Independent
Tenure on this board
11.7 yrs
Also a director at
Canopy Growth Corp (CGC)
Meeting calendar
DRI · Annual meeting · Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Darden Restaurants Inc
9 nominees · 4 ballot items.
The 2025 Darden annual meeting includes four matters for a vote: (1) election of nine directors from named nominees, (2) advisory approval of the Company’s executive compensation, (3) ratification of the appointment of the independent registered public accounting firm, and (4) a shareholder proposal requesting disclosure of measurable targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Market cap
$23.1B
1Y TSR
-2.8%
Board grade
B-
Record date
Jul 23, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Sep 17, 2025
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Proposals
On the ballot4
- 1
Election of Nine Directors from the Named Director Nominees
ManagementBoard: FORElection of nine director nominees to serve until the next annual meeting and until their successors are elected and qualified.
- 2
Advisory Approval of the Company’s Executive Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding advisory vote on the compensation awarded to the Company’s named executive officers for fiscal 2025, as described in the Proxy Statement.
- 3
Ratification of the Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORShareholders ratify the Audit Committee’s appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2026.
- 4
Shareholder Proposal Requesting the Company Disclose Measurable Targets for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Shareholder — The Humane Society of the United StatesBoard: AGAINSTShareholder proposal requesting the Company disclose measurable targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot9
Not independent
Tenure on this board
4.1 yrs
Also a director at
Tractor Supply Co (TSCO)
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.3 yrs
Also a director at
V F Corp (VFC)Masterbrand Inc (MBC)
Independent
Tenure on this board
11.7 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
11.7 yrs
Also a director at
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF)Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP)
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.6 yrs
Also a director at
Group 1 Automotive Inc (GPI)
Independent
Tenure on this board
12.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
11.7 yrs
Also a director at
Valvoline Inc (VVV)
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.8 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capital World Investors | 13.0% | 14,928,684 | $2.9B |
| 2 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.5% | 7,473,998 | $1.5B |
| 3 | WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP | 5.9% | 6,770,892 | $1.3B |
| 4 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.7% | 5,355,047 | $1.0B |
| 5 | STATE STREET CORP | 4.2% | 4,861,580 | $953M |
| 6 | BlackRock, Inc. | 4.0% | 4,617,166 | $905M |
| 7 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 2.9% | 3,366,224 | $660M |
| 8 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.7% | 3,084,095 | $603M |
| 9 | RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC | 2.3% | 2,582,611 | $506M |
| 10 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 2.1% | 2,378,547 | $466M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Darden Restaurants Inc 2025 annual meeting?
- Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) holds its 2025 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
- What is the record date for the Darden Restaurants Inc 2025 meeting?
- The record date for the Darden Restaurants Inc 2025 meeting is Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Darden Restaurants Inc's 2025 meeting?
- The board is presenting 9 director nominees at the Darden Restaurants Inc 2025 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Darden Restaurants Inc 2025 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Darden Restaurants Inc 2025 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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