Vestis Corp Announces Executive Changes and Filings
Ticker: VSTS · Form: 8-K · Filed: Dec 16, 2025 · CIK: 1967649
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Vestis CORP (VSTS) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 7 |
| Reading Time | 8 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.01, $400,000, $135,000, $150, $100,000 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: executive-changes, board-appointments, filing
TL;DR
Vestis Corp reshuffled execs and directors on 12/10/25, filed related docs.
AI Summary
Vestis Corporation announced on December 10, 2025, several key executive changes. These include the appointment of new officers and the election of directors. The company also disclosed compensatory arrangements for certain officers and provided a Regulation FD disclosure. Financial statements and exhibits related to these events were filed.
Why It Matters
Changes in executive leadership and director appointments can signal shifts in company strategy or governance, potentially impacting future performance and investor confidence.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Executive and director changes, while common, can introduce uncertainty regarding future strategy and operational stability.
Key Numbers
- 20251210 — Date of Report (Earliest event reported)
- 001-41783 — SEC File Number (Company's SEC filing identifier)
Key Players & Entities
- Vestis Corporation (company) — Registrant
- Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of Incorporation
- Roswell, Georgia (location) — Principal Executive Offices
- Epic NewCo, Inc. (company) — Former Company Name
FAQ
What specific executive positions were affected by the appointments?
The filing indicates the appointment of certain officers but does not specify the exact positions in the provided text.
Were there any new directors elected to the board?
Yes, the filing lists 'Election of Directors' as an item information, indicating new directors were elected.
What is the nature of the 'Compensatory Arrangements' disclosed?
The filing mentions 'Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers' but does not detail the specifics of these arrangements in the provided text.
What is the significance of the 'Regulation FD Disclosure'?
A Regulation FD disclosure ensures that material non-public information is disseminated to the public in a fair and non-discriminatory manner.
When was Vestis Corporation formerly known as?
Vestis Corporation was formerly known as Epic NewCo, Inc., with a name change date of February 28, 2023.
Filing Stats: 2,002 words · 8 min read · ~7 pages · Grade level 12.3 · Accepted 2025-12-16 08:01:47
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — ch Registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share VSTS New York Stock Excha
- $400,000 — er things, (i) an annual base salary of $400,000, effective December 13, 2025, (ii) an a
- $135,000 — equity award with a grant date value of $135,000 (subject to annual approval of the Comp
- $150 — thereafter, with a grant date value of $150 ,000, that will vest in one-third incre
- $100,000 — sh award with (a) an initial payment of $100,000, payable upon his appointment as Interi
- $50,000 — form of RSUs with a grant date value of $50,000 that will vest in one-third increments
- $800 — er also provides for a car allowance of $800 per month and four weeks of vacation.
Filing Documents
- ef20061282_8k.htm (8-K) — 49KB
- ef20061282_ex10-1.htm (EX-10.1) — 38KB
- ef20061282_ex10-2.htm (EX-10.2) — 69KB
- ef20061282_ex99-1.htm (EX-99.1) — 15KB
- image00001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 4KB
- 0001140361-25-045600.txt ( ) — 338KB
- vsts-20251210.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 4KB
- vsts-20251210_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 21KB
- vsts-20251210_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 16KB
- ef20061282_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Resignation of Kelly Janzen On December 10, 2025, Kelly Janzen, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Vestis Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the " Company "), provided notice of her decision to resign from the Company to pursue other opportunities. Ms. Janzen's resignation is not a result of any disagreement with the Company or the Board of Directors of the Company (the " Board ") regarding the Company's operations, policies or practices. Ms. Janzen's resignation will be effective December 31, 2025, and she will continue to serve in her role through that date . Ms. Janzen will receive such separation benefits as are consistent with a termination by the executive other than for good reason in accordance with Ms. Janzen's Employment Agreement with the Company dated January 29, 2025. Appointment of Adam K. Bowen as Interim Chief Financial Officer On December 12, 2025, the Board appointed Adam K. Bowen, the Company's Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis, to serve as the Company's Interim Chief Financial Officer and principal financial officer, effective as of December 16, 2025, to serve until a permanent Chief Financial Officer of the Company is designated. Mr. Bowen, 43, joined the Company as Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis in February 2025. He brings more than 20 years of strategic finance experience to the Company, having previously served as Chief Accounting Officer at Sonder Holdings, Inc. from October 2023 to December 2024, and Chief Accounting Officer of BlueLinx Holdings Inc. from March 2022 to August 2023. Previously, Mr. Bowen also served at BlueLinx Holdings Inc. in the roles of Senior Director of Accounting & Corporate Controller from January 2021 to March 2022, Director of Accounting & Corporate Controller from May 2020 to January 2021, and Direct
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD. On December 16, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing Ms. Janzen's resignation from the Company and Mr. Bowen's appointment as Interim Chief Financial Officer. A copy of the Company's press release announcing these changes is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The information in Item 7.01 of this current report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 furnished herewith) shall not be deemed "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 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press release of Vestis Corporation, dated December 16, 2025 10.1 Amended and Restated Offer Letter, dated December 15, 2025, by and between Vestis Corporation and Adam K. Bowen 10.2 Amended and Restated Agreement Relating to Employment and Post-Employment Competition, dated December 15, by and between Vestis Services, LLC and Adam K. Bowen 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) 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. Vestis Corporation Date: December 16, 2025 By: /s/ Jim Barber Name: Jim Barber Title: Chief Executive Officer