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UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) is a North American supplier and servicer of uniform and workwear programs, facility service products, and first aid and safety supplies and services. Headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, the company operates more than 270 service locations and serves over 300,000 customer locations, outfitting more than 2 million workers each day. Its news flow reflects both its operational footprint and its role in uniform, facility, and safety service markets.
This UniFirst news page aggregates company-specific updates, including earnings announcements, segment performance discussions, and capital allocation decisions such as dividend declarations and share repurchases. Investors and analysts can review quarterly and annual financial results, management commentary on growth and margin trends, and disclosures related to UniFirst’s enterprise resource planning project, which the company describes as a key initiative to enhance growth, scalability, operating efficiency, and profitability.
In addition to financial results, UniFirst’s news coverage includes corporate governance developments, such as outcomes of annual shareholder meetings, board elections, and appointments to leadership roles. Recent communications have also addressed shareholder engagement around governance topics, including the company’s dual-class share structure and perspectives from external investors and proxy advisory firms.
Strategic and transactional updates are another important category of UniFirst news. The company has confirmed receipt of an unsolicited, non-binding acquisition proposal from Cintas Corporation to acquire all outstanding UniFirst common and Class B shares for cash, and has reported that its board is evaluating the proposal with the assistance of independent financial and legal advisors. News items also highlight operational and infrastructure initiatives, such as a multi-site energy modernization program involving LED lighting installations across numerous UniFirst facilities in the United States, which is projected to improve energy efficiency and reduce CO₂ emissions over time.
By following this page, readers can monitor UniFirst’s latest press releases and third-party coverage related to its uniform and workwear programs, facility and safety services, governance developments, capital structure, and strategic evaluations.
UniFirst (NYSE: UNF) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with consolidated revenues increasing 1.9% to $602.2 million. The company saw notable improvements in profitability with operating income rising 11.7% to $31.2 million and net income growing 19.6% to $24.5 million.
Key financial metrics include:
- Diluted EPS increased 20.2% to $1.31
- Adjusted EBITDA rose 6.3% to $68.9 million
- Core Laundry Operations revenue grew 1.5% to $530.4 million
- Cash flow from operations improved 20.2% to $128.3 million
The company maintains a strong balance sheet with $201.0 million in cash and no long-term debt. Management updated fiscal 2025 guidance, projecting revenues between $2.422-2.432 billion and diluted EPS of $7.30-7.70.
Cintas (CTAS) has announced the termination of discussions with UniFirst (UNF) regarding a proposed acquisition. The offer valued UniFirst at $275.00 per share in cash, representing a 46% premium over UniFirst's ninety-day average closing price as of January 6, 2025.
According to CEO Todd Schneider, despite several weeks of engagement with UniFirst and its advisors, the companies were unable to reach an agreement on key transaction terms. Cintas maintains that the proposed deal would have delivered significant value for both customers and shareholders.
Moving forward, Cintas will continue its growth strategy through disciplined M&A activities and investments in technology initiatives to drive innovation and efficiency.
UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) has announced a groundbreaking ceremony for a major expansion of its Owensboro, Kentucky Distribution and Fulfillment Center. The $28 million investment will add 109,000 square feet to the facility, bringing its total size to 469,000 square feet.
The facility, which currently employs over 520 local Team Partners, is North America's largest personalization and emblem manufacturing operation, processing over 20 million garments annually. The expansion will feature advanced robotics, smart conveyors, and a new Warehouse Management System.
Construction will begin in March 2025, with partial occupancy expected by October 2025 and full completion by early 2026. The project includes sustainable features such as high-efficiency HVAC systems and LED lighting. The facility holds both ISO 9001 certification and OSHA's VPP Star certification.
UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) has unveiled its redesigned No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season. The new design will debut at Homestead-Miami Speedway on March 23, 2025, driven by Chase Elliott, the 2020 Cup Series champion.
The car features UniFirst's signature green color scheme with gray tones, racing stripes, and the company's U-Mark symbol. It will appear in five races during the 2025 season:
- March 23 - Homestead-Miami Speedway
- April 6 - Darlington Raceway
- June 8 - Michigan International Speedway
- August 16 - Richmond Raceway
- October 5 - Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL
A special throwback scheme will be featured at Darlington Raceway, combining UniFirst's brand style with NASCAR heritage. This marks the 10th year of UniFirst's partnership with Hendrick Motorsports and sixth year sponsoring Elliott and the No. 9 team.
UniFirst (NYSE: UNF) has scheduled to announce its Fiscal 2025 second quarter financial results on April 2, 2025 before market opening. The company will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss quarterly results, business highlights, and outlook.
The conference call will include discussions about business and financial developments, earnings forecasts, and other company matters, potentially revealing previously undisclosed information. A live webcast and replay will be available at http://investors.unifirst.com.
UniFirst is a North American leader in uniform and workwear programs, facility services, and safety supplies. The company operates 5 ISO-9001-certified manufacturing facilities, serves over 300,000 customer locations through 270 service locations, and employs 16,000-plus Team Partners, outfitting more than 2 million workers daily.
UniFirst (UNF) has announced a $28-million expansion of its Owensboro, Kentucky Distribution and Fulfillment Center. The project includes a 110,000-square-foot addition to the existing 360,000-square-foot facility, implementing advanced robotics technology and a streamlined ordering system.
The facility, which opened in 1998, currently ships over 20 million garments annually and serves businesses across various industries. The expansion aims to optimize operations, enhance order accuracy, and deliver more customized solutions for UniFirst's customer base, which includes over two million workers daily at 300,000+ customer locations through more than 270 service facilities across North America.
UniFirst (NYSE:UNF), a leading North American provider of business uniform programs and facility services, has released its FY 2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. The report outlines the company's ongoing sustainability and responsible business initiatives.
CEO Steven Sintros emphasized that serving people who do hard work remains central to UniFirst's ESG strategy. The report highlights several key areas of progress, including:
- Energy management improvements and efficiency initiatives
- Innovative waste reduction and recycling programs
- Enhanced workplace safety measures
- Efforts to increase management diversity and foster an inclusive workplace culture
The comprehensive report demonstrates UniFirst's commitment to supporting its Team Partners, customers, and communities while building lasting stakeholder value. The full FY 2024 ESG Report is available on the company's website.
UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) has announced its Board of Directors' declaration of regular quarterly cash dividends. Shareholders will receive $0.350 per share on Common Stock and $0.280 per share on Class B Common Stock. Both dividends will be paid on March 28, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 7, 2025.
UniFirst is a North American leader in uniform and workwear programs, facility service products, and first aid and safety supplies. The company operates through 270 service locations, serves over 300,000 customer locations, and employs 16,000-plus Team Partners. UniFirst maintains five ISO-9001-certified manufacturing facilities where it produces branded workwear, protective clothing, and floorcare products, outfitting more than 2 million workers daily.
UniFirst (NYSE: UNF) reported its Q1 2025 financial results with consolidated revenues increasing 1.9% to $604.9 million. Operating income rose 4.5% to $55.5 million, while net income grew 1.8% to $43.1 million. Diluted earnings per share increased 2.2% to $2.31.
The Core Laundry Operations segment saw revenues increase 1.7% to $532.7 million, with an operating margin improvement to 8.1%. Specialty Garments revenue grew 2.9% to $45.9 million. The company maintained a strong financial position with $181.0 million in cash and no long-term debt.
For fiscal 2025, UniFirst projects revenues between $2.425 billion and $2.440 billion, with expected diluted earnings per share between $6.79 and $7.19.
UniFirst (NYSE: UNF) has confirmed its Board of Directors' unanimous rejection of an unsolicited acquisition proposal from Cintas received in November and December 2024. The proposal offered to acquire all outstanding common and Class B shares at $275.00 per share.
After careful review with independent advisors, the Board determined the proposal was not in the best interests of UniFirst, its shareholders, and stakeholders. The decision was based on the offer price, execution and business risks, feedback from major shareholders, and the company's future growth prospects. The Board and management team expressed confidence in their current strategy and commitment to creating shareholder value.
J.P. Morgan Securities and Paul Hastings LLP are serving as financial and legal advisors, respectively.
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