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aramark For Immediate Release Inquiries : Felise Kissell ( 215 ) 409-7287 Kissell-Felise@aramark.com Scott Sullivan ( 215 ) 238-3953 Sullivan-Scott1@aramark.com Aramark Reports Third Quarter Earnings SUMMARY • Revenue + 39 % ; Organic Revenue + 34 % • • ° о Increased levels of business activity led by accelerated pace of client reopenings Sequential quarterly improvement across all business segments Operating Income increased by $ 402 million ; Adjusted Operating Income ( AOI ) increased by $ 250 million versus prior year Higher profitability as a result of rebounding sales volumes and effective cost management о о Ongoing investment in growth resources EPS improved $ 1.14 to $ 0.13 ; Adjusted EPS improved $ 0.72 to $ 0.03 • GAAP EPS included non - cash gain on an equity investment , partially offset by non - cash loss from a defined benefit pension plan termination Strengthened balance sheet ; Enhanced platform for growth о о о Repaid $ 500 million in debt ; proactively extended maturities on $ 2.6 billion of borrowings ; and increased revolver capacity by over $ 200 million Completed acquisition of Next Level Hospitality , expanding into high - growth senior living industry Over $ 1.9 billion cash availability at quarter - end Philadelphia , PA , August 10 , 2021 - Aramark ( NYSE : ARMK ) today reported third quarter fiscal 2021 results . " Our third quarter performance continues to reflect Aramark's strong competitive position and flexible business model as we help clients reopen within various stages of recovery , while also driving growth initiatives that resulted in meaningful new business wins and high levels of client retention , " said John Zillmer , Aramark's Chief Executive Officer . " I am extremely proud of our team's dedication to serving clients and focusing on our growth agenda . " Page 1 of 22