Cintas Corp (CTAS) COO corrects 4,041-share tax withholding entry in Form 4/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Cintas Corp President & COO Jim Rozakis reported an amended insider transaction. On 2026-08-10, 4,041 shares of common stock were transferred to satisfy tax withholding after restrictions lapsed on previously granted restricted shares under the Cintas Corporation Equity Compensation Plan. Following this disposition, he directly holds 282,322 shares and has an additional 2,897 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan. The amendment corrects an earlier error in the number of shares reported as withheld for taxes.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 4,041 shares
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
Rozakis Jim
Role
President & COO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock F1, F2 | 4,041 | $202.71 | $819K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 282,322 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 2,897 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) plan)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. Restrictions on restricted shares granted pursuant to Cintas Corporation Equity Compensation Plan previously reported on Form 4 have lapsed. The Reporting Person transferred 4,041 of these shares to satisfy tax withholding.
- F2. This amendment is being filed to correct an error in the number of shares reported as withheld for taxes on the Reporting Person's Form 4 filed on August 12, 2026.
Key Figures
Shares withheld for taxes: 4,041 shares
Price per share for withholding: $202.71 per share
Direct holdings after transaction: 282,322 shares
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Shares withheld for taxes
4,041 shares
Common Stock transferred on 2026-08-10 to satisfy tax withholding on vested restricted shares
Price per share for withholding
$202.71 per share
Value used for the 4,041-share tax-withholding disposition coded F on 2026-08-10
Direct holdings after transaction
282,322 shares
Cintas common stock directly held by Jim Rozakis following the tax-withholding transaction
Indirect 401(k) holdings
2,897 shares
Cintas common stock held indirectly by Jim Rozakis through a 401(k) plan
Key Terms
restricted shares, tax withholding, Equity Compensation Plan, Form 4
4 terms
tax withholding financial
"The Reporting Person transferred 4,041 of these shares to satisfy tax withholding"
Tax withholding is the practice of taking a portion of a payment—such as wages, dividends, or sale proceeds—before it reaches the recipient and sending that portion to the tax authority as an advance on the recipient’s eventual tax bill. For investors it matters because withholding reduces immediate cash received and affects after‑tax returns, estimated tax payments, and whether you may owe more or receive a refund when taxes are finally calculated, like having a small automatic savings set aside for your tax bill.
Equity Compensation Plan financial
"restricted shares granted pursuant to Cintas Corporation Equity Compensation Plan"
A plan by which a company gives employees, directors or contractors ownership or the right to buy ownership in the company through stock, options or similar awards — think of promising slices of the company pie as part of someone's pay. It matters to investors because these awards can change the number of shares outstanding, affect reported profits and influence management’s decisions; large or generous plans can dilute existing holders and alter incentives over time.
Form 4 regulatory
"previously reported on Form 4 have lapsed. The Reporting Person transferred"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Cintas (CTAS) President & COO Jim Rozakis report?
Jim Rozakis reported transferring 4,041 Cintas common shares on 2026-08-10 to satisfy tax withholding after restrictions lapsed on previously granted restricted shares under the company’s Equity Compensation Plan.
Why was this Form 4/A filing for Cintas (CTAS) an amendment?
The filing states it was amended to correct an error in the number of shares previously reported as withheld for taxes on a Form 4 filed on August 12, 2026, related to the same restricted share vesting event.
What indirect Cintas (CTAS) holdings does Jim Rozakis report?
In addition to direct holdings, Jim Rozakis reports 2,897 Cintas shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan, shown as a holding entry with no buy or sell transaction code.
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