Uniform Makers UniFirst, Cintas Said to Renew Takeover Talks (1)

UniFirst Corp.is now in active discussions to be acquired by Cintas Corp., people familiar with the matter said, after years of on and off attempts at a potential deal.

The uniform-maker is engaging with Cintas after its larger rival resubmitted a $275-a-share takeover offer in December, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing confidential information.

UniFirst shares rose as much as 18% in premarket trading in New York on Tuesday.

Cintas, which also makes uniforms and workplace products, had initially tabled the bid in January 2025 but soon walked having been unable to engage UniFirst ...