Summary
Darden Restaurants, Inc. announced its third-quarter financial results for the period ending March 22, 2013. The company reported diluted net earnings per share (EPS) of $1.02, a key metric for investor profitability. This announcement was made via a press release furnished with the Form 8-K filing. In addition to the earnings performance, Darden Restaurants also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share. This demonstrates a commitment to returning value to shareholders and signals the company's confidence in its financial stability and future cash flows. Investors should note that the information provided in this section is furnished and not deemed "filed" for regulatory purposes.
Key Highlights
- 1Reported Third Quarter Diluted Net Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $1.02.
- 2Declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share.
- 3The results were announced on March 22, 2013, via a press release.
- 4The filing includes the press release as Exhibit 99.
- 5Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- 6The information is not incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless specifically stated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Darden Restaurants reported diluted net earnings per share (EPS) of $1.02 for the third quarter.
Yes, the company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share.
The detailed results were provided in a news release dated March 22, 2013, which is furnished as Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K filing.
No, the information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K, including the press release, is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into other filings.