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Starboard Value LP, together with its affiliates ("Starboard"), invested in the Issuer based on Starboard's belief that the Issuer is deeply undervalued and represents an attractive investment opportunity. Starboard believes that opportunities exist within the control of the Issuer's management and the board of directors (the "Board") to take actions that would create significant value for the benefit of all shareholders. Starboard has conducted extensive research on the Issuer and has reviewed the plan presented to shareholders on December 19, 2013, including the proposed separation of the Issuer's Red Lobster business. Starboard has also reviewed the Issuer's second quarter fiscal year 2014 financial results. Starboard believes that the plan outlined by management falls significantly short of the actions required to maximize shareholder value. Further, Starboard is disappointed with the continued poor financial performance of the Issuer. Starboard intends to closely monitor developments at the Issuer and engage in discussions with the Issuer, including discussions with members of management and the Board, as well as with other shareholders and interested parties. Starboard may make recommendations regarding corporate strategy, capital allocation, financial performance, and Board composition. Specifically, Starboard believes there is a significant opportunity to dramatically improve the operating performance at the Issuer, as well as opportunities to realize substantial value from the Issuer's real estate holdings and to explore other strategic options available to the Issuer to maximize shareholder value, including alternative business sale or separation transactions.