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UniFirst Corp provides workplace uniforms, protective clothing, and other workplace products and services to businesses in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The U.S. and Canadian Rental and Cleaning segment that accounts for the majority of the company engages in sales rents and sells clothing and non-garment items, and offers a cleaning service that delivers clean uniforms when it picks up dirty or contaminated ones. Manufacturing segment designs and manufactures uniforms and non-garment items. Specialty garments rental and cleaning segment provides specialty garments, non-garments, and cleaning services for nuclear and classroom applications. The First Aid segment provides safety supplies and pill packaging. The Corporate segment consists of various associated costs.

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UBS analyst Joshua Chan maintains UniFirst (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $190 to $235.

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UBS Maintains Neutral on UniFirst, Raises Price Target to $235

UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) shares are trading higher after the company reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/g42871614/unifirst-announces-financial-results-for-the-first-quarter-of-fiscal-2025" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter results</a>.
Quarterly sales of&nbsp;$604.91 million&nbsp;missed the analyst&nbsp;consensus of&nbsp;$606.62 million.
UniFirst registered&nbsp;an operating income of&nbsp;$55.5&nbsp;million,&nbsp;an increase of&nbsp;4.5%&nbsp;year over year.
Adjusted&nbsp;EBITDA increased to&nbsp;$94.0&nbsp;million&nbsp;from&nbsp;$88.7&nbsp;million&nbsp;in the prior year. Adjusted EPS&nbsp;of $2.40&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">beat the consensus of $2.22</a>.
UniFirst reported expenses of approximately $2.5 million in the quarter related to its key initiatives, including customer relationship management and enterprise resource planning projects. These items had a $0.09 effect in the&nbsp;first quarter.
UniFirst said its cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaled&nbsp;$181.0&nbsp;million&nbsp;as of November 30, with no long-term debt outstanding.
Outlook:&nbsp;UniFirst revised its FY25 revenue outlook to $2.425 billion &#8211; $2.440 billion from $2.425 billion &#8211; $2.445 billion, in line with the $2.434 billion estimate.
The company maintained its FY25 EPS guidance of $6.79 &#8211; $7.19, against the consensus of $7.67. This&nbsp;outlook&nbsp;continues to include an estimated&nbsp;$16.0 million&nbsp;of costs directly attributable to key initiatives that it anticipates will be expensed in fiscal 2025.
Yesterday, Cintas Corporation submitted a proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/42849347/unifirst-shares-skyrocket-as-cintas-reveals-275-per-share-acquisition-offer" rel="noreferrer noopener">UniFirst for $275 per share in cash</a>.
This offer, which represents a 46% premium to UniFirst&#8217;s ninety-day average closing price as of January 6, 2025, values UniFirst at approximately $5.3 billion.
Meanwhile, UniFirst&nbsp;rejected the proposal, claiming it was <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42852132" rel="noreferrer noopener">not in the best interests of the company and its shareholders.</a>
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Brandes International ETF Brandes U.S. Small-Mid Cap Value ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSMC#BATS">BSMC</a>).
Price Action: UNF shares are trading higher by 4.09% at $213.07 at the last check Wednesday.
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Cintas-Targeted Uniform Supplier UniFirst Reports Mixed Q1 Results; Adjusts Annual Revenue Outlook

U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones index falling over 150 points on Wednesday.
Shares of AAR Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) rose sharply during Tuesday's session after posted stronger-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/42862022/aar-shares-climb-on-better-than-expected-q2-results-details">second-quarter results.</a>
The company reported quarterly earnings of 90 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 84 cents. Quarterly revenue came in at $686.1 million, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $654.18 million.
AAR shares jumped 9.6% to $67.67 on Wednesday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
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<li>Sana Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SANA#NASDAQ">SANA</a>) shares jumped 249% to $5.77 after the company on Tuesday announced clinical trial results from its type 1 diabetes study of islet cell transplantation without immunosuppression.</li>
<li>Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIR#NASDAQ">VIR</a>) gained 64% to $12.97 after the company announced it&#8217;s presenting initial Phase 1 data from its two dual-masked T-cell engagers (TCEs): VIR-5818 and VIR-5500.</li>
<li>AngioDynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANGO#NASDAQ">ANGO</a>) surged 25% to $11.74 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results and raised its FY25 adjusted EPS guidance.</li>
<li>Absci Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABSI#NASDAQ">ABSI</a>) rose 17% to $3.5900 after the company announced a strategic collaboration with AMD.</li>
<li>eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>) surged 11.5% to $70.44 after Meta announced a test in Germany, France and the US that will allow buyers to browse eBay listings directly on Facebook Marketplace.</li>
<li>Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MATW#NASDAQ">MATW</a>) gained 10.2% to $29.87 as the company agreed to sell SGK Brand Solutions.</li>
<li>Arcadium Lithium plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALTM#NASDAQ">ALTM</a>) rose 8.6% to $5.72 after the company announced it secured CFIUS clearance regarding Rio Tinto&#8217;s proposed acquisition.</li>
<li>Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) gained 7.1% to $111.00 as the company posted better-than-expected results for its second quarter. The company said it set a quarterly record for total dozens sold and specialty dozens sold. It also announced a cash dividend of approximately $1.49 per share.</li>
<li>ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADTN#NASDAQ">ADTN</a>) rose 6.3% to $10.25.</li>
<li>Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSX#NYSE">BSX</a>) gained 4.6% to $96.24 after the company announced it entered into a definitive deal to acquire Bold Medical.</li>
<li>UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) gained 3.7% to $212.25 following upbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
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UniFirst (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.40 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.22 by 8.11 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $604.91 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $606.62 million by 0.28 percent. This is a 1.92 percent increase over sales of $593.52 million the same period last year.

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UniFirst Q1 2025 Adj EPS $2.40 Beats $2.22 Estimate

This outlook continues to include an estimated $16.0 million of costs directly attributable to Key Initiatives that it anticipates will be expensed in fiscal 2025.

UniFirst Continues To Expect FY25 EPS To Be $6.79 - $7.19

UniFirst Revises FY25 Revenue Outlook From $2.425B - $2.445B To $2.425B - $2.440B, Est $2.434B

UniFirst (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) reported quarterly sales of $604.91 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $606.62 million by 0.28 percent. This is a 1.92 percent increase over sales of $593.52 million the same period last year.

UniFirst Q1 Sales $604.91M Miss $606.62M Estimate

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an increase in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Tuesday.
U.S. stocks settled lower on Tuesday, with the S&amp;P 500 falling more than 1% during the session amid a decline in major tech stocks.
NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shares dipped 6.2% on Tuesday after hitting a record high level. Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) shares fell over 4% after BofA Securities downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral, while Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) lost nearly 2% during the session.
On the economic data front, the U.S. trade deficit increased to $78.2 billion in November versus a revised $73.6 billion gap in the previous month and is in line with market estimates. Imports increased 3.4% to $351.6 billion, while exports rose 2.7% to $273.4 billion.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with consumer discretionary, communication services, and information technology stocks recording the biggest losses on Tuesday. However, energy and health care stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones closed lower by around 178 points to 42,528.36 on Tuesday. The S&amp;P 500 fell 1.11% to 5,909.03, while the Nasdaq Composite dipped 1.89% at 19,489.68 during Tuesday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>), Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AYI#NYSE">AYI</a>) and PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>) today.
At a current reading of 35.7, the index remained in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Tuesday, versus a prior reading of 37.8.
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<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• UniFirst (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.21 per share on revenue of $606.60 million. 
• Simply Good Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMPL#NASDAQ">SMPL</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.46 per share on revenue of $347.32 million. 
• Helen Of Troy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.58 per share on revenue of $532.91 million. 
• MSC Industrial Direct Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSM#NYSE">MSM</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.73 per share on revenue of $904.59 million. 
• Albertsons Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACI#NYSE">ACI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.66 per share on revenue of $18.82 billion. 
• Acuity Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AYI#NYSE">AYI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $3.89 per share on revenue of $956.17 million. 
• AngioDynamics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANGO#NASDAQ">ANGO</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.11 per share on revenue of $70.93 million. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Jefferies Financial Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEF#NYSE">JEF</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.04 per share on revenue of $1.83 billion. 
• Penguin Solutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENG#NASDAQ">PENG</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.39 per share on revenue of $319.99 million. 
• Pricesmart (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.29 per share on revenue of $1.24 billion. 
• Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GBX#NYSE">GBX</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.15 per share on revenue of $849.51 million. 
• Franklin Covey (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FC#NYSE">FC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.22 per share on revenue of $70.15 million. 
• Saratoga Investment (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAR#NYSE">SAR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.84 per share on revenue of $34.90 million. 
• Pure Cycle (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCYO#NASDAQ">PCYO</a>) is likely to report earnings for its first quarter. 
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With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Wednesday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects UniFirst Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $2.22 per share on revenue of $606.62 million before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. UniFirst shares gained 2.5% to $209.76 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) posted better-than-expected results for its second quarter. The company said it set a quarterly record for total dozens sold and specialty dozens sold. It also announced a cash dividend of approximately $1.49 per share. Cal-Maine shares climbed 3.8% to $107.60 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AYI#NYSE">AYI</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $3.89 per share on revenue of $956.18 million. The company will release earnings before the markets open. Acuity Brands shares fell 0.3% to $303.00 in after-hours trading.</li>
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<li>AAR Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) posted stronger-than-expected second-quarter results. The company reported quarterly earnings of 90 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 84 cents. Quarterly revenue came in at $686.1 million, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $654.18 million. AAR shares surged 5.8% to $65.35 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $3.68 per share on revenue of $751.49 million after the closing bell. PriceSmart shares gained 0.6% to close at $92.22 on Tuesday.</li>
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UniFirst, Acuity Brands And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Wednesday

<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>UniFirst (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) stock moved upwards by 40.5% to $237.98 during Tuesday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $4.4 billion. </li>
<li>CEA Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEAD#NASDAQ">CEAD</a>) stock moved upwards by 18.81% to $9.22. The company's market cap stands at $7.2 million. </li>
<li>Enovix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENVX#NASDAQ">ENVX</a>) shares moved upwards by 13.72% to $14.17. The company's market cap stands at $2.6 billion. </li>
<li>Bridger Aerospace Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAER#NASDAQ">BAER</a>) stock increased by 11.24% to $2.77. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $150.0 million. </li>
<li>Zeo Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZEO#NASDAQ">ZEO</a>) shares rose 10.03% to $2.85. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $39.5 million. </li>
<li>Staffing 360 Solutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STAF#NASDAQ">STAF</a>) stock increased by 9.42% to $2.67. The company's market cap stands at $4.0 million. </li>
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<li>Guardforce AI Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFAI#NASDAQ">GFAI</a>) stock decreased by 17.7% to $2.46 during Tuesday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $29.1 million. </li>
<li>Samfine Creation Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFHG#NASDAQ">SFHG</a>) stock declined by 16.17% to $1.4. The company's market cap stands at $31.2 million. </li>
<li>Energous (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WATT#NASDAQ">WATT</a>) shares decreased by 13.83% to $1.06. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $10.7 million. </li>
<li>Servotronics (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SVT#AMEX">SVT</a>) shares declined by 13.64% to $9.5. The company's market cap stands at $24.2 million. </li>
<li>GEE Group (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JOB#AMEX">JOB</a>) shares fell 11.74% to $0.25. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $26.9 million. </li>
<li>Ocean Power Techs (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPTT#AMEX">OPTT</a>) stock declined by 11.19% to $1.43. The company's market cap stands at $208.8 million. 
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U.S. stocks turned lower midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite falling around 1.5% on Tuesday.
The Dow traded down 0.11% to 42,658.41 while the NASDAQ dipped 1.51% to 19,565.71. The S&amp;P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.74% to 5,931.02.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Energy shares jumped by 1.3% on Tuesday.
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RPM International Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RPM#NYSE">RPM</a>) reported better-than-expected second-quarter results.
Sales increased 3% year over year to $1.845 billion, beating the consensus of $1.789 billion. Adjusted EPS was $1.39, beating the consensus of $1.34.
For the third quarter, RPM expects consolidated sales to remain flat compared to prior-year records, with CPG sales increasing slightly, PCG sales flat to slightly higher, and SPG and Consumer Group sales declining modestly.
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<li>Getty Images Holdings, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GETY#NYSE">GETY</a>) shares shot up 26% to $3.2250. Getty Images and Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSTK#NYSE">SSTK</a>) entered a deal to create a visual content company in a merger of equals. The combined company will have an enterprise value of approximately $3.7 billion.</li>
<li>Shares of Hoth Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOTH#NASDAQ">HOTH</a>)got a boost, surging 223% to $2.6500 after the company announced safety results from its Phase 2a trial, showing that 100% of patients in Cohort 1 achieved the primary efficacy endpoint.</li>
<li>UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) shares were also up, gaining 28% to $216.09 after Cintas (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTAS#NASDAQ">CTAS</a>) submitted a proposal to acquire the company for $275 per share.</li>
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<li>Acelyrin, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLRN#NASDAQ">SLRN</a>) shares dropped 36% to $2.2400 after the company announced additional Phase 2 data and the Phase 3 program design for lonigutamab in Thyroid Eye Disease. HC Wainwright &amp; Co. cut its price target on the stock from $8 to $6.</li>
<li>Shares of Amesite Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMST#NASDAQ">AMST</a>) were down 31% to $2.7800 after the company announced a $3.6 million public offering of 1.2 million shares.</li>
<li>Lifeward Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LFWD#NASDAQ">LFWD</a>) was down, falling 28% to $2.1840 after the company announced a $5 million registered direct offering.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 0.9% to $74.20 while gold traded up 0.4% at $2,658.20.
Silver traded up 0.2% to $30.630 on Tuesday, while copper rose 0.4% to $4.1800.
Euro zone
European shares were mostly higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 gained 0.41%, Germany's DAX 40 gained 0.57% and France's CAC 40 climbed 0.65%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index rose 0.17%, while London's FTSE 100 slipped 0.09%.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed mostly higher on Tuesday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 1.97%, China's Shanghai Composite Index gaining 0.71%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index declining 1.22% and India's BSE Sensex rising 0.30%.
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UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) ("UniFirst" or the "Company") today confirmed that in November and December 2024, its Board of Directors received and unanimously rejected an unsolicited, non-binding and highly conditional proposal from Cintas Corporation to acquire all outstanding common and Class B shares of UniFirst for $275.00 per share.
Consistent with its fiduciary duties and in consultation with its independent advisors, the Board conducted a careful review of the unsolicited proposal and determined that it is not in the best interests of UniFirst, its shareholders and other stakeholders. In making its determination, the Board considered the offer price, execution and business risks, feedback from some of the Company's largest shareholders by voting power, and the Company's future growth and value creation opportunities.
The UniFirst Board and management team remain confident in the strategy the Company is executing and the opportunities ahead to create significant shareholder value. The Board and management team are committed to creating value for all shareholders and will continue to take actions to achieve that objective.

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UniFirst Confirms Rejection Of Unsolicited, Non-Binding And Highly Conditional Acquisition Proposal From Cintas To Acquire All Outstanding Common And Class B Shares For $275 Per Share

U.S. stocks were lower, with the Nasdaq Composite falling around 150 points on Tuesday.
Shares of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) rose sharply during Tuesday's session after Cintas (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTAS#NASDAQ">CTAS</a>) submitted a proposal to acquire the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UNF">company for $275 per share</a>.
UniFirst shares jumped 31.8% to $223.18 on Tuesday.
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<li>Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GETY#NYSE">GETY</a>) surged 33.7% to $3.44. Getty Images and Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSTK#NYSE">SSTK</a>) entered a deal to create a visual content company in a merger of equals. The combined company will have an enterprise value of approximately $3.7 billion.</li>
<li>Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AUR#NASDAQ">AUR</a>) rose 29.5% to $8.42 after the company announced a partnership with NVIDIA, with NVIDIA&#8217;s DRIVE Thor and DriveOS to be integrated into the Aurora Driver.</li>
<li>Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSTK#NYSE">SSTK</a>) shares gained 22% to $36.69. Getty Images and Shutterstock entered a deal to create a visual content company in a merger of equals.</li>
<li>Inari Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NARI#NASDAQ">NARI</a>) rose 22% to $79.28 after Stryker agreed to acquire the company for $80 per share or equity value of approximately $4.9 billion.</li>
<li>Enovix Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENVX#NASDAQ">ENVX</a>) gained 19.6% to $14.90 after the company secured a major pre-paid order for advanced silicon batteries from leading AI and MR tech company.</li>
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UniFirst, Getty Images, Shutterstock And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Tuesday

Unifirst Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) shares are trading higher on Tuesday. Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTAS#NASDAQ">CTAS</a>) has made a solid move by submitting a proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b42844424/cintas-proposes-to-acquire-unifirst-for-275-00-per-share-in-cash" rel="noreferrer noopener">UniFirst for $275 per share in cash.</a>
This offer, which represents a 46% premium to UniFirst&#8217;s ninety-day average closing price as of January 6, 2025, values UniFirst at approximately $5.3 billion.
The $275 per share offer is also a 54% premium to UniFirst&#8217;s closing price on February 7, 2022, when Cintas initially made a proposal of $255 per share. Cintas&nbsp;noted that UniFirst has repeatedly rejected Cintas&#8217; attempts to engage in discussions.
Per the press release today, Cintas made multiple efforts to initiate collaborative talks, even expressing willingness to increase the offer price and explore alternative forms of consideration for the benefit of UniFirst shareholders. However, UniFirst&#8217;s board has declined to meet and engage with Cintas at every turn.
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Todd Schneider, President and CEO of Cintas, emphasized the strategic fit between the two companies, stating that the acquisition would drive growth through enhanced technology investments, processing capacity, and greater route density.
&#8220;While we would have preferred to have discussions with UniFirst in private, this is the second time in nearly three years that UniFirst has refused our constructive attempts to engage on an extremely compelling offer. Our decision to publicize our Proposal reflects our conviction in the merits of the combination, the value we place on UniFirst and its team and belief that UniFirst shareholders should know the value they stand to realize,&#8221; Schneider said.
Cintas&nbsp;said the proposed merger would also help the two companies tackle increasing competition from larger, better-capitalized firms in the garment and facility solutions sector.
Cintas said it is confident that the acquisition will create significant operational synergies and benefit both companies&#8217; shareholders. It is also committed to a smooth regulatory review process, with no financing contingencies, as the offer will be financed through Cintas&#8217; cash on hand, committed lines of credit, or other available funding sources.
While Cintas has publicly disclosed the details of its proposal, it continues to call on UniFirst&#8217;s board, management, and controlling shareholders to engage in meaningful discussions to reach a mutually acceptable agreement.
While releasing its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42844424" rel="noreferrer noopener">second-quarter results in December 2024</a>, Cintas said its fiscal year 2025 interest net is expected to be approximately $101.0 million compared to $95.0 million in the fiscal year 2024, predominately as a result of higher variable rate debt. This may change as a result of future share buybacks or acquisition activity.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Price Action: UNF shares are trading higher by 31.8% to $223.18 at last check Tuesday, while CTAS shares are trading higher by 3.44% to $191.48.
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UniFirst shares are trading higher after Cintas submitted a proposal to acquire the company for $275 per share.

Proposal represents 46% premium to UniFirst's 90-day average price as of January 6, 2025
Combination would accelerate benefits to customers, employee-partners and shareholders from ongoing technology investments
Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTAS#NASDAQ">CTAS</a>) today announced that it submitted a proposal to the Board of Directors of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) to acquire all outstanding common and class B shares of UniFirst for $275.00 per share (the "Proposal") in cash. The Proposal implies a total value for UniFirst of approximately $5.3 billion and offers UniFirst shareholders a 46% premium to UniFirst's ninety-day average closing price as of January 6, 2025.
The Proposal was initially delivered to the UniFirst Board on November 8, 2024. Despite Cintas' multiple attempts to engage in a collaborative discussion, including a willingness to identify potential sources of additional value that would enable Cintas to increase its offer price and the Company's openness to exploring alternative forms of consideration for the benefit of UniFirst shareholders, UniFirst's Board has refused to meet.

Cintas Proposes To Acquire UniFirst For $275 Per Share In Cash

UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) will release its first-quarter financial results, before the opening bell, on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UNF/earnings">Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.</a>
Analysts expect the Wilmington, Massachusetts-based company to report quarterly earnings at $2.22 per share, down from $2.37 per share in the year-ago period. UniFirst projects quarterly revenue of $606.95 million, compared to $593.52 million a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Oct. 29, Unifirst raised its quarterly cash dividend from 33 cents to 35 cents per share.
With the recent buzz around UniFirst, some investors may be eyeing potential gains from the company's dividends too. As of now, UniFirst offers an annual dividend yield of 0.81%, which is a quarterly dividend amount of 35 cents per share ($1.40 a year).
So, how can investors exploit its dividend yield to pocket a regular $500 monthly?
To earn $500 per month or $6,000 annually from dividends alone, you would need an investment of approximately $740,578 or around 4,286 shares. For a more modest $100 per month or $1,200 per year, you would need $148,081 or around 857 shares.
To calculate: Divide the desired annual income ($6,000 or $1,200) by the dividend ($1.40 in this case). So, $6,000 / $1.40 = 4,286 ($500 per month), and $1,200 / $1.40 = 857 shares ($100 per month).
Note that dividend yield can change on a rolling basis, as the dividend payment and the stock price both fluctuate over time.
How that works: The dividend yield is computed by dividing the annual dividend payment by the stock&#8217;s current price.
For example, if a stock pays an annual dividend of $2 and is currently priced at $50, the dividend yield would be 4% ($2/$50). However, if the stock price increases to $60, the dividend yield drops to 3.33% ($2/$60). Conversely, if the stock price falls to $40, the dividend yield rises to 5% ($2/$40).
Similarly, changes in the dividend payment can impact the yield. If a company increases its dividend, the yield will also increase, provided the stock price stays the same. Conversely, if the dividend payment decreases, so will the yield.
UNF Price Action: Shares of UniFirst fell 2.2% to close at $172.79 on Friday.
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UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) will release its first-quarter financial results, before the opening bell, on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UNF/earnings">Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.</a>
Analysts expect the Wilmington, Massachusetts-based company to report quarterly earnings at $2.22 per share, down from $2.37 per share in the year-ago period. UniFirst projects quarterly revenue of $606.95 million, compared to $593.52 million a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Oct. 29, Unifirst raised its quarterly cash dividend from 33 cents to 35 cents per share.
UniFirst shares fell 0.4% to close at $176.61 on Thursday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie"> Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UNF/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company </a>in the recent period.
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<li>Baird analyst Andrew Wittmann maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $199 to $200 on Oct. 24. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 79%.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Joshua Chan maintained a Neutral rating and increased the price target from $186 to $190 on June 27. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Andrew Steinerman maintained an Underweight rating and increased the price target from $170 to $175 on June 27. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Manav Patnaik maintained an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $160 to $180 on Feb. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.</li>
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