ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of
Directors of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) declared a
regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.56 per share on the Company's outstanding
common stock. The dividend is payable on February 1, 2017 to shareholders of record at the
close of business on January 10,
2017.
About Darden
Darden Restaurants, Inc., (NYSE: DRI)
owns and operates more than 1,500 restaurants that generate over
$7 billion in annual sales.
Headquartered in Orlando, Florida,
and employing 150,000 people, Darden is recognized for a culture
that rewards caring for and responding to people. Our
restaurant brands - Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Bahama Breeze, Seasons 52, The Capital Grille,
Eddie V's and Yard House - reflect the rich diversity of those who
dine with us. Our brands are built on deep insights into what our
guests want. For more information, please visit www.darden.com.
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SOURCE Darden Restaurants, Inc.: Financial