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Exchange Traded Concepts LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) by 59.5% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 35,158 shares of the business services provider's stock after purchasing an additional 13,120 shares

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Cintas (CTAS) has announced its plan to acquire UniFirst (UNF) for $275 per share in an all-cash deal. This offer represents a 64% premium over UNF's 90-day ave

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.