Independent
Tenure on this board
13.0 yrs
Also a director at
Braze Inc (BRZE)
Meeting calendar
BLMN · Annual meeting · Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Bloomin' Brands Inc
8 nominees · 6 ballot items.
Election of nine directors; Ratification of audit firm; Advisory vote on executive compensation; Approval of amended and restated 2025 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan; Stockholder proposal on disclosure of employee retention demographics; Stockholder proposal on issuance of blank-check preferred stock.
Market cap
$731M
1Y TSR
-12.2%
Board grade
C-
Record date
Feb 26, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Apr 22, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot6
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of nine directors to the Board for one-year terms expiring in 2027.
- 2
Ratification of Independent Registered Certified Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year ending December 27, 2026.
- 3
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding, advisory approval of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
- 4
Approval of the Amended and Restated Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. 2025 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan
ManagementBoard: FORApprove the amended and restated 2025 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan to increase shares available, change recycling rules, add change-in-control provisions, and other amendments.
- 5
Stockholder Proposal Regarding Disclosure of Employee Retention Demographics
Shareholder — As You SowBoard: AGAINSTStockholder proposal requesting annual reporting of employee retention rates by categories such as veteran status, age, gender, race, and disability status.
- 6
Stockholder Proposal Regarding the Issuance of 'Blank-Check' Preferred Stock
Shareholder — The Accountability Board, Inc.Board: AGAINSTStockholder proposal requesting the Board adopt a policy requiring shareholder approval before issuing 'blank-check' preferred stock except for ordinary business uses without intent to effect a change in voting power.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot8
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.4 yrs
Also a director at
Monster Beverage Corp (MNST)
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.4 yrs
Also a director at
Planet Fitness Inc (PLNT)
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.9 yrs
Also a director at
Proficient Auto Logistics Inc (PAL)
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.9 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.9 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
1.9 yrs
Also a director at
Caseys General Stores Inc (CASY)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starboard Value LPActivist | 9.3% | 7,980,992 | $43M |
| 2 | ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 4.6% | 3,908,998 | $21M |
| 3 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 3.8% | 3,284,352 | $18M |
| 4 | AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 3.8% | 3,245,263 | $18M |
| 5 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.8% | 3,219,291 | $17M |
| 6 | ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P. | 3.6% | 3,119,550 | $19M |
| 7 | LSV ASSET MANAGEMENT | 3.4% | 2,898,939 | $16M |
| 8 | PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC | 3.2% | 2,699,165 | $15M |
| 9 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 3.0% | 2,577,182 | $14M |
| 10 | Erste Asset Management GmbH | 2.9% | 2,500,000 | $13M |
Peers
Nearest market capOther Consumer Cyclical sector meetings6
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Bloomin' Brands Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Bloomin' Brands Inc (BLMN) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Bloomin' Brands Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Bloomin' Brands Inc 2026 meeting is Thursday, February 26, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Bloomin' Brands Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 8 director nominees at the Bloomin' Brands Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Bloomin' Brands Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 6 proposals at the Bloomin' Brands Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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