Bloomin' Brands, INC 8-K filings

Bloomin' Brands subsidiary, OSI Restaurant Partners, has entered into five interest rate swap agreements to manage exposure to variable interest rates, effectively converting $175 million of debt to a fixed rate.

Bloomin' Brands has entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement and exchange agreements to manage its capital structure and reduce outstanding debt.

Bloomin' Brands reported a mixed fourth quarter with a slight decrease in comparable sales, announced a $350 million share repurchase program, and disclosed the upcoming retirement of its CFO.