Cintas's UniFirst Acquisition Faces Extended FTC Review, Gains Shareholder Approval

Cintas Corporation disclosed that its pending acquisition of UniFirst Corporation is undergoing further antitrust review after receiving a "Second Request" for information from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This development extends the regulatory waiting period. Separately, UniFirst shareholders have voted to approve the transaction.

Key Details

• FTC Second Request: On June 11, 2026, both Cintas and UniFirst received the request for additional information from the FTC, extending the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act.
• Regulatory Timeline: The HSR waiting period is now extended until 30 days after both companies have substantially complied with the FTC's request.
• Shareholder Approval: UniFirst announced on June 12, 2026, that its shareholders have voted to approve the acquisition by Cintas.
• Expected Closing: Despite the extended review, Cintas continues to expect the merger to close in the second half of calendar 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions.