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UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF), headquartered in Wilmington, Mass., stands as a North American leader in providing managed uniform and workwear programs, along with a wide range of ancillary facility services. The company extends its offerings to first aid and safety products and specializes in workwear programs for the cleanroom and nuclear industries. UniFirst also manufactures its own branded work clothing, protective garments, and floorcare products, operating over 250 locations across North America. Serving more than 300,000 business customers, UniFirst employs 14,000 team members and outfits nearly 2 million workers daily through its managed rental, lease, and purchase programs.
The company's core business is divided into several segments: The U.S. and Canadian Rental and Cleaning segment, which rents and sells uniforms and non-garment items while offering cleaning services; the Manufacturing segment, which designs and produces these items; the Specialty Garments segment, targeting the nuclear and cleanroom sectors; and the First Aid segment, providing safety supplies and pill packaging. Lastly, the Corporate segment integrates various associated costs.
UniFirst's mission is to be the foremost provider of quality uniform products and services. This objective fuels its continuous customer focus, enabling growth, equitable returns on investment, and the creation of development opportunities for its employees.
Recently, UniFirst has expanded its footprint by opening a state-of-the-art, 70,000 square-foot uniform service and processing facility in Taylor, Michigan. This new plant, designed to meet the needs of the rapidly growing customer base in the metro Detroit area, incorporates the latest innovations in textile services technologies and automation. The facility emphasizes energy efficiency and environmental sustainability through advanced machinery and eco-friendly cleaning formulas.
UniFirst's partnership with Hendrick Motorsports highlights its involvement in high-profile ventures. For the 2024 NASCAR season, UniFirst will serve as the primary sponsor for five races, featuring Chase Elliott driving the No. 9 UniFirst Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. This partnership signifies UniFirst's commitment to broadening its brand visibility and strengthening relationships within the sports and automotive industries.
For more information on UniFirst’s extensive range of products and services, visit UniFirst.com or contact them at 888.296.2740.
UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) has partnered with the Detroit Lions as their Official Uniform Supplier, enhancing brand visibility through in-stadium signage, website promotions, and radio spots. The agreement aims to solidify UniFirst’s presence in the Greater Detroit area, where it services over 5,000 customers and outfits over 2 million workers daily. As part of its brand evolution, redesigned delivery trucks will showcase this partnership. UniFirst emphasizes its commitment to the community and aims to leverage this collaboration for further growth.
UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) announces the final appearance of the No. 9 UniFirst Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 at the FireKeepers Casino 400 on August 7, 2022, driven by NASCAR champion Chase Elliott. This race marks the culmination of UniFirst's sponsorship for the 2022 season, highlighting their partnership with Hendrick Motorsports. Elliott currently leads the NASCAR standings with four wins this season and aims for a strong performance in Michigan. UniFirst continues to serve as the Official Workwear Provider for Hendrick Motorsports and has introduced a new car design for this campaign.
The Board of Directors of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) has declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.30 per share on Common Stock and $0.24 per share on Class B Common Stock. These dividends are set to be paid on September 28, 2022, to shareholders of record on September 7, 2022. UniFirst, headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, specializes in uniform and workwear programs, servicing over 2 million workers daily across 260 service locations and 300,000 customer locations.
UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) reported a 10.2% increase in consolidated revenues for Q3 2022, reaching $511.5 million. However, operating income fell 37.8% to $33.7 million, with net income decreasing by 40.3% to $25.1 million. The diluted EPS dropped from $2.21 to $1.33, a decline of 39.8%. The company incurred $11.4 million in costs related to CRM, ERP, and branding initiatives. Adjusted diluted EPS stood at $1.77. The financial outlook projects revenues between $1.993 billion and $2.0 billion, with diluted EPS guidance of $5.40 to $5.60.
UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) is set to announce its Fiscal 2022 third quarter results on June 29, 2022, before the market opens. A conference call will follow at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results, business highlights, and forecasts. The company, headquartered in Wilmington, Mass., is a leader in uniform and workwear services, operating over 260 service locations and servicing over 2 million workers daily. Investors can access a live webcast of the call at investors.unifirst.com.
UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) will have its President and CEO, Steven S. Sintros, and CFO, Shane F. O’Connor, speak at Baird’s 2022 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference on June 8, 2022, at 2:00 PM ET. The event will take place at the InterContinental New York Barclay. They will cover the company’s business highlights and recent trends.
The presentation will be available for live streaming here.
The No. 9 UniFirst Chevrolet Camaro, driven by Chase Elliott, returns for its second race of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series at the AdventHealth 400 on May 15 at Kansas Speedway. This marks the sixth year of UniFirst's partnership with Hendrick Motorsports and its third year sponsoring Elliott. The newly designed car debuted on March 14, showcasing an updated design and performance features. Elliott, the current points leader, aims for a strong finish at Kansas, having previously won at the track in 2018.
The Board of Directors of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) has declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.30 per share on Common Stock and $0.24 per share on Class B Common Stock. These dividends will be payable on June 29, 2022, to shareholders of record on June 8, 2022. UniFirst, based in Wilmington, MA, is a North American leader in uniform and workwear supply and servicing, operating over 260 service locations and servicing over 300,000 customer locations daily.
UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) reported an 8.2% increase in revenues for Q2 2022, totaling $486.7 million. However, operating income fell 44.4% to $22.6 million, and net income dropped 43.4% to $18.5 million. Diluted earnings per share decreased to $0.97 from $1.71. Adjusted metrics, excluding costs related to Key Initiatives, showed adjusted operating income of $29.4 million and adjusted EPS of $1.24. The company anticipates FY 2022 revenues between $1.967 billion and $1.980 billion.
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