Cintas (CTAS)

Company ID: 143 | CIK: 0000723254
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Human capital disclosures. Workforce totals and demographics are point-in-time. Flow metrics use the year-to-date period for 10-Q and full year for 10-K. Workforce actions (RIFs, restructurings, acquisition-related changes) are listed in the table at the bottom.

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Workforce Actions

Period EndTypeStatusAffected% WorkforceAnnouncedExpected CompletionGeographySegment / FunctionChargeSourceNote
2026-05-31acquisition_additionannounced2026-03-10North AmericaUniform Rental and Facility Services; First Aid and Safety ServicesItem_1_Business
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Pending acquisition of UniFirst Corporation valued at approximately $5.5 billion; no target headcount figures disclosed. UniFirst shareholders approved the deal on 2026-06-12 and closing is expected in the second half of calendar 2026. Cintas expects roughly $2.8 billion of additional indebtedness to fund the transaction.
2026-05-31acquisition_additionannounced2026-03-10North AmericaUniform Rental and Facility Services; First Aid and Safety ServicesUSD 16 (millions)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Pending acquisition of UniFirst Corporation valued at approximately $5.5 billion; UniFirst shareholders approved on 2026-06-12; expected to close in second half of calendar 2026. No headcount disclosed. $16.1 million of transaction expenses incurred in FY2026 ($15.1M in S&A, $1.0M in interest expense).
2026-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited States; Canada; MexicoUniform Rental and Facility Services (5); First Aid and Safety Services (4); All Other (21)USD 165 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		30 individually immaterial businesses acquired during fiscal 2026 for $164.5 million cash, net of cash acquired; acquired headcount not disclosed.
2026-02-28acquisition_additionannounced2026-03-10North AmericaUniform Rental and Facility Services; First Aid and Safety Servicessubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Merger agreement to acquire UniFirst Corporation, valued at approximately $5.5 billion ($155.00 cash plus 0.7720 Cintas shares per UniFirst share); not closed as of filing date. No headcount disclosed.
2026-02-28acquisition_additioncompletedUnited States; Canada; Latin AmericaUniform Rental and Facility Services (3); First Aid and Safety Services (2); All Other / Fire Protection Services (16)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		21 individually immaterial businesses acquired during the nine months ended February 28, 2026 for $102.7 million cash consideration, net of cash acquired. No employee counts disclosed for acquired businesses.
2025-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited States, Canada, Latin AmericaUniform Rental and Facility Services; First Aid and Safety Services; All Other (Fire Protection Services and Uniform Direct Sales)USD 233 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		28 individually immaterial businesses acquired in fiscal 2025 (7 Uniform Rental and Facility Services, 4 First Aid and Safety Services, 17 All Other) for $232.9 million cash, net of cash acquired. Headcount added through these acquisitions is not disclosed.
2024-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedUniform Rental and Facility Services; First Aid and Safety Services; All Other (Fire Protection Services and Uniform Direct Sale)USD 187 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		16 individually immaterial businesses acquired during fiscal 2024, broken out by the filer as 7 in Uniform Rental and Facility Services, 1 in First Aid and Safety Services and 8 in All Other. Acquisitions occurred throughout the fiscal year; employee headcount added through these combinations was not disclosed. Associated value is the aggregate cash consideration paid, net of cash acquired, across all 16 acquisitions.
2024-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited States, Canada, Latin AmericaUniform Rental and Facility Services; First Aid and Safety Services; All Other (Fire Protection Services)USD 187 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		16 individually immaterial businesses acquired in FY2024 (7 Uniform Rental, 1 First Aid and Safety, 8 All Other); cash consideration $186.8M net of cash acquired. Headcount added through these acquisitions was not disclosed.
2023-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedUniform Rental and Facility Services; First Aid and Safety Services; Fire Protection ServicesMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Headcount added through fiscal 2023 acquisitions is not disclosed; no restructuring, RIF, or divestiture actions disclosed for fiscal 2023
2022-11-30acquisition_additioncompletedUniform Rental and Facility Services; First Aid and Safety Services; Fire Protection Services (All Other)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cash paid for acquisitions of businesses was $15.5 million for the six months ended November 30, 2022; no headcount added disclosed. No restructuring, RIF, plant closure or WARN events reported in this filing.
2022-05-31acquisition_additioncompleted2021-12-10Uniform Rental and Facility ServicesUSD 48 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Acquired remaining interest of an equity method investment operating as a supply-chain component; cash consideration $48.0M net of $1.7M cash acquired; produced a $30.2M remeasurement gain; employee headcount added not disclosed.
2022-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedUniform Rental and Facility Services (3 businesses), First Aid and Safety Services (10 businesses), All Other (7 businesses)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Twenty tuck-in businesses acquired during fiscal 2022 across all segments; MD&A reports $164.2M cash paid for acquisitions net of cash acquired (including the equity-method acquisition), and Note 10 shows $207.7M aggregate consideration for all businesses acquired; no employee headcount figures disclosed.
2022-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited States, CanadaUniform Rental and Facility Services; First Aid and Safety Services; All Other (Fire Protection Services and Uniform Direct Sale)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2022 acquisitions: three businesses in Uniform Rental and Facility Services, ten in First Aid and Safety Services and seven in All Other, plus acquisition of the remaining interest of an equity method investment on 2021-12-10 ($48.0 million cash consideration, net of cash acquired). Headcount added through these acquisitions is not disclosed.
2022-02-28acquisition_additioncompleted2021-12-10North AmericaUniform Rental and Facility Services (supply chain)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired the remaining interest of an equity method investment for $48.0 million net of cash; no employee headcount added disclosed.
2022-02-28acquisition_additioncompletedNorth AmericaUniform Rental and Facility Services; First Aid and Safety Services; All Otherbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Nine months ended 2022-02-28: 16 tuck-in businesses acquired (3 Uniform Rental, 7 First Aid and Safety, 6 All Other) for $194.3 million total consideration; no headcount added disclosed.
2021-05-31restructuringcompleted2020-032021-05-31Primarily Uniform Rental and Facility Servicesother
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Cost-reduction and workforce-alignment activities initiated in the fiscal 2020 fourth quarter (March-May 2020), when $24.5 million of employee termination costs were recorded, of which $20.2 million related to the Uniform Rental and Facility Services segment, alongside $9.2 million of long-lived asset impairment costs. The only activity attributed to fiscal 2021 is program wind-down: no new employee termination costs were recorded in fiscal 2021, $10.2 million of termination benefits were paid during the year, and the related liability was $0.0 million at May 31, 2021. Number of employees affected was not disclosed.
2021-05-31restructuringcompletedCompany-wideUSD 10 (millions)other
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cost-reduction and workforce-alignment program initiated in Q4 fiscal 2020; $10.2M of termination benefits were paid during fiscal 2021, no new termination costs were recorded in fiscal 2021, and the related liability was $0.0M at May 31, 2021. Employees affected not disclosed for fiscal 2021.
2021-05-31restructuringin_progressUniform Direct SaleUSD 5 (millions)other
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2021 long-lived asset impairment arising from activities to eliminate excess capacity and reduce cost structure in response to COVID-19; charge is an asset write-down rather than severance, and no headcount impact or completion date is disclosed.
2021-05-31restructuringcompleted2020-12-01United StatesUniform Rental and Facility ServicesUSD 25 (millions)Note 1 Significant Accounting Policies
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Filing discloses $24.5 million in employee termination costs recorded in Q4 FY2020 ($20.2 million in Uniform Rental segment). No specific headcount reduction number is provided for this action.
2021-05-31restructuringcompleted2020-11-01United StatesUniform Rental and Facility ServicesUSD 20 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Initiated in Q4 FY2020 to reduce operating costs and align workforce. Recorded $20.2M in employee termination costs. No specific headcount disclosed.
2021-05-31restructuringcompleted2020-11-01United StatesCorporate / All OtherUSD 4 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Total employee termination costs were $24.5M. $20.2M attributed to Uniform Rental segment. Remaining $4.3M attributed to other segments/corporate. No specific headcount disclosed.
2020-05-31restructuringcompleted2021-05-31Company-wide; $20.2 million of termination costs recorded in Uniform Rental and Facility Services segmentUSD 25 (millions)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		COVID-19-driven cost reduction and workforce-alignment activities initiated in Q4 FY2020; total employee termination costs of $24.5 million recorded, of which $20.2 million was in the Uniform Rental and Facility Services segment. $14.3 million of termination benefits paid during FY2020; remaining $10.2 million accrual at year-end expected to be paid by end of fiscal 2021 (hence expected_completion_date). The same activities also included a $9.2 million long-lived asset impairment, which is not a severance charge. Number of employees affected was not disclosed. Also discussed in Item 7 (MD&A); extracted once from the financial statement note as the more authoritative source.
2020-05-31restructuringin_progressUnited StatesConsolidated; $20.2 million of the charge recorded in the Uniform Rental and Facility Services segmentUSD 25 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Employee termination costs recorded in Q4 FY2020 as part of activities to reduce operating costs and align the workforce with business needs amid COVID-19; $14.3 million paid during FY2020 with a $10.2 million liability at year-end, expected to be paid by the end of the next fiscal year. Number of employees affected not disclosed. A related $9.2 million long-lived asset impairment (location-level, excess capacity elimination) was recorded in the same program.
2020-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesUniform Rental and Facility Services, First Aid and Safety Services, and Fire Protection (All Other)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cintas completed acquisitions during FY2020 for $53.7 million net of cash acquired across three segments; headcount added through these acquisitions was not disclosed.
2020-05-31restructuringcompletedUnited StatesUniform Rental and Facility ServicesUSD 25 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, Cintas recorded $24.5 million in employee termination costs and $9.2 million in long-lived asset impairment costs to reduce operating costs and align workforce. Specific headcount not disclosed.
2020-05-31restructuringcompleted2020-02-292020-05-31United StatesUniform Rental and Facility ServicesUSD 25 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Initiated activities to reduce operating costs and align workforce with ongoing business needs in response to COVID-19. Recorded $24.5 million in employee termination costs and $9.2 million in long-lived asset impairment costs in Q4. $20.2 million of termination costs attributed to Uniform Rental and Facility Services.
2020-02-29restructuringin_progress2020-05-31United StatesCorporate / G&K Services integrationUSD 2 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Residual accrued employee termination benefits from the fiscal 2017 G&K acquisition; company expects the remaining balance to be paid by the end of fiscal 2020. No employee count disclosed. $0.6 million of benefits were paid during the nine months ended 2020-02-29.
2019-11-30restructuringin_progress2020-05-31G&K Services, Inc. integration (primarily facility closures)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		No new integration expenses in the current quarter or YTD; $0.2M termination benefits paid in Q2 and $0.3M YTD, with $2.5M accrued at 2019-11-30 expected to be paid by fiscal year end. No employee count disclosed.
2019-11-30restructuringcompletedUSD 0 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Payment of employee termination benefits related to prior G&K acquisition integration. No new integration expenses incurred in current period.
2019-11-30restructuringcompletedUSD 0 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		YTD payment of employee termination benefits related to prior G&K acquisition integration. Remaining benefits expected to be paid by end of fiscal year.
2019-08-31restructuringcompleted2019-05-31USD 0 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Payment of $0.1 million in employee termination benefits during the quarter. Remaining accrued benefits of $2.7 million expected to be paid by end of fiscal year.
2019-05-31restructuringin_progress2017-03-212020-05-31Uniform Rental and Facility ServicesUSD 14 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Multi-year G&K integration program launched with the fiscal 2017 acquisition; fiscal 2019 net charge of $14.4 million was primarily facility closure costs, net of a $2.5 million favorable adjustment to the employee termination accrual. No employee counts disclosed. $3.8 million of termination benefits paid in fiscal 2019, leaving a $2.8 million accrual expected to be settled by end of fiscal 2020.
2019-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedUniform Rental and Facility Services; First Aid and Safety Services; All Other (Fire Protection)USD 10 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Thirteen tuck-in business acquisitions completed in fiscal 2019 (five in Uniform Rental and Facility Services, one in First Aid and Safety Services, seven in All Other); associated workforce headcount not disclosed.
2019-05-31restructuringin_progress2017-03-21United StatesUniform Rental and Facility ServicesUSD 14 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		FY2019 integration expenses of $14.4M, primarily facility closure expenses; $3.8M of employee termination benefits paid in FY2019 with a $2.8M related liability balance remaining. No employee headcount affected is disclosed. Announcement date is the G&K acquisition close; program ongoing since FY2017.
2019-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedUniform Rental and Facility Services; First Aid and Safety Services; All Other (Fire Protection)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		FY2019: five businesses acquired in Uniform Rental and Facility Services, one in First Aid and Safety Services and seven in All Other, for $9.8M total cash paid net of cash acquired. No headcount added is disclosed.
2019-05-31restructuringcompleted2017-03-21North AmericaUniform Rental and Facility ServicesUSD 14 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		G&K integration expenses incurred in fiscal 2019 consisted primarily of facility closure expenses.
2019-02-28restructuringin_progress2019-05-31USD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Employee termination expenses recognized under ASC Topic 712 for the three months ended Feb 28, 2019. Remaining accrued benefits of $6.2 million expected to be paid by end of next fiscal year.
2019-02-28restructuringin_progress2019-05-31USD 13 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Integration expenses directly related to the acquisition, primarily comprised of facility closure expenses for the nine months ended Feb 28, 2019.
2018-11-30restructuringin_progress2019-05-31G&K Services, Inc. integrationUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Expenses primarily comprised of facility closure expenses. Accrued employee termination benefits of $5.8 million as of Nov 30, 2018, expected to be paid over remainder of fiscal 2019.
2018-08-31restructuringin_progressUnited StatesUniform Rental and Facility ServicesUSD 5 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		G&K acquisition integration continued in the quarter; costs primarily facility closures, plus employee termination benefits of $6.7M accrued at quarter-end ($2.4M paid during quarter). No employee counts disclosed.
2018-08-31acquisition_additioncompleted2017-03-21United StatesUniform Rental and Facility Servicesother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		G&K Services acquisition (closed 2017-03-21, ~$2.1B) referenced as ongoing context; no headcount added disclosed in this filing.
2018-08-31restructuringin_progress2019-05-31G&K Services, Inc. integrationUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Expenses primarily comprised of facility closure expenses. Employee termination benefits accrued were $6.7 million as of August 31, 2018, with $2.4 million paid during the quarter. Remaining benefits expected to be paid over the remainder of fiscal 2019.
2018-05-31restructuringin_progress2017-03-21Uniform Rental and Facility ServicesUSD 42 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Fiscal 2018 component of the multi-year integration program begun with the March 21, 2017 G&K acquisition (~$2.1B). Fiscal 2018 costs of $41.9M covered lease cancellations, facility closures and other acquisition-integration items. Employee termination benefits paid during fiscal 2018 were $15.2M, leaving a $9.1M liability at May 31, 2018; the related $31.0M termination expense was recognized in fiscal 2017. Certain G&K plants and branches were identified for closure on April 30, 2017. No affected headcount disclosed.
2018-05-31divestiture_reductioncompletedAll Otherdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Sale of the business labeled "Discontinued Services", previously included primarily in All Other, completed during fiscal 2018 for proceeds of $127.8M with a pre-tax gain of $96.4M. No employee counts disclosed; the business was classified as held for sale at May 31, 2017.
2018-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedUniform Rental and Facility Servicesbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Five businesses acquired in this segment during fiscal 2018; no employee counts disclosed. Aggregate fiscal 2018 acquisition outlay across all segments was $19.3M (net of cash acquired), not broken out by segment.
2018-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedFirst Aid and Safety Servicesbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Three businesses acquired in this segment during fiscal 2018; no employee counts disclosed. Aggregate fiscal 2018 acquisition outlay across all segments was $19.3M (net of cash acquired), not broken out by segment.
2018-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedAll Otherbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Six businesses acquired in this segment during fiscal 2018; no employee counts disclosed. Aggregate fiscal 2018 acquisition outlay across all segments was $19.3M (net of cash acquired), not broken out by segment.
2018-05-31divestiture_reductioncompletedAll Otherdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of the Discontinued Services business completed during fiscal 2018; proceeds of $127.8 million and a pre-tax gain of $96.4 million. Headcount removed through the sale is not disclosed.
2018-05-31restructuringin_progress2017-03-21Uniform Rental and Facility ServicesUSD 42 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ongoing G&K integration program spanning fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2018; only fiscal 2018 activity captured. Fiscal 2018 costs comprised lease cancellations, facility closures and other integration expenses. Employee termination benefits paid of $15.2 million in fiscal 2018 left a $9.1 million liability at year end; affected-employee counts not disclosed.
2018-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedUniform Rental and Facility Services; First Aid and Safety Services; All OtherUSD 19 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2018 acquisitions: five businesses in Uniform Rental and Facility Services, three in First Aid and Safety Services and six in All Other, for aggregate cash paid of $19.3 million net of cash acquired. Headcount added is not disclosed; charge value shown is total cash consideration, not a workforce charge.
2018-05-31restructuringcompleted2017-03-21United StatesUniform Rental and Facility ServicesUSD 42 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		G&K transaction and integration expenses of $41.9 million in fiscal 2018, including lease cancellation costs, facility closure expenses, and other integration related expenses. Employee termination benefits paid were $15.2 million with a related liability balance of $9.1 million as of May 31, 2018.
2018-05-31acquisition_additioncompleted2017-03-21United StatesUniform Rental and Facility ServicesItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of G&K Services, Inc. completed March 21, 2017. G&K is a wholly-owned subsidiary operating within the Uniform Rental and Facility Services segment. Specific headcount added not disclosed.
2018-05-31restructuringcompleted2017-03-21Uniform Rental and Facility ServicesUSD 42 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		G&K transaction and integration expenses incurred in fiscal 2018 consisted of lease cancellation costs, facility closure expenses and other integration related expenses.
2018-05-31restructuringcompleted2017-03-21Uniform Rental and Facility ServicesUSD 31 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Employee termination expenses recognized in fiscal 2017 related to G&K acquisition.
2018-02-28restructuringin_progressUnited StatesCorporate / integrationUSD 1 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Employee termination expenses of $1.0 million recognized under ASC Topic 712 during the nine months ended February 28, 2018 as part of G&K integration; accrued employee termination benefits were $13.4 million at quarter-end, expected to be paid over the next 12 months. Number of employees affected not disclosed.
2018-02-28restructuringin_progress2017-03-21Uniform Rental and Facility ServicesUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Employee termination expenses recognized under ASC Topic 712 for the nine months ended Feb 28, 2018. Remaining accrued benefits of $13.4 million expected to be paid over next 12 months.
2017-11-30restructuringin_progressUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Employee termination expenses recognized under ASC Topic 712 related to G&K acquisition integration. Accrued benefits were $15.7 million as of Nov 30, 2017.
2017-08-31divestiture_reductioncompletedDiscontinued Servicesother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of a significant business completed during the quarter for $128.5 million proceeds; no employee count disclosed.
2017-08-31restructuringin_progressG&K Services integrationUSD 1 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Quarter included $1.0M of employee termination expenses within $4.0M total transaction/integration costs; $20.1M termination benefits accrued at quarter-end, $5.2M paid during quarter; no employee counts disclosed.
2017-08-31restructuringin_progressUniform Rental and Facility ServicesUSD 1 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Employee termination expenses recognized under ASC Topic 712 related to G&K acquisition integration. Total accrued benefits were $20.1 million as of August 31, 2017.
2017-05-31acquisition_additioncompleted2017-03-212017-03-21Uniform Rental and Facility Servicesbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		G&K Services acquired March 21, 2017 for total purchase price of $2,078.4 million; headcount added through the acquisition not disclosed.
2017-05-31plant_closureannounced2017-04-30Uniform Rental and Facility Services (G&K)USD 23 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Certain G&K plants and branches identified for future closure; $23.3 million asset impairment recorded for machinery and equipment at those sites. Employees affected not disclosed.
2017-05-31restructuringin_progress2017-03-21Uniform Rental and Facility Services (G&K integration)USD 31 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Employee termination expenses under ASC Topic 712 arising from G&K integration; $6.7 million paid in fiscal 2017, leaving a $24.3 million liability at May 31, 2017. Headcount affected not disclosed.
2017-05-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2017-07-112017-07-11Discontinued Services (previously primarily in All Other)subsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Business classified as held for sale at May 31, 2017 and sold July 11, 2017 for $130.0 million, after fiscal year-end but before filing. Workforce impact not disclosed.
2017-05-31acquisition_additioncompleted2017-03-212017-03-21North AmericaUniform Rental and Facility ServicesUSD 2,078 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Net consideration transferred of $2,078.4 million; acquired headcount not disclosed. G&K contributed $187.7 million revenue and 3.5% of FY2017 revenue; acquired operations constituted 37.6% of total assets at year-end.
2017-05-31restructuringin_progress2017-03-21United StatesUniform Rental and Facility ServicesUSD 31 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Employee termination benefits recognized under ASC Topic 712 as part of $79.2 million total G&K transaction and integration expenses; $6.7 million paid during FY2017 with $24.3 million liability outstanding at May 31, 2017. Number of employees affected not disclosed.
2017-05-31plant_closurein_progress2017-04-30United StatesUniform Rental and Facility ServicesUSD 23 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Impairment of machinery, equipment and other fixed assets in G&K plants and branches identified on April 30, 2017 for future closure; number of facilities and employees affected not disclosed.
2017-05-31divestiture_reductionannounced2017-07-112017-07-11North AmericaAll Other (Discontinued Services)USD 130 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Discontinued Services classified as held for sale at May 31, 2017 and sold for $130.0 million on July 11, 2017; business generated $105.6 million revenue in FY2017. Employees affected not disclosed.
2017-05-31acquisition_additioncompleted2017-03-21North AmericaUniform Rental and Facility ServicesUSD 2,100 (millions)Item 1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of G&K Services, Inc. for consideration of approximately $2.1 billion. G&K is now a wholly-owned subsidiary.
2017-05-31restructuringcompleted2017-03-21United StatesUniform Rental and Facility ServicesUSD 31 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Employee termination expenses recognized under ASC Topic 712 related to G&K integration.
2017-05-31acquisition_additioncompleted2017-03-212017-03-21North AmericaUniform Rental and Facility ServicesItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of G&K Services, Inc. completed. Headcount not explicitly disclosed in filing.
2017-05-31restructuringcompleted2017-04-30United StatesUniform Rental and Facility ServicesUSD 31 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Employee termination expenses recognized under ASC Topic 712 related to G&K integration. Specific headcount not disclosed.
2017-02-28acquisition_additioncompleted2016-08-152017-03-21North AmericaUniform Rental and Facility Servicessubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Merger Agreement signed 2016-08-15; acquisition of G&K Services completed 2017-03-21 for ~$2.2 billion enterprise value. No employee count or headcount impact disclosed in the filing.
2017-02-28otherin_progress2016-08-15United StatesCorporateUSD 15 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		G&K transaction expenses of $15.5 million for the nine months ended 2017-02-28 ($9.3 million in Q3), including increased labor and employee-partner expenses incurred in anticipation of the acquisition; no headcount reduction disclosed.
2016-08-31acquisition_additionannounced2016-08-15North Americabusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Merger agreement to acquire G&K Services at $97.50/share, ~$2.2B enterprise value; no headcount disclosed. Not closed as of filing date.
2016-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedUniform Rental and Facility Services (2 businesses); First Aid and Safety Services (2 businesses, incl. ZEE Medical); All Other (6 businesses)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Ten businesses acquired during fiscal 2016 for total cash of $156.6 million; largest was ZEE Medical, closed 2015-08-01 for $134.0 million consideration; acquired headcount not disclosed.
2016-05-31acquisition_additioncompleted2015-08-012015-08-01North AmericaFirst Aid and Safety Servicesbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquired all shares of ZEE Medical Inc. for $134.0 million consideration ($120.6 million cash plus $13.4 million contingent consideration); acquired headcount not disclosed.
2016-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedUniform Rental and Facility Services; First Aid and Safety Services; All Otherbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Nine other businesses acquired during fiscal 2016 (two Uniform Rental and Facility Services, one additional First Aid and Safety Services, six in All Other); aggregate cash paid for all fiscal 2016 acquisitions was $156.6 million. Acquisition dates and acquired headcount not disclosed.
2016-05-31divestiture_reductioncompletedDiscontinued operations (Shredding)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Completed sale of Cintas' investment in the Shred-it Partnership during fiscal 2016; Cintas' share of proceeds was $578.3 million. Transaction dates and any workforce impact not disclosed; up to $30 million additional holdback consideration remained contingent at year-end.
2015-11-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2015-07-15North AmericaShredding (discontinued operations)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of Cintas' investment in the Shred-it Partnership to Stericycle completed in the quarter; $578.3 million proceeds plus up to $34.0 million contingent consideration. No employee count disclosed.
2015-11-30acquisition_additioncompleted2015-08-01North AmericaFirst Aid and Safety ServicesUSD 134 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of ZEE Medical, Inc. for $134.0 million consideration ($120.6 million cash plus $13.4 million contingent consideration). Charge value shown is total purchase consideration, not a workforce charge; no headcount added disclosed.
2015-11-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2015-07-102015-07-10North AmericaDocument imaging and retention services (Storage)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Remaining Storage assets previously classified as held for sale were sold on July 10, 2015; Storage business reported as discontinued operations for all periods. No employee count disclosed.
2015-05-31divestiture_reductioncompletedStorage business (former Document Management Services operating segment)USD 38,573 (thousands)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Storage was classified as a discontinued operation effective August 31, 2014 and sold in three separate transactions during the quarter ended November 30, 2014, generating $158.4 million of proceeds net of cash contributed. The associated figure is a pre-tax gain on sale of business, not a charge. Number of employees transferring with the business was not disclosed. Remaining Storage real estate held for sale at year-end was sold on July 10, 2015 for $24.4 million.
2015-05-31acquisition_additionannounced2015-06-29First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection ServicesUSD 130 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Agreement to acquire the shares of an entity for approximately $130 million in cash consideration (purchase price, not a charge); target expected annual revenues of $110-120 million. Pending regulatory approval with closing expected in the first quarter of fiscal 2016; headcount of the target was not disclosed.
2015-05-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2014-08-312014-11-30Storage (formerly Document Management Services)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Storage business sold in three separate transactions to three buyers during the quarter ended November 30, 2014; headcount not disclosed
2015-05-31acquisition_additioncompleted2015-05-31Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products; First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection ServicesUSD 15 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2015 acquisitions: one Rental Uniforms business and eleven First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection businesses; total cash paid $15.5 million; acquired headcount not disclosed
2015-05-31acquisition_additionannounced2015-06-292015-08-31First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection ServicesUSD 130 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to acquire an entity for approximately $130 million cash; target annual revenue $110-120 million; pending regulatory approval, expected to close in Q1 fiscal 2016; headcount not disclosed
2015-05-31divestiture_reductionannounced2015-07-152015-10-31North AmericaShred-it Partnership (equity method investment)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to sell Cintas' 42% investment in the Shred-it Partnership to Stericycle for approximately $550-600 million before taxes; expected to close in Q2 fiscal 2016; headcount not disclosed
2014-08-31divestiture_reductionin_progress2014-08-31United StatesDocument Management Services (document imaging and document retention)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Business classified as discontinued operations effective 2014-08-31 with assets held for sale ($151.3M assets, $15.2M liabilities); no employee count disclosed. Strategic alternatives being evaluated; no long-term operation intended.
2014-08-31divestiture_reductionannounced2014-10-072014-10-07United KingdomDocument imaging and retention businesssubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		UK document imaging and retention business sold on 2014-10-07; at 2014-08-31 the business had $43.3M assets, $7.6M revenue and $0.3M operating loss for the quarter. No headcount disclosed; sale not expected to be material to results.
2014-05-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2014-04-30Document Management Services (document destruction/shredding business)USD 1 (millions)other
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Document destruction business contributed to a partnership with Shred-it shareholders (Cintas retains 42%) on April 30, 2014; Cintas received $180.0M cash and realized a $106.4M gain on deconsolidation. Employee-related items within the $28.5M of transaction costs: $0.7M employee termination benefit costs (captured as the associated charge), $12.4M stock compensation from immediate vesting of 249,335 options and 71,882 restricted stock awards held by employees contributed to the partnership, and $6.5M incremental profit sharing/employee compensation tied to the gain. Also a $16.1M asset impairment charge. Number of employees contributed to the partnership not disclosed.
2014-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedFirst Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services (3 businesses); Document Management Services (3 businesses)USD 33 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Six businesses acquired during fiscal 2014 (three in each of the two segments); total cash paid for acquisitions $33.4M. Headcount added through these acquisitions was not disclosed.
2014-05-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2014-04-30North AmericaDocument Management Services — document destruction (shredding)USD 1 (millions)other
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Shred-it partnership transaction closed 2014-04-30; shredding business deconsolidated into a partnership owned 42% by Cintas. Headcount transferred not disclosed. Charge shown is employee termination benefit costs within $28.5M of other transaction costs; a separate $16.1M asset impairment relates to abandoned information systems. Cintas received $180.0M cash and recorded a $106.4M gain on deconsolidation.
2014-05-31acquisition_additioncompleted2014-05-31First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Servicesbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Three First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services businesses acquired during fiscal 2014 for $33.4M total cash paid across all six fiscal 2014 acquisitions; headcount added not disclosed.
2014-05-31acquisition_additioncompleted2014-05-31Document Management Servicesbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Three Document Management Services businesses acquired during fiscal 2014; headcount added not disclosed.
2014-05-31restructuringcompleted2014-04-302014-04-30GlobalDocument Management ServicesUSD 29 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Transaction costs related to Shred-it partnership deconsolidation. Includes $0.7 million employee termination benefits and $12.4 million stock compensation for immediate vesting of options for employees contributed to partnership. No specific headcount reduction disclosed.
2014-02-28divestiture_reductionannounced2014-03-192014-05-31North AmericaDocument Management Servicessubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement reached 2014-03-18 to combine Cintas' document shredding business with Shred-it into a partnership owned 42% by Cintas; shredding business is ~76% of segment assets, ~80% of revenue, ~70% of segment pre-tax income. Cintas expects ~$180 million cash at closing; investment to be equity-method accounted. No employee counts disclosed.
2013-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedFirst Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Servicesbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Three businesses acquired in this segment during fiscal 2013; headcount added not disclosed. Aggregate cash paid for all fiscal 2013 acquisitions was $69.4 million per MD&A; no per-segment consideration breakdown provided.
2013-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedDocument Management Servicesbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Twelve businesses acquired in this segment during fiscal 2013; headcount added not disclosed. Aggregate cash paid for all fiscal 2013 acquisitions was $69.4 million per MD&A; no per-segment consideration breakdown provided.
2013-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedNorth AmericaFirst Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services; Document Management ServicesUSD 69 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fifteen businesses acquired in fiscal 2013 (three First Aid/Safety/Fire Protection, twelve Document Management) for $69.4 million cash; acquired headcount not disclosed.
2012-08-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesDocument Management ServicesUSD 2 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cash paid for business acquisitions during the quarter; goodwill of $2.2 million and service contracts of $0.3 million were recorded in the Document Management segment. No employee count, headcount added, or retention terms were disclosed.
2012-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedRental Uniforms and Ancillary Productsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Two businesses in this segment acquired during fiscal 2012; no employee headcount disclosed. Aggregate cash paid for all fiscal 2012 acquisitions across all segments was $24.9 million.
2012-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedFirst Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Servicesbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Two businesses in this segment acquired during fiscal 2012; no employee headcount disclosed.
2012-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedDocument Management Servicesbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Four businesses in this segment acquired during fiscal 2012; no employee headcount disclosed.
2012-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedNorth AmericaRental Uniforms and Ancillary Products; First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services; Document Management ServicesUSD 24,864 (thousands)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Eight businesses acquired in fiscal 2012 (2 rental, 2 first aid/safety/fire, 4 document management) for $24.9 million total cash paid; acquired headcount not disclosed.
2012-05-31restructuringin_progressUSD 0 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / no-ai-xblr
2011-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedRental Uniforms & Ancillary Products; First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services; Document Management ServicesUSD 173,622 (thousands)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Fiscal 2011 acquisitions completed during the year ended 2011-05-31: 27 businesses in total (4 rental uniform, 11 first aid/safety/fire protection, 12 document management). Associated value is aggregate total cash paid for all acquisitions; no employee headcount added via acquisitions is disclosed. Specific transaction dates not disclosed.
2011-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedNorth AmericaRental Uniforms and Ancillary Products; First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services; Document Management ServicesUSD 174 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		FY2011 acquisitions comprised four Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products businesses, eleven First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services businesses and twelve Document Management Services businesses; total cash paid $173.6 million. Headcount added through these acquisitions is not disclosed.
2011-05-31restructuringcompleted2009-06-012010-05-31United StatesRental Uniforms and Ancillary ProductsUSD -3 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Fiscal 2010 restructuring credit of $2.9 million represents change in estimate related to fiscal 2009 restructuring charges. No specific employee count disclosed for this credit.
2011-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedGlobalDocument Management Services, First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services, Rental Uniforms and Ancillary ProductsUSD 172 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Cash paid for acquisitions of businesses was $171.6 million in fiscal 2011. Specific headcount added not disclosed.
2010-05-31restructuringcompleted1,20020092010-05-31Rental Uniforms & Ancillary Products (primarily; charges also in Uniform Direct Sales, First Aid, Safety & Fire Protection, and Document Management)USD 59,097 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Program initiated in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 to eliminate excess capacity; included closing or converting 16 rental processing plants to branches and a workforce reduction of 1,200 employees. Substantially completed as of May 31, 2010. Cumulative program charges of $59,097 thousand were recorded in Q4 fiscal 2009 ($48,888 long-lived asset impairment, $7,937 employee termination, $2,272 other exit costs). Fiscal 2010 activity attributable to the program consisted of a $2,880 thousand change-in-estimate credit and $4,082 thousand of cash payments, leaving a $1,225 thousand liability at May 31, 2010. The employee reduction figure is a cumulative program-level disclosure first recorded in fiscal 2009.
2010-05-31restructuringcompleted2010-05-31North AmericaRental Uniforms and Ancillary Products (primarily); all four operating segmentsUSD -3 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Program initiated in Q4 fiscal 2009 (closing/converting 16 rental processing plants and a 1,200-employee workforce reduction, $59.1M total charges) was substantially completed during fiscal 2010. Only current-year activity captured: a $(2.88)M change in estimate credit and $4.08M of cash paid in fiscal 2010; $1.225M accrual remained at year-end. The 1,200-employee reduction and plant closures occurred in fiscal 2009 and are not counted here.
2010-05-31acquisition_additioncompleted2010-05-31North AmericaFirst Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services (3 businesses); Document Management Services (4 businesses)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Seven businesses acquired during fiscal 2010 for $50.96M total cash paid; acquired headcount not disclosed.
2010-05-31restructuringcompleted1,2002009-12-012010-05-31North AmericaRental Uniforms and Ancillary ProductsUSD 59 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Initiated in Q4 FY2009 to reduce excess capacity; included closing 16 rental processing plants and reducing workforce by 1,200 employees. Substantially completed by May 31, 2010. Total charges were $59.1 million ($48.9M impairment, $7.9M termination, $2.3M other exit costs).
2010-05-31restructuringcompleted1,2002009-12-312010-05-31North AmericaRental Uniforms and Ancillary Products; Uniform Direct Sales; First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services; Document Management ServicesUSD 59 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Initiated in Q4 FY2009 to reduce excess capacity. Included closing/converting 16 rental processing plants and reducing workforce by 1,200 employees. Substantially completed in FY2010. Total charges: $48.9M impairment, $7.9M termination, $2.3M other exit costs.
2010-05-31restructuringcompleted2010-05-31United StatesRental Uniforms and Ancillary ProductsUSD -3 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2010 change in estimate on fiscal 2009 restructuring charges (severance and exit costs actually paid vs. originally estimated), recorded as a credit of $2.9 million. No employees-affected count disclosed for fiscal 2010; the underlying program (16 plant closures/branch conversions and 1,200 workforce reduction) was initiated and largely executed in fiscal 2009 and is not extracted here. This Amendment contains only Item 7; the restructuring footnote is not included.
2010-05-31acquisition_additioncompleted2010-05-31First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services; Document Management ServicesUSD 50 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired, of $50.4 million in fiscal 2010; acquisitions contributed 0.7% revenue growth. No headcount added through acquisitions is disclosed in this Amendment.
2010-02-28restructuringin_progress1,20020092010-05-31United States and CanadaRental Uniforms and Ancillary Products — rental processing plantsrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Program initiated in Q4 FY2009 to eliminate excess capacity: closing or converting to branches 16 rental processing plants and cutting about 1,200 employees. Restructuring liability (severance $1,356 + other exit costs $2,260 = $3,616 thousand) remained at 2010-02-28; $3,718 thousand paid in cash during FY2010 YTD and a $(853) thousand change in estimate. Filer does not state an aggregate program charge.
2010-02-28restructuringin_progress1,2002009-12-012010-05-31United States and CanadaCorporate / Rental Processing PlantsUSD 3,616 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Initiated in Q4 FY2009 to eliminate excess capacity. Includes closing/converting 16 rental processing plants and reducing workforce by approx. 1,200 employees. Liability balance of $3.6M as of Feb 28, 2010.
2009-11-30restructuringin_progress1,20020092010-05-31United States and CanadaRental processing plants (Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Initiated in Q4 fiscal 2009 due to declining economic conditions; involves closing or converting 16 rental processing plants to branches and reducing workforce by approximately 1,200 employees. Restructuring liability (primarily in accrued compensation) was $5,170 thousand at 2009-11-30, down from $8,187 thousand at 2009-06-01; cash paid in fiscal 2010 was $3,017 thousand ($1,300 thousand in the quarter). No total program charge disclosed.
2009-11-30restructuringin_progress1,2002009-09-012010-05-31United States and CanadaCorporate / Rental Processing PlantsUSD 5,170 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Initiated in Q4 FY2009 to eliminate excess capacity. Includes closing/converting 16 rental processing plants and reducing workforce by approx. 1,200 employees. Liability balance of $5.2M as of Nov 30, 2009.
2009-08-31restructuringin_progress1,2002010-05-31United States and CanadaRental processing plantsUSD 6,470 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Program initiated in Q4 fiscal 2009 due to declining economic conditions; exact announcement date not disclosed. Involves closing or converting 16 rental processing plants to branches and reducing workforce by 1,200 employees. Restructuring liability at 2009-08-31: $4,198K employee termination costs plus $2,272K other exit costs; $1,717K cash paid in fiscal 2010 to date. Charge value shown is the remaining accrual balance, not a period charge.
2009-08-31restructuringin_progress1,2002009-06-012010-05-31United States and CanadaCorporate / Rental Processing PlantsUSD 6,470 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Initiated in Q4 FY2009 to eliminate excess capacity. Includes closing/converting 16 rental processing plants and reducing workforce by 1,200 employees. Liability balance of $6.5M as of Aug 31, 2009.
2009-05-31plant_closurecompletedUnited States (Kentucky)Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products — manufacturingMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Actions began in Q2 FY2009 alongside hiring and wage freezes, elimination of overhead positions, and reduced discretionary and capital spending; headcount impact not separately quantified. MD&A reports these steps reduced selling and administrative expenses by approximately $60 million comparing the last six months of fiscal 2009 to the first six months.
2009-05-31restructuringin_progress1,2002010-05-31United States and CanadaPrimarily Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products (rental processing plants); charges recorded across all four segmentsUSD 59 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Initiated in Q4 FY2009 (quarter ended 2009-05-31); no specific announcement date given. Program closes or converts to branches 16 rental processing plants and reduces workforce by 1,200 employees. Total charge of $59.1 million comprises $48.9 million long-lived asset impairment, $7.9 million employee termination costs and $2.3 million other exit costs; of the $10.2 million restructuring charge line, $8.8M Rental Uniforms, $0.5M Uniform Direct Sales, $0.6M First Aid/Safety/Fire, $0.3M Document Management. Restructuring liability of $8.2 million accrued at 2009-05-31 ($5.9M termination, $2.3M other exit).
2009-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited States and CanadaFirst Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services (3 businesses) and Document Management Services (12 businesses)USD 31 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fifteen businesses acquired during fiscal 2009 for aggregate cash of $31.4 million; acquired headcount not disclosed. Charge value shown is total cash paid for acquisitions, not a workforce charge.
2009-05-31restructuringin_progress1,2002009-02-012010-05-31United StatesRental Uniforms and Ancillary ProductsUSD 59 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Initiated in Q4 fiscal 2009. Includes closing/converting 16 rental processing plants and reducing workforce by 1,200 employees. Total charges of $59.1 million ($48.9M impairment, $7.9M termination, $2.3M other exit costs). Expected completion by May 31, 2010.
2009-05-31restructuringin_progress1,2002009-05-312010-05-31United States and CanadaRental Uniforms and Ancillary Products; Uniform Direct Sales; First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services; Document Management ServicesUSD 59 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Initiated in Q4 FY2009. Includes closing/converting 16 rental processing plants and reducing workforce by 1,200 employees. Total charges: $48.9M impairment, $7.9M termination, $2.3M other exit costs.
2009-02-28restructuringin_progress9%United States and CanadaCompany-wideMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		MD&A states workforce was reduced approximately 9% from 2008-02-29 to 2009-02-28 as part of cost reduction initiatives; no absolute headcount, announcement date, or severance charge disclosed. Percentage is measured against the prior-year workforce, not the quarter-end total.
2009-02-28restructuringcompleted9%United States and CanadaAll segmentsMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Workforce reduced by approximately 9% from Feb 29, 2008, to Feb 28, 2009, via cost reduction initiatives aimed at eliminating non-value added work.
2008-05-31restructuringcompletedUnited States and CanadaSales organizationMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sales-force reorganization; filing states selling costs rose $53.1 million in FY2008 from the reorganization plus marketing and promotions, but discloses no employee counts, severance amounts, or separation details.
2008-02-29otherin_progressUnited StatesEnterprise-wideMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ongoing corporate unionization campaign by Unite Here and the Teamsters; company states the campaign could be materially disruptive and adversely affect results of operations. No employee counts, election dates, or results disclosed.
2007-11-30otherin_progressUnited StatesCorporateMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ongoing corporate unionization campaign by Unite Here and the Teamsters; company states it will oppose the campaign. No employee counts, dates, or election results disclosed.
2007-08-31otherin_progressUnited StatesCorporate / all operationsMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cintas reports an ongoing corporate unionization campaign by the Unite Here and Teamsters unions; no election date, employee counts, or outcome disclosed. Management states the campaign could be materially disruptive to the business.
2007-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited States and CanadaRentals and Other Services segmentsUSD 162 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2007 acquisitions of 3 Rentals segment businesses and 29 Other Services segment businesses; total cash paid $161,572 thousand. Headcount added through these acquisitions was not disclosed.
2007-05-31restructuringcompletedUnited States and CanadaSales organizationMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sales force reorganization undertaken in fiscal 2007 to improve efficiency and productivity; described as taking longer and costing more than anticipated. No employee counts or severance charges disclosed.
2007-02-28plant_closurecompletedUnited States — Detroit, MichiganRentalsUSD 4 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charges described as impairment and other related costs from closing a Rental processing plant, recorded in the nine months ended 2007-02-28; number of employees affected not disclosed.
2007-02-28otherin_progressUnited StatesEnterprise-wideMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ongoing corporate unionization campaign by Unite Here and the Teamsters; company states it will oppose the campaign. No election date, affected-employee count, or charge disclosed.
2007-02-28plant_closurecompletedDetroit, MichiganRentalsUSD 4 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Closing of a Rental processing plant resulted in $3.7 million in impairment and other related charges for the nine months ended Feb 28, 2007. Employee count not disclosed.
2007-02-28otherin_progressUnited StatesAllMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Target of corporate unionization campaign by Unite Here and Teamsters unions attempting to pressure Cintas to accept union representation.
2006-11-30plant_closurecompletedDetroit, Michigan, United StatesRentalsUSD 4 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charge described as impairment and other related charges from closing a Rental processing plant; no employee count or closure date disclosed.
2006-11-30otherin_progressUnited StatesMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ongoing corporate unionization campaign by Unite Here and the Teamsters; company states it will continue to oppose the campaign. No election date or affected-employee count disclosed.
2006-11-30plant_closurecompletedDetroit, MichiganRentalsUSD 4 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Incurred $3.7 million in impairment and other related charges due to the closing of a Detroit, Michigan Rental processing plant.
2006-11-30otherin_progressUnited StatesCorporateMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Target of corporate unionization campaign by Unite Here and Teamsters unions; company states it will vigorously oppose the campaign.
2006-08-31otherin_progressUnited StatesCompany-wideMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ongoing corporate unionization campaign by Unite Here and the Teamsters; company states the campaign could be materially disruptive. No election date, affected-employee count, or charge disclosed.
2006-08-31plant_closurecompletedDetroit, MichiganRentalsUSD 4 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Closure of a Detroit rental processing plant incurred $3.7 million in impairment and related charges; no employee count disclosed.
2006-08-31plant_closurecompletedDetroit, MichiganRentalsUSD 4 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Incurred $3.7 million in impairment and other related charges due to the closing of a Rental processing plant.
2006-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited States and CanadaRentals and Other ServicesUSD 346 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Fiscal 2006 acquisitions of 9 Rentals businesses and 24 Other Services businesses; total cash paid $346,296 thousand. Headcount added through these acquisitions is not disclosed.
2006-02-28otherin_progressUnited StatesEnterprise-wideMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ongoing corporate unionization campaign by UNITE HERE and the Teamsters; company states the campaign could be materially disruptive, with no employee counts, dates, or election results disclosed.
2006-02-28otherin_progressUnited StatesCorporateMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cintas continues to be the target of a corporate unionization campaign by UNITE HERE and the Teamsters unions.
2005-08-31otherin_progressUnited StatesEnterprise-wideMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Company reports an ongoing corporate unionization campaign by UNITE HERE and the Teamsters, which it says could be materially disruptive; no headcount or election outcome figures disclosed.
2005-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited States and CanadaRentalsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cintas acquired 10 Rentals businesses during fiscal 2005; headcount added through these acquisitions was not disclosed.
2005-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited States and CanadaOther Servicesbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cintas acquired 27 Other Services businesses (first aid, safety and fire protection; document management) during fiscal 2005; headcount added was not disclosed. Aggregate cash paid for all FY2005 acquisitions was $121,927 thousand.
2004-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedNorth AmericaRentals and Other ServicesUSD 113 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Aggregate cash paid for 37 businesses acquired during fiscal 2004 was $113,312 thousand; headcount added through these acquisitions was not disclosed.
2004-05-31otherin_progressUnited StatesEnterprise-wideItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ongoing corporate unionization campaign; filer states it could be materially disruptive and adversely affect results of operations. No headcount impact quantified.
2003-11-30otherin_progressUnited StatesCorporateMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Target of corporate unionization campaign by UNITE and Teamsters attempting to pressure acceptance of union representation.
2003-05-31acquisition_additioncompleted2002-05-132002-05-13North AmericaRentals and Other ServicesUSD 659 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition completed May 13, 2002 (fiscal 2002); purchase price $659,126 thousand. Headcount added not disclosed. Included here as acquisition-related workforce addition referenced in current-year filing.
2003-05-31restructuringcompleted2002-05-132003-05-31North AmericaCorporate and field operationsUSD 6 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance component of ~$36M restructuring charge recorded in purchase price allocation at acquisition (fiscal 2002); $30M was asset write-downs and lease cancellation. Current fiscal year activity: ~$4M severance payments made; remaining ~$2M eliminated against goodwill; ~$17M of asset disposals and lease cancellation costs incurred. Integration essentially complete at May 31, 2003. Employees affected not disclosed.
2003-05-31acquisition_additioncompleted2003-05-31North AmericaRentals and Other ServicesUSD 37 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		30 businesses acquired during fiscal 2003 (excluding Omni); aggregate cash paid $36,690 thousand. Headcount added not disclosed.
2003-05-31otherin_progressUnited StatesEnterprise-wideItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Corporate unionization campaign by UNITE and the Teamsters underway at fiscal year-end; company states campaign could be disruptive and adversely affect results. No headcount or dates disclosed.
2003-05-31restructuringcompleted2002-05-132003-05-31North AmericaOmni Services IntegrationUSD 36 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Integration of Omni facilities into existing Cintas operations. Included $6M severance and $30M asset write-downs/lease cancellations. Severance payments of $4M made in FY2003; remaining $2M eliminated with reduction to goodwill. All severance costs occurred and no accrual remains as of May 31, 2003.
2003-05-31restructuringcompleted2002-05-132003-05-31North AmericaCorporate and FieldUSD 6 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance related costs for corporate and field employees associated with Omni acquisition. All severance costs relating to this restructuring have now occurred.
2003-02-28restructuringin_progress2002-05-13USD 36 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Restructuring charge approved at the Omni Services acquisition to integrate Omni facilities into existing Cintas operations; comprises roughly $6 million severance for corporate and field employees and roughly $30 million of asset write-downs and lease cancellation costs. No employee count disclosed. Integration substantially complete by quarter end; payments to date about $4 million severance and about $28 million asset write-downs/lease cancellations. Company expects all related costs incurred within the first year of acquisition.
2003-02-28othercompleted12003-01-082003-07-02Rental Divisionother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Executive separation: President of the Rental Division resigned effective 2003-01-08 under a resignation agreement. Salary continuation runs through 2003-07-02 with COBRA and group life premiums paid through 2003-06-30; no charge amount disclosed.
2002-11-30restructuringin_progress2002-05-132003-05-13United StatesCorporate and fieldUSD 6 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Part of an approximately $36 million restructuring charge in the Omni purchase price allocation, including about $30 million in asset write-downs and lease cancellation costs. Severance payments to date of about $3 million; roughly 60% of acquired Omni facilities integrated or in process by quarter-end. Number of employees affected not disclosed.
2002-11-30acquisition_additioncompleted2002-05-13United StatesRentalsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Omni Services, Inc. completed May 13, 2002 for approximately $656 million (total purchase price about $659 million after a second-quarter working capital payment). Headcount added through the acquisition not disclosed in this filing.
2002-11-30restructuringin_progress2002-05-132003-05-31United StatesCorporate and FieldUSD 6 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance-related costs for corporate and field employees associated with Omni acquisition integration. Total restructuring charge was $36 million, including $30 million in asset write-downs/lease cancellations. Payments to date for severance were approximately $3 million.
2002-08-31acquisition_additioncompleted2002-05-13United StatesRentalsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of Omni Services, Inc. completed May 13, 2002 for approximately $656 million; no headcount added disclosed.
2002-08-31restructuringin_progress2002-05-132003-05-13United StatesCorporate and field operationsUSD 36 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Omni integration plan approved at acquisition: ~$36M charge comprising ~$6M severance for corporate/field employees and ~$30M asset write-downs and lease cancellations. Through Q1, just under 50% of acquired Omni facilities integrated or in process; ~$3M severance and ~$26M asset write-down/lease cancellation payments made to date. No employee count disclosed.
2002-08-31restructuringin_progress2002-05-132003-05-31United StatesCorporate and FieldUSD 6 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance-related costs for corporate and field employees associated with Omni integration.
2002-08-31restructuringin_progress2002-05-132003-05-31United StatesOperationsUSD 30 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Asset write-downs and lease cancellation costs associated with Omni integration.
2002-05-31restructuringin_progress2002-05-132003-05Corporate and field employees (Omni integration)USD 6 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Integration plan for Omni Services, Inc. approved at the May 13, 2002 acquisition; severance-related portion of an approximately $36 million restructuring charge recorded in purchase price allocation, which also included $30 million of asset write-downs and lease cancellation costs. Costs expected within the first year following the acquisition; no affected-employee headcount disclosed. This is a FY2002 filing predating mandatory CEO pay ratio and human capital disclosures, so related fields are legitimately absent.
2002-05-31acquisition_additioncompleted2002-05-132002-05-13United StatesRentals and Other Servicesbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cintas acquired 100% of Omni Services for approximately $656 million cash; Omni had revenue of about $300 million for the twelve months ended January 31, 2002. Headcount added not disclosed; certain Omni locations and all corporate functions to be integrated into existing Cintas operations.
2002-05-31restructuringin_progress2002-05-13United StatesCorporate and field operationsUSD 36 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Restructuring charge included in Omni purchase price allocation: about $6 million severance for corporate and field employees plus about $30 million of asset write-downs and lease cancellation costs; costs expected to be incurred within the first year of acquisition. Employee count affected not disclosed.
2002-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited States and CanadaRentals and Other Servicesbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		In addition to Omni, Cintas completed 33 other businesses accounted for as purchases during fiscal 2002, with total cash paid of $83,997 thousand; headcount added not disclosed.
2002-05-31acquisition_additioncompleted2002-05-13United StatesRentals and Other ServicesUSD 656,000 (thousands)Note 8. Acquisitions
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Acquisition of Omni Services, Inc. for $656 million. Headcount not explicitly disclosed in note, but included in total employee count.
2002-05-31restructuringcompleted2002-05-13United StatesCorporate and Field OperationsUSD 36,000 (thousands)Note 8. Acquisitions
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Included in Omni acquisition purchase price allocation: $6 million in severance-related costs and $30 million in asset write-downs and lease cancellation costs. Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
2002-05-31restructuringcompleted2002-05-132003-05-31United StatesCorporate and FieldUSD 36 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Omni acquisition integration plan includes $36 million restructuring charge ($6 million severance for corporate and field employees, $30 million asset write-downs and lease cancellations). Expected to be incurred within first year.
2002-02-28acquisition_additionannounced2002-03-18United Statessubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to acquire Omni Services, Inc. from Filuxel SA; Omni revenues approx. $320 million annually. Closing subject to customary conditions including regulatory approvals. No headcount disclosed.
2002-02-28acquisition_additionannounced2002-03-04United StatesOther Services (image apparel, non-health care)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced negotiations with Angelica Corporation to acquire assets of its non-health care image apparel operations. Asset deal, not yet executed; no headcount disclosed.
2002-02-28acquisition_additionannounced2002-03-18subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Agreement to acquire Omni Services, Inc. announced; headcount not disclosed.
2002-02-28acquisition_additionannounced2002-03-04non-health care image apparelsubsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Negotiations to acquire assets from Angelica Corporation announced; headcount not disclosed.
2001-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited States and Canadabusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Company completed several acquisitions during fiscal 2001 (total cash paid for acquisitions $29,907 thousand); no headcount added disclosed
2001-05-31restructuringcompleted1999-10-012000-05-31United StatesRentals and Other ServicesUSD 6,048 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Plan to integrate Unitog and close duplicate facilities was completed in fiscal 2000. Fiscal 2000 activity included $6,048 thousand in severance costs. Employee count not explicitly disclosed for this period.
2001-05-31restructuringcompleted1999-10-012000-05-31United StatesCorporate and OperationsUSD 15,820 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Plan to integrate Unitog and close duplicate facilities. Completed in fiscal 2000. Severance accrual of $15,820k was fully utilized in FY2000. No specific employee count disclosed for FY2001 activity as plan was completed prior.
2000-05-31restructuringcompleted19992000-05-31Unitog integration — exit of duplicate rental and manufacturing facilities; closure/sale of Unitog corporate headquarters (Kansas City, MO); corporate function consolidationUSD 6,048 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Integration plan for March 1999 Unitog acquisition was developed in Q4 FY1999 and completed in FY2000. Full program charge of $28,429 thousand ($15,820 severance plus $12,609 asset write-downs) was recognized in FY1999; fiscal 2000 activity was limited to payment of the remaining $6,048 thousand severance accrual (accrual roll-forward ends at zero, no FY2000 charges). Employees affected were not disclosed. Note 11 separately discloses $5,100 thousand of cash-settled stock options for terminated employees recorded in Q4 FY1999; Unitog HQ building sold December 1999.
2000-05-31acquisition_additioncompleted1999-01-091999-03-24United StatesRentals and Other ServicesUSD 11 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Poolings of interests merger; 7,608,186 Cintas shares exchanged. Acquisition-related expenses approximated $11 million ($7 million after tax) for transaction fees and retention. Headcount added not disclosed.
2000-05-31acquisition_additioncompleted1998-01-121998-04-08United StatesOther ServicesUSD 16 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Prior fiscal year (FY1998) transaction; acquisition-related expenses of $16 million ($11 million after tax), primarily a pre-established compensation program for UTY executives. Included here for context; headcount added not disclosed.
2000-05-31restructuringcompleted1999-05-312000-05-31United StatesRentals and Other Services — duplicate rental and manufacturing facilities; Unitog corporate officeUSD 28 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Special charge of $28.4 million ($17.6 million after tax, $0.11 per share) recognized in fiscal 1999 for severance ($15.8 million) and asset write-downs ($12.6 million); plan completed during fiscal 2000. Severance accrual of $6.0 million at May 31, 1999 fully utilized during fiscal 2000. Employees affected not disclosed.
2000-05-31plant_closurecompleted1999-05-311999-12-31Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesCorporate — Unitog headquartersrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Unitog corporate office building sold in December 1999; asset write-downs to fair value and employee termination costs included within the $28.4 million special charge. Employees affected not disclosed.
2000-05-31restructuringcompleted1999-10-012000-05-31United StatesRentals and Other ServicesUSD 28,429 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Plan to integrate Unitog into the Company and close duplicate facilities. Completed in fiscal 2000. Charge of $28,429,000 recognized in fiscal 1999 included severance and asset write-downs.
2000-05-31restructuringcompleted1999-12-312000-05-31United StatesCorporate and OperationsUSD 16 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Integration of Unitog acquisition; exiting duplicate facilities and selling Unitog headquarters. Severance accrual of $15.8M recorded in FY1999, fully utilized in FY2000. Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
2000-02-29restructuringin_progressUnited StatesUnitog integration (Rentals)USD 1 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q3 activity against the fiscal 1999 Unitog integration accrual, mainly severance cash payments; remaining severance accrual was $0.6 million at quarter end. No employee count disclosed.
2000-02-29restructuringin_progressUnitog integrationUSD 1 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Activity related to Special Charge accrual for Unitog integration; primarily cash payments for severance. Remaining accrual is $0.6 million.
1999-11-30restructuringin_progressUnited StatesUnitog integration (Rentals)USD 3 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Special Charge accrual established in fiscal 1999 for the Unitog integration; Q2 fiscal 2000 activity was primarily severance payments, leaving a $2.0 million balance at quarter end. No employee count disclosed. Unitog was acquired March 1999 via pooling of interests.
1999-11-30divestiture_reductionin_progress1999-11-30United StatesRentals — linen operationsMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Disposition of linen volume occurred from September 1998 through November 1999; cash flow statement shows $8.8 million proceeds from divestiture of certain facilities in the six months ended November 30, 1999. No headcount impact disclosed.
1999-11-30restructuringin_progressUnitog integrationUSD 3 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Activity related to Special Charge accrual for Unitog integration, primarily severance payments. Remaining balance $2.0 million.
1999-08-31restructuringin_progress1999-03United StatesUnitog integration (Rentals)USD 1 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q1 FY2000 activity on the fiscal 1999 Special Charge accrual was $1.2 million, primarily severance payments; remaining accrual balance $4.9 million at quarter end. Number of employees affected not disclosed.
1999-08-31restructuringin_progressUSD 1 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Activity related to Special Charge accrual for Unitog integration, primarily severance payments. Remaining balance $4.9 million.
1999-05-31restructuringin_progress1999-05-282000-05-31Not specified (Unitog integration; Unitog headquarters located in Kansas City, Missouri)Redundant rental and manufacturing facilities (Rentals) and Unitog corporate headquarters functionsUSD 28,429 (thousands)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Plan approved 1999-05-28 to integrate Unitog, exit duplicate rental/manufacturing facilities, and sell the Unitog headquarters. Charge comprises severance of $15,820 thousand (includes cash settlement of stock options for terminated employees) and asset write-downs of $12,609 thousand; $17,626 thousand after tax. $9,772 thousand of severance paid, with $6,048 thousand accrued at 1999-05-31. Position eliminations expected substantially complete by end of fiscal 2000 (2000-05-31); headquarters sale expected by 2003-05-31. Number of affected employees not disclosed.
1999-05-31acquisition_additioncompleted1999-0320 U.S. states and Ontario, CanadaUniform rental and direct salebusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Cintas acquired Unitog Company in March 1999, exchanging 5,072,124 common shares for all outstanding Unitog stock (pooling of interests). Unitog had annual revenues of $280 million for its fiscal year ended 1999-01-31. Headcount added through the acquisition was not disclosed.
1999-05-31acquisition_additioncompleted1999-01-091999-03-24United States, Canada (Ontario)Rentals and Other ServicesUSD 11 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Unitog acquired March 1999 via exchange of 5,072,124 shares; Unitog had annual revenues of $280 million and operations in 20 states and Ontario. Acquisition-related expenses of approximately $11 million ($7 million after tax) charged to operating income. Headcount added not disclosed.
1999-05-31restructuringin_progress1999-05-282000-05-31United StatesRentals and manufacturing operations; corporate functions (Unitog headquarters, Kansas City, MO)USD 28 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Special charge of $28.4 million ($17.6 million after tax, $0.16 per share) for Unitog integration: severance of $15.8 million and asset write-downs of $12.6 million. Closure of redundant rental and manufacturing facilities expected complete by end of fiscal 2000; sale of Unitog headquarters expected by May 31, 2003. Employees affected count not disclosed.
1999-05-31plant_closurein_progress1999-05-282000-05-31United StatesDuplicate rental and manufacturing facilitiesUSD 13 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Exit of redundant rental and manufacturing facilities identified after Unitog merger; includes asset write-downs of $12.6 million and severance. Number of facilities and employees affected not disclosed.
1999-05-31plant_closurein_progress1999-05-282003-05-31Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesCorporate functions (Unitog headquarters)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of Unitog headquarters building with relocation of functions to Cincinnati, Ohio; part of the $28.4 million special charge. Employees affected count not disclosed.
1999-05-31acquisition_additioncompleted1998-01-121998-04-08United States, CanadaOther Services (direct sale uniforms)USD 16 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		UTY acquired April 1998 via exchange of 3,959,262 shares; acquisition-related expenses of $16 million ($11 million after tax) primarily for pre-established executive compensation program. Headcount added not disclosed. Included for context; transaction completed in fiscal 1998.
1999-05-31restructuringin_progress1999-05-282000-05-31United StatesCorporate and Rental OperationsUSD 28 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-NVFP4-MTP-HTML		Plan to integrate Unitog acquisition, close duplicate facilities, and sell Unitog headquarters. Includes $15.8M severance and $12.6M asset write-downs. Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
1999-05-31restructuringin_progress1999-05-282000-05-31United StatesCorporate and OperationsUSD 16 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Integration of Unitog; exit of duplicate rental/manufacturing facilities and sale of Unitog headquarters. Severance accrual of $15.8 million recorded. Elimination of positions expected substantially completed by end of fiscal 2000.
1999-02-28acquisition_additionannounced1999-01-111999-03-24United States (Kansas City, Missouri)Uniform rentalother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Merger agreement to acquire Unitog Company; to be accounted for as pooling of interests; Unitog annual revenues approx. $270 million in 1998; headcount added not disclosed
1999-02-28acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesOtherother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Six separate acquisitions during the quarter; 56,429 shares of common stock issued to owners of acquired companies; headcount added not disclosed
1999-02-28acquisition_additionannounced1999-01-111999-03-24Kansas City, Missourisubsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Agreement to acquire Unitog Company; transaction to be accounted for as pooling of interests.
1998-11-30acquisition_additioncompletedUnited Statesother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Twelve separate acquisitions during the quarter; 586,594 common shares issued to sellers. No employee headcount added disclosed.
1998-05-31acquisition_additioncompleted1998-04Uniforms To You — direct sale uniform businessUSD 16 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Pooling-of-interests merger completed via 3,959,262 Cintas shares; charge mainly pre-established UTY executive compensation program; employee headcount added not disclosed.
1998-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedUniform rental and ancillary businesses (multiple tuck-in acquisitions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Eleven stock-for-stock transactions (2,493,569 shares issued) plus cash purchases totaling $35.7 million in FY1998; nine significant acquisitions completed; employee headcount added not disclosed.
1998-05-31acquisition_additioncompleted1998-04-011998-04-30United StatesDirect sale uniform provider (Uniforms To You)USD 16 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		UTY acquired April 1998 via pooling of interests; 3,959,262 shares issued; acquisition-related expenses of $16 million ($11 million after tax) primarily UTY senior executive compensation program; headcount added not disclosed
1998-05-31acquisition_additioncompleted1998-05-31United StatesUniform rental operationsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Nine significant acquisitions in FY1998 (eight pooling, one purchase); 2,493,569 shares issued in 11 separate transactions to 21 owners; headcount added not disclosed
1998-02-28acquisition_additionannounced1998-03-051998-04-30United States (Chicago, Illinois)Uniform rentalsubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to acquire privately held Uniforms To You, with roughly $150 million of 1997 annual revenues; to be accounted for as a pooling of interests. No employee count disclosed.
1998-02-28acquisition_additioncompletedUnited Statesother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		During the quarter the registrant issued 445,375 common shares to owners of companies acquired in seven separate transactions; no headcount associated with these acquisitions was disclosed.
1998-02-28acquisition_additionannounced1998-03-051998-04Chicago, Illinoissubsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Agreement to acquire Uniforms To You; transaction expected in April and accounted for as pooling of interests. No headcount disclosed.
1997-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited States and CanadaUniform RentalUSD 10,346 (thousands)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		17 uniform rental businesses acquired for cash during fiscal 1997 (fair value of assets acquired $12,845 thousand; total cash paid $10,346 thousand). Headcount added not disclosed.
1997-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesOtherbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Four businesses acquired in fiscal 1997 in exchange for 879,048 common shares, accounted for as poolings of interest; results not material. Headcount added not disclosed. Item 5 separately notes 121,989 shares issued for a company acquired in the quarter ended May 31, 1997.
1996-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedUniform rental businessesbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / GLM-5.3-flash-HTML		Three acquisitions of uniform rental businesses completed during fiscal 1996 (aggregate cash paid of $2,307 thousand); headcount added through these acquisitions was not disclosed. MD&A notes acquisitions accounted for part of the 19% rental revenue growth.
1996-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited States and CanadaUniform rental operationsUSD 2 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Three uniform rental businesses acquired in fiscal 1996 for total cash of $2.307 million; headcount added not disclosed.
1996-05-31acquisition_additioncompletedUnited StatesUniform RentalUSD 2 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Three uniform rental businesses acquired during fiscal 1996 for total cash of $2,307 thousand; headcount added not disclosed