Aramark (ARMK) CEO adds 1,265 dividend-equivalent share rights

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Aramark Chief Executive Officer John J. Zillmer reported an automatic acquisition of 1,265.239 shares of common stock-equivalent rights on March 4, 2026. These are dividend equivalent rights that accrued on his restricted stock units from Aramark’s quarterly dividend and vest on the same schedules as the underlying awards.

After this grant, Zillmer’s directly held common stock and related rights total 1,019,900.083 shares.

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^*

ZILLMER JOHN J

(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
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/04/2026

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	03/04/2026		A		1,265.239(1)	A	$0	1,019,900.083	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. These dividend equivalent rights vest on the same schedules as the underlying awards.

Remarks:

	/s/ Ryan S. Spengler, as Attorney-in-fact	03/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

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

Aramark reported that CEO John J. Zillmer acquired 1,265.239 common stock-equivalent rights on March 4, 2026. These dividend equivalent rights were granted in connection with the company’s quarterly dividend on his existing restricted stock unit awards and involve no cash purchase.

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

Following this transaction, John J. Zillmer directly holds 1,019,900.083 Aramark common shares and related rights. This total reflects the additional 1,265.239 dividend equivalent rights that accrued on his restricted stock units from the issuer’s quarterly dividend as described in the filing.

What are the 1,265.239 dividend equivalent rights reported for Aramark (ARMK) CEO?

The 1,265.239 units are dividend equivalent rights tied to Aramark restricted stock units held by CEO John J. Zillmer. They accrue when the company pays its quarterly dividend and are designed to mirror dividends on underlying shares without requiring a separate cash investment.

When do the new dividend equivalent rights for Aramark (ARMK) CEO vest?

The dividend equivalent rights granted to Aramark CEO John J. Zillmer vest on the same schedules as the underlying restricted stock unit awards. This means their vesting follows the original RSU timelines already in place, rather than introducing a separate vesting schedule.

Did Aramark (ARMK) CEO John J. Zillmer buy these shares on the open market?

No, the Form 4 describes the transaction as a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market purchase. The 1,265.239 units are dividend equivalent rights automatically accrued on existing restricted stock units due to Aramark’s quarterly dividend, at a reported price of $0.0000 per unit.