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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Brinker International (EAT)

Brinker International promotes George Felix to EVP and Chief Marketing Officer

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 leadership Written later

Brinker International promoted George Felix to Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, with oversight of marketing for Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy, effective following the February 26, 2026 board action. The filing also discloses a compensation increase for CFO Mika Ware, approved the same day.

Key points

  • Felix's annual base salary is $600,000, with a target bonus of 75% of base salary and an expected annual equity award valued at $750,000.
  • Ware's salary is $675,000, with a target bonus of 75% of base salary and an expected annual equity award valued at $900,000.
  • The company's press release says Brinker's market capitalization rose from $1.3 billion at the start of Felix's tenure in 2022 to $6.25 billion as of March 2, 2026.

The filing

CompanyBrinker International (EAT)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECMar 2, 2026, 4:47 PM ET
Accession number0000703351-26-000008

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 1:17 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on March 02, 2026.

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