Add-on Acquisition • Apparel/Textiles

Cintas Acquires Unitog Co.

On March 24, 1999, Cintas acquired apparel/textiles company Unitog Co. for 460M USD

Acquisition Context
  • This is Cintas’ 1st transaction in the Apparel/Textiles sector.
  • This is Cintas’ 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Cintas’ 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Cintas’ 1st transaction in Missouri.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date March 24, 1999
Target Unitog Co.
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Buyer(s) Cintas
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 460M USD

Target Company

Unitog Co.

Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Unitog Co. is a uniform rental and laundering market, and a large manufacturer of uniforms, garments, and embroidered items.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Cintas

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Category Company
Founded 1968
Sector Business Services
Employees46,500
Revenue 9.6B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Cintas is a provider of uniform and safety products to customers throughout North and South America and Europe. Cintas rents, sells, and services uniforms and other garments including flame-resistant clothing, mats, mops and shop towels, and other ancillary items. Cintas also offers restroom cleaning services and supplies as well as carpet and tile cleaning services. Cintas was founded in 1968 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 4 of 15
Sector: Apparel/Textiles 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition 2 of 11
State: Missouri 1 of 1
Country: United States 2 of 12
Year: 1999 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1998-03-06 Uniforms to You

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Uniforms to You is a supplier of rental uniforms.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-01-01 Beacon Fire & Safety

San Jose, California, United States

Beacon Fire & Safety distributes fire and life safety equipment in California. it offers fire alarm services, including emergency services, central station monitoring services, inspection and testing services, third party inspections for new system installations, system training for facility staff, and pre-acquisition building surveys, as well as project design, engineering, and installation services.

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