SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 7, 2013
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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75-1914582 |
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6820 LBJ Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75240
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 972-980-9917
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Section 5 - Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
On February 7, 2013, Brinker International, Inc. (the "Registrant") announced that Wyman Roberts has been added to the Board of Directors of Registrant. As of this date, Mr. Roberts has not been assigned to any of the Committees of the Board of Directors. A copy of the Press Release is attached here to as Exhibit 99-1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Section 7 - Regulation FD
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
In a separate Press Release, the Registrant announced that at the February 7, 2013 Board of Director's Meeting, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share on the common stock of the company. The dividend will be payable on March 28, 2013 to shareholders of record as of March 8, 2013. A copy of the Press Release is attached here to as Exhibit 99-2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated February 7, 2013
99.2 Press Release dated February 7, 2013
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
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Date: February 7, 2013 |
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/s/ Wyman T. Roberts |
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Wyman T. Roberts, Chief Executive Officer and President |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
Stacey SullivanBrinker International
(800) 775-7290
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES WYMAN ROBERTS
WILL JOIN BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DALLAS (Feb. 7, 2013) - Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), a recognized leader in casual dining, announces the election of Wyman Roberts to its Board of Directors.
Roberts currently serves as CEO and President of Brinker International, and President of Chili's® Grill & Bar.
"This seat on the Board of Directors further augments Wyman's new responsibilities as CEO and President of Brinker and Chili's," said Doug Brooks, Chairman of the Board of Brinker International. "The strategic thinking Wyman brings to our board will be instrumental in shaping future plans for Brinker and our brands."
Roberts' Brinker tenure includes his role as President of Chili's since 2009, where he has been responsible for a dramatic re-energizing of almost every aspect of one of America's iconic restaurant brands. Previously, Roberts also served as Brinker's Chief Marketing Officer and President of the Maggiano's Little Italy® brand.
About Brinker International
Brinker International Inc. is one of the world's leading casual dining restaurant companies. Founded in 1975 and based in Dallas, Texas, Brinker currently owns, operates, or franchises 1,593 restaurants under the names Chili's Grill & Bar (1,549 restaurants) and Maggiano's Little Italy (44 restaurants). For more information, visit www.brinker.com.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
Stacey SullivanBrinker International
(800) 775-7290
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL BOARD DECLARES DIVIDEND
DALLAS (Feb. 7, 2013) - The Board of Directors for Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), a recognized leader in casual dining, declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share on common stock of the company. The dividend will be payable on March 28, 2013 to shareholders of record as of March 8, 2013.
Brinker currently owns, operates, or franchises 1,593 restaurants under the names Chili's® Grill & Bar (1,549 restaurants) and Maggiano's Little Italy® (44 restaurants). For more information, visit www.brinker.com.