X0306 4 2019-06-18 0000940944 DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC DRI 0001663169 Madonna John W. 1000 DARDEN CENTER DRIVE ORLANDO FL 32837 1 SVP, Corporate Controller Common Stock 1679.7700 D Performance Restricted Stock Units (FY17) 2019-06-18 4 A 0 1233.0000 0.0000 A 2020-07-27 Common Stock 1233.0000 1233.0000 D Performance Restricted Stock Units (FY17) 2019-06-18 4 A 0 1233.0000 0.0000 A 2020-07-27 Common Stock 1233.0000 2466.0000 D On July 27, 2016, the Reporting Person was awarded 822 target performance restricted stock units (PSUs) subject to the achievement of performance criteria (relative total shareholder return as compared to a selected comparison group) from July 27, 2016 through May 26, 2019. Performance restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. On June 18, 2019, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors determined the final results under the applicable performance criteria resulting in 1,233 PSUs being earned in accordance with the provisions of the applicable award agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the applicable award agreement, additional shares of Darden common stock representing accrued dividend equivalents will be delivered to the Reporting Person upon settlement of the PSUs. This grant vests in two equal annual installments beginning on July 27, 2019. On July 27, 2016, the Reporting Person was awarded 822 target performance restricted stock units (PSUs) subject to the achievement of performance criteria (return on invested capital) from May 30, 2016 through May 26, 2019. Jessica P. Lange, Attorney-in-fact for Madonna, John W. 2019-06-20