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Exhibit 99

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 15, 2021

Cintas Corporation Announces
Fiscal 2021 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results


CINCINNATI, July 15, 2021 -- Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) today reported results for its fiscal 2021 fourth quarter ended May 31, 2021. Revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 was $1.84 billion compared to $1.62 billion in last year’s fourth quarter. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $2.47 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, an increase of 83.0% from last year's fourth quarter diluted EPS of $1.35.

The organic revenue growth rate for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, which is adjusted for the impacts of acquisitions, divestitures, foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations and differences in the number of workdays, was 11.5%. The organic revenue growth rate for the Uniform Rental and Facility Services reportable operating segment was 13.7%. Organic revenue for the First Aid and Safety Services reportable operating segment declined 6.8%.

Gross margin for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 was $859.1 million compared to $707.8 million in last year’s fourth quarter. Gross margin as a percentage of revenue increased 310 basis points to 46.8% for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 compared to 43.7% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020.

Operating income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 of $356.4 million increased 71.8% from last year’s fourth quarter operating income of $207.4 million. Operating income as a percentage of revenue increased 660 basis points to 19.4% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 compared to 12.8% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020. Fiscal 2020 fourth quarter operating income was affected by many items caused by the COVID-19 pandemic including incremental allowances for doubtful accounts, inventory reserves, employee-partner termination costs, asset impairment charges, and lower incentive compensation expense.

Net income from continuing operations was $267.7 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, an increase of 85.2% from last year's fourth quarter net income from continuing operations of $144.6 million. Fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 diluted EPS was $2.47, an increase of 83.0% from last year's fourth quarter diluted EPS of $1.35.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 and our first quarter of fiscal 2022 to date, Cintas purchased $979.0 million of Cintas common stock under its buyback program. On June 15, 2021, Cintas paid shareholders $79.2 million in quarterly dividends in the aggregate.

For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2021, revenue was $7.12 billion compared to $7.09 billion for fiscal 2020. Diluted EPS for fiscal 2021 was $10.24 compared to $8.11 in fiscal 2020. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2021, free cash flow, which is defined as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures, was $1.22 billion, an increase of 14.7% compared to the fiscal year ended May 31, 2020.

Todd M. Schneider, Cintas' President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We are pleased with our fourth quarter financial results. They conclude a fiscal year of significant accomplishments. These include procuring hard-to-find and potentially lifesaving items such as facemasks and gloves, providing hygienically-cleaned healthcare scrubs and isolation gowns, and developing services including hand sanitizer dispensing and sanitizing spray services. Additionally, we improved shareholder returns by increasing the dollar amount of dividends paid and completing share repurchases. Finally, we issued our inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance, or ESG, report."

Mr. Schneider continued, “Our prospects for continued growth are great. Our value proposition is strong, and we have a vast total addressable market. Also, our continued investment in technology is a competitive advantage."



Mr. Schneider concluded, "For our fiscal 2022, we expect revenue to be in the range of $7.53 billion to $7.63 billion and diluted EPS to be in the range of $10.35 to $10.75. Please note the following regarding guidance:
Our fiscal 2022 effective tax rate is expected to be in the range of 19.5% to 20.5% compared to a rate of 13.7% for fiscal 2021. The higher effective tax rate negatively impacts fiscal 2022 EPS guidance by about $0.85 and diluted EPS growth by about 800 basis points;
Guidance does not include any future share buybacks or potential tax reform; and
We remain in a dynamic environment that can continue to change. Our guidance contemplates a steadily improving economy absent any economic or pandemic-related setbacks."

Cintas
Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, restroom supplies, first aid and safety products, fire extinguishers and testing, and safety training, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. The Company is also the creator of the Total Clean Program — a first-of-its-kind service that includes scheduled delivery of essential cleaning supplies, hygienically clean laundering, and sanitizing and disinfecting products and services. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.  

Cintas will host a live webcast to review the fiscal 2021 fourth quarter results today at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time. The webcast will be available to the public on Cintas' website at www.Cintas.com. A replay of the webcast will be available approximately two hours after the completion of the live call and will remain available for two weeks.


CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor from civil litigation for forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “estimates,” “anticipates,” “predicts,” “projects,” “plans,” “expects,” “intends,” “target,” “forecast,” “believes,” “seeks,” “could,” “should,” “may” and “will” or the negative versions thereof and similar words, terms and expressions and by the context in which they are used. Such statements are based upon current expectations of Cintas and speak only as of the date made. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement. We cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statement will be realized. These statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties, potentially inaccurate assumptions and other factors that could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in or implied by this Press Release. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, the possibility of greater than anticipated operating costs including energy and fuel costs; lower sales volumes; loss of customers due to outsourcing trends; the performance and costs of integration of acquisitions; fluctuations in costs of materials and labor including increased medical costs; costs and possible effects of union organizing activities; failure to comply with government regulations concerning employment discrimination, employee pay and benefits and employee health and safety; the effect on operations of exchange rate fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; uncertainties regarding any existing or newly-discovered expenses and liabilities related to environmental compliance and remediation; the cost, results and ongoing assessment of internal controls for financial reporting; the effect of new accounting pronouncements; disruptions caused by the inaccessibility of computer systems data, including cybersecurity risks; the initiation or outcome of litigation, investigations or other proceedings; higher assumed sourcing or distribution costs of products; the disruption of operations from catastrophic or extraordinary events including viral pandemics such as the COVID-19 coronavirus; the amount and timing of repurchases of our common stock, if any; changes in federal and state tax and labor laws; and the reactions of competitors in terms of price and service. Cintas undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to any forward-looking statements or to otherwise update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information or to reflect events, circumstances or any other unanticipated developments arising after the date on which such statements are made. A further list and description of risks, uncertainties and other matters can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2020 and in our reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K. The risks and uncertainties described herein are not the only ones we may face. Additional risks and uncertainties presently not known to us, or that we currently believe to be immaterial, may also harm our business.

For additional information, contact:
J. Michael Hansen, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer - 513-972-2079
Paul F. Adler, Vice President - Treasurer & Investor Relations - 513-972-4195



Cintas Corporation
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
(In thousands except per share data)

Three Months Ended
 May 31,
2021
May 31,
2020

Change
Revenue:   
Uniform rental and facility services$1,466,868 $1,270,970 15.4%
Other368,793 348,614 5.8%
Total revenue1,835,661 1,619,584 13.3%
Costs and expenses:  
Cost of uniform rental and facility services766,441 716,602 7.0%
Cost of other210,170 195,162 7.7%
Selling and administrative expenses502,604 500,386 0.4%
Operating income356,446 207,434 71.8%
Interest income(98)(196)(50.0)%
Interest expense24,551 25,952 (5.4)%
Income before income taxes331,993 181,678 82.7%
Income taxes64,271 37,093 73.3%
Net income$267,722 $144,585 85.2%
Basic earnings per share$2.53 $1.38 83.3%
Diluted earnings per share$2.47 $1.35 83.0%
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding105,143 103,758 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding107,726 106,231  






Cintas Corporation
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income
(In thousands except per share data)

Twelve Months Ended
 May 31,
2021
May 31,
2020

Change
Revenue:   
Uniform rental and facility services$5,689,632 $5,643,494 0.8%
Other1,426,708 1,441,626 (1.0)%
Total revenue7,116,340 7,085,120 0.4%
Costs and expenses:  
Cost of uniform rental and facility services2,983,514 3,055,145 (2.3)%
Cost of other818,175 796,227 2.8%
Selling and administrative expenses1,929,159 2,071,052 (6.9)%
Operating income1,385,492 1,162,696 19.2%
Interest income(467)(988)(52.7)%
Interest expense98,210 105,393 (6.8)%
Income before income taxes1,287,749 1,058,291 21.7%
Income taxes176,781 181,931 (2.8)%
Income from continuing operations1,110,968 876,360 26.8%
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax— (323)(100.0)%
Net income$1,110,968 $876,037 26.8%
Basic earnings per share:
Continuing operations$10.52 $8.36 25.8%
Discontinued operations0.00 0.00 —%
Basic earnings per share$10.52 $8.36 25.8%
Diluted earnings per share:
Continuing operations$10.24 $8.11 26.3%
Discontinued operations0.00 0.00 —%
Diluted earnings per share$10.24 $8.11 26.3%
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding104,874 103,816 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding107,707 107,012  




CINTAS CORPORATION SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

Gross Margin and Net Income Margin Results

 Three Months Ended
 May 31,
2021
May 31,
2020
Uniform rental and facility services gross margin47.7%43.6%
Other gross margin43.0%44.0%
Total gross margin46.8%43.7%
Net income margin14.6%8.9%
Twelve Months Ended
May 31,
2021
May 31,
2020
Uniform rental and facility services gross margin47.6%45.9%
Other gross margin42.7%44.8%
Total gross margin46.6%45.6%
Net income margin, continuing operations15.6%12.4%


Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Regulation G Disclosure

The press release contains non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of Regulation G promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. To supplement its consolidated condensed financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the Company provides the additional non-GAAP financial measures of cash flow and workday adjusted revenue growth. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are appropriate to enhance understanding of its past performance as well as prospects for future performance. A reconciliation of the differences between these non-GAAP financial measures with the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP are shown in the tables within the narrative of the press release or below.

Computation of Free Cash Flow

 Twelve Months Ended
 May 31,
2021
May 31,
2020
Net cash provided by operations$1,360,740 $1,291,483 
Capital expenditures(143,470)(230,289)
Free cash flow$1,217,270 $1,061,194 

Management uses free cash flow to assess the financial performance of the Company. Management believes that free cash flow is useful to investors because it relates the operating cash flow of the Company to the capital that is spent to continue, improve and grow business operations.



Computation of Growth on a Constant Workday Basis

 Three Months EndedTwelve Months Ended
 May 31,
2021
May 31,
2020
Growth
%
May 31,
2021
May 31,
2020
Growth
%
ABGIJO
Revenue$1,835,661 $1,619,584 13.3%$7,116,340 $7,085,120 0.4%
G=(A-B)/BO=(I-J)/J
CDKL
Workdays in the period6665261260
EFHMNP
Workday adjusted
   revenue growth
$1,807,848 $1,619,584 11.6%$7,089,074 $7,085,120 0.1%
E=(A/C)*DF=(B/D)*DH=(E-F)/FM=(I/K)*LN=(J/L)*LP=(M-N)/N
Acquisition, divestitures
  and foreign currency
  exchange impact, net
(0.1)%0.1%
Organic growth11.5%0.2%

Management believes that organic revenue growth is valuable to investors because it reflects the revenue performance compared to a prior period with the same number of revenue generating days and excludes the impact from acquisitions, divestitures and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.






SUPPLEMENTAL SEGMENT DATA

Uniform Rental
and Facility Services
First Aid
 and Safety Services
All
Other
CorporateTotal
For the three months ended May 31, 2021
Revenue$1,466,868 $186,917 $181,876 $— $1,835,661 
Gross margin$700,427 $80,294 $78,329 $— $859,050 
Selling and administrative expenses$388,627 $64,964 $49,013 $— $502,604 
Interest income$— $— $— $(98)$(98)
Interest expense$— $— $— $24,551 $24,551 
Income (loss) before income taxes$311,800 $15,330 $29,316 $(24,453)$331,993 
For the three months ended May 31,2020
Revenue$1,270,970 $196,270 $152,344 $— $1,619,584 
Gross margin$554,368 $90,389 $63,063 $— $707,820 
Selling and administrative expenses$376,809 $57,599 $65,978 $— $500,386 
Interest income$— $— $— $(196)$(196)
Interest expense$— $— $— $25,952 $25,952 
Income (loss) before income taxes$177,559 $32,790 $(2,915)$(25,756)$181,678 
For the twelve months ended May 31, 2021
Revenue$5,689,632 $784,291 $642,417 $— $7,116,340 
Gross margin$2,706,118 $332,336 $276,197 $— $3,314,651 
Selling and administrative expenses$1,480,278 $251,153 $197,728 $— $1,929,159 
Interest income$— $— $— $(467)$(467)
Interest expense$— $— $— $98,210 $98,210 
Income (loss) before income taxes$1,225,840 $81,183 $78,469 $(97,743)$1,287,749 
For the twelve months ended May 31, 2020
Revenue$5,643,494 $708,569 $733,057 $— $7,085,120 
Gross margin$2,588,349 $338,661 $306,738 $— $3,233,748 
Selling and administrative expenses$1,583,791 $231,769 $255,492 $— $2,071,052 
Interest income$— $— $— $(988)$(988)
Interest expense$— $— $— $105,393 $105,393 
Income (loss) before income taxes$1,004,558 $106,892 $51,246 $(104,405)$1,058,291 




Cintas Corporation
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
(In thousands except per share data)

 May 31,
2021
May 31,
2020
ASSETS 
Current assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents$493,640 $145,402 
Accounts receivable, net901,710 870,369 
Inventories, net481,797 408,898 
Uniforms and other rental items in service810,104 770,411 
Income taxes, current22,282 — 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets133,776 114,619 
Total current assets2,843,309 2,309,699 
Property and equipment, net1,318,438 1,403,065 
Investments274,616 214,847 
Goodwill2,913,069 2,870,020 
Service contracts, net408,445 451,529 
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net168,532 159,967 
Other assets, net310,414 260,758 
 $8,236,823 $7,669,885 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
Current liabilities:  
Accounts payable$230,786 $230,995 
Accrued compensation and related liabilities241,469 127,417 
Accrued liabilities518,910 456,653 
Income taxes, current— 27,099 
Operating lease liabilities, current43,850 43,031 
Debt due within one year899,070 — 
Total current liabilities1,934,085 885,195 
Long-term liabilities:  
Debt due after one year1,642,833 2,539,705 
Deferred income taxes386,647 388,579 
Operating lease liabilities130,774 122,695 
Accrued liabilities454,637 498,509 
Total long-term liabilities2,614,891 3,549,488 
Shareholders’ equity:  
Preferred stock, no par value:
        100,000 shares authorized, none outstanding
— — 
Common stock, no par value:
        425,000,000 shares authorized
        FY 2021: 189,071,185 issued and 104,061,391 outstanding
        FY 2020: 186,793,207 issued and 103,415,368 outstanding
1,417,343 1,102,689 
Paid-in capital98,859 171,521 
Retained earnings7,877,015 7,296,509 
Treasury stock:
FY 2021: 85,009,794 shares
FY 2020: 83,377,839 shares
(5,736,258)(5,182,137)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)30,888 (153,380)
Total shareholders’ equity3,687,847 3,235,202 
 $8,236,823 $7,669,885 




Cintas Corporation
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
 Twelve Months Ended
 May 31,
2021
May 31,
2020
Cash flows from operating activities:  
Net income$1,110,968 $876,037 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation243,836 235,905 
Amortization of intangible assets and capitalized contract costs144,115 143,148 
Stock-based compensation112,035 115,435 
Net gain on sale of operating assets(22,030)— 
Long-lived asset impairment5,114 9,220 
Deferred income taxes(42,242)(16,252)
Change in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:
Accounts receivable, net(32,576)39,681 
Inventories, net(75,501)(74,773)
Uniforms and other rental items in service(35,659)12,773 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets and capitalized contract costs(102,600)(110,248)
Accounts payable(2,604)2,629 
Accrued compensation and related liabilities113,769 (26,476)
Accrued liabilities and other(6,735)49,906 
Income taxes, current(49,150)34,498 
Net cash provided by operating activities1,360,740 1,291,483 
Cash flows from investing activities:  
Capital expenditures(143,470)(230,289)
Purchases of investments(4,299)(10,031)
Proceeds from sale of operating assets, net of cash disposed31,705 13,300 
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired(10,038)(53,720)
Other, net(11,113)(4,658)
Net cash used in investing activities(137,215)(285,398)
Cash flows from financing activities: 
Payments of commercial paper, net— (112,500)
Repayment of debt— (200,000)
Proceeds from exercise of stock-based compensation awards129,957 90,519 
Dividends paid(451,327)(267,956)
Repurchase of common stock(554,121)(464,518)
Other, net(4,377)(752)
Net cash used in financing activities(879,868)(955,207)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents4,581 (2,121)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents348,238 48,757 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year145,402 96,645 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year$493,640 $145,402