UniFirst Shareholders Approve Transaction with Cintas

UniFirst Corporation shareholders overwhelmingly approved the company's acquisition by Cintas Corporation, with over 99% of votes cast in favor. Under the agreement, UniFirst shareholders will receive $155.00 in cash and 0.7720 shares of Cintas stock per UniFirst share. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

06/12/2026, 8:00 AM • Benzinga

UniFirst Shareholders Approve Transaction with Cintas

UniFirst Corporation shareholders voted to approve the company's acquisition by Cintas Corporation with over 99% support. Under the deal terms, UniFirst shareholders will receive $155.00 in cash and 0.7720 Cintas shares per UniFirst share. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.

06/12/2026, 8:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Launches Legal Inquiry for the Merger--WSR, GDOT, UNF, and GNL

Monteverde & Associates PC, a class action securities firm, has launched legal investigations into four major merger and acquisition transactions. The firm is investigating potential shareholder concerns related to the sales/mergers of Whitestone REIT (to Ares Management), Green Dot Corporation (to Smith Ventures and CommerceOne Financial), UniFirst Corporation (to Cintas Corporation), and Global Net Lease (merger with Modiv Industrial). The firm invites shareholders to contact them with concerns regarding fair deal terms.

05/11/2026, 3:12 PM • Benzinga

UniFirst Declares Regular Cash Dividends

UniFirst Corporation declared regular quarterly cash dividends of $0.365 per share on Common Stock and $0.292 per share on Class B Common Stock, payable on June 26, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 5, 2026.

04/14/2026, 4:15 PM • Benzinga

Cintas Delivers Record Margins, Raises Outlook

Cintas reported Q3 earnings per share of $1.24, beating consensus estimates, with quarterly sales of $2.84 billion up 8.9% year-over-year. The company achieved record gross margins of 51% and raised its FY2026 sales outlook. Following its $5.5 billion acquisition of UniFirst, Cintas expects $375 million in operating cost synergies within four years. Despite strong results, CTAS shares declined 0.71% on the day.

03/25/2026, 2:21 PM • Benzinga

Building a Juggernaut: The Cintas-UniFirst Merger

Cintas Corporation has made a $5.2 billion all-cash offer to acquire rival UniFirst Corporation at $275 per share, representing a 64% premium. The merger would combine the industry's #1 and #3 players, creating a dominant force controlling nearly half the market. The deal is supported by activist investor pressure and includes a $350 million reverse termination fee to address antitrust concerns. The combination promises significant operational efficiencies and value creation through improved route density and cost optimization.

03/11/2026, 10:16 AM • Investing

UniFirst Declares Regular Cash Dividends

UniFirst Corporation's Board of Directors declared regular quarterly cash dividends of $0.365 per share on Common Stock and $0.292 per share on Class B Common Stock, payable on March 27, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 6, 2026.

01/13/2026, 4:15 PM • Benzinga

Why UniFirst Stock Tumbled by 3% Today

UniFirst's stock fell 3% following its Q1 fiscal 2026 earnings report. While the company beat revenue expectations at $621 million (nearly 3% YoY growth), it missed on earnings with $1.89 per share versus analyst estimates of $2.10. Net income declined 20% due to investment activities. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance but forecasted a notable decline in annual earnings compared to 2025, which failed to inspire investor confidence.

01/07/2026, 4:32 PM • The Motley Fool

Cintas Bets Big on Route Density as the UniFirst Deal Rewrites Industry Economics

Cintas Corporation has proposed acquiring UniFirst Corporation for $275 per share in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $5.2 billion, representing a 64% premium. The acquisition aims to consolidate the #1 and #3 players in North American uniform rental, enabling significant route optimization and projected $375 million in annual cost savings. While the deal faces hurdles including UniFirst's controlling Croatti family (71% voting power) and FTC antitrust review, Cintas's $350 million reverse termination fee signals confidence in closing.

12/24/2025, 3:22 AM • Investing

UniFirst Confirms Receipt of Unsolicited, Non-Binding Proposal from Cintas Corporation

UniFirst Corporation announced it received an unsolicited, non-binding acquisition proposal from Cintas Corporation on December 12, 2025, offering $275.00 per share in cash for all outstanding UniFirst common and Class B shares. The UniFirst Board of Directors has engaged financial and legal advisors to carefully review the proposal and determine the best course of action for shareholders and stakeholders.

12/22/2025, 10:30 AM • Benzinga

UniFirst Stock Jumps After Cintas Tables $275-A-Share Buyout Offer

Cintas Corporation has made a $275 per share all-cash acquisition proposal for UniFirst Corporation, valuing the company at approximately $5.2 billion and representing a 64% premium to its 90-day average closing price. The deal would combine the two companies to serve over 1 million business customers across the U.S. and Canada. UniFirst shares surged 33.40% in premarket trading, while Cintas shares declined slightly. The transaction has a 10-month deadline with possible extensions, and Cintas has committed to a $350 million reverse termination fee if the deal is blocked on antitrust grounds.

12/22/2025, 9:25 AM • Benzinga

UniFirst Announces Annual Meeting of Shareholders Voting Results for Election of Directors

UniFirst Corporation announced the preliminary re-election of Steven S. Sintros and Joseph M. Nowicki to its Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders, expressing openness to shareholder dialogue and commitment to enhancing shareholder value.

12/15/2025, 2:41 PM • GlobeNewswire

UniFirst Declares Increased Cash Dividends

UniFirst Corporation announced increased quarterly cash dividends of $0.365 per share for Common Stock and $0.292 per share for Class B Common Stock, payable on January 2, 2026 to shareholders of record on December 5, 2025.

10/28/2025, 5:10 PM • Benzinga

Why Investors Bailed From UniFirst Stock Today

UniFirst reported Q4 2025 financial results with revenue of $614 million and net income of $41 million, slightly beating analyst expectations. However, the company's weak fiscal year 2026 guidance caused investors to sell off the stock, resulting in a nearly 5% price drop.

10/22/2025, 6:14 PM • The Motley Fool

UniFirst Announces Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year of Fiscal 2025

UniFirst reported Q4 2025 revenues of $614.4 million, slightly down from the previous year. The company saw modest organic growth, continued investments in technology and digital transformation, and provided fiscal 2026 guidance with expected revenues between $2.475-$2.495 billion.

10/22/2025, 8:00 AM • GlobeNewswire