Cintas (CTAS) risk factors: FY2026 10-K

1. Negative global economic factors may adversely affect our financial performance.
2. Increased competition could adversely affect our consolidated results of operations.
3. An inability to open new, cost-effective operating facilities may adversely affect our expansion efforts.
4. Risks associated with our acquisition practice could adversely affect our consolidated results of operations.
5. We may be unable to complete the proposed acquisition of UniFirst, or, if completed, successfully integrate UniFirst’s business and realize the anticipated benefits of the Transaction, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.new
6. We are subject to business uncertainties and contractual restrictions while the Transaction is pending, which could adversely affect our business and operations.new
7. Risks associated with the suppliers from whom our products are sourced, including greater costs associated with tariffs, could adversely affect our consolidated results of operations.Tariffs
8. We rely extensively on information technology systems, including third-party systems, to process transactions, maintain information and manage our businesses. Disruptions in the availability of any internal or external information technology systems due to implementation of a new system or otherwise, or privacy incidents involving information technology systems, could impact our ability to service our customers and adversely affect our revenue, consolidated results of operations and reputation and expose us to litigation risk.new
9. Our ability to successfully develop, implement and utilize artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and reputation.newAI
10. Failure to achieve and maintain effective internal controls could adversely affect our business and stock price.
11. We may experience difficulties in attracting and retaining competent personnel in key positions. Failure to preserve positive labor relationships with our employee-partners could adversely affect our consolidated results of operations.
12. Unexpected events could negatively impact our business and adversely affect our consolidated results of operations.

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1. Our indebtedness may limit cash flow available to invest in the ongoing needs of our business.
2. Changes in the fuel and energy industry could adversely affect our consolidated financial condition and consolidated results of operations.
3. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange could adversely affect our consolidated financial condition and consolidated results of operations.
4. We may recognize impairment charges, which could adversely affect our consolidated financial condition and consolidated results of operations.
5. The effects of credit market volatility and changes in our credit ratings could adversely affect our liquidity and consolidated results of operations.

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1. Failure to comply with federal and state regulations to which we are subject could result in penalties or costs that could adversely affect our consolidated results of operations.
2. We are subject to legal proceedings that may adversely affect our consolidated financial condition and consolidated results of operations.
3. Compliance with environmental laws and regulations could result in significant costs that adversely affect our consolidated results of operations.
4. Increases in income tax rates, changes in income tax laws or unfavorable resolution of tax matters could adversely impact our consolidated results of operations.

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