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[Form 4] Darden Restaurants, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

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Darden Restaurants (DRI) Form 4 � 29 Jul 2025: CFO Rajesh Vennam reported multiple transactions tied to FY22-FY23 equity awards. On 27-28 Jul 2025 he exercised 13,643 restricted/performance stock units at $0 (7,284 + 3,642 + 2,717 shares, code “M�). To satisfy tax-withholding obligations he disposed of 5,165 shares at $204.48 (code “F�).

The net result is an increase of 8,478 shares; his beneficial ownership rose from 11,867.51 to 13,061.51 common shares after the final transaction. All holdings remain directly owned. No open-market sales occurred; share deductions were administrative for taxes. The derivative table shows the FY23 performance RSUs will continue vesting through 27 Jul 2026.

These routine award conversions signal continued equity alignment by the finance chief but do not, by themselves, indicate a directional view on DRI’s valuation.

Darden Restaurants (DRI) Form 4 � 29 lug 2025: Il CFO Rajesh Vennam ha riportato diverse operazioni legate alle azioni di performance e azioni vincolate per gli anni fiscali 2022-2023. Il 27-28 lug 2025 ha esercitato 13.643 unità di azioni vincolate/performance a $0 (7.284 + 3.642 + 2.717 azioni, codice “M�). Per adempiere agli obblighi fiscali ha venduto 5.165 azioni a $204,48 (codice “F�).

Il risultato netto è un aumento di 8.478 azioni; la sua proprietà effettiva è passata da 11.867,51 a 13.061,51 azioni ordinarie dopo l’ultima operazione. Tutte le azioni rimangono di proprietà diretta. Non si sono verificate vendite sul mercato aperto; le detrazioni di azioni sono state amministrative per tasse. La tabella dei derivati mostra che le RSU di performance FY23 continueranno a maturare fino al 27 lug 2026.

Queste conversioni di premi di routine indicano un continuo allineamento azionario del responsabile finanziario ma non indicano da sole una visione direzionale sulla valutazione di DRI.

Darden Restaurants (DRI) Formulario 4 � 29 de julio de 2025: El CFO Rajesh Vennam reportó múltiples transacciones relacionadas con premios de acciones de los años fiscales 2022-2023. El 27-28 de julio de 2025 ejerció 13,643 unidades de acciones restringidas/de desempeño a $0 (7,284 + 3,642 + 2,717 acciones, código “M�). Para cumplir con las obligaciones fiscales, dispuso de 5,165 acciones a $204.48 (código “F�).

El resultado neto es un aumento de 8,478 acciones; su propiedad beneficiaria aumentó de 11,867.51 a 13,061.51 acciones comunes tras la última transacción. Todas las participaciones permanecen en propiedad directa. No hubo ventas en el mercado abierto; las deducciones de acciones fueron administrativas para impuestos. La tabla de derivados muestra que las RSU de desempeño del año fiscal 23 continuarán consolidándose hasta el 27 de julio de 2026.

Estas conversiones rutinarias de premios señalan una continua alineación accionaria por parte del director financiero, pero no indican por sí solas una visión direccional sobre la valoración de DRI.

Darden Restaurants (DRI) Form 4 � 2025� 7� 29�: CFO Rajesh Vennam� 2022-2023 회계연도 주식 보상� 관련된 여러 거래� 보고했습니다. 2025� 7� 27-28일에 그는 $0� 13,643개의 제한/성과 주식 단위� 행사했습니다 (7,284 + 3,642 + 2,717�, 코드 “M�). 세금 원천징수 의무� 충족하기 위해 5,165주를 주당 $204.48� 처분했습니다 (코드 “F�).

� 결과� 8,478� 증가이며, 최종 거래 � 그의 실질 소유 주식은 11,867.51주에� 13,061.51주로 증가했습니다. 모든 보유 주식은 직접 소유 상태입니�. 공개 시장에서� 판매� 없었으며, 주식 차감은 세금 관� 행정 처리였습니�. 파생상품 표에 따르� 2023 회계연도 성과 RSU� 2026� 7� 27일까지 계속 베스팅됩니다.

이러� 일상적인 보상 전환은 재무 책임자의 지속적� 주식 정렬� 나타내지�, 단독으로� DRI� 가� 평가� 대� 방향� 있는 견해� 의미하지 않습니다.

Darden Restaurants (DRI) Formulaire 4 � 29 juillet 2025 : Le CFO Rajesh Vennam a déclaré plusieurs transactions liées aux attributions d’actions pour les exercices 2022-2023. Les 27-28 juillet 2025, il a exercé 13 643 unités d’actions restreintes/de performance à 0 $ (7 284 + 3 642 + 2 717 actions, code « M »). Pour satisfaire aux obligations fiscales, il a cédé 5 165 actions à 204,48 $ (code « F »).

Le résultat net est une augmentation de 8 478 actions ; sa détention effective est passée de 11 867,51 à 13 061,51 actions ordinaires après la dernière transaction. Tous les avoirs restent détenus directement. Aucune vente sur le marché ouvert n’a eu lieu ; les déductions d’actions étaient de nature administrative pour les taxes. Le tableau des dérivés montre que les RSU de performance de l’exercice 23 continueront à acquérir des droits jusqu’au 27 juillet 2026.

Ces conversions de récompenses routinières indiquent un alignement continu en actions du directeur financier, mais ne traduisent pas, à elles seules, une vision directionnelle sur la valorisation de DRI.

Darden Restaurants (DRI) Form 4 � 29. Juli 2025: CFO Rajesh Vennam meldete mehrere Transaktionen im Zusammenhang mit den Aktienauszeichnungen für das Geschäftsjahr 2022-2023. Am 27.-28. Juli 2025 übte er 13.643 Restricted/Performance-Aktien zu $0 aus (7.284 + 3.642 + 2.717 Aktien, Code „M�). Zur Erfüllung der Steuerabzugsverpflichtungen veräußerte er 5.165 Aktien zu $204,48 (Code „F�).

Das Nettoergebnis ist eine Erhöhung um 8.478 Aktien; sein wirtschaftliches Eigentum stieg von 11.867,51 auf 13.061,51 Stammaktien nach der letzten Transaktion. Alle Bestände bleiben direkt im Besitz. Es fanden keine Verkäufe am offenen Markt statt; die Aktienabzüge waren administrative Steuermaßnahmen. Die Derivatetabelle zeigt, dass die Performance-RSUs für das Geschäftsjahr 23 weiterhin bis zum 27. Juli 2026 vesten.

Diese routinemäßigen Ausübungen der Auszeichnungen signalisieren eine fortgesetzte Aktienausrichtung des Finanzchefs, deuten jedoch für sich genommen nicht auf eine richtungsweisende Einschätzung der Bewertung von DRI hin.

Positive
  • Net addition of 8,478 shares by the CFO, raising his direct stake to about 13,062 shares.
  • No discretionary open-market selling; disposals were strictly tax withholding.
Negative
  • 5,165 shares withheld/sold at $204.48, marginally increasing public float.
  • Event is routine and not a clear bullish signal; limited informational value for directional investors.

Insights

TL;DR: CFO converted RSUs, netting +8.5k shares; no open-market sale, neutral signal.

The filing documents routine vesting of FY22-23 RSUs. Exercises at $0 and withholding sales at $204.48 are standard, cashless transactions. The net ownership increase (� +71%) brings Vennam’s stake to roughly 13 k shares, maintaining insider alignment. Because sales were automatic for taxes and no discretionary disposition occurred, I view the event as neutral for market sentiment—neither a bullish purchase nor a bearish sale. Impact on float dilution is immaterial.

Darden Restaurants (DRI) Form 4 � 29 lug 2025: Il CFO Rajesh Vennam ha riportato diverse operazioni legate alle azioni di performance e azioni vincolate per gli anni fiscali 2022-2023. Il 27-28 lug 2025 ha esercitato 13.643 unità di azioni vincolate/performance a $0 (7.284 + 3.642 + 2.717 azioni, codice “M�). Per adempiere agli obblighi fiscali ha venduto 5.165 azioni a $204,48 (codice “F�).

Il risultato netto è un aumento di 8.478 azioni; la sua proprietà effettiva è passata da 11.867,51 a 13.061,51 azioni ordinarie dopo l’ultima operazione. Tutte le azioni rimangono di proprietà diretta. Non si sono verificate vendite sul mercato aperto; le detrazioni di azioni sono state amministrative per tasse. La tabella dei derivati mostra che le RSU di performance FY23 continueranno a maturare fino al 27 lug 2026.

Queste conversioni di premi di routine indicano un continuo allineamento azionario del responsabile finanziario ma non indicano da sole una visione direzionale sulla valutazione di DRI.

Darden Restaurants (DRI) Formulario 4 � 29 de julio de 2025: El CFO Rajesh Vennam reportó múltiples transacciones relacionadas con premios de acciones de los años fiscales 2022-2023. El 27-28 de julio de 2025 ejerció 13,643 unidades de acciones restringidas/de desempeño a $0 (7,284 + 3,642 + 2,717 acciones, código “M�). Para cumplir con las obligaciones fiscales, dispuso de 5,165 acciones a $204.48 (código “F�).

El resultado neto es un aumento de 8,478 acciones; su propiedad beneficiaria aumentó de 11,867.51 a 13,061.51 acciones comunes tras la última transacción. Todas las participaciones permanecen en propiedad directa. No hubo ventas en el mercado abierto; las deducciones de acciones fueron administrativas para impuestos. La tabla de derivados muestra que las RSU de desempeño del año fiscal 23 continuarán consolidándose hasta el 27 de julio de 2026.

Estas conversiones rutinarias de premios señalan una continua alineación accionaria por parte del director financiero, pero no indican por sí solas una visión direccional sobre la valoración de DRI.

Darden Restaurants (DRI) Form 4 � 2025� 7� 29�: CFO Rajesh Vennam� 2022-2023 회계연도 주식 보상� 관련된 여러 거래� 보고했습니다. 2025� 7� 27-28일에 그는 $0� 13,643개의 제한/성과 주식 단위� 행사했습니다 (7,284 + 3,642 + 2,717�, 코드 “M�). 세금 원천징수 의무� 충족하기 위해 5,165주를 주당 $204.48� 처분했습니다 (코드 “F�).

� 결과� 8,478� 증가이며, 최종 거래 � 그의 실질 소유 주식은 11,867.51주에� 13,061.51주로 증가했습니다. 모든 보유 주식은 직접 소유 상태입니�. 공개 시장에서� 판매� 없었으며, 주식 차감은 세금 관� 행정 처리였습니�. 파생상품 표에 따르� 2023 회계연도 성과 RSU� 2026� 7� 27일까지 계속 베스팅됩니다.

이러� 일상적인 보상 전환은 재무 책임자의 지속적� 주식 정렬� 나타내지�, 단독으로� DRI� 가� 평가� 대� 방향� 있는 견해� 의미하지 않습니다.

Darden Restaurants (DRI) Formulaire 4 � 29 juillet 2025 : Le CFO Rajesh Vennam a déclaré plusieurs transactions liées aux attributions d’actions pour les exercices 2022-2023. Les 27-28 juillet 2025, il a exercé 13 643 unités d’actions restreintes/de performance à 0 $ (7 284 + 3 642 + 2 717 actions, code « M »). Pour satisfaire aux obligations fiscales, il a cédé 5 165 actions à 204,48 $ (code « F »).

Le résultat net est une augmentation de 8 478 actions ; sa détention effective est passée de 11 867,51 à 13 061,51 actions ordinaires après la dernière transaction. Tous les avoirs restent détenus directement. Aucune vente sur le marché ouvert n’a eu lieu ; les déductions d’actions étaient de nature administrative pour les taxes. Le tableau des dérivés montre que les RSU de performance de l’exercice 23 continueront à acquérir des droits jusqu’au 27 juillet 2026.

Ces conversions de récompenses routinières indiquent un alignement continu en actions du directeur financier, mais ne traduisent pas, à elles seules, une vision directionnelle sur la valorisation de DRI.

Darden Restaurants (DRI) Form 4 � 29. Juli 2025: CFO Rajesh Vennam meldete mehrere Transaktionen im Zusammenhang mit den Aktienauszeichnungen für das Geschäftsjahr 2022-2023. Am 27.-28. Juli 2025 übte er 13.643 Restricted/Performance-Aktien zu $0 aus (7.284 + 3.642 + 2.717 Aktien, Code „M�). Zur Erfüllung der Steuerabzugsverpflichtungen veräußerte er 5.165 Aktien zu $204,48 (Code „F�).

Das Nettoergebnis ist eine Erhöhung um 8.478 Aktien; sein wirtschaftliches Eigentum stieg von 11.867,51 auf 13.061,51 Stammaktien nach der letzten Transaktion. Alle Bestände bleiben direkt im Besitz. Es fanden keine Verkäufe am offenen Markt statt; die Aktienabzüge waren administrative Steuermaßnahmen. Die Derivatetabelle zeigt, dass die Performance-RSUs für das Geschäftsjahr 23 weiterhin bis zum 27. Juli 2026 vesten.

Diese routinemäßigen Ausübungen der Auszeichnungen signalisieren eine fortgesetzte Aktienausrichtung des Finanzchefs, deuten jedoch für sich genommen nicht auf eine richtungsweisende Einschätzung der Bewertung von DRI hin.

SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Vennam Rajesh

(Last) (First) (Middle)
1000 DARDEN CENTER DRIVE

(Street)
ORLANDO FL 32837

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC [ DRI ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
SVP, CFO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/27/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 07/27/2025 M 7,284 A $0(1) 11,867.51(2) D
Common Stock 07/27/2025 M 3,642 A $0(3) 15,509.51(2) D
Common Stock 07/27/2025 F 1,434 D $204.48 14,075.51(2) D
Common Stock 07/27/2025 F 2,661 D $204.48 11,414.51(2) D
Common Stock 07/28/2025 M 2,717 A $0(1) 14,131.51(2) D
Common Stock 07/28/2025 F 1,070 D $204.48 13,061.51(2) D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Performance Restricted Stock Units (FY23) (1) 07/27/2025 M 7,284 (4) 07/27/2026 Common Stock 7,284 $0.0000 7,286 D
Restricted Stock Units (FY23 Annual Grant) (3) 07/27/2025 M 3,642 07/27/2025 07/27/2025 Common Stock 3,642 $0.0000 0.0000 D
Performance Restricted Stock Units (FY22) (1) 07/28/2025 M 2,717 (5) 07/28/2025 Common Stock 2,717 $0.0000 0.0000 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Performance restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan.
3. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
4. This grant vests in two equal annual installments beginning on July 27, 2025.
5. This grant vested in two equal annual installments beginning on July 28, 2024.
A. Noni Holmes-Kidd, Attorney-in-fact for Vennam, Rajesh 07/29/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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FAQ

How many DRI shares did CFO Rajesh Vennam acquire in July 2025?

He acquired 13,643 shares by exercising FY22-FY23 RSUs at $0.

How many DRI shares were disposed of for taxes?

A total of 5,165 shares were withheld/sold at $204.48 to cover taxes.

What is the CFO’s new beneficial ownership in Darden Restaurants?

After the transactions, Vennam directly owns 13,061.51 common shares.

Were any open-market sales executed by the CFO?

No. All disposals were coded “F,� indicating automatic tax-withholding, not discretionary sales.

When do the remaining FY23 performance RSUs vest?

They vest in two equal installments, ending on 27 Jul 2026.
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