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Cintas (CTAS) EVP David Brock granted stock options and restricted shares

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Cintas Corp EVP, Secretary & General Counsel David Brock reported equity compensation activity dated 2026-08-10. He received 17,999 and 4,435 stock options to buy common stock at $202.71 per share, expiring on August 10, 2036, vesting in three equal annual tranches starting on the third anniversary. He was also granted 5,348 and 370 restricted common shares under the Cintas Corporation Equity Compensation Plan. To cover tax withholding on previously granted restricted shares, 3,479 shares were withheld and transferred. Separately, he reports 973 common shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan.

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Insider Denton David Brock
Role EVP, Secretary & Gen Counsel
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Stock Option (Right to Buy) F3 17,999 $0.00 $0.00
Grant/Award Stock Option (Right to Buy) F3 4,435 $0.00 $0.00
Grant/Award Common Stock F1 5,348 $202.71 $1.08M
Grant/Award Common Stock F1 370 $202.71 $75K
Tax Withholding Common Stock F2 3,479 $202.71 $705K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 22,434 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 28,096 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 973 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 3,479 of these shares to satisfy tax withholding.
  3. F3. The options vest as follows: one-third on the third anniversary date 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 grant 1 17,999 shares at $202.71 Options to buy common stock granted on 2026-08-10
Stock options grant 2 4,435 shares at $202.71 Options to buy common stock granted on 2026-08-10
Option expiration August 10, 2036 Expiration date for both option grants
Restricted shares granted 5,348 shares Restricted common shares granted under equity plan
Additional restricted shares granted 370 shares Additional restricted common shares granted under equity plan
Shares withheld for taxes 3,479 shares at $202.71 Previously granted restricted shares transferred for tax withholding
401(k) holdings 973 shares Common stock held indirectly through a 401(k) plan
Stock Option (Right to Buy) financial
"security_title: Stock Option (Right to Buy)"
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.
Equity Compensation Plan financial
"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.
tax withholding financial
"transferred 3,479 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.
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.

FAQ

What equity awards did Cintas (CTAS) EVP David Brock receive on August 10, 2026?

On August 10, 2026, David Brock received 17,999 and 4,435 stock options at $202.71 and 5,348 plus 370 restricted shares. These awards were granted under the Cintas Corporation Equity Compensation Plan.

What are the terms of David Brock’s new Cintas (CTAS) stock options?

Brock’s new options cover 17,999 and 4,435 shares at an exercise price of $202.71 per share. They expire on August 10, 2036 and vest one-third each on the third, fourth, and fifth anniversaries.

How many Cintas (CTAS) shares were withheld for David Brock’s tax obligations?

To satisfy tax withholding on previously granted restricted shares, 3,479 Cintas common shares were transferred. The company notes these shares came from restricted stock whose restrictions had lapsed before the tax-withholding transfer.

How many Cintas (CTAS) shares does David Brock hold through a 401(k) plan?

David Brock reports indirect ownership of 973 Cintas common shares through a 401(k) plan. This is in addition to his directly held equity awards such as stock options and restricted shares reported on the same date.

Were David Brock’s Cintas (CTAS) transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The filing indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox was not selected, so these transactions were not reported as occurring under a pre-arranged trading plan. The reported activity consists mainly of compensation grants and related tax withholding.

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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*
Denton David Brock

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

(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)
EVP, Secretary & Gen Counsel
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 Stock08/10/2026A5,348(1)A$202.7131,205D
Common Stock08/10/2026A370(1)A$202.7131,575D
Common Stock08/10/2026F3,479(2)D$202.7128,096D
Common Stock973IBy 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)$202.7108/10/2026A17,999 (3)08/10/2036Common Stock17,999$017,999D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)$202.7108/10/2026A4,435 (3)08/10/2036Common Stock4,435$04,435D
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 3,479 of these shares to satisfy tax withholding.
3. The options vest as follows: one-third on the third anniversary date 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/ D. Brock Denton08/12/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)