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Cintas (CTAS) President & COO receives major option and stock grants

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Cintas Corp President & COO Jim Rozakis reported multiple equity awards dated August 10, 2026. He received two grants of Stock Options covering 35,995 and 5,988 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $202.71 per share, expiring August 10, 2036, which vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the third anniversary of the grant date. He was also granted restricted shares of common stock in two tranches of 10,695 and 555 shares under the Cintas Corporation Equity Compensation Plan. In a separate transaction, 3,643 shares of previously granted restricted stock were transferred to satisfy tax withholding obligations as those restrictions lapsed. Following these transactions, 2,897 shares of common stock are held indirectly through a 401(k) plan.

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Insider Rozakis Jim
Role President & COO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Stock Option (Right to Buy) F3 35,995 $0.00 $0.00
Grant/Award Stock Option (Right to Buy) F3 5,988 $0.00 $0.00
Grant/Award Common Stock F1 10,695 $202.71 $2.17M
Grant/Award Common Stock F1 555 $202.71 $113K
Tax Withholding Common Stock F2 3,643 $202.71 $738K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 41,983 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 282,720 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 2,897 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) plan)
Footnotes (3)
  1. F1. Restricted shares granted pursuant to Cintas Corporation Equity Compensation Plan.
  2. F2. Restrictions on restricted shares granted pursuant to Cintas Corporation Equity Compensation Plan previously reported on Form 4 have lapsed. The Reporting Person transferred 3,643 of these shares to satisfy tax withholding.
  3. F3. The options vest as follows: one-third on the third anniversary of the grant date, one-third on the fourth anniversary of the grant date and one-third on the fifth anniversary of the grant date.
Stock options granted 35,995 shares Stock Option (Right to Buy) grant on 2026-08-10 at $202.71 exercise price
Additional stock options granted 5,988 shares Second Stock Option (Right to Buy) grant on 2026-08-10 at $202.71 exercise price
Restricted shares granted 10,695 shares Common Stock restricted share award at $202.71 on 2026-08-10 under equity plan
Additional restricted shares granted 555 shares Smaller Common Stock restricted share award at $202.71 on 2026-08-10
Shares withheld for taxes 3,643 shares Common Stock transferred to satisfy tax withholding as restrictions lapsed
401(k) plan holdings 2,897 shares Common Stock held indirectly by 401(k) plan after reported transactions
Option exercise price $202.71 per share Conversion or exercise price for both option grants on 2026-08-10
Option expiration date 2036-08-10 Expiration for both Stock Option (Right to Buy) grants
Restricted shares financial
"Restricted shares granted pursuant to Cintas Corporation Equity Compensation Plan."
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.
Cintas Corporation Equity Compensation Plan financial
"Restricted shares granted pursuant to Cintas Corporation Equity Compensation Plan."
Stock Option (Right to Buy) financial
"security_title: Stock Option (Right to Buy) with an exercise price of 202.7100"
tax withholding financial
"The Reporting Person transferred 3,643 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.
vesting financial
"The options vest as follows: one-third on the third anniversary of the grant date"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

FAQ

What equity awards did Cintas (CTAS) President & COO Jim Rozakis receive?

Jim Rozakis received two stock option grants covering 35,995 and 5,988 shares and restricted stock awards of 10,695 and 555 shares, all tied to Cintas Corporation’s Equity Compensation Plan and granted on August 10, 2026.

What is the exercise price and term of Jim Rozakis’ new Cintas (CTAS) stock options?

The new stock options have an exercise price of $202.71 per share and expire on August 10, 2036. They vest in three equal installments on the third, fourth, and fifth anniversaries of the grant date.

Why were 3,643 Cintas (CTAS) shares disposed of in Jim Rozakis’ Form 4?

A total of 3,643 common shares were transferred to cover tax withholding obligations when restrictions lapsed on previously granted restricted stock, as described in the filing’s footnote tied to the code F transaction.

How many Cintas (CTAS) shares does Jim Rozakis hold through a 401(k) plan?

After the reported transactions, 2,897 shares of Cintas common stock are held indirectly via a 401(k) plan, as disclosed in the holding entry marked with indirect ownership in the filing.

Under what plan were Jim Rozakis’ Cintas (CTAS) restricted shares granted?

The restricted shares reported for Jim Rozakis were granted under the Cintas Corporation Equity Compensation Plan, according to the footnote explaining the nature of the 10,695- and 555-share restricted stock awards.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Rozakis Jim

(Last)(First)(Middle)
P.O. BOX 625737
6800 CINTAS BLVD

(Street)
CINCINNATI OHIO 45262

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President & COO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/10/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock08/10/2026A10,695(1)A$202.71285,808D
Common Stock08/10/2026A555(1)A$202.71286,363D
Common Stock08/10/2026F3,643(2)D$202.71282,720D
Common Stock2,897IBy 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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Stock Option (Right to Buy)$202.7108/10/2026A35,995 (3)08/10/2036Common Stock35,995$035,995D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)$202.7108/10/2026A5,988 (3)08/10/2036Common Stock5,988$05,988D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Restricted shares granted pursuant to Cintas Corporation Equity Compensation Plan.
2. Restrictions on restricted shares granted pursuant to Cintas Corporation Equity Compensation Plan previously reported on Form 4 have lapsed. The Reporting Person transferred 3,643 of these shares to satisfy tax withholding.
3. The options vest as follows: one-third on the third anniversary of the grant date, one-third on the fourth anniversary of the grant date and one-third on the fifth anniversary of the grant date.
Remarks:
Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney
/s/ Brock Denton as Attorney-in-Fact for Jim Rozakis08/12/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)