Cintas (CTAS) chair Scott Farmer reports gift of 10,400 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cintas Corporation’s Executive Chairman and 10% owner Scott D. Farmer reported a transfer of 10,400 shares of common stock on January 28, 2026, coded as a "G" transaction, which indicates a gift. After this transfer, he directly held 584,992 common shares.

Mr. Farmer also reported large indirect holdings through various entities, including a limited liability limited partnership, limited liability companies, a limited partnership, trusts, an ESOP, and his spouse. For these indirect positions, he disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of any pecuniary interest.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

FARMER SCOTT D

(Last) (First) (Middle)

8044 MONTGOMERY ROAD

SUITE 480

(Street)

CINCINNATI OH 45236

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CINTAS CORP [ CTAS ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	X	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Executive Chairman

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/28/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	01/28/2026		G		10,400	D	$0	584,992	D
Common Stock								33,505,548	I	By Limited Liability Limited Partnership(2)
Common Stock								20,656,552	I	By Limited Liability Companies(3)
Common Stock								335,520	I	By Limited Partnership(4)
Common Stock								18,304	I	By Spouse
Common Stock								4,752	I	by ESOP
Common Stock								953,100	I	By Trusts(1)

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Owned by trusts for the benefit of Mr. Farmer and his family. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.

2. Owned by a limited liability limited partnership of which Mr. Farmer has sole voting and dispositive power. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.

3. Owned by limited liability companies of which Mr. Farmer has sole voting and dispositive power. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.

4. Owned by a limited partnership under Mr. Farmer's control. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.

	/s/ Scott D. Farmer	01/30/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Scott D. Farmer report at Cintas (CTAS)?

Scott D. Farmer reported a transfer of 10,400 shares of Cintas common stock on January 28, 2026, coded as a gift. Following this transaction, he directly held 584,992 common shares, alongside substantial indirect holdings through partnerships, companies, trusts, an ESOP, and his spouse.

Was the Cintas (CTAS) insider transaction a sale or a gift of shares?

The insider transaction was reported with code “G,” which indicates a gift, not a market sale. Scott D. Farmer disposed of 10,400 common shares at a stated price of $0, reflecting a transfer without consideration, while maintaining significant direct and indirect share positions afterward.

How many Cintas (CTAS) shares does Scott D. Farmer hold directly after the transaction?

After the reported transaction, Scott D. Farmer directly held 584,992 shares of Cintas common stock. This direct ownership is separate from additional indirect holdings reported through various entities, including partnerships, limited liability companies, trusts, an ESOP, and shares held by his spouse.

What indirect Cintas (CTAS) holdings are associated with Scott D. Farmer?

Indirect Cintas holdings associated with Scott D. Farmer include shares held by a limited liability limited partnership, limited liability companies, a limited partnership, trusts, an ESOP, and his spouse. He disclaims beneficial ownership of these indirect shares except to the extent of any pecuniary interest described in the footnotes.

What role does Scott D. Farmer hold at Cintas (CTAS)?

Scott D. Farmer is reported as a director, Executive Chairman, and a 10% owner of Cintas Corporation. These roles indicate both governance responsibilities and substantial ownership, as reflected in his direct holdings and extensive indirect positions reported in the Form 4 filing.

Do the Cintas (CTAS) Form 4 footnotes change how ownership is interpreted?

Yes. The footnotes explain that many shares are held by trusts, partnerships, and companies, with Farmer often having voting and dispositive power. He nonetheless disclaims beneficial ownership of those indirect shares, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest he may have in the entities.