Stockholders Grant Board Authority for 'Blank-Check' Preferred Stock

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Bloomin' Brands stockholders approved a proposal granting the board authority to issue 'blank-check' preferred stock, alongside other routine annual meeting matters and an incentive compensation plan.

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• Board Authorized to Issue Preferred Stock

  Stockholders approved a proposal granting the board authority to issue 'blank-check' preferred stock, providing significant flexibility for future financing or strategic transactions without further shareholder approval on specific terms.

• Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan Approved

  The Amended and Restated 2025 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan was approved, allowing for future equity awards to named executive officers and other employees.

• Directors and Auditors Ratified

  All nine director nominees were elected, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified as the independent auditor, and executive compensation was approved on an advisory basis.

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Bloomin' Brands stockholders approved a proposal granting the board broad authority to issue 'blank-check' preferred stock. This authorization provides the company with significant flexibility for future financing, mergers and acquisitions, or potential anti-takeover measures without requiring additional shareholder votes on specific terms. While it enhances the board's strategic agility, it also reduces direct shareholder oversight on future capital structure decisions, which could lead to dilution or changes in control. Additionally, the 2025 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan was approved, allowing for future equity awards to employees, which is a common practice but can contribute to dilution.