Aramark Director Greg Creed Acquires Retainer Shares via DSUs
Aramark
Subscribe to track ARMK
Premium users can add ticker alerts and receive realtime notification updates.
Filing Summary
# SEC Form 4: Aramark (ARMK)
**Insider:** Creed Greg
**Role:** Director
**Transaction Date:** 2026-10-09
**Transaction Type:** Acquisition (Grant / Retainer Deferral)
**Shares Transacted:** 614 @ $54.94
**Total Value:** $33,733.16
**Shares Held After:** 68,846.08 (Direct) | 12,475 (Indirect)
**Significance:** Low (Routine Director Compensation Deferral)
Comprehensive Analysis
Executive Summary
On October 13, 2026, Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) director Greg Creed filed a Form 4 disclosing the acquisition of 614 shares of common stock on October 9, 2026. The transaction represents a grant of fully vested deferred stock units (DSUs) under the company's director compensation program, priced at $54.94 per share for an aggregate value of approximately $33,733.
Transaction Details
- Security: Common Stock (Fully Vested Deferred Stock Units)
- Transaction Code: A (Award / Grant)
- Volume: 614 shares
- Execution Price: $54.94
- Nature of Acquisition: Director fee deferral; Mr. Creed elected to defer his cash retainer into DSUs, payable in shares of common stock starting seven months following departure from the Board.
- Direct Ownership Post-Transaction: 68,846.076 shares
- Indirect Ownership Post-Transaction: 12,475 shares held via Trust
Market Impact & Significance
This acquisition carries Low trading significance as it represents standard director equity compensation rather than a discretionary open-market purchase. However, the election to receive compensation in equity rather than cash continues to align the director's financial interests with long-term shareholders.
Get Real-Time Alerts
Join our community to receive instant notifications when high-significance filings are published
Important Disclaimer
This content is drawn from public SEC filings and may contain errors. It is for informational purposes only and is not investment, legal, or tax advice.
Nothing here is a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security. Do your own due diligence.