Aramark CEO granted 918 dividend equivalent shares

Aramark’s CEO John J. Zillmer received additional shares via dividend equivalent rights tied to existing equity awards, modestly increasing his direct holdings.

Available on EDGAR 09/10/2026 - 04:21 PM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/10/2026 - 04:20 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Aramark (ARMK) reported that Chief Executive Officer and director John J. Zillmer acquired 918.023 shares of common stock on September 9, 2026 through a grant of dividend equivalent rights tied to previously granted restricted stock units and performance stock units. Following this award, he holds 1,021,791.73 shares of Aramark common stock directly, with these dividend equivalents vesting on the same schedules as the underlying awards.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 918.023 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider ZILLMER JOHN J

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1	918.023	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,021,791.73 shares (Direct)

Holdings Before and After: Common Stock, 1,020,873.707 to 1,021,791.73 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Represents dividend equivalent rights in connection with the Issuer's quarterly dividend and accrued to the reporting person on restricted stock units and previously granted performance stock units that were determined to be earned held by the reporting person. These dividend equivalent rights vest on the same schedules as the underlying awards.

Key Figures

Shares acquired: 918.023 shares Per-share price: $0.00 per share Holdings after transaction: 1,021,791.73 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares acquired 918.023 shares Dividend equivalent rights granted on September 9, 2026

Per-share price $0.00 per share Grant of dividend equivalent rights, not an open-market purchase

Holdings after transaction 1,021,791.73 shares Direct Aramark common stock held by John J. Zillmer after the award

Transaction date September 9, 2026 Date dividend equivalent rights were credited

Key Terms

dividend equivalent rights, restricted stock units, performance stock units

3 terms

dividend equivalent rights financial

"Represents dividend equivalent rights in connection with the Issuer's quarterly dividend"

Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.

restricted stock units financial

"accrued to the reporting person on restricted stock units and previously"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

performance stock units financial

"on restricted stock units and previously granted performance stock units"

Performance stock units are a type of company award that grants employees shares of stock only if certain performance goals are met. They motivate employees to work toward specific company achievements, aligning their interests with those of shareholders. For investors, they can influence a company's future stock supply and reflect management’s confidence in reaching key targets.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Aramark (ARMK) disclose for John J. Zillmer?

Aramark disclosed that CEO and director John J. Zillmer acquired 918.023 shares of common stock on September 9, 2026 through a grant of dividend equivalent rights related to his existing restricted stock units and earned performance stock units.

How many Aramark (ARMK) shares does CEO John J. Zillmer hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported grant, John J. Zillmer directly holds 1,021,791.73 shares of Aramark common stock, including the additional shares from the dividend equivalent rights that accrued on his outstanding equity awards.

What is a dividend equivalent right in the context of Aramark (ARMK)’s Form 4 filing?

The filing states that the transaction represents dividend equivalent rights that accrued on restricted stock units and previously granted performance stock units, in connection with Aramark’s quarterly dividend, and that these rights vest on the same schedules as the underlying awards.

Did Aramark’s CEO pay a purchase price for the 918.023 shares reported on this Form 4?

No cash purchase price is reported. The transaction shows 918.023 shares acquired at a per-share price of $0.00, reflecting a grant of dividend equivalent rights rather than an open-market buy or sale.

Was the Aramark (ARMK) insider transaction made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The filing indicates that the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed, and no footnote states that the transaction was made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, so no such plan is reported for this award.

What type of ownership does John J. Zillmer report for his Aramark (ARMK) shares?

The Form 4 reports that the 1,021,791.73 shares of Aramark common stock held after the transaction are owned on a direct basis by John J. Zillmer.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

ZILLMER JOHN J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ARAMARK

2400 MARKET STREET

(Street)

PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA 19103

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Aramark [ ARMK ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/09/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	09/09/2026		A		918.023(1)	A	$0	1,021,791.73	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents dividend equivalent rights in connection with the Issuer's quarterly dividend and accrued to the reporting person on restricted stock units and previously granted performance stock units that were determined to be earned held by the reporting person. These dividend equivalent rights vest on the same schedules as the underlying awards.

Remarks:

	/s/ Ryan S. Spengler, as Attorney-in-fact	09/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)