Vestis (NYSE: VSTS) says CTO Grant Shih will leave executive role October 7

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vestis Corporation reported that Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Grant Shih will leave his position, effective October 7, 2025. The company states there is no disagreement between Mr. Shih and Vestis regarding its operations, policies, or practices, suggesting the departure is not tied to a dispute over company direction. Mr. Shih will receive separation benefits consistent with a termination other than for cause under his amended and restated employment agreement dated April 2, 2024.

Insights

Corporate governance and leadership transitions analyst

Vestis discloses CTO Grant Shih’s departure with no stated dispute.

Vestis Corporation has disclosed that Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Grant Shih will leave his role effective October 7, 2025. The company explicitly notes there is no disagreement between Shih and Vestis regarding operations, policies, or practices, which frames this as a non‑dispute transition rather than a conflict over strategy or reporting.

The separation terms are tied to an amended and restated employment agreement dated April 2, 2024, and treated as a termination other than for cause. This implies he is eligible for predefined separation benefits, which are governed by that agreement, though specific amounts are not detailed in the excerpt.

Leadership continuity in technology functions may be an area of interest until Vestis identifies its next CTO or alternative structure, but any operational impact or successor plans are not described in the provided content.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

October 3, 2025

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

Vestis Corporation

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware	001-41783	92-2573927
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1035 Alpharetta Street, Suite 2100,
Roswell, Georgia		30075
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

(470) 226-3655

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of Each Exchange on which Registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	VSTS	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

         Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.          ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On October 3, 2025, Vestis Corporation (the “Company” or “Vestis”) determined that Grant Shih, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, will leave his position with the Company, effective October 7, 2025.  There is no disagreement between Mr. Shih and the Company regarding the Company’s operations, policies or practices.  Mr. Shih will receive such separation benefits as are consistent with a termination other than for cause in accordance with Mr. Shih’s Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with the Company dated April 2, 2024.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			Vestis Corporation
	Date:	October 8, 2025	By:	/s/ André C. Bouchard
			Name:	André C. Bouchard
			Title:	Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Secretary

FAQ

What executive change did Vestis (VSTS) disclose on October 3, 2025?

Vestis disclosed that Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Grant Shih will leave his position with the company, effective October 7, 2025.

Did Vestis (VSTS) report any disagreement with CTO Grant Shih?

No. Vestis states there is no disagreement between Mr. Shih and the company regarding its operations, policies or practices.

When is Grant Shih’s departure from Vestis (VSTS) effective?

His departure as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer is effective on October 7, 2025.

What separation benefits will outgoing CTO Grant Shih receive from Vestis (VSTS)?

Mr. Shih will receive separation benefits consistent with a termination other than for cause under his amended and restated employment agreement dated April 2, 2024.

What is Grant Shih’s role at Vestis (VSTS) that is ending?

He is the company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, and he will leave that position effective October 7, 2025.