SEC Form 4 · accession 0001225208-26-006845
DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC · DRI
Statement of changes in beneficial ownership, as filed. Original on EDGAR ↗
Reporting owner
Rajesh Vennam
Officer — SVP, CFO
Period of report
Jul 29, 2026
Accepted (ET)
Jul 30, 2026 · 5:20 pm EDT
Rule 10b5-1 plan
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Issuer CIK
0000940944
Table I — non-derivative securities
| Security | Date | Code | Shares | Price | A/D | Owned after | D/I | Nature of ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common StockF1 | Jul 29, 2026 | S | 8,478 | $210.00 | D | 8,569 | D |
Table II — derivative securities
| Security | Conv. / exercise price | Date | Code | Shares | A/D | Exercisable | Expires | Underlying | Underlying shares | Owned after | D/I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted Stock Units (FY27 Annual Grant)F2 | — | Jul 29, 2026 | A | 3,744 | A | Jul 29, 2029 | Jul 29, 2029 | Common Stock | 3,744 | 3,744 | D |
| Stock Option (Right to Buy)F3 | $212.23 | Jul 29, 2026 | A | 11,044 | A | — | Jul 29, 2036 | Common Stock | 11,044 | 11,044 | D |
Explanation of responses
- F1Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan.
- F2Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
- F3This option vests in two equal annual installments beginning on July 29, 2029.