Form 4: Darden Restaurants SVP Gifts Shares

Susan M. Connelly, SVP at Darden Restaurants, reported gifting 600 shares of common stock to a donor-advised fund.

Summary

• Susan M. Connelly, Senior Vice President, Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI), reported a transaction on a Form 4 filing.
• The transaction involved a bona fide gift of 600 shares of Darden Restaurants, Inc. common stock.
• The shares were gifted to a donor-advised fund on October 29, 2025.
• No consideration was received in connection with this transfer.
• Following the transaction, Ms. Connelly beneficially owns 6,698.314 shares of Darden Restaurants common stock.
• The reported beneficial ownership includes shares acquired pursuant to the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and its dividend reinvestment feature.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a routine insider transaction report (Form 4) detailing a gift of shares, which typically has a neutral impact on company sentiment as it does not reflect on operational performance or strategic direction.

Future Outlook

This filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance.

Industry Context

This is a routine insider transaction report and does not provide information related to broader industry trends or competitive landscape.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: A very minor reduction in insider ownership, which is generally not considered material.
• Company: No direct financial impact on the company's operations or financial health.

Key Dates

Keywords

Darden Restaurants, DRI, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Stock Gift, Susan M. Connelly, SVP, Common Stock, Beneficial Ownership