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NATURE OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
9 Months Ended
Jul. 03, 2026
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
NATURE OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION NATURE OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION:
Vestis Corporation ("Vestis", the "Company", "our", “we”, or “us”) is a leading provider of uniforms and workplace supplies across the United States and Canada. The Company provides uniforms, mats, towels, linens, restroom supplies, first-aid supplies and safety products. The Company’s customer base participates in a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing, hospitality, retail, government, automotive, healthcare, food processing and pharmaceuticals. The Company serves customers ranging from small, family-owned operations with a single location to large corporations and national franchises with multiple locations. The Company’s customers value the uniforms and workplace supplies it delivers as its services and products can help them reduce operating costs, enhance their brand image, maintain a safe and clean workplace and focus on their core business. The Company leverages its broad footprint and its supply chain, delivery fleet and route logistics capabilities to serve customers on a recurring basis, typically weekly, and primarily through multi-year contracts. In addition, the Company offers customized uniforms through direct sales agreements, typically for large, regional or national companies.
The Company manages and evaluates its business activities based on geography and, as a result, determined that its United States and Canada businesses are its operating segments. The Company’s operating segments are also its reportable segments. The United States and Canada reportable segments both provide a range of uniforms and workplace supplies programs. The Company’s uniforms business generates revenue from the rental, servicing and direct sale of uniforms to customers, including the design, sourcing, manufacturing, customization, personalization, delivery, laundering, sanitization, repair and replacement of uniforms. The uniform options include shirts, pants, outerwear, gowns, scrubs, high visibility garments, particulate-free garments and flame-resistant garments, along with shoes and accessories. The Company’s workplace supplies business generates revenue from the rental and servicing of workplace supplies, including managed restroom supply services, first-aid supplies and safety products, floor mats, towels and linens.
On September 30, 2023 (the “Distribution Date”), Aramark completed the previously announced spin-off of Vestis (the “Separation”). The Separation was completed through a distribution of the Company's common stock to holders of record of Aramark’s common stock as of the close of business on September 20, 2023 (the “Distribution”), which resulted in the issuance of approximately 131.2 million shares of common stock, which includes 0.5 million shares contributed to an Aramark donor advised fund for charitable contributions. Aramark stockholders of record received one share of Vestis common stock for every two shares of common stock, par value $0.01, of Aramark. As a result of the Separation, the Company became an independent public company. Our common stock is listed under the symbol “VSTS” on the NYSE. In connection with the Separation, the Company entered into or adopted several agreements that provide a framework for the relationship between the Company and Aramark. See Note 12. "Related Parties" for more information on these agreements.

Basis of Presentation
The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (the “Financial Statements”) were prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) applicable to interim financial statements. The Financial Statements reflect the historical results of operations and comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended July 3, 2026 and June 27, 2025, the financial position as of July 3, 2026 and October 3, 2025, and the cash flows for the nine months ended July 3, 2026 and June 27, 2025 for the Company and are denominated in United States (“U.S.”) dollars. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the Financial Statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. These Financial
Statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all material adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to fairly state, in all material respects, the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. All intercompany transactions and balances within the Company have been eliminated.
It is suggested that these Financial Statements be read in conjunction with the Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 3, 2025. There have been no material changes in the accounting policies and accounting standard updates followed by the Company during the current fiscal year.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the Financial Statements and accompanying notes. The Company utilizes key estimates in preparing the financial statements including revenue recognition, litigation and claims, environmental estimates, goodwill, intangibles, allowance for credit losses, inventories and rental merchandise in service, costs to obtain a contract, insurance reserves, income taxes and long-lived assets. These estimates are based on historical information, current trends and information available from other sources. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates.
Fair Value of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value are classified based upon the level of judgment associated with the inputs used to measure their fair value. The hierarchical levels related to the subjectivity of the valuation inputs are defined as follows:
Level 1—inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets
Level 2—inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument
Level 3—inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The Company’s financial instruments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, financing leases, derivatives and borrowings. Management believes that the carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, financing leases and borrowings approximate their respective fair values.
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
The Company’s assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include assets held for sale, long-lived assets, indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill. The Company reviews the carrying amounts of such assets at least annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Any resulting asset impairment would require that the asset be recorded at its fair value. The resulting fair value measurement of the assets are considered to be Level 3 measurements.

Receivables
Receivables represent amounts due from customers and are presented net of allowance for credit losses. Judgment and estimates are used in determining the collectability of receivables and evaluating the adequacy of the
allowance for credit losses. The Company estimates and reserves for its credit loss exposure based on historical experience, current general and specific industry economic conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount in estimating credit losses. Credit loss expense is classified within Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss). The allowance for credit losses was $35.5 million and $32.7 million, as of July 3, 2026 and October 3, 2025, respectively.
Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (principally the first-in, first-out method) or net realizable value. The Company records valuation adjustments to its inventories if the cost of inventory on hand exceeds the amount it expects to realize from the ultimate sale or disposal of the inventory. These estimates are based on management’s judgment regarding future demand and market conditions and analysis of historical experience. As of July 3, 2026 and October 3, 2025, the Company’s reserve for inventory was approximately $19.9 million and $18.6 million, respectively. The inventory reserve is determined based on history, projected customer consumption and specific identification.
The components of inventories, net of allowances, are as follows (in thousands):
July 3,
2026
October 3,
2025
Raw Materials$31,442 $41,167 
Work in Process1,144 1,128 
Finished Goods126,314 136,725 
Inventories, net$158,900 $179,020 
Rental Merchandise in Service
Rental merchandise in service represents personalized work apparel, linens and other rental items in service. Rental merchandise in service is valued at cost less amortization, calculated using the straight-line method. Rental merchandise in service is amortized over its useful life, which primarily range from one to four years. The amortization rates are based on the Company’s specific experience and wear tests performed by the Company. These factors are critical to determining the amount of rental merchandise in service and related Cost of services provided (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) that are presented in the Financial Statements. Material differences may result in the amount and timing of operating income if management makes significant changes to these estimates.

During the three months ended July 3, 2026 and June 27, 2025, the Company recorded $86.7 million and $91.3 million, respectively, of amortization related to rental merchandise in service and other inventoriable costs within Cost of services provided (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss). During the nine months ended July 3, 2026 and June 27, 2025, the Company recorded $263.7 million and $266.2 million, respectively, of amortization related to rental merchandise in service and other inventoriable costs within Cost of services provided (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss).
Other Assets
“Other assets,” as presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, is primarily comprised of the noncurrent portion of employee sales commissions, internal use software, consideration payable to a customer at the beginning of the contract, noncurrent pension assets, certain preparation costs and long-term receivables.
The internal use software costs, that are included in “Other Assets,” represent capitalized costs incurred to purchase or develop software for internal use and are amortized over the estimated useful life of the software, generally a period of three to 10 years. Such internal use software as of July 3, 2026 and October 3, 2025 was $29.2 million (cost of $162.5 million less accumulated amortization of $133.3 million and $32.1 million (cost of $158.4
million less accumulated amortization of $126.3 million), respectively. Amortization expense related to internal use software, which is included within Selling, general and administrative expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss), was $2.3 million for the three months ended July 3, 2026 as well as for the three months ended June 27, 2025. For the nine months ended July 3, 2026 and June 27, 2025, amortization expense related to internal use software was $7.0 million and $8.8 million, respectively.
Employee sales commissions represent commission payments made to employees related to new or retained business contracts.

Equity Method Investment
In the first quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company sold its equity stake in Aramark Uniform Services Japan Corporation for $36.8 million and recognized a loss of $2.2 million. The loss on the sale was recorded within Loss (Gain) on Sale of Equity Investment within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss).
Assets Held for Sale
Assets held for sale are recorded at the lower of their carrying value or estimated selling price less estimated costs to sell and are classified within Other Current Assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Depreciation is suspended upon classification as held for sale. The highest and best use of these assets is as real estate properties for use or lease and the Company intends to sell them to third parties as quickly as practicable. As of July 3, 2026, nine properties with an aggregate carrying value of $4.6 million were classified as held for sale. As of October 3, 2025, four properties with an aggregate carrying value of $4.2 million were classified as held for sale. During the second quarter of fiscal 2026, we sold two properties for $6.5 million, one of which was previously classified as held for sale. Properties held for sale as of July 3, 2026 and October 3, 2025 are all included within the Company's United States segment.
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
As of July 3, 2026 and October 3, 2025, Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets include insurance accruals related to automotive, general liability and workers' compensation reserves of $21.8 million and $16.1 million, respectively. The remaining components consist primarily of unearned income, rebates, group health insurance, taxes and environmental reserves (see Note 8. Commitments and Contingencies).
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities as presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets include the long-term portion of insurance reserves related to automotive, general liability and workers’ compensation of $43.7 million and $36.9 million, as of July 3, 2026 and October 3, 2025, respectively. The remaining components consist primarily of environmental reserves (see Note 8. Commitments and Contingencies), asset retirement obligations (see Note 8. Commitments and Contingencies), and the noncurrent portion of deferred income.
Following the Separation from Aramark on September 30, 2023, the Company has primarily been self-insured for workers’ compensation, general, and automotive liabilities. Self-insured liabilities are based upon actuarial methods to estimate the future cost of claims and related expenses that have been reported but not settled and have been incurred but not yet reported. These estimates are reviewed and adjusted as the facts and circumstances change. Self-insured liabilities are included in “Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities” and “Other Noncurrent Liabilities” in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets based on the expected timing of ultimate settlement.
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
During the three and nine months ended July 3, 2026, the Company paid interest related to principal debt of $17.5 million and $55.7 million, respectively. During the three and nine months ended June 27, 2025, the Company paid interest related to principal debt of $20.9 million and $64.7 million, respectively.
During the three months ended July 3, 2026, the Company received net cash refunds for income taxes of $2.7 million, and during the nine months ended July 3, 2026, the Company paid cash for income taxes of $3.9 million. During the three and nine months ended June 27, 2025, the Company paid cash for income taxes of $14.5 million and $20.7 million, respectively.
As of July 3, 2026 and October 3, 2025, the Company had $4.4 million and $6.5 million, respectively, of capital expenditures recorded within "Accounts Payable" and "Accrued expenses and other current liabilities" on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

During the three and nine months ended July 3, 2026, the Company entered into new finance leases of approximately $5.1 million and $22.4 million, respectively. During the three and nine months ended June 27, 2025, the Company entered into new finance leases of approximately $9.2 million and $31.9 million, respectively. See Note 6. Leases.