Cintas to acquire UniFirst for USD 5.5 billion

Reuters03-11

Cintas to acquire UniFirst for USD 5.5 billion

Cintas agreed to acquire UniFirst for USD 310 per share in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about USD 5.5 billion. UniFirst shareholders are set to receive USD 155 in cash and 0.7720 shares of Cintas stock per UniFirst share. The companies expect the deal to close in the second half of 2026, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. Cintas said it expects about USD 375 million of operating cost synergies within four years.

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