recorded. If anyone objects, they may disconnect. Thank you, Catherine. Good morning, everyone. With me today are Clarence Otis , Darden's Chairman and CEO; Drew Madsen, Darden's President and COO; Brad Richmond, Darden's CFO; and Gene
has done in 2011 and 2012. We've assigned Darden an issuer credit rating of BBB, implying medium default risk. Clarence Otis was appointed CEO in November 2004 and chairman in November 2005 after a decade-long tenure at Darden. In fiscal
An unusual step from Darden Restaurants ( DRI +1.3% ): The company released a video message from CEO Clarence Otis . Mainly a rally-the-troops message, the key lines are on the threat of promotional activity in the sector. "While we can
you have any objections, you may disconnect at this time. Thank you. Good morning, everyone. With me today are Clarence Otis , Darden's Chairman and CEO; Drew Madsen, Darden's President and COO; Brad Richmond, Darden's CFO; and Gene
will begin the question-and-answer session. Thank you, Sherrie. Good morning, everyone. With me today are Clarence Otis , Darden's Chairman and CEO; Drew Madsen, Darden's President and COO; Brad Richmond, Darden's CFO; and Gene
have any objections, you may disconnect at this time. Thank you, Tim. Good morning, everyone. With me today are Clarence Otis , Darden's Chairman and CEO; Drew Madsen, Darden's President and COO; Brad Richmond, Darden's CFO; and Gene
that time. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. Thank you, Robert. Good morning. With me today are Clarence Otis , Darden's Chairman and CEO; Drew Madsen, Darden's President and COO; Brad Richmond, Darden's CFO and Gene
As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. Thank you, Ernie. Good morning, everyone. With me today are Clarence Otis , Darden's Chairman and CEO; Drew Madsen, Darden's President and COO; Brad Richmond, Darden's CFO; and Gene
time. As a reminder, today s conference is being recorded. Thank you. Good morning, everyone. With me today are Clarence Otis , Darden's Chairman and CEO; Drew Madsen, Darden's President and COO; Brad Richmond, Darden's CFO; and Gene
after the presentation. Instructions will be given at that time. Thank you, Mary. Good morning. With me today are Clarence Otis , Darden's Chairman and CEO; Drew Madsen, Darden's President and COO; Brad Richmond, Darden's CFO; and Gene