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Bernstein notes increased market concern over Cintas's (CTAS) acquisition of UniFirst (UNF) due to FTC scrutiny. The spread between the two stocks has widened, with UniFirst shares dropping 7% and Cintas down 2% since August 25. Analyst Connor Cerniglia rates Cintas Market Perform with a $200 price target, citing a 30% chance of deal failure. Cintas expects to complete its FTC response by November, with Bernstein believing the deal will likely close in early 2027.

UNIFIRST CORP (UNF) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. As previously disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 28, 2026, Kelly Rooney notified UniFirst Corporatio

UNIFIRST CORP (UNF) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On August 24, 2026, Kelly Rooney notified UniFirst Corporation (the “Company”) of her decision to resign from her role as t

Uniform Bright released a 161-page independent report on the proposed Cintas acquisition of UniFirst, prepared for the FTC, DOJ Antitrust Division, and state attorneys general and also shared with investors. It outlines potential regulatory outcomes and includes procurement award datasets and operational evidence, including 100 coded awards and 81 Cintas or UniFirst wins.

Cintas CEO Scott Schneider filed an insider transaction tied to tax withholdings, with Schneider still holding about 695,000 shares worth roughly $141M. Cintas reported fiscal Q4 revenue up 8.9% to $2.91B and a record 51% gross margin. The company is pursuing its UniFirst acquisition, with the FTC issuing a second request.

Cintas agreed to acquire UniFirst for about $5.5 billion in cash and stock, valuing UniFirst at $310 per share, announced March 11, 2026. The deal includes $155 cash plus 0.7720 Cintas shares per UniFirst share and targets $375 million annual operating synergies within four years. The merger faces antitrust review and regulatory approvals, with a $350 million reverse termination fee.

UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) said its board declared regular quarterly cash dividends of $0.365 per share on common stock and $0.292 per share on Class B common stock. Both are payable Sept. 25, 2026 to shareholders of record Sept. 4, 2026.

UniFirst Corp (UNF) reported Q3 GAAP profit of $19.9 million, or $1.09 per share, down from $39.7 million, or $2.13 per share, a year earlier. Revenue rose 3.9% to $634.4 million from $610.8 million. The results may affect investor expectations for the company’s earnings trajectory.

UniFirst (NYSE: UNF) reported fiscal 2026 Q3 results ended May 30, 2026. Revenue rose 3.9% to $634.4M. Operating income fell to $23.0M and net income to $19.9M; diluted EPS was $1.09. Operating margin was 3.6%. The company cited merger-related costs for its planned acquisition by Cintas; FTC issued a Second Request.

UNIFIRST CORP (UNF) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99 2 unf-2026xq3xex99earningsre.htm EX-99 Document Exhibit 99 Investor Relations Contact Shane O'Connor, Executive Vice President & CFO UniFirst Corporation 978-658-8888 shane_oconnor@unifirst.com UNIFIRST ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF FISCAL 2026 Wilmin