SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 9, 2012
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
1-10275 |
75-1914582 |
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(State of Incorporation) |
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6820 LBJ Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75240
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 972-980-9917
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425).o
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
In the Press Release, the Registrant announced that at the February 9, 2012 Board of Director's Meeting, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share on the common stock of the company. The dividend will be payable on March 29, 2012 to shareholders of record as of March 9, 2012.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release, dated February 9, 2012.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
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Date: February 9, 2012 |
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/s/ Douglas H. Brooks |
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Douglas H. Brooks, Chairman of the Board |
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
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