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Дарден Ресторантс, Инк.
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September 3, 2025 PX14A6G

Notice of Exempt Solicitation Pursuant to Rule 14a-103 | September 3, 2025

Notice of Exempt Solicitation Pursuant to Rule 14a-103 | September 3, 2025 Name of Registrant: Darden Restaurants, Inc.

August 4, 2025 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defin

August 4, 2025 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Defin

July 18, 2025 EX-19.1

Darden Restaurants, Inc. Insider Trading Policy

EXHIBIT 19.1 RP-15: INSIDER TRADING THE NEED FOR A POLICY STATEMENT Darden Restaurants, Inc. (the “Company”) is a public company with stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange and as a result, the Company is subject to federal and state securities laws, including Rule 10b-5 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), which prohibit “insider trading” in the Company’s s

July 18, 2025 EX-10.37

mended and Restated Darden Restaurants, Inc. 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

Exhibit 10.37 AMENDED AND RESTATED DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. 2015 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN FY 20[] PERFORMANCE STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT (United States) This Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement (the “Agreement”) is between Darden Restaurants, Inc., a Florida corporation (the “Company”), and you, a person notified by the Company, and identified in the Company’s records, as the recipient of an Awar

July 18, 2025 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended May 25, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13666 DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC.

July 18, 2025 EX-10.36

orm of Omnibus First Amendment to Darden Rest

Exhibit 10.36 FORM OF OMNIBUS FIRST AMENDMENT TO DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. 2015 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN AWARD AGREEMENTS This Omnibus First Amendment (“Amendment"), dated as of [], amends certain terms and conditions of those certain stock incentive plan award agreements governing the terms of incentive awards, by and between Darden Restaurants, Inc., a Florida corporation (the “Company”), and certa

July 18, 2025 EX-97.1

Darden Restaurants, Inc. Incentive Compensation Clawback Policy.

EXHIBIT 97.1 RP-36: INCENTIVE COMPENSATION CLAWBACK POLICY POLICY STATEMENT The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (the “Company”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders to create and maintain a culture that emphasizes integrity and accountability and that reinforces the Company’s pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. The Boar

July 18, 2025 EX-21

Subsidiaries of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

EXHIBIT 21 SUBSIDIARIES OF DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. As of May 25, 2025, we had five “significant subsidiaries”, as defined in Regulation S-X, Rule 1-02(w), identified as follows: 1. GMRI, Inc., a Florida corporation, doing business as Olive Garden, Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52 2. N and D Restaurants, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, doing business as Olive Garden 3. Olive Garden of Texas,

July 18, 2025 EX-31.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

EXHIBIT 31(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Rajesh Vennam, certify that: 1 I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

July 18, 2025 EX-10.39

Award Agreement under the Amended and Restated Darden Restaurants, Inc. 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

Exhibit 10.39 AMENDED AND RESTATED DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. 2015 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN FY 20[] NONQUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AWARD AGREEMENT This Nonqualified Stock Option Award Agreement (the “Agreement”) is between Darden Restaurants, Inc., a Florida corporation (the “Company”), and you, a person notified by the Company and identified in the Company’s records, as the recipient of a Nonqualified Sto

July 18, 2025 EX-32.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

EXHIBIT 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Annual Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

July 18, 2025 EX-10.38

Stock Unit Award Agreement under the Amended and Restated Darden Restaurants, Inc. 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

Exhibit 10.38 AMENDED AND RESTATED DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. 2015 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN FY 20[] RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT (United States) This Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (the “Agreement”) is between Darden Restaurants, Inc., a Florida corporation (the “Company”), and you, a person notified by the Company, and identified in the Company’s records, as the recipient of an Award

July 18, 2025 EX-24

Power of Attorney.

EXHIBIT 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned constitutes and appoints Matthew R.

July 18, 2025 EX-32.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

EXHIBIT 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Annual Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

July 18, 2025 EX-31.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

EXHIBIT 31(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Ricardo Cardenas, certify that: 1 I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

June 20, 2025 EX-99.1

Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results; Increases Quarterly Dividend; Authorizes New $1 Billion Share Repurchase Program; And Provides Fiscal 2026 Outlook

Exhibit 99.1 Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results; Increases Quarterly Dividend; Authorizes New $1 Billion Share Repurchase Program; And Provides Fiscal 2026 Outlook ORLANDO, Fla., June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended May 25, 2025. Fourth Quarter 2025

June 20, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES 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: June 13, 2025 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS,

UNITED STATES 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: June 13, 2025 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of incorp

April 1, 2025 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended February 23, 2025 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to 1-13666 Commission File Number DA

April 1, 2025 EX-32.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

April 1, 2025 EX-31.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 31(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Rajesh Vennam, certify that: 1.

April 1, 2025 EX-31.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 31(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Ricardo Cardenas, certify that: 1.

April 1, 2025 EX-32.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

March 20, 2025 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES 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: March 20, 2025 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of incor

March 20, 2025 EX-99.1

Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; And Updates Fiscal 2025 Financial Outlook

Exhibit 99.1 Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; And Updates Fiscal 2025 Financial Outlook ORLANDO, Fla., March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended February 23, 2025. Third Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights, Comparisons Versus Same Fiscal Quarter Last Year

January 28, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES 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: 01/27/2025 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, IN

UNITED STATES 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: 01/27/2025 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpora

January 2, 2025 EX-32.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

January 2, 2025 EX-32.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

January 2, 2025 EX-31.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 31(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Ricardo Cardenas, certify that: 1.

January 2, 2025 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended November 24, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to 1-13666 Commission File Number DA

January 2, 2025 EX-31.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 31(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Rajesh Vennam, certify that: 1.

December 19, 2024 EX-99.1

Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; And Updates Fiscal 2025 Financial Outlook

Exhibit 99.1 Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; And Updates Fiscal 2025 Financial Outlook ORLANDO, Fla., December 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended November 24, 2024. Second Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights, Comparisons Versus Same Fiscal Quarter Las

December 19, 2024 8-K

UNITED STATES 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: December 19, 2024 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURA

UNITED STATES 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: December 19, 2024 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of in

December 9, 2024 EX-99.1

DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBER

Exhibit 99.1 Contact: Phil McClain 407-245-4476 (Analysts) Rich Jeffers 407-245-4189 (Media) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBER ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 9, 2024) — Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) today announced the Board of Directors has appointed Daryl Kenningham as its newest member, effective immediately. With his appointment, the Company increased the size of the Board from n

December 9, 2024 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES 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: 12/09/2024 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpora

October 17, 2024 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. [NO FEE REQUIRED]. For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024. OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 19

October 11, 2024 EX-99.1

Darden Restaurants Completes Acquisition of Chuy’s Holdings, Inc.

Exhibit 99.1 Darden Restaurants Completes Acquisition of Chuy’s Holdings, Inc. ORLANDO, Fla., October 11, 2024 - Darden Restaurants, Inc. (“Darden”) (NYSE:DRI) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Chuy’s Holdings, Inc. (“Chuy’s Holdings”) in an all-cash transaction with an enterprise value of approximately $605 million. The transaction was approved by a majority of Chuy’s Holdi

October 11, 2024 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES 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: 10/11/2024 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpora

October 3, 2024 EX-4.1

Officers’ Certificate and Authentication Order, dated October 3, 2024, for the 4.350% Senior Notes due 2027 and the 4.550% Senior Notes due 2029 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 3, 2024).

Exhibit 4.1 Execution Version DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. OFFICERS’ CERTIFICATE AND AUTHENTICATION ORDER FOR 4.350% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2027 4.550% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2029 October 3, 2024 Pursuant to the Indenture dated as of January 1, 1996 between Darden Restaurants, Inc. (the “Company”) and Computershare Trust Company, National Association (as successor to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, succes

October 3, 2024 EX-1.1

Underwriting Agreement, dated September 30, 2024, among the Company and BofA Securities, Inc., Truist Securities, Inc., U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters named therein.

Exhibit 1.1 DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (a Florida corporation) UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT September 30, 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SECTION 1. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES 2 (a) REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES BY THE COMPANY 2 (b) OFFICER’S CERTIFICATES 14 SECTION 2. SALE AND DELIVERY TO UNDERWRITERS; CLOSING 14 (a) NOTES 14 (b) PAYMENT 14 (c) DENOMINATIONS; REGISTRATION 15 (d) NO ADVISORY OR FIDUCIARY

October 3, 2024 8-K

Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement, Other Events

UNITED STATES 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: September 30, 2024 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of i

October 1, 2024 424B2

$750,000,000 Darden Restaurants, Inc. $400,000,000 4.350% Senior Notes due 2027 $350,000,000 4.550% Senior Notes due 2029

Table of Contents Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) Registration No. 333-267757 Prospectus Supplement (To Prospectus dated October 6, 2022) $750,000,000 Darden Restaurants, Inc. $400,000,000 4.350% Senior Notes due 2027 $350,000,000 4.550% Senior Notes due 2029 We are offering $400,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.350% senior notes due 2027 (the “2027 notes”) and $350,000,000 aggregate princ

October 1, 2024 EX-FILING FEES

Calculation of Filing Fee Tables (Form Type) Darden Restaurants, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered Se curities

Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Tables 424(b)(2) (Form Type) Darden Restaurants, Inc.

September 30, 2024 424B5

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

424B5 Table of Contents Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration No. 333-267757 This preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relate to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The information in this preliminary prospectus supplement is not complete and may be subject to change. This preliminary prospectus supplement and the a

September 30, 2024 FWP

DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. FINAL TERM SHEET 4.350% Senior Notes due 2027 4.550% Senior Notes due 2029 Dated: September 30, 2024 4.350% Senior Notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”) 4.550% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes”) Issuer: Darden Restaurants,

FWP 1 d877608dfwp.htm FWP Filed pursuant to Rule 433 Supplementing the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement dated September 30, 2024 to Prospectus dated October 6, 2022 Registration No. 333-267757 DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. FINAL TERM SHEET 4.350% Senior Notes due 2027 4.550% Senior Notes due 2029 Dated: September 30, 2024 4.350% Senior Notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”) 4.550% Senior Notes due 2029 (th

September 27, 2024 EX-FILING FEES

Filing Fee Table.

Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Form S-8 Darden Restaurants, Inc. Table 1: Newly Registered Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation Rule Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee 1 Equity Common Stock, without par value Other 2,600,000 $ 168.35 $ 437,710,000 0.00014760 $ 64,606.

September 27, 2024 S-8

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 27, 2024

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 27, 2024 Registration No.

September 27, 2024 EX-32.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

September 27, 2024 EX-31.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 31(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Rajesh Vennam, certify that: 1.

September 27, 2024 EX-24

Power of Attorney.

Exhibit 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned constitutes and appoints Matthew R.

September 27, 2024 EX-10.1

2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan

Exhibit 10.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. 2015 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN (As Amended and Restated Effective September 18, 2024) TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. ADOPTION; PURPOSE 1 2. DEFINITIONS 1 2.1 “Accounting Firm 1 2.2 “Affiliate 1 2.3 “Applicable Laws 1 2.4 “Award 2 2.5 “Award Agreement 2 2.6 “Beneficial Owner 2 2.7 “Board 2 2.8 “Cause 2 2.9 “Capital Stock 2 2.10 “Change in Control 2

September 27, 2024 EX-32.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

September 27, 2024 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended August 25, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to 1-13666 Commission File Number DARD

September 27, 2024 EX-31.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 31(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Ricardo Cardenas, certify that: 1.

September 19, 2024 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES 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: 9/18/2024 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporat

September 19, 2024 EX-99.1

Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2025 First Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; And Reiterates Fiscal 2025 Financial Outlook

Exhibit 99.1 Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2025 First Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; And Reiterates Fiscal 2025 Financial Outlook ORLANDO, Fla., September 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended August 25, 2024. First Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights, Comparisons Versus Same Fiscal Quarter Last

September 19, 2024 8-K

UNITED STATES 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: September 19, 2024 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAUR

UNITED STATES 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: September 19, 2024 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of i

September 18, 2024 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES 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: September 16, 2024 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of i

September 18, 2024 EX-10.1

Amendment No. 1 to Revolving Credit Agreement among Darden Restaurants, Inc., certain lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, dated September 16, 2024.

Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTION VERSION AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT, dated as of September 16, 2024 (this “Amendment”), is made by and among DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC., a Florida corporation (the “Borrower”), the lenders party to the Revolving Credit Agreement referred to below (collectively, the “Consenting Lenders”) and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,

September 18, 2024 EX-10.2

Term Loan Agreement among Darden Restaurants, Inc., certain lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, dated September 16, 2024

Exhibit 10.2 EXECUTION VERSION Published Deal CUSIP: 23719GAW8 Published Term Loan CUSIP: 23719GAX6 $600,000,000 TERM LOAN AGREEMENT Dated as of September 16, 2024 among DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC., as Borrower, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and THE LENDERS PARTY HERETO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION and TRUIST BANK, as Syndication Agents MIZU

August 29, 2024 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Defin

August 19, 2024 PX14A6G

Notice of Exempt Solicitation

Notice of Exempt Solicitation NAME OF REGISTRANT: Darden Restaurants NAME OF PERSON RELYING ON EXEMPTION: Dominican Sisters, Grand Rapids ADDRESS OF PERSON RELYING ON EXEMPTION: 111 Lakeside Dr.

August 13, 2024 PX14A6G

United States Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 NOTICE OF EXEMPT SOLICITATION Pursuant to Rule 14a-103

United States Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 NOTICE OF EXEMPT SOLICITATION Pursuant to Rule 14a-103 United States Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 NOTICE OF EXEMPT SOLICITATION Pursuant to Rule 14a-103 Name of the Registrant: Darden Restaurants, Inc. Name of persons relying on exemption: The Shareholder Commons, Inc. Address of persons relying on

August 9, 2024 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

DEFA14A 1 dri-20240809.htm DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as per

August 5, 2024 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Defin

August 5, 2024 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defin

July 19, 2024 EX-97.1

Darden Restaurants, Inc. Incentive Compensation Clawback Policy.

EXHIBIT 97.1 RP-36: INCENTIVE COMPENSATION CLAWBACK POLICY POLICY STATEMENT The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (the “Company”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders to create and maintain a culture that emphasizes integrity and accountability and that reinforces the Company’s pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. The Boar

July 19, 2024 EX-10.33

Form of FY 20[__] Nonqualified Stock Option Award Agreement under the [Amended and Restated] Darden Restaurants, Inc. 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan

EXHIBIT 10.33 [AMENDED AND RESTATED] DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. 2015 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN FY 20[] NONQUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AWARD AGREEMENT This Nonqualified Stock Option Award Agreement (the “Agreement”) is between Darden Restaurants, Inc., a Florida corporation (the “Company”), and you, a person notified by the Company and identified in the Company’s records, as the recipient of a Nonqualified S

July 19, 2024 EX-32.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

EXHIBIT 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Annual Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

July 19, 2024 EX-10.31

Form of FY 20[__] Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement (United States) under the [Amended and Restated] Darden Restaurants, Inc. 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

EXHIBIT 10.31 [AMENDED AND RESTATED] DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. 2015 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN FY 20[] PERFORMANCE STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT (United States) This Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement (the “Agreement”) is between Darden Restaurants, Inc., a Florida corporation (the “Company”), and you, a person notified by the Company, and identified in the Company’s records, as the recipient of an Aw

July 19, 2024 EX-10.35

Amended and Restated RARE Hospitality International, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan Trust Grantor Trust Agreement, dated as of May 15, 2024, by and between Darden Restaurants, Inc. and Delaware Charter Guarantee & Trust Company

EXHIBIT 10.35 RARE Hospitality International, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan Trust GRANTOR TRUST AGREEMENT This Grantor Trust Agreement (this "Trust Agreement'') is entered into and effective May15, 2024 by and between Darden Restaurants, Inc. (the "Company") and Delaware Charter Guarantee & Trust Company, a Delaware corporation conducting business under the trade name of Principal Trust Company®

July 19, 2024 EX-19.1

Darden Restaurants, Inc. Insider Trading Policy

EXHIBIT 19.1 RP-15: INSIDER TRADING THE NEED FOR A POLICY STATEMENT Darden Restaurants, Inc. (the “Company”) is a public company with stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange and as a result, the Company is subject to federal and state securities laws, including Rule 10b-5 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), which prohibit “insider trading” in the Company’s s

July 19, 2024 EX-31.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

EXHIBIT 31(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Ricardo Cardenas, certify that: 1 I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

July 19, 2024 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended May 26, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13666 DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC.

July 19, 2024 EX-10.34

Amended and Restated Darden Restaurants, Inc. Benefits Trust Grantor Trust Agreement, dated as of May 15, 2024, by and between Darden Restaurants, Inc. and Delaware Charter Guarantee & Trust Company

EXHIBIT 10.34 Darden Restaurants, Inc. Benefits Trust GRANTOR TRUST AGREEMENT This Grantor Trust Agreement (this "Trust Agreement") is entered into and effective May 15, 2024 by and between Darden Restaurants, Inc. (the "Company") and Delaware Charter Guarantee & Trust Company, a Delaware corporation conducting business under the trade name of Principal Trust Company® (the "Trustee"). Recitals (a)

July 19, 2024 EX-10.29

Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement For Non-Employee Directors under the [Amended and Restated] Darden Restaurants, Inc. 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan

EXHIBIT 10.29 [AMENDED AND RESTATED] DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. 2015 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT FOR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS This Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (the “Agreement”) is between Darden Restaurants, Inc., a Florida corporation (the “Company”), and you, a person notified by the Company, and identified in the Company’s records, as the recipient of an A

July 19, 2024 EX-24

Power of Attorney.

EXHIBIT 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned constitutes and appoints Matthew R.

July 19, 2024 EX-31.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

EXHIBIT 31(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Rajesh Vennam, certify that: 1 I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

July 19, 2024 EX-10.30

Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement For Non-Employee Directors (Quarterly Grant in Lieu of Cash Retainer) under the [Amended and Restated] Darden Restaurants, Inc. 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan

EXHIBIT 10.30 [AMENDED AND RESTATED] DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. 2015 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT FOR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS (QUARTERLY GRANT IN LIEU OF CASH RETAINER) This Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (the “Agreement”) is between Darden Restaurants, Inc., a Florida corporation (the “Company”), and you, a person notified by the Company, and identified in the

July 19, 2024 EX-10.32

Form of FY 20[__] Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (United States) under the [Amended and Restated] Darden Restaurants, Inc. 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

EXHIBIT 10.32 [AMENDED AND RESTATED] DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. 2015 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN FY 20[] RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT (United States) This Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (the “Agreement”) is between Darden Restaurants, Inc., a Florida corporation (the “Company”), and you, a person notified by the Company, and identified in the Company’s records, as the recipient of an Awar

July 19, 2024 EX-32.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

EXHIBIT 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Annual Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

July 19, 2024 EX-10.36

First Amendment to the Darden Restaurants, Inc. FlexComp Plan (as amended and restated effective June 1, 2021), effective as of June 1, 2024

EXHIBIT 10.36 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. FLEXCOMP PLAN (AS AMENDED AND RESTATED EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2021) WHEREAS, Darden Restaurants, Inc. (the "Company") maintains the Darden Restaurants, Inc. FlexComp Plan (As Amended and Restated Effective June 1, 2021) (the "Plan"); WHEREAS, amendment of the Plan is now considered desirable to fully align the definition of "Change in Contro

July 19, 2024 EX-21

Subsidiaries of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

EXHIBIT 21 SUBSIDIARIES OF DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. As of May 26, 2024, we had six “significant subsidiaries”, as defined in Regulation S-X, Rule 1-02(w), identified as follows: 1.GMRI, Inc., a Florida corporation, doing business as Olive Garden, Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52 2.N and D Restaurants, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, doing business as Olive Garden 3.Olive Garden of Texas, LLC

July 17, 2024 EX-2.1

Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of July 17, 2024, by and among Darden Restaurants, Inc., Cheetah Merger Sub Inc. and Chuy’s Holdings, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 17, 2024).

Exhibit 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC., CHEETAH MERGER SUB INC. and CHUY’S HOLDINGS, INC. July 17, 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS 1 Section 1.01 Definitions 1 Section 1.02 Other Definitional and Interpretative Provisions 14 ARTICLE 2 THE MERGER 15 Section 2.01 The Closing 15 Section 2.02 The Merger 15 Section 2.03 Conversion of Shares 16 Sectio

July 17, 2024 EX-99.1

Darden Restaurants to Acquire Chuy’s Holdings, Inc. in Approximately $605 Million Transaction

Exhibit 99.1 Darden Restaurants to Acquire Chuy’s Holdings, Inc. in Approximately $605 Million Transaction ORLANDO, Fla. and AUSTIN, Texas (July 17, 2024) - Darden Restaurants, Inc. (“Darden”) (NYSE:DRI) and Chuy’s Holdings, Inc. (“Chuy’s”) (Nasdaq: CHUY), jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which Darden will acquire all of the outstanding shares

July 17, 2024 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES 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: July 17, 2024 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of incorp

June 20, 2024 EX-3.1

Bylaws as amended effective June 18, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 20, 2024).

Exhibit 3.1 BYLAWS of DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. As Amended through June 18, 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE I SHAREHOLDERS SECTION 1............ Place of Holding Meeting............................................................................................. 1 SECTION 2............ Quorum.............................................................................................................

June 20, 2024 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES 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: June 18, 2024 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of incorp

June 20, 2024 EX-99.1

Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2024 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results; Increases Quarterly Dividend; And Provides Fiscal 2025 Outlook

Exhibit 99.1 Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2024 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results; Increases Quarterly Dividend; And Provides Fiscal 2025 Outlook ORLANDO, Fla., June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended May 26, 2024. Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights •Total sales increased 6.8% to

April 3, 2024 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES 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: April 2, 2024 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of incorp

April 2, 2024 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended February 25, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to 1-13666 Commission File Number DA

April 2, 2024 EX-31.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 31(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Rajesh Vennam, certify that: 1.

April 2, 2024 EX-31.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 31(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Ricardo Cardenas, certify that: 1.

April 2, 2024 EX-32.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

April 2, 2024 EX-32.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

March 21, 2024 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES 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: March 21, 2024 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of incor

March 21, 2024 EX-99.1

Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2024 Third Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; Authorizes New $1 Billion Share Repurchase Program; And Updates Fiscal 2024 Financial Outlook

Exhibit 99.1 Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2024 Third Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; Authorizes New $1 Billion Share Repurchase Program; And Updates Fiscal 2024 Financial Outlook ORLANDO, Fla., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended February 25, 2024. Third Quarter 2024 Financial Highligh

February 13, 2024 SC 13G/A

DRI / Darden Restaurants, Inc. / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 tv0730-dardenrestaurantsinc.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 14)* Name of issuer: Darden Restaurants Inc Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 237194105 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 29, 2023 Check the appropriate box to

February 9, 2024 SC 13G/A

DRI / Darden Restaurants, Inc. / Capital World Investors - SEC SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 SEC13GFiling.htm SEC SCHEDULE 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4 )* Darden Restaurants, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 237194105 (CUSIP Number) December 29, 2023 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate b

February 9, 2024 SC 13G/A

DRI / Darden Restaurants, Inc. / Capital International Investors - SEC SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 SEC13GFiling.htm SEC SCHEDULE 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4 )* Darden Restaurants, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 237194105 (CUSIP Number) December 29, 2023 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate b

January 3, 2024 EX-31.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 31(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Ricardo Cardenas, certify that: 1.

January 3, 2024 EX-32.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

January 3, 2024 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended November 26, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to 1-13666 Commission File Number DA

January 3, 2024 EX-32.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

January 3, 2024 EX-31.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 31(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Rajesh Vennam, certify that: 1.

December 15, 2023 EX-99.1

Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2024 Second Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; And Updates Fiscal 2024 Financial Outlook

Exhibit 99.1 Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2024 Second Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; And Updates Fiscal 2024 Financial Outlook ORLANDO, Fla., December 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended November 26, 2023. Second Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights, Comparisons Versus Same Fiscal Quarter Las

December 15, 2023 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES 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: December 15, 2023 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of in

October 24, 2023 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES 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: October 23, 2023 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of inc

October 24, 2023 EX-10.1

Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of October 23, 2023, among Darden Restaurants, Inc., certain lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 24, 2023).

Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version Published CUSIP Numbers: Deal CUSIP: 23719GAU2 Revolver Facility CUSIP: 23719GAV0 $1,250,000,000 REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT Dated as of October 23, 2023 among DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC., as Borrower, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and THE LENDERS PARTY HERETO WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, and TRUIST BANK, as Sy

October 19, 2023 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. [NO FEE REQUIRED]. For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2023. OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 19

October 10, 2023 EX-4.1

Second Supplemental Indenture, dated October 4, 2023, among the Company, Computershare Trust Company, National Association, as successor Trustee, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee for Notes (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 10, 2023).

Exhibit 4.1 SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE THIS SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE dated as of October 4, 2023 (this “Second Supplemental Indenture”), is by and among DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC., a Florida corporation (the “Company”), COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY, N.A., as successor in interest to WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association (the “Base Trustee”), and U.S. BANK TRUS

October 10, 2023 EX-4.2

Officers’ Certificate and Authentication Order, dated October 10, 2023, for the 6.300% Senior Notes due 2033 (which includes the form of Note) issued pursuant to the Indenture dated as of January 1, 1996, as amended and supplemented by the First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of February 20, 2018, between Darden Restaurants, Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, National Association, as successor Trustee (the Base Trustee), as amended and supplemented by the Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 4, 2023, among the Company, the Base Trustee and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as a successor Trustee with respect to the Notes (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 10, 2023).

Exhibit 4.2 Execution Version DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. OFFICERS’ CERTIFICATE AND AUTHENTICATION ORDER FOR 6.300% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2033 October 10, 2023 Pursuant to the Indenture dated as of January 1, 1996 between Darden Restaurants, Inc. (the “Company”) and Computershare Trust Company, National Association (as successor to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, successor to Wells Fargo Bank Minn

October 10, 2023 8-K

Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement, Other Events

UNITED STATES 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: October 4, 2023 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of inco

October 10, 2023 EX-1.1

Underwriting Agreement, dated October 4, 2023, among the Company and BofA Securities, Inc., Truist Securities, Inc., U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters named therein.

Exhibit 1.1 DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (a Florida corporation) UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT October 4, 2023 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SECTION 1.  REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES 2 (a)   REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES BY THE COMPANY 2 (b)   OFFICER’S CERTIFICATES 14 SECTION 2.  SALE AND DELIVERY TO UNDERWRITERS; CLOSING 14 (a)   NOTES 14 (b)   PAYMENT 14 (c)   DENOMINATIONS; REGISTRATION 15 (d)   NO ADVISORY O

October 5, 2023 EX-FILING FEES

Calculation of Filing Fee Tables (Form Type) Darden Restaurants, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered Securities Security  Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Rule Amount Registe

Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Tables 424(b)(2) (Form Type) Darden Restaurants, Inc.

October 5, 2023 424B2

$500,000,000 Darden Restaurants, Inc. 6.300% Senior Notes due 2033

Table of Contents Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) Registration No. 333-267757 Prospectus Supplement (To Prospectus dated October 6, 2022) $500,000,000 Darden Restaurants, Inc. 6.300% Senior Notes due 2033 We are offering $500 million aggregate principal amount of 6.300% senior notes due 2033. The notes will mature on October 10, 2033. Interest on the notes will be paid semi-annually in arrears on

October 4, 2023 FWP

DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. FINAL TERM SHEET 6.300% Senior Notes due 2033 Dated: October 4, 2023 Issuer: Darden Restaurants, Inc. Principal Amount: $500,000,000 Expected Ratings:* Baa2 by Moody’s Investors Services, Inc. BBB by S&P Global Ratings BBB by

Filed pursuant to Rule 433 Supplementing the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement dated October 4, 2023 to Prospectus dated October 6, 2022 Registration No.

October 4, 2023 424B5

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION DATED OCTOBER 4, 2023

Table of Contents Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration No. 333-267757 The information in this preliminary prospectus supplement is not complete and may be changed. This preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus are not an offer to sell these securities, and are not soliciting an offer to buy these securities, in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permi

September 29, 2023 EX-31.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 31(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Rajesh Vennam, certify that: 1.

September 29, 2023 EX-31.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 31(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Ricardo Cardenas, certify that: 1.

September 29, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended August 27, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to 1-13666 Commission File Number DARD

September 29, 2023 EX-32.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

September 29, 2023 EX-32.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

September 21, 2023 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES 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: 9/20/2023 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporat

September 21, 2023 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Other Events

UNITED STATES 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: September 20, 2023 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of i

September 21, 2023 EX-99.1

Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2024 First Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; Reiterates Fiscal 2024 Outlook; And Announces Election of New Board Chair

Exhibit 99.1 Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2024 First Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; Reiterates Fiscal 2024 Outlook; And Announces Election of New Board Chair ORLANDO, Fla., September 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended August 27, 2023. First Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights, Comparisons Ve

August 7, 2023 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registran

DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

August 7, 2023 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14

July 21, 2023 EX-31.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

EXHIBIT 31(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Rajesh Vennam, certify that: 1 I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

July 21, 2023 EX-24

Power of Attorney.

EXHIBIT 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned constitutes and appoints Matthew R.

July 21, 2023 EX-32.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

EXHIBIT 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Annual Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

July 21, 2023 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended May 28, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13666 DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC.

July 21, 2023 EX-31.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

EXHIBIT 31(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Ricardo Cardenas, certify that: 1 I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

July 21, 2023 EX-21

Subsidiaries of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

EXHIBIT 21 SUBSIDIARIES OF DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. As of May 28, 2023, we had eight “significant subsidiaries”, as defined in Regulation S-X, Rule 1-02(w), identified as follows: 1.Capital Grille Holdings, Inc., a North Carolina corporation, doing business as The Capital Grille 2.Cheddar’s Casual Cafe, Inc., a Delaware corporation, doing business as Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen 3.Cheddar’s Restauran

July 21, 2023 EX-32.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

EXHIBIT 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Annual Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

June 22, 2023 EX-99.2

Darden Restaurants, Inc. Announces Retirement of Board Chairman

Exhibit 99.2 Darden Restaurants, Inc. Announces Retirement of Board Chairman ORLANDO, Fla., (June 22, 2023) – Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) (“Darden” and “the Company”) and Eugene I. Lee, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, today announced that Mr. Lee has decided not to stand for reelection at the Company’s 2023 Annual Meeting. Following the annual meeting, the Board wi

June 22, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES 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: June 20, 2023 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS,

UNITED STATES 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: June 20, 2023 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of incorp

June 22, 2023 EX-99.1

Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2023 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results; Increases Quarterly Dividend; And Provides Fiscal 2024 Outlook

Exhibit 99.1 Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2023 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results; Increases Quarterly Dividend; And Provides Fiscal 2024 Outlook ORLANDO, Fla., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended May 28, 2023. Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights •Total sales increased 6.4% to

June 14, 2023 EX-99.(A)(5)(K)

Press Release issued by Parent on June 14, 2023.

EX-99.(a)(5)(K) Exhibit (a)(5)(K) Darden Restaurants Completes Acquisition of Ruth’s Hospitality Group ORLANDO, Fla., (June 14, 2023) - Darden Restaurants, Inc. (“Darden”) (NYSE:DRI), announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. (“Ruth’s”). The Ruth’s Chris Steak House brand now joins and complements Darden’s portfolio of differentiated brands that includ

June 14, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES 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: June 14, 2023 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS,

UNITED STATES 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: June 14, 2023 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of incorp

June 14, 2023 SC TO-T/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 RUTH’S HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC. (Name of Subject Company (issuer)) RUB

SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 RUTH’S HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC. (Name of Subject Company (issuer)) RUBY ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Offeror) an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Parent of Offeror) (Names of Filing Pe

June 14, 2023 EX-99.1

Darden Restaurants Completes Acquisition of Ruth’s Hospitality Group

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Darden Restaurants Completes Acquisition of Ruth’s Hospitality Group ORLANDO, Fla., (June 14, 2023) - Darden Restaurants, Inc. (“Darden”) (NYSE:DRI), announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. (“Ruth’s”). The Ruth’s Chris Steak House brand now joins and complements Darden’s portfolio of differentiated brands that include Olive Garde

June 1, 2023 EX-10.1

Amendment No. 1 to the Revolving Credit Agreement among Darden Restaurants, Inc., certain lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, dated as of May 31, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 1, 2023).

EX-10.1 2 a101darden-amendmentno1tor.htm EX-10.1 Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT Dated as of May 31, 2023 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) by and among DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC., a Florida corporation (the “Borrower”), the financial institutions party hereto (collectively, the “Lenders”), and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,

June 1, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES 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: May 31, 2023 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS,

UNITED STATES 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: May 31, 2023 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpo

June 1, 2023 EX-10.2

Term Loan Agreement among Darden Restaurants, Inc., certain lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, dated as of May 31, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 1, 2023).

Exhibit 10.2 Execution Version Published CUSIP Number: 23719GAS7 $600,000,000 TERM LOAN AGREEMENT Dated as of May 31, 2023 among DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC., as Borrower, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and THE LENDERS PARTY HERETO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION and TRUIST BANK, as Syndication Agents MIZUHO BANK, LTD. and TD BANK, N.A., as Docum

May 31, 2023 SC TO-T/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 RUTH’S HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC. (Name of Subject Company (issuer)) RUB

SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 RUTH’S HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC. (Name of Subject Company (issuer)) RUBY ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Offeror) an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Parent of Offeror) (Names of Filing Pe

May 16, 2023 EX-FILING FEES

Filing Fee Table.

EX-FILING FEES Exhibit 107 CALCULATION OF FILING FEE TABLES Schedule TO (Form Type) RUTH’S HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC.

May 16, 2023 EX-99.(A)(1)(F)

Form of Summary Advertisement, as published in The Wall Street Journal on May 16, 2023.

Exhibit (a)(1)(F) Exhibit (a)(1)(F) This announcement is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell Shares (as defined below).

May 16, 2023 EX-99.(A)(1)(B)

Form of Letter of Transmittal.

Exhibit (a)(1)(B) Exhibit (a)(1)(B) LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL To Tender Shares of Common Stock of RUTH’S HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC.

May 16, 2023 EX-99.(D)(2)

Confidentiality Agreement, dated March 8, 2023, by and between the Company and Parent.

Exhibit (d)(2) Exhibit (d)(2) CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT March 8, 2023 In connection with a possible negotiated transaction (the “Transaction”) between Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc.

May 16, 2023 EX-99.(A)(1)(E)

Form of Letter to Clients for Use by Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees.

Exhibit (a)(1)(E) Exhibit (a)(1)(E) Offer To Purchase All Outstanding Shares of Common Stock of RUTH’S HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC.

May 16, 2023 EX-99.(A)(1)(D)

Form of Letter to Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees.

Exhibit (a)(1)(D) Exhibit (a)(1)(D) Offer To Purchase All Outstanding Shares of Common Stock of RUTH’S HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC.

May 16, 2023 EX-99.(A)(1)(A)

Offer to Purchase, dated May 16, 2023.

Exhibit (a)(1)(A) Exhibit (a)(1)(A) Offer to Purchase for Cash Any and All Issued and Outstanding Shares of Common Stock of RUTH’S HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC.

May 16, 2023 SC TO-T

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 RUTH’S HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC. (Name of Subject Company (issuer)) RUB

SC TO-T UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 RUTH’S HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC. (Name of Subject Company (issuer)) RUBY ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Offeror) an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Parent of Offeror) (Names of Filing Pers

May 16, 2023 EX-99.(A)(1)(C)

Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery.

Exhibit (a)(1)(C) Exhibit (a)(1)(C) NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY For Tender of Shares of Common Stock of RUTH’S HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC.

May 4, 2023 EX-99.1

Investor Presentation by Parent and the Company, dated as of May 4, 2023.

EX-99.1 Ruth’s Hospitality Group Acquisition May 4, 2023 Exhibit 99.1 Disclaimer/Non-GAAP information IMPORTANT NOTICE The following slides are part of a presentation by Darden Restaurants, Inc. (“Darden”), and Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. (“Ruth’s”), and are intended to be viewed as part of that presentation (the "Presentation"). No representation is made that the Presentation is a complete des

May 4, 2023 SC TO-C

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 RUTH’S HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC. (Name of Subject Company (issuer)) RUB

SC TO-C UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 RUTH’S HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC. (Name of Subject Company (issuer)) RUBY ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Offeror) a wholly-owned subsidiary of DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Parent of Offeror) (Names of Filing Persons (identi

May 4, 2023 EX-99.2

Transcript of Investor Presentation by Parent and the Company, dated as of May 4, 2023.

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 Darden Restaurants and Ruth’s Hospitality Group Conference Call Transcript Evercall Moderator Thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Darden Restaurants and Ruth’s Chris Hospitality Group Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in listen only mode until the question and answer session at which point you’ll have an opportunity to join the queue by pressing *1 on y

May 3, 2023 SC TO-C

UNITED STATES 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: May 2, 2023 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, I

SC TO-C UNITED STATES 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: May 2, 2023 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of

May 3, 2023 EX-99.3

Leader Talking Points prepared for Parent Team Members, dated May 3, 2023.

EX-99.3 Exhibit 99.3 Leader Talking Points on Acquisition of Ruth’s Hospitality Group Darden Team Members • Ruth’s Chris Steak House is one of the strongest and most differentiated brands in fine dining, and will be an excellent addition to the portfolio • While this is exciting, the single most important thing you can do now is to remain focused on your job: • Running great restaurants and delive

May 3, 2023 EX-99.2

Message from Ricardo Cardenas, President and Chief Executive Officer of Parent, to Parent Team Members, dated May 3, 2023.

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 Message from Rick on Acquisition of Ruth’s Hospitality Group Darden Team Members FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY; DO NOT DISTRIBUTE Hello everyone, This morning we announced an agreement to acquire Ruth’s Hospitality Group [RELEASE LINK]. I have been a fan of Ruth’s for a long time, and have believed for quite a while that they’d make a great addition to the Darden family of brands. If

May 3, 2023 EX-99.1

Darden Restaurants to Acquire Ruth’s Hospitality Group in $715 Million Transaction

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Darden Restaurants to Acquire Ruth’s Hospitality Group in $715 Million Transaction ORLANDO, Fla., (May 3, 2023) - Darden Restaurants, Inc. (“Darden”) (NYSE:DRI) and Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. (“Ruth’s”) (Nasdaq: RUTH), jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Darden will commence a tender offer to acquire all of th

May 3, 2023 EX-2.1

Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of May 2, 2023, by and among Darden Restaurants, Inc., Ruby Acquisition Corporation and Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 3, 2023).

EX-2.1 Exhibit 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC., RUBY ACQUISITION CORPORATION and RUTH’S HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC. Dated as of May 2, 2023 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS & INTERPRETATIONS 2 1.1 Certain Definitions 2 1.2 Index of Additional Defined Terms 17 1.3 Certain Interpretations 19 ARTICLE II THE OFFER AND THE MERGER 20 2.1 The Offer 20 2.2 Th

May 3, 2023 EX-99.4

Acquisition FAQs prepared for Parent Team Members, dated May 3, 2023.

EX-99.4 Exhibit 99.4 Ruth’s Chris Acquisition FAQs Darden Team Members Q: What did Darden announce today? A: That we have entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Ruth’s Hospitality Group, the owner of Ruth’s Chris Steak House, for $21.50 per share, in an all-cash transaction with an equity value of approximately $715 million. Q: What is Ruth’s Chris?

May 3, 2023 SC TO-C

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 RUTH’S HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC. (Name of Subject Company (issuer)) RUB

SC TO-C UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 RUTH’S HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC. (Name of Subject Company (issuer)) RUBY ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Offeror) a wholly-owned subsidiary of DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Parent of Offeror) (Names of Filing Persons (identi

May 3, 2023 EX-99.7

Message from Cheryl Henry, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and Ricardo Cardenas, President and Chief Executive Officer of Parent, to the Company Home Office, dated May 3, 2023.

EX-99.7 Exhibit 99.7 Messages from Cheryl & Rick: Darden Acquisition Home Office A Message from Cheryl Henry Moments ago, we announced that Darden Restaurants has entered into an agreement to acquire Ruth’s Hospitality Group. This is an exciting opportunity, and I am greatly optimistic about what this means for the future of our beloved brand. I want you to know our Board of Directors unanimously

May 3, 2023 EX-99.6

Message from Cheryl Henry, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and Ricardo Cardenas, President and Chief Executive Officer of Parent, to Company Franchisees, dated May 3, 2023.

EX-99.6 Exhibit 99.6 Message from Cheryl & Rick: Darden Acquisition Franchisees To Our Franchise Partners: Moments ago, we announced that Darden Restaurants has entered into an agreement to acquire Ruth’s Chris Steak House. This is an exciting opportunity, and I am greatly optimistic about what this means for the future of our beloved brand. I want you to know our Board of Directors unanimously ap

May 3, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES 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: May 2, 2023 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, I

UNITED STATES 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: May 2, 2023 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpor

May 3, 2023 EX-99.1

Second Joint Press Release, dated May 3, 2023.

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Darden Restaurants and Ruth’s Hospitality Group Provide Updated Call Information for Thursday, May 4, 2023 Conference Call. ORLANDO, Fla., May 3, 2023/PRNewswire/ — Darden Restaurants, Inc. (“Darden”) (NYSE:DRI) and Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. (“Ruth’s”) (Nasdaq:RUTH) announced earlier today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Darden

May 3, 2023 EX-99.5

Message from Cheryl Henry, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and Ricardo Cardenas, President and Chief Executive Officer of Parent, to Company-Owned Operators, dated May 3, 2023.

EX-99.5 Exhibit 99.5 Message from Cheryl & Rick: Darden Acquisition Company-Owned Operators A Message from Cheryl Henry Moments ago, we announced that Darden Restaurants has entered into an agreement to acquire Ruth’s Chris Steak House. This is an exciting opportunity, and I am greatly optimistic about what this means for the future of our beloved brand. I want you to know our Board of Directors u

April 4, 2023 EX-32.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

April 4, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended February 26, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to 1-13666 Commission File Number DA

April 4, 2023 EX-32.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

April 4, 2023 EX-31.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 31(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Rajesh Vennam, certify that: 1.

April 4, 2023 EX-31.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 31(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Ricardo Cardenas, certify that: 1.

March 23, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES 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: March 23, 2023 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS

UNITED STATES 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: March 23, 2023 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of incor

March 23, 2023 EX-99.1

Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2023 Third Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; And Updates Fiscal 2023 Financial Outlook

Exhibit 99.1 Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2023 Third Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; And Updates Fiscal 2023 Financial Outlook ORLANDO, Fla., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended February 26, 2023. Third Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights •Total sales increased 13.8% to $2.8 billion driv

February 13, 2023 SC 13G/A

DRI / Darden Restaurants, Inc. / Capital World Investors - SEC SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 SEC13GFiling.htm SEC SCHEDULE 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3 )* Darden Restaurants, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 237194105 (CUSIP Number) December 30, 2022 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate b

February 13, 2023 SC 13G/A

DRI / Darden Restaurants, Inc. / Capital International Investors - SEC SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 SEC13GFiling.htm SEC SCHEDULE 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3 )* Darden Restaurants, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 237194105 (CUSIP Number) December 30, 2022 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate b

February 9, 2023 SC 13G/A

DRI / Darden Restaurants, Inc. / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 tv0708-dardenrestaurantsinc.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 13)* Name of issuer: Darden Restaurants Inc. Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 237194105 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 30, 2022 Check the appropriate box to

January 4, 2023 EX-31.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 31(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Rajesh Vennam, certify that: 1.

January 4, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended November 27, 2022 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to 1-13666 Commission File Number DA

January 4, 2023 EX-32.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

January 4, 2023 EX-31.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 31(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Ricardo Cardenas, certify that: 1.

January 4, 2023 EX-32.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

December 16, 2022 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES 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: December 16, 2022 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of in

December 16, 2022 EX-99.1

Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2023 Second Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; And Updates Fiscal 2023 Financial Outlook

Exhibit 99.1 Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2023 Second Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; And Updates Fiscal 2023 Financial Outlook ORLANDO, Fla., December 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended November 27, 2022. Second Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights •Total sales increased 9.4% to $2.49 billio

October 19, 2022 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. [NO FEE REQUIRED]. For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2022. OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 19

October 6, 2022 EX-25.1

Form T-1 Statement of Eligibility under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 of Computershare Trust Company, National Association, as successor Trustee.

Exhibit 25.1 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM T-1 STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY OF A TRUSTEE PURSUANT TO SECTION 305(b)(2) [] COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)

October 6, 2022 EX-FILING FEES

Filing Fee Table

Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Form S-3ASR (Form Type) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC.

October 6, 2022 S-3ASR

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 6, 2022

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 6, 2022 Registration No.

October 6, 2022 EX-24.1

Powers of Attorney.

EX-24.1 6 exhibit241s-32022.htm EX-24.1 Exhibit 24.1 POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned constitutes and appoints Matthew R. Broad, Anthony G. Morrow and Jessica P. Lange, and each of them, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities

October 4, 2022 EX-31.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 31(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Rajesh Vennam, certify that: 1.

October 4, 2022 EX-31.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 31(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Ricardo Cardenas, certify that: 1.

October 4, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended August 28, 2022 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to 1-13666 Commission File Number DARD

October 4, 2022 EX-32.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

October 4, 2022 EX-32.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

September 22, 2022 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES 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: September 22, 2022 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of i

September 22, 2022 EX-99.1

Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2023 First Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; And Reiterates Fiscal 2023 Financial Outlook

Exhibit 99.1 Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2023 First Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; And Reiterates Fiscal 2023 Financial Outlook ORLANDO, Fla., September 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended August 28, 2022. First Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights ?Total sales increased 6.1% to $2.4 billion

September 22, 2022 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES 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: September 21, 2022 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of i

August 8, 2022 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registran

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14

August 8, 2022 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registran

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

July 22, 2022 EX-31.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

EXHIBIT 31(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Ricardo Cardenas, certify that: 1 I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

July 22, 2022 EX-10.41

Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (United States) under the Darden Restaurants, Inc. 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.41 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 29, 2022).

EXHIBIT 10.41 DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. 2015 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN FY 20[] RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT (United States) This Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (the ?Agreement?) is between Darden Restaurants, Inc., a Florida corporation (the ?Company? or ?Corporation?), and you, a person notified by the Company, and identified in the Company?s records, as the recipient of an Award of R

July 22, 2022 EX-24

Power of Attorney.

EXHIBIT 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned constitutes and appoints Matthew R.

July 22, 2022 EX-32.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

EXHIBIT 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Annual Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

July 22, 2022 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended May 29, 2022 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13666 DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC.

July 22, 2022 EX-32.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

EXHIBIT 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Annual Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

July 22, 2022 EX-10.39

Darden Restaurants, Inc. FlexComp Plan, amended and restated effective June 1, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.39 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 29, 2022).

EXHIBIT 10.39 DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. FLEXCOMP PLAN (As Amended and Restated Effective June 1, 2021) DMUS 79505285-5.041674.0015 DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. FLEXCOMP PLAN ARTICLE I INTRODUCTION Section 1.1 Purpose of Plan. Darden Restaurants, Inc. adopted the Darden Restaurants, Inc. FlexComp Plan (the ?Plan?) for a select group of key management and highly compensated employees of the Company as a

July 22, 2022 EX-31.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

EXHIBIT 31(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Rajesh Vennam, certify that: 1 I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

July 22, 2022 EX-21

Subsidiaries of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

EXHIBIT 21 SUBSIDIARIES OF DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. As of May 29, 2022, we had seven ?significant subsidiaries?, as defined in Regulation S-X, Rule 1-02(w), identified as follows: 1.Cheddar?s Casual Cafe, Inc., a Delaware corporation, doing business as Cheddar?s Scratch Kitchen 2.Cheddar?s Restaurant Holding Corp., a Delaware corporation 3.GMRI, Inc., a Florida corporation, doing business as Olive

June 23, 2022 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES 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: June 23, 2022 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of incorp

June 23, 2022 EX-99.1

Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2022 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results; Increases Quarterly Dividend; Authorizes New $1 Billion Share Repurchase Program; And Provides Fiscal 2023 Outlook

Exhibit 99.1 Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2022 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results; Increases Quarterly Dividend; Authorizes New $1 Billion Share Repurchase Program; And Provides Fiscal 2023 Outlook ORLANDO, Fla., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended May 29, 2022. Fourth Quarter 2022

April 5, 2022 EX-31.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 31(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Eugene I.

April 5, 2022 EX-31.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 31(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Rajesh Vennam, certify that: 1.

April 5, 2022 EX-32.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

April 5, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended February 27, 2022 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to 1-13666 Commission File Number DA

April 5, 2022 EX-32.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

March 24, 2022 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES 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: March 23, 2022 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of incor

March 24, 2022 EX-99.1

Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2022 Third Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; And Updates Fiscal 2022 Outlook

EXHIBIT 99.1 Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2022 Third Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; And Updates Fiscal 2022 Outlook ORLANDO, Fla., March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Darden Restaurants, Inc., (NYSE:DRI) today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended February 27, 2022. Third Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights ?Total sales increased 41.3% from last year to $2.45 billi

March 22, 2022 EX-99.1

Darden Restaurants, Inc. Welcomes Juliana Chugg to Its Board of Directors

Darden Restaurants, Inc. Welcomes Juliana Chugg to Its Board of Directors ORLANDO, Fla. (March 22, 2022) ? Today, Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) announces that the Board of Directors has appointed Juliana Chugg as its newest member, effective immediately. With her appointment, the Company increased the size of the Board from eight to nine members. ?Juliana?s vast expertise in brand-building,

March 22, 2022 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES 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: March 22, 2022 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of incor

February 11, 2022 SC 13G/A

DRI / Darden Restaurants, Inc. / Capital World Investors - SEC SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2 )* Darden Restaurants, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 237194105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which th

February 11, 2022 SC 13G/A

DRI / Darden Restaurants, Inc. / Capital International Investors - SEC SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2 )* Darden Restaurants, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 237194105 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which th

February 9, 2022 SC 13G/A

DRI / Darden Restaurants, Inc. / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 12)* Name of issuer: Darden Restaurants Inc. Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 237194105 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2021 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is fil

January 5, 2022 EX-32.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

January 5, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended November 28, 2021 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to 1-13666 Commission File Number DA

January 5, 2022 EX-31.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 31(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Eugene I.

January 5, 2022 EX-32.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

January 5, 2022 EX-31.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 31(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Rajesh Vennam, certify that: 1.

December 17, 2021 EX-99.1

Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2022 Second Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; And Updates Fiscal 2022 Outlook

EXHIBIT 99.1 Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2022 Second Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; And Updates Fiscal 2022 Outlook ORLANDO, Fla., December 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Darden Restaurants, Inc., (NYSE:DRI) today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended November 28, 2021. Second Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights ?Total sales increased 37% from last year to $2.27 b

December 17, 2021 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES 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: December 17, 2021 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of in

December 17, 2021 EX-99.1

Darden Restaurants Announces Upcoming CEO Transition CEO Eugene I. Lee, Jr. to Retire; Board Elects Ricardo Cardenas as Successor; Lee to Continue as Executive Chairman

Darden Restaurants Announces Upcoming CEO Transition CEO Eugene I. Lee, Jr. to Retire; Board Elects Ricardo Cardenas as Successor; Lee to Continue as Executive Chairman ORLANDO, Fla., December 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ ? Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) announced today that Eugene (Gene) I. Lee, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will retire as CEO effective May 29, 2022. Lee, 60, will cont

December 17, 2021 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES 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: December 15, 2021 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of in

October 21, 2021 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. [NO FEE REQUIRED]. For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2021. OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 19

October 5, 2021 EX-32.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

October 5, 2021 EX-31.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 31(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Eugene I.

October 5, 2021 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended August 29, 2021 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to 1-13666 Commission File Number DARD

October 5, 2021 EX-32.A

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Darden Restaurants, Inc.

October 5, 2021 EX-31.B

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

EXHIBIT 31(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 I, Rajesh Vennam, certify that: 1.

October 1, 2021 EX-24

Power of Attorney

Exhibit 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned constitutes and appoints Matthew R.

October 1, 2021 S-8

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 1, 2021

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 1, 2021 Registration No.

September 23, 2021 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES 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: September 23, 2021 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of i

September 23, 2021 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES 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: September 22, 2021 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of i

September 23, 2021 EX-99.1

Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2022 First Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; Announces Additional $750 Million Share Repurchase Authorization; And Increases Fiscal 2022 Outlook

EXHIBIT 99.1 Darden Restaurants Reports Fiscal 2022 First Quarter Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend; Announces Additional $750 Million Share Repurchase Authorization; And Increases Fiscal 2022 Outlook ORLANDO, Fla., September 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Darden Restaurants, Inc., (NYSE:DRI) today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended August 29, 2021. First Quarter 2022 Financial

September 13, 2021 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES 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: September 10, 2021 (Date of earliest event reported) DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File Number: 1-13666 Florida 59-3305930 (State or other jurisdiction of i

September 13, 2021 EX-10.1

Credit Agreement, dated as of September 10, 2021, among Darden Restaurants, Inc., certain lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 13, 2021).

Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTION COPY Published CUSIP Numbers: Deal CUSIP: 23719GAQ1 Revolver Facility CUSIP: 23719GAR9 $1,000,000,000 CREDIT AGREEMENT Dated as of September 10, 2021 among DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC., as Borrower, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and THE LENDERS PARTY HERETO WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, and U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Syndication Agents TRUIST

August 23, 2021 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registran

DEFA14A 1 a2021defa14a.htm DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as per

August 10, 2021 SC 13G/A

DRI / Darden Restaurants, Inc. / Capital International Investors - SEC SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1 )* Darden Restaurants, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 237194105 (CUSIP Number) July 30, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this S

August 9, 2021 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registran

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

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