Form 4: Aramark CFO Exercises Options, Adjusts Holdings

Aramark's SVP and CFO, James J. Tarangelo, executed a net exercise of stock options, resulting in a change in his direct beneficial ownership of common stock.

Summary

• James J. Tarangelo, SVP and CFO of Aramark, exercised 7,909 stock options on September 18, 2025, at an exercise price of $23.55 per share.
• Concurrently, 6,199 shares of Common Stock were disposed of at a price of $37.645 per share to satisfy the exercise price and tax withholding obligations.
• Following these transactions, Mr. Tarangelo's direct beneficial ownership of Aramark Common Stock stands at 50,164.846 shares.
• The exercised stock options were fully vested and were set to expire on November 20, 2025.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing reports a routine insider transaction (net exercise of stock options) which is neither inherently positive nor negative for the company's operational or financial performance. It reflects standard executive compensation practices.

Positives

• The exercise of stock options indicates that the options were significantly in-the-money, with an exercise price of $23.55 compared to a disposition price of $37.645, reflecting value for the executive.
• The transaction represents a routine monetization of executive compensation, which is a standard practice.

Negatives

• The disposition of 6,199 shares, even for tax and exercise cost purposes, reduces the executive's direct equity stake in the company.

Future Outlook

This Form 4 filing is a transactional report and does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance or outlook.

Industry Context

This is a routine insider transaction filing (Form 4) and does not provide information relevant to broader industry trends or competitive analysis. It reflects an individual executive's compensation activity.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Minimal direct impact, as it's a routine executive compensation event. It may be viewed as a positive signal that options are in-the-money.
• Employees, Customers, Suppliers, Creditors: No direct impact from this transactional filing.

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Keywords

Aramark, ARMK, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Stock Options, Executive Compensation, CFO, Beneficial Ownership