8-K
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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 15, 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):

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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 8.01 Other Events

On December 15, 2025, UniFirst Corporation issued a press release concerning its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit

Number

Description

99.1

Press release issued by UniFirst Corporation, dated December 15, 2025

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 15, 2025

By:

/s/ Shane O’Connor

Shane O’Connor

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 


UniFirst Announces Annual Meeting of Shareholders Voting Results for Election of Directors

Steven Sintros and Joseph Nowicki Re-Elected to Company’s Board of Directors

WILMINGTON, MA – December 15, 2025 – UniFirst Corporation (the “Company” or “UniFirst”) (NYSE: UNF), a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services, today announced that the preliminary vote count from the Company’s proxy solicitor indicates that the Company’s nominees, Steven S. Sintros and Joseph M. Nowicki, were re-elected to the UniFirst Board of Directors (the “Board”) at the Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

The Board issued the following statement:

The Board and management team appreciate the active dialogue we have had with our shareholders and look forward to further constructive engagement to advance our common goal of enhancing value. We remain open-minded and will continue to take actions and make decisions that we believe are in the best interest of all UniFirst shareholders.

The results announced today are considered preliminary until final results are tabulated and certified by the independent Inspector of Elections. UniFirst will report final results on a Form 8-K that will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

About UniFirst


Headquartered in Wilmington, Mass., UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) is a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniform and workwear programs, facility service products, as well as first aid and safety supplies and services. Together with its subsidiaries, the company also manages specialized garment programs for the cleanroom and nuclear industries. In addition to partnering with leading brands, UniFirst manufactures its own branded workwear, protective clothing, and floorcare products at its three company-owned manufacturing facilities. With more than 270 service locations, over 300,000 customer locations, and 16,000-plus employee Team Partners, the company outfits more than 2 million workers every day. For additional information, contact UniFirst at 888.296.2740 or visit UniFirst.com. Follow UniFirst on Social Media: LinkedIn, Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram.

Investor Relations Contact:

Shane O'Connor, Executive Vice President & CFO

UniFirst Corporation

978-658-8888

[email protected]

Media Contact:

Matthew Sherman / Joe Sala / Aura Reinhard

Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher

212-355-4449