EX-13 2 eat2016629ex13.htm EXHIBIT 13
EXHIBIT 13
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
(In thousands, except per share amounts and number of restaurants)

| Fiscal Years
| 2016 (a) |  | 2015 |  | 2014 |  | 2013 |  | 2012
Income Statement Data: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Revenues: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Company sales | $ | 3,166,659 |  |  | $ | 2,904,746 |  |  | $ | 2,823,069 |  |  | $ | 2,766,618 |  |  | $ | 2,748,462 |
Franchise and other revenues | 90,830 |  |  | 97,532 |  |  | 86,426 |  |  | 83,100 |  |  | 75,678 |
Total revenues | 3,257,489 |  |  | 3,002,278 |  |  | 2,909,495 |  |  | 2,849,718 |  |  | 2,824,140 |
Operating Costs and Expenses: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Company restaurants (excluding depreciation and amortization) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cost of sales | 840,204 |  |  | 775,063 |  |  | 758,028 |  |  | 758,377 |  |  | 769,729 |
Restaurant labor | 1,036,005 |  |  | 929,206 |  |  | 905,589 |  |  | 892,413 |  |  | 891,910 |
Restaurant expenses | 762,663 |  |  | 703,334 |  |  | 686,314 |  |  | 658,834 |  |  | 653,248 |
Company restaurant expenses | 2,638,872 |  |  | 2,407,603 |  |  | 2,349,931 |  |  | 2,309,624 |  |  | 2,314,887 |
Depreciation and amortization | 156,368 |  |  | 145,242 |  |  | 136,081 |  |  | 131,481 |  |  | 125,054 |
General and administrative | 127,593 |  |  | 133,467 |  |  | 132,094 |  |  | 134,538 |  |  | 143,388 |
Other gains and charges | 17,180 |  |  | 4,764 |  |  | 49,224 |  |  | 17,300 |  |  | 8,974 |
Total operating costs and expenses | 2,940,013 |  |  | 2,691,076 |  |  | 2,667,330 |  |  | 2,592,943 |  |  | 2,592,303 |
Operating income | 317,476 |  |  | 311,202 |  |  | 242,165 |  |  | 256,775 |  |  | 231,837 |
Interest expense | 32,574 |  |  | 29,006 |  |  | 28,091 |  |  | 29,118 |  |  | 26,800 |
Other, net | (1,485 | ) |  | (2,081 | ) |  | (2,214 | ) |  | (2,658 | ) |  | (3,772 | )
Income before provision for income taxes | 286,387 |  |  | 284,277 |  |  | 216,288 |  |  | 230,315 |  |  | 208,809 |
Provision for income taxes | 85,642 |  |  | 87,583 |  |  | 62,249 |  |  | 66,956 |  |  | 57,577 |
Net income | $ | 200,745 |  |  | $ | 196,694 |  |  | $ | 154,039 |  |  | $ | 163,359 |  |  | $ | 151,232 |
Basic net income per share | $ | 3.47 |  |  | $ | 3.12 |  |  | $ | 2.33 |  |  | $ | 2.28 |  |  | $ | 1.93 |
Diluted net income per share | $ | 3.42 |  |  | $ | 3.05 |  |  | $ | 2.26 |  |  | $ | 2.20 |  |  | $ | 1.87 |
Basic weighted average shares outstanding | 57,895 |  |  | 63,072 |  |  | 66,251 |  |  | 71,788 |  |  | 78,559 |
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 58,684 |  |  | 64,404 |  |  | 68,152 |  |  | 74,158 |  |  | 80,664 |
Balance Sheet Data: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Working capital | $ | (255,669 | ) |  | $ | (231,251 | ) |  | $ | (271,426 | ) |  | $ | (191,796 | ) |  | $ | (206,892 | )
Total assets | 1,472,716 |  |  | 1,435,873 |  |  | 1,490,604 |  |  | 1,451,758 |  |  | 1,439,408 |
Long-term obligations | 1,253,372 |  |  | 1,095,858 |  |  | 961,400 |  |  | 912,014 |  |  | 727,379 |
Shareholders’ (deficit) equity | (213,099 | ) |  | (78,460 | ) |  | 63,094 |  |  | 149,357 |  |  | 309,873 |
Dividends per share | $ | 1.28 |  |  | $ | 1.12 |  |  | $ | 0.96 |  |  | $ | 0.80 |  |  | $ | 0.64 |
Number of Restaurants Open (End of Year): |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Company-operated | 1,001 |  |  | 888 |  |  | 884 |  |  | 877 |  |  | 865 |
Franchised/Joint venture | 659 |  |  | 741 |  |  | 731 |  |  | 714 |  |  | 716 |
Total | 1,660 |  |  | 1,629 |  |  | 1,615 |  |  | 1,591 |  |  | 1,581 |
Revenues of franchisees (b) | $ | 1,348,616 |  |  | $ | 1,644,015 |  |  | $ | 1,616,747 |  |  | $ | 1,632,076 |  |  | $ | 1,609,893 |

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(a) | Fiscal year 2016 consisted of 53 weeks while all other periods presented consisted of 52 weeks.

(b) | Revenues of Franchisees are not recorded as revenues by the Company. Management believes that franchisee revenue information is important in understanding the Company’s financial performance because these revenues are the basis on which the Company calculates and records franchise revenues.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
GENERAL
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to help you understand our company, our operations, and our current operating environment. For an understanding of the significant factors that influenced our performance during the past three fiscal years, the MD&A should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in this annual report. Our MD&A consists of the following sections:

• | Overview—a general description of our business and the casual dining segment of the restaurant industry

• | Results of Operations—an analysis of our consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three years presented in our consolidated financial statements

• | Liquidity and Capital Resources—an analysis of cash flows, including capital expenditures, aggregate contractual obligations, share repurchase activity, known trends that may impact liquidity, and the impact of inflation

• | Critical Accounting Estimates—a discussion of accounting policies that require critical judgments and estimates

OVERVIEW
We are principally engaged in the ownership, operation, development, and franchising of the Chili’s Grill & Bar (“Chili’s”) and Maggiano’s Little Italy (“Maggiano’s”) restaurant brands. At June 29, 2016, we owned, operated, or franchised 1,660 restaurants.
We are committed to strategies and initiatives that are centered on long-term sales and profit growth, enhancing the guest experience and team member engagement. These strategies are intended to differentiate our brands from the competition, reduce the costs associated with managing our restaurants and establish a strong presence for our brands in key markets around the world.
Growing sales and traffic continues to be a challenge with increasing competition and heavy discounting in the casual dining industry along with recent economic pressures in certain oil producing states. U.S. economic growth has been steady, but wage growth has been slow. This wage pressure has challenged both casual dining restaurant operators and consumers as discretionary income available for restaurant visits has been limited. In response to these economic factors, we have developed both short and long-term strategies that we believe are appropriate for all operating conditions and will provide a solid foundation for future earnings growth.
We have completed a number of significant initiatives in recent years which we believe will help us drive profitable sales and traffic growth and improve the guest experience in our restaurants. Investments in restaurant reimages, new kitchen equipment and operations software have improved the relevance of our brands and the efficiency of our restaurants. We believe that these initiatives have positively impacted the customer perception of our restaurants in both the dining room and bar areas and provide us with a foundation for continued success.
We have also differentiated the Chili’s brand by leveraging technology initiatives to create a digital guest experience that we believe will help us engage our guests more effectively and drive traffic. All domestic Chili’s restaurants with the exception of airport and college locations are now outfitted with tabletop devices which gives us the largest network of tabletop devices in the country. The Ziosk branded tabletop device is a multi-functional device which provides ordering, guest survey and pay-at-the-table capabilities, as well as loyalty program and entertainment functionality. We also plan to leverage our tabletop devices to enable our partnership with Plenti, a consumer rewards program comprised of a coalition of major national brands. We believe the integration of the My Chili’s Rewards program with Plenti will allow us to drive sales and profits. We are also investing in a new online ordering system that expands our current capabilities and gives our guests greater control of their experience. We plan to launch the Plenti and online ordering platforms in the first half of fiscal 2017. We have also launched Nowait, a new application which allows our hosts to provide more accurate wait times when a guest arrives during peak shifts and to send them a text when their table is ready. Guests can also add themselves to the wait list via the Chili’s mobile app, which we believe will reduce wait times spent in our restaurants. The application also enables our hosts to optimize available seating to increase the efficiency of our restaurants.
We continually evaluate our menu at Chili's to improve quality, freshness and value by introducing new items and improving existing favorites. Our Fresh Mex platform has been successful and includes Fresh Mex bowls, mix and match fajitas, and tableside guacamole. We leveraged this success by launching our Top-Shelf Taco category including pork carnitas, ranchero
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chicken and prime rib tacos. Our Texas themed Fresh Tex platform features ribs, steaks and burgers, and our traditional burger menu now features craft burgers with fresh potato buns and house made garlic pickles.
We refreshed our value proposition to drive sales and traffic in the fourth quarter with a limited time offer for a baby back rib entrée featuring new rib flavors, fries and a dessert at a $10.99 price point. We are also enhancing our value proposition as we move into the first quarter of fiscal 2017 with our new "3 for Me™" limited time offer for a classic burger, salad and mini molten dessert for just $10.00. We are also promoting happy hour offerings with margaritas and will launch our new line of craft beers featuring regional and national favorites in the second quarter of fiscal 2017. We continually seek opportunities to reinforce value and create interest for the Chili's brand with new and varied offerings to further enhance sales and drive incremental traffic. We are committed to offering a compelling everyday menu that provides items our customers prefer at a solid value.
We expect that improvements at Chili's will have the most significant impact on the business; however, our results will also benefit through additional contributions from Maggiano's and our global business. Maggiano's opened two restaurants this year, one of which is a new prototype with a flexible dining area that may be used for banquets or opened up for general seating. This new prototype allows the brand to enter new markets for which the prior model was not suited, but still accommodate smaller banquets. Maggiano's is committed to delivering high quality food and a dining experience in line with our brand heritage. We will continue to strengthen the brand’s business model with kitchen efficiency and inventory controls that we believe will continue to enhance profitability.
At the beginning of fiscal 2016, we capitalized on an opportunity to further expand our domestic business by acquiring a franchisee which owned 103 Chili’s restaurants primarily located in the Northeast and Southeast United States. We believe this acquisition fits well within our capital allocation strategy and has enabled us to grow our sales and profits in fiscal 2016. Our global Chili's business continues to grow with locations in 31 countries and two U.S. territories. Our international franchisees opened 36 new restaurants this year.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2016, 2015, AND 2014
The following table sets forth selected operating data as a percentage of total revenues (unless otherwise noted) for the periods indicated. All information is derived from the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income:

| Fiscal Years
| 2016 |  | 2015 |  | 2014
Revenues: |  |  |  |  |
Company sales | 97.2 | % |  | 96.8 | % |  | 97.0 | %
Franchise and other revenues | 2.8 | % |  | 3.2 | % |  | 3.0 | %
Total revenues | 100.0 | % |  | 100.0 | % |  | 100.0 | %
Operating Costs and Expenses: |  |  |  |  |
Company restaurants (excluding depreciation and amortization) |  |  |  |  |
Cost of sales (a) | 26.5 | % |  | 26.7 | % |  | 26.9 | %
Restaurant labor (a) | 32.7 | % |  | 32.0 | % |  | 32.1 | %
Restaurant expenses (a) | 24.1 | % |  | 24.2 | % |  | 24.2 | %
Company restaurant expenses (a) | 83.3 | % |  | 82.9 | % |  | 83.2 | %
Depreciation and amortization | 4.8 | % |  | 4.8 | % |  | 4.7 | %
General and administrative | 3.9 | % |  | 4.4 | % |  | 4.5 | %
Other gains and charges | 0.5 | % |  | 0.2 | % |  | 1.7 | %
Total operating costs and expenses | 90.3 | % |  | 89.6 | % |  | 91.7 | %
Operating income | 9.7 | % |  | 10.4 | % |  | 8.3 | %
Interest expense | 0.9 | % |  | 1.0 | % |  | 1.0 | %
Other, net | 0.0 | % |  | (0.1 | )% |  | (0.1 | )%
Income before provision for income taxes | 8.8 | % |  | 9.5 | % |  | 7.4 | %
Provision for income taxes | 2.6 | % |  | 2.9 | % |  | 2.1 | %
Net income | 6.2 | % |  | 6.6 | % |  | 5.3 | %
(a) As a percentage of company sales. |  |  |  |  |

REVENUES
Revenues are presented in two separate captions on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income to provide more clarity around company-owned restaurant revenue and operating expense trends. Company sales includes revenues generated by the operation of company-owned restaurants including gift card redemptions. Franchise and other revenues includes royalties, development fees, franchise fees, Maggiano's banquet service charge income, gift card breakage and discounts, tabletop gaming revenue, Chili's retail food product royalties and delivery fee income.
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Total revenues for fiscal 2016 increased to $3,257.5 million, an 8.5% increase from the $3,002.3 million generated for fiscal 2015 driven by a 9.0% increase in company sales, partially offset by a 6.9% decrease in franchise and other revenues. The increase in company sales was driven by an increase in restaurant capacity resulting primarily from the acquisition of Pepper Dining as well as additional revenues attributed to the 53 rd operating week, partially offset by negative comparable restaurant sales (see table below). The 53 rd week contributed additional revenue of approximately $58.3 million in fiscal 2016.

| Fiscal Year Ended June 29, 2016
| Comparable Sales (a) |  | Price Increase (a) |  | Mix Shift (a) |  | Traffic (a) |  | Capacity (a)
Company-owned | (2.4 | )% |  | 1.1 | % |  | (0.1 | )% |  | (3.4 | )% |  | 12.3 | %
Chili’s (b) | (2.6 | )% |  | 1.0 | % |  | 0.1 | % |  | (3.7 | )% |  | 12.8 | %
Maggiano’s | (1.3 | )% |  | 1.9 | % |  | (1.6 | )% |  | (1.6 | )% |  | 3.6 | %
Chili's Franchise (c) | (0.7 | )% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
U.S. | (1.2 | )% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
International | 0.2 | % |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Chili's Domestic (d) | (2.2 | )% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
System-wide (e) | (1.9 | )% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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(a) | Amounts are calculated based on 52 weeks.

(b) | Chili's company-owned comparable restaurant sales includes 103 Chili's restaurants acquired from a franchisee in the first quarter of fiscal 2016.

(c) | Revenues generated by franchisees are not included in revenues on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income; however, we generate royalty revenue and advertising fees based on franchisee revenues, where applicable. We believe including franchisee comparable restaurant revenues provides investors information regarding brand performance that is relevant to current operations and may impact future restaurant development.

(d) | Chili's Domestic comparable restaurant sales percentages are derived from sales generated by company-owned and franchise operated Chili's restaurants in the United States.

(e) | System-wide comparable restaurant sales are derived from sales generated by company-owned Chili’s and Maggiano’s restaurants in addition to the sales generated at franchise operated restaurants.

Chili’s company sales increased to $2,754.9 million in fiscal 2016, a 10.1% increase from $2,503.1 million in fiscal 2015. The increase was primarily driven by increased restaurant capacity as well as the additional operating week, partially offset by a decline in comparable restaurant sales. Chili's company-owned restaurant capacity increased 12.8% (as measured by sales weeks) compared to the prior year due to the acquisition of 103 Chili's restaurants on June 25, 2015 from a franchisee and to eight net restaurant openings during fiscal 2016. Comparable restaurant sales decreased 2.6% for fiscal 2016.
Maggiano’s company sales increased to $411.8 million in fiscal 2016, a 2.5% increase from $401.6 million in fiscal 2015 primarily driven by increases in restaurant capacity as well as the additional operating week. Maggiano's restaurant capacity increased 3.6% for fiscal 2016 (as measured by sales weeks) compared to the prior year due to two restaurant openings during the fiscal year.
Franchise and other revenues decreased 6.9% to $90.8 million in fiscal 2016 compared to $97.5 million in fiscal 2015 driven by a decrease in royalty revenues resulting from the acquisition of 103 Chili's restaurants from a former franchisee, partially offset by higher revenues associated with tabletop devices and higher franchise and development fees. Our franchisees generated approximately $1,349 million in sales in fiscal 2016.
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Total revenues for fiscal 2015 increased to $3,002.3 million, a 3.2% increase from the $2,909.5 million generated for fiscal 2014 driven by a 2.9% increase in company sales attributable to positive comparable restaurant sales and higher capacity (see table below).

| Fiscal Year Ended June 24, 2015
| Comparable Sales |  | Price Increase (d) |  | Mix Shift (d) |  | Traffic (d) |  | Capacity
Company-owned | 1.7 | % |  | 1.8 | % |  | 0.0 | % |  | (0.1 | )% |  | 0.8 | %
Chili’s | 1.9 | % |  | 1.7 | % |  | 0.2 | % |  | 0.0 | % |  | 0.4 | %
Maggiano’s | 0.8 | % |  | 2.5 | % |  | (1.5 | )% |  | (0.2 | )% |  | 8.2 | %
Chili's Franchise (a) | 2.2 | % |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
U.S. | 2.9 | % |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
International | 0.4 | % |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Chili's Domestic (b) | 2.2 | % |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
System-wide (c) | 1.9 | % |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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(a) | Revenues generated by franchisees are not included in revenues on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income; however, we generate royalty revenue and advertising fees based on franchisee revenues, where applicable. We believe including franchisee comparable restaurant revenues provides investors information regarding brand performance that is relevant to current operations and may impact future restaurant development.

(b) | Chili's Domestic comparable restaurant sales percentages are derived from sales generated by company-owned and franchise operated Chili's restaurants in the United States.

(c) | System-wide comparable restaurant sales are derived from sales generated by company-owned Chili’s and Maggiano’s restaurants in addition to the sales generated at franchise operated restaurants.

(d) | Reclassifications have been made between pricing impact, mix-shift and traffic to conform with current year classification.

Chili’s company sales increased to $2,503.1 million in fiscal 2015, a 2.4% increase from $2,443.9 million in fiscal 2014. The increase was primarily driven by increased comparable restaurant sales and restaurant capacity. Chili's company-owned restaurant capacity increased 0.4% (as measured by sales weeks) compared to the prior year due to three net restaurant openings during fiscal 2015.
Maggiano’s company sales increased to $401.6 million in fiscal 2015, a 5.9% increase from $379.1 million in fiscal 2014 primarily driven by increases in restaurant capacity and comparable restaurant sales. Maggiano's restaurant capacity increased 8.2% for fiscal 2015 (as measured by sales weeks) compared to the prior year due to three restaurant openings during the fiscal year.
Franchise and other revenues increased to $97.5 million in fiscal 2015 compared to $86.4 million in fiscal 2014 driven by the revenues associated with tabletop devices, royalty revenues related to Chili's new retail food products, and higher royalty income primarily driven by international franchise restaurant openings. Our franchisees generated approximately $1,644 million in sales in fiscal 2015.
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Cost of sales, as a percent of company sales, decreased 0.2% in fiscal 2016 due to increased menu pricing and favorable commodity pricing related to burger meat, seafood and cheese, partially offset by unfavorable menu item mix and commodity pricing primarily related to steak and poultry. Cost of sales, as a percent of company sales, decreased 0.2% in fiscal 2015 due to favorable menu pricing and efficiency gains related to new fryer equipment, partially offset by unfavorable menu item mix and unfavorable commodity pricing primarily related to burger meat, which is market based, as well as unfavorable pricing related to fajita beef and salmon.
Restaurant labor, as a percent of company sales, increased 0.7% in fiscal 2016 primarily driven by higher wage rates, partially offset by lower incentive bonus. Restaurant labor, as a percent of company sales, decreased 0.1% in fiscal 2015 primarily driven by leverage related to higher company sales coupled with lower health insurance expenses, partially offset by increased wage rates.
Restaurant expenses, as a percent of company sales, decreased 0.1% in fiscal 2016 primarily driven by leverage related to the additional operating week, decreased advertising and workers' compensation insurance expenses, partially offset by higher repairs and maintenance and rent expenses. Restaurant expenses, as a percent of company sales, were flat in 2015 primarily driven by leverage related to higher company sales and lower workers' compensation insurance expenses, partially offset by equipment charges associated with tabletop devices and higher credit card fees.
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Depreciation and amortization increased $11.1 million in fiscal 2016 primarily due to depreciation on acquired restaurants, asset replacements, new restaurant openings and investments in the Chili's reimage program, partially offset by an increase in fully depreciated assets. Depreciation and amortization increased $9.2 million in fiscal 2015 primarily due to investments in the Chili's reimage program, new restaurant openings and new fryer equipment, partially offset by an increase in fully depreciated assets.
General and administrative expenses decreased $5.9 million in fiscal 2016 due to lower performance-based compensation, partially offset by the termination of accounting and information technology support fees resulting from the acquisition of 103 Chili's restaurants. General and administrative expenses increased $1.4 million in fiscal 2015 due to higher performance-based compensation and technology and innovation expenditures made in support of sales driving initiatives, partially offset by lower stock-based compensation and professional fees.
Other gains and charges were $17.2 million in fiscal 2016. We recorded impairment charges of $10.7 million primarily related to seven underperforming restaurants that either continue to operate or are scheduled to close and $1.0 million related to a cost method investment. Restaurant closure charges of $3.8 million primarily consists of additional lease and other costs associated with closed restaurants. We also incurred $3.3 million in severance and other benefits related to organizational changes. We were a plantiff in a class action lawsuit against US Foods styled as In re U.S. Foodservice, Inc. Pricing Litigation. A settlement agreement was fully executed by all parties in September 2015, and we received approximately $2.0 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2016 in settlement of this litigation. We also received net proceeds of $1.2 million from British Petroleum in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 related to the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill judgment. Additionally, we recorded a $2.9 million gain on the sale of several properties and $0.7 million of transaction costs related to the acquisition of Pepper Dining. Other charges primarily include $1.4 million of expenses to reserve for royalties, rents and other outstanding amounts related to a bankrupt franchisee and $1.2 million of professional service fees associated with organizational changes.
Other gains and charges in fiscal 2015 were $4.8 million. We were a plaintiff in the antitrust litigation against Visa and MasterCard styled as Progressive Casualty Insurance Co., et al. v. Visa, Inc., et al. A settlement agreement was fully executed by all parties in January 2015 and we recognized a gain of approximately $8.6 million. During the second quarter of fiscal 2015, the class action lawsuit styled as Hohnbaum, et al. v. Brinker Restaurant Corp., et al. ("Hohnbaum case") was finalized resulting in an additional charge of approximately $5.8 million to adjust our previous estimate of the final settlement amount. In February 2015, we funded the settlement in the amount of $44.0 million against our previously established reserve. Additionally, during fiscal 2015 we recorded restaurant impairment charges of $2.3 million related to underperforming restaurants that either continue to operate or are scheduled to close in fiscal 2017. We also recorded restaurant closure charges of $1.7 million primarily related to lease termination charges and a $1.1 million loss primarily related to the sale of two company-owned restaurants located in Mexico. We incurred $1.2 million in severance and other benefits related to organizational changes made during the fiscal year. The severance charges include expenses related to the accelerated vesting of stock-based compensation awards. We incurred expenses of approximately $1.1 million during fiscal 2015 related to the acquisition of a franchisee which owns 103 Chili's restaurants subsequent to the end of the year.
Other gains and charges in fiscal 2014 included charges of approximately $39.5 million related to various litigation matters including the Hohnbaum case. We also recorded restaurant impairment charges of $4.5 million related to underperforming restaurants that either continue to operate or are scheduled to close in fiscal 2017. Additionally, we recorded $3.4 million of restaurant closure charges consisting primarily of lease termination charges and other costs associated with closed restaurants. We also incurred $2.1 million in severance and other benefits related to organizational changes made during the fiscal year. The severance charges include expenses related to the accelerated vesting of stock-based compensation awards. Furthermore, a $0.6 million gain was recorded primarily related to land sales.
Interest expense increased $3.6 million in fiscal 2016 resulting from higher borrowing balances, partially offset by lower interest rates. Interest expense increased $0.9 million in fiscal 2015 resulting from higher borrowing balances, partially offset by lower interest rates.
Other, net in fiscal 2016, 2015, and 2014 includes $1.2 million, $1.8 million and $1.9 million, respectively, of sublease income primarily from franchisees as part of the respective sale agreements, as well as other subtenants.
INCOME TAXES
The effective income tax rate for fiscal 2016 decreased to 29.9% compared to 30.8% in the prior year due to the impact of tax benefits primarily related to permanent items in the current year such as the FICA tax credit and state income taxes, net of Federal benefit. The decrease in the current year effective income tax rate is also attributable to the benefits associated with the release of the valuation allowance for state tax net operating losses and the resolution of certain tax positions.
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The effective income tax rate for fiscal 2015 increased to 30.8% compared to 28.8% in the prior year primarily due to the impact of tax benefits related to litigation charges in the prior year.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Cash Flows
Cash Flow Provided By Operating Activities
During fiscal 2016, net cash flow provided by operating activities was $394.7 million compared to $368.6 million in the prior year. Fiscal 2015 cash flow from operations was negatively impacted by the payment of the legal settlement in the Hohnbaum case. Fiscal 2016 cash from operations was negatively impacted by the settlement of liabilities assumed as part of the acquisition of Pepper Dining. Excluding the impact of these two items, cash flow from operations was relatively consistent year over year.
During fiscal 2015, net cash flow provided by operating activities was $368.6 million compared to $359.8 million in the prior year. The increase was driven by an increase in current year earnings, partially offset by unfavorable changes in working capital. Cash flow provided by operating activities in fiscal 2015 was negatively impacted by the payment of the legal settlement in the Hohnbaum case and the timing of operational payments.
Cash Flow Used In Investing Activities

| 2016 |  | 2015 |  | 2014
Net cash used in investing activities (in thousands): |  |  |  |  |
Payments for property and equipment | $ | (112,788 | ) |  | $ | (140,262 | ) |  | $ | (161,066 | )
Payments for purchase of restaurants | (105,577 | ) |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |
Proceeds from sale of assets | 4,256 |  |  | 1,950 |  |  | 888 |
| $ | (214,109 | ) |  | $ | (138,312 | ) |  | $ | (160,178 | )

Net cash used in investing activities for fiscal 2016 increased to $214.1 million compared to $138.3 million in the prior year primarily due to the acquisition of Pepper Dining for $105.6 million. Capital expenditures decreased to $112.8 million for fiscal 2016 compared to $140.3 million for fiscal 2015 primarily due to decreased spending on the Chili's reimage program in fiscal 2016 compared to the prior year, partially offset by increased normal asset replacement and new restaurant construction for Chili's. The reimage program was substantially completed in fiscal 2015; however, we began reimaging the restaurants acquired from Pepper Dining in fiscal 2016.
Net cash used in investing activities for fiscal 2015 decreased to $138.3 million compared to $160.2 million in the prior year. Capital expenditures decreased to $140.3 million for fiscal 2015 compared to $161.1 million for fiscal 2014 driven by the wind down and completion of the Chili's reimage program and decreased spending on restaurant equipment in fiscal 2015 compared to the prior year due to the purchase of new fryer equipment in fiscal 2014. The decreases were partially offset by increased new restaurant construction for both Chili's and Maggiano's.
Cash Flow Used In Financing Activities

| 2016 |  | 2015 |  | 2014
Net cash used in financing activities (in thousands): |  |  |  |  |
Purchases of treasury stock | $ | (284,905 | ) |  | $ | (306,255 | ) |  | $ | (239,597 | )
Borrowings on revolving credit facility | 256,500 |  |  | 480,750 |  |  | 120,000 |
Payments on revolving credit facility | (110,000 | ) |  | (177,000 | ) |  | (40,000 | )
Payments of dividends | (74,066 | ) |  | (70,832 | ) |  | (63,395 | )
Proceeds from issuances of treasury stock | 6,147 |  |  | 16,259 |  |  | 29,295 |
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation | 5,460 |  |  | 15,893 |  |  | 18,872 |
Payments on long-term debt | (3,402 | ) |  | (189,177 | ) |  | (26,521 | )
Payments for deferred financing costs | 0 |  |  | (2,501 | ) |  | 0 |
| $ | (204,266 | ) |  | $ | (232,863 | ) |  | $ | (201,346 | )

Net cash used in financing activities for fiscal 2016 decreased to $204.3 million compared to $232.9 million in the prior year primarily due to an increase in net borrowing activity and a decrease in spending on share repurchases, partially offset by decreases in proceeds from issuance of treasury stock and excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation.
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We repurchased approximately 5.8 million shares of our common stock for $284.9 million during fiscal 2016 including shares purchased as part of our share repurchase program and shares repurchased to satisfy team member tax withholding obligations on the vesting of restricted shares. Subsequent to the end of the fiscal year, we repurchased 699,000 shares for approximately $33.7 million as part of our share repurchase program. We also repurchased approximately 51,000 shares for $2.8 million to satisfy team member tax withholding obligations on the vesting of primarily restricted stock units.
During fiscal 2016, $256.5 million was drawn from the $750 million revolving credit facility primarily to fund the acquisition of Pepper Dining and for share repurchases. We repaid a total of $110.0 million during fiscal 2016. Subsequent to the end of the fiscal year, an additional $70.0 million was borrowed from the $750 million revolving credit facility primarily to fund share repurchases. We also made a $20.0 million payment on the revolving credit facility.
The maturity date of the $750 million revolving credit facility is March 12, 2020. The revolving credit facility bears interest of LIBOR plus an applicable margin, which is a function of our credit rating and debt to cash flow ratio, but is subject to a maximum of LIBOR plus 2.00%. Based on our current credit rating, we are paying interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.18% for a total of 1.64%. One month LIBOR at June 29, 2016 was approximately 0.46%. As of June 29, 2016, $219.8 million of credit is available under the revolving credit facility. As of June 29, 2016, we were in compliance with all financial debt covenants.
As of June 29, 2016, our credit rating by both Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) and Fitch Ratings ("Fitch") was BBB- (investment grade) with a stable outlook. Our credit rating by Moody’s was Baa3 (investment grade) with a stable outlook.
We paid dividends of $74.1 million to common stock shareholders in fiscal 2016 compared to $70.8 million in dividends paid in fiscal 2015. Our Board of Directors approved a 14.3% increase in the quarterly dividend from $0.28 to $0.32 per share effective with the September 2015 dividend. Additionally, we declared a quarterly dividend late in fiscal 2016 which was paid early in fiscal 2017 on June 30, 2016. Subsequent to the end of the fiscal year, our Board of Directors approved a 6.3% increase in the quarterly dividend from $0.32 to $0.34 per share effective with the September 2016 dividend which was declared in August 2016. We will continue to target a 40 percent dividend payout ratio to provide additional return to shareholders.
In August 2015, our Board of Directors authorized a $250.0 million increase to our existing share repurchase program resulting in total authorizations of $4,185.0 million. As of June 29, 2016, approximately $333 million was available under our share repurchase authorizations. Our stock repurchase plan has been and will be used to return capital to shareholders and to minimize the dilutive impact of stock options and other share-based awards. Repurchased common stock is reflected as a reduction of shareholders’ equity. During fiscal 2016, approximately 234,000 stock options were exercised resulting in cash proceeds of $6.1 million.
Net cash used in financing activities for fiscal 2015 increased to $232.9 million compared to $201.3 million in the prior year primarily due to increased payments on long-term debt, spending on share repurchases, a decrease in proceeds from issuances of treasury stock related to stock option exercises and an increase in payments of dividends, partially offset by an increase in net borrowings on the revolving credit facility.
We repurchased approximately 5.4 million shares of our common stock for $306.3 million during fiscal 2015 including shares purchased as part of our share repurchase program and to satisfy team member tax withholding obligations on the vesting of restricted shares.
During the first nine months of fiscal 2015, $97 million was drawn from the $250 million revolving credit facility primarily to fund share repurchases, and we paid the required quarterly term loan payments totaling $18.7 million. In March 2015, we terminated the existing credit facility including both the $250 million revolver and the term loan and entered into a new $750 million revolving credit facility maturing in March 2020. Approximately $345.8 million was drawn from the new revolver and the proceeds were used to pay off the outstanding balances of the term loan and $250 million revolver in the amount of $168.8 million and $177.0 million, respectively. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, an additional $38.0 million was drawn from the new revolver primarily to fund share repurchases. See above for further discussion on the terms of the revolver. Based on our credit rating, we paid interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.18% for a total of 1.38%. One month LIBOR at June 24, 2015 was approximately 0.19%. As of June 24, 2015, $366.2 million of credit was available under the revolving credit facility and we were in compliance with all financial debt covenants.
We paid dividends of $70.8 million to common stock shareholders in fiscal 2015 compared to $63.4 million in dividends paid in fiscal 2014. Our Board of Directors approved a 17% increase in the quarterly dividend from $0.24 to $0.28 per share effective with the September 2014 dividend. Additionally, we declared a quarterly dividend late in fiscal 2015 which was paid early in fiscal 2016 on June 25, 2015.
In August 2014, our Board of Directors authorized a $350.0 million increase to our existing share repurchase program resulting in total authorizations of $3,935.0 million. As of June 24, 2015, approximately $361 million was available under our
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share repurchase authorizations. Repurchased common stock is reflected as a reduction of shareholders’ equity. During fiscal 2015, approximately 765,000 stock options were exercised resulting in cash proceeds of $16.3 million.
We have evaluated ways to monetize the value of our owned real estate and determined that the alternatives considered are more costly than other financing options currently available due to a combination of the income tax impact and higher effective borrowing rates.
Cash Flow Outlook
We believe that our various sources of capital, including future cash flow from operating activities and availability under our existing credit facility are adequate to finance operations as well as the repayment of current debt obligations. We are not aware of any other event or trend that would potentially affect our liquidity. In the event such a trend develops, we believe that there are sufficient funds available under our credit facility and from our internal cash generating capabilities to adequately manage our ongoing business.
We plan to increase leverage in the range of $250 to $300 million in the near term subject to market conditions and use the proceeds to return capital to shareholders in the form of share repurchases. On August 10, 2016, our Board of Directors authorized an additional $150 million in share repurchases, bringing the total authorization to $4.3 billion. As of August 29, 2016, approximately $449.3 million was available under our share repurchase authorizations. On August 11, 2016, Fitch subsequently downgraded Brinker to BB+ (non-investment grade) with a stable outlook. In addition, S&P placed us on negative credit watch and Moody’s placed us on review for downgrade based on our plan to increase leverage. On August 26, 2016, Moody’s released a credit opinion rating at Baa3 with a possible downgrade and ratings under review outlook. Our goal is to maintain strong free cash flow to support leverage that we believe is appropriate to allow ongoing investment in the business and return of capital to shareholders.
Payments due under our contractual obligations for outstanding indebtedness, purchase obligations as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and the expiration of the credit facility as of June 29, 2016 are as follows:

| Payments Due by Period (in thousands)
| Total |  | Less than 1 Year |  | 1-3 Years |  | 3-5 Years |  | More than 5 Years
Long-term debt (a) | $ | 1,079,980 |  |  | $ | 0 |  |  | $ | 249,934 |  |  | $ | 530,250 |  |  | $ | 299,796 |
Interest (b) | 127,347 |  |  | 26,821 |  |  | 47,142 |  |  | 30,134 |  |  | 23,250 |
Capital leases | 53,893 |  |  | 5,954 |  |  | 10,971 |  |  | 8,991 |  |  | 27,977 |
Operating leases | 638,743 |  |  | 123,312 |  |  | 211,694 |  |  | 147,174 |  |  | 156,563 |
Purchase obligations (c) | 137,761 |  |  | 30,055 |  |  | 52,185 |  |  | 41,029 |  |  | 14,492 |
| Amount of Revolving Credit Facility Expiration by Period (in thousands)
| Total Commitment |  | Less than 1 year |  | 1-3 Years |  | 3-5 Years |  | More than 5 Years
Revolving credit facility | $ | 750,000 |  |  | $ | 0 |  |  | $ | 0 |  |  | $ | 750,000 |  |  | $ | 0 |

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(a) | Long-term debt consists of principal amounts owed on the five-year revolver, 2.60% notes and 3.88% notes.

(b) | Interest consists of remaining interest payments on the 2.60% and 3.88% notes totaling $94.4 million and remaining interest payments on the revolver totaling $32.9 million. The interest rates on the notes are fixed whereas the interest rate on the revolver is variable. We have assumed that the revolver balance remains outstanding at $530.3 million until the maturity date of March 12, 2020 using the interest rate as of June 29, 2016 which was approximately 1.64%.

(c) | A “purchase obligation” is defined as an agreement to purchase goods or services that is enforceable and legally binding on us and that specifies all significant terms, including: fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased; fixed, minimum or variable price provisions; and the approximate timing of the transaction. Our purchase obligations primarily consist of long-term obligations for the purchase of fountain beverages and professional services contracts and exclude agreements that are cancellable without significant penalty.

In addition to the amounts shown in the table above, $5.8 million of unrecognized tax benefits have been recorded as liabilities. The timing and amounts of future cash payments related to these liabilities are uncertain.
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IMPACT OF INFLATION
We have experienced impact from inflation. Inflation has caused increased food, labor and benefits costs and has increased our operating expenses. To the extent permitted by competition, increased costs are recovered through 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 following discussion addresses our most critical accounting estimates, which are those that are most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results, and that require significant judgment.
Stock-Based Compensation
We measure and recognize compensation cost at fair value for all share-based payments. We determine the fair value of our performance shares that contain a market condition using a Monte Carlo simulation model. The Monte Carlo method is a statistical modeling technique that requires highly judgmental assumptions regarding our future operating performance compared to our plan designated peer group in the future. The simulation is based on a probability model and market-based inputs that are used to predict future stock returns. We use the historical operating performance and correlation of stock performance to the S&P 500 composite index of us and our peer group as inputs to the simulation model. These historical returns could differ significantly in the future and as a result, the fair value assigned to the performance shares could vary significantly to the final payout. We believe the Monte Carlo simulation model provides the best evidence of fair value at the grant date and is an appropriate technique for valuing share-based awards. We determine the fair value of our stock option awards using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. The Black-Scholes model requires judgmental assumptions including expected life and stock price volatility. We base our expected life assumptions on historical experience regarding option life. Stock price volatility is calculated based on historical prices and the expected life of the options. We recognize compensation expense for only the portion of share-based awards that are expected to vest. Therefore, we apply estimated forfeiture rates that are derived from our historical forfeitures of similar awards.
Income Taxes
We make certain estimates and judgments in the calculation of tax expense and the resulting tax liabilities and in the recoverability of deferred tax assets that arise from temporary differences between the tax and financial statement recognition of revenue and expense. When considered necessary, we record a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to a balance that is more likely than not to be recognized. We use an estimate of our annual effective tax rate at each interim period based on the facts and circumstances available at that time while the actual effective tax rate is calculated at year-end.
We have recorded deferred tax assets of $2.7 million reflecting the benefit of state loss carryforwards, which expire in varying amounts. Realization is dependent on generating sufficient taxable income in the relevant jurisdiction prior to expiration of the state loss carryforwards. Although realization is not assured, management believes it is more likely than not that the recognized deferred tax assets will be realized. The amount of the deferred tax assets considered realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable income during the carryforward period are reduced.
Certain federal and state net operating losses as well as the utilization of the federal credit carryover are limited by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code.
We record a liability for unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken, or expected to be taken, in an income tax return. We recognize any interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. Significant judgment is required in assessing, among other things, the timing and amounts of deductible and taxable items. Tax reserves are evaluated and adjusted as appropriate, while taking into account the progress of audits of various taxing jurisdictions.
In addition to the risks related to the effective tax rate described above, the effective tax rate reflected in forward-looking statements is based on current tax law. Any significant changes in the tax laws could affect these estimates.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
We review the carrying amount of property and equipment semi-annually or when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the carrying amount is not recoverable, we record an impairment charge for the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value. We determine fair value based on discounted projected future operating cash flows of the restaurants over their remaining service life using a risk adjusted discount rate that is commensurate with the inherent risk. This process requires the use of estimates and assumptions, which are subject to a high degree of judgment.
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Impairment of Goodwill
We assess the recoverability of goodwill related to our restaurant brands on an annual basis or more often if circumstances or events indicate impairment may exist. We consider our restaurants brands, Chili’s and Maggiano’s, to be both our operating segments and reporting units. The impairment test is a two-step process. Step one includes comparing the fair value of our reporting units to their carrying value. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying value, then the goodwill balance is not impaired and no further evaluation is required. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, impairment may exist and performing step two is necessary to determine the impairment loss. The amount of impairment would be determined by performing a hypothetical analysis resulting in an implied goodwill value by performing a fair value allocation as if the unit were being acquired in a business combination. This implied value would be compared to the carrying value to determine the amount of impairment loss, if any.
We determine fair value based on discounted projected future operating cash flows of the reporting units using a risk adjusted discount rate that is commensurate with the risk inherent in our current business model. We make assumptions regarding future profits and cash flows, expected growth rates, terminal values and other factors which could significantly impact the fair value calculations. In the event that these assumptions change in the future, we may be required to record impairment charges related to goodwill. The fair value of our reporting units was substantially in excess of the carrying value as of our fiscal 2016 goodwill impairment tests that were performed at the end of the second quarter. No indicators of impairment were identified from the date of our impairment test through the end of fiscal year 2016.
Self-Insurance
We are self-insured for certain losses related to health, general liability and workers’ compensation. We maintain stop loss coverage with third party insurers to limit our total exposure. The self-insurance liability represents an estimate of the ultimate cost of claims incurred and unpaid as of the balance sheet date. The estimated liability is not discounted and is established based upon analysis of historical data and actuarial estimates, and is reviewed on a quarterly basis to ensure that the liability is appropriate. If actual trends, including the severity or frequency of claims, differ from our estimates, our financial results could be impacted.
Gift Card Revenue
Proceeds from the sale of gift cards are recorded as deferred revenue and recognized as revenue when the gift card is redeemed by the holder. Breakage income represents the value associated with the portion of gift cards sold that will most likely never be redeemed. Based on our historical gift card redemption patterns and considering our gift cards have no expiration dates or dormancy fees, we can reasonably estimate the amount of gift card balances for which redemption is remote and record breakage income based on this estimate. We recognize breakage income within the Franchise and other revenues caption in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. We update our breakage rate estimate periodically and, if necessary, adjust the deferred revenue balance accordingly. If actual redemption patterns vary from our estimate, actual gift card breakage income may differ from the amounts recorded. Changing our breakage-rate assumption on unredeemed gift cards by 25 basis points would result in an impact to our consolidated statement of comprehensive income of approximately $6.2 million.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718). This update was issued as part of the FASB’s simplification initiative and affects all entities that issue share-based payment awards to their employees. The amendments in this update cover such areas as the recognition of excess tax benefits and deficiencies, the classification of those excess tax benefits on the statement of cash flows, an accounting policy election for forfeitures, the amount an employer can withhold to cover income taxes and still qualify for equity classification and the classification of those taxes paid on the statement of cash flows. This update is effective for annual and interim periods for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, which will require us to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. This update will be applied either prospectively, retrospectively or using a cumulative effect transition method, depending on the area covered in this update. We have not yet determined the effect of this update on our ongoing financial reporting.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). This update requires a lessee to recognize on the balance sheet a liability to make lease payments and a corresponding right-of-use asset. The update also requires additional disclosures about the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. This update is effective for annual and interim periods for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, which will require us to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of fiscal 2020. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. This update will be applied on a modified retrospective basis. We have not yet determined the effect of this update on our ongoing financial reporting.
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In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. This update requires that debt issuance costs be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the associated debt liability. This update is effective for annual and interim periods for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, which will require us to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. This update will be applied on a retrospective basis. The adoption of this update will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. Our current balance of debt issuance costs was approximately $3.3 million at the end of fiscal 2016.
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-05, Customer's Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement. This update provides guidance to customers about whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license and the related accounting treatment. This update is effective for annual and interim periods for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, which will require us to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. This update may be applied prospectively for all arrangements entered into or materially modified after the effective date or on a retrospective basis. We do not expect the adoption of this update to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). The FASB has subsequently amended this update by issuing additional ASU's that provide clarification and further guidance around areas identified as potential implementation issues. These updates provide a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. These updates also require additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14 delaying the effective date of adoption. These updates are now effective for annual and interim periods for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, which will require us to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. Early application in fiscal 2018 is permitted. These updates permit the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. We do not believe the standard will impact our recognition of revenue from company-owned restaurants or our recognition of royalty fees from franchisees. We are continuing to evaluate the impact the adoption of this standard will have on the recognition of other less significant revenue transactions.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are exposed to interest rate risk on short-term and long-term financial instruments carrying variable interest rates. The variable rate financial instruments consist of the outstanding borrowings on our revolving credit facility. At June 29, 2016, $530.3 million was outstanding under the revolving credit facility. The impact 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 29, 2016 would be approximately $5.3 million.
We purchase certain commodities such as beef, pork, poultry, seafood, produce, dairy and natural gas. These commodities are generally purchased based upon market prices established with vendors. These purchase arrangements may contain contractual features that fix the price paid for certain commodities. We do not use financial instruments to hedge commodity prices because these purchase arrangements help control the ultimate cost paid.
This market risk discussion contains forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from this discussion based upon general market conditions and changes in domestic and global financial markets.
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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands, except per share amounts)

| Fiscal Years
| 2016 |  | 2015 |  | 2014
Revenues: |  |  |  |  |
Company sales | $ | 3,166,659 |  |  | $ | 2,904,746 |  |  | $ | 2,823,069 |
Franchise and other revenues | 90,830 |  |  | 97,532 |  |  | 86,426 |
Total revenues | 3,257,489 |  |  | 3,002,278 |  |  | 2,909,495 |
Operating Costs and Expenses: |  |  |  |  |
Company restaurants (excluding depreciation and amortization) |  |  |  |  |
Cost of sales | 840,204 |  |  | 775,063 |  |  | 758,028 |
Restaurant labor | 1,036,005 |  |  | 929,206 |  |  | 905,589 |
Restaurant expenses | 762,663 |  |  | 703,334 |  |  | 686,314 |
Company restaurant expenses | 2,638,872 |  |  | 2,407,603 |  |  | 2,349,931 |
Depreciation and amortization | 156,368 |  |  | 145,242 |  |  | 136,081 |
General and administrative | 127,593 |  |  | 133,467 |  |  | 132,094 |
Other gains and charges | 17,180 |  |  | 4,764 |  |  | 49,224 |
Total operating costs and expenses | 2,940,013 |  |  | 2,691,076 |  |  | 2,667,330 |
Operating income | 317,476 |  |  | 311,202 |  |  | 242,165 |
Interest expense | 32,574 |  |  | 29,006 |  |  | 28,091 |
Other, net | (1,485 | ) |  | (2,081 | ) |  | (2,214 | )
Income before provision for income taxes | 286,387 |  |  | 284,277 |  |  | 216,288 |
Provision for income taxes | 85,642 |  |  | 87,583 |  |  | 62,249 |
Net income | $ | 200,745 |  |  | $ | 196,694 |  |  | $ | 154,039 |
Basic net income per share | $ | 3.47 |  |  | $ | 3.12 |  |  | $ | 2.33 |
Diluted net income per share | $ | 3.42 |  |  | $ | 3.05 |  |  | $ | 2.26 |
Basic weighted average shares outstanding | 57,895 |  |  | 63,072 |  |  | 66,251 |
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 58,684 |  |  | 64,404 |  |  | 68,152 |
Other comprehensive loss: |  |  |  |  |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | $ | (2,964 | ) |  | $ | (7,690 | ) |  | $ | (940 | )
Other comprehensive loss | (2,964 | ) |  | (7,690 | ) |  | (940 | )
Comprehensive income | $ | 197,781 |  |  | $ | 189,004 |  |  | $ | 153,099 |
Dividends per share | $ | 1.28 |  |  | $ | 1.12 |  |  | $ | 0.96 |

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

| June 29, 2016 |  | June 24, 2015
ASSETS |  |  |
Current Assets: |  |  |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 31,446 |  |  | $ | 55,121 |
Accounts receivable, net | 43,944 |  |  | 46,588 |
Inventories | 25,104 |  |  | 23,035 |
Restaurant supplies | 45,455 |  |  | 43,968 |
Prepaid expenses | 30,825 |  |  | 18,512 |
Total current assets | 176,774 |  |  | 187,224 |
Property and Equipment: |  |  |
Land | 147,626 |  |  | 147,763 |
Buildings and leasehold improvements | 1,626,924 |  |  | 1,546,957 |
Furniture and equipment | 663,472 |  |  | 618,084 |
Construction-in-progress | 23,965 |  |  | 15,001 |
| 2,461,987 |  |  | 2,327,805 |
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | (1,418,835 | ) |  | (1,295,761 | )
Net property and equipment | 1,043,152 |  |  | 1,032,044 |
Other Assets: |  |  |
Goodwill | 164,007 |  |  | 132,381 |
Deferred income taxes, net | 27,003 |  |  | 33,137 |
Intangibles, net | 30,225 |  |  | 16,642 |
Other | 31,555 |  |  | 34,445 |
Total other assets | 252,790 |  |  | 216,605 |
Total assets | $ | 1,472,716 |  |  | $ | 1,435,873 |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT |  |  |
Current Liabilities: |  |  |
Current installments of long-term debt | $ | 3,563 |  |  | $ | 3,439 |
Accounts payable | 95,414 |  |  | 92,947 |
Gift card liability | 122,329 |  |  | 114,726 |
Accrued payroll | 70,999 |  |  | 82,915 |
Other accrued liabilities | 121,324 |  |  | 111,197 |
Income taxes payable | 18,814 |  |  | 13,251 |
Total current liabilities | 432,443 |  |  | 418,475 |
Long-term debt, less current installments | 1,113,949 |  |  | 970,825 |
Other liabilities | 139,423 |  |  | 125,033 |
Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 9 and 14) |  |  |
Shareholders’ Deficit: |  |  |
Common stock—250,000,000 authorized shares; $0.10 par value; 176,246,649 shares issued and 55,420,656 shares outstanding at June 29, 2016 and 176,246,649 shares issued and 60,585,608 shares outstanding at June 24, 2015 | 17,625 |  |  | 17,625 |
Additional paid-in capital | 495,110 |  |  | 490,111 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (11,594 | ) |  | (8,630 | )
Retained earnings | 2,558,193 |  |  | 2,431,683 |
| 3,059,334 |  |  | 2,930,789 |
Less treasury stock, at cost (120,825,993 shares at June 29, 2016 and 115,661,041 shares at June 24, 2015) | (3,272,433 | ) |  | (3,009,249 | )
Total shareholders’ deficit | (213,099 | ) |  | (78,460 | )
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit | $ | 1,472,716 |  |  | $ | 1,435,873 |

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY
(In thousands)

| Common Stock |  | Additional Paid-In Capital |  | Retained Earnings |  | Treasury Stock |  | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss |  | Total
Shares |  | Amount
Balances at June 26, 2013 | 67,444 |  |  | $ | 17,625 |  |  | $ | 477,420 |  |  | $ | 2,217,623 |  |  | $ | (2,563,311 | ) |  | $ | 0 |  |  | $ | 149,357 |
Net income | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 154,039 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 154,039 |
Other comprehensive loss | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | (940 | ) |  | (940 | )
Dividends ($0.96 per share) | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | (65,130 | ) |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | (65,130 | )
Stock-based compensation | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 16,888 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 16,888 |
Purchases of treasury stock | (5,079 | ) |  | 0 |  |  | (6,103 | ) |  | 0 |  |  | (233,494 | ) |  | 0 |  |  | (239,597 | )
Issuances of common stock | 2,194 |  |  | 0 |  |  | (23,067 | ) |  | 0 |  |  | 52,362 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 29,295 |
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 19,182 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 19,182 |
Balances at June 25, 2014 | 64,559 |  |  | 17,625 |  |  | 484,320 |  |  | 2,306,532 |  |  | (2,744,443 | ) |  | (940 | ) |  | 63,094 |
Net income | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 196,694 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 196,694 |
Other comprehensive loss | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | (7,690 | ) |  | (7,690 | )
Dividends ($1.12 per share) | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | (71,543 | ) |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | (71,543 | )
Stock-based compensation | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 14,989 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 14,989 |
Purchases of treasury stock | (5,445 | ) |  | 0 |  |  | (4,804 | ) |  | 0 |  |  | (301,451 | ) |  | 0 |  |  | (306,255 | )
Issuances of common stock | 1,472 |  |  | 0 |  |  | (20,386 | ) |  | 0 |  |  | 36,645 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 16,259 |
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 15,992 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 15,992 |
Balances at June 24, 2015 | 60,586 |  |  | 17,625 |  |  | 490,111 |  |  | 2,431,683 |  |  | (3,009,249 | ) |  | (8,630 | ) |  | (78,460 | )
Net income | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 200,745 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 200,745 |
Other comprehensive loss | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | (2,964 | ) |  | (2,964 | )
Dividends ($1.28 per share) | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | (74,235 | ) |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | (74,235 | )
Stock-based compensation | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 15,207 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 15,207 |
Purchases of treasury stock | (5,842 | ) |  | 0 |  |  | (3,796 | ) |  | 0 |  |  | (281,109 | ) |  | 0 |  |  | (284,905 | )
Issuances of common stock | 677 |  |  | 0 |  |  | (11,778 | ) |  | 0 |  |  | 17,925 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 6,147 |
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 5,366 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 5,366 |
Balances at June 29, 2016 | 55,421 |  |  | $ | 17,625 |  |  | $ | 495,110 |  |  | $ | 2,558,193 |  |  | $ | (3,272,433 | ) |  | $ | (11,594 | ) |  | $ | (213,099 | )

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)

| Fiscal Years
| 2016 |  | 2015 |  | 2014
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: |  |  |  |  |
Net income | $ | 200,745 |  |  | $ | 196,694 |  |  | $ | 154,039 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |  |  |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization | 156,368 |  |  | 145,242 |  |  | 136,081 |
Litigation reserves | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 39,500 |
Restructure charges and other impairments | 17,445 |  |  | 5,636 |  |  | 8,533 |
Deferred income taxes | 21,523 |  |  | 13,140 |  |  | (23,041 | )
Net loss on disposal of assets | 87 |  |  | 4,523 |  |  | 5,161 |
Stock-based compensation | 15,159 |  |  | 14,802 |  |  | 16,074 |
Gain on equity investments | (571 | ) |  | (368 | ) |  | (328 | )
Other | 1,918 |  |  | 250 |  |  | 707 |
Changes in assets and liabilities: |  |  |  |  |
Accounts receivable | (3,682 | ) |  | 1,932 |  |  | (5,372 | )
Inventories | 11 |  |  | 475 |  |  | 912 |
Prepaid expenses and other | (13,130 | ) |  | 4,368 |  |  | 1,827 |
Intangibles and other assets | 72 |  |  | (2,140 | ) |  | (3,397 | )
Current income taxes | 9,928 |  |  | 6,284 |  |  | 14,087 |
Accounts payable | (5,783 | ) |  | 1,117 |  |  | 3,756 |
Accrued liabilities | (10,013 | ) |  | (22,595 | ) |  | 14,617 |
Other liabilities | 4,623 |  |  | (749 | ) |  | (3,314 | )
Net cash provided by operating activities | 394,700 |  |  | 368,611 |  |  | 359,842 |
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: |  |  |  |  |
Payments for property and equipment | (112,788 | ) |  | (140,262 | ) |  | (161,066 | )
Proceeds from sale of assets | 4,256 |  |  | 1,950 |  |  | 888 |
Payments for purchase of restaurants | (105,577 | ) |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |
Net cash used in investing activities | (214,109 | ) |  | (138,312 | ) |  | (160,178 | )
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: |  |  |  |  |
Borrowings on revolving credit facility | 256,500 |  |  | 480,750 |  |  | 120,000 |
Purchases of treasury stock | (284,905 | ) |  | (306,255 | ) |  | (239,597 | )
Payments on long-term debt | (3,402 | ) |  | (189,177 | ) |  | (26,521 | )
Payments on revolving credit facility | (110,000 | ) |  | (177,000 | ) |  | (40,000 | )
Payments of dividends | (74,066 | ) |  | (70,832 | ) |  | (63,395 | )
Proceeds from issuances of treasury stock | 6,147 |  |  | 16,259 |  |  | 29,295 |
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation | 5,460 |  |  | 15,893 |  |  | 18,872 |
Payments for deferred financing costs | 0 |  |  | (2,501 | ) |  | 0 |
Net cash used in financing activities | (204,266 | ) |  | (232,863 | ) |  | (201,346 | )
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | (23,675 | ) |  | (2,564 | ) |  | (1,682 | )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 55,121 |  |  | 57,685 |  |  | 59,367 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | $ | 31,446 |  |  | $ | 55,121 |  |  | $ | 57,685 |

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. | NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(a) Nature of Operations
We are principally engaged in the ownership, operation, development, and franchising of the Chili’s Grill & Bar (“Chili’s”) and Maggiano’s Little Italy (“Maggiano’s”) restaurant brands. At June 29, 2016, we owned, operated, or franchised 1,660 restaurants in the United States and 31 countries and two territories outside of the United States.
(b) Basis of Presentation
Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Brinker International, Inc. and our wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
We have a 52/53 week fiscal year ending on the last Wednesday in June. Fiscal year 2016 ended on June 29, 2016 and contained 53 weeks. Fiscal years 2015 and 2014, which ended on June 24, 2015, and June 25, 2014, respectively, each contained 52 weeks. The estimated impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2016 in comparison to fiscal 2015 was an increase in revenue of approximately $58.3 million. While certain expenses increased in direct relationship to additional revenue from the 53rd week, other expenses, such as fixed costs, are incurred on a calendar month basis.
In November 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes (Topic 740), which requires deferred tax assets and liabilities to be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. Prior to the issuance of the standard, deferred tax assets and liabilities were required to be separately classified into a current amount and a noncurrent amount on the balance sheet. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and early adoption is permitted. We elected to early adopt this guidance as of March 23, 2016 and to apply the guidance retrospectively. Accordingly, we reclassified the current deferred tax asset balance of $2.5 million to noncurrent on the consolidated balance sheet as of June 24, 2015. The reclassification did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
Revenues are presented in two separate captions on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income to provide more clarity around company-owned restaurant revenue and operating expense trends. Company sales includes revenues generated by the operation of company-owned restaurants including gift card redemptions. Franchise and other revenues includes royalties, development fees, franchise fees, Maggiano's banquet service charge income, gift card breakage and discounts, tabletop gaming revenue, Chili's retail food product royalties and delivery fee income.
We report certain labor and related expenses in a separate caption on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income titled restaurant labor. Restaurant labor includes all compensation-related expenses, including benefits and incentive compensation, for restaurant team members at the general manager level and below. Labor-related expenses attributable to multi-restaurant (or above-restaurant) supervision is included in restaurant expenses.
(c) Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and costs and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
(d) Revenue Recognition
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 generally upon the opening of such restaurant. Fees received for development arrangements are recognized as income upon satisfaction of our obligations. Continuing royalties, which are a percentage of net sales of franchised restaurants, are accrued as income when earned.
Proceeds from the sale of gift cards are recorded as deferred revenue and recognized as revenue when the gift card is redeemed by the holder. Breakage income represents the value associated with the portion of gift cards sold that will most likely never be redeemed. Based on our historical gift card redemption patterns and considering our gift cards have no expiration dates or dormancy fees, we can reasonably estimate the amount of gift card balances for which redemption is remote and record breakage income based on this estimate. We recognize breakage income within franchise and other revenues in the consolidated statements of
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comprehensive income. We update our estimate of our breakage rate periodically and, if necessary, adjust the deferred revenue balance accordingly.
(e) Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the price that we would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. In determining fair value, the accounting standards establish a three level hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value, as follows:

• | Level 1—inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

• | Level 2—inputs are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, including quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities.

• | Level 3—inputs are unobservable and reflect our own assumptions.

(f) Cash and Cash Equivalents
Our policy is to invest cash in excess of operating requirements in income-producing investments. Income-producing investments with original maturities of three months or less are reflected as cash equivalents.
(g) Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable, net of the allowance for doubtful accounts, represents their estimated net realizable value. Provisions for doubtful accounts are recorded based on management’s judgment regarding our ability to collect as well as the age of the receivables. Accounts receivable are written off when they are deemed uncollectible.
(h) Inventories
Inventories consist of food, beverages and supplies and are valued at the lower of cost or market, using the first-in, first-out or "FIFO" method.
(i) Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is stated at cost. Buildings and leasehold improvements are depreciated using the straight-line method over the lesser of the life of the lease, including certain renewal options, or the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from 5 to 20 years. Furniture and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from 3 to 10 years. Routine repair and maintenance costs are expensed when incurred. Major replacements and improvements are capitalized.
We review the carrying amount of property and equipment semi-annually or when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. We have determined the restaurant level is the lowest level of identifiable cash flows. If the carrying amount is not recoverable, we record an impairment charge for the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value. We determine fair value based on discounted projected future operating cash flows of the restaurants over their remaining service life using a risk adjusted discount rate that is commensurate with the inherent risk. Impairment charges are included in other gains and charges in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
(j) Operating Leases
Rent expense for leases that contain scheduled rent increases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term, including cancelable option periods where failure to exercise such options would result in an economic penalty such that the renewal appears reasonably assured. The straight-line rent calculation and rent expense includes the rent holiday period, which is the period of time between taking control of a leased site and the rent commencement date. Contingent rents are generally amounts due as a result of sales in excess of amounts stipulated in certain restaurant leases and are included in rent expense as they are incurred. Landlord contributions are recorded when received as a deferred rent liability and amortized as a reduction of rent expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
(k) Advertising
Advertising production costs are expensed in the period when the advertising first takes place. Other advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising costs, net of advertising contributions from franchisees, were $93.6 million, $94.3 million and $92.2 million in fiscal 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively, and are included in restaurant expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
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(l) Goodwill and Other Intangibles
Goodwill is not subject to amortization, but is tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. Goodwill has been assigned to reporting units for purposes of impairment testing. Our two restaurant brands, Chili’s and Maggiano’s, are both operating segments and reporting units.
Goodwill impairment tests consist of a comparison of each reporting unit’s fair value with its carrying value. We determine fair value based on a combination of market-based values and discounted projected future operating cash flows of the restaurant brands using a risk adjusted discount rate that is commensurate with the risk inherent in our current business model. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, goodwill is written down to its implied fair value. We determined that there was no goodwill impairment during our annual tests as the fair value of our reporting units was substantially in excess of the carrying value. No indicators of impairment were identified through the end of fiscal year 2016. See Note 5 for additional disclosures related to goodwill.
We occasionally acquire restaurants from our franchisees. Goodwill from these acquisitions represents the excess of the cost of the business acquired over the net amounts assigned to assets acquired, including identifiable intangible assets, primarily reacquired franchise rights. In connection with the sale of restaurants, we will allocate goodwill from the reporting unit, or restaurant brand, to the disposal group in the determination of the gain or loss on the disposition. The allocation is based on the relative fair values of the disposal group and the portion of the reporting unit that was retained. If we dispose of a restaurant brand and all related restaurants, the entire goodwill balance associated with the reporting unit or brand will be included in the disposal group for purposes of determining the gain or loss on the disposition. Additionally, if we sell restaurants with reacquired franchise rights, we will include those assets in the gain or loss on the disposition.
Reacquired franchise rights are also reviewed for impairment annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the carrying amount is not recoverable, we record an impairment charge for the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value. Impairment charges are included in other gains and charges in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
(m) Liquor Licenses
The costs of obtaining non-transferable liquor licenses from local government agencies are expensed over the specified term of the license. The costs of purchasing transferable liquor licenses through open markets in jurisdictions with a limited number of authorized liquor licenses are capitalized as indefinite-lived intangible assets and included in intangibles.
Non-transferable liquor licenses are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the carrying amount is not recoverable, we record an impairment charge for the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value. Transferable liquor licenses are tested for impairment semi-annually or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. Impairment charges are recognized based on the excess of carrying value over fair value. We determine fair value based on prices in the open market for licenses in same or similar jurisdictions. Impairment charges are included in other gains and charges in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
(n) Sales Taxes
Sales taxes collected from guests are excluded from revenues. The obligation is included in accrued liabilities until the taxes are remitted to the appropriate taxing authorities.
(o) Self-Insurance Program
We are self-insured for certain losses related to health, general liability and workers’ compensation. We maintain stop loss coverage with third party insurers to limit our total exposure. The self-insurance liability represents an estimate of the ultimate cost of claims incurred and unpaid as of the balance sheet date. The estimated liability is not discounted and is established based upon analysis of historical data and actuarial estimates, and is reviewed on a quarterly basis to ensure that the liability is appropriate. If actual trends, including the severity or frequency of claims, differ from our estimates, our financial results could be impacted. Accrued and other liabilities include the estimated incurred but unreported costs to settle unpaid claims.
(p) Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
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We record a liability for unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken, or expected to be taken, in an income tax return that is not more-likely-than-not to be realized. We recognize any interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
We reinvest foreign earnings, therefore, United States deferred income taxes have not been provided on foreign earnings.
(q) Stock-Based Compensation
We measure and recognize compensation cost at fair value for all share-based payments. We record compensation expense using a graded-vesting schedule or on a straight-line basis, as applicable, over the vesting period, or to the date on which retirement eligibility is achieved, if shorter.
Certain employees are eligible to receive stock options, performance shares, restricted stock and restricted stock units, while non-employee members of the Board of Directors are eligible to receive stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units. Performance shares represent a right to receive shares of common stock upon satisfaction of company performance goals compared to a peer group at the end of a three-year cycle. The fair value of performance shares, which contain a market condition, is determined on the date of grant based on a Monte Carlo simulation model. The fair value of restricted stock and restricted stock units are based on our closing stock price on the date of grant.
Stock-based compensation expense totaled approximately $15.2 million, $15.0 million and $16.9 million for fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income related to stock-based compensation expense was approximately $5.8 million, $5.5 million and $6.9 million during fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
The weighted average fair values of option grants were $10.48, $11.72 and $14.75 during fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The fair value of stock options is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:

| 2016 |  | 2015 |  | 2014
Expected volatility | 27.5 | % |  | 31.0 | % |  | 47.7 | %
Risk-free interest rate | 1.5 | % |  | 1.6 | % |  | 1.6 | %
Expected lives | 5 years |  |  | 5 years |  |  | 5 years |
Dividend yield | 2.4 | % |  | 2.2 | % |  | 2.2 | %

Expected volatility and the expected life of stock options are based on historical experience. The risk-free rate is based on the yield of a Treasury Note with a term equal to the expected life of the stock options. The dividend yield is based on the most recent quarterly dividend per share declared and the closing stock price on the declaration date.
(r) Preferred Stock
Our Board of Directors is authorized to provide for the issuance of 1.0 million preferred shares with a par value of $1.00 per share, in one or more series, and to fix the voting rights, liquidation preferences, dividend rates, conversion rights, redemption rights, and terms, including sinking fund provisions, and certain other rights and preferences. As of June 29, 2016, no preferred shares were issued.
(s) Shareholders’ Deficit
In August 2015, our Board of Directors authorized a $250.0 million increase to our existing share repurchase program resulting in total authorizations of $4,185.0 million. We repurchased approximately 5.8 million shares of our common stock for $284.9 million during fiscal 2016 including shares purchased as part of our share repurchase program and to satisfy team member tax withholding obligations on the vesting of restricted shares. As of June 29, 2016, approximately $333.0 million was available under our share repurchase authorizations. Repurchased common stock is reflected as a reduction of shareholders’ equity. During fiscal 2016, approximately 234,000 stock options were exercised resulting in cash proceeds of $6.1 million.
We paid dividends of $74.1 million to common stock shareholders during fiscal 2016, compared to $70.8 million in the prior year. Additionally, we declared a quarterly dividend of approximately $17.8 million, or $0.32 per share, in May 2016 which was paid on June 30, 2016.
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(t) Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. Fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014 comprehensive income consists of net income and foreign currency translation adjustments. The foreign currency translation adjustment represents the unrealized impact of translating the financial statements of the Canadian restaurants and the joint venture with CMR from their respective functional currencies to U.S. dollars. This amount is not included in net income and would only be realized upon the sale or upon complete or substantially complete liquidation of the businesses. The accumulated other comprehensive loss is presented on the consolidated balance sheets.
(u) Net Income Per Share
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the reporting period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock. For the calculation of diluted net income per share, the basic weighted average number of shares is increased by the dilutive effect of stock options and restricted share awards determined using the treasury stock method. Stock options and restricted share awards with an anti-dilutive effect are not included in the dilutive earnings per share calculation.
Basic weighted average shares outstanding is reconciled to diluted weighted average shares outstanding as follows (in thousands):

| 2016 |  | 2015 |  | 2014
Basic weighted average shares outstanding | 57,895 |  |  | 63,072 |  |  | 66,251 |
Dilutive stock options | 316 |  |  | 569 |  |  | 853 |
Dilutive restricted shares | 473 |  |  | 763 |  |  | 1,048 |
| 789 |  |  | 1,332 |  |  | 1,901 |
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 58,684 |  |  | 64,404 |  |  | 68,152 |
Awards excluded due to anti-dilutive effect on earnings per share | 550 |  |  | 119 |  |  | 113 |

(v) Segment Reporting
Operating segments are components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing operating performance. We manage our business on the basis of two operating segments, Chili’s and Maggiano’s. The brands operate company-owned restaurants principally in the U.S. within the full-service casual dining segment of the industry. The Chili's segment also has franchised locations in 31 countries and two U.S. territories. Beginning in fiscal 2016, we have separately reported information about each brand. Prior to fiscal 2016, we aggregated our two operating segments into one reportable segment. Additional information about our segments, including financial information, is included in Note 15.

2. | ACQUISITION OF CHILI'S RESTAURANTS

On June 25, 2015, we completed the stock acquisition of Pepper Dining Holding Corp. ("Pepper Dining"), a franchisee of 103 Chili's Grill & Bar restaurants primarily located in the Northeast and Southeast United States. The purchase price of $106.5 million, excluding cash and customary working capital adjustments of $0.9 million, was funded with borrowings from our existing credit facility. The results of operations of these restaurants are included in our consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. The assets and liabilities of the restaurants were recorded at their preliminary respective fair values as of the date of acquisition.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2016, we finalized the valuation of the acquired assets and liabilities associated with the Pepper Dining acquisition. The final fair value analysis resulted in a reduction of the recorded amounts for property and equipment of approximately $6.0 million and current liabilities of approximately $0.2 million on the consolidated balance sheet. The fair value reduction associated with property and equipment also resulted in a decrease of approximately $2.4 million in the deferred income tax liability associated with the assets. The change in these amounts resulted in a corresponding net increase to goodwill of approximately $3.4 million. We do not expect any further adjustments to the Pepper Dining purchase price allocation.
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The final allocation of the purchase price is as follows (in thousands):

Current assets including cash and cash equivalents (a) | $ | 6,331 |
Property and equipment | 64,532 |
Goodwill | 31,912 |
Reacquired franchise rights (b) | 10,400 |
Deferred income taxes | 15,388 |
Favorable leases | 5,496 |
Total assets acquired | 134,059 |
Current liabilities | 17,800 |
Unfavorable leases | 8,846 |
Total liabilities assumed | 26,646 |
Net assets acquired (a) | $ | 107,413 |

(a) | The net assets acquired includes cash and cash equivalents of $1.8 million.

(b) | The reacquired franchise rights have an amortization period of 12 years.

We expect $12.8 million of the goodwill balance to be deductible for tax purposes. The portion of the purchase price attributable to goodwill represents the benefits expected as a result of the acquisition, including sales and unit growth opportunities. The acquired restaurants generated approximately $259.6 million of revenue for the fifty-three week period ended June 29, 2016, approximately $2.5 million of average annual revenue per restaurant, partially offset by the loss of average annual royalty revenues of approximately $104,000 per restaurant. Pro-forma financial information of the combined entities is not presented due to the immaterial impact of the financial results of the acquired restaurants on our consolidated financial statements.

3. | EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENT

We have a joint venture agreement with CMR, S.A.B. de C.V. to develop 50 Chili’s restaurants in Mexico. At June 29, 2016, 40 Chili’s restaurants were operating in the joint venture. We account for the Mexico joint venture investment under the equity method of accounting and record our share of the net income or loss of the investee within operating income since their operations are similar to our ongoing operations. These amounts have been included in restaurant expense in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income due to the immaterial nature of the amounts. The investment in the joint venture is included in other assets in our consolidated balance sheets.

4. | OTHER GAINS AND CHARGES

Other gains and charges consist of the following (in thousands):

| 2016 |  | 2015 |  | 2014
Restaurant impairment charges | $ | 10,651 |  |  | $ | 2,255 |  |  | $ | 4,502 |
Restaurant closure charges | 3,780 |  |  | 1,736 |  |  | 3,413 |
Severance and other benefits | 3,304 |  |  | 1,182 |  |  | 2,140 |
Litigation | (3,191 | ) |  | (2,753 | ) |  | 39,500 |
(Gain) loss on the sale of assets, net | (2,858 | ) |  | 1,093 |  |  | (608 | )
Impairment of investment | 1,000 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |
Acquisition costs | 700 |  |  | 1,100 |  |  | 0 |
Impairment of intangible assets | 392 |  |  | 645 |  |  | 0 |
Other | 3,402 |  |  | (494 | ) |  | 277 |
| $ | 17,180 |  |  | $ | 4,764 |  |  | $ | 49,224 |

Fiscal 2016
During fiscal 2016, we recorded impairment charges of $10.7 million primarily related to seven underperforming restaurants that either continue to operate or are scheduled to close and $1.0 million related to a cost method investment. Restaurant closure charges of $3.8 million primarily consists of additional lease and other costs associated with closed restaurants. We also incurred $3.3 million in severance and other benefits related to organizational changes.
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We were a plantiff in a class action lawsuit against US Foods styled as In re U.S. Foodservice, Inc. Pricing Litigation. A settlement agreement was fully executed by all parties in September 2015, and we received approximately $2.0 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2016 in settlement of this litigation. We also received net proceeds of $1.2 million from British Petroleum in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 related to the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill judgment.
Additionally, we recorded a $2.9 million gain on the sale of several properties and $0.7 million of transaction costs related to the acquisition of Pepper Dining. Other charges primarily include $1.4 million of expenses to reserve for royalties, rents and other outstanding amounts related to a bankrupt franchisee and $1.2 million of professional service fees associated with organizational changes.
Fiscal 2015
During fiscal 2015, we were a plaintiff in the antitrust litigation against Visa and MasterCard styled as Progressive Casualty Insurance Co., et al. v. Visa, Inc., et al. A settlement agreement was fully executed by all parties in January 2015 and we recognized a gain of approximately $8.6 million. Also during fiscal 2015, the class action lawsuit styled as Hohnbaum, et al. v. Brinker Restaurant Corp., et al. ("Hohnbaum case") was finalized resulting in an additional charge of approximately $5.8 million to adjust our previous estimate of the final settlement amount. See Note 14 for additional disclosures.
We recorded restaurant impairment charges of $2.3 million related to underperforming restaurants that either continue to operate or are scheduled to close in fiscal 2017. We also recorded restaurant closure charges of $1.7 million primarily related to lease termination charges and a $1.1 million loss primarily related to the sale of two company-owned restaurants located in Mexico. Furthermore, we incurred $1.2 million in severance and other benefits related to organizational changes made during the fiscal year. The severance charges include expense related to the accelerated vesting of stock-based compensation awards. We also incurred expenses of approximately $1.1 million during fiscal 2015 related to the acquisition of Pepper Dining subsequent to the end of the year.
Fiscal 2014
Other gains and charges in fiscal 2014 includes charges of approximately $39.5 million related to various litigation matters including the Hohnbaum case. See Note 14 for additional disclosures.
During fiscal 2014, we recorded restaurant impairment charges of $4.5 million related to underperforming restaurants that either continue to operate or are scheduled to close in fiscal 2017. We also recorded $3.4 million of restaurant closure charges consisting primarily of lease termination charges and other costs associated with closed restaurants. Additionally, we incurred $2.1 million in severance and other benefits related to organizational changes made during the fiscal year. The severance charges include expense related to the accelerated vesting of stock-based compensation awards. Furthermore, a $0.6 million gain was recorded primarily related to land sales.
The restaurant, liquor license and reacquired franchise rights impairment charges were measured as the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value. See Note 10 for fair value disclosures related to these impairment charges.

5. | GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLES

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the fiscal years ended June 29, 2016 and June 24, 2015 are as follows (in thousands):

| 2016 |  | 2015
| Chili's |  | Maggiano's |  | Consolidated |  | Chili's |  | Maggiano's |  | Consolidated
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 93,984 |  |  | $ | 38,397 |  |  | $ | 132,381 |  |  | $ | 95,037 |  |  | $ | 38,397 |  |  | $ | 133,434 |
Changes in goodwill: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Additions (a) | 31,912 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 31,912 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (286 | ) |  | 0 |  |  | (286 | ) |  | (1,053 | ) |  | 0 |  |  | (1,053 | )
Balance at end of year | $ | 125,610 |  |  | $ | 38,397 |  |  | $ | 164,007 |  |  | $ | 93,984 |  |  | $ | 38,397 |  |  | $ | 132,381 |

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(a) | Additions reflect the goodwill acquired as a result of the acquisition of Pepper Dining. See Note 2 for additional disclosures.

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Intangible assets, net for the fiscal years ended June 29, 2016 and June 24, 2015 are as follows (in thousands):

| 2016 |  | 2015
| Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated Amortization | Net Carrying Amount |  | Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated Amortization | Net Carrying Amount
Definite-lived intangible assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Chili's reacquired franchise rights (a) | $ | 17,284 |  | $ | (3,041 | ) | $ | 14,243 |  |  | $ | 7,423 |  | $ | (1,625 | ) | $ | 5,798 |
Chili's other (b) | 5,988 |  | (713 | ) | 5,275 |  |  | 804 |  | (358 | ) | 446 |
| $ | 23,272 |  | $ | (3,754 | ) | $ | 19,518 |  |  | $ | 8,227 |  | $ | (1,983 | ) | $ | 6,244 |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Chili's liquor licenses | $ | 9,775 |  |  |  |  | $ | 9,466 |  |  |
Maggiano's liquor licenses | 932 |  |  |  |  | 932 |  |  |
| $ | 10,707 |  |  |  |  | $ | 10,398 |  |  |

Amortization expense for all definite-lived intangible assets was $1.5 million, $0.8 million and $1.0 million in fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Annual amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets will approximate $1.5 million for the next five fiscal years.
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(a) | The increase in the gross carrying amount reflects an additional $10.4 million of reacquired franchise rights from the acquisition of Pepper Dining. See Note 2 for additional disclosures. Additionally, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization include the impact of foreign currency translation on existing balances of $0.3 million and $1.0 million for fiscal 2016 and 2015, respectively. We also recorded an impairment charge of $0.2 million and $0.4 million in fiscal 2016 and fiscal 2015, respectively. See Note 10 for additional disclosures.

(b) | The increase in the gross carrying amount reflects an additional $5.5 million of favorable lease assets from the acquisition of Pepper Dining. See Note 2 for additional disclosures.

6. | ACCRUED AND OTHER LIABILITIES

Other accrued liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):

| 2016 |  | 2015
Sales tax | $ | 26,280 |  |  | $ | 20,308 |
Insurance | 19,976 |  |  | 22,658 |
Property tax | 15,762 |  |  | 14,224 |
Dividends | 17,760 |  |  | 16,961 |
Other | 41,546 |  |  | 37,046 |
| $ | 121,324 |  |  | $ | 111,197 |

Other liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):

| 2016 |  | 2015
Straight-line rent | $ | 56,896 |  |  | $ | 56,345 |
Insurance | 38,433 |  |  | 30,988 |
Landlord contributions | 24,681 |  |  | 24,785 |
Unfavorable leases | 6,521 |  |  | 663 |
Unrecognized tax benefits | 5,811 |  |  | 5,144 |
Other | 7,081 |  |  | 7,108 |
| $ | 139,423 |  |  | $ | 125,033 |

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7. | INCOME TAXES

The provision for income taxes consists of the following (in thousands):

| 2016 |  | 2015 |  | 2014
Current income tax expense: |  |  |  |  |
Federal | $ | 48,049 |  |  | $ | 59,726 |  |  | $ | 66,170 |
State | 12,203 |  |  | 11,862 |  |  | 15,219 |
Foreign | 3,497 |  |  | 3,319 |  |  | 3,550 |
Total current income tax expense | 63,749 |  |  | 74,907 |  |  | 84,939 |
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense: |  |  |  |  |
Federal | 21,023 |  |  | 10,754 |  |  | (18,715 | )
State | 885 |  |  | 2,018 |  |  | (4,087 | )
Foreign | (15 | ) |  | (96 | ) |  | 112 |
Total deferred income tax (benefit) expense | 21,893 |  |  | 12,676 |  |  | (22,690 | )
| $ | 85,642 |  |  | $ | 87,583 |  |  | $ | 62,249 |

A reconciliation between the reported provision for income taxes and the amount computed by applying the statutory Federal income tax rate of 35% to income before provision for income taxes is as follows (in thousands):

| 2016 |  | 2015 |  | 2014
Income tax expense at statutory rate | $ | 100,236 |  |  | $ | 99,497 |  |  | $ | 75,701 |
FICA tax credit | (20,497 | ) |  | (18,633 | ) |  | (18,116 | )
State income taxes, net of Federal benefit | 11,102 |  |  | 8,646 |  |  | 7,636 |
Other | (5,199 | ) |  | (1,927 | ) |  | (2,972 | )
| $ | 85,642 |  |  | $ | 87,583 |  |  | $ | 62,249 |

The income tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of deferred income tax assets and liabilities as of June 29, 2016 and June 24, 2015 are as follows (in thousands):

| 2016 |  | 2015
Deferred income tax assets: |  |  |
Leasing transactions | $ | 32,132 |  |  | $ | 30,928 |
Stock-based compensation | 12,817 |  |  | 13,105 |
Restructure charges and impairments | 2,439 |  |  | 2,303 |
Insurance reserves | 18,015 |  |  | 18,567 |
Employee benefit plans | 501 |  |  | 470 |
Gift cards | 19,948 |  |  | 18,499 |
State net operating losses | 16,120 |  |  | 16,521 |
Federal credit carryover | 14,722 |  |  | 0 |
State credit carryover | 4,981 |  |  | 4,538 |
Other, net | 6,987 |  |  | 9,804 |
Less: Valuation allowance | (18,407 | ) |  | (21,059 | )
Total deferred income tax assets | 110,255 |  |  | 93,676 |
Deferred income tax liabilities: |  |  |
Prepaid expenses | 17,360 |  |  | 16,803 |
Goodwill and other amortization | 29,884 |  |  | 27,713 |
Depreciation and capitalized interest on property and equipment | 31,626 |  |  | 12,060 |
Other, net | 4,382 |  |  | 3,963 |
Total deferred income tax liabilities | 83,252 |  |  | 60,539 |
Net deferred income tax asset | $ | 27,003 |  |  | $ | 33,137 |

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The valuation allowance decreased by $2.7 million in fiscal 2016 to recognize certain state net operating loss benefits management believes are more-likely-than-not to be realized.
No provision was made for income taxes which may become payable upon distribution of our foreign subsidiaries’ earnings. The cumulative earnings were approximately $5.2 million as of June 29, 2016. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of tax that might be payable because our intent is to permanently reinvest these earnings or to repatriate earnings when it is tax effective to do so.
A reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits for the fiscal years ended June 29, 2016 and June 24, 2015 are as follows (in thousands):

| 2016 |  | 2015
Balance at beginning of year | $ | 6,088 |  |  | $ | 7,375 |
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year | 1,761 |  |  | 760 |
Additions based on tax positions related to prior years | 1,062 |  |  | 18 |
Settlements with tax authorities | (2,290 | ) |  | (371 | )
Expiration of statute of limitations | (810 | ) |  | (1,694 | )
Balance at end of year | $ | 5,811 |  |  | $ | 6,088 |

The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would favorably affect the effective tax rate if resolved in our favor due to the effect of deferred tax benefits was $3.9 million and $4.1 million as of June 29, 2016 and June 24, 2015, respectively. During the next twelve months, we anticipate that it is reasonably possible that the amount of unrecognized tax benefits could be reduced by approximately $0.8 million ($0.5 million of which would affect the effective tax rate due to the effect of deferred tax benefits) either because our tax position will be sustained upon audit or as a result of the expiration of the statute of limitations for specific jurisdictions.
We recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. During fiscal 2016, we recognized approximately $1.3 million in interest expense. During fiscal 2015 and 2014, we recognized expenses of approximately $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively, in interest due to the reduction of accrued interest from statute expirations and settlements, net of accrued interest for remaining positions. As of June 29, 2016, we had $0.8 million ($0.6 million net of a $0.2 million Federal deferred tax benefit) of interest and penalties accrued, compared to $2.2 million ($1.5 million net of a $0.7 million Federal deferred tax benefit) at June 24, 2015.

8. | DEBT

Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands):

| 2016 |  | 2015
Revolving credit facility | $ | 530,250 |  |  | $ | 383,750 |
3.88% notes | 299,796 |  |  | 299,766 |
2.60% notes | 249,934 |  |  | 249,899 |
Capital lease obligations (see Note 9) | 37,532 |  |  | 40,849 |
| 1,117,512 |  |  | 974,264 |
Less current installments | (3,563 | ) |  | (3,439 | )
| $ | 1,113,949 |  |  | $ | 970,825 |

During fiscal 2016, $256.5 million was drawn from the $750 million revolving credit facility primarily to fund the acquisition of Pepper Dining and for share repurchases. We repaid a total of $110.0 million during fiscal 2016.
The maturity date of the $750 million revolving credit facility is March 12, 2020. The revolving credit facility bears interest of LIBOR plus an applicable margin, which is a function of our credit rating and debt to cash flow ratio, but is subject to a maximum of LIBOR plus 2.00%. Based on our current credit rating, we are paying interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.18% for a total of 1.64%. One month LIBOR at June 29, 2016 was approximately 0.46%. As of June 29, 2016, $219.8 million of credit is available under the revolving credit facility.
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During the first nine months of fiscal 2015, $97.0 million was drawn from the $250 million revolving credit facility primarily to fund share repurchases and we paid the required quarterly term loan payments totaling $18.7 million. In March 2015, we terminated the existing credit facility including both the $250 million revolver and the term loan and entered into a new $750 million revolving credit facility. Approximately $345.8 million was drawn from the new revolver and the proceeds were used to pay off the outstanding balances of the term loan and $250 million revolver in the amount of $168.8 million and $177.0 million, respectively. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, an additional $38.0 million was drawn from the new revolver primarily to fund share repurchases.
In May 2013, we issued $550.0 million of notes consisting of two tranches - $250.0 million of 2.60% notes due in May 2018 and $300.0 million of 3.88% notes due in May 2023. We received proceeds totaling approximately $549.5 million prior to debt issuance costs and utilized the proceeds to redeem the 5.75% notes due in June 2014, pay down the revolver and fund share repurchases. The notes require semi-annual interest payments which began in the second quarter of fiscal 2014.
Our debt agreements contain various financial covenants that, among other things, require the maintenance of certain leverage and fixed charge coverage ratios. We are currently in compliance with all financial covenants.
Excluding capital lease obligations (see Note 9) and interest, our long-term debt maturities for the five years following June 29, 2016 and thereafter are as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal Year | Long-Term Debt
2017 | $ | 0 |
2018 | 249,934 |
2019 | 0 |
2020 | 530,250 |
2021 | 0 |
Thereafter | 299,796 |
| $ | 1,079,980 |

9. | LEASES

(a) Capital Leases
We lease certain buildings under capital leases. The asset value of $38.8 million and $39.0 million at June 29, 2016 and June 24, 2015, and the related accumulated amortization of $24.1 million and $22.1 million at June 29, 2016 and June 24, 2015, respectively, are included in buildings and leasehold improvements. Amortization of assets under capital leases is included in depreciation and amortization expense.
(b) Operating Leases
We lease restaurant facilities and office space under operating leases. The majority having terms expiring at various dates through fiscal 2035. The restaurant leases have cumulative renewal clauses of 1 to 30 years at our option and, in some cases, have provisions for contingent rent based upon a percentage of sales in excess of specified levels, as defined in the leases. We include other rent-related costs in rent expense, such as common area maintenance, taxes and amortization of landlord contributions.
Rent expense consists of the following (in thousands):

| 2016 |  | 2015 |  | 2014
Straight-lined minimum rent | $ | 107,776 |  |  | $ | 92,917 |  |  | $ | 90,574 |
Contingent rent | 4,408 |  |  | 4,774 |  |  | 4,737 |
Other | 11,283 |  |  | 9,998 |  |  | 9,817 |
Total rent expense | $ | 123,467 |  |  | $ | 107,689 |  |  | $ | 105,128 |

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(c) Commitments
As of June 29, 2016, future minimum lease payments on capital and operating leases were as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal Year | Capital Leases |  | Operating Leases
2017 | $ | 5,954 |  |  | $ | 123,312 |
2018 | 5,745 |  |  | 116,418 |
2019 | 5,226 |  |  | 95,276 |
2020 | 4,853 |  |  | 80,881 |
2021 | 4,138 |  |  | 66,293 |
Thereafter | 27,977 |  |  | 156,563 |
Total minimum lease payments(a) | 53,893 |  |  | $ | 638,743 |
Imputed interest (average rate of 7%) | (16,361 | ) |  |
Present value of minimum lease payments | 37,532 |  |  |
Less current installments | (3,563 | ) |  |
| $ | 33,969 |  |  |

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(a) | Future minimum lease payments have not been reduced by minimum sublease rentals to be received in the future under non-cancelable subleases. The total of undiscounted future sublease rentals are approximately $25.5 million and $47.1 million for capital and operating subleases, respectively.

10. | FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES

(a) Non-Financial Assets Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis
We review the carrying amount of property and equipment and transferable liquor licenses semi-annually or when events or circumstances indicate that fair value may not exceed the carrying amount. We record an impairment charge for the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value.
We determine the fair value of property and equipment based on discounted projected future operating cash flows of the restaurants over their remaining service life using a risk adjusted discount rate that is commensurate with the inherent risk. Based on our semi-annual review, during fiscal 2016, long-lived assets with a carrying value of $7.0 million, primarily related to five underperforming restaurants, were written down to their fair value of $0.2 million resulting in an impairment charge of $6.8 million. During the third quarter of fiscal 2016, two restaurants were identified for closure by management with a combined carrying value of $3.4 million. We determined these restaurants had no fair value resulting in an impairment charge of $3.4 million. In fiscal 2015, long-lived assets with a carrying value of $2.3 million, primarily related to four underperforming restaurants including one restaurant located in Canada, were determined to have no fair value resulting in an impairment charge of $2.3 million.
We determine the fair value of transferable liquor licenses based on prices in the open market for licenses in the same or similar jurisdictions. During fiscal 2016, four transferable liquor licenses with a carrying value of $1.1 million were written down to the fair value of $0.9 million resulting in an impairment charge of $0.2 million. In fiscal 2015, four transferable liquor licenses with a carrying value of $0.8 million were written down to the fair value of $0.6 million resulting in an impairment charge of $0.2 million.
We determine the fair value of reacquired franchise rights based on discounted projected future operating cash flows of the restaurants associated with these franchise rights. We review the carrying amount annually or when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the carrying amount is not recoverable, we record an impairment charge for the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value. During fiscal 2016, we performed the annual review of reacquired franchise rights and determined there was no impairment. Subsequent to the annual review, we performed the semi-annual review of long-lived assets and determined that three restaurants purchased as part of the acquisition of Pepper Dining were fully impaired which indicated that the related reacquired franchise rights had no fair value resulting in an impairment charge of $0.2 million. During fiscal 2015, we performed the annual review of reacquired franchise rights and determined there was no impairment. Subsequent to the annual review, we performed the semi-annual review of long-lived assets and determined that one restaurant located in Canada was fully impaired which indicated that the related reacquired franchise rights had no fair value resulting in an impairment charge of $0.4 million.
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During fiscal 2016, we recorded an impairment charge of $0.2 million related to a parcel of undeveloped land that we own. The land had a carrying value of $1.0 million and was written down to the fair value of $0.8 million. The fair value was based on the sales price of comparable properties. Additionally, we recorded an impairment charge of $0.2 million related to a capital lease asset that is subleased to a franchisee. The capital lease asset had a carrying value of $0.3 million and was written down to the fair value of $0.1 million. The fair value of the capital lease asset is based on discounted projected future cash flows from the sublease. We also recorded an impairment charge of $1.0 million related to a cost method investment which we determined to have no fair value.
All impairment charges were included in other gains and charges in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the periods presented.
The following table presents fair values for those assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at June 29, 2016 and June 24, 2015 (in thousands):

| Fair Value Measurements Using
| (Level 1) |  | (Level 2) |  | (Level 3) |  | Total
Long-lived assets held for use: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
At June 29, 2016 | $ | 0 |  |  | $ | 0 |  |  | $ | 208 |  |  | $ | 208 |
At June 24, 2015 | $ | 0 |  |  | $ | 0 |  |  | $ | 0 |  |  | $ | 0 |
Liquor licenses: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
At June 29, 2016 | $ | 0 |  |  | $ | 857 |  |  | $ | 0 |  |  | $ | 857 |
At June 24, 2015 | $ | 0 |  |  | $ | 550 |  |  | $ | 0 |  |  | $ | 550 |
Reacquired franchise rights: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
At June 29, 2016 | $ | 0 |  |  | $ | 0 |  |  | $ | 0 |  |  | $ | 0 |
At June 24, 2015 | $ | 0 |  |  | $ | 0 |  |  | $ | 0 |  |  | $ | 0 |
Other long-lived assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
At June 29, 2016 | $ | 0 |  |  | $ | 750 |  |  | $ | 107 |  |  | $ | 857 |
At June 24, 2015 | $ | 0 |  |  | $ | 0 |  |  | $ | 0 |  |  | $ | 0 |

(b) Other Financial Instruments
Our financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and long-term debt. The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their carrying amounts because of the short maturity of these items. The carrying amount of debt outstanding related to the revolving credit facility approximates fair value as the interest rate on this instrument approximates current market rates (Level 2). The fair values of the 2.60% notes and 3.88% notes are based on quoted market prices and are considered Level 2 fair value measurements.
The carrying amounts and fair values of the 2.60% notes and 3.88% notes are as follows (in thousands):

| June 29, 2016 |  | June 24, 2015
| Carrying Amount |  | Fair Value |  | Carrying Amount |  | Fair Value
2.60% Notes | $ | 249,934 |  |  | $ | 252,445 |  |  | $ | 249,899 |  |  | $ | 250,583 |
3.88% Notes | $ | 299,796 |  |  | $ | 302,655 |  |  | $ | 299,766 |  |  | $ | 290,706 |

11. | STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Our shareholders approved stock-based compensation plans including the Stock Option and Incentive Plan and the Stock Option and Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors and Consultants (collectively, the “Plans”). The total number of shares authorized for issuance to employees and non-employee directors and consultants under the Plans is currently 37.3 million. The Plans provide for grants of options to purchase our common stock, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares and stock appreciation rights.
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(a) Stock Options
Expense related to stock options issued to eligible employees under the Plans is recognized using a graded-vesting schedule over the vesting period or to the date on which retirement eligibility is achieved, if shorter. Stock options generally vest over a period of 1 to 4 years and have contractual terms to exercise of 8 years. Full or partial vesting of awards may occur upon a change in control (as defined in the Plans), or upon an employee’s death, disability or involuntary termination.
Transactions during fiscal 2016 were as follows (in thousands, except option prices):

| Number of Options |  | Weighted Average Exercise Price |  | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) |  | Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Options outstanding at June 24, 2015 | 1,173 |  |  | $ | 33.08 |  |  |  |  |
Granted | 347 |  |  | 52.71 |  |  |  |  |
Exercised | (234 | ) |  | 26.23 |  |  |  |  |
Forfeited or canceled | (69 | ) |  | 48.58 |  |  |  |  |
Options outstanding at June 29, 2016 | 1,217 |  |  | $ | 39.12 |  |  | 4.7 |  | $ | 12,074 |
Options exercisable at June 29, 2016 | 608 |  |  | $ | 28.29 |  |  | 3.2 |  | $ | 11,285 |

At June 29, 2016, unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options totaled approximately $2.4 million and will be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.6 years. The intrinsic value of options exercised totaled approximately $5.3 million, $28.1 million and $25.7 million during fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The tax benefit realized on options exercised totaled approximately $1.6 million, $9.2 million and $8.9 million during fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
(b) Restricted Share Awards
Restricted share awards consist of performance shares, restricted stock and restricted stock units. Performance shares and most restricted stock units issued to eligible employees under the Plans generally vest in full on the third anniversary of the date of grant, while restricted stock units issued to eligible employees under our career equity plan generally vest upon each employee’s retirement from the Company. Expense is recognized ratably over the vesting period, or to the date on which retirement eligibility is achieved, if shorter. Restricted stock and restricted stock units issued to non-employee directors under the Plans generally vest in full on the fourth anniversary of the date of grant or upon each director’s retirement from the Board and are expensed when granted. Full or partial vesting of awards may occur upon a change in control (as defined in the Plans), or upon an employee’s death, disability or involuntary termination.
Transactions during fiscal 2016 were as follows (in thousands, except fair values):

| Number of Restricted Share Awards |  | Weighted Average Fair Value Per Award
Restricted share awards outstanding at June 24, 2015 | 1,159 |  |  | $ | 38.44 |
Granted | 324 |  |  | 49.19 |
Vested | (402 | ) |  | 39.09 |
Forfeited | (83 | ) |  | 44.44 |
Restricted share awards outstanding at June 29, 2016 | 998 |  |  | $ | 42.68 |

At June 29, 2016, unrecognized compensation expense related to restricted share awards totaled approximately $13.9 million and will be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.1 years. The fair value of shares that vested during fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014 totaled approximately $23.9 million, $34.2 million and $42.2 million, respectively.

12. | SAVINGS PLAN

We sponsor a qualified defined contribution retirement plan covering all employees who have attained the age of twenty-one and have completed one year and 1,000 hours of service. Eligible employees are allowed to contribute, subject to IRS limitations on total annual contributions, up to 50% of their base compensation and 100% of their eligible bonuses, as defined in the plan, to various investment funds. We match in cash at a rate of 100% of the first 3% an employee contributes and 50% of the next 2%
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the employee contributes with immediate vesting. In fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014, we contributed approximately $8.9 million, $8.0 million and $7.4 million, respectively.

13. | SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Cash paid for interest and income taxes is as follows (in thousands):

| 2016 |  | 2015 |  | 2014
Income taxes, net of refunds | $ | 45,743 |  |  | $ | 50,437 |  |  | $ | 48,379 |
Interest, net of amounts capitalized | 28,989 |  |  | 26,190 |  |  | 25,476 |

Non-cash investing and financing activities are as follows (in thousands):

| 2016 |  | 2015 |  | 2014
Retirement of fully depreciated assets | $ | 24,806 |  |  | $ | 40,775 |  |  | $ | 64,420 |
Dividends declared but not paid | 18,442 |  |  | 18,132 |  |  | 17,250 |
Accrued capital expenditures | 7,094 |  |  | 4,109 |  |  | 15,703 |

14. | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

In connection with the sale of restaurants to franchisees and brand divestitures, we have, in certain cases, guaranteed lease payments. As of June 29, 2016 and June 24, 2015, we have outstanding lease guarantees or are secondarily liable for $72.9 million and $98.9 million, respectively. This amount represents the maximum potential liability of future payments under the guarantees. These leases have been assigned to the buyers and expire at the end of the respective lease terms, which range from fiscal 2017 through fiscal 2024. In the event of default, the indemnity and default clauses in our assignment agreements govern our ability to pursue and recover damages incurred. No material liabilities have been recorded as of June 29, 2016, as the likelihood of default by the buyers on the assignment agreements was deemed to be less than probable. Our secondary liability position was reduced by approximately $19.0 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2016 related to the Pepper Dining acquisition. See Note 2 for additional disclosures related to the acquisition.
We provide letters of credit to various insurers to collateralize obligations for outstanding claims. As of June 29, 2016, we had $28.1 million in undrawn standby letters of credit outstanding. All standby letters of credit are renewable annually.
Evaluating contingencies related to litigation is a complex process involving subjective judgment on the potential outcome of future events and the ultimate resolution of litigated claims may differ from our current analysis. Accordingly, we review the adequacy of accruals and disclosures pertaining to litigated matters each quarter in consultation with legal counsel and we assess the probability and range of possible losses associated with contingencies for potential accrual in the consolidated financial statements.
In August 2004, certain current and former hourly restaurant team members filed a putative class action lawsuit against us in California Superior Court alleging violations of California labor laws with respect to meal periods and rest breaks, styled as Hohnbaum, et al. v. Brinker Restaurant Corp., et al. The parties reached a settlement agreement and in February 2015, we funded the settlement in the amount of $44.0 million against our previously established reserve. We do not expect any further payments related to this matter.
We are engaged in various other legal proceedings and have certain unresolved claims pending. Reserves have been established based on our best estimates of our potential liability in certain of these matters. Based upon consultation with legal counsel, Management is of the opinion that there are no matters pending or threatened which are expected to have a material adverse effect, individually or in the aggregate, on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
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15. | SEGMENT INFORMATION

Our operating segments are Chili's and Maggiano's. The Chili’s segment includes the results of our company-owned Chili’s restaurants in the U.S. and Canada as well as the results from our domestic and international franchise business. The Maggiano’s segment includes the results of our company-owned Maggiano’s restaurants.
Company sales are derived principally from the sales of food and beverages. Franchise and other revenues primarily includes royalties, development fees, franchise fees, banquet service charge income, gift card breakage and discounts, tabletop device revenue, Chili's retail food product royalties and delivery fee income. We do not rely on any major customers as a source of sales and the customers and long-lived assets of our reportable segments are predominantly in the U.S. There were no material transactions among reportable segments.
Our chief operating decision maker uses operating income as the measure for assessing performance of our segments. Operating income includes revenues and expenses directly attributable to segment-level results of operations. Operational expenses include food and beverage costs, restaurant labor costs and restaurant expenses. The following tables reconcile our segment results to our consolidated results reported in accordance with GAAP (in thousands):

|  | Fiscal Year Ended June 29, 2016
|  | Chili's |  | Maggiano's |  | Other |  | Consolidated
Company sales |  | $ | 2,754,904 |  |  | $ | 411,755 |  |  | $ | 0 |  |  | $ | 3,166,659 |
Franchise and other revenues |  | 68,484 |  |  | 22,346 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 90,830 |
Total revenues |  | 2,823,388 |  |  | 434,101 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 3,257,489 |
Operational expenses (a) |  | 2,272,771 |  |  | 364,466 |  |  | 1,635 |  |  | 2,638,872 |
Depreciation and amortization |  | 131,306 |  |  | 15,046 |  |  | 10,016 |  |  | 156,368 |
General and administrative |  | 35,845 |  |  | 6,225 |  |  | 85,523 |  |  | 127,593 |
Other gains and charges |  | 6,973 |  |  | 3,472 |  |  | 6,735 |  |  | 17,180 |
Total operating costs and expenses |  | 2,446,895 |  |  | 389,209 |  |  | 103,909 |  |  | 2,940,013 |
Operating income |  | $ | 376,493 |  |  | $ | 44,892 |  |  | $ | (103,909 | ) |  | $ | 317,476 |
Segment assets |  | $ | 1,218,009 |  |  | $ | 163,753 |  |  | $ | 90,954 |  |  | $ | 1,472,716 |
Equity method investment (b) |  | 10,257 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 10,257 |
Payments for property and equipment |  | 80,277 |  |  | 17,540 |  |  | 14,971 |  |  | 112,788 |

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(a) | Operational expenses includes cost of sales, restaurant labor and restaurant expenses.

(b) | The equity method investment of the Mexican joint venture is included within Chili's segment assets. See Note 3 for additional disclosures.

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|  | Fiscal Year Ended June 24, 2015
|  | Chili's |  | Maggiano's |  | Other |  | Consolidated
Company sales |  | $ | 2,503,133 |  |  | $ | 401,613 |  |  | $ | 0 |  |  | $ | 2,904,746 |
Franchise and other revenues |  | 75,860 |  |  | 21,672 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 97,532 |
Total revenues |  | 2,578,993 |  |  | 423,285 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 3,002,278 |
Operational expenses (a) |  | 2,044,521 |  |  | 360,903 |  |  | 2,179 |  |  | 2,407,603 |
Depreciation and amortization |  | 122,093 |  |  | 14,233 |  |  | 8,916 |  |  | 145,242 |
General and administrative |  | 37,131 |  |  | 6,722 |  |  | 89,614 |  |  | 133,467 |
Other gains and charges |  | 600 |  |  | (1,009 | ) |  | 5,173 |  |  | 4,764 |
Total operating costs and expenses |  | 2,204,345 |  |  | 380,849 |  |  | 105,882 |  |  | 2,691,076 |
Operating income |  | $ | 374,648 |  |  | $ | 42,436 |  |  | $ | (105,882 | ) |  | $ | 311,202 |
Segment assets |  | $ | 1,141,025 |  |  | $ | 161,283 |  |  | $ | 133,565 |  |  | $ | 1,435,873 |
Equity method investment (b) |  | 11,801 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 11,801 |
Payments for property and equipment |  | 114,416 |  |  | 14,408 |  |  | 11,438 |  |  | 140,262 |

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(a) | Operational expenses includes cost of sales, restaurant labor and restaurant expenses.

(b) | The equity method investment of the Mexican joint venture is included within Chili's segment assets. See Note 3 for additional disclosures.

|  | Fiscal Year Ended June 25, 2014
|  | Chili's |  | Maggiano's |  | Other |  | Consolidated
Company sales |  | $ | 2,443,950 |  |  | $ | 379,119 |  |  | $ | 0 |  |  | $ | 2,823,069 |
Franchise and other revenues |  | 65,364 |  |  | 21,062 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 86,426 |
Total revenues |  | 2,509,314 |  |  | 400,181 |  |  | 0 |  |  | 2,909,495 |
Operational expenses (a) |  | 2,005,795 |  |  | 341,870 |  |  | 2,266 |  |  | 2,349,931 |
Depreciation and amortization |  | 112,809 |  |  | 13,323 |  |  | 9,949 |  |  | 136,081 |
General and administrative |  | 34,693 |  |  | 7,145 |  |  | 90,256 |  |  | 132,094 |
Other gains and charges |  | 6,412 |  |  | 1,052 |  |  | 41,760 |  |  | 49,224 |
Total operating costs and expenses |  | 2,159,709 |  |  | 363,390 |  |  | 144,231 |  |  | 2,667,330 |
Operating income |  | $ | 349,605 |  |  | $ | 36,791 |  |  | $ | (144,231 | ) |  | $ | 242,165 |
Payments for property and equipment |  | $ | 141,709 |  |  | $ | 14,284 |  |  | $ | 5,073 |  |  | $ | 161,066 |

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(a) | Operational expenses includes cost of sales, restaurant labor and restaurant expenses.

Reconciliation of operating income to income before provision for income taxes:

|  | Fiscal Years Ended
|  | June 29, 2016 |  | June 24, 2015 |  | June 25, 2014
Operating income |  | $ | 317,476 |  |  | $ | 311,202 |  |  | $ | 242,165 |
Less interest expense |  | (32,574 | ) |  | (29,006 | ) |  | (28,091 | )
Plus other, net |  | 1,485 |  |  | 2,081 |  |  | 2,214 |
Income before provision for income taxes |  | $ | 286,387 |  |  | $ | 284,277 |  |  | $ | 216,288 |

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16.QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
The following table summarizes the unaudited consolidated quarterly results of operations for fiscal 2016 and 2015 (in thousands, except per share amounts):

| Fiscal Year 2016 Quarters Ended
| Sept. 23 |  | Dec. 23 |  | March 23 |  | June 29
Revenues | $ | 762,559 |  |  | $ | 788,610 |  |  | $ | 824,639 |  |  | $ | 881,681 |
Income before provision for income taxes | $ | 48,753 |  |  | $ | 68,272 |  |  | $ | 78,150 |  |  | $ | 91,212 |
Net income | $ | 33,207 |  |  | $ | 47,694 |  |  | $ | 57,502 |  |  | $ | 62,342 |
Basic net income per share | $ | 0.55 |  |  | $ | 0.81 |  |  | $ | 1.01 |  |  | $ | 1.12 |
Diluted net income per share | $ | 0.54 |  |  | $ | 0.80 |  |  | $ | 1.00 |  |  | $ | 1.11 |
Basic weighted average shares outstanding | 60,225 |  |  | 59,198 |  |  | 56,673 |  |  | 55,657 |
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 61,208 |  |  | 59,899 |  |  | 57,407 |  |  | 56,394 |

| Fiscal Year 2015 Quarters Ended
| Sept. 24 |  | Dec. 24 |  | March 25 |  | June 24
Revenues | $ | 711,018 |  |  | $ | 742,898 |  |  | $ | 784,215 |  |  | $ | 764,147 |
Income before provision for income taxes | $ | 47,814 |  |  | $ | 58,744 |  |  | $ | 96,316 |  |  | $ | 81,403 |
Net income | $ | 32,738 |  |  | $ | 41,306 |  |  | $ | 65,427 |  |  | $ | 57,223 |
Basic net income per share | $ | 0.51 |  |  | $ | 0.65 |  |  | $ | 1.04 |  |  | $ | 0.94 |
Diluted net income per share | $ | 0.49 |  |  | $ | 0.64 |  |  | $ | 1.02 |  |  | $ | 0.92 |
Basic weighted average shares outstanding | 64,668 |  |  | 63,590 |  |  | 62,891 |  |  | 61,132 |
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 66,263 |  |  | 64,963 |  |  | 64,091 |  |  | 62,294 |

Net income for fiscal 2016 included restaurant impairment charges of $0.5 million, $3.4 million and $6.7 million recorded in the second, third and fourth quarters, respectively. We also recorded additional lease and other costs associated with closed restaurants of $3.8 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 related to restaurants closed in prior years. Severance charges of $2.2 million, $0.2 million and $0.9 million were incurred in the first, second and fourth quarters of fiscal 2016, respectively. We incurred expenses of $1.2 million and $0.2 million in the second and fourth quarters, respectively, to reserve for royalties, rent and other outstanding amounts related to a bankrupt franchisee. Additionally, we recorded charges of $0.6 million and $0.1 million in the first and third quarters of fiscal 2016, respectively, for acquisition costs incurred as part of completing the acquisition of Pepper Dining. Net income also included net gains of $2.0 million and $1.2 million related to litigation in the second and fourth quarters, respectively. We also recorded gains on the sale of several properties of $1.8 million and $1.1 million in the first and third quarters of fiscal 2016, respectively.
Net income for fiscal 2015 included a net gain of $2.8 million related to litigation which included antitrust litigation settlement proceeds of $8.6 million, partially offset by a charge of $5.8 million to adjust our previous reserve estimate of final settlement amounts related to various litigation matters. We recorded a charge of $1.1 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 for acquisition costs incurred prior to completing the acquisition of Pepper Dining. Long-lived asset impairment charges of $0.7 million and $1.5 million were recorded in the second and fourth quarters, respectively. Additionally, net income included lease termination charges of $0.9 million, $0.5 million and $0.5 million in the first, second and fourth quarters of fiscal 2015, respectively, related to restaurants closed in the current year. Severance charges of $0.3 million and $0.9 million were incurred in the second and fourth quarters of fiscal 2015, respectively.
17. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent to the end of the fiscal year, an additional $70.0 million was borrowed from the $750 million revolving credit facility primarily to fund share repurchases. We also made a $20.0 million payment on the revolving credit facility. Subsequent to the end of the fiscal year, we repurchased 699,000 shares for approximately $33.7 million as part of our share repurchase program. We also repurchased approximately 51,000 shares for $2.8 million to satisfy team member tax withholding obligations on the vesting of primarily restricted stock units.
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On August 18, 2016, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share effective with the September 2016 dividend.
18. EFFECT OF NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (Topic 718). This update was issued as part of the FASB’s simplification initiative and affects all entities that issue share-based payment awards to their employees. The amendments in this update cover such areas as the recognition of excess tax benefits and deficiencies, the classification of those excess tax benefits on the statement of cash flows, an accounting policy election for forfeitures, the amount an employer can withhold to cover income taxes and still qualify for equity classification and the classification of those taxes paid on the statement of cash flows. This update is effective for annual and interim periods for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, which will require us to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. This update will be applied either prospectively, retrospectively or using a cumulative effect transition method, depending on the area covered in this update. We have not yet determined the effect of this update on our ongoing financial reporting.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). This update requires a lessee to recognize on the balance sheet a liability to make lease payments and a corresponding right-of-use asset. The update also requires additional disclosures about the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. This update is effective for annual and interim periods for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, which will require us to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of fiscal 2020. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. This update will be applied on a modified retrospective basis. We have not yet determined the effect of this update on our ongoing financial reporting.
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. This update requires that debt issuance costs be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the associated debt liability. This update is effective for annual and interim periods for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, which will require us to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. This update will be applied on a retrospective basis. The adoption of this update will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. Our current balance of debt issuance costs was approximately $3.3 million at the end of fiscal 2016.
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-05, Customer's Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement. This update provides guidance to customers about whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license and the related accounting treatment. This update is effective for annual and interim periods for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, which will require us to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. This update may be applied prospectively for all arrangements entered into or materially modified after the effective date or on a retrospective basis. We do not expect the adoption of this update to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). The FASB has subsequently amended this update by issuing additional ASU's that provide clarification and further guidance around areas identified as potential implementation issues. These updates provide a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. These updates also require additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14 delaying the effective date of adoption. These updates are now effective for annual and interim periods for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, which will require us to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. Early application in fiscal 2018 is permitted. These updates permit the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. We do not believe the standard will impact our recognition of revenue from company-owned restaurants or our recognition of royalty fees from franchisees. We are continuing to evaluate the impact the adoption of this standard will have on the recognition of other less significant revenue transactions.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Shareholders
Brinker International, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Brinker International, Inc. and subsidiaries as of June 29, 2016 and June 24, 2015, and the related consolidated statements of comprehensive income, shareholders' (deficit) equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 29, 2016. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Brinker International, Inc. and subsidiaries as of June 29, 2016 and June 24, 2015, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 29, 2016, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Brinker International, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting as of June 29, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) and our report dated August 29, 2016 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Dallas, TX
August 29, 2016
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Shareholders
Brinker International, Inc.:
We have audited Brinker International, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting as of June 29, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Brinker International, Inc.'s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, Brinker International, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 29, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
We 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 29, 2016 and June 24, 2015, and the related consolidated statements of comprehensive income, shareholders' (deficit) equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 29, 2016, and our report dated August 29, 2016 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Dallas, TX
August 29, 2016
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MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Management is responsible for the reliability of the consolidated financial statements and related notes, which have been prepared in conformity with U. S. generally accepted accounting principles and include amounts based upon our estimates and judgments, as required. The consolidated financial statements have been audited and reported on by our independent registered public accounting firm, KPMG LLP, who were given free access to all financial records and related data, including minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors and Committees of the Board. We believe that the representations made to the independent registered public accounting firm were valid and appropriate.
We maintain a system of internal control over financial reporting designed to provide reasonable assurance of the reliability of the consolidated financial statements. Our internal audit function monitors and reports on the adequacy of the compliance of the internal control system and appropriate actions are taken to address control deficiencies and other opportunities for improving the system as they are identified. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, which is comprised solely of outside directors, provides oversight to the financial reporting process through periodic meetings with our independent registered public accounting firm, internal auditors, and management. Both our independent registered public accounting firm and internal auditors have free access to the Audit Committee. Although no cost-effective internal control system will preclude all errors and irregularities, we believe our internal control over financial reporting as of and for the year ended June 29, 2016 provide reasonable assurance that the consolidated financial statements are reliable.
MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. We have assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on our assessment, we concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of June 29, 2016.
Because of inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projection of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies and procedures may deteriorate.
The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of June 29, 2016 has been audited by KPMG LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in its attestation report which is included herein.
/s/ WYMAN T. ROBERTS
WYMAN T. ROBERTS
President and Chief Executive Officer
/s/ THOMAS J. EDWARDS, JR
THOMAS J. EDWARDS, JR
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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