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CINTAS CORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Oct 12, 2016)

Filed October 12, 2016For Securities:CTAS

Summary

This 8-K filing from Cintas Corporation (CTAS) provides an update on the proposed merger with G&K Services, Inc. The key development is that both Cintas and G&K Services have received supplementary information requests (SIRs) from the Competition Bureau of Canada (CCB). This request is a standard part of the Canadian antitrust review process and has the effect of extending the waiting period for the merger's completion. While the SIR introduces a delay, it does not necessarily indicate an insurmountable obstacle. Cintas and G&K Services are cooperating with the CCB's request, and the parties still expect the merger to be completed by the second quarter of calendar year 2017. Investors should note that this filing also includes cautionary statements regarding forward-looking information and details on where to find additional information related to the merger, including proxy statements and SEC filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1Cintas and G&K Services have received supplementary information requests (SIRs) from the Competition Bureau of Canada (CCB) regarding the proposed merger.
  • 2The SIRs are a standard part of the Canadian antitrust review process.
  • 3The CCB's SIR extends the waiting period for the merger's completion until 30 days after compliance.
  • 4The expected completion timeline for the merger remains the second quarter of calendar year 2017.
  • 5The filing reminds investors that the merger is subject to various conditions, including antitrust approvals.
  • 6Information on where investors can find additional relevant documents, such as proxy statements, is provided.
  • 7The document includes cautionary statements about forward-looking information and potential risks associated with the merger.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main update is that both Cintas and G&K Services have received supplementary information requests (SIRs) from the Competition Bureau of Canada (CCB) as part of their antitrust review of the proposed merger. This has extended the waiting period for the transaction's completion.

The SIR extends the waiting period until 30 days after Cintas and G&K Services comply with the request. While it is a delay, the parties still anticipate completing the merger by the second quarter of calendar year 2017, indicating they believe this is a procedural step rather than a deal-breaker.

Investors can find more information on the SEC's website (www.sec.gov) or by visiting G&K Services' website (www.gkservices.com). Specifically, G&K Services filed a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A on September 29, 2016, which contains important information about the merger.

The filing highlights potential risks including the merger not being completed in a timely manner, any required undertakings to obtain regulatory approvals, disruptions to business relationships due to transaction uncertainty, and challenges in integrating the businesses post-merger.