UniFirst (UNF) details planned retirement of EVP Operations David DiFillippo

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

UniFirst Corporation disclosed that David DiFillippo plans to retire as Executive Vice President, Operations, effective January 5, 2026. The company explains that, although the specific retirement date was set on December 29, 2025, Mr. DiFillippo and UniFirst have spent the past year transitioning his responsibilities in anticipation of this change. UniFirst publicly thanks him for his many years of service and contributions, indicating this is a planned leadership transition rather than an abrupt departure.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 29, 2025

UNIFIRST CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Massachusetts	001-08504		04-2103460
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)
68 Jonspin Road, Wilmington, Massachusetts		01887
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (978) 658-8888

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.10 par value per share	UNF	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On December 29, 2025, David DiFillippo informed UniFirst Corporation (the “Company”) of his intention to retire as Executive Vice President, Operations of the Company effective January 5, 2026. While the date of Mr. DiFillippo’s retirement was not determined until December 29, 2025, Mr. DiFillippo and the Company have been working over the last year to transition Mr. DiFillippo’s responsibilities in anticipation of his upcoming retirement.

The Company thanks Mr. DiFillippo for his many years of service and contributions to the Company.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number		Description
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

		UNIFIRST CORPORATION
Date: December 29, 2025		By:	/s/ Shane O’Connor
			Shane O’Connor
			Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What leadership change did UniFirst (UNF) report in this 8-K?

UniFirst reported that David DiFillippo will retire as Executive Vice President, Operations, effective January 5, 2026.

When did UniFirst (UNF) and David DiFillippo set his retirement date?

The company states that the specific retirement date was determined on December 29, 2025.

Has UniFirst (UNF) been planning for David DiFillippo’s retirement?

Yes. UniFirst explains that Mr. DiFillippo and the company have been working over the last year to transition his responsibilities in anticipation of his retirement.

What role did David DiFillippo hold at UniFirst (UNF)?

He served as Executive Vice President, Operations of UniFirst Corporation.

Did UniFirst (UNF) mention any issues related to David DiFillippo’s departure?

No. UniFirst thanks Mr. DiFillippo for his many years of service and contributions, characterizing the change as a retirement with a planned transition.

Which officer signed this UniFirst (UNF) 8-K report?

The report was signed by Shane O’Connor, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of UniFirst Corporation.