UniFirst

Company UNF

Last mentioned: 10h ago

Timeline

  1. Synergy Realization

    Full integration of routes and back-office operations to hit $375M target.

  2. Regulatory Filing

    Anticipated start of intensive FTC and DOJ antitrust reviews.

  3. Expected Closing

    Target date for finalization of the $5.5B transaction.

  4. Acquisition Announced

    Cintas and UniFirst enter definitive merger agreement.

Stories mentioning UniFirst 1

market-trends Bullish

Cintas to Acquire UniFirst for $5.5B, Reshaping Workforce Services

Cintas has announced a definitive agreement to acquire rival UniFirst in a $5.5 billion cash-and-stock deal, aiming to consolidate the North American uniform and facility services market. The merger, expected to close in late 2026, targets $375 million in annual synergies and significant operational scale.

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