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Brinker Inter national, Inc.® a 2007 Annual Report
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    stories that ฀ b CONNECT US Br i n ker In ter n ati o n a l , In c. ® a 2 0 0 7 A n n u a l R ep o r t

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    ...you savor every word as if it were your favorite comfort food. For more than three decades, friends and family have gathered in 2007 01 our restaurants to share their stories over food. And at every table, kitchen, and corporate office in the Brinker family, new chapters are unfolding every day.

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    ... the list. Every time they choose Chili's Grill & Bar®, Romano's Macaroni Grill®, On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina®, or Maggiano's Little Italy®, they're also choosing Brinker International. In addition to the wide variety of food and atmospheres our restaurants offer, we're also working to...

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    ... goals for expansion, our growth was strong in fiscal year 2007. Brinker International opened more restaurants than any other casual dining company over the past year, including 149 new company-owned restaurants in the United States and 46 restaurants opened by our franchise partners worldwide. Yet...

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    ...global contenders have only one brand to offer potential franchise partners, Brinker has many. We also have lower price points than many direct competitors, making our casual dining brands accessible to a broader segment of we have the most experienced international team the population. Perhaps more...

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    ... amounts) 2007 Revenues Operating costs and expenses: Cost of sales Restaurant expenses Depreciation and amortization General and administrative Other gains and charges Total operating costs and expenses Operating income Interest expense Other, net Income before provision for income taxes Provision...

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    ... Chicken Crispers Southwest Cedar Plank Tilapia Chili's Grill & Bar Welcome to Chili's Triple Dipper ® Over the years, tastes and trends have changed. And now, more than 1,300 restaurants later, the best is yet to come with ongoing menu innovation, an updated atmosphere, and new hospitality...

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    ...and starting to walk, Katie is part of a special study at St. Jude to help isolate and block the gene causing retinoblastoma in future generations. each year, Chili's raises money in support of St. Jude's research efforts and outreach programs that assist families throughout the country. Today, John...

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    ... in a number of ways. We opened a total of four corporate-owned and six franchised restaurants, including our first Macaroni Grill in the Middle East. We also added catering services to 76 existing restaurants, giving our guests in these markets the flexibility to enjoy Macaroni Grill at family...

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    ... letter to macaroni Grill manager dustin Riddle asking about the possibility of purchasing the bench as a gift to his wife. dustin went beyond the request and gave Bob the bench along with an engraved plaque. In a letter, Bob expressed his deep appreciation to dustin and the team, adding that he...

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    ... why On The Border® is the nation's largest casual dining Mexican chain restaurant. Quite simply, we have salsa in our veins! In fiscal year 2007, we spiced up our menu with ï¬,avorful new dishes and drinks like Loaded Carne Asada Tacos, Spicy Buffalo Chicken Tacos, and Margarita Selects - which...

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    ... intensive care where doctors discovered he had Chicken Chipotle Fajitas type 2 diabetes. lupe was in the process of moving to Houston and knew no one there. Rick Wilson, his Area director in dallas, flew to Houston to be at lupe's side until his wife, laminda, and other members of his family could...

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    ... creativity to make our meals unforgettable. In fiscal year 2007, we continued to grow our business steadily with successful openings in Florida, New Jersey, and Georgia. With every new restaurant, we learn even more about how to most effectively penetrate existing markets and tap new ones, and we...

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    ...every week!). And on our wedding day everything ran perfectly. The tables looked great, all the spaces were gorgeous, from the entrance to the bars, the ballroom, and even outside! The food was to die for (no shock there!), and the alcohol selection was one of the best I have ever seen at a wedding...

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    ...and Corporate Review trade number crunching for lip-syncing at our annual Audit Party. Still others, like our Operations Experience program, give our corporate team members a deeper understanding of what happens on the front lines as they shadow the employees and managers of a Brinker restaurant. By...

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    ...this restaurant, we have created a new model of community engagement which Chili's is sharing with the other Brinker brands. Doug Brooks, Donna and John Gerarde, Wyman Roberts culture, Brinker is currently listed among FORTUNE magazine's Top 30 Employers for Minorities, Chain Leader magazine's Best...

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    ... of a single Brinker International GM of the Year, John Gerarde with Maggiano's in Las Vegas, Nevada, at our all-employee meeting last December. Macaroni Grill also initiated a contest, Leading From the Heart, which rewarded top operators with a trip to Italy to meet with key supplier partners. This...

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    ...e ca d e s P l us of Fun my husband and I moved to dallas because he was opening a restaurant of his own on Greenville Avenue. One day for lunch, I happened to go to Chili's. I loved the food and the atmosphere, and I knew I wanted to work there. I had never waited tables before, but I asked a woman...

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    ... we live and work. From corporate contributions to individual involvement, giving back to our communities is an important part of what it means to be a BrinkerHead. Brinker Corporate or the 11th straight year, Brinker team members hosted the food pavilion at the EDS Byron Nelson close to 150,000...

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    ... the decade since the fund was established, more than $5 million has been distributed to Brinker team members in crisis. Chili's Grill & Bar ® A H elping of Ser vice Whether it's serving up a cold drink or a hot plate of Chicken Crispers, Jeff eagles is a true ambassador of service. It is this same...

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    ... Americans, gives Macaroni Grill team members the opportunity to do what they do best - feed people and make connections. For every serving of a special dessert sold during "A Sweet Way to Fight Hunger," a portion of the purchase price was earmarked for Meals on Wheels. Macaroni Grill presented...

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    ... the restaurant's annual "Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish" program - for each item that a guest ordered off a special menu, a portion of the purchase price was donated to the foundation. Guests could also make donations through Maggiano's "Become a A foursome ready to tee it up at the 2007 On The Border...

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    ... OF DIRECTORS douglas h. Brooks Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, and President Brinker International, Inc. Marvin J. Girouard Retired Chairman of the Board Pier 1 Imports, Inc. ron kirk Partner Vinson & Elkins LLP John W. Mims Managing Partner and Co-Founder Cypress Ridge Partners...

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    ... to its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 27, 2007. Chili's Grill & Bar, Romano's macaroni Grill, On The Border mexican Grill & Cantina, and maggiano's little Italy are registered and/or proprietary trademarks of Brinker Restaurant Corporation. nYSe Symbol: EAT The Company will...

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    Senior management Team of BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. 1. Doug Brooks 2. Roger Thomson 3. Wyman Roberts 4. Greg Walther 5. Becky Johnson 6. Mike Webberman 7. Gene Monteagudo 8. Dave Orenstein 9. Dennis Weese 10. Jean Birch 11. Valerie Davisson ...

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    ... 6820 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, Texas (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (972) 980-9917 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of Each Class 75240 (Zip Code) Common Stock, $0.10 par value Securities registered pursuant...

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    ..., 2007, entr´ ee selections ranged in menu price from $5.99 to $15.20. The average revenue per meal, including alcoholic beverages, was approximately $12.45 per person. During this same year, food and non-alcoholic beverage sales constituted approximately 86.5% of Chili's total restaurant revenues...

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    ...service in most locations. In addition to To-Go, On The Border offers catering service from simple drop-off delivery to full-service event planning. During the year ending June 27, 2007, entr´ ee selections ranged in menu price from $5.51 to $15.21. The average revenue per meal, including alcoholic...

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    ... criteria, such as return on investment and area demographic trends, do not support relocation. Since inception, relating to our restaurant brands, we have closed 126 restaurants, including 15 in fiscal 2007. These closed restaurants were performing below our standards primarily due to declining...

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    ... restaurants opened in fiscal 2007 and the planned openings in fiscal 2008: Fiscal 2007 Openings(1) Fiscal 2008 Projected Openings Chili's: Company-operated Franchise ...Macaroni Grill: Company-operated Franchise ...On The Border: Company-operated Franchise ...Maggiano's ...International: Company...

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    ... fiscal year 2008. The following table illustrates the percentages of franchise ownership as of June 27, 2007 for the Company and by restaurant brand: Percentage of Franchise Operated Restaurants (domestic and international) Brinker ...Chili's ...Macaroni Grill ...On The Border ...Maggiano's ... 27...

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    ... 36 Chili's restaurants, four Macaroni Grill restaurants, and six On The Border restaurants. The areas of development for these locations include all or portions of the countries of Australia, Ecuador, Honduras, Peru, South Korea, Canada, Portugal and Turkey. As we develop our brands internationally...

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    ... supervisors, and training teams consisting of groups of employees experienced in all facets of restaurant operations that train employees to open new restaurants. The training teams typically begin on-site training at a new restaurant seven to ten days prior to opening and remain on location one to...

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    ..., ''Brinker International'', ''Chili's'', ''Chili's Bar & Bites'', ''Chili's Grill & Bar'', ''Chili's Margarita Bar'', ''Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar'', ''Chili's Too'', ''Romano's Macaroni Grill'', ''Macaroni Grill'', ''Maggiano's'', ''Maggiano's Little Italy'', ''On The Border'', ''On The Border...

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    ..., or make cost prohibitive the development of new restaurants in particular locations. We are further subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act (which governs such matters as minimum wages, overtime and other working conditions), the Americans with Disabilities Act, various family leave mandates and...

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    ... Chili's brand for a majority of our revenues, unfavorable publicity relating to one or more Chili's restaurants could have a material adverse effect on the Chili's brand, and consequently on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Identification of material weakness in internal...

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    ... you a breakdown of our portfolio of restaurants in the two tables below: Table 1: Company-owned vs. franchise (by brand) as of June 27, 2007: Chili's Company-owned Franchise ...Macaroni Grill: Company-owned Franchise ...On The Border: Company-owned Franchise ...Maggiano's ... ... 921 440 218 23 132...

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    ... office leases range from approximately 150 square feet to approximately 4,000 square feet. Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. Certain current and former hourly restaurant employees filed a lawsuit against us in California Superior Court alleging violations of California labor laws with respect to meal...

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    ... an investment in our common stock against the returns of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P Restaurant Industry Index. A list of the returns follows the graph. COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN Among Brinker International, Inc., The S&P 500 Index and The S&P Restaurants Index $250 $200 $150...

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    ...publicly announced share repurchase program. If you would like information about this program, you should read the section entitled ''Liquidity and Capital Resources'' contained within ''Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations'' in our 2007 Annual Report...

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    ... Annual Report on Form 10-K, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective. Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting ''Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting...

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    ...the members of Board of Directors and all of our employees, including, the principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions. A copy of the code is posted on our internet website at the internet address: http...

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    ... ''Committees of the Board of Directors'' in our Proxy Statement to be dated on or about September 10, 2007, for the annual meeting of shareholders on November 1, 2007. We incorporate that information in this document by reference. Item 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES. If you would like...

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    ... has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC., a Delaware corporation By: /s/ CHARLES M. SONSTEBY Charles M. Sonsteby, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dated: August 27, 2007 Pursuant to the...

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    ...of Exhibit 13. Page Selected Financial Data ...Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ...Consolidated Statements of Income-Fiscal Years Ended June 27, 2007, June 28, 2006, and June 29, 2005 ...Consolidated Balance Sheets-June 27, 2007 and June 28, 2006...

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    ... 1992 Incentive Stock Option Plan.(4) Registrant's Stock Option and Incentive Plan.(5) Registrant's 1999 Stock Option and Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors and Consultants.(5) Transition Agreement dated June 5, 2003, by and among Registrant, Brinker International Payroll Company, L.P. and Mr...

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    ... Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.(13) Proxy Statement of Registrant.(14) 99(a) (1) Filed as an exhibit to annual report on Form 10-K for year ended June 28, 1995...

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    EXHIBIT 13 BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (In thousands, except per share amounts and number of restaurants) Fiscal Years 2005 2004(a) 2007 Income Statement Data: Revenues ...Operating Costs and Expenses: Cost of sales ...Restaurant expenses ...Depreciation and amortization ......

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    ...and franchising of the Chili's Grill & Bar (''Chili's''), Romano's Macaroni Grill (''Macaroni Grill''), On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina (''On The Border''), and Maggiano's Little Italy (''Maggiano's'') restaurant brands. At June 27, 2007, we owned, operated, or franchised 1,801 restaurants. In...

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    ... and international franchise expansion to achieve our goal of increasing franchise ownership of our brands from a current mix of 27% to approximately 35% by the end of fiscal year 2008 through an active program of franchising company-owned Chili's, Macaroni Grill, and On The Border restaurants and...

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    ... following table sets forth income and expense items as a percentage of total revenues for the periods indicated: Percentage of Total Revenues Fiscal Years 2007 2006 2005 Revenues ...Operating Costs and Expenses: Cost of sales ...Restaurant expenses ...Depreciation and amortization ...General and...

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    ... comparable restaurant sales resulted from a decline in customer traffic at all brands and unfavorable product mix shifts at Chili's and Maggiano's. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in menu prices at all brands and positive mix shift at On The Border and Macaroni Grill. Revenues...

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    ... in fiscal 2007 primarily due to an increase in menu prices at all brands partially offset by increased inventory costs. The cost increase was primarily driven by unfavorable product mix shifts related to the popularity of new appetizer menu items at Chili's and premium margaritas at On The Border...

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    ... tax audits and benefits from state income tax planning. The increase in fiscal 2006 was primarily due to the income tax benefit of $16.9 million in fiscal 2005, consisting primarily of federal income tax credits related to the additional FICA taxes paid as a result of the Internal Revenue Service...

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    We sold 110 Chili's restaurants and two On The Border restaurants to franchisees during fiscal 2007 for cash proceeds of $174.3 million. We plan to continue the sale of company-owned restaurants to franchisees in fiscal 2008 in order to accomplish our goal of increasing franchise ownership to 35% by...

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    ... to fund the ASR and for general corporate purposes. We may pursue a refinancing of this credit facility subject to market conditions. The working capital deficit increased to $160.9 million at June 27, 2007 from $48.8 at June 28, 2006 primarily due to the sale of 95 Chili's restaurants to Pepper...

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    ... a combination of menu price increases and reviewing, then implementing, alternative products or processes, or by implementing other cost reduction procedures. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES Our significant accounting policies are disclosed in Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements. The...

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    ..., at least annually we assess the recoverability of goodwill related to our restaurant brands. This impairment test requires us to estimate fair values of our restaurant brands by making assumptions regarding future profits and cash flows, expected growth rates, terminal values, and other factors...

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    ... on our annual results of operations of a one-point interest rate change on the outstanding balance of these variable rate financial instruments as of June 27, 2007 would be approximately $4.8 million. We may from time to time utilize interest rate swaps to manage overall borrowing costs and reduce...

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    BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (In thousands, except per share amounts) Fiscal Years 2006 2007 2005 Revenues ...Operating Costs and Expenses: Cost of sales ...Restaurant expenses ...Depreciation and amortization ...General and administrative ...Other gains and ...

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    BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands, except share and per share amounts) 2007 2006 ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents ...Accounts receivable ...Inventories ...Prepaid expenses and other ...Deferred income taxes ...Assets held for sale ...Total current...

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    ...sale of investments, net of tax Comprehensive income ...Cash dividends ($0.34 per share) ...Stock-based compensation ...Purchases of treasury stock ...Issuances of common stock ...Tax benefit from stock options exercised ...Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures . Balances at June 27, 2007...

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    ... ...Payments for purchases of restaurants ...Proceeds from disposition of equity method investee ...Proceeds from sale of investments ...Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations ...Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Purchases of treasury stock ...Net borrowings on credit...

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    ... We record revenue from the sale of food, beverages and alcohol as products are sold. Initial fees received from a franchisee to establish a new franchise are recognized as income when we have performed our obligations required to assist the franchisee in opening a new franchise restaurant, which is...

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    ... equivalents and accounts receivable approximates their carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets. The fair value of the 5.75% notes, based on quoted market prices, totaled approximately $288.8 million and $282.1 million at June 27, 2007 and June 28, 2006, respectively. The fair...

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    ...related to goodwill. (l) Sales Taxes Sales taxes collected from customers are excluded from revenues. The obligation is included in accrued liabilities until the taxes are remitted to the appropriate taxing authorities. (m) Self-Insurance Program We utilize a paid loss self-insurance plan for health...

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    ... insurance company then pays administrative fees and the insurance claims. As a result of these premium payments, approximately $70.5 million and $41.0 million of cash from the captive insurance company is included in cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated balance sheets as of June 27, 2007...

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    ... life of stock options are based on historical experience. The risk-free rate is based on the yield of a five-year Treasury Note. Certain employees are eligible to receive performance shares, restricted stock and restricted stock units, while non-employee members of the Board of Directors are...

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    ..., including sinking fund provisions, and certain other rights and preferences. As of June 27, 2007, no preferred shares were issued. (q) Shareholders' Equity Our Board of Directors has authorized a total of $2,060.0 million of share repurchases. Pursuant to our stock repurchase plan, we repurchased...

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    ... brands have similar types of products, contracts, customers, and employees and all operate as full-service restaurants offering lunch and dinner in the casual-dining segment of the industry. In addition, food costs, labor and facility-related costs comprise the majority of our brands' total costs...

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    ... of customary due diligence and closing procedures. We expect to record a gain in the financial statements at the time the sale is complete. In January 2007, we entered into an agreement with Pepper Dining, Inc. to sell 95 company-owned Chili's restaurants for approximately $155.0 million. The...

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    ... to close thirteen restaurants, including nine Macaroni Grill, three On The Border, and one Chili's restaurants. The decision to close the restaurants was based on a comprehensive analysis that examined restaurants not meeting minimum return on investment thresholds and certain other operating...

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    ... to close fifteen restaurants, including ten Chili's, three Macaroni Grill, and two On The Border restaurants. The decision to close the restaurants was the result of an analysis that examined restaurants not meeting minimum return on investment thresholds and certain other operating performance...

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    ... statutory Federal income tax rate of 35% to income before provision for income taxes is as follows (in thousands): 2007 2006 2005 Income tax expense at statutory rate ...FICA tax credit ...State income taxes, net of Federal benefit Tax settlements ...Goodwill impairment ...Stock-based compensation...

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    ... liabilities as of June 27, 2007 and June 28, 2006 are as follows (in thousands): 2007 2006 Deferred income tax assets: Leasing transactions ...Stock-based compensation ...Insurance reserves ...Restructure charges and other impairments Employee benefit plans ...Other, net ...Total deferred income...

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    ... were collateralized by some of the restaurant properties sold to Pepper Dining, Inc. In May 2004, we issued $300.0 million of 5.75% notes and received proceeds totaling approximately $298.4 million prior to debt issuance costs. The Notes require semi-annual interest payments and mature in June 2014...

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    ... 86,733 378,823 $902,369 Imputed interest (average rate of 7%) ...Present value of minimum lease payments ...Less current installments ... As of June 27, 2007, we had entered into other lease agreements for restaurant facilities currently under construction or yet to be constructed. Classification...

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    ... stock units issued to non-employee directors under the Plans vest in full on the fourth anniversary of the date of grant and are expensed when granted. Transactions during fiscal 2007 were as follows (in thousands, except fair values): Number of Restricted Share Awards Weighted Average Fair Value...

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    ...000, respectively. In October 2004, Congress enacted the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 which added section 409A to the Internal Revenue Code and changed the tax rules governing non-qualified deferred compensation plans. After evaluating the new tax rules, effective January 1, 2005, we froze our...

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    ...in the aggregate, on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations. 14. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS In August 2007, we announced that we have begun exploring the potential sale of the Macaroni Grill restaurant brand, which includes 217 company-owned restaurants. There is no assurance that this...

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    ... thousands, except per share amounts): Fiscal Year 2007 Quarters Ended Dec. 27 March 28 Sept. 27 June 27 Revenues ...Income before provision for income taxes ...Income from continuing operations ...Basic earnings per share from continuing operations ...Diluted net income per share from continuing...

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    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM The Board of Directors Brinker International, Inc.: We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Brinker International, Inc. and subsidiaries as of June 27, 2007 and June 28, 2006, and the related consolidated statements of ...

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    ...also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Brinker International, Inc. and subsidiaries as of June 27, 2007 and June 28, 2006, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders...

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    ..., or that the degree of compliance with the policies and procedures may deteriorate. Our management's assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of June 27, 2007 has been audited by KPMG LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in its...

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    ... 21 BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION SUBSIDIARIES REGISTRANT'S subsidiaries operate full-service restaurants in various locations throughout the United States under the names Chili's Grill & Bar, Romano's Macaroni Grill, On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, and Maggiano's Little...

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    ...the consolidated balance sheets of Brinker International, Inc. and subsidiaries as of June 27, 2007 and June 28, 2006, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 27, 2007, management's assessment of...

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    ..., that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. b. Dated: August 27, 2007 /s/ DOUGLAS H. BROOKS Douglas H. Brooks Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

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    ...material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. b. Dated: August 27, 2007 /s/ CHARLES M. SONSTEBY Charles M. Sonsteby Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

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    ... 32(a) CERTIFICATION Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, the undersigned officer of Brinker International, Inc. (the ''Company''), hereby certifies that the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 27, 2007 (the ''Report'') fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or...

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    ... 32(b) CERTIFICATION Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, the undersigned officer of Brinker International, Inc. (the ''Company''), hereby certifies that the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 27, 2007 (the ''Report'') fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or...

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