UNIFIRST CORP — fact timeline

Kelly Rooney resigned as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at UNIFIRST CORP.

“On August 24, 2026, Kelly Rooney notified UniFirst Corporation (the “Company”) of her decision to resign from her role as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in order to pursue other career opportunities.”

UNIFIRST CORP shareholders approved Non-binding advisory proposal to approve compensation related to the merger at the 2026-06-11 meeting.

“Proposal 2 . Non-binding, advisory proposal to approve certain compensation that may be paid or become payable to the Company’s named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement (the “Compensation Proposal”). Set forth below are the voting results for the Compensation Proposal, which was approved by the requisite vote of the Company’s shareholders: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 40,345,244 7,077,010 63,419 --”

UNIFIRST CORP shareholders approved Approval of the Agreement and Plan of Merger with Cintas Corporation at the 2026-06-11 meeting.

“Proposal 1 . Proposal to approve the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated March 10, 2026 (as the same may be amended, modified or supplemented from time to time in accordance with its terms, the “Merger Agreement”), by and among the Company, 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”). Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Merger Agreement, (i) Merger Sub Inc. will merge with and into the Company (the “first merger”), whereupon the separate existence of Merger Sub Inc. will cease, and the Company will continue as the surviving corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Cintas, and (ii) immediately after the first merger, the Company will merge with and into Merger Sub LLC, whereupon the separate existence of the Company will cease, and Merger Sub LLC will continue as the surviving entity and a wholly owned subsidiary o”

UNIFIRST CORP reported the second quarter of fiscal 2026, which ended on February 28, 2026 results: revenue $622.5 million, net income $20.5 million, EPS $1.13.

““Company”) today reported results for its fiscal 2026 second quarter ended February 28, 2026. Second Quarter 2026 Consolidated Results • Consolidated revenues increased 3.4% to $622.5 million compared to $602.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, driven by organic growth in the core Uniform & Facility Service Solutions segment. • Operating income and”

UNIFIRST CORP: UniFirst Corporation amended its bylaws to add a customary exclusive forum provision designating the Business Litigation Session of the Superior Court of Suffolk County, Massachusetts as the sole and exclusive forum for certain state corporate law or shareholder derivative actions (effective 2026-03-10).

“On March 10, 2026, prior to the execution of the Merger Agreement, the Company Board (as defined in the Merger Agreement) adopted an amendment to the Company’s by-laws (the “ Bylaws Amendment ”) to add a customary exclusive forum provision.”

UNIFIRST CORP entered into Agreement and Plan of Merger with Cintas Corporation, Bruin Merger Sub I, Inc., Bruin Merger Sub II, LLC (effective 2026-03-10).

“On March 10, 2026, UniFirst Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation (the “ Company ” or “ UniFirst ”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “ Merger Agreement ”) with (i) Cintas Corporation, a Washington corporation (“ Parent ” or “ Cintas ”), (ii) Bruin Merger Sub I, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Cintas (“ Merger Sub Inc. ”), and (iii) Bruin Merger Sub II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Cintas (“ Merger Sub LLC ”).”

UNIFIRST CORP amended revolving credit of $300,000,000 unsecured, revolving credit facility with Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and an L/C Issuer at SOFR plus 1.00% maturing August 12, 2030.

“The Credit Agreement provides for a $300,000,000 unsecured, revolving credit facility, of which $150,000,000 may be used for issuances of letters of credit.”

Michael Croatti changed role as Executive Vice President, Operations at UNIFIRST CORP.

“Michael Croatti, Executive Vice President, Operations, agreed to transition from his role as an Executive Officer of the Company effective as of November 30, 2024.”

Kelly Rooney was appointed as Chief Operating Officer at UNIFIRST CORP.

“the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of UniFirst Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Kelly Rooney as Chief Operating Officer of the Company effective September 30, 2024.”

Cecilia McKenney was appointed as Class III Director at UNIFIRST CORP.

“On May 31, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of UniFirst Corporation (the “Company”), upon the recommendation of our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, appointed Cecilia McKenney to the Board to serve as a Class III Director effective immediately.”

UNIFIRST CORP reported fiscal 2024 results: revenue between $2.415 billion and $2.425 billion, EPS between $6.80 and $7.16. Guidance reaffirmed.

“At this time, we continue to expect our revenues for fiscal 2024 to be between $2.415 billion and $2.425 billion and fully diluted earnings per share to be between $6.80 and $7.16.”

UNIFIRST CORP reported second quarter of fiscal 2024 ended February 24, 2024 results: EPS $1.09.

“Consolidated revenues for the second quarter increased 8.8% to $590.7 million.”

UNIFIRST CORP shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2024 at the 2024-08-31 meeting.

“Proposal 5 : Ratification of appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2024. Common Stock Class B Common Stock Broker Broker For Against Abstain Non-Votes For Against Abstain Non-Votes 14,264,666 260,424 4,664 — 34,809,730 — 676,780 —”

UNIFIRST CORP shareholders approved Approval of the UniFirst Corporation 2023 Equity Incentive Plan.

“Proposal 4 : Approval of the UniFirst Corporation 2023 Equity Incentive Plan. Common Stock Class B Common Stock Broker Broker For Against Abstain Non-Votes For Against Abstain Non-Votes 13,747,066 313,333 6,572 462,783 35,339,740 146,770 — —”

UNIFIRST CORP shareholders approved Approval, on a non-binding, advisory basis, of the frequency of future non-binding, advisory votes on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.

“Proposal 3 : Approval, on a non-binding, advisory basis, of the frequency of future non-binding, advisory votes on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. Common Stock Class B Common Stock Broker Broker 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Abstain Non-Votes 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Abstain Non-Votes 13,396,146 1,116 666,431 3,279 462,783 35,486,510 — — — —”

UNIFIRST CORP shareholders approved Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.

“Proposal 2 : Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as more fully described in the Proxy Statement. Common Stock Class B Common Stock Broker Broker For Against Abstain Non-Votes For Against Abstain Non-Votes 13,638,730 425,677 2,565 462,783 35,339,740 146,770 — —”

UNIFIRST CORP shareholders approved Election of two Class I Directors.

“Proposal 1 : Election of two Class I Directors, nominated by the Board of Directors, each to serve for a term of three years until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified. Common Stock Class B Common Stock Broker Broker For Withheld Non-Votes For Withheld Non-Votes Michael Iandoli 5,356,746 8,710,225 462,783 35,339,740 146,770 — Joseph M. Nowicki 13,836,004 230,967 462,783 — — —”

UNIFIRST CORP reported the first quarter of fiscal 2024, which ended on November 25, 2023 results: revenue $593.5 million, net income $42.3 million, EPS $2.26. Guidance reaffirmed.

“November 25, 2023 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior fiscal year: Q1 2024 Financial Highlights • Consolidated revenues for the first quarter increased 9.5% to $593.5 million. • Operating income was $53.1 million, an increase of 22.4%. • The quarterly tax rate decreased to 23.4% compared to 25.2% in the prior year. • Net income increased to $42.3”

Thomas S. Postek retired as Director at UNIFIRST CORP.

“On October 27, 2023, each of Phillip L. Cohen and Thomas S. Postek informed the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of UniFirst Corporation (the “Company”) that he is retiring as a member of the Board, including from his roles on the committees of the Board, effective October 27, 2023.”

Phillip L. Cohen retired as Director at UNIFIRST CORP.

“On October 27, 2023, each of Phillip L. Cohen and Thomas S. Postek informed the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of UniFirst Corporation (the “Company”) that he is retiring as a member of the Board, including from his roles on the committees of the Board, effective October 27, 2023.”

UNIFIRST CORP reported fiscal 2024 results: revenue between $2.415 billion and $2.435 billion, EPS between $6.52 and $7.16. Guidance initiated.

“For fiscal 2024, we expect our revenues to be between $2.415 billion and $2.435 billion and fully diluted earnings per share to be between $6.52 and $7.16.”

UNIFIRST CORP reported full year ended August 26, 2023 results: revenue $2.233 billion, net income $103.7 million, EPS $5.53. Guidance reaffirmed.

“Full year consolidated revenues were $2.233 billion, an increase of 11.6%.”

UNIFIRST CORP reported fourth quarter and full year ended August 26, 2023 results: revenue $571.9 million, net income $27.6 million, EPS $1.47.

“26, 2023, as compared to the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year: Q4 2023 Financial Highlights • Consolidated revenues for the fourth quarter increased 10.7% to $571.9 million. • Operating income was $36.1 million, an increase of 8.5%. • The quarterly tax rate increased to 24.3% compared to 21.3% in the prior year. • Net income increased to $27.6”

Kathleen M. Camilli resigned as Director at UNIFIRST CORP.

“On September 6, 2023, Kathleen M. Camilli resigned from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of UniFirst Corporation, including from her roles on the committees of the Board, effective September 6, 2023.”

UNIFIRST CORP updated its the third quarter of fiscal 2023, which ended on May 27, 2023 guidance (reaffirmed).

“On June 28, 2023, UniFirst Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release ("Press Release") announcing financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2023, which ended on May 27, 2023.”

UNIFIRST CORP reported fiscal 2023 results: revenue between $2.210 billion and $2.220 billion, EPS between $5.02 and $5.37. Guidance reaffirmed.

“The Company now expects its revenues for fiscal 2023 to be between $2.210 billion and $2.220 billion. We further expect diluted earnings per share to be between $5.02 and $5.37.”

UNIFIRST CORP reported second quarter ended February 25, 2023 results: revenue $542.7 million, net income $17.8 million, EPS $0.95. Guidance reaffirmed.

“second quarter ended February 25, 2023 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior fiscal year: Q2 2023 Financial Highlights • Consolidated revenues increased 11.5% to $542.7 million. • Operating income was $20.7 million, a decrease of 8.4%. • The quarterly tax rate increased to 24.6% compared to 19.0% in the prior year. • Net income decreased to $17.8”

UNIFIRST CORP completed an acquisition involving Clean Holdco, Inc. and certain of its affiliates for approximately $300 million (closed 2023-03-13).

“On March 13, 2023, UniFirst Corporation (the “Company”) completed its previously announced acquisition of the business and certain real estate assets of Clean Uniform (“Clean”) from Clean Holdco, Inc. and certain of its affiliates for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $300 million.”

UNIFIRST CORP shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending August 26, 2023 at the 2023-01-10 meeting.

“Proposal 2 : Ratification of appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending August 26, 2023.”

UNIFIRST CORP shareholders approved Election of five directors: Thomas S. Postek, Steven S. Sintros, and Raymond C. Zemlin as Class II Directors; Joseph Nowicki as Class I Director; Sergio A. Pupkin as Class III Director at the 2023-01-10 meeting.

“Thomas S. Postek 13,485,385 494,541 415,505 32,782,310 1,409,630 — Steven S. Sintros 13,750,394 229,532 415,505 33,459,090 732,850 — Raymond C. Zemlin 9,475,997 4,503,929 415,505 33,459,090 732,850 — Joseph Nowicki 13,901,165 78,761 415,505 34,045,170 146,770 — Sergio A. Pupkin 13,901,437 78,489 415,505 — — —”

UNIFIRST CORP reported first quarter of fiscal 2023 ended November 26, 2022 results: revenue $541.8 million, net income $34.0 million, EPS $1.81. Guidance reaffirmed.

“• Consolidated revenues for the first quarter increased 11.4% to $541.8 million. • Operating income was $43.4 million, a decrease of 3.1%. • The quarterly tax rate increased to 25.2% compared to 24.6% in the prior year. • Net income increased to $34.0 million from $33.7 million in the prior year, or 0.7%. • Diluted earnings per share increased to $1.81 from $1.77 in the prior year, or 2.3%.”

Cynthia Croatti changed role as Special Consultant and Advisor to the CEO at UNIFIRST CORP.

“In addition, Cynthia Croatti communicated to the Company on January 11, 2022 that effective as of February 1, 2022, she will be transitioning from her role as Executive Vice President.”