Aramark (ARMK) CEO receives 973.624 dividend-equivalent share rights

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Aramark Chief Executive Officer John J. Zillmer reported an acquisition of 973.624 shares of common stock-equivalent rights on a Form 4. These represent dividend equivalent rights that accrued on his existing restricted stock units and previously granted performance stock units in connection with Aramark’s quarterly dividend.

The dividend equivalent rights will vest on the same schedules as the underlying restricted stock unit and performance stock unit awards. After this award, Zillmer directly holds a reported total of 1,020,873.707 shares of Aramark common stock, including these newly credited rights.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider ZILLMER JOHN J

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	973.624	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,020,873.707 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Dividend equivalent rights granted: 973.624 shares Shares held after transaction: 1,020,873.707 shares Grant price per share: $0.0000 per share +2 more

5 metrics

Dividend equivalent rights granted 973.624 shares Grant/award acquisition on common stock equivalents

Shares held after transaction 1,020,873.707 shares Direct Aramark common stock holdings after Form 4

Grant price per share $0.0000 per share Dividend equivalent rights credited at no cash cost

Transaction date 2026-06-03 Date of credited dividend equivalent rights

Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition of stock-equivalent rights

Key Terms

dividend equivalent rights, restricted stock units, performance stock units, vest on the same schedules

4 terms

dividend equivalent rights financial

"Represents dividend equivalent rights in connection with the Issuer's quarterly dividend and accrued to the reporting person"

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 granted performance stock units"

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

"restricted stock units and previously granted performance stock units that were determined to be earned held by the reporting person"

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.

vest on the same schedules financial

"These dividend equivalent rights vest on the same schedules as the underlying awards"

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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).

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 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)
06/03/2026

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	06/03/2026		A		973.624(1)	A	$0	1,020,873.707	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	06/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

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

Aramark reported that CEO John J. Zillmer acquired 973.624 common stock-equivalent dividend rights. These rights accrued on his existing restricted stock units and performance stock units as a result of Aramark’s quarterly dividend and were reported on a Form 4 filing.

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

Following the transaction, John J. Zillmer is reported to directly hold 1,020,873.707 Aramark common shares. This total includes the newly credited 973.624 dividend equivalent rights tied to his restricted stock units and performance stock unit awards.

What are the 973.624 dividend equivalent rights reported by Aramark (ARMK)?

The 973.624 dividend equivalent rights are additional common stock-equivalent units accrued from Aramark’s quarterly dividend. They are linked to Zillmer’s restricted stock units and earned performance stock units and follow the same vesting schedules as the underlying equity awards.

Do the dividend equivalent rights for Aramark’s CEO vest immediately?

No, the dividend equivalent rights do not vest immediately. According to the filing, these 973.624 rights vest on the same schedules as the underlying restricted stock units and previously granted, earned performance stock units already held by CEO John J. Zillmer.

Did Aramark’s CEO buy or sell any shares on the open market in this Form 4?

The Form 4 does not report any open-market purchases or sales. It shows an acquisition coded as a grant or award, reflecting 973.624 dividend equivalent rights credited to CEO John J. Zillmer at a price of $0.0000 per share.

What transaction code was used in Aramark (ARMK) CEO’s Form 4 filing?

The transaction code was "A," indicating a grant, award, or other acquisition. This code applies to the 973.624 dividend equivalent rights credited to CEO John J. Zillmer, which are tied to his existing equity awards and Aramark’s quarterly dividend.