X0206 3 2025-06-23 0 0000940944 DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC DRI 0002075975 Wilkerson John W. 1000 DARDEN CENTER DRIVE ORLANDO FL 32837 1 President Elect, Olive Garden Common Stock 16771.7060 D Common Stock 596.5930 I By 401k Performance Restricted Stock Units (FY22) 0.0000 2025-07-28 Common Stock 1585.0000 D Performance Restricted Stock Units (FY23) 0.0000 2026-07-27 Common Stock 6428.0000 D Phantom Stock Common Stock 516.1618 D Restricted Stock Units (FY23 Annual Grant) 0.0000 2025-07-27 2025-07-27 Common Stock 1607.0000 D Restricted Stock Units (FY24 Annual Grant) 0.0000 2026-07-26 2026-07-26 Common Stock 1129.0000 D Restricted Stock Units (FY25 Annual Grant) 0.0000 2027-07-24 2027-07-24 Common Stock 1307.0000 D Stock Option (Right to Buy) 121.4700 2032-07-27 Common Stock 5429.0000 D Stock Option (Right to Buy) 124.2400 2029-07-24 Common Stock 6364.0000 D Stock Option (Right to Buy) 139.4300 2034-07-24 Common Stock 3973.0000 D Stock Option (Right to Buy) 148.2000 2031-07-28 Common Stock 4241.0000 D Stock Option (Right to Buy) 169.0200 2033-07-26 Common Stock 3399.0000 D Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan. On July 28, 2021, the Reporting Person was awarded 2,384 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 29, 2020 through May 28, 2023. This grant vests in two equal annual installments beginning on July 28, 2024. On June 18, 2024, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors determined the final results under the applicable performance criteria resulting in 3,170 PSUs being earned in accordance with the provisions of the applicable award agreement. On July 27, 2022, the Reporting Person was awarded 3,214 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 28, 2021 through May 26, 2024. This grant vests in two equal annual installments beginning on July 27, 2025. On June 17, 2025, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors determined the final results under the applicable performance criteria resulting in 6,428 PSUs being earned in accordance with the provisions of the applicable award agreement. Each share of phantom stock is the economic equivalent of one share of DRI common stock. The share of phantom stock becomes payable in cash upon settlement. Includes phantom stock acquired under the Darden Restaurants, Inc. FlexComp Plan based on information provided by the plan administrator as of June 23, 2024. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. This option vests in two equal annual installments beginning on July 27, 2025. This option vested in two equal annual installments beginning on July 24, 2022. This option vests in two equal annual installments beginning on July 24, 2027. This option vests in two equal annual installments beginning on July 28, 2024. This option vests in two equal annual installments beginning on July 26, 2026. wilkersonpoa.txt Ashaki Noni Holmes-Kidd, Attorney-in-fact for Wilkerson, John W. 2025-07-03