8-K

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 19, 2016

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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware	1-10275	75-1914582
(State of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employment Identification No.)

6820 LBJ Freeway

Dallas, Texas 75240

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 972-980-9917

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

å Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425).

å Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12).

å Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)).

å Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)).

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Section 7 - Regulation FD

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

At its May 19, 2016 meeting, the Board of Director's of the Brinker International, Inc. (the "Company") declared a quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share on the common stock of the Company. The dividend will be payable on June 30, 2016 to shareholders of record as of June 10, 2016.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release dated May 19, 2016.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Dated: May 19, 2016	By:	/s/ Wyman T. Roberts
		Wyman T. Roberts,
		Chief Executive Officer and
		President and President of Chili’s Grill and Bar
		(Principal Executive Officer)

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Brinker International Board Declares Common Dividend

DALLAS, May 19, 2016 -- The Board of Directors for Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share on the common stock of the company, representing a 14 percent increase over the prior year. The dividend will be payable June 30, 2016 to shareholders of record as of June 10, 2016.

Brinker International, Inc. is one of the world's leading casual dining restaurant companies. Founded in 1975 and based in Dallas, Texas, as of the fiscal first quarter ended March 23, 2016, Brinker owned, operated or franchised 1,647 restaurants under the names Chili's® Grill & Bar (1,596 restaurants) and Maggiano's Little Italy® (51 restaurants).

For further information: Joe Taylor, Investor Relations, (972) 770-9040, or Aisha Fletcher, Media Relations, media.requests@brinker.com, (800) 775-7290, 6820 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75240