Brinker (EAT) Director Allen Frances L. Receives 166-Share Award

What Happened
Allen Frances L., a director of Brinker International, reported receiving an award of 166 shares on August 27, 2026. The Form 4 shows an acquisition price of $0.00 (transaction code "A" — award/grant), indicating these shares were issued as compensation rather than purchased on the open market.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-08-27
• Filing date: 2026-08-31 (filed within the standard two business‑day window)
• Transaction type/code: Award/Grant (A)
• Shares acquired: 166; Acquisition price reported: $0.00
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing
• Notable footnotes: None disclosed on the provided filing

Context
Grants and awards are a common form of director or executive compensation and don't represent an open‑market buy or sell. Such awards may be subject to vesting or other restrictions (not detailed in this filing). The size of this grant (166 shares) is relatively small and typically considered routine compensation rather than a clear market signal.