Aramark (ARMK) director adds 75.633 shares via dividend equivalents

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Aramark reported a director-level insider transaction involving dividend equivalent rights on deferred stock units. On 12/17/2025, the reporting person acquired 75.633 shares of Aramark common stock at a price of $ 0, reflecting shares credited as dividend equivalents rather than an open-market purchase. Following this transaction, the insider beneficially owns 23,868.516 shares in direct form. The filing explains that these dividend equivalent rights arise from the issuer's quarterly dividend and vest on the same schedules as the underlying deferred stock unit awards.

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).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

LOPEZ PATRICIA E

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ARAMARK

2400 MARKET STREET

(Street)

PHILADELPHIA PA 19103

(City) (State) (Zip)

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
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/17/2025

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

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

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

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	12/17/2025		A		75.633(1)	A	$0	23,868.516	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 deferred stock units 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	12/18/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Aramark (ARMK) report on 12/17/2025?

Aramark reported that a director-level insider acquired 75.633 shares of common stock on 12/17/2025. The shares were credited as dividend equivalent rights tied to deferred stock units, rather than bought in the market.

At what price were the Aramark (ARMK) shares credited in this Form 4 filing?

The 75.633 Aramark common shares were credited at a price of $ 0, reflecting that they are dividend equivalent rights associated with deferred stock units, not cash purchases.

How many Aramark (ARMK) shares does the reporting person own after this transaction?

After the 12/17/2025 transaction, the reporting person beneficially owns 23,868.516 shares of Aramark common stock, held in direct ownership form.

What are the dividend equivalent rights referenced in the Aramark (ARMK) Form 4?

The Form 4 states that the 75.633 shares represent dividend equivalent rights that accrued in connection with Aramark's quarterly dividend on deferred stock units. These rights vest on the same schedules as the underlying awards.

Does the Aramark (ARMK) Form 4 involve derivative securities?

The filing includes a section for derivative securities, but the provided content does not list any specific derivative transactions. The detailed transaction disclosed is in Table I for common stock.

What is the reporting persons relationship to Aramark (ARMK) in this Form 4?

The Form 4 identifies the reporting person as a Director of Aramark. The box for director is checked, while other roles such as 10% owner or officer are not checked.