Cintas

CTAS

Market cap $78.6B

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Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS) has submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire UniFirst (NYSE: UNF) for $275 per share in cash, valuing the transaction at approximately $5.2 billion. The offer, delivered to UniFirst's board on December 12 and made public on December 22, represents a 64% premium over UniFirst's 90-day average closing price as of December 11, 2025.

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) today announced that it submitted a proposal to the Board of Directors of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) to acquire all outstanding common and class B shares of UniFirst for $275.00 per share (the “Proposal”) in cash. The Proposal, which was delivered to the UniFirst Board on December 12, 2025, implies a total value for UniFirst of approximately $5.2 billion and offers UniFirst shareholders a 64% premium to UniFirst's ninety-day a.

After multiple rejections over the years, Cintas is offering a $350 million payment if the deal is rejected to sweeten the pot.

CTAS beats Q2 earnings and revenue estimates, lifts FY26 guidance and delivers solid organic growth despite higher operating costs.

Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) stock slipped on Friday despite a modest earnings and revenue beat, as well as a higher full-year outlook.

Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) posted upbeat quarterly profit and raised its full-year forecast on Thursday.