Brinker (EAT) EVP Felix George Sells 922 Shares to Cover Taxes

What Happened

• Felix George, EVP and Chief Marketing Officer of Brinker International (EAT), had 922 shares disposed on August 31, 2026 to satisfy a tax obligation related to an equity award/exercise. The shares were disposed at $230.35 each for a reported total of $212,383. This transaction is a tax-withholding disposal (routine) rather than an open-market purchase.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-08-31
• Transaction type/code: Payment of exercise price or tax liability (Form 4 code F) — 922 shares disposed/withheld
• Price per share: $230.35
• Reported value/proceeds: $212,383
• Filing date: 2026-09-01 (filed timely the next day)
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the filing summary provided
• Notable footnote: Code F indicates shares were used to satisfy tax withholding; no 10b5-1 plan or other special instructions were reported in the summary provided

Context

• Tax-withholding disposals are common when executives exercise options or when restricted shares vest; companies often withhold or sell a portion of shares to cover taxes. Such transactions are typically routine and do not necessarily indicate the insider is selling for investment reasons.