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Fiscal Year Ended
(In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts) May 25, 2014 May 26, 2013 May 27, 2012
Sales from Continuing Operations $ 6,285.6 $ 5,921.0 $ 5,327.1
Earnings from Continuing Operations $ 183.2 $ 237.3 $ 279.2
Earnings from Discontinued Operations, net of tax $ 103.0 $ 174.6 $ 196.3
Net Earnings $ 286.2 $ 411.9 $ 475.5
Basic Net Earnings Per Share: $ 2.18 $ 3.19 $ 3.65
Earnings from Continuing Operations $ 1.40 $ 1.84 $ 2.15
Earnings from Discontinued Operations $ 0.78 $ 1.35 $ 1.50
Diluted Net Earnings Per Share: $ 2.15 $ 3.13 $ 3.57
Earnings from Continuing Operations $ 1.38 $ 1.80 $ 2.10
Earnings from Discontinued Operations $ 0.77 $ 1.33 $ 1.47
Dividends Paid Per Share $ 2.20 $ 2.00 $ 1.72
Average Shares Outstanding:
Basic 131.0 129.0 130.1
Diluted 133.2 131.6 133.2
Our Business
As one of the world’s largest restaurant companies, Darden is focused on performance –
from the dining room to the boardroom. Our goal is to nourish and delight every guest we
serve, make Darden a special place for every employee, supplier partner and community
partner, and reward every shareholder with meaningful value creation.
2014 Financial Highlights
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