Darden Restaurants INC Form 4 insider transactions

Susan M. Connelly, SVP, Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer at Darden Restaurants, reported beneficial ownership of common stock and the grant of restricted stock units and stock options.

A Darden Restaurants executive acquired common stock, restricted stock units, and stock options, aligning compensation with future company performance.

Sarah H. King, SVP and Chief People Officer of Darden Restaurants Inc., increased her beneficial ownership through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, dividend reinvestment, and significant grants of restricted stock units and stock options.

Daniel J. Kiernan, President of Olive Garden, received routine annual grants of restricted stock units and stock options in Darden Restaurants Inc. as part of his compensation.

Darden Restaurants' SVP and CFO, Rajesh Vennam, was granted 3,175 restricted stock units and 9,311 stock options as part of the company's FY26 annual grant.

Darden Restaurants' President and CEO, Ricardo Cardenas, received grants of restricted stock units and stock options as part of his compensation package.

A director at Darden Restaurants, M. Shan Atkins, sold 1,014 shares of common stock for approximately $220.33 per share as part of a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan.

Matthew R. Broad, SVP General Counsel of Darden Restaurants Inc., exercised stock options and subsequently sold the acquired common stock on June 30 and July 1, 2025.

Todd Burrowes, Group President of Darden Restaurants Inc., executed a transaction involving the exercise of stock options and the subsequent sale of 13,569 common shares.

Melvin John Martin, Group President of Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI), exercised stock options and simultaneously sold an equivalent number of shares, resulting in a net zero change from these specific transactions but a reduction in his overall beneficial ownership.

Douglas J. Milanes, SVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer of Darden Restaurants, exercised stock options and subsequently sold a substantial portion of his common stock holdings.

Rajesh Vennam, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Darden Restaurants Inc., sold 5,780 shares of common stock for approximately $1.28 million under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Susan M. Connelly, SVP, Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer at Darden Restaurants Inc., executed a pre-planned transaction involving the exercise of stock options and the subsequent sale of common stock.

Daniel J. Kiernan, President of Olive Garden, has reported the earning of over 13,000 performance restricted stock units (PSUs) from Darden Restaurants, Inc. following the achievement of performance targets.

Laura B. Williamson, President of LongHorn Steakhouse, reported the earning of 2,400 performance restricted stock units (PSUs) from Darden Restaurants, Inc., reflecting strong performance against targets.

Douglas J. Milanes, SVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer of Darden Restaurants Inc., has earned 6,000 performance restricted stock units following the achievement of performance criteria.

Melvin John Martin, President of SRG at Darden Restaurants Inc., has earned 11,998 performance restricted stock units, double the original target, reflecting strong company performance against set criteria.

John W. Madonna, SVP and Corporate Controller of Darden Restaurants Inc., earned 3,000 performance restricted stock units, double the target award, following the achievement of robust performance criteria.

Darden Restaurants' SVP and CFO, Rajesh Vennam, has earned 14,570 performance restricted stock units (PSUs), doubling the target award, based on the achievement of strong performance criteria.

SVP, Chief People Officer Sarah H. King of Darden Restaurants, Inc. has earned 7,714 performance restricted stock units and acquired 570.16 common shares through employee plans, reflecting strong company performance.

Susan M. Connelly, SVP, Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer at Darden Restaurants, Inc., has earned 4,286 performance restricted stock units following the achievement of specified performance criteria.

Darden Restaurants' President and CEO, Ricardo Cardenas, has earned 42,852 performance restricted stock units (PSUs) following the achievement of performance criteria, which will vest in two equal annual installments starting July 27, 2025.

Todd Burrowes, President of Business Development at Darden Restaurants, has earned 11,998 performance restricted stock units, double the target amount, reflecting strong company performance.

Matthew R. Broad, SVP General Counsel of Darden Restaurants Inc., reported the vesting of 9,428 performance restricted stock units (PSUs) and ownership of 14,367.233 shares of common stock.

Daryl Kenningham, a Director at Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI), increased his direct beneficial ownership of common stock by 159 shares through the conversion of restricted stock units received as part of his director compensation.

Darden Restaurants Inc. Director Timothy J. Wilmott has increased his beneficial ownership of the company's equity by acquiring 162 restricted stock units as part of his director compensation.

Director Charles Sonsteby sold 8,005 shares of Darden Restaurants (DRI) common stock at an average price of $204.5555 on March 28, 2025.

Laura B. Williamson, President of LongHorn Steakhouse, reports the exercise of stock options and subsequent sale of Darden Restaurants (DRI) common stock.

Melvin John Martin, President of SRG at Darden Restaurants, executed stock option exercises and sales on March 25, 2025.

Sarah H. King, SVP, Chief People Officer of Darden Restaurants, exercised stock options and sold shares of common stock on March 25, 2025.