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DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC.

NYSE:DRI
Annual Meeting

of Shareholders

MEETING DATE

09/23/2026
DEF 14A FILED
08/10/2026
PUBLISHED
08/10/2026 5:59 pm
TIME TO PUBLISH
08/12/2026
METHODOLOGY
approve
EXCHANGE NYSE:DRI · CUSIP 237194105 · CLASS common stock · CIK 0000940944

RECONCILED · MIXED

Reconciled against the company’s Form 8-K Item 5.07 filed 2026-06-15.

3
FOR
1
AGAINST
0
WITHHOLD
4
BALLOT ITEMS

ITEM-BY-ITEM RECOMMENDATIONS

1
Election of Nine Directors from the Named Director Nominees
board
Routine
For
Board FOR · Duopoly unknown — No divergence flagged

The filing states all nine nominees have consented to serve if elected.

Divergence: 0 Review status: Approved. Publication ledger and 8-K reconciliation pending.
2
Advisory Approval of the Company’s Executive Compensation
compensation
Routine
For
Board FOR · Duopoly unknown — No divergence flagged

Approximately 96.12 percent of votes cast supported executive compensation at the 2025 Annual Meeting.

Divergence: 0 Review status: Approved. Publication ledger and 8-K reconciliation pending.
3
Ratification of Appointment of the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Fiscal Year Ending May 30, 2027
auditor
Routine
For
Board FOR · Duopoly unknown — No divergence flagged

The Audit Committee annually reviews KPMG's qualifications, performance, independence, and fees.

Divergence: 0 Review status: Approved. Publication ledger and 8-K reconciliation pending.
4
Shareholder Proposal Requesting the Company's Board of Directors to Adopt a Policy for Review and Disclosure of Findings for Directors Receiving Less Than 80% Support in an Uncontested Election
shareholder_proposal
Routine
Against
Board AGAINST · Duopoly unknown — No divergence flagged

The filing states the Nominating and Governance Committee reviews annual meeting voting results.

Divergence: 0 Review status: Approved. Publication ledger and 8-K reconciliation pending.

Ledger

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