SCHEDULE 13G/A: Farallon Capital Updates Passive Stake in Aramark to 6.1%

Farallon Capital and its affiliated entities have filed an amended Schedule 13G, disclosing a passive beneficial ownership of 6.1% in Aramark's common stock as of March 31, 2025.

Summary

• Farallon Capital Partners, L.P. and its various affiliated funds (collectively, the "Farallon Funds") have filed an Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G regarding their beneficial ownership of Aramark common stock.
• As of March 31, 2025, the Farallon Funds, along with their general partners and managing members, collectively beneficially own 16,241,996 shares of Aramark common stock.
• This aggregate beneficial ownership represents 6.1% of Aramark's outstanding common stock.
• The filing explicitly states that the securities were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of Aramark, nor in connection with any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under Rule 14a-11.
• Farallon Partners, L.L.C., as the general partner of several Farallon Funds, is deemed a beneficial owner of 15,911,934 shares, representing 6% of the class.
• Individual managing members and senior managing members of Farallon Capital entities, including Joshua J. Dapice, Philip D. Dreyfuss, Hannah E. Dunn, Richard B. Fried, Varun N. Gehani, Nicolas Giauque, David T. Kim, Michael G. Linn, Patrick (Cheng) Luo, Rajiv A. Patel, Thomas G. Roberts, Jr., Edric C. Saito, William Seybold, Daniel S. Short, Andrew J. M. Spokes, John R. Warren, and Mark C. Wehrly, are each deemed beneficial owners of 16,241,996 shares, representing 6.1% of the class, due to their shared voting and dispositive power over the Farallon Funds' holdings.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a factual disclosure of beneficial ownership and does not contain information that would indicate a positive or negative sentiment regarding the issuer's performance or outlook.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure by an institutional investor, Farallon Capital, updating its passive ownership stake in Aramark. It does not provide insights into broader industry trends or competitive dynamics within the food services and facilities management sector.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding a significant institutional investor's passive stake in Aramark, confirming Farallon Capital's continued interest as a shareholder without intent to influence control.

Key Dates

Keywords

Aramark, Farallon Capital, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Common Stock, SEC Filing, Institutional Investor, Passive Investment