware corporation BRINKER NORTH CAROLINA, INC., a Delaware corporation BRINKER OHIO, INC., a Delaware corporation BRINKER OKLAHOMA, INC., a Delaware corporation BRINKER SOUTH CAROLINA, INC., a Delaware corporation BRINKER VIRGINIA, INC., a Delaware corporation BRINKER TEXAS, L.P., a Texas limited partnership CHILI'S BEVERAGE COMPANY, INC., a Texas corporation CHILI'S, INC., a Tennessee corporation EATZI'S CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation CHILI'S OF MINNESOTA, INC., a Minnesota corporation CHILI'S OF KANSAS, INC., a Kansas corporation BRINKER PENN TRUST, a Pennsylvania business trust CHILI'S OF WEST VIRGINIA, INC., a West Virginia corporation CHILI'S OF WISCONSIN, INC., a Wisconsin corporation BRINKER FREEHOLD, INC., a New Jersey corporation MAGGIANO'S OF TYSON'S INC., a Virginia corporation ROMANO'S OF ANNAPOLIS, INC., a Maryland corporation EXHIBIT 23 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT The Board of Directors Brinker International, Inc.: We consent to incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement Nos. 33-61594, 33-56491, and 333-02201 on Form S-8 and Nos. 33-53965, 33- 55181, 33-63551, 333-00169, and 333-07481 on Form S-3, of Brinker International, Inc. of our report dated August 2, 1996, relating to the consolidated balance sheets of Brinker International, Inc. and subsidiaries as of June 26, 1996 and June 28, 1995 and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 26, 1996, which report is incorporated by reference in the June 26, 1996 annual report on Form 10-K of Brinker International, Inc. /KPMG Peat Marwick LLP KPMG Peat Marwick LLP Dallas, Texas September 23, 1996 EXHIBIT 27 FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE [Filed With EDGAR Version] EXHIBIT 99 PROXY STATEMENT OF REGISTRANT DATED SEPTEMBER 24, 1996 DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Directors A brief description of each person nominated to become a director of the Company is provided below. All nominees are currently serving as directors of the Company, each having been elected at the last annual meeting of the Company's shareholders held on November 2, 1995. Norman E. Brinker, 65, served as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Company from September 1983 to June 1995, with the exception of a brief period during which Mr. Brinker was incapacitated due to an injury. Mr. Brinker continues to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Brinker is a member of the Executive and Nominating Committees of the Company. He was the founder of S&A Restaurant Corp., having served as its President from February 1966 through May 1977 and as its Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer from May 1977 through July 1983. From June 1982 through July 1983, Mr. Brinker served as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Burger King Corporation, while simultaneously occupying the position of President of The Pillsbury Company Restaurant Group. Mr. Brinker currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Haggar Apparel Company. Gerard V. Centioli, 42, was elected Senior Vice President - Maggiano's/Corner Bakery Concepts President in August 1995 and Senior Vice President - Italian Concepts President in January 1996. Mr. Centioli previously served as Senior Partner of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc. and President and Chief Executive Officer of the Maggiano's Little Italy and The Corner Bakery Divisions. Prior to joining Lettuce Entertain You in 1984, Mr. Centioli served as Vice President - Division President of Collins Foods International, Inc. Mr. Centioli has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company since November 1995. Creed L. Ford, III, 43, elected Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in October 1995, joined the Company's predecessor in September 1976 as an Assistant Manager and was promoted to the position of Restaurant General Manager in March 1977. In September 1978, Mr. Ford became Director of Operations of the Company. He was elected Vice President - Operations of the Company in October 1983, Senior Vice President - Operations in November 1984, and Executive Vice President - Operations in April 1986. Mr. Ford has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company since April 1985. Mr. Ford also is a director of Howard Wolf, Inc. Ronald A. McDougall, 54, was elected President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company in June 1995 having formerly held the office of President and Chief Operating Officer since 1986. Mr. McDougall joined the Company in 1983 and served as Executive Vice President - Marketing and Strategic Development until his promotion to President. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. McDougall held senior management positions at Proctor and Gamble, Sara Lee, The Pillsbury Company and S&A Restaurant Corp. Mr. McDougall has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company since September 1983 and is a member of the Executive and Nominating Committees of the Company. Mr. McDougall is also a director of Excel Communications, Inc. Debra L. Smithart, 42, was elected Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer of the Company in September 1991. Ms. Smithart joined the Company as Assistant Controller in June 1985. In February 1986 she was promoted to the position of Controller and served in this capacity until December 1988 when she was elected Vice President - Controller. In March 1991, Ms. Smithart was promoted to Vice President - Finance and held this position until September 1991. Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Smithart worked in various financial/accounting capacities in the public accounting, oil & gas, real estate, and manufacturing industries. Ms. Smithart has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company since September 1991. Jack W. Evans, 74, is currently President of Jack Evans Investments, Inc. and Chairman of the Board of American Title Company. Mr. Evans is a member of the Executive, Nominating and Compensation Committees of the Company and has served as a member of the Company's Board of Directors since September 1983. He served as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Cullum Companies, Inc., a retail food and drugstore chain from 1977 to 1990. He served as Mayor of the City of Dallas from May 1981 to May 1983. He is also a director of Randall's-Tom Thumb, Morning Star Group, and Ray Acquisitions, Inc. Rae F. Evans, 48, is currently President of Rae Evans & Associates, a firm specializing in Washington corporate strategies. From 1982 until January 1995, Mrs. Evans was the Vice President, National Affairs of Hallmark Cards, Inc. Mrs. Evans is a member of the Nominating Committee of the Company and has served as a member of the Board of Directors since January 1990. She is a member of the Business-Government Relations Council and is a past president of the organization. She is President of the Capitol Forum and a member of the Economic Club of Washington. Mrs. Evans is also a member of the Catalyst Board of Advisors and the National Women's Economic Alliance. Mrs. Evans serves on the Board of Directors of Haggar Apparel Company. J. M. Haggar, Jr., 71, is currently the owner of J.M. Haggar, Jr. Investments, a business he has operated since retiring as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Haggar Apparel Company, in February 1995. Mr. Haggar previously held the positions of President and Chief Executive Officer of Haggar Apparel Company until 1991. He is also a director of ENSERCH Corporation. Mr. Haggar is a member of the Executive, Compensation, and Audit Committees of the Company and has served as a member of the Company's Board of Directors since April 1985. Frederick S. Humphries, 60, is the President of Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida having held this position since 1985. Prior to joining Florida A&M University, Dr. Humphries was President of Tennessee State University in Nashville for over 11 years. Dr. Humphries serves as Chairman of the State Board of Education Advisory Committee on the Education of Blacks in Florida and is Chairman of the Board of Regents, Five-Year Working Group for Agriculture, State University System of Florida in addition to being involved in various civic and community activities. Mr. Humphries has served on the Board of Directors of the Company since May 1994 and is a member of the Audit Committee of the Company. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Pride of Florida and Wal-Mart, Inc. James E. Oesterreicher, 55, is the Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of J.C. Penney Company, Inc., having been elected to this position in January 1995. Mr. Oesterreicher served as President of JCPenney Stores and Catalog from 1992 to 1995 and as Executive Vice President of JCPenney Stores and Catalog from 1988 to 1992. Mr. Oesterreicher has been with the J.C. Penney Company since 1964 where he started as a management trainee. He serves as a Director for various entities, including Presbyterian Healthcare Systems, Presbyterian Hospital of Plano, Circle Ten Council--Boy Scouts of America, National 4-H Council, National Organization on Disabilities, Texas Utilities Company, and March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation. He also serves as an advisory board member for the Center for Retailing, Education and Research at the University of Florida. Mr. Oesterreicher has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company since May 1994 and is a member of the Audit and Nominating Committees of the Company. Roger T. Staubach, 54, has been Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of The Staubach Company, a national real estate company specializing in tenant representation, since 1982. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company since May 1993 and is a member of the Executive and Compensation Committees of the Company. Mr. Staubach is a 1965 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and served four years in the Navy as an officer. In 1968, he joined the Dallas Cowboys professional football team as quarterback and was elected to the National Football League Hall of Fame in 1985. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Halliburton Company, First USA, Inc., Life Partners Group, American AAdvantage Funds and Columbus Realty Trust and is active in numerous civic, charity and professional organizations. Executive Officers The following persons are executive officers of the Company who are not nominated to serve on the Company's Board of Directors: Douglas H. Brooks, 44, joined the Company as an Assistant Manager in February 1978 and was promoted to General Manager in April 1978. In March 1979, Mr. Brooks was promoted to Area Supervisor and in May 1982 to Regional Director. He was again promoted in March 1987 to Senior Vice President- Central Region Operations and to the position of Concept Head and Senior Vice President-Chili's Operations in June 1992. Mr. Brooks was promoted to his current position of Senior Vice President - Chili's Grill & Bar Concept President in June 1994. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Brooks helped manage the first two Luther's Barbecue units. F. Lane Cardwell, Jr., 44, was elected Executive Vice President - Eatzi's Concept President in June 1996, having formerly held the positions of Executive Vice President - Strategic Development from June 1992 until October 1995 and Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer from October 1995 until June 1996. Prior to this time, Mr. Cardwell held the position of Senior Vice President - Strategic Development since December 1990. Mr. Cardwell joined the Company as Vice President - Strategic Development in August 1988, having been previously employed by S&A Restaurant Corp. from November 1978 to August 1988, during which time he served as Vice President - Strategic Planning and Senior Vice President - Strategic Planning. Mr. Cardwell served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company from 1991 to 1996. John C. Miller, 41, joined the Company as Vice President-Special Concepts in September 1987. In October 1988, he was elected as Vice President-Joint Venture/Franchise and served in this capacity until August 1993 when he was promoted to Senior Vice President-New Concept Development. Mr. Miller was named Senior Vice President - Mexican Concepts in September 1994 and was subsequently elected as Senior Vice President - Mexican Concepts President in October 1995. Mr. Miller worked in various capacities with the Taco Bueno Division of Unigate Restaurants prior to joining the Company. Roger F. Thomson, 47, joined the Company as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary in April 1993 and was promoted to Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary in March 1994. In June 1996, Mr. Thomson was promoted to the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Secretary and was a Director of the Company from 1993 until 1995. From 1988 until April 1993, Mr. Thomson served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary for Burger King Corporation. Prior to 1988, Mr. Thomson spent ten years at S & A Restaurant Corp. where he was Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. Classes of Directors For purposes of determining whether non-employee directors will be nominated for reelection to the Board of Directors, the non-employee directors have been divided into four classes. Each non-employee director will continue to be subject to reelection by the shareholders of the Company each year. However, after a non-employee director has served on the Board of Directors for four years, such director shall be deemed to have been advised by the Nominating Committee that he or she will not stand for reelection at the subsequent annual meeting of shareholders and shall be considered a "Retiring Director". Notwithstanding this policy, the Nominating Committee may determine that it is appropriate to renominate any or all of the Retiring Directors after first considering the appropriateness of nominating new candidates for election to the Board of Directors. The four classes of non- employee directors are as follows: Mr. Staubach comprises Class 4 and will be considered a Retiring Director as of the annual meeting of shareholders following the end of the 1997 fiscal year. Messrs. Evans, Humphries, and Oesterreicher and Mrs. Evans comprise Class 1 and will be considered Retiring Directors as of the annual meeting of shareholders following the end of the 1998 fiscal year. There are no members of Class 2. Mr. Haggar comprises Class 3 and will be considered a Retiring Director as of the annual meeting of shareholders following the end of the 2000 fiscal year. Although not a Retiring Director, Mr. J. Ira Harris has chosen not to seek reelection to the Board of Directors. Committees of the Board of Directors The Board of Directors of the Company has established an Executive Committee, Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, and Nominating Committee. The Executive Committee (currently comprised of Messrs. Brinker, McDougall, Evans, Haggar and Staubach) met seven (7) times during the fiscal year and has authority to act for the Board on most matters during the intervals between Board meetings. All of the members of the Audit and Compensation Committees are directors independent of management who are not and never have been officers or employees of the Company. The Audit Committee is currently comprised of Messrs. Haggar, Harris, Humphries and Oesterreicher and the Committee met two (2) times during the fiscal year. Included among the functions performed by the Audit Committee are: the review with independent auditors of the scope of the audit and the results of the annual audit by the independent auditors; consideration and recommendation to the Board of the selection of the independent auditors for the next year; the review with management and the independent auditors of the annual financial statements of the Company; and the review of the scope and adequacy of internal audit activities. The Compensation Committee is currently comprised of Messrs. Evans, Haggar, Harris and Staubach and it met six (6) times during the fiscal year. Functions performed by the Compensation Committee include: ensuring the effectiveness of senior management and management continuity, ensuring the reasonableness and appropriateness of senior management compensation arrangements and levels, the adoption, amendment and administration of stock- based incentive plans (subject to shareholder approval where required), management of the various stock option plans of the Company, approval of the total number of available shares to be used each year in stock-based plans, approval of the adoption and amendment of significant compensation plans and approval of all compensation actions for officers, particularly at and above the level of executive vice president. The specific nature of the Committee's responsibilities as it relates to executive officers are set forth below under "Report of the Compensation Committee." The purpose of the Nominating Committee is to recommend to the Board of Directors potential non-employee members to be added as new or replacement members to the Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee is composed of Messrs. Brinker, Evans, McDougall and Oesterreicher and Mrs. Evans and did not meet during the fiscal year. Directors' Compensation Directors who are not employees of the Company receive $1,000 for each meeting of the Board of Directors attended and $1,000 for each meeting of any committee of the Board of Directors attended. The Company also reimburses directors for costs incurred by them in attending meetings of the Board. Directors who are not employees of the Company receive grants of stock options under the Company's 1991 Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors and Consultants. New directors who are not employees of the Company have the option at the beginning of each Director term to receive as additional compensation for serving on the Board of Directors either an annual cash payment of $30,000 during the term such non-employee serves as a director, a one-time grant of 12,000 stock options under the Company's 1991 Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors and Consultants, or a combination of cash and stock options. If the director is appointed to the Board of Directors at any time other than at an annual meeting of shareholders, the director will receive a prorated portion of the annual cash compensation for the period from the date of election or appointment to the Board of Directors until the meeting of the Board of Directors held contemporaneous with the next annual meeting of shareholders. If the director elects to receive cash, the first payment will be made at such Board of Directors meeting and the following payments will be made on the date of each annual meeting of shareholders thereafter. If the director elects to receive stock options, they will be granted as of the 60th day following such meeting (or if the 60th day is not a business day, on the first business day thereafter). The stock options will be granted at the fair market value on the date of grant. One-third of the options will vest on each of the second, third and fourth anniversaries of the date of grant. If a Retiring Director is renominated to serve on the Board of Directors for an additional four-year period, such Retiring Director will be treated as a new director for purposes of determining compensation during such additional four-year period. If the shareholders of the Company approve the amendment described under "Amendment of 1991 Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors and Consultants," a new director who is not an employee of the Company will receive as compensation (a) 20,000 stock options at the beginning of such director's term, and (b) an annual cash payment of $36,000, at least 25% of which must be taken in the form of stock options. If a director is appointed to the Board of Directors at any time other than at an annual meeting of shareholders, the director will receive a prorated portion of the annual cash compensation for the period from the date of election or appointment to the Board of Directors until the meeting of the Board of Directors held contemporaneous with the next annual meeting of shareholders. If a director elects to receive cash, the first payment will be made at the Board of Directors' meeting held contemporaneous with the next annual meeting of shareholders. The stock options will be granted as of the 60th day following such meeting (or if the 60th day is not a business day, on the first business day thereafter) at the fair-market value on the date of grant. One-third (1/3rd) of the options will vest on each of the second, third and fourth anniversaries of the date of grant. If a director is being nominated for an additional term on the Board of Directors, each such renominated director will receive an additional grant of 10,000 stock options at the beginning of such director's new term. Current directors who are not employees of the Company are also eligible for additional compensation under this compensation program. Each of the current non-employee directors will receive for each year remaining in such director's term on the Board of Directors (i) an additional $6,000 in annual cash compensation and (ii) a grant of 5,000 stock options. For purposes of applying this new compensation program to the current non-employee directors of the Company, Mrs. Evans would receive an annual cash retainer of $16,000 and a grant of 15,000 stock options; Mr. Evans would receive an annual cash retainer of $6,000 and a grant of 15,000 stock options; Mr. Haggar would receive an annual cash retainer of $16,000 and a grant of 5,000 stock options; Dr. Humphries would receive an annual cash retainer of $16,000 and a grant of 15,000 stock options; Mr. Oesterreicher would receive an annual cash retainer of $6,000 and a grant of 15,000 stock options; and Mr. Staubach would receive an annual cash retainer of $6,000 and a grant of 10,000 stock options. During the year ended June 26, 1996, the Board of Directors held seven (7) meetings; each incumbent director attended 75% of the aggregate total of meetings of the Board of Directors and Committees on which he or she served. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION The following summary compensation table sets forth the annual compensation for the Company's five highest compensated executive officers, including the Chief Executive Officer, whose salary and bonus exceeded $100,000 in fiscal 1996.
Summary Compensation Table Long-Term Compensation Awards Payouts Securities Long-Term Name and Annual Compensation Underlying Incentive All Other Principal Position Year Salary Bonus Options Payouts Compensation (1) Ronald A. McDougall President and Chief 1996 $ 744,808 $ --- 375,000 $ 69,860 $ 18,396 Executive Officer 1995 $ 574,038 $ 278,839 125,000 $ 86,565 $ 50,555 1994 $ 529,327 $ 567,439 202,500 $ 93,940 $ 22,547 Creed L. Ford, III Executive Vice 1996 $ 409,038 $ --- 90,000 $ 46,574 $ 8,271 President and Chief 1995 $ 359,615 $ 130,361 30,000 $ 63,481 $ 8,795 Operating Officer 1994 $ 343,942 $ 275,154 56,250 $ 68,889 $ 7,305 Debra L. Smithart Executive Vice 1996 $ 304,423 $ --- 90,000 $ 46,574 $ 6,828 President and Chief 1995 $ 264,038 $ 95,714 30,000 $ 63,481 $ 11,805 Financial Officer 1994 $ 232,500 $ 186,000 56,250 $ 50,101 $ 5,471 Douglas H. Brooks Senior Vice President 1996 $ 311,058 $ --- 90,000 $ 31,049 $ 12,830 - Chili's Grill & Bar 1995 $ 266,249 $ 77,212 30,000 $ 40,397 $ 15,636 Concept President 1994 $ 232,884 $ 135,772 45,000 $ 43,839 $ 12,582 F. Lane Cardwell, Jr. Executive Vice 1996 $ 290,385 $ --- 90,000 $ 46,574 $ 15,007 President - Eatzi's 1995 $ 224,422 $ 81,353 30,000 $ 63,481 $ 19,236 Concept President 1994 $ 201,346 $ 161,077 56,250 $ 43,839 $ 9,760 (1) All other compensation represents Company match on deferred compensation.
Option Grants During 1996 Fiscal Year The following table contains certain information concerning the grant of stock options to the executive officers named in the above compensation table during the Company's last fiscal year:
% of Total Realizable Value of Options Assumed Annual Rates of Granted to Stock Price Appreciation Options Employees in Exercise or Expiration for Option Term (1) Name Granted Fiscal Year Base Price Date 5% 10% Ronald A. McDougall 125,000 $12.00 10/25/05 $ 943,342 $2,390,614 250,000 $13.00 1/30/06 $2,043,908 $5,179,663 375,000 17.90% $2,987,250 $7,570,277 Creed L. Ford, III 30,000 $12.00 10/25/05 $ 226,402 $ 573,747 60,000 $13.00 1/30/06 $ 490,538 $1,243,119 90,000 4.30% $ 716,940 $1,816,866 Debra L. Smithart 30,000 $12.00 10/25/05 $ 226,402 $ 573,747 60,000 $13.00 1/30/06 $ 490,538 $1,243,119 90,000 4.30% $ 716,940 $1,816,866 Douglas H. Brooks 30,000 $12.00 10/25/05 $ 226,402 $ 573,747 60,000 $13.00 1/30/06 $ 490,538 $1,243,119 90,000 4.30% $ 716,940 $1,816,866 F. Lane Cardwell, Jr. 30,000 $12.00 10/25/05 $ 226,402 $ 573,747 60,000 $13.00 1/30/06 $ 490,538 $1,243,119 90,000 4.30% $ 716,940 $1,816,866 (1) The dollar amounts under these columns are the result of calculations at the 5% and 10% rates set by the Securities and Exchange Commission and, therefore, are not intended to forecast possible future appreciation, if any, of the Company's stock price.
Stock Option Exercises and Fiscal Year-End Value Table The following table shows stock option exercises by the named officers during the last fiscal year, including the aggregate value of gains on the date of exercise. In addition, this table includes the number of shares covered by both exercisable and non-exercisable stock options at fiscal year- end. Also reported are the values for "in-the-money" options which represent the position spread between the exercise price of any such existing options and the $15.50 fiscal year-end price of the Company's Common Stock.
Shares Value of Unexercised Acquired Number of Unexercised In-the-Money Options at On Value Options at Fiscal Year End Fiscal Year End Name Exercise Realized Exercisable Unexercisable Exercisable Unexercisable Ronald A. McDougall -0- -0- 588,750 601,250 $ 715,478 $1,062,500 Creed L. Ford, III -0- -0- 852,519 148,125 $7,196,672 $ 255,000 Debra L. Smithart 11,509 $38,682 145,716 148,125 $ 66,000 $ 255,000 Douglas H. Brooks 6,000 $79,032 406,228 142,500 $3,236,365 $ 255,000 F. Lane Cardwell, Jr. -0- -0- 187,875 148,125 $ 358,405 $ 255,000
Long-Term Executive Profit Sharing Plan and Awards Executives of the Company participate in the Long-Term Executive Profit Sharing Plan. See "Report of the Compensation Committee -- Long-Term Incentives" for more information regarding this plan. The following table represents awards granted in the last fiscal year under the Long-Term Executive Profit Sharing Plan.
Number of Estimated Future Payouts Name Units Awarded Under Non-Stock Based Plans (Dollars) Threshold Target Maximum Ronald A. McDougall 1,000 $66,667 $100,000 * Creed L. Ford, III 600 $40,000 $ 60,000 * Debra L. Smithart 600 $40,000 $ 60,000 * Douglas H. Brooks 500 $33,333 $ 50,000 * F. Lane Cardwell, Jr. 600 $40,000 $ 60,000 * * There is no maximum future payout under the Long-Term Executive Profit Sharing Plan.
REPORT OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE Compensation Philosophy The executive compensation program is designed as a tool to reinforce the Company's strategic principles -- to be a premier and progressive growth company with a balanced approach towards people, quality and profitability and to enhance long-term shareholder value. To this end, the following principles have guided the development of the executive compensation program: Provide competitive levels of compensation to attract and retain the best qualified executive talent. The Committee strongly believes that the caliber of the Company's management group makes a significant difference in the Company's sustained success over the long term. Embrace a pay-for-performance philosophy by placing significant amounts of compensation "at risk" -- that is, compensation payouts to executives must vary according to the overall performance of the Company. Directly link executives' interests with those of shareholders by providing opportunities for long-term incentive compensation based on changes in shareholder value. The executive compensation program is intended to appropriately balance the Company's short-term operating goals with its long-term strategy through a careful mix of base salary, annual cash incentives and long-term performance compensation including cash incentives and incentive stock options. Base Salaries Executives' base salaries are targeted to be competitive at the 75th percentile of the market for positions of similar responsibility and scope at the Vice President and Senior Vice President levels and, to reflect the exceptionally high level of executive talent required to execute the growth plans of the Company, at the 90th percentile of the market for the President and Chief Executive Officer and for the Executive Vice Presidents. Positioning executives' base salaries at these levels is needed for attracting, retaining and motivating executives with the essential qualifications for managing the Company's growth. The Company defines the relevant labor market for such executive talent through the use of reliable executive salary surveys that reflect both the chain restaurant industry as well as a broader cross-section of high growth companies from many industries. Individual base salary levels are determined by considering each officer's level of responsibility, performance, experience, and tenure. The overall amount of base salary increases awarded to executives reflects the financial performance of the Company, individual performance and potential, and/or changes in an officer's duties and responsibilities. Annual Incentives The Company's Profit Sharing Plan is a non-qualified annual incentive arrangement in which all Dallas-based corporate employees, including executives, participate. The program is designed to reflect employees' contribution to the growth of the Company's common stock value by increasing the earnings of the Company. The plan reinforces a strong teamwork ethic by making the basis for payouts to executives the same as for all other Company employees. At the beginning of a fiscal year, each executive is assigned an Individual Participation Percentage ("IPP") which is tied to the base salary for such executive and targets overall total cash compensation for executives between the 75th and 90th percentiles of the market. The IPPs reflect the Committee's desire that a significant percentage of executives total compensation be derived from variable pay programs. 401(k) Savings Plan and Savings Plan II On January 1, 1993, the Company implemented the 401(k) Savings Plan ("Plan I") and Savings Plan II ("Plan II"). These Plans are designed to provide the Company's salaried employees with a tax-deferred long-term savings vehicle. The Company provides a matching contribution equal to 25% of a participant's contribution, up to a maximum of 5% of such participant's compensation. Plan I is a qualified 401(k) plan. Participants in Plan I elect the percentage of pay they wish to contribute as well as the investment alternatives in which their contributions are to be invested. The Company's matching contribution for all Plan I participants is made in Company common stock. All participants in Plan I are considered non-highly compensated employees as defined by the Internal Revenue Service. Participants' contributions vest immediately while Company contributions vest 25% annually, beginning in the participant's second year of eligibility since Plan I inception. Plan II is a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Plan II participants elect the percentage of pay they wish to defer into their Plan II account. They also elect the percentage of their deferral account to be allocated among various investment options. The Company's matching contribution for all non-officer Plan II participants is made in Company common stock, with corporate officers receiving a Company match in cash. Participants in Plan II are considered highly compensated employees according to the Internal Revenue Service. A participant's contributions vest immediately while Company contributions vest 25% annually, beginning in the participant's second year of eligibility since Plan II inception. Long-Term Incentives All salaried employees of the Company, including executives, are eligible for annual grants of tax-qualified stock options. By tying a significant portion of executives' total opportunity for financial gain to increases in shareholder wealth as reflected by the market price of the Company's common stock, executives' interests are closely aligned with shareholders' long-term interests. In addition, because the Company does not maintain any qualified retirement programs for executives, the stock option plan is intended to provide executives with opportunities to accumulate wealth for later retirement. Stock options are rights to purchase shares of the Company's Common Stock at the fair market value on the date of grant. Grantees do not receive a benefit from stock options unless and until the market price of the Company's common stock increases. Fifty-percent (50%) of a stock option grant becomes exercisable two years after the grant date; the remaining 50% of a grant becomes exercisable three years after the grant date. The number of stock options granted to an executive is based on grant guidelines that reflect an officer's position within the Company. The Compensation Committee reviews and approves grant amounts for executives. Executives also participate in the Long-Term Executive Profit Sharing Plan, a non-qualified long-term performance cash plan. This plan provides an additional mechanism for focusing executives on the sustained improvement in operating results over the long term. This is a performance-related plan using overlapping three-year cycles paid annually. Performance units (valued at $100 each) are granted to individuals and paid in cash based upon the Company's attainment of predetermined performance objectives. Long-term operating results are measured by evaluating both pre-tax net income (weighted 70%) and changes in shareholders' equity (weighted 30%) over three-year cycles. Pay/Performance Nexus The Company's executive compensation program has resulted in a direct relationship between the compensation paid to executive officers and the Company's performance. See "Five-Year Total Shareholder Return Comparison" below. CEO Compensation The Compensation Committee made decisions regarding Mr. McDougall's compensation package according to the guidelines discussed in the preceding sections. Mr. McDougall was awarded salary increases in the amount of 9% and 4%, effective January 1, 1996 and June 1, 1996, respectively, to recognize his vast experience in the restaurant industry, the Company's performance under his leadership and his significant contributions to the Company's continued success. Mr. McDougall was granted 1,000 units under the Long-Term Executive Profit Sharing Plan for the cycle which includes fiscal years 1996, 1997, and 1998. Mr. McDougall was also awarded 375,000 stock options under the Company's stock option plan. Due to the Company's short-fall from plan, none of Mr. McDougall's compensation for 1996 was incentive pay pursuant to the Company's Profit Sharing Plan. Like all Company executives, Mr. McDougall's compensation is significantly affected by the Company's performance. In the 1996 fiscal year, Mr. McDougall's total compensation declined 16.5% from its level in the 1995 fiscal year. Federal Income Tax Considerations The Compensation Committee has considered the impact of Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code adopted under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993. This section disallows a tax deduction for any publicly-held corporation for individual compensation to certain executives of such corporation exceeding $1,000,000 in any taxable year, unless compensation is performance-based. It is the intent of the Company and the Compensation Committee to qualify to the maximum extent possible its executives' compensation for deductibility under applicable tax laws. The Compensation Committee believes that the Company's compensation programs provide the necessary incentives and flexibility to promote the Company's performance- based compensation philosophy while being consistent with Company objectives. The Compensation Committee's administration of the executive compensation program is in accordance with the principles outlined at the beginning of this report. Due to the Company's short-fall from plan during the past year, none of the Company's executives received incentive pay pursuant to the Company's Profit Sharing Plan. The Company's financial performance supports the compensation practices employed during the past year. Respectfully submitted, COMPENSATION COMMITTEE JACK W. EVANS, SR. J.M. HAGGAR, JR. J. IRA HARRIS ROGER T. STAUBACH
PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS The following table sets forth certain information as to the number of shares of Common Stock of the Company beneficially owned by the principal shareholders of the Company. Beneficial Ownership Name and Address Number of Shares(1) Percent Fidelity Management Research 11,494,200 14.9% 82 Devonshire Street Boston, Massachusetts 02109 The Capital Group Companies, Inc. 11,448,250 14.8% 333 South Hope Street Los Angeles, California 90071 (1) As of June 30, 1996. Based on information supplied via direct communication. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF MANAGEMENT AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS Eleven (11) directors are to be elected at the meeting. Each nominee will be elected to hold office until the next annual meeting of the shareholders or until his or her successor is elected and qualified. To be elected a director, each nominee must receive a plurality of all of the votes cast at the meeting for the election of directors. Should any nominee become unable or unwilling to accept nomination or election, the proxy holders may vote the proxies for the election, in his or her stead, of any other person the Board of Directors may recommend. All nominees have expressed their intention to serve the entire term for which election is sought. The following table sets forth certain information concerning security ownership of management and nominees for election as directors of the Company:
Number of Shares Number Attributable to of Common Stock Options Exercisable Beneficially Owned as Within 60 Days of Percent of Name as of September 9, 1996 (1)(2) September 9, 1996 Class Norman E. Brinker 1,922,759(3) 832,500 2.49% Douglas H. Brooks 417,850 406,228 * F. Lane Cardwell, Jr. 207,897 187,875 * Gerard V. Centioli 300,462(4) -0- * Creed L. Ford, III 884,729 852,519 1.15% Ronald A. McDougall 608,772 588,750 * Debra L. Smithart 179,785 145,716 * Jack W. Evans, Sr. 83,592 15,250 * Rae F. Evans 15,335(5) 11,875 * J.M. Haggar, Jr. 117,520 17,250 * Frederick S. Humphries 1,150 1,000 * James E. Oesterreicher 1,500 1,000 * Roger T. Staubach 17,500 7,000 * All executive officers and directors as a group (15 persons) 4,943,781 3,243,871 6.40% * Less than one percent (1%) (1) Beneficial ownership has been determined in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as noted, the listed individuals have sole investment power and sole voting power as to all shares of stock of which they are identified as being the beneficial owners. (2) Includes shares of Common Stock which may be acquired by exercise of exercisable options granted or vesting under the Company's 1983 Incentive Stock Option Plan, the 1984 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan, the 1992 Incentive Stock Option Plan and the 1991 Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors and Consultants, as applicable. (3) Includes 20,250 shares of Common Stock held of record by a family trust of which Mr. Brinker is trustee. (4) Includes 2,000 shares of Common Stock held of record by a family trust of which Mr. Centioli is trustee. (5) Includes 1,875 shares of Common Stock held of record by a family trust of which Ms. Evans is trustee.
The Company has established a guideline that all senior officers of the Company own stock in the Company, believing that it is important to further encourage and support an ownership mentality among the senior officers that will continue to align their personal financial interests with the long-term interests of the Company's shareholders. Pursuant to the guideline, the minimum amount of Company Common Stock that a senior officer will be required to own will be determined by such officer's position within the Company as well as annual compensation. The Company has established a program with a third-party lender pursuant to which the senior officers will be able to obtain financing for purposes of attaining the minimum stock ownership levels referred to above. Any loans obtained by such senior officers to finance such stock acquisitions are facilitated by the Company pursuant to an agreement in which the senior officer pledges the underlying stock and future incentive payments which may be receivable from the Company as security for the loan.
 

5 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE COMPANY'S FISCAL 1996 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 0000703351 BECKY KECK 1,000 YEAR JUN-26-1996 JUN-29-1995 JUN-26-1996 27,073 0 14,392 (250) 10,839 88,355 853,231 (242,001) 888,834 138,390 102,801 7,726 0 0 600,444 888,834 1,150,601 1,162,951 330,375 1,015,307 0 120 4,579 52,137 (17,756) 34,381 0 0 0 34,381 .44 .44