Form 8-K ARMK FY2014 Earnings Release


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 12, 2014
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Aramark
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
____________________________
Delaware
001-36223
20-8236097
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
                 1101 Market Street
          Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
19107
   (Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code): (215) 238-3000
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 2.02.
Results of Operations
On November 12, 2014, Aramark (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the results of the Company’s operations for the quarter and fiscal year ended October 3, 2014. The full text of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference in this Item 2.02.
The information set forth under this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits 
 
(d)
Exhibits
Exhibit
No.
 
Description
 
 
Exhibit 99.1
 
Press release of Aramark, dated November 12, 2014, announcing results for the quarter and fiscal year ended October 3, 2014.






SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.




 
 
 
Aramark
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
November 12, 2014
 
By:
/s/ L. FREDERICK SUTHERLAND
 
 
 
Name:
L. FREDERICK SUTHERLAND
 
 
 
Title:
Executive Vice President and
 
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer





EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
No.
 
Description
 
 
Exhibit 99.1
 
Press release of Aramark, dated November 12, 2014, announcing results for the quarter and fiscal year ended October 3, 2014.



Form 8-K ARMK FY2014 FInancial Statements and Schedules


For Immediate Release
Contact:

Media Inquiries
Karen Cutler (215)238-4063
Cutler-Karen@aramark.com

Investor Inquiries
Ian Bailey (215)409-7287
Bailey-Ian@aramark.com 

Aramark Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 Results
Posts Strong Sales and Profitability Growth
***
Quarterly Dividend Increased 15%

Philadelphia, November 12, 2014 - Aramark (NYSE:ARMK), the $15 billion global provider of award-winning services in food, facilities management, and uniforms, today reported fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2014 results with strong sales and profit growth and provided an initial outlook for fiscal 2015. Additionally, the Board of Directors has approved a 15% increase in the company’s regular quarterly dividend.

53rd Week
Aramark’s 2014 Fiscal year and fourth quarter results contain an extra, or 53rd week, when compared to prior period results and forward guidance. The company’s organic sales growth calculations adjust for this week. The other metrics that the company reports such as adjusted operating income, adjusted net income, adjusted EPS and "as-reported" metrics, do not adjust for the extra week and unless otherwise noted, are presented on a 53-week basis.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

2014 sales of $14.8 billion with organic growth of 5%. Organic growth of 6% in Q4;
2014 adjusted operating income up 12% to $878 million including an estimated 2% benefit from the 53rd week, Q4 adjusted operating income up 15% including approximate 7% benefit from the extra week. 2014 and Q4 as reported operating income of $565 million and $145 million, respectively;
2014 and Q4 adjusted earnings per share of $1.51 and $0.39, respectively, both include an estimated $0.02 benefit from the 53rd week. 2014 and Q4 as reported earnings per share of $0.63 and $0.18, respectively;
Board of Directors increases regular quarterly dividend to 8.625 cents per share;
2015 Adjusted Earnings per Share expected within a range of $1.60 - $1.70.
 














"I am pleased to report a record year in 2014. We achieved strong organic growth along with double-digit increases in both operating profit and earnings per share. We continue to execute against a focused strategy to accelerate growth, activate productivity, and attract the best people and our strong results this year are reflective of this strategy. Based on this performance, our Board of Directors has meaningfully increased our dividend," said Eric J. Foss, President and Chief Executive Officer. "As we look forward to 2015, we have continued confidence that the diversity and breadth of our portfolio positions us well for sustainable growth and creation of shareholder value."
 
FISCAL 2014 RESULTS
Sales were $14.8 billion, up from $13.9 billion in 2013, with organic growth of 5%. The organic calculation of growth includes a reduction for 2014’s 53rd week of $258 million, or approximately 2%, and adjusts for adverse currency translation of $106 million. Adjusted operating income was $878 million, an increase of 12% over 2013. It is estimated that the extra week boosted total company and segment adjusted operating income growth rates by approximately 2%. Adjusted net income was $359 million or $1.51 per share, versus adjusted net income of $261 million or $1.24 per share in 2013. The extra week increased adjusted net income by an estimated 2% and adjusted earnings per share by an estimated $0.02. The diluted share count average for fiscal 2014 was 237.5 million shares, up from 209.4 million shares in fiscal 2013, primarily as a result of the company’s initial public offering in December of 2013.

On an as reported basis, sales were $14.8 billion, operating income was $565 million, net income attributable to Aramark stockholders was $149 million and earnings per share were $0.63. A reconciliation of as reported financial measures to adjusted financial measures, including changes in currency translation rates is presented below. See "Non-GAAP Measures."

FISCAL 2014 SEGMENT RESULTS

Food and Support Services - North America
Sales in the Food and Support Services - North America segment were $10.2 billion, with organic growth of 5%. Adjusted operating income for the segment was up 10%. Adjusted operating income includes the benefit of the 53rd week. As reported sales were up 7% and operating income was up 24%. Sales growth in the Education and Sports, Leisure and Corrections sectors were particularly notable as new business wins came onboard throughout the year.

Food and Support Services - International
Sales in the Food and Support Services - International segment were $3.1 billion, with organic growth of 7%. Adjusted operating income for the segment was up 25%. As reported sales were up 6% and operating income was up 56%. Organic growth in Europe increased in the low single digits from the prior year and emerging markets continued to grow in the double digits.

Uniform and Career Apparel
Sales in the Uniform and Career Apparel segment were $1.5 billion, with organic growth of 3%. Adjusted operating income for the segment was up 12%. As reported sales were up 5% and operating income was up 47%. Profitability improvement in the segment was driven by ongoing sales growth and continuing merchandise and plant productivity initiatives.

FOURTH QUARTER 2014 RESULTS
Sales were $3.9 billion versus $3.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2013, with organic growth of 6%. Sales in the quarter included non-recurring facility project work with a major North America client, which increased growth by about 2%. North America organic growth of 7% was led by Education, Healthcare Hospitality and Corrections and was boosted by the non-recurring facility project. International organic growth was 6% while organic growth in Uniform and Career Apparel was 3%.

Adjusted operating income was $228 million versus $198 million in last year’s period, an increase of 15%, with North America up 12%, International up 27% and Uniform and Career Apparel up 15%. The extra





week is estimated to comprise about 7% of the growth in the quarter. On an as reported basis, total company operating income increased 7% in the fourth quarter with North America, International and Uniform and Career Apparel increasing 13%, (5%) and 75%, respectively. North America adjusted operating income growth reflected both continued productivity initiatives and the impact of start-up costs of several large Education, Healthcare and Corrections clients. International benefited from continued strong performance in Emerging Markets while Uniform and Career Apparel continued to deliver on productivity initiatives.

Adjusted net income for the quarter was $94 million or $0.39 per share, versus adjusted net income of $78 million or $0.37 per share in the fourth quarter of 2013. The 53rd week increased adjusted net income by about 6% and adjusted earnings per share by approximately $0.02. The diluted share count in the fourth quarter was 244.3 million shares, up from 209.6 million shares in the same period last year, primarily as a result of the company’s initial public offering in December of 2013.
          
On an as reported basis for the quarter, sales were $3.9 billion, operating income was $145 million, net income attributable to Aramark stockholders was $44 million and earnings per share were $0.18. Changes in currency rates from the prior year reduced sales and operating income in the quarter. A reconciliation of as reported financial measures to adjusted financial measures, including changes in currency translation rates is presented below. See "Non-GAAP Measures."

TRANSFORMATION UPDATE
In late 2012 the company launched a transformation initiative focused on Accelerating growth, Activating productivity, and Attracting the best people. This initiative is designed to drive annual organic sales growth of 3% - 5%, adjusted operating income growth of mid to high single digits and adjusted earnings per share growth in the low double digits. Included in the first phase of this transformation was a 2013 - 2015 target of $200 - $300 million of gross productivity savings leading to $100 million of savings, net of pass-through savings to clients under client interest contracts and reinvestment in growth, people and technology. The company has achieved this target early and delivered these savings by year-end fiscal 2014.

Looking forward, the company expects to continue programs related to food, labor and SG&A initiatives and has identified additional programs in these areas, including development of a more standardized in-unit organizational structure, supply chain and menu standardization and expansion of our shared services initiative globally. Efforts related to this next phase of transformation are already underway, and have resulted in a fourth quarter charge of $21 million. Over the next two years, the company expects to incur additional charges of approximately $100 million related to these initiatives. These incremental actions are expected to result in approximately $300 million in gross cost savings before client pass-through savings under client interest contracts over a three-year period and will support the company’s existing multi-year framework, continued investment in growth, people and technology and help to partially offset external pressures that may arise such as food and wage inflation.

DIVIDEND INCREASE & DECLARATION
In recognition of the company’s improving growth and profitability, the company’s Board of Directors is increasing the regular quarterly dividend by 15%, to 8.625 cents per share of common stock. On November 11, 2014 the Board of Directors declared the first quarter fiscal 2015 dividend, at the increased rate, which is payable on December 16, 2014, to stockholders of record at the close of business November 25, 2014.
 
LIQUIDITY & CAPITAL STRUCTURE
As of October 3, 2014, total debt was $5.4 billion. The company’s total debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio has been reduced to 4.3x, from 5.0x prior to the December 2013 public offering. Corporate liquidity remains strong, and as of year-end the company’s $770 million revolving credit facility was undrawn.
  
MULTI-YEAR FRAMEWORK & OUTLOOK





The company’s multi-year framework remains unchanged - to deliver 3% - 5% organic sales growth, mid to high single digit adjusted operating income growth and low double digit growth in adjusted earnings per share. In 2015, adjusted EPS is expected within a range of $1.60 to $1.70, based upon an estimate of 245.0 million average diluted shares outstanding, up from 237.5 million in 2014.

53rd Week impact on 2015 Quarters
The shift of the start of fiscal 2015 resulting from 2014’s extra week creates a calendar shift that affects year-over-year quarterly comparisons. In general, this effect results from a change in timing between (1) the company’s fiscal quarters and (2) holidays in the Business and Education sector, school semesters and breaks in the Education sector, and major league sports schedules in the Sports, Leisure and Corrections sector. This effect is expected to reduce both sales and adjusted operating income growth in the first and third quarters, while increasing growth in the second and fourth quarters, as shown in the table:
 

Estimated Calendar Shift Impact on Growth
 
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Sales
(2%) - (3%)
+1% - +2%
(1%) - (2%)
+1% - +2%
Adjusted Operating Income
(4%) - (5%)
+3% - +4%
(3%) - (4%)
+3% - +4%

The effect on the full year is expected to be negligible.

CONFERENCE CALL SCHEDULED
The company has scheduled a conference call at 10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time today to discuss its earnings. This call can be heard, either live or on a delayed basis, on the company's web site, www.aramark.com on the investor relations page.

About Aramark
Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 270,000 employees deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 22 countries around the world every day. Aramark is recognized among the Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE and the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute. Learn more at www.aramark.com or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.


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Selected Operational and Financial Metrics

Adjusted Sales (Organic)
Management believes that presentation of sales growth, adjusted to eliminate the effects of acquisitions and divestitures, the impact of currency translation and the estimated impact of the 53rd week, provides useful information to investors because it enhances comparability between the current year and prior year reporting periods. Elimination of the currency translation effect provides constant currency comparisons without the distortion of currency rate fluctuations.








Adjusted Operating Income
Adjusted operating income represents operating income adjusted to eliminate the change in amortization of acquisition-related customer relationship intangible assets and depreciation of property and equipment resulting from the going-private transaction in 2007 (the "Transaction"); the impact of the change in fair value related to the gasoline and diesel agreements; severance and other charges; share-based compensation; the effects of acquisitions and divestitures and the impact of currency translation and other items impacting comparability.

Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA represents Adjusted Operating Income further adjusted to exclude the impact of all other depreciation and amortization expense.

Adjusted Net Income
Adjusted Net Income represents net income attributable to Aramark stockholders adjusted to eliminate the impact of discontinued operations; the change in amortization of acquisition-related customer relationship intangible assets and depreciation of property and equipment resulting from the Transaction; the impact of changes in the fair value related to the gasoline and diesel agreements; severance and other charges; share-based compensation; the effects of acquisitions and divestitures and the impact of currency translation and other items impacting comparability, less the tax impact of these adjustments. Management believes that presentation of net income as adjusted is useful information to investors because we use such information when evaluating net income to better evaluate the underlying operating performance of the company.
We use Adjusted Sales, Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income as supplemental measures of our operating profitability and to operate and control our cash operating costs to evaluate our performance. These financial metrics are not measurements of financial performance under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or U.S. GAAP. We believe the presentation of these metrics is appropriate to provide additional information to investors about our operating performance. Our presentation of these metrics has limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under U.S. GAAP. You should not consider these measures as alternatives to sales, operating income or net income, determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Adjusted Sales, Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income, as presented by us, may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies because not all companies use identical calculations.
Explanatory Notes to the Non-GAAP Schedules
Amortization of acquisition related customer relationship intangible assets and depreciation of property and equipment resulting from the Transaction - adjustments to eliminate the change in amortization and depreciation resulting from the purchase accounting applied to the January 26, 2007 going-private transaction executed with investment funds affiliated with GS Capital Partners, CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC and J.P. Morgan Partners, LLC, Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. and Warburg Pincus LLC as well as approximately 250 senior management personnel.
Share-based compensation - adjustments to eliminate compensation expense related to the company's issuances of share-based awards and the related employer payroll tax expense incurred by the company when employees exercise in the money stock options or vest in restricted stock awards. This adjustment excludes the expense related to the modification of missed year options in connection with the initial public offering which are included in the Initial public offering and related expenses adjustment noted below.
Effect of currency translation - adjustments to eliminate the impact that fluctuations in currency translation rates had on the comparative results by presenting the periods on a constant currency basis.
Severance and other charges - adjustments to eliminate severance expenses and other costs incurred in the applicable period such as costs incurred to start-up our Business Service Center in Nashville, TN ($6.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2014 and $24.5 million for the year-to-date 2014 and $2.1 million for the fourth quarter and year-to-date 2013), organizational streamlining initiatives ($20.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2014 and $21.3 million for the year-to-date 2014 and $16.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2013 and $71.2 million for the year-to-date 2013), goodwill impairments and asset write-offs ($0.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2013 and $23.6 million for the year-to-date 2013) and other transformational initiatives ($4.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2014 and $7.8 million for the year-to-date 2014 and $0.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2013 and $16.6 million for the year-to-date 2013).





Effects of acquisitions and divestitures - adjustments to eliminate the impact that acquisitions and divestitures had on the comparative periods by only presenting the acquired or divested businesses for the same periods of time in each period of the comparison.
Branding - adjustments to eliminate the expenses incurred in the period for the Aramark rebranding, such as costs related to the logo redesign, painting of trucks, changing signage, advertising, an internal new brand roll-out meeting, including travel and lodging expenses for company employees to attend this meeting.
Initial public offering and related expenses - adjustments to eliminate non-cash compensation expense ($50.9 million for year-to-date 2014) related to the modification of missed year options in connection with the initial public offering, bonuses paid ($4.3 million for year-to-date 2014) to select senior management individuals related to the successful completion of the initial public offering and other costs attributable to the completion of the initial public offering.
Gains, losses and settlements impacting comparability - adjustments to eliminate certain transactions that are not indicative of our ongoing operational performance such as the loss on the McKinley Chalet divestiture ($6.7 million for year-to-date 2014), insurance reserve adjustments due to favorable claims experience ($2.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2014 and $8.3 million for the year-to-date 2014 and $1.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2013 and $6.2 for the year-to-date 2013), multiemployer pension plan withdrawal charges ($3.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2013 and $5.3 million for the year-to-date 2013), wage and hour settlement ($2.8 million for the year-to-date 2013), other income relating to the recovery of the Company's investment (possessory interest) at our National Park Service sites ($2.0 million for fourth quarter and year-to-date 2014 and $14.2 million for the year-to-date 2013), loss on the sale of an aircraft ($1.4 million for the fourth quarter and year-to-date 2013), expenses related to a secondary offering of common stock by certain of our stockholders in May of 2014 ($0.9 million for the year-to-date 2014), the impact of the change in fair value related to the gasoline and diesel agreements ($2.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2014 and $1.8 million for the year-to-date 2014 and $0.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2013 and $0.7 million for the year-to-date 2013), other asset write-offs ($1.1 million for the fourth quarter and year-to-date 2014) and other miscellaneous expenses.
Effects of refinancing on interest and other financing costs, net - adjustments to eliminate expenses associated with refinancing activities undertaken by the Company in the applicable period such as third party costs and non-cash charges for the write-offs of deferring financing costs.























Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that reflect our current views as to future events and financial performance with respect to, without limitation, conditions in our industry, our operations, our economic performance and financial condition, including, in particular, statements relating to our business and growth strategy. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as "outlook," "aim," "anticipate," "are confident," "estimate," "expect," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," "see," "look to" and other words and terms of similar meaning or the negative versions of such words.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. All statements we make relating to our estimated and projected earnings, costs, expenditures, cash flows, growth rates and financial results are forward-looking statements. In addition, we, through our senior management, from time to time make forward-looking public statements concerning our expected future operations and performance and other developments. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may change at any time, and, therefore, our actual results may differ materially from those that we expected. We derive many of our forward-looking statements from our operating budgets and forecasts, which are based upon many detailed assumptions. While we believe that our assumptions are reasonable, we caution that it is very difficult to predict the impact of known factors, and, of course, it is impossible for us to anticipate all factors that could affect our actual results. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us, or persons acting on our behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements. Some of the factors that we believe could affect our results include without limitation: unfavorable economic conditions; natural disasters, global calamities, sports strikes and other adverse incidents; the failure to retain current clients, renew existing client contracts and obtain new client contracts; a determination by clients to reduce their outsourcing or use of preferred vendors; competition in our industries; increased operating costs and obstacles to cost recovery due to the pricing and cancellation terms of our food and support services contracts; the inability to achieve cost savings through our cost reduction efforts; our expansion strategy; the failure to maintain food safety throughout our supply chain, food-borne illness concerns and claims of illness or injury; governmental regulations including those relating to food and beverages, the environment, wage and hour and government contracting; liability associated with noncompliance with applicable law or other governmental regulations; changes in, new interpretations of or changes in the enforcement of the government regulatory framework; currency risks and other risks associated with international operations, including Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, U.K. Bribery Act and other anti-corruption law compliance; continued or further unionization of our workforce; liability resulting from our participation in multiemployer defined benefit pension plans; risks associated with suppliers from whom our products are sourced; disruptions to our relationship with, or to the business of, our primary distributor; the inability to hire and retain sufficient qualified personnel or increases in labor costs; healthcare reform legislation; the contract intensive nature of our business, which may lead to client disputes; seasonality; our leverage; the inability to generate sufficient cash to service all of our indebtedness; debt agreements that limit our flexibility in operating our business; potential conflicts of interest between certain of our controlling shareholders and us; and other factors set forth under the headings "Risk Factors," "Business - Legal Proceedings" and "Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections in our prospectus dated December 11, 2013, filed with the SEC pursuant to Rule 424(b) of the Securities Act on December 12, 2013, as such factors may be updated from time to time in our periodic filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and which may be obtained by contacting Aramark’s investor relations department via its website www.aramark.com. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this release and in our filings with the SEC. As a result of these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements included herein or that may be made elsewhere from time to time by, or on behalf of, us. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments, changes in our expectations, or otherwise, except as required by law.












ARAMARK AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months
 
Three Months
 
 
Ended
 
Ended
 
 
October 3, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
 
$
3,947,768

 
$
3,515,975

 
 
 
 
 
Costs and Expenses:
 
 
 
 
     Cost of services provided
 
3,573,882

 
3,179,286

     Depreciation and amortization
 
134,523

 
137,624

     Selling and general corporate expenses
 
94,112

 
63,721

 
 
3,802,517

 
3,380,631

Operating income
 
145,251

 
135,344

Interest and other financing costs, net
 
78,273

 
82,453

     Income from continuing operations before income taxes
 
66,978

 
52,891

Provision for income taxes
 
22,468

 
12,757

     Income from continuing operations
 
44,510

 
40,134

     Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
 

 
(1,030
)
     Net income
 
44,510

 
39,104

     Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
105

 
206

     Net income attributable to Aramark stockholders
 
$
44,405

 
$
38,898

 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per share attributable to Aramark stockholders:
 
 
 
Basic:
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
 
$
0.19

 
$
0.20

Loss from discontinued operations
 

 
(0.01
)
 
 
$
0.19

 
$
0.19

Diluted:
 
 
 
 
     Income from continuing operations
 
$
0.18

 
$
0.20

     Loss from discontinued operations
 

 
(0.01
)
 
 
$
0.18

 
$
0.19

     Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
233,392

 
201,753

Diluted
 
244,266

 
209,568













ARAMARK AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Twelve Months
 
Twelve Months
 
 
Ended
 
Ended
 
 
October 3, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
 
$
14,832,913

 
$
13,945,657

 
 
 
 
 
Costs and Expenses:
 
 
 
 
     Cost of services provided
 
13,363,918

 
12,661,145

     Depreciation and amortization
 
521,581

 
542,136

     Selling and general corporate expenses
 
382,851

 
227,902

 
 
14,268,350

 
13,431,183

Operating income
 
564,563

 
514,474

Interest and other financing costs, net
 
334,886

 
423,845

     Income from continuing operations before income taxes
 
229,677

 
90,629

Provision for income taxes
 
80,218

 
19,233

     Income from continuing operations
 
149,459

 
71,396

     Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
 

 
(1,030
)
     Net income
 
149,459

 
70,366

     Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
503

 
1,010

     Net income attributable to Aramark stockholders
 
$
148,956

 
$
69,356

 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per share attributable to Aramark stockholders:
 
 
 
    Basic:
 
 
 
 
    Income from continuing operations
 
$
0.66

 
$
0.35

    Loss from discontinued operations
 

 
(0.01
)
 
 
$
0.66

 
$
0.34

    Diluted:
 
 
 
 
    Income from continuing operations
 
$
0.63

 
$
0.34

    Loss from discontinued operations
 

 
(0.01
)
 
 
$
0.63

 
$
0.33

 
 
 
 
 
   Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
 
 
 
 
   Basic
 
225,866

 
201,916

   Diluted
 
237,451

 
209,370

















ARAMARK AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
October 3, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
111,690

 
$
110,998

Receivables
 
1,582,431

 
1,405,843

Inventories
 
553,815

 
541,972

Prepayments and other current assets
 
217,040

 
228,352

Total current assets
 
2,464,976

 
2,287,165

Property and Equipment, net
 
997,331

 
977,323

Goodwill
 
4,589,680

 
4,619,987

Other Intangible Assets
 
1,252,741

 
1,408,764

Other Assets
 
1,150,965

 
973,867

 
 
$
10,455,693

 
$
10,267,106

 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Current maturities of long-term borrowings
 
$
89,805

 
$
65,841

Accounts payable
 
986,240

 
888,969

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
 
1,302,828

 
1,434,443

Total current liabilities
 
2,378,873

 
2,389,253

Long-Term Borrowings
 
5,355,789

 
5,758,229

Other Liabilities
 
993,118

 
1,047,002

Common Stock Subject to Repurchase and Other
 
9,877

 
168,915

Total Stockholders' Equity
 
1,718,036

 
903,707

 
 
$
10,455,693

 
$
10,267,106

 
 
 
 
 









ARAMARK AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Twelve Months
 
Twelve Months
 
 
Ended
 
Ended
 
 
October 3, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
     Net income
 
$
149,459

 
$
70,366

     Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
 
 
 
 
       provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
          Depreciation and amortization
 
521,581

 
542,136

          Income taxes deferred
 
37,372

 
(17,791
)
          Share-based compensation expense
 
96,332

 
19,417

     Changes in noncash working capital
 
(427,711
)
 
43,146

     Other operating activities
 
21,126

 
38,633

Net cash provided by operating activities
 
398,159

 
695,907

 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
 
     Net purchases of property and equipment,
 
 
 
 
       client contract investments and other
 
(516,700
)
 
(381,634
)
     Acquisitions, divestitures and other investing activities
 
11,478

 
(3,754
)
Net cash used in investing activities
 
(505,222
)
 
(385,388
)
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
 
     Net proceeds/payments of long-term borrowings
 
(407,788
)
 
(234,389
)
     Net change in funding under the Receivables Facility
 
50,000

 
36,200

     Payments of dividends
 
(52,186
)
 

     Proceeds from initial public offering, net
 
524,081

 

     Proceeds from issuance of common stock
 
4,408

 
5,597

     Distribution in connection with spin-off of Seamless
 

 
(47,352
)
     Repurchase of common stock
 
(4,730
)
 
(42,399
)
     Other financing activities
 
(6,030
)
 
(53,926
)
Net cash provided (used in) by financing activities
 
107,755

 
(336,269
)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 
692

 
(25,750
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
 
110,998

 
136,748

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
111,690

 
$
110,998

 
 
 
 
 









ARAMARK AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
ADJUSTED CONSOLIDATED OPERATING INCOME MARGIN
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
October 3, 2014
 
 
FSS North America
 
FSS International
 
Uniform
 
Corporate
 
Aramark and Subsidiaries
Sales (as reported)
 
$
2,783,048

 
$
771,097

 
$
393,623

 
 
 
$
3,947,768

Operating Income (as reported)
 
$
118,782

 
$
27,659

 
$
48,372

 
$
(49,562
)
 
$
145,251

Operating Income Margin (as reported)
 
4.3
%
 
3.6
%
 
12.3
%
 
 
 
3.7
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales (as reported)
 
$
2,783,048

 
$
771,097

 
$
393,623

 
 
 
$
3,947,768

Effects of Acquisitions and Divestitures
 
(3,906
)
 
(991
)
 
(708
)
 
 
 
(5,605
)
Adjusted Sales
 
$
2,779,142

 
$
770,106

 
$
392,915

 
 
 
$
3,942,163

   Estimated Impact of 53rd Week
 
(214,413
)
 
(15,125
)
 
(28,425
)
 
 
 
(257,963
)
Adjusted Sales (Organic)
 
$
2,564,729

 
$
754,981

 
$
364,490

 
 
 
$
3,684,200

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income (as reported)
 
$
118,782

 
$
27,659

 
$
48,372

 
$
(49,562
)
 
$
145,251

Amortization of Acquisition-Related Customer Relationship Intangible Assets and Depreciation of Property and Equipment Resulting from the Transaction
 
29,954

 
1,796

 
(1,109
)
 

 
30,641

Share-Based Compensation
 
329

 
131

 
92

 
13,526

 
14,078

Severance and Other Charges
 
8,717

 
9,706

 
2,153

 
11,025

 
31,601

Effects of Acquisitions and Divestitures
 
(1,574
)
 
(158
)
 
16

 

 
(1,716
)
Branding
 

 

 
1,283

 
6,141

 
7,424

Gains, Losses and Settlements impacting comparability
 
(1,443
)
 
1,566

 
(2,062
)
 
2,593

 
654

Adjusted Operating Income

$
154,765

 
$
40,700

 
$
48,745

 
$
(16,277
)
 
$
227,933

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted Operating Income Margin
 
5.6
%
 
5.3
%
 
12.4
%
 
 
 
5.8
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
September 27, 2013
 
 
FSS North America
 
FSS International
 
Uniform
 
Corporate
 
Aramark and Subsidiaries
Sales (as reported)
 
$
2,429,256

 
$
732,738

 
$
353,981

 
 
 
$
3,515,975

Operating Income (as reported)
 
$
105,341

 
$
29,172

 
$
27,583

 
$
(26,752
)
 
$
135,344

Operating Income Margin (as reported)
 
4.3
%
 
4.0
%
 
7.8
%
 
 
 
3.8
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales (as reported)
 
$
2,429,256

 
$
732,738

 
$
353,981

 
 
 
$
3,515,975

Effects of Currency Translation
 
(10,410
)
 
(21,617
)
 

 
 
 
(32,027
)
Effects of Acquisitions and Divestitures
 
(11.747
)
 

 

 
 
 
(11,747
)
Adjusted Sales (Organic)
 
$
2,407,099

 
$
711,121

 
$
353,981

 
 
 
$
3,472,201

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income (as reported)
 
$
105,341

 
$
29,172

 
$
27,583

 
$
(26,752
)
 
$
135,344

Amortization of Acquisition-Related Customer Relationship Intangible Assets and Depreciation of Property and Equipment Resulting from the Transaction
 
30,304

 
1,774

 
6,966

 

 
39,044

Share-Based Compensation
 

 

 

 
7,089

 
7,089

Effects of Currency Translation
 
(652
)
 
(848
)
 

 

 
(1,500
)
Severance and Other Charges
 
10,594

 
2,055

 
4,790

 
2,279

 
19,718

Effects of Acquisitions and Divestitures
 
(5,545
)
 

 

 

 
(5,545
)
Branding
 

 

 

 
968

 
968

Gains, Losses and Settlements impacting comparability
 
(1,560
)
 

 
3,039

 
1,527

 
3,006

Adjusted Operating Income
 
$
138,482

 
$
32,153

 
$
42,378

 
$
(14,889
)
 
$
198,124

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted Operating Income Margin
 
5.8
%
 
4.5
%
 
12.0
%
 
 
 
5.7
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 





ARAMARK AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
ADJUSTED CONSOLIDATED OPERATING INCOME MARGIN
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fiscal Year Ended
 
 
October 3, 2014
 
 
FSS North America
 
FSS International
 
Uniform
 
Corporate
 
Aramark and Subsidiaries
Sales (as reported)
 
$
10,232,809

 
$
3,111,250

 
$
1,488,854

 
 
 
$
14,832,913

Operating Income (as reported)
 
$
501,301

 
$
106,193

 
$
172,088

 
$
(215,019
)
 
$
564,563

Operating Income Margin (as reported)
 
4.9
%
 
3.4
%
 
11.6
%
 
 
 
3.8
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales (as reported)
 
$
10,232,809

 
$
3,111,250

 
$
1,488,854

 
 
 
$
14,832,913

Effects of Acquisitions and Divestitures
 
(11,753
)
 
(2,628
)
 
(1,256
)
 
 
 
(15,637
)
Adjusted Sales
 
$
10,221,056

 
$
3,108,622

 
$
1,487,598

 
 
 
$
14,817,276

   Estimated Impact of 53rd Week
 
(214,413
)
 
(15,125
)
 
(28,425
)
 
 
 
(257,963
)
Adjusted Sales Organic
 
$
10,006,643

 
$
3,093,497

 
$
1,459,173

 
 
 
$
14,559,313

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income (as reported)
 
$
501,301

 
$
106,193

 
$
172,088

 
$
(215,019
)
 
$
564,563

Amortization of Acquisition-Related Customer Relationship Intangible Assets and Depreciation of Property and Equipment Resulting from the Transaction
 
117,174

 
6,719

 
5,612

 

 
129,505

Share-Based Compensation
 
1,003

 
298

 
440

 
45,781

 
47,522

Severance and Other Charges
 
(3,219
)
 
23,568

 
2,153

 
31,052

 
53,554

Effects of Acquisitions and Divestitures
 
(2,125
)
 
(350
)
 
34

 

 
(2,441
)
Branding
 
1,189

 
225

 
1,493

 
24,003

 
26,910

Initial Public Offering-Related Expenses, including share-based compensation
 

 

 

 
56,133

 
56,133

Gains, Losses and Settlements impacting comparability
 
966

 
1,566

 
(3,608
)
 
2,987

 
1,911

Adjusted Operating Income
 
$
616,289

 
$
138,219

 
$
178,212

 
$
(55,063
)
 
$
877,657

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted Operating Income Margin
 
6.0
%
 
4.4
%
 
12.0
%
 
 
 
5.9
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fiscal Year Ended
 
 
September 27, 2013
 
 
FSS North America
 
FSS International
 
Uniform
 
Corporate
 
Aramark and Subsidiaries
Sales (as reported)
 
$
9,594,122

 
$
2,940,198

 
$
1,411,337

 
 
 
$
13,945,657

Operating Income (as reported)
 
$
403,235

 
$
68,090

 
$
117,344

 
$
(74,195
)
 
$
514,474

Operating Income Margin (as reported)
 
4.2
%
 
2.3
%
 
8.3
%
 
 
 
3.7
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales (as reported)
 
$
9,594,122

 
$
2,940,198

 
$
1,411,337

 
 
 
$
13,945,657

Effect of Currency Translation
 
(61,422
)
 
(44,766
)
 

 
 
 
(106,188
)
Effects of Acquisitions and Divestitures
 
(25,477
)
 

 

 
 
 
(25,477
)
Adjusted Sales (Organic)
 
$
9,507,223

 
$
2,895,432

 
$
1,411,337

 
 
 
$
13,813,992

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income (as reported)
 
$
403,235

 
$
68,090

 
$
117,344

 
$
(74,195
)
 
$
514,474

Amortization of Acquisition-Related Customer Relationship Intangible Assets and Depreciation of Property and Equipment Resulting from the Transaction
 
120,118

 
7,934

 
27,391

 

 
155,443

Share-Based Compensation
 

 

 

 
19,417

 
19,417

Effects of Currency Translation
 
(4,524
)
 
(1,539
)
 

 

 
(6,063
)
Severance and Other Charges
 
65,437

 
36,207

 
8,520

 
3,300

 
113,464

Effects of Acquisitions and Divestitures
 
(5,992
)
 

 

 

 
(5,992
)
Branding
 

 

 

 
968

 
968

Gains, Losses and Settlements impacting comparability
 
(18,281
)
 

 
5,952

 
2,078

 
(10,251
)
Adjusted Operating Income
 
$
559,993

 
$
110,692

 
$
159,207

 
$
(48,432
)
 
$
781,460

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted Operating Income Margin
 
5.9
%
 
3.8
%
 
11.3
%
 
 
 
5.7
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 





ARAMARK AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
ADJUSTED NET INCOME, ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME, ADJUSTED EBITDA & ADJUSTED EPS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Three Months Ended
 
Twelve Months Ended
 
Twelve Months Ended
 
 
 
October 3, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
 
October 3, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Income (as reported)
 
$
44,510

 
$
39,104

 
$
149,459

 
$
70,366

 
Adjustment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss from Discontinued Operations, net of tax
 

 
1,030

 

 
1,030

 
Amortization of Acquisition-Related Customer Relationship Intangible Assets and Depreciation of Property and Equipment Resulting from the Transaction
 
30,641

 
39,044

 
129,505

 
155,443

 
Share-Based Compensation
 
14,078

 
7,089

 
47,522

 
19,417

 
Effects of Currency Translation
 

 
(1,500
)
 

 
(6,063
)
 
Severance and Other Charges
 
31,601

 
19,718

 
53,554

 
113,464

 
Effects of Acquisitions and Divestitures
 
(1,716
)
 
(5,545
)
 
(2,441
)
 
(5,992
)
 
Branding
 
7,424

 
968

 
26,910

 
968

 
Initial Public Offering-Related Expenses, including share-based compensation
 

 

 
56,133

 

 
Gains, Losses and Settlements impacting comparability
 
654

 
3,006

 
1,911

 
(10,251
)
 
Effects of Refinancing on Interest and Other Financing Costs, net
 

 

 
25,705

 
39,830

 
Tax Impact of Adjustments to Adjusted Net Income
 
(32,659
)
 
(24,798
)
 
(128,821
)
 
(116,572
)
Adjusted Net Income
 
$
94,533

 
$
78,116

 
$
359,437

 
$
261,640

 
Adjustment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tax Impact of Adjustments to Adjusted Net Income and Interest Adjustments
 
32,659

 
24,798

 
103,116

 
76,742

 
Provision for Income Taxes
 
22,468

 
12,757

 
80,218

 
19,233

 
Interest and Other Financing Costs, net
 
78,273

 
82,453

 
334,886

 
423,845

Adjusted Operating Income
 
$
227,933

 
$
198,124

 
$
877,657

 
$
781,460

 
Adjustment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization of Acquisition-Related Customer Relationship Intangible Assets and Depreciation of Property and Equipment Resulting from the Transaction
 
(30,641
)
 
(39,044
)
 
(129,505
)
 
(155,443
)
 
Depreciation and Amortization
 
134,523

 
137,624

 
521,581

 
542,136

Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
331,815

 
$
296,704

 
$
1,269,733

 
$
1,168,153

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted Earnings Per Share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted Net Income
 
$
94,533

 
$
78,116

 
$
359,437

 
$
261,640

 
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
 
(105
)
 
(206
)
 
(503
)
 
(1,010
)
 
Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Aramark Stockholders
 
$
94,428

 
$
77,910

 
$
358,934

 
$
260,630

 
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
 
244,266

 
209,568

 
237,451

 
209,370

 
 
 
$
0.39

 
$
0.37

 
$
1.51

 
$
1.24

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 







ARAMARK AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
DEBT TO ADJUSTED EBITDA
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fiscal Year
 
Fiscal Year
 
 
 
Ended
 
Ended
 
 
 
October 3, 2014
 
September 27, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Income (as reported)
 
$
149,459

 
$
70,366

 
Adjustment:
 
 
 
 
 
Loss from Discontinued Operations, net of tax
 
-

 
1,030

 
Amortization of Acquisition-Related Customer Relationship Intangible Assets and Depreciation of Property and Equipment Resulting from the Transaction
 
129,505

 
155,443

 
Share-Based Compensation
 
47,522

 
19,417

 
Effects of Currency Translation
 

 
(6,063
)
 
Severance and Other Charges
 
53,554

 
113,464

 
Effects of Acquisitions and Divestitures
 
(2,441
)
 
(5,992
)
 
Branding
 
26,910

 
968

 
Initial Public Offering-Related Expenses, including share-based compensation
 
56,133

 

 
Gains, Losses and Settlements impacting comparability
 
1,911

 
(10,251
)
 
Effects of Refinancing on Interest and Other Financing Costs, net
 
25,705

 
39,830

 
Tax Impact of Adjustments to Adjusted Net Income
 
(128,821
)
 
(116,572
)
Adjusted Net Income
 
$
359,437

 
$
261,640

 
Adjustment:
 
 
 
 
 
Tax Impact of Adjustments to Adjusted Net Income and Interest Adjustments
 
103,116

 
76,742

 
Provision for Income Taxes
 
80,218

 
19,233

 
Interest and Other Financing Costs, net
 
334,886

 
423,845

Adjusted Operating Income
 
$
877,657

 
$
781,460

 
Adjustment:
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization of Acquisition-Related Customer Relationship Intangible Assets and Depreciation of Property and Equipment Resulting from the Transaction
 
(129,505
)
 
(155,443
)
 
Depreciation and Amortization
 
521,581

 
542,136

Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
1,269,733

 
$
1,168,153

 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt to Adjusted EBITDA
 
 
 
 
 
Total Long-Term Borrowings
 
$
5,445,595

 
$
5,824,070

 
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
1,269,733

 
$
1,168,153

 
Debt/Adjusted EBITDA
 
4.3

 
5.0