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Core Insights - Aisera has appointed Gary Pelczar as Vice President of Channels and Alliances to enhance its strategic partnerships and expand its market reach [1][2][3] - Pelczar brings over a decade of experience in developing strategic alliances, having previously held key roles at Voltron Data and Devo, where he achieved significant revenue growth [2][3] - Aisera's Agentic AI platform is positioned to transform enterprise technology and drive sustained growth through synergistic partnerships [3][4] Company Overview - Aisera is a provider of agentic AI platforms aimed at improving work experiences, productivity, and reducing operational costs for businesses [4] - Founded in 2017, Aisera is supported by prominent investors such as Goldman Sachs and Cisco Ventures, and its solutions are utilized by major brands and Fortune 500 companies [5][6] - The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with a global presence across multiple countries including the USA, Greece, India, Canada, UK, and France [6]

Revenue and Income - Revenue for the three months ended December 27, 2024, was $4,552,086, an increase of 3.3% compared to $4,407,765 for the same period in 2023[16] - Net income attributable to Aramark stockholders for the three months ended December 27, 2024, was $105,619, significantly up from $28,536 in the prior year, representing a growth of 270.5%[16] - Operating income increased to $217,264 for the three months ended December 27, 2024, compared to $166,950 for the same period in 2023, reflecting a rise of 30.1%[16] - Earnings per share attributable to Aramark stockholders increased to $0.40 for the three months ended December 27, 2024, compared to $0.11 for the same period in 2023, a growth of 263.6%[16] - The company reported a comprehensive income of $76,699 for the three months ended December 27, 2024, compared to $6,353 for the same period in 2023, an increase of 1,109.5%[19] Cash and Liabilities - Total current liabilities decreased to $3,496,855 as of December 27, 2024, down from $4,214,210 as of September 27, 2024, a reduction of 17.0%[13] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were $484,149, down from $672,483 at the end of the previous quarter, a decrease of 28.0%[13] - Cash flows from operating activities resulted in a net cash used of $587,152 for the three months ended December 27, 2024, compared to $657,077 for the same period in 2023, a decrease of 10.6%[21] - The company incurred interest expenses of $75,804 for the three months ended December 27, 2024, down from $114,562 in the same period last year, a reduction of 33.8%[16] - As of December 27, 2024, long-term borrowings net totaled $4,976.9 million, an increase from $4,307.2 million as of September 27, 2024[61] Equity and Stockholder Information - Total stockholders' equity increased to $3,081,884 as of December 27, 2024, compared to $3,038,974 as of September 27, 2024, an increase of 1.4%[13] - The company declared dividends of $0.105 per share, totaling $29,858,000 for the period[23] - The Company had $1,158.1 million of availability under the senior secured revolving credit facility as of December 27, 2024[62] - The share repurchase program allows for the repurchase of up to $500.0 million of Aramark's outstanding common stock, with $0.9 million spent on repurchasing 24,743 shares during the three months ended December 27, 2024[83] Segment Performance - The company operates in two reportable segments: Food and Support Services United States and Food and Support Services International, with the U.S. being the largest market[27] - FSS United States segment revenue increased by approximately 2.7% to $3,301.0 million, driven by base business growth and contract price increases[119] - FSS International segment revenue rose by approximately 4.7% to $1,251.1 million, with growth attributed to volume increases and net new business, despite a 5.1% negative impact from foreign currency translation[121] Financial Adjustments and Accounting - The company is currently assessing the impact of new accounting standards on its financial statement disclosures, effective for fiscal years 2025 and beyond[30][32][33] - The company recognized $224.3 million of revenue that was included in deferred income at the beginning of the period[78] - The contingent consideration liability related to the Union Supply acquisition was adjusted to $11.1 million, expected to be fully paid out in Q2 of fiscal 2025[97] - Recent accounting standard updates are detailed in the condensed consolidated financial statements[151] Risk Management and Compliance - The company continues to manage operating costs and interest rate risks amid elevated market interest rates and inflationary pressures[105] - The maximum Consolidated Secured Debt Ratio is set at 5.125x, with non-compliance potentially leading to immediate repayment requirements[22] - The minimum Interest Coverage Ratio is established at 2.000x, which is necessary for incurring additional indebtedness and making restricted payments[22] - The company is engaged in informal settlement discussions regarding environmental law violations, which are not expected to materially affect financial conditions[157] Miscellaneous - The balance of accumulated other comprehensive loss increased from $(132,457,000) on September 27, 2024, to $(161,377,000) on December 27, 2024, indicating a decline in comprehensive income[38] - The company has not experienced any material changes in market risk associated with debt obligations from September 27, 2024, to December 27, 2024[152] - Management has concluded that disclosure controls and procedures are functioning effectively, providing reasonable assurance for timely reporting[153] - There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in the previous annual report[159]

Q1 Fiscal 2025 Earnings Results F E B R U A R Y 4 , 2 0 2 5 Q1 2025 Earnings Results Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect our current expectations as to future events based on certain assumptions and include any statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements under the heading ...

Financial Performance - Operating Income increased by 30% year-over-year to $217 million, with Adjusted Operating Income (AOI) growing by 13% to $258 million[5]. - Consolidated revenue reached $4.6 billion, a 3% increase year-over-year, with Organic revenue growth of 5%[6]. - GAAP EPS rose by 264% to $0.39, while Adjusted EPS increased by 25% to $0.51[5]. - Revenue for the three months ended December 27, 2024, was $4,552,086, an increase of 3.3% compared to $4,407,765 for the same period in 2023[41]. - Adjusted operating income for the three months ended December 27, 2024, was $257,568, reflecting an 11.7% growth from $230,579 in the prior year[47]. - Adjusted net income attributable to Aramark stockholders for the three months ended December 27, 2024, was $136,934, up 25.8% from $108,802 in the same period last year[50]. - Earnings per share (EPS) for the three months ended December 27, 2024, was $0.51, representing a 23.8% increase from $0.41 in the prior year[50]. - Total revenue for Aramark and subsidiaries reached $4,552,086, with a reported growth of 3.3% compared to the previous year[62]. Acquisitions and Investments - The company completed the acquisition of Quantum Cost Consultancy Group, enhancing its Global Supply Chain spend to over $20.5 billion[12]. - Aramark initiated a $500 million share repurchase program, having repurchased over 645,000 shares for approximately $25 million[9]. Future Outlook - The company expects organic revenue growth of 9.5% and Adjusted Operating Income growth of 18% for fiscal 2025[15]. - Aramark anticipates achieving Net New business growth of 4% to 5% of prior year revenue, with retention levels above 95%[11]. - The company continues to focus on market expansion and new product development strategies to drive future growth[62]. - The company anticipates continued growth and improvement in financial performance, despite potential risks from economic conditions and geopolitical events[39]. Cash Flow and Debt Management - The company reported a cash availability of over $1.7 billion at quarter-end[9]. - The company plans to fully repay $552 million of Senior Notes due April 2025 and refinance certain term loans to 2030[13]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were $484,149, a decrease from $672,483 at the end of the previous quarter[42]. - Net cash provided by financing activities was $642,698, compared to a net cash used of $779,003 in the same period last year[45]. - The company reported a net cash used in operating activities of $587,152, an improvement from $657,077 in the prior year[45]. Segment Performance - FSS United States revenue grew by 3% to $3.301 billion, while FSS International revenue increased by 5% to $1.251 billion[7]. - Operating income growth for FSS United States was 10.8% and for FSS International was 16.1% for the three months ended December 27, 2024[47]. - Adjusted revenue growth (organic) for FSS International was 9.8% for the three months ended December 27, 2024[47]. - Food segment revenue increased to $3,926,762, showing a growth of 4.7% compared to the same period last year[62]. - Facilities segment revenue was $625,324, with a year-over-year growth of 2.7%[62]. - FSS United States food revenue reported a growth of 4.8%, while FSS International food revenue grew by 10.0%[62]. - The total revenue for FSS International was $1,251,070, reflecting a growth of 4.7%[62]. Financial Ratios and Metrics - Interest expense, net decreased to $75,804, down 33.9% from $114,562 in the previous year[41]. - Total current liabilities decreased to $3,496,855 from $4,214,210, indicating improved liquidity[42]. - Net debt to covenant adjusted EBITDA ratio improved to 4.0 for the twelve months ended December 27, 2024, down from 4.5 in the prior year[52]. - Free cash flow for the three months ended December 27, 2024, was $(704,940), compared to $(768,278) for the same period in 2023, indicating an improvement of $63,338[60].

Aramark (ARMK) FY 2025 Annual General Meeting January 24, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Stephen Sadove - Non-Executive Chairman of the BoardHarold Dichter - Senior VP, Deputy General Counsel & Secretary Stephen Sadove Good morning, everyone. Welcome to the Annual Meeting of Aramark shareholders. I'm Stephen Sadoff, Chairman of the Board of Aramark. I'll serve as today's Chairman of the meeting. Assisting me with our meeting is Harold Dichter, Secretary of Aramark. We're continuing our practice of ha ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ___________________________________________ FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ___________________________________________ For the fiscal year ended September 27, 2024 Commission File Number: 001-36223 | --- | --- | --- | |-----------------------------------------------------|------- ...

Revenue Growth - Revenue increased by 8% year-over-year to $17.4 billion, with organic revenue growth of 10%[6][8] - Revenue for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2024, was $17,400,701, compared to $16,083,212 for the previous year, representing an 8.2% increase[51] - Revenue growth (as reported) for Aramark and Subsidiaries was 8.2% for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2024, reaching $17,400,701 thousand[59] - Adjusted revenue growth (organic) for Aramark and Subsidiaries was 9.9% for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2024, reaching $17,675,907 thousand[59] - Revenue growth (as reported) for the three months ended September 27, 2024, was 5.2% for Aramark and Subsidiaries, reaching $4,416,947 thousand[60] - Adjusted revenue growth (organic) for the three months ended September 27, 2024, was 6.9% for Aramark and Subsidiaries, reaching $4,489,325 thousand[60] Operating Income and Margins - Operating income rose by 13% to $707 million, and Adjusted Operating Income (AOI) grew by 20% to $882 million[9] - Adjusted operating income for Aramark and Subsidiaries increased by 18.8% to $882,218 thousand for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2024[59] - Adjusted operating income margin (constant currency) for Aramark and Subsidiaries was 5.1% for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2024[59] - Adjusted operating income for the three months ended September 27, 2024, increased by 7.2% to $271,371 thousand for Aramark and Subsidiaries[60] - Adjusted operating income margin (constant currency) for the three months ended September 27, 2024, was 6.1% for Aramark and Subsidiaries[60] Earnings Per Share (EPS) - GAAP EPS decreased by 42% to $0.99, while Adjusted EPS increased by 35% to $1.55[10] - Basic earnings per share attributable to Aramark stockholders from Continuing Operations was $1.00 for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2024, down from $1.72 in the previous year[51] - Diluted earnings per share attributable to Aramark stockholders from Continuing Operations was $0.99 for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2024, down from $1.71 in the previous year[51] - Adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS) for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2024, was $1.55, a 76.1% increase from $0.88 in the previous year[61] - Adjusted Earnings Per Share (Constant Currency) for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2024, was $1.56, a 35.0% increase from $1.16 in the previous year[61] Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow - Net cash from operations increased by 42% to $727 million, and Free Cash Flow surged by 121% to $323 million[17] - Net cash provided by operating activities of Continuing Operations was $726,514 for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2024, up from $511,647 in the previous year[58] - Free Cash Flow for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2024, was $323.0 million, compared to $146.2 million in the previous year[65] - Net cash provided by operating activities of Continuing Operations for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2024, was $726.5 million, up from $511.6 million in the previous year[65] - Net purchases of property and equipment and other for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2024, were $403.5 million, compared to $365.5 million in the previous year[65] Leverage and Debt - The company's leverage ratio improved by 50 basis points to 3.4x, with over $2.6 billion in cash availability[18] - The company expects to reduce its leverage ratio to approximately 3.0x in fiscal 2025[27] - Net Debt to Covenant Adjusted EBITDA ratio improved to 3.4 for the twelve months ended September 27, 2024, from 3.9 in the previous year[63] - Effect of debt repayments includes $23.9 million for fiscal 2024 related to the repayment of Senior Notes due 2025[43] Dividends and Share Repurchases - Quarterly dividend increased by 11% to $0.105 per share[19] - The company authorized a new $500 million share repurchase program[23] Business Wins and Outlook - Annualized gross new business wins totaled more than $1.4 billion, representing 9% of prior year revenue[21] - Fiscal 2025 outlook includes organic revenue growth of 7.5% to 9.5%, AOI growth of 15% to 18%, and Adjusted EPS growth of 23% to 28%[27] Adjustments and Non-Recurring Items - Adjusted Revenue (Organic) represents revenue adjusted to eliminate the impact of currency translation[32] - Adjusted Operating Income adjusted for severance and other charges, including $6.8 million for Q4 2024 and $13.0 million for fiscal 2024[39] - Spin-off related charges include $8.8 million for fiscal 2024, primarily for accounting, legal, and advisory costs[40] - Gains, losses, and settlements impacting comparability include $18.2 million for Q4 and fiscal 2024, primarily for non-cash inventory adjustments[41] - Gain on sale of equity investments includes $25.1 million gain from the sale of the San Antonio Spurs NBA franchise for Q4 and fiscal 2024[42] - Tax impact of adjustments includes a $1.3 million benefit for Q4 2024 and a $5.8 million charge for fiscal 2024 related to the spin-off of the Uniform segment[44] - Adjusted EPS (Constant Currency) adjusted for currency translation and interest expense, net of tax, related to the $1.5 billion Senior Notes due 2025[34] - Covenant Adjusted EBITDA represents net income adjusted for interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, used for debt compliance[35] - Free Cash Flow represents net cash provided by operating activities less net purchases of property and equipment[36] Net Income and Adjusted Net Income - Net income from Continuing Operations attributable to Aramark stockholders was $262,522 for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2024, down from $447,676 in the previous year[51] - Net Income from Continuing Operations Attributable to Aramark Stockholders for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2024, was $262.5 million, compared to $447.7 million in the previous year, a decrease of 42.1%[61] - Adjusted Net Income for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2024, was $411.8 million, up 76.1% from $229.9 million in the previous year[61] - Adjusted Net Income (Constant Currency) for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2024, was $416.1 million, a 35.0% increase from $304.0 million in the previous year[61] Cash and Liabilities - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $672,483 as of September 27, 2024, from $1,927,088 as of September 29, 2023[55] - Total current liabilities decreased to $4,214,210 as of September 27, 2024, from $5,029,967 as of September 29, 2023[56] - Net cash used in investing activities of Continuing Operations was $415,862 for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2024, compared to net cash provided by investing activities of $223,658 in the previous year[58] - Net cash used in financing activities of Continuing Operations was $1,561,196 for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2024, compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $659,627 in the previous year[58] Shares Outstanding - Weighted average shares outstanding (basic) increased to 263,045 for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2024, from 260,592 in the previous year[51] Covenant Adjusted EBITDA - Covenant Adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months ended September 27, 2024, was $1.335 billion, compared to $1.607 billion in the previous year[63]

Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 11, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Felise Kissell - Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Development John Zillmer - Chief Executive Officer Jim Tarangelo - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Neil Tyler - Redburn Atlantic Josh Chan - UBS Isaac Sellhausen - Oppenheimer Andrew Steinerman - JPMorgan Lizzie Dove - Goldman Sachs Jasper Bibb - Truist Securities Faiza Alwy - Deutsche Bank Adam Parrington - Stife ...

Fiscal 2024 Earnings Results Fiscal 2024 Earnings Results N O V E M B E R 1 1 , 2 0 2 4 2 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect our current expectations as to future events based on certain assumptions and include any statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements under the he ...