Darden Restaurants (DRI) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Supplement updates shareholders on the withdrawal of Proposal 5, originally concerning broiler chicken welfare disclosure, following engagement with the proponent.

• All other proposals for the 2024 Annual Meeting remain unchanged and will proceed as described in the original proxy statement.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposal 5, related to disclosure of Key Welfare Indicators for broiler chicken welfare, has been withdrawn and will not be voted on.

• No votes cast for Proposal 5 will be tabulated or reported at the Annual Meeting.

• Proxy cards and voting instructions remain valid for all other proposals; no new cards will be issued.

• Shareholders are encouraged to vote on all remaining proposals, disregarding Proposal 5.

ESG and sustainability initiatives

• Engagement with The Humane Society of the United States led to the withdrawal of the animal welfare-related shareholder proposal.