Cintas Secures Key Shareholder Support for UniFirst Acquisition

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Cintas Corporation filed a Schedule 13D disclosing a voting agreement with UniFirst shareholders, securing support for its $5.5 billion acquisition and controlling approximately two-thirds of UniFirst's voting power.

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• Acquisition Details Confirmed

  Cintas Corporation entered into a definitive Merger Agreement on March 10, 2026, to acquire UniFirst Corporation for approximately $5.5 billion.

• Merger Consideration

  UniFirst shareholders will receive $155 in cash and 0.7720 shares of Cintas common stock for each share.

• Key Shareholder Voting Agreement

  Cintas secured a voting and support agreement with UniFirst shareholders, covering approximately two-thirds of UniFirst's combined voting power, ensuring votes in favor of the merger.

• Beneficial Ownership Disclosure

  Cintas reports beneficial ownership of 18.7% of UniFirst's common stock solely due to the voting agreement, with potential control over 67.2% of voting power if Class B shares are not converted.

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This Schedule 13D provides critical details regarding the previously announced acquisition of UniFirst by Cintas. The disclosure of a voting and support agreement with UniFirst shareholders, representing approximately two-thirds of the company's voting power, significantly de-risks the merger's completion. This agreement ensures that a substantial portion of UniFirst's shares will be voted in favor of the merger, increasing the certainty of the transaction for investors. The filing outlines the cash and stock consideration for UniFirst shareholders and the conditions for the merger's completion, including regulatory approvals and UniFirst shareholder approval.