UniFirst Corporation filings document its uniform and facility services business, financial results and public-company governance. Form 8-K disclosures cover quarterly and annual operating results, changes to the company's reportable segments, material definitive agreements, executive officer transitions, and annual meeting voting outcomes.
The company's regulatory record also includes director elections, advisory compensation votes, auditor ratification, and capital-structure disclosures tied to its Common Stock and Class B Common Stock.
UniFirst Corp. ten-percent owner Matthew Croatti received 968 restricted stock units on November 2, 2026, as annual grants for fiscal 2027. The units vest in three equal annual installments on November 2, 2027, November 2, 2028, and November 2, 2029. On October 31, 2026, UniFirst withheld 324 common shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations; the reported price was $254.84 per share.
UniFirst Corp Executive VP, Sales/Marketing David Martin Katz reported that 1,051 performance-based restricted stock units vested and 2,515 fiscal 2027 restricted stock units were granted on November 2, 2026. UniFirst withheld 954 shares on October 31, 2026, at $254.84 per share, and 446 shares on November 2, 2026, at $258.51 per share, to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to vesting of restricted stock units. The 2,515 granted units vest in three equal annual installments on November 2, 2027, November 2, 2028, and November 2, 2029.
UniFirst Corp (UNF) Chief Financial Officer Shane O'Connor reported acquiring 1,373 shares as earned restricted stock units vested and a 3,289-unit fiscal 2027 annual RSU grant on November 2, 2026. The grant vests in equal annual installments on November 2, 2027, November 2, 2028 and November 2, 2029.
Shares withheld for tax obligations were 583 on November 2, 2026 and 1,161 on October 31, 2026. Reported post-transaction holdings included 6,226 common shares and RSUs of 394, 913, 736, 1,627 and 3,289.
UniFirst Corp (UNF) Chief Executive Officer Steven S. Sintros acquired 2,907 performance-based restricted stock units on November 2, 2026; 50% remain subject to vesting on October 31, 2027, and 50% on October 31, 2028. He also acquired 6,963 restricted stock units as fiscal 2027 annual grants under the UniFirst Corporation 2023 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, vesting in three equal annual installments on November 2, 2027, 2028 and 2029. On October 31, 2026, 2,885 shares were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations connected with restricted stock unit vesting, at $254.84 per share.
UniFirst Corporation reported fiscal 2026 revenue of $2.523 billion, up 3.7% from fiscal 2025, while operating income fell 26.3% to $136.0 million and net income was $109.5 million, compared with $148.3 million. Operating cash flow declined 30.9% to $205.3 million. Fiscal 2026 included $37.2 million in costs related to the proposed Cintas merger; capital expenditures were $134.5 million, and cash and equivalents totaled $192.1 million as of August 29, 2026. UniFirst also disclosed a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting.
Under the pending merger agreement with Cintas, each eligible UniFirst common or Class B common share outstanding immediately before the merger’s effective time would convert into the right to receive $155.00 in cash plus 0.7720 Cintas common shares. UniFirst shareholders approved the agreement on June 11, 2026. UniFirst and Cintas agreed not to complete the merger before December 11, 2026, unless the FTC gives earlier written notice that it has closed its investigation; required regulatory approvals and other closing conditions remain.
UniFirst Corporation ten percent owner Matthew Croatti automatically exercised 1,000 stock appreciation rights on October 23, 2026, at a $119 per-share exercise price, acquiring 1,000 common shares. The rights were exercised immediately before their October 24, 2026 expiration, and no acquired shares were sold. The report also lists 669 shares withheld for taxes at $281.29 per share. A holdings footnote lists 9,465 common shares owned and restricted stock units vesting in annual installments through October 31, 2028.
UniFirst Corporation (UNF) reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $645.0 million, up 5.0%. Operating income was $41.7 million versus $49.6 million, and net income was $34.7 million versus $41.0 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $94.9 million versus $88.1 million; operating margin was 6.5% versus 8.1%, while adjusted EBITDA margin was 14.7% versus 14.3%.
Fiscal 2026 revenue increased 3.7% to $2.523 billion; operating income was $136.0 million versus $184.5 million, net income was $109.5 million versus $148.3 million, and Adjusted EBITDA was $327.1 million versus $336.8 million. Operating cash flow was $205.3 million versus $296.9 million. Fiscal-year results included approximately $37.2 million in costs related to the proposed Cintas merger. As of August 29, 2026, cash and cash equivalents were $192.1 million, with no long-term debt outstanding.
UniFirst and Cintas certified completion of their response to the Canadian Competition Bureau’s Supplementary Information Request on September 29, 2026, and substantial compliance with the FTC Second Request on October 2, 2026. They agreed not to close before December 11, 2026, unless the FTC earlier gives written notice that its investigation is closed. Closing is expected before the end of 2026, subject to customary conditions and required regulatory approvals.
UniFirst Corp (UNF) reports that Dimensional Fund Advisors had beneficial ownership of 703,965 common shares, or 4.8% of the class, as of September 30, 2026. It reported sole voting power over 689,810 shares and sole dispositive power over 703,965 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. The shares are owned by the Funds advised or managed by Dimensional, which disclaims beneficial ownership.
UNIFIRST CORP (UNF) reports that Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Kelly Rooney’s previously disclosed resignation became effective on September 11, 2026.
On that date the company and Ms. Rooney entered into a Separation Agreement and General Release, under which she provides a general release of claims and agrees to cooperate with UniFirst on matters relating to her employment. Because her departure is a voluntary resignation, she is not entitled to any severance-related payments or benefits. The full agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.1.
UNIFIRST CORP (UNF) reported that on August 24, 2026, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Kelly Rooney notified the company of her decision to resign to pursue other career opportunities. Her final day is expected to be in mid to late September 2026, and she will not receive severance-related payments or benefits because the resignation is voluntary. The company stated that her departure is not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices. Following her departure, Senior Vice Presidents of Operations Steve Chikerotis and Brian Vollant will oversee operations on an interim basis, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Steven Sintros.