Cintas (NASDAQ: CTAS) CFO uses 249 shares to cover tax withholding on vested stock

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cintas VP & CFO Scott Garula reported routine share movements tied to compensation. On the reported date, 249 shares of common stock at $170.08 per share were transferred back to the company to satisfy tax withholding triggered by the lapse of restrictions on previously granted restricted shares.

After this tax-withholding disposition, Garula directly holds 97,758 common shares and indirectly holds 19 shares through a 401(k) plan. The filing reflects compensation-related and plan holdings rather than open-market trading activity.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Garula Scott

Role VP & CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	249	$170.08	$42K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 97,758 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 19 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) plan)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Tax-withholding shares: 249 shares Tax-withholding price: $170.08 per share Direct holdings after transaction: 97,758 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Tax-withholding shares 249 shares Shares transferred to satisfy tax withholding on restricted shares

Tax-withholding price $170.08 per share Value per Cintas common share used for tax-withholding disposition

Direct holdings after transaction 97,758 shares Cintas common stock held directly by CFO after tax-withholding transfer

Indirect 401(k) holdings 19 shares Cintas common stock held indirectly via 401(k) plan

Key Terms

tax withholding, restricted shares, 401(k) plan, indirect ownership

4 terms

tax withholding financial

"shares to satisfy the tax withholding in connection with the lapse of restrictions"

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.

restricted shares financial

"in connection with the lapse of restrictions on restricted shares"

Restricted shares are company stock that cannot be sold or transferred immediately because they are subject to legal or contractual limits, such as a required holding period or performance conditions. They matter to investors because these locked-up shares can affect a company’s available stock for trading, future dilution, and insider incentives—imagine a gift that can’t be cashed until certain conditions are met, which changes when and how much supply can suddenly enter the market.

401(k) plan financial

"nature_of_ownership": "By 401(k) plan""

A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.

indirect ownership financial

"direct_or_indirect": "I", "nature_of_ownership": "By 401(k) plan""

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FAQ

What did Cintas (CTAS) VP & CFO Scott Garula report in this Form 4?

Scott Garula reported compensation-related share activity, not an open-market trade. 249 Cintas common shares were transferred to cover tax withholding when restrictions lapsed on restricted shares, leaving him with 97,758 direct shares and 19 indirect shares via a 401(k) plan.

Did Cintas (CTAS) CFO Scott Garula sell shares in the open market?

No, the filing shows no open-market sale. Instead, 249 shares were surrendered at $170.08 per share to satisfy tax withholding tied to vesting of restricted stock, a standard mechanism that does not reflect a discretionary market sale decision.

How many Cintas (CTAS) shares does CFO Scott Garula hold after this transaction?

After the reported tax-withholding transaction, Scott Garula holds 97,758 Cintas common shares directly. He also has an additional 19 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan, according to the ownership details disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

What is the nature of the 249 Cintas (CTAS) shares disposed of by the CFO?

The 249 shares were transferred to cover tax withholding related to restricted shares. A footnote explains they were used to satisfy tax obligations when restrictions lapsed, meaning this was part of equity compensation mechanics, not a voluntary portfolio reallocation.

How were Cintas (CTAS) shares held indirectly by the CFO reported?

The filing shows 19 Cintas common shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan. This entry is labeled as a holding, with no share amount change disclosed, indicating the position as of the transaction date rather than a new purchase or sale.

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Garula Scott

(Last) (First) (Middle)

6800 CINTAS BLVD

(Street)

CINCINNATI OHIO 45040

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	VP & CFO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2026

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

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

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

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	07/01/2026		F		249(1)	D	$170.08	97,758	D
Common Stock								19	I	By 401(k) plan

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. Represents the transfer of shares to satisfy the tax withholding in connection with the lapse of restrictions on restricted shares.

Remarks:

Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney

	/s/ Brock Denton as Attorney-in-Fact for Scott Garula	07/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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