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Cintas and UniFirst have certified compliance with U.S. and Canadian regulatory requests regarding their merger. They agreed not to close the deal before Dec. 11, 2026, unless regulators approve earlier. Cintas expects the merger to close by the end of 2026, pending regulatory clearances. According to the company, the merger is subject to customary closing conditions.

CINTAS CORP (CTAS) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Other Events. Item 8.01 Other Events. As previously disclosed, on March 10, 2026, Cintas Corporation, a Washington corporation (“Cintas”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with (i) UniFirst Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation (“UniFirst”), (ii) Bruin M

UniFirst (UNF) completed the FTC's data request regarding its sale to Cintas (CTAS). Cintas is still working on its submission, expected by a set deadline. The FTC is evaluating potential remedies.

Cintas (CTAS) reported Q1 fiscal 2027 revenue of $3.01B (+10.9% Y/Y), beating estimates, and raised full-year guidance. Adjusted EPS rose 15.8% to $1.39, exceeding expectations. The company faces risks from competition, margin pressure, and regulatory uncertainty around its UniFirst acquisition.

Cintas reported Q1 2027 adjusted EPS of $1.39, beating estimates, with revenue also topping forecasts. This marks six consecutive quarters of exceeding expectations. All segments showed growth, with Uniform Rental and Facility Services up 9.7%. Free cash flow rose 48.7%, and margins expanded. The company raised full-year guidance, excluding UniFirst acquisition impacts. The FTC review of the UniFirst deal is pending, with closure expected by year-end 2026.

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.