UniFirst and Cintas File FTC Compliance for $5.5 Billion Merger

Key Facts

1UniFirst and Cintas filed substantial compliance with the FTC's requests on Friday regarding their merger.

UniFirst and Cintas filed substantial compliance with the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) requests last Friday. Seeking Alpha reported that this submission moves the $5.5 billion merger process forward into the formal regulatory review phase.

The filing triggers a 30-day period for the FTC to either challenge the merger or allow it to proceed under US antitrust law. Regarding market performance, UNF closed at $251.72 on October 6, 2026, while CTAS closed at $195.96 on the same date.