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DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jun 22, 2012)

Filed June 22, 2012For Securities:DRI

Summary

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) filed an 8-K on June 22, 2012, primarily announcing strong financial results and a dividend increase. The company reported a significant 15% rise in fourth-quarter diluted net earnings per share (EPS) and a 5% increase in full fiscal year diluted EPS. This positive performance underscores the company's operational effectiveness and its ability to drive shareholder value. In addition to the financial highlights, Darden's Board of Directors approved amendments to the company's bylaws, effective June 20, 2012. These amendments are largely technical and administrative, removing outdated provisions related to meeting locations, share voting, board meeting scheduling, and contract limitations. While not impacting the core business operations, these changes streamline corporate governance. The company also announced a 16% increase in its quarterly dividend, signaling confidence in future earnings and a commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

Key Highlights

  • 1Reported a 15% increase in fourth-quarter diluted net earnings per share (EPS).
  • 2Achieved a 5% increase in full fiscal year diluted EPS.
  • 3Announced a 16% increase in its quarterly dividend.
  • 4Board of Directors approved amendments to the company's bylaws.
  • 5Bylaw amendments removed provisions regarding shareholder meeting locations, voting of transferred shares, board meeting setting, and contract/pledge limitations.
  • 6The financial results were disclosed via a furnished news release dated June 22, 2012.

Frequently Asked Questions

Darden Restaurants reported a 15% increase in diluted net earnings per share for the fourth quarter and a 5% increase for the full fiscal year. They also increased their quarterly dividend by 16%.

The Board of Directors approved amendments to the company's bylaws. These amendments were primarily technical and administrative, removing provisions related to shareholder meeting locations, voting of recently transferred shares, the process for setting regular board meetings, and limitations on entering into contracts or pledges.

No, the information in the news release furnished as Exhibit 99 is specifically stated as not being deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. It also will not be incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.

The amendments to Darden's bylaws became effective on June 20, 2012.