SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
September 25, 1997
Darden Restaurants, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida 1-13666 59-3305930
(State or other juris- (Commission file number) (IRS employer
diction of incorporation) identification No.)
5900 Lake Ellenor Drive, Orlando, Florida 32809
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(407) 245-4000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. OTHER EVENTS.
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On September 25, 1997, the Registrant issued a news release reporting
certain financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 1998
and announcing its semi-annual dividend.
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
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(c) Exhibits.
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99 Press Release dated September 25, 1997, entitled
"Darden Reports 19% Increase in First Quarter
Earnings Sees Positive Momentum."
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: September 26, 1997 DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC.
By: /s/C.L. Whitehill
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C.L. Whitehill
Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT NUMBER PAGE
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99 Press Release dated September 25, 1997, entitled
"Darden Reports 19% Increase In First Quarter
Earnings Sees Positive Momentum." 5
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