Vestis Corp
For the period ended Oct 3, 2025. Filed Dec 2, 2025.
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FY2025 · Filed Dec 2, 2025
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What changed in Risk Factors?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-K
Period ended 2024-09-27; filed 2024-11-22.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2025-10-03; filed 2025-12-02.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Added paragraphs (15)
Current report
An impairment charge of our intangible assets, including goodwill, could have a negative impact on our financial condition and results of operations.
Current report
Our total assets reflect substantial intangible assets, primarily goodwill. Goodwill and other intangible assets are not amortized and are subject to impairment testing at least annually. Future events may cause impairments of our goodwill or other intangible assets based on factors such as the price of our common stock, projected cash flows, assumptions used or other variables. For example, we determined it was appropriate to perform an interim quantitative impairment assessment of goodwill due to the existence of a possible impairment indicator as of June 27, 2025 resulting from a decline in financial performance, and a sustained decrease in our share price during the quarter ended June 27, 2025. Our analysis was further updated during the quarter ended October 3, 2025 as part of our annual impairment assessment. We did not identify an impairment during these assessments, however if our future operating performance were to continue to decline, or if there are further sustained declines in our stock price, among other things, we could incur, under current applicable accounting rules, goodwill impairment charges. The amount of any potential future impairment charge could be significant and could have a negative impact on our financial condition and results of operations for the period in which the charge is taken.
Current report
We may not successfully execute or achieve the expected benefits of our restructuring plan and other measures we may take in the future, and our efforts may adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Current report
During the first quarter of fiscal 2026, we initiated a business transformation and restructuring plan (the “Plan”), to support Vestis’ initiatives to streamline the organizational structure, improve operational efficiency and optimize both our assets and our network. In addition, prior to development and approval of the Plan, we took certain workforce reduction actions during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025. These measures are intended to address our short and long-term objectives and are based on our current estimates, assumptions, and forecasts, which are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Implementation of the Plan and any other initiatives may not achieve our expected benefits, may be disruptive to our business, the expected costs and charges may be greater than we have forecasted, and the estimated cost savings may be lower than we have forecasted. In addition, the Plan could result in personnel attrition beyond our planned reduction in headcount or could reduce employee morale, which could in turn adversely impact productivity, including through a loss of continuity, loss of accumulated knowledge and/or inefficiency during transitional periods, could affect our ability to attract highly skilled employees, or may otherwise adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Current report
Risks related to implementation of new or increased tariffs and ongoing changes in U.S. and foreign government trade policies, including potential modifications to existing trade agreements and retaliatory measures by foreign governments
Current report
Changes in United States trade policy, including the recent imposition of tariffs, could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. In fiscal 2025, the U.S. government imposed additional tariffs on a significant number of countries and threatened to further increase the scope and amount of tariffs in the event of retaliatory countermeasures. The future of existing tariffs, and the possibility of new tariffs, remains uncertain. These new tariffs have had, and may continue to have, an impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, new and existing tariffs and other trade measures and retaliations may in the future directly impair our business by increasing costs or disrupting established supply chains. The imposition of new tariffs or increases in existing tariffs on goods imported from countries where we or our suppliers operate could result in increased costs for raw materials, components, or finished goods. These cost increases may reduce our margins, require us to raise prices, or make our products less competitive in the marketplace. Additionally, retaliatory tariffs imposed by other countries on U.S. exports could adversely impact demand for our products in international markets. If we are unable to mitigate these risks through supply chain adjustments, pricing strategies, or other measures, our financial performance and growth prospects could be negatively affected.
Current report
Our expansion strategy involves risks, including our ability to successfully integrate the businesses we acquire and costs and timing related thereto.
Current report
We may use artificial intelligence in our business, which could result in reputational harm, competitive harm, and legal liability, and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Current report
We may leverage artificial intelligence, including generative artificial intelligence and machine learning, to support our business operations. We may in the future also use products and services from third parties that use integrated artificial intelligence technology. Our competitors or other third parties may incorporate artificial intelligence into their operational processes more quickly or more successfully than us, which could have a material adverse effect on our competitive position, reputation and operations. In addition, there are significant risks involved in developing and deploying artificial intelligence and there can be no assurance that the usage of artificial intelligence will be beneficial to our business, including our efficiency or profitability. The legal, regulatory and compliance environments surrounding the design and use of artificial intelligence technology - involving federal, state and foreign regulators - are evolving and complex. Our obligation to comply with the evolving regulatory landscape could entail significant costs and negatively affect our business. In addition, there has been a significant increase in artificial intelligence-related litigation and government regulatory actions targeting the design, deployment and other uses of artificial intelligence, and claiming liability under numerous areas of the law, such as consumer protection, product liability, privacy, intellectual property, securities and defamation. Any of these risks could have an adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition, business and reputation.
Current report
Our credit agreement contains certain financial ratios, tests and covenants, including a net leverage ratio, as well as restrictions that limit our flexibility in operating our business.
Current report
In addition, on May 1, 2025, as part of the amendment to our credit agreement, among other things, we agreed to restrict all dividends and share repurchases until the earlier of (i) any fiscal quarter ending after October 2, 2026 so long as we are then in compliance with the financial covenants and (ii) when we achieve a net leverage ratio below or equal to 4.5x as of the last day of two consecutive quarters through the end of fiscal 2026. Accordingly, the terms of our credit agreement may restrict our current and future operations and could adversely affect our ability to finance our future operations or capital needs. In addition, complying with these covenants may make it more difficult for us to successfully execute our business strategy and compete against companies which are not subject to such restrictions.
Current report
Our stock price has recently been volatile and may continue to be volatile in the future, and as a result, the value of our common stock may decline.
Current report
Our stock price has recently been volatile and may continue to be volatile in the future. As a result of this volatility, investors may experience losses on their investment in our common stock. The market price for our common stock may be influenced by many factors, many of which we cannot control, such as the risk factors described in this report and other factors beyond our control such as such as quarterly fluctuations in financial results, fluctuations in the operations or valuations of companies perceived by investors to be comparable to us, our ability to meet analysts' expectations, our trading volume, and negative conditions or trends in the industry in which we operate. In the past, companies that have experienced volatility in the market price of their stock have been subject to securities class action litigation. For example, descriptions of certain lawsuits that we are currently a party to are included in Note 9 to the consolidated and combined financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of this annual report on Form 10-K, and are incorporated herein by reference. While we intend to vigorously defend these matters, we cannot predict the outcome of these legal matters, nor can we predict whether any outcome may be materially adverse to our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. We may be the target of additional litigation of this type in the future as well. Securities litigation against us could result in substantial costs and divert our management’s time and attention from other business concerns, which could harm our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Current report
Dividends may not be declared or paid to holders of our common stock in the future. As a result, you may have to rely on stock appreciation for any return on your investment.
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Previous report
We maintain a global cybersecurity program governed by an information security management system aligned with ISO27001 and mapped against NIST-800. The company’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is responsible for developing and managing the company’s cybersecurity program and reporting cybersecurity matters to senior management, the Audit Committee, and the Board. We have established and maintain a cross-functional Cyber Governance Committee that is responsible for helping the CISO prioritize and manage evolving cyber risks.
Previous report
We cannot guarantee the timing, declaration, amount or payment of dividends on our common stock.
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Unfavorable economic conditions may arise during times of national and international economic downturns, or may be attributed to natural disasters, calamities, public health crises, political unrest and global conflicts. Unfavorable economic conditions may also contribute to supply chain disruptions, geopolitical events, global energy shortages, major central bank policy actions including interest rate increases, public health crises or other factors. Unfavorable economic conditions could adversely affect the demand for our products and services. For example, in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, we were negatively affected by reduced employment levels at our customers’ locations and declining levels of business and customer spending. In addition, adverse economic conditions, including increases in labor costs, labor shortages, higher materials and other costs, supply chain disruptions, inflation and other economic factors could increase our costs of selling and providing the products and services we offer, which in turn could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations. Moreover, the impact of inflation on various areas of our business, including labor and product costs, has affected our business, financial condition and results of operations, and we may not be able to mitigate any future impacts of inflation by increases in pricing for our goods and services. We are unable to predict any future trends in the rate of inflation, and if (and to the extent that) we are unable to recover higher costs in the event of future increases in inflation, such increases in inflation could adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
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Unfavorable economic conditions may arise during times of national and international economic downturns, or may be attributed to government shutdowns, implementation of new or increased tariffs and ongoing changes in U.S. and foreign government trade policies (including potential modifications to existing trade agreements and retaliatory measures by foreign governments), inflationary or deflationary pressures, natural disasters, calamities, public health crises, political unrest, terrorist acts and global conflicts. Unfavorable economic conditions may also contribute to supply chain disruptions, geopolitical events, global energy shortages, major central bank policy actions including interest rate increases, public health crises or other factors. Unfavorable economic conditions could adversely affect the demand for our products and services. For example, in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, we were negatively affected by reduced employment levels at our customers’ locations and declining levels of business and customer spending. In addition, adverse economic conditions, including increases in labor costs, labor shortages, higher materials and other costs, supply chain disruptions, inflation and other economic factors could increase our costs of selling and providing the products and services we offer, which in turn could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations. Moreover, the impact of inflation on various areas of our business, including labor and product costs, has affected our business, financial condition and results of operations, and we may not be able to mitigate any future impacts of inflation by increases in pricing for our goods and services. We are unable to predict any future trends in the rate of inflation, and if (and to the extent that) we are unable to recover higher costs in the event of future increases in inflation, such increases in inflation could adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
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Our success depends on our ability to retain our current customers, renew our existing customer contracts and obtain new business on commercially favorable terms. Our ability to do so generally depends on a variety of factors, including the quality, price and responsiveness of our services, as well as our ability to market these services effectively and differentiate ourself from our competitors. In addition, customers are increasingly focused on and requiring us to set targets and meet standards related to environmental sustainability matters, such as greenhouse gas emissions, packaging, waste and wastewater. When we renew existing customer contracts, it is often on terms that are less favorable or less profitable for us than the then-current contract terms. In addition, we typically incur substantial start-up and operating costs and experience lower profit margin and operating cash flows in connection with the establishment of new business, and in periods with higher rates of new business, we have experienced and expect to continue to experience negative impact to our profit margin and our cash flows. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain new business, renew existing customer contracts at the same or higher levels of pricing or that our current customers will not turn to competitors, cease operations, elect to in-source or terminate contracts with us. These risks may be exacerbated by current economic conditions due to, among other things, increased cost pressure at our customers, tight labor markets and heightened competition in a contracted marketplace. The failure to renew a significant number of our existing contracts, including on the same or more favorable terms, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations, and the failure to obtain new business could have an adverse impact on our growth and financial results.
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Our success depends on our ability to retain our current customers, renew our existing customer contracts and obtain new business on commercially favorable terms. Our ability to do so generally depends on a variety of factors, including the quality, price and responsiveness of our services, as well as our ability to market these services effectively and differentiate ourself from our competitors. In addition, customers are increasingly focused on and requiring us to set targets and meet standards related to environmental sustainability matters, such as greenhouse gas emissions, packaging, waste and wastewater. We typically incur substantial start-up and operating costs and experience lower profit margin and operating cash flows in connection with the establishment of new business, and in periods with higher rates of new business, we have experienced and expect to continue to experience negative impact to our profit margin and our cash flows. In recent quarters, we have experienced rental revenue declines resulting from lost business in excess of new business, as well as declines in rental revenue related to existing business. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain new business, renew existing customer contracts at the current or higher levels of pricing or that our current customers will not turn to competitors, cease operations, elect to in-source or terminate contracts with us. These risks may be exacerbated by current economic conditions due to, among other things, increased cost pressure at our customers, tight labor markets and heightened competition in a contracted marketplace. The failure to renew a significant number of our existing contracts, including on the same or more favorable terms, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations, and the failure to obtain new business could have an adverse impact on our growth and financial results.
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Increases in fuel and energy costs could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
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Increases in fuel and energy costs, including as a result of military conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, could adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
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The prices of fuel and energy to run our vehicles, equipment and facilities are volatile and fluctuate based on factors outside of our control. For example, the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine disrupted supply chains and caused increased fuel prices. Our operating margins have been and may continue to be impacted by such increased fuel prices. Continuing or additional increases in fuel and energy costs could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or our results of operations.
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The prices of fuel and energy to run our vehicles, equipment and facilities are volatile and fluctuate based on factors outside of our control. For example, geopolitical developments, such as the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine and the recent military conflict in the Middle East, supply and demand for oil and gas, actions by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, or OPEC, and other oil and gas producers, war and unrest in oil producing countries, regional production patterns, limits on refining capacities, natural disasters, environmental concerns, including the impact of legislative and regulatory efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions, and public health emergencies, have from time to time disrupted supply chains and caused increased fuel prices. Our operating margins have been and may continue to be impacted by such increased fuel prices. Continuing or additional increases in fuel and energy costs could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or our results of operations.
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Insolvency or business disruption experienced by suppliers could make it difficult for us to source the items we need to run our business. Political and economic stability in the countries in which foreign suppliers are located, the financial stability of suppliers, suppliers’ failure to meet our standards, labor problems experienced by our suppliers, the availability of raw materials and labor to suppliers, cybersecurity issues, currency exchange rates, transport availability and cost, tariffs, inflation and other factors relating to the suppliers and the countries in which they are located are beyond our control. Certain of our raw materials and products are currently and may in the future be limited to a single supplier, and if such a supplier faces any difficulty in supplying the materials or products, we may not be able to find an alternative supplier in a timely manner or at all. Current global supply chain disruptions caused by the current macroeconomic environment, the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia/Ukraine conflict have resulted, and may continue to result, in delivery delays as well as lower fill rates and higher substitution rates for a wide-range of products. We do not have direct operations in the Middle East but the recent conflicts in Israel and escalating tensions in the region may disrupt global markets and impact our supply chain. While we have continued to modify our business model in response to the current environment, including proactively managing inflation and global supply chain disruption, through supply chain initiatives and by implementing pricing, including temporary fees, as appropriate, to cover incremental costs, there is no guarantee that we will be able to continue to do so successfully or on comparable terms in the future if supply chain disruptions continue or worsen.
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Insolvency or business disruption experienced by suppliers could make it difficult for us to source the items we need to run our business. Political and economic stability in the countries in which foreign suppliers are located, the financial stability of suppliers, suppliers’ failure to meet our standards, labor problems experienced by our suppliers, the availability of raw materials and labor to suppliers, cybersecurity issues, currency exchange rates, transport availability and cost, tariffs, inflation and other factors relating to the suppliers and the countries in which they are located are beyond our control. Certain of our raw materials and products are currently and may in the future be limited to a single supplier, and if such a supplier faces any difficulty in supplying the materials or products, we may not be able to find an alternative supplier in a timely manner or at all. Current global supply chain disruptions caused by the current macroeconomic environment, recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine have resulted, and may continue to result, in delivery delays as well as lower fill rates and higher substitution rates for a wide-range of products. We do not have direct operations in the Middle East, but the recent conflict in Israel and the potential for re-escalation of tensions in the region, may disrupt global markets and impact our supply chain. While we have continued to modify our business model in response to the current environment, including proactively managing inflation and global supply chain disruption, through supply chain initiatives and by implementing pricing, including temporary fees, as appropriate, to cover incremental costs, there is no guarantee that we will be able to continue to do so successfully or on comparable terms in the future if supply chain disruptions continue or worsen.
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We operate primarily in the United States and Canada. During fiscal 2024, approximately 91% of our revenue was generated in the United States and approximately 9% of our revenue was generated in Canada. In addition, we operate manufacturing plants and a distribution center in Mexico that collectively employ approximately 2,100 personnel as of September 27, 2024. Our international operations are subject to risks that are different from those we face in the United States, including the requirement to comply with changing or conflicting national and local regulatory requirements and laws, as well as cybersecurity, data protection and supply chain laws; potential difficulties in staffing and labor disputes; managing and obtaining support and distribution for local operations; credit risk or financial condition of local customers; potential imposition of restrictions on investments; potentially adverse tax consequences, including imposition or increase of withholding, value-added tax (“VAT”) and other taxes on remittances and other payments by subsidiaries; foreign exchange controls; local political and social conditions; and the ability to comply with the terms of government assistance programs.
Current wording
We operate primarily in the United States and Canada. During fiscal 2025, approximately 91% of our revenue was generated in the United States and approximately 9% of our revenue was generated in Canada. In addition, we operate manufacturing plants and a distribution center in Mexico that collectively employ approximately 1,900 personnel as of October 3, 2025. Our international operations are subject to risks that are different from those we face in the United States, including the requirement to comply with changing or conflicting national and local regulatory requirements and laws, as well as cybersecurity, data protection and supply chain laws; potential difficulties in staffing and labor disputes; managing and obtaining support and distribution for local operations; credit risk or financial condition of local customers; potential imposition of restrictions on investments; potentially adverse tax consequences, including imposition or increase of withholding, value-added tax (“VAT”) and other taxes on remittances and other payments by subsidiaries; foreign exchange controls; local political and social conditions; and the ability to comply with the terms of government assistance programs.
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Natural disasters, global calamities, climate change, political unrest and other adverse incidents beyond our control could adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
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Natural disasters, global calamities, climate change, terrorist acts, political unrest and other adverse incidents beyond our control could adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
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Natural disasters, including hurricanes and earthquakes, global calamities and political unrest have affected, and in the future could affect, our business, financial condition or results of operations. In the past, due to more geographically isolated natural disasters, such as wildfires in the western United States and hurricanes and extreme cold conditions in the southern United States, we experienced lost and closed customer locations, business disruptions and delays, the loss of inventory and other assets, and asset impairments. The effects of global climate change will likely increase the frequency and severity of such natural disasters and may also impact the availability of water resources, forests or other natural resources.
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Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, fires, floods, droughts and tornadoes, and other unexpected events, such as fires at or near our facilities, severe weather conditions, geopolitical conflicts, political unrest, war or terrorist activities, unplanned outages, supply disruptions, or failure of equipment or systems, could adversely affect our consolidated results of operations. For example, in the past, due to more geographically isolated natural disasters, such as wildfires in the western United States and hurricanes and extreme cold conditions in the southern United States, we experienced lost and closed customer locations, business disruptions and delays, the loss of inventory and other assets, and asset impairments. The effects of global climate change will likely increase the frequency and severity of such natural disasters and may also impact the availability of water resources, forests or other natural resources.
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In addition, political unrest and global conflicts have disrupted, and in the future may further continue to disrupt, global supply chains and heighten volatility and disruption of global financial markets. While we do not have direct operations within Russia, Ukraine or Israel, conflicts in those regions further disrupted global supply chains and heightened volatility and disruption of global financial markets. The ongoing volatility and disruption of financial markets caused by these global events, as well as other current global economic factors, triggered inflation in labor and energy costs and has driven significant changes in foreign currencies. The impact on our longer-term operational and financial performance will depend on future developments, including our response and governmental response to inflation, the duration and severity of the ongoing volatility and disruption of global financial markets and our ability to effectively hire and retain personnel. Any terrorist attacks or incidents prompted by political unrest also may adversely affect our revenue and operating results. These future developments are outside of our control and are highly uncertain.
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While we do not have direct operations within Russia, Ukraine or Israel, conflicts in those regions further disrupted global supply chains and heightened volatility and disruption of global financial markets. The ongoing volatility and disruption of financial markets caused by these global events, as well as other current global economic factors, triggered inflation in labor and energy costs and has driven significant changes in foreign currencies. The impact on our longer-term operational and financial performance will depend on future developments, including our response and governmental response to inflation, the duration and severity of the ongoing volatility and disruption of global financial markets and our ability to effectively hire and retain personnel. Any terrorist attacks or incidents prompted by political unrest also may adversely affect our revenue and operating results. These future developments are outside of our control and are highly uncertain.
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As of September 27, 2024, approximately 10,800 of our employees were represented by labor unions and covered by over 200 collective bargaining agreements with various terms and dates of expiration. There can be no assurance that any current or future issues with our employees will be resolved or that we will not encounter future strikes, work stoppages or other disputes with labor unions or our employees. A work stoppage or other limitations on our operations and facilities for any reason could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
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Approximately 10,750 of our employees were represented by labor unions and covered by over 200 collective bargaining agreements with various terms and dates of expiration. There can be no assurance that any current or future issues with our employees will be resolved or that we will not encounter future strikes, work stoppages or other disputes with labor unions or our employees. A work stoppage or other limitations on our operations and facilities for any reason could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
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We are subject to legal proceedings that may adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
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We are subject to legal proceedings, including securities class action claims, that could result in significant legal expenses and settlement or damage awards and may adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
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We are subject to various litigation claims and legal proceedings including securities class actions, personal injury, customer contract, environmental and employment claims. Certain of these lawsuits or potential future lawsuits, if decided adversely to us or settled by us, may result in liability and expense material to our consolidated financial condition and consolidated results of operations. See “Item 3. Legal Proceedings”.
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We are subject to various litigation claims and legal proceedings, including securities class actions, personal injury, customer contract, acquisition-related, environmental and employment claims. Certain of these lawsuits, or any potential future lawsuits, if decided adversely to us or settled by us, may result in liability and expense material to our consolidated financial condition and consolidated results of operations. See “Item 3. Legal Proceedings”. We may in the future become subject to additional claims and litigation alleging violations of the securities laws or other related claims, which could harm our business and require us to incur significant costs. We are generally obliged, to the extent permitted by law, to indemnify our current and former directors and officers who are named as defendants in these types of lawsuits. Significant litigation costs could impact our ability to comply with certain financial covenants under our credit agreement. Regardless of the outcome, litigation may require significant attention from management and could result in significant legal expenses, settlement costs or damage awards that could have a material impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
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Additionally, we may be under examination by the taxing authorities for historical tax positions, and we regularly assess the likelihood of adverse outcomes resulting from these audits. While we believe that our current tax provisions are appropriate, there can be no assurance that these items will be settled for the amounts accrued, that additional tax exposures will not be identified in the future or that additional tax reserves will not be necessary for any such exposure. Any increase in the amount of taxation incurred as a result of challenges to our tax filing positions could result in a material adverse effect on our business, consolidated results of operations and consolidated financial condition.
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Additionally, we may be under examination by the taxing authorities for historical tax positions, and we regularly assess the likelihood of adverse outcomes resulting from these audits. While we believe that our current tax (benefits)/ provisions are appropriate, there can be no assurance that these items will be settled for the amounts accrued, that additional tax exposures will not be identified in the future or that additional tax reserves will not be necessary for any such exposure. Any increase in the amount of taxation incurred as a result of challenges to our tax filing positions could result in a material adverse effect on our business, consolidated results of operations and consolidated financial condition.
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We are increasingly utilizing information technology systems, including with respect to administrative functions, financial and operational data, ordering, point-of-sale processing and payment and the management of our supply chain, to enhance the efficiency of our business and to improve the overall experience of our customers. We maintain confidential, proprietary and personal information about, or on behalf of, our potential, current and former customers, employees and other third parties in these systems or engage third parties in connection with storage and processing of this information. Such information includes employee, customer and third-party data, including credit card numbers, social security numbers, healthcare information and other personal information.
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We are increasingly utilizing information technology systems, some of which are managed by third parties, to process, summarize, transmit, and store electronic information that is critical to operating our business efficiently and effectively. Our information systems and infrastructure are used to support our operations and manage key business processes, including, but not limited to, administrative functions, financial and operational data, ordering, point-of-sale processing and payment and the management of our supply chain, to enhance the efficiency of our business and to improve the overall experience of our customers. In the ordinary course of business, we directly or indirectly maintain confidential, proprietary and personal information about, or on behalf of, our potential, current and former customers, employees and third parties. Such information may include employee, customer, supplier and other third-party data that may contain personal information, personal health information, and/or personal credit information.
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Our systems and the systems of our vendors and other third parties are subject to damage or interruption from power outages, computer or telecommunication failures, computer viruses, catastrophic events and implementation delays or difficulties, as well as usage errors by our employees or third-party service providers. These systems are also vulnerable to an increasing threat of rapidly evolving cyber-based attacks, including malicious software, attempts to deny access to systems or networks, attempts to gain unauthorized access to data, including through phishing emails, attempts to fraudulently induce employees or others to disclose information, the exploitation of software and operating vulnerabilities and physical device tampering/skimming at card reader units. The techniques used to obtain unauthorized access, disable or degrade service or sabotage systems change frequently, may be difficult to detect for a long time and often are not recognized until after an attack is launched or occurs. As a result, we and such third parties may be unable to anticipate these techniques or to implement adequate preventative measures. In addition, we or such third parties may decide to upgrade existing information technology systems from time to time to support the needs of our business and growth strategy and the risk of system disruption is increased when significant system changes are undertaken.
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Our systems and the systems of third parties are subject to damage or interruption from power outages, telecommunication failures, state or federal infrastructure failures, natural disasters and other catastrophic events, implementation delays or difficulties, as well as human errors by employees or third-party service providers. These systems are also vulnerable to an increasing threat of cyber-based attacks, including malicious software, denial of service attacks, attempts to gain unauthorized access to data, including social engineering that attempts to fraudulently induce employees or others to improperly disclose confidential information, the exploitation of software and operating vulnerabilities and physical device tampering/skimming at card reader units. Techniques used to obtain unauthorized access, disable or degrade service or sabotage systems evolve rapidly, and may be difficult to detect until after they are already deployed, potentially allowing them to persist within our systems and the systems of third parties for extended periods of time. As a result, we and our third-party vendors may be unable to anticipate these techniques or to implement adequate preventative measures.
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We are subject to numerous laws and regulations in the United States and internationally as well as contractual obligations and other security standards, each designed to protect the personal information of customers, employees and other third parties that we collect and maintain. These laws and regulations are evolving to match changes in cyber-attacks and protection programs, which require us to review and amend the legal framework we have in place.
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We are subject to data privacy, handling, and protection laws and regulations in the United States and internationally where we do business. We also have contractual obligations and security standards, each designed to protect the personal information of customers, employees and other third parties that we directly or indirectly collect and maintain. These laws and regulations and contractual obligations continue to evolve in an effort to keep pace with cyber-attacks and protection programs, which require us to routinely review and amend the legal framework we have in place.
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Cybersecurity related laws, regulations and obligations are increasing in complexity and number, change frequently and may be inconsistent across the various jurisdictions in which we operate. Additionally, the federal government and some states have adopted, are considering or in the future may adopt similar data protection laws. Our systems and the systems maintained or used by third parties and service providers to process data on our behalf may not be able to satisfy these changing legal and regulatory requirements, or may require significant additional investments or time to do so. If we fail to comply with these laws or regulations, we could be subject to significant litigation, monetary damages, regulatory enforcement actions or fines in one or more jurisdictions and we could experience a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and business.
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Cybersecurity related laws, regulations and obligations are increasing in complexity and number, change frequently and may be inconsistent across the various jurisdictions in which we operate. Additionally, the federal government and some states have adopted, are considering or in the future may adopt similar data protection laws. Our systems and the systems maintained or used by third parties to process data on our behalf may not be able to satisfy these changing legal and regulatory requirements or may require significant additional investments or time to do so. If we fail to comply with these laws or regulations, we could be subject to significant litigation, monetary damages, regulatory enforcement actions or fines in one or more jurisdictions and we could experience a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and business.
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During the normal course of business, we have experienced and expect to continue to experience cyber-based attacks and other attempts to compromise our information systems, although none, to our knowledge, has had a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. Any damage to, or compromise or breach of, our systems or the systems of our vendors could impair our ability to conduct our business, result in transaction errors, result in corruption or loss of accounting or other data, which could cause delays in our financial reporting, and result in a violation of applicable privacy and other laws, significant legal and financial exposure, reputational damage, adverse publicity and a loss of confidence in our security measures. Any such event could cause us to incur substantial costs, including costs associated with systems remediation, customer protection, litigation, lost revenue or the failure to retain or attract customers following an attack. The failure to properly respond to any such event could also result in similar exposure to liability. The occurrence of some or all of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition, business and reputation.
Current wording
During the normal course of business, we have experienced and expect to continue to experience cyber-based attacks and other attempts to compromise our information systems. While we believe that prior compromises of our systems have not had, in the aggregate, a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations, we may expect events of this nature to continue as cyber-based attacks become more sophisticated and more frequent. Any damage to, or compromise or breach of, our systems or the systems of our vendors could impair our ability to conduct our business, result in transaction errors, result in corruption or loss of accounting or other data, which could cause delays in our financial reporting, and result in a violation of applicable privacy and other laws, significant legal and financial exposure, reputational damage, adverse publicity and a loss of confidence in our security measures. Any such event could cause us to incur substantial costs, including costs associated with systems remediation, customer protection, litigation, lost revenue or the failure to retain or attract customers following an attack. The failure to properly respond to any such event could also result in similar exposure to liability. The occurrence of some or all of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition, business and reputation.
Previous wording
In addition, our Credit Agreement requires us to satisfy and maintain specified financial ratios and other financial condition tests. Our ability to meet those financial ratios and tests can be affected by events beyond our control and, in the event of a significant deterioration of our financial performance, there can be no assurance that we will satisfy those ratios and tests. A breach of any of these covenants could result in a default under the Credit Agreement. Upon our failure to maintain compliance with these covenants that is not waived by the lenders under the Credit Agreement, the lenders under the credit facilities could elect to declare all amounts outstanding under the credit facilities to be immediately due and payable and terminate all commitments to extend further credit under such facilities. If we were unable to repay those amounts, the lenders under the credit facilities could proceed against the collateral granted to them to secure that indebtedness. We have pledged a significant portion of our assets as collateral under the Credit Agreement. If the lenders under the credit facilities accelerate the repayment of borrowings, there can be no assurance that we will have sufficient assets to repay those borrowings, as well as our unsecured indebtedness.
Current wording
Our credit agreement requires us to satisfy and maintain specified financial ratios, tests and other covenants, including a net leverage ratio covenant. On May 1, 2025, we entered into an amendment to our credit agreement. The amendment increased the net leverage covenant ratio from 4.50x to (i) 5.25x for any fiscal quarter ending prior to July 3, 2026, (ii) 5.00x for the fiscal quarter ending July 3, 2026 and (iii) 4.75x for the fiscal quarter ending October 2, 2026. Pursuant to the credit agreement, as amended, the net leverage covenant ratio will remain at 4.50x for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 through maturity. Our ability to meet the financial leverage ratio covenant and certain other financial ratios, tests and covenants can be affected by events beyond our control and, in the event of a significant deterioration of our financial performance, there can be no assurance that we will satisfy those ratios, tests and covenants. A breach of any of these covenants could result in a default under the credit agreement. Upon our failure to maintain compliance with these covenants that is not waived by the lenders under the credit agreement, the lenders under the credit facilities could elect to declare all amounts outstanding under the credit facilities to be immediately due and payable and terminate all commitments to extend further credit under such facilities. If we were unable to repay those amounts, the lenders under the credit facilities could proceed against the collateral granted to them to secure that indebtedness. We have pledged a significant portion of our assets as collateral under the credit agreement. If the lenders under the credit agreement accelerate the repayment of borrowings, there can be no assurance that we will have sufficient assets to repay those borrowings, as well as our unsecured indebtedness.
Previous wording
Our Credit Agreement contains various covenants that limit our ability to engage in specified types of transactions. These covenants limit our and our restricted subsidiaries' ability to, among other things:
Current wording
In addition, our credit agreement contains various covenants that limit our ability to engage in specified types of transactions. These covenants limit our and our restricted subsidiaries' ability to, among other things:
Previous wording
We have debt obligations that could adversely affect our business and profitability and our ability to meet other obligations.
Current wording
We have significant indebtedness that could adversely affect our business and profitability and our ability to meet other obligations.
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We have approximately $1,162.5 million of borrowings outstanding as of September 27, 2024 under our senior secured credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), and we may incur additional indebtedness in the future. This significant amount of debt could potentially have important consequences to us and our debt and equity investors, including:
Current wording
We have approximately $1,168.5 million of borrowings outstanding as of October 3, 2025 under our senior secured credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), and we may incur additional indebtedness in the future. This significant amount of debt could potentially have important consequences to us and our debt and equity investors, including:
Previous wording
The historical information about Vestis in this 10-K for the fiscal years ended September 29, 2023 and September 30, 2022 refers to Vestis as operated by and integrated with Aramark. The historical financial information of Vestis included in this 10-K for the fiscal years ended September 29, 2023 and September 30, 2022 is derived from the Combined Financial Statements and accounting records of Aramark. Accordingly, the historical financial information included in this 10-K for these periods does not necessarily reflect the financial condition, results of operations or cash flows that we would have achieved as a separate, publicly traded company during the periods presented or those that we will achieve in the future primarily as a result of the factors described below:
Current wording
The historical information about Vestis in this 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 29, 2023 refers to Vestis as operated by and integrated with Aramark. The historical financial information of Vestis included in this 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 29, 2023 is derived from the Combined Financial Statements and accounting records of Aramark. Accordingly, the historical financial information included in this 10-K for this period does not necessarily reflect the financial condition, results of operations or cash flows that we would have achieved as a separate, publicly traded company during the periods presented or those that we will achieve in the future primarily as a result of the factors described below:
Previous wording
•Generally, our working capital requirements and capital for our general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures and acquisitions, have historically been satisfied as part of the corporate-wide cash management policies of Aramark. Following the completion of the Separation, our results of operations and cash flows may be more volatile, and we may need to obtain additional financing from banks, through public offerings or private placements of debt or equity securities, strategic relationships or other arrangements, which may or may not be available and may be more costly.
Current wording
•Generally, our working capital requirements and capital for our general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures and acquisitions, have historically been satisfied as part of the corporate-wide cash management policies of Aramark. Following the completion of the Separation, our results of operations and cash flows have been more volatile, and we may need to obtain additional financing from banks, through public offerings or private placements of debt or equity securities, strategic relationships or other arrangements, which may or may not be available and may be more costly.
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We are repositioning our brand to remove the Aramark name, which could adversely affect our ability to attract and maintain customers.
Current wording
We have repositioned our brand to remove the Aramark name, which could adversely affect our ability to attract and maintain customers.
Previous wording
We have historically marketed our products and services using the “Aramark” name and logo, which is a globally recognized brand with a strong reputation for high-quality products and services. Following the Separation, subject to limited exceptions, we are repositioning our brand and update, as applicable, our products and services using the “Vestis” name or other names and marks and removing the “Aramark” name and logo on our products and discontinuing its use in connection with our service offerings. These new names and brands may not benefit from the same recognition and association with product quality as the Aramark name, which could adversely affect our ability to attract and maintain our customers, who may prefer to use products with a more established brand identity.
Current wording
We historically marketed our products and services using the “Aramark” name and logo, which is a globally recognized brand with a strong reputation for high-quality products and services. Following the Separation, subject to limited exceptions, we repositioned our brand and updated, as applicable, our products and services using the “Vestis” name or other names and marks and have discontinued using the “Aramark” name and logo in connection with our service offerings. These new names and brands may not benefit from the same recognition and association with product quality as the Aramark name, which could adversely affect our ability to attract and maintain our customers, who may prefer to use products with a more established brand identity.
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The timing, declaration, amount and payment of any future dividends are within the discretion of our Board of Directors, and will depend upon many factors, including our financial condition, earnings, capital requirements of our operating subsidiaries, covenants associated with certain of our debt service obligations, legal requirements, regulatory constraints, industry practice, ability to access capital markets and other factors deemed relevant by our Board of Directors. Moreover, there can be no assurance that we will continue to pay such dividends or the amount of such dividends.
Current wording
While, historically, we have at times paid quarterly dividends, the timing, declaration, amount and payment of any future dividends are within the discretion of our Board of Directors, and will depend upon many factors, including our financial condition, earnings, capital requirements of our operating subsidiaries, covenants associated with certain of our debt service obligations, legal requirements, regulatory constraints, industry practice, ability to access capital markets and other factors deemed relevant by our Board of Directors. For example, on May 1, 2025, we amended our credit agreement. As part of the amendment, among other things, we agreed to restrict all dividends and share repurchases until the earlier of (i) any fiscal quarter ending after October 2, 2026 so long as we are then in compliance with the financial covenants and (ii) when we achieve a net leverage ratio below or equal to 4.5x as of the last day of two consecutive quarters through the end of fiscal 2026. Thus, there can be no assurance that we will in the future pay such dividends or the amount of such dividends. As a result, you may have to rely on stock appreciation for any return on your investment.
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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
In addition, political unrest and global conflicts have disrupted, and in the future may further continue to disrupt, global supply chains and heighten volatility and disruption of global financial markets.