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Jun 26, 2020

Aramark Q3 2020 Earnings Report

Aramark's Q3 2020 earnings were affected by COVID-19, but the company showed strong cash flow management and sequential monthly revenue improvement.

Key Takeaways

Aramark reported a significant decrease in revenue due to the impact of COVID-19, which was partially offset by cost mitigation efforts. The company focused on cash flow management and launched a new platform for hygienic standards.

Strong cash flow management and liquidity, with over $2.5 billion cash availability at quarter-end.

Sequential monthly revenue improvement in the third quarter, particularly in Uniforms, International, Education, and Leisure.

EPS of $(1.01); Adjusted EPS of $(0.69), including severance charges related to organizational realignment.

Launched EverSafeâ„¢ proprietary platform providing reopening solutions for clients maintaining superior hygienic standards.

Total Revenue
$2.15B
Previous year: $4.01B
-46.3%
EPS
-$0.69
Previous year: $0.47
-246.8%
Gross Profit
-$113M
Previous year: $416M
-127.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.42B
Previous year: $220M
+998.5%
Free Cash Flow
-$37M
Total Assets
$15.6B
Previous year: $13.7B
+13.8%

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Aramark Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Aramark anticipates sequential top-line improvement in the fourth quarter compared to the third quarter and is focused on effectively managing costs and Free Cash Flow.

Positive Outlook

  • Improved client retention trends and new business wins
  • Increased agility in managing cost structure that led to an AOI drop-through at 20% of the corresponding revenue decline
  • Enhanced financial flexibility to promptly scale services to meet changing client needs
  • Providing meals, food, supplies and PPE for local communities as well as offering safe and hygienic solutions for employees, clients and customers
  • Client activity at various stages of reopening based on geography and sector, particularly Education

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income