Cintas EVP awarded options and restricted shares
Cintas Corp EVP, Secretary & General Counsel David Brock reported equity compensation activity dated 2026-08-10.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
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.
Insider Trade Summary
6 transactions reported
Mixed
6 txns
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 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 28,096 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 973 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) plan)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. Restricted shares granted pursuant to Cintas Corporation Equity Compensation Plan.
- 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.
- 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.
Key Figures
Stock options grant 1: 17,999 shares at $202.71
Stock options grant 2: 4,435 shares at $202.71
Option expiration: August 10, 2036
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7 metrics
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
Key Terms
Stock Option (Right to Buy), Restricted shares, Equity Compensation Plan, tax withholding, +1 more
5 terms
Stock Option (Right to Buy) financial
"security_title: Stock Option (Right to Buy)"
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
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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.
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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