# UNIFIRST CORP (UNF) — merger/definitive [pending] Source: sec.gov · situation sit_f63be95d1a8d7c706532 · public 5355724228928601682 · retrieved 2026-08-21T14:20:08.364Z ## Overview We design, manufacture, personalize, rent, clean, deliver, and sell a wide range of uniforms and protective clothing, including shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, aprons and specialized protective wear, such as flame resistant and high visibility garments.         TABLE OF CONTENTS LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS OF UNIFIRST   TRANSACTION PROPOSED - YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT Dear Shareholders: On March 10, 2026, UniFirst Corporation ( "UniFirst"), Cintas Corporation ("Cintas"), Bruin Merger Sub I, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Cintas ("Merger Sub Inc."), and Bruin Merger Sub II, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cintas ( "Merger Sub LLC") entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "merger agreement"), pursuant to which, subject to approval by UniFirst shareholders and the satisfaction (or, to the extent permitted by applicable law in accordance with the merger agreement, waiver) of the conditions to the mergers set forth in the merger agreement and described in the proxy statement/prospectus accompanying t... ## Key dates - Announced 2026-03-11 ## Timeline - 2026-03-11 · 425 (0001193125-26-102481): 425 - UNIFIRST CORP — *We design, manufacture, personalize, rent, clean, deliver, and sell a wide range of uniforms and protective clothing, including shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, aprons and specialized protective wear, such as flame resistant and high visibility garments.* The following Transaction-related factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by forward-looking statements: the occurrence of any event, change, or other circumstance that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the definitive merger agreement between Cintas and UniFirst; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Cintas or UniFirst; the possibility that the Transaction does not close when expected or at all because required regulatory, shareholder, or other approvals and other conditions to closing are not received or satisfied on a timely basis or at all (and the risk that seeking or obtaining such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adverse... https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/717954/0001193125-26-102481.txt - 2026-03-11 · 425 (0001193125-26-102479): 425 - UNIFIRST CORP — *We design, manufacture, personalize, rent, clean, deliver, and sell a wide range of uniforms and protective clothing, including shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, aprons and specialized protective wear, such as flame resistant and high visibility garments.* The following Transaction-related factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by forward-looking statements: the occurrence of any event, change, or other circumstance that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the definitive merger agreement between Cintas and UniFirst; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Cintas or UniFirst; the possibility that the Transaction does not close when expected or at all because required regulatory, shareholder, or other approvals and other conditions to closing are not received or satisfied on a timely basis or at all (and the risk that seeking or obtaining such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adverse... https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/717954/0001193125-26-102479.txt - 2026-03-11 · 425 (0001193125-26-102438): 425 - UNIFIRST CORP — *We design, manufacture, personalize, rent, clean, deliver, and sell a wide range of uniforms and protective clothing, including shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, aprons and specialized protective wear, such as flame resistant and high visibility garments.* # 425 - UNIFIRST CORP 0001193125-26-102438.txt : 20260311 0001193125-26-102438.hdr.sgml : 20260311 20260311171721 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-26-102438 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 425 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20260311 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20260311 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: UNIFIRST CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000717954 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-PERSONAL SERVICES [7200] ORGANIZATION NAME: 07 Trade & Services EIN: 042103460 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 0829 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 425 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-08504 FILM NUMBER: 26744473 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 68 JONSPIN RD CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: MA ZIP: 01887 BUSINESS PHONE: (978) 658-8888 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 68 JONSPIN ROAD CITY: WILMINGTO... https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/717954/0001193125-26-102438.txt - 2026-03-11 · 425 (0001193125-26-102443): 425 - UNIFIRST CORP — *We design, manufacture, personalize, rent, clean, deliver, and sell a wide range of uniforms and protective clothing, including shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, aprons and specialized protective wear, such as flame resistant and high visibility garments.* The following Transaction-related factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by forward-looking statements: the occurrence of any event, change, or other circumstance that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the definitive merger agreement between Cintas and UniFirst; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Cintas or UniFirst; the possibility that the Transaction does not close when expected or at all because required regulatory, shareholder, or other approvals and other conditions to closing are not received or satisfied on a timely basis or at all (and the risk that seeking or obtaining such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adverse... https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/717954/0001193125-26-102443.txt - 2026-03-11 · 425 (0001193125-26-102444): 425 - UNIFIRST CORP — *We design, manufacture, personalize, rent, clean, deliver, and sell a wide range of uniforms and protective clothing, including shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, aprons and specialized protective wear, such as flame resistant and high visibility garments.* Today we announced that we have entered into a definitive agreement to combine with Cintas, bringing together two family-founded industry leaders to create a stronger company positioned for long-term growth, innovation, and service excellence. https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/717954/0001193125-26-102444.txt - 2026-03-11 · 425 (0001193125-26-102476): 425 - UNIFIRST CORP — *We design, manufacture, personalize, rent, clean, deliver, and sell a wide range of uniforms and protective clothing, including shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, aprons and specialized protective wear, such as flame resistant and high visibility garments.* The following Transaction-related factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by forward-looking statements: the occurrence of any event, change, or other circumstance that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the definitive merger agreement between Cintas and UniFirst; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Cintas or UniFirst; the possibility that the Transaction does not close when expected or at all because required regulatory, shareholder, or other approvals and other conditions to closing are not received or satisfied on a timely basis or at all (and the risk that seeking or obtaining such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adverse... https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/717954/0001193125-26-102476.txt - 2026-03-11 · 425 (0001193125-26-102451): 425 - UNIFIRST CORP — *We design, manufacture, personalize, rent, clean, deliver, and sell a wide range of uniforms and protective clothing, including shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, aprons and specialized protective wear, such as flame resistant and high visibility garments.* The following Transaction-related factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by forward-looking statements: the occurrence of any event, change, or other circumstance that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the definitive merger agreement between Cintas and UniFirst; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Cintas or UniFirst; the possibility that the Transaction does not close when expected or at all because required regulatory, shareholder, or other approvals and other conditions to closing are not received or satisfied on a timely basis or at all (and the risk that seeking or obtaining such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adverse... https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/717954/0001193125-26-102451.txt - 2026-03-11 · 425 (0001193125-26-102477): 425 - UNIFIRST CORP — *We design, manufacture, personalize, rent, clean, deliver, and sell a wide range of uniforms and protective clothing, including shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, aprons and specialized protective wear, such as flame resistant and high visibility garments.* UNIFIRST CORPORATION CINTAS TO ACQUIRE UNIFIRST IN $5.5 BILLION TRANSACTION THAT EXPANDS SERVICE CAPABILITIES, ENHANCES WORKDAY SOLUTIONS AND ADVANCES INDUSTRY INNOVATION Transaction expected to deliver substantial benefits for customers, workers and employees across North America and enhance value for shareholders of both companies Estimated to generate approximately $375 million of operating cost synergies CINCINNATI, OH and WILMINGTON, MA, March 11, 2026 - Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) ("Cintas" or the "Company") and UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) ("UniFirst") today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Cintas will acquire UniFirst for $310.00 per share in cash and stock, representing an enterprise value of approximately $5.5 billion. https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/717954/0001193125-26-102477.txt - 2026-03-11 · 425 (0001193125-26-102448): 425 - UNIFIRST CORP — *We design, manufacture, personalize, rent, clean, deliver, and sell a wide range of uniforms and protective clothing, including shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, aprons and specialized protective wear, such as flame resistant and high visibility garments.* # 425 - UNIFIRST CORP 0001193125-26-102448.txt : 20260311 0001193125-26-102448.hdr.sgml : 20260311 20260311172017 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-26-102448 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 425 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20260311 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20260311 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: UNIFIRST CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000717954 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-PERSONAL SERVICES [7200] ORGANIZATION NAME: 07 Trade & Services EIN: 042103460 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 0829 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 425 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-08504 FILM NUMBER: 26744507 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 68 JONSPIN RD CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: MA ZIP: 01887 BUSINESS PHONE: (978) 658-8888 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 68 JONSPIN ROAD CITY: WILMINGTO... https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/717954/0001193125-26-102448.txt - 2026-03-11 · 425 (0001193125-26-102446): 425 - UNIFIRST CORP — *We design, manufacture, personalize, rent, clean, deliver, and sell a wide range of uniforms and protective clothing, including shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, aprons and specialized protective wear, such as flame resistant and high visibility garments.* Today we announced that we have entered into a definitive agreement to combine with Cintas, bringing together two family-founded industry leaders to create a stronger company positioned for long-term growth, innovation, and service excellence. https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/717954/0001193125-26-102446.txt - 2026-03-11 · 425 (0001193125-26-102432): 425 - UNIFIRST CORP — *We design, manufacture, personalize, rent, clean, deliver, and sell a wide range of uniforms and protective clothing, including shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, aprons and specialized protective wear, such as flame resistant and high visibility garments.* Today we announced that we have entered into a definitive agreement to combine with Cintas, bringing together two family-founded industry leaders to create a stronger company positioned for long-term growth, innovation, and service excellence. https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/717954/0001193125-26-102432.txt - 2026-03-11 · 425 (0001193125-26-102453): 425 - UNIFIRST CORP — *We design, manufacture, personalize, rent, clean, deliver, and sell a wide range of uniforms and protective clothing, including shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, aprons and specialized protective wear, such as flame resistant and high visibility garments.* The following Transaction-related factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by forward-looking statements: the occurrence of any event, change, or other circumstance that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the definitive merger agreement between Cintas and UniFirst; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Cintas or UniFirst; the possibility that the Transaction does not close when expected or at all because required regulatory, shareholder, or other approvals and other conditions to closing are not received or satisfied on a timely basis or at all (and the risk that seeking or obtaining such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adverse... https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/717954/0001193125-26-102453.txt - 2026-03-12 · 425 (0001193125-26-102721): 425 - UNIFIRST CORP — *We design, manufacture, personalize, rent, clean, deliver, and sell a wide range of uniforms and protective clothing, including shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, aprons and specialized protective wear, such as flame resistant and high visibility garments.* The following Transaction-related factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by forward-looking statements: the occurrence of any event, change, or other circumstance that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the definitive merger agreement between Cintas and UniFirst; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Cintas or UniFirst; the possibility that the Transaction does not close when expected or at all because required regulatory, shareholder, or other approvals and other conditions to closing are not received or satisfied on a timely basis or at all (and the risk that seeking or obtaining such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adverse... https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/717954/0001193125-26-102721.txt - 2026-03-16 · 425 (0001193125-26-106752): 425 - UNIFIRST CORP — *We design, manufacture, personalize, rent, clean, deliver, and sell a wide range of uniforms and protective clothing, including shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, aprons and specialized protective wear, such as flame resistant and high visibility garments.* The following Transaction-related factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by forward-looking statements: the occurrence of any event, change, or other circumstance that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the definitive merger agreement between Cintas and UniFirst; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Cintas or UniFirst; the possibility that the Transaction does not close when expected or at all because required regulatory, shareholder, or other approvals and other conditions to closing are not received or satisfied on a timely basis or at all (and the risk that seeking or obtaining such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adverse... https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/717954/0001193125-26-106752.txt - 2026-03-18 · 425 (0001193125-26-114272): 425 - UNIFIRST CORP — *We design, manufacture, personalize, rent, clean, deliver, and sell a wide range of uniforms and protective clothing, including shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, aprons and specialized protective wear, such as flame resistant and high visibility garments.* The following Transaction-related factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by forward-looking statements: the occurrence of any event, change, or other circumstance that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the definitive merger agreement between Cintas and UniFirst; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Cintas or UniFirst; the possibility that the Transaction does not close when expected or at all because required regulatory, shareholder, or other approvals and other conditions to closing are not received or satisfied on a timely basis or at all (and the risk that seeking or obtaining such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adverse... https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/717954/0001193125-26-114272.txt - 2026-03-19 · 425 (0001193125-26-115999): 425 - UNIFIRST CORP — *We design, manufacture, personalize, rent, clean, deliver, and sell a wide range of uniforms and protective clothing, including shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, aprons and specialized protective wear, such as flame resistant and high visibility garments.* The following Transaction-related factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by forward-looking statements: the occurrence of any event, change, or other circumstance that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the definitive merger agreement between Cintas and UniFirst; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Cintas or UniFirst; the possibility that the Transaction does not close when expected or at all because required regulatory, shareholder, or other approvals and other conditions to closing are not received or satisfied on a timely basis or at all (and the risk that seeking or obtaining such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adverse... https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/717954/0001193125-26-115999.txt - 2026-03-20 · 425 (0001193125-26-117710): 425 - UNIFIRST CORP — *We design, manufacture, personalize, rent, clean, deliver, and sell a wide range of uniforms and protective clothing, including shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, aprons and specialized protective wear, such as flame resistant and high visibility garments.* # 425 - UNIFIRST CORP 0001193125-26-117710.txt : 20260320 0001193125-26-117710.hdr.sgml : 20260320 20260320162806 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-26-117710 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 425 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 FILED AS OF DATE: 20260320 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20260320 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: UNIFIRST CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000717954 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-PERSONAL SERVICES [7200] ORGANIZATION NAME: 07 Trade & Services EIN: 042103460 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 0829 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 425 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-08504 FILM NUMBER: 26778549 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 68 JONSPIN RD CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: MA ZIP: 01887 BUSINESS PHONE: (978) 658-8888 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 68 JONSPIN ROAD CITY: WILMINGTO... https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/717954/0001193125-26-117710.txt - 2026-03-24 · 425 (0001193125-26-121799): 425 - UNIFIRST CORP — *We design, manufacture, personalize, rent, clean, deliver, and sell a wide range of uniforms and protective clothing, including shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, aprons and specialized protective wear, such as flame resistant and high visibility garments.* Forward-looking statements in this communication include, but are not limited to, statements about the benefits of the transaction between Cintas and UniFirst (the “Transaction”), including future financial and operating results, the combined company’s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, and other statements that are not historical facts.The following Transaction-related factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by forward-looking statements: the occurrence of any event, change, or other circumstance that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the definitive merger agreement between Cintas and UniFirst; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted agai... https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/717954/0001193125-26-121799.txt - 2026-05-11 · DEFM14A (0001140361-26-020380): DEFM14A - UNIFIRST CORP — *We design, manufacture, personalize, rent, clean, deliver, and sell a wide range of uniforms and protective clothing, including shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, aprons and specialized protective wear, such as flame resistant and high visibility garments.*         TABLE OF CONTENTS LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS OF UNIFIRST   TRANSACTION PROPOSED - YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT Dear Shareholders: On March 10, 2026, UniFirst Corporation ( "UniFirst"), Cintas Corporation ("Cintas"), Bruin Merger Sub I, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Cintas ("Merger Sub Inc."), and Bruin Merger Sub II, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cintas ( "Merger Sub LLC") entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "merger agreement"), pursuant to which, subject to approval by UniFirst shareholders and the satisfaction (or, to the extent permitted by applicable law in accordance with the merger agreement, waiver) of the conditions to the mergers set forth in the merger agreement and described in the proxy statement/prospectus accompanying t... https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/717954/0001140361-26-020380.txt ## Citations - 0001193125-26-102481 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000119312526102481 - 0001193125-26-102479 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000119312526102479 - 0001193125-26-102438 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000119312526102438 - 0001193125-26-102443 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000119312526102443 - 0001193125-26-102444 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000119312526102444 - 0001193125-26-102476 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000119312526102476 - 0001193125-26-102451 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000119312526102451 - 0001193125-26-102477 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000119312526102477 - 0001193125-26-102448 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000119312526102448 - 0001193125-26-102446 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000119312526102446 - 0001193125-26-102432 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000119312526102432 - 0001193125-26-102453 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000119312526102453 - 0001193125-26-102721 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000119312526102721 - 0001193125-26-106752 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000119312526106752 - 0001193125-26-114272 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000119312526114272 - 0001193125-26-115999 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000119312526115999 - 0001193125-26-117710 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000119312526117710 - 0001193125-26-121799 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000119312526121799 - 0001140361-26-020380 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000114036126020380