Risk Sleuth
CTAS · 10-K filed 29 Jul 2026 · year to 31 May 2026

Cintas

18 named things its latest annual report says its results depend on, each in the company's own words. 13 of them are also named by other companies we've read.

Partners and platforms

SAP

depends onnamed as a risk
In addition, we rely on software applications, enterprise cloud storage systems and cloud computing services provided by third-party vendors for certain information technology services, including our SAP enterprise system, payroll data, risk management data and lease data.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by DOCU, GXO, IBM, KMB, NOW, PTC, RMNI

Other companies

UniFirst Corporation

approximately $5.5 billionnamed as a risk
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.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Places

United States

concentrated in · over 90% of its consolidated revenue
In addition to Cintas’ U.S. operations, which generated over 90% of its consolidated revenue in all periods presented, Cintas also operates its business through wholly owned subsidiaries in foreign jurisdictions, primarily in Canada.Business (Item 1)

Also named by ABBV, ADP, AJG, AMGN, APA, AXGN, AXP, BALL and 139 more

Middle East

named as a risk
Further, geopolitical tensions, armed conflicts, acts of terrorism, military actions and related sanctions or other governmental responses, including developments in the Middle East and other strategically important regions, may disrupt global trade routes, shipping channels, transportation networks, energy supplies and financial markets.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by BKR, CAG, CINF, CPB, FLS, GAIN, J, JPM and 10 more

Hazards

Environmental remediation sites

named as a risk
We are currently involved in a limited number of remedial investigations and actions at various locations.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by SHW

Commodities and inputs

Canadian dollar

exposed to its price · less than 10% of our consolidated revenuenamed as a risk
In fiscal years 2026, 2025 and 2024, revenue denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar represented less than 10% of our consolidated revenue.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by ABBV, ADBE, AMG, AYI, BBY, BWXT, CBRE, CDRE and 67 more

Fuel and energy

exposed to its pricenamed as a risk
Increases in fuel and energy costs could adversely affect our consolidated financial condition and consolidated results of operations.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Fabrics and textiles

exposed to its pricenamed as a risk
Cintas purchases fabric, used in the manufacturing of its products, from several suppliers.Business (Item 1)

Regulators

U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)

subject tonamed as a risk
In particular, we are subject to the regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as amended (OSHA Act).Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by ACHR, AESI, ALK, BLDR, CHRW, DAL, EXPE, FDX and 19 more

Laws and programs

Clean Water Act

subject to · approximately $30.0 million in fiscal 2026
The primary federal statutes that apply to our activities in the U.S. are the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.Business (Item 1)

Also named by CLH, CNX, DC, ELS, EQT, HL, STLD, WTTR and 2 more

Inflation Reduction Act

subject tonamed as a risk
Changes in tax laws or regulations in the jurisdictions in which we do business, or other tax law implementations or interpretations, including the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which includes a corporate alternative minimum tax on certain large corporations and other non-income tax provisions, including an excise tax on the repurchase of corporate stock could increase our effective tax rate, restrict our ability to repatriate undistributed offshore earnings, or impose new restrictions, costs or prohibitions on our current practices and reduce our net income and adversely affect our cash flows.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by AEE, AMGN, ARWR, BIIB, BKNG, BMY, CAH, CI and 26 more

U.S. tariffs and trade policy

subject tonamed as a risk
In addition, changes in U.S. and foreign trade policies, including the imposition of new tariffs, increases in existing tariffs, retaliatory trade measures, import or export restrictions, economic sanctions, customs regulations and other actions affecting international commerce, could increase the cost of raw materials, finished goods, equipment and other products sourced directly by us or indirectly through our suppliers.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by ADSK, EMR, EXP, FDX, FLR, GWW, HPE, ITW and 8 more

Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act (HSR Act)

subject tonamed as a risk
Completion of the Transaction is subject to a number of conditions, including, among others, the receipt of required regulatory approvals, including the expiration or termination of applicable waiting periods under the HSR Act.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by AWK, BEN, BLK, CPRT, FSK, KVUE, NXST, SWKS and 2 more

Pillar Two global minimum tax

subject tonamed as a risk
In addition, some countries have enacted or have committed to enact Pillar Two global minimum tax, which may increase our tax expense in future years.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by TER, WPC

Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970

subject tonamed as a risk
We have incurred, and will continue to incur, capital and operating expenditures and other costs in the ordinary course of our business in complying with the USDOT regulations, the OSHA Act and other laws and regulations to which we are subject.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

subject to
The primary federal statutes that apply to our activities in the U.S. are the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.Business (Item 1)

Also named by AN, CDE, CLH, ESI, HL, LB, MLM, NUE and 7 more

Clean Air Act

subject to
The primary federal statutes that apply to our activities in the U.S. are the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.Business (Item 1)

Also named by AEE, CWST, EMN, FIX, HESM, KGS, NOC, NRP and 6 more

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986

subject to
We are also subject to the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, which imposes certain reporting requirements as to emissions of hazardous substances into the air, land and water.Business (Item 1)