Aramark EVP & CFO Exercises Options with Net Share Settlement

Executive Summary

On September 4, 2026, Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) reported a Form 4 transaction for Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer James J. Tarangelo. On September 3, 2026, Mr. Tarangelo exercised 8,852 stock options expiring on November 18, 2026, with an exercise price of $24.58 per share. To cover the exercise cost and associated tax liabilities, 6,048 shares were withheld at a market price of $56.81 per share, resulting in a net addition of 2,804 shares to his direct holdings.

Transaction Breakdown

• Option Exercise (Code M): Acquired 8,852 common shares at an exercise price of $24.58.
• Net Exercise & Tax Withholding (Code F): Disposed of 6,048 common shares at $56.81 per share to cover the exercise price and mandatory tax withholdings ($343,586.88 aggregate value).
• Post-Transaction Holdings: Following the transaction, Mr. Tarangelo directly owns 63,172.536 shares of Aramark common stock.

Market & Governance Context

This transaction represents a routine, mechanical option exercise near the option contract's expiration date (November 18, 2026). Because the insider retained the residual shares rather than conducting an open-market sale, this transaction does not convey directional sentiment regarding Aramark's future operational outlook.