UniFirst Files Definitive Proxy for Cintas Acquisition Shareholder Vote

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UniFirst has filed its definitive proxy statement for the shareholder vote on its acquisition by Cintas, with the controlling family's support making approval highly likely.

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• Definitive Merger Terms Finalized

  Shareholders will vote on the acquisition by Cintas for $155.00 cash and 0.7720 shares of Cintas common stock per UniFirst share, finalizing terms of the acquisition initiated on March 11, 2026.

• Special Shareholder Meeting Scheduled

  A special meeting is set for June 11, 2026, for UniFirst shareholders to approve the merger agreement.

• Controlling Shareholder Support Secured

  The Croatti family, holding approximately 67.20% of the combined voting power, has agreed to vote in favor of the merger, making its approval highly probable.

• Anticipated Transaction Closing

  The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of calendar year 2026, after which UniFirst will be delisted from the NYSE.

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This DEFM14A filing provides the definitive proxy statement for UniFirst shareholders to vote on the previously announced acquisition by Cintas Corporation. The merger consideration is fixed at $155.00 in cash and 0.7720 shares of Cintas common stock per UniFirst share. The Croatti family, controlling approximately 67.20% of the combined voting power, has entered into a voting and support agreement to approve the merger, making shareholder approval highly probable. This filing is a critical step towards the expected completion of the transaction in the second half of calendar year 2026, leading to UniFirst's delisting from the NYSE.