UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
  
 For the Fiscal Year Ended May 31, 20122014
  
 
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
  
Commission File No. 0-11399
CINTAS CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
WASHINGTON   31-1188630
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
   
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
  
6800 Cintas Boulevard
P.O. Box 625737
Cincinnati, Ohio 45262-5737
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
   
  
(513) 459-1200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each className of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, no par valueThe NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (NASDAQ Global Select Market)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
    YESü NO      
Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.
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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
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Indicate by a check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit and post such files).
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to the Form 10-K.        
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
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The aggregate market value of the Registrant's Common Stock held by non-affiliates as of November 30, 2011,29, 2013, was $3,943,854,259$6,649,843,722 based on a closing sale price of $30.40$55.50 per share. As of June 30, 2012, 173,760,7952014, 176,483,004 shares of the Registrant's Common Stock were issued and 126,529,863116,403,688 shares were outstanding.
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Portions of the Registrant's Proxy Statement to be filed with the Commission for its 20122014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K.

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Cintas Corporation
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Part I

 

Item 1.  Business
Cintas Corporation ("Cintas," "Company," "we," "us" or "our"), a Washington corporation, provides highly specialized products and services to businesses of all types primarily throughout North America, as well as Latin America, Europe and Asia. Cintas' products and services are designed to enhance its customers' images and brand identification, as well as provide a safe and efficient work place.workplace. Cintas was founded in 1968 by Richard T. Farmer, currently the Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors, when he left his family's industrial laundry business in order to develop uniform programs using an exclusive new fabric. In the early 1970's, Cintas acquired the family industrial laundry business. Over the years, Cintas developed additional products and services that complemented its core uniform business and broadened the scope of products and services available to its customers.
Cintas classifies its businesses into four operating segments based on the types of products and services provided. The Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment consists predominantly of revenue derived from the rental and servicing of corporate identify uniforms and other garments, including flame resistant clothing, and the rental and/or sale of mats, mops, and shop towels, restroom supplies and other ancillary items. In addition to these rental items, restroom cleaning services and supplies and carpet and tile cleaning services are also provided within this operating segment.services. The Uniform Direct Sales operating segment consists of the direct sale of uniforms and related items and branded promotional products.items. The First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment consists of first aid, safety and fire protection products and services. The Document Management Services operating segment consists of document destruction, document imaging and document retention services.
On April 30, 2014, Cintas completed its partnership transaction with the shareholders of Shred-it International Inc. ("Shred-it") to combine Cintas’ document destruction ("shredding") business with Shred-it’s document destruction business. Cintas' document destruction business represented approximately 76%, 80%, and 70% of Cintas' Document Management Services operating segment's assets, revenue, and income before income taxes, respectively, as of and for the most recent quarter ended February 28, 2014. Under the agreement, Cintas and Shred-it each contributed its document destruction business to a newly formed partnership owned 42% by Cintas and 58% by the shareholders of Shred-it. In addition to its 42% ownership of the partnership (named and operated under "Shred-it"), Cintas received $180.0 million in cash at the closing of the transaction. The Company's equity interest in Shred-it is accounted for under the equity method of accounting as prescribed by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Please see Note 1 entitled Significant Accounting Policies and Note 4 entitled Investments of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" for additional information on equity method investments.
We provide our products and services to over 900,000one million businesses of all types — from small service and manufacturing companies to major corporations that employ thousands of people. This diversity in customer base results in no individual customer accounting for greater than one percent of Cintas' total revenue. As a result, the loss of one account would not have a significant financial impact on Cintas.
TheCintas.The following table sets forth Cintas' total revenue and the revenue derived from each operating segment:
Fiscal Year Ended May 31, (in thousands)2012 2011 20102014 2013 2012
          
Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products$2,912,261
 $2,692,248
 $2,569,357
$3,223,930
 $3,044,587
 $2,912,261
Uniform Direct Sales433,994
 419,222
 386,370
455,485
 461,328
 433,994
First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services415,703
 377,663
 338,651
514,429
 460,592
 415,703
Document Management Services(1)340,042
 321,251
 252,961
357,968
 349,964
 340,042
Total Revenue(1)$4,102,000
 $3,810,384
 $3,547,339
$4,551,812
 $4,316,471
 $4,102,000

(1)
Fiscal year 2014 includes only eleven months of shredding revenue.
Additional information regarding each operating segment is also included in Note 1315 entitled Operating Segment Information of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements."
The primary markets served by all Cintas operating segments are local in nature and highly fragmented. Cintas competes with national, regional and local providers, and the level of competition varies at each of Cintas' local operations. Product, design, price, quality, service and convenience to the customer are the competitive elements in each of our operating segments.

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Within the Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment, Cintas provides its products and services to customers via local delivery routes originating from rental processing plants and branches. Within the Uniform Direct Sales and First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segments, Cintas provides its products and services via its distribution network and local delivery routes or local representatives. Within the Document Management Services operating segment, Cintas provides its services via local service routes originating from document management branches and document retention facilities. In total, Cintas has approximately 7,800 local delivery routes, 429391 operational facilities and eight distribution centers. At May 31, 20122014, Cintas employed approximately 30,00033,000 employees, of which approximately 210200 were represented by labor unions.
Cintas sources finished products from many outside suppliers. In addition, Cintas operates sixfive manufacturing facilities that provide for standard uniform needs. Cintas purchases fabric, used in its manufacturing process, from several suppliers. Cintas is not aware of any circumstances that would hinder its ability to continue obtaining these materials.

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Cintas is subject to various environmental laws and regulations, as are other companies in the uniform rental industry. While environmental compliance is not a material component of its costs, Cintas must incur capital expenditures and associated operating costs, primarily for water treatment and waste removal, on a regular basis. Environmental spending related to water treatment and waste removal was approximately $20$21 million in fiscal 20122014 and $18approximately $19 million in fiscal 20112013. CapitalThere were no capital expenditures to limit or monitor hazardous substances were approximately $0.2 million in fiscal 20122014 and approximately $2 million in capital expenditures in fiscal 20112013. Cintas does not expect a material change in the cost of environmental compliance and is not aware of any material non-compliance with environmental laws.
Cintas uses its corporate website, www.cintas.com, as a channel for routine distribution of important information, including news releases, analyst presentations and financial information. Cintas files with or furnishes to the SEC Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to those reports, as well as proxy statements and annual reports to shareholders, and, from time to time, other documents. The reports and other documents filed with or furnished to the SEC are available to investors on or through our corporate website free of charge as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file them with or furnish them to the SEC. In addition, the public may read and copy any of the materials we file with the SEC at the SEC's Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington D.C. 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Roomfacilities by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains an internet site located at http://www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers, such as Cintas, that file electronically with the SEC. Cintas' SEC filings and its Code of Business Conduct can be found on the Investor Information page of its website at www.cintas.com/www.cintas-corp.com/company/investor_information/highlights.aspx. These documents are available in print to any shareholder who requests a copy by writing or calling Cintas as set forth on the Investor Information page. The content on any website referred to in this Annual Report on Form 10-K is not incorporated by reference into this Form 10-K unless expressly noted.


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Item 1A.  Risk Factors
The statements in this section describe the most significant risks that could materially and adversely affect our business, consolidated financial condition and consolidated results of operation and the trading price of our debt or equity securities.
In addition, this section sets forth statements which constitute our cautionary statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains 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 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 Annual Report. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, the Shred-it partnership's ability to promptly and effectively integrate the Cintas document shredding business with Shred-it's document shredding business, the Shred-it partnership's ability to realize any synergies from the combination of the Cintas document shredding business with Shred-it's document shredding business, the ability to successfully explore strategic opportunities for the Cintas global document storage and imaging business, 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, 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 required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, disruptions caused by the unaccessibilityinaccessibility of computer systems data, 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, 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.service and the ultimate impact of the Affordable Care Act. 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, except otherwise required by law.law. 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.
Negative global economic factors may adversely affect our financial performance.
Negative economic conditions, in North America and our other markets, may adversely affect our financial performance. Higher levels of unemployment, inflation, tax rates and other changes in tax laws and other economic factors could adversely affect the demand for Cintas' products and services. Increases in labor costs, including the cost to provide employee-partner related healthcare and insurance costs,benefits, labor shortages or shortages of skilled labor, higher material costs for items such as fabrics and textiles, lower recycled paper prices,the inability to obtain insurance coverage at cost-effective rates, higher interest rates, inflation, higher tax rates and other changes in tax laws and other economic factors could increase our costs of rental uniforms and ancillary products and other services and selling and administrative expenses. As a result, these factors could adversely affect our sales and consolidated results of operations.
Increased competition could adversely affect our financial performance.
We operate in highly competitive industries and compete with national, regional and local providers. Product, design, price, quality, service and convenience to the customer are the competitive elements in these industries. If existing or future competitors seek to gain or retain market share by reducing prices, Cintas may be required to lower prices, which would hurt its results of operations. Cintas' competitors also generally compete with Cintas for acquisition candidates, which can increase the price for acquisitions and reduce the number of available acquisition candidates. In addition, our customers and prospects may decide to perform certain services in-house instead of outsourcing these services to us. These competitive pressures could adversely affect our sales and consolidated results of operations.

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An inability to open new, cost effective operating facilities may adversely affect our expansion efforts.
We plan to expand our presence in existing markets and enter new markets. The opening of new operating facilities is necessary to gain the capacity required for this expansion. Our ability to open new operating facilities depends on our ability to identify attractive locations, negotiate leases or real estate purchase agreements on acceptable terms, identify and obtain adequate utility and water sources and comply with environmental regulations, zoning laws and other similar factors. Any inability to effectively identify and manage these items may adversely affect our expansion efforts, and, consequently, adversely affect our financial performance.


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Risks associated with our acquisition practice could adversely affect our results of operations.
Historically, a portion of our growth has come from acquisitions. We continue to evaluate opportunities for acquiring businesses that may supplement our internal growth. However, there can be no assurance that we will be able to locate and purchase suitable acquisitions. In addition, the success of any acquisition depends in part on our ability to integrate the acquired company. The process of integrating acquired businesses may involve unforeseen difficulties and may require a disproportionate amount of our management's attention and our financial and other resources. Although we conduct due diligence investigations prior to each acquisition, there can be no assurance that we will discover or adequately protect against all material liabilities of an acquired business for which we may be responsible as a successor owner or operator. The failure to successfully integrate these acquired businesses or to discover such liabilities could adversely affect our consolidated results of operations.
Increases in fuel and energy costs could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
The price of fuel and energy needed to run our vehicles and equipment is unpredictable and fluctuates based on events outside our control, including geopolitical developments, supply and demand for oil and gas, actions by OPEC and other oil and gas producers, war and unrest in oil producing countries, regional production patterns, limits on refining capacities, natural disasters and environmental concerns. Increases in fuel and energy costs could adversely affect our consolidated financial condition and consolidated results of operations.
Unionization campaigns could adversely affect our results of operations.
Cintas has been and could continue to be the target of a unionization campaign by several unions. These unions have attempted to pressure Cintas into surrendering its employees' rights to a government-supervised election by unilaterally accepting union representation. We will continue to vigorously oppose any unionization campaign and defend our employees' rights to a government-supervised election. Unionization campaigns could be materially disruptive to our business and could adversely affect our consolidated results of operations.
Risks associated with the suppliers from whom our products are sourced could adversely affect our results of operations.
The products we sell are sourced from a wide variety of domestic and international suppliers. Global sourcing of many of the products we sell is an important factor in our financial performance. We require all of our suppliers to comply with applicable laws, including labor and environmental laws, and otherwise be certified as meeting our required supplier standards of conduct. Our ability to find qualified suppliers who meet our standards, and to access products in a timely and efficient manner is a significant challenge, especially with respect to suppliers located and goods sourced outside the United States. Political and economic stability in the countries in which foreign suppliers are located, the financial stability of suppliers, suppliers' failure to meet our supplier standards, labor problems experienced by our suppliers, the availability of raw materials to suppliers, currency exchange rates, transport availability and cost, inflation and other factors relating to the suppliers and the countries in which they are located are beyond our control. In addition, U.S. and foreign trade policies, tariffs and other impositions on imported goods, trade sanctions imposed on certain countries, the limitation on the importation of certain types of goods or of goods containing certain materials from other countries and other factors relating to foreign trade are beyond our control. These and other factors affecting our suppliers and our access to products could adversely affect our consolidated results of operations.
Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
We earn revenue, pay expenses, own assets and incur liabilities in countries using currencies other than the U.S. dollar, including the Canadian dollar, British pound, and the euro. In fiscal years 20122014, 20112013 and 20102012, revenue denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar represented less than 10% of our consolidated revenue. Because our consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars, we must translate revenue, income and expenses, as well as assets and liabilities, into U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect during or at the end of each reporting period. Therefore, fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar against other major currencies, particularly in the event of significant increases in foreign currency revenue, will impact our revenue and operating income and the value of balance sheet items denominated in foreign currencies. This impact could adversely affect our consolidated financial condition and consolidated results of operations.

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Failure to comply with thefederal and state regulations of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration and other state and local agenciesto which we are subject could result in penalties or costs that oversee safety compliance could adversely affect our results of operations.
TheOur business is subject to complex and stringent state and federal regulations, including employment laws and regulations, minimum wage requirements, overtime requirements, working condition requirements, citizenship requirements, transportation and other laws and regulations.  In particular, we are subject to the regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of Transportation, or USDOT, and under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as amended, or OSHA, establishes certain employer responsibilities, including maintenance of a workplace free of recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious injury, compliance with standards promulgated by OSHA and various record keeping, disclosure and procedural requirements. Various OSHA standards may apply to our operations.OSHA.  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, OSHA and other state and local laws and regulations.regulations to which we are subject.  Changes in laws, regulations and the related interpretations may alter the landscape in which we do business and may affect our costs of doing business.  The impact of new laws and regulations cannot be predicted. Compliance with new laws and regulations may increase our operating costs or require significant capital expenditures. Any failure to comply with theseapplicable laws or regulations could result in substantial fines by government authorities, and payment of damages to private litigants, andor possible revocation of our authority to conduct our operations, which could adversely affect our ability to service our customers and adversely affect our

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consolidated results of operations.
We are subject to legal proceedings that may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
We are party to various litigation claims and legal proceedings. We discuss these lawsuits and other litigation to which we are party in greater detail under the caption "Item 3. Legal Proceedings" and in Note 1213 entitled Litigation and Other Contingencies of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements." Certain of these lawsuits or potential future lawsuits, if decided adversely to us or settled by us, may result in liability and expense material to our consolidated financial condition and consolidated results of operations.
Compliance with environmental laws and regulations could result in significant costs that adversely affect our results of operations.
Our operating locations are subject to environmental laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment and health and safety matters, including those governing discharges of pollutants to the air and water, the management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes and the clean-up of contaminated sites. The operation of our businesses entails risks under environmental laws and regulations. We could incur significant costs, including clean-up costs, fines and sanctions and claims by third parties for property damage and personal injury, as a result of violations of or liabilities under these laws and regulations. We are currently involved in a limited number of remedial investigations and actions at various locations. While based on information currently known to us, we believe that we maintain adequate reserves with respect to these matters, our liability could exceed forecasted amounts, and the imposition of additional clean-up obligations or the discovery of additional contamination at these or other sites could result in significant additional costs which could adversely affect our results of operations. In addition, potentially significant expenditures could be required to comply with environmental laws and regulations, including requirements that may be adopted or imposed in the future.
Under applicable environmental laws, an owner or operator of real estate may be required to pay the costs of removing or remediating hazardous materials located on or emanating from property, whether or not the owner or operator knew of or was responsible for the presence of such hazardous materials. While we regularly engage in environmental due diligence in connection with acquisitions, we can give no assurance that locations that have been acquired or leased have been operated in compliance with environmental laws and regulations during prior periods or that future uses or conditions will not make us liable under these laws or expose us to third-party actions, including tort suits.
We rely extensively on computer systems to process transactions, maintain information and manage our businesses. Disruptions in the availability of ourcomputer systems, or privacy breaches involving computer systems, could impact our ability to service our customers and adversely affect our sales, and results of operations.operations and reputation and expose us to litigation risk.
Our businesses rely on our computer systems to provide customer information, process customer transactions and provide other general information necessary to manage our businesses. We have an active disaster recovery plan in place that is frequently reviewed and tested. However, our computer systems are subject to damage or interruption due to system conversions, power outages, computer or telecommunication failures, catastrophic events such as fires, tornadoes and hurricanes and usage errors by our employees. In addition, cyber-security attacks are evolving and include, but are not limited to, malicious software, attempts to gain unauthorized access to data, and other electronic security breaches that could lead to disruptions in systems, unauthorized release of confidential or otherwise protected information and corruption of data. WeAlthough we believe that we have adopted appropriate measures to mitigate potential risks to our technology and our operations from these information technology-related and other potential disruptions. However,disruptions, given the unpredictability of the timing, nature and scope of such disruptions, we could potentially be subject to production downtimes, operational delays and interruptions in our ability to provide products and services to our customers, the compromising of confidential or otherwise protected information, destruction or corruption of data, security breaches, other manipulation or improper use of our systems and networks, financial losses from remedial actions, loss of business or potential liability, and damage to our reputation.customers. Any disruption caused by the unavailability of our computer systems could adversely affect our sales, could require us to make a significant investment to fix or replace them and, therefore, could adversely affect our consolidated results of operations. In addition, cyber-security attacks are evolving and include, but are not limited to, malicious software, attempts to gain unauthorized access to data and other electronic security breaches

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that could lead to disruptions in systems, unauthorized release of confidential or otherwise protected information and corruption of data. If the network of security controls, policy enforcement mechanisms and monitoring systems to address these threats to our technology fails, the compromising of confidential or otherwise protected company, customer, or employee information, destruction or corruption of data, security breaches, or other manipulation or improper use of our systems and networks could result in financial losses from remedial actions, loss of business or potential liability and damage to our reputation.
Failure to achieve and maintain effective internal controls could adversely affect our business and stock price.
Effective internal controls are necessary for us to provide reliable financial reports. All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to the consolidated financial statement preparation and presentation. While we continue to evaluate our internal controls, we cannot be certain that these measures will ensure that we implement and maintain adequate controls over our financial processes and reporting in the future. If we fail to maintain the adequacy of our internal controls or if we or our independent registered public accounting firm were to discover material weaknesses in our internal controls, as such standards are modified, supplemented or amended, we may not be able to ensure that we can conclude on an ongoing basis that we have effective internal control over financial

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reporting in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Failure to achieve and maintain an effective internal control environment could cause us to be unable to produce reliable financial reports or prevent fraud. This may cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information, which could have a material adverse effect on our stock price.
We may experience difficulties in attracting and retaining competent personnel in key positions.
We believe that a key component of our success is our corporate culture which has been imparted by management throughout our corporate organization. This factor, along with our entire operation, depends on our ability to attract and retain key employees. Competitive pressures within and outside our industry may make it more difficult and expensive for us to attract and retain key employees which could adversely affect our businesses.
Unexpected events could disrupt our operations and adversely affect our results of operations.
Unexpected events, including fires or explosions at facilities, natural disasters such as hurricanes and tornadoes, war or terrorist activities, unplanned outages, supply disruptions, failure of equipment or systems or changes in laws and/or regulations impacting our businesses, could adversely affect our results of operations. These events could result in customer disruption, physical damage to one or more key operating facilities, the temporary closure of one or more key operating facilities or the temporary disruption of information systems.
We may recognize impairment charges, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
We assess our goodwill and other intangible assets and our long-lived assets for impairment when required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. These accounting principles require that we record an impairment charge if circumstances indicate that the asset carrying values exceed their estimated fair values. The estimated fair value of these assets is impacted by general economic conditions in the locations in which we operate. Deterioration in these general economic conditions may result in: declining revenue which can lead to excess capacity and declining operating cash flow; reductions in management's estimates for future revenue and operating cash flow growth; increases in borrowing rates and other deterioration in factors that impact our weighted average cost of capital; and deteriorating real estate values. If our assessment of goodwill, other intangible assets or long-lived assets indicates an impairment of the carrying value for which we recognize an impairment charge, this may adversely affect our consolidated financial condition and consolidated results of operations.
Within our Document Management business, we handle customers' confidential information. Our failure to protect our customers' confidential information against security breaches could damage our reputation, harm our business and adversely impact our results of operations.
Our Document Management Services business includes both document destruction and document retention services. These services involve the handling of our customers' confidential information, in both paper and electronic formats, and the subsequent destruction or retention of this information. Any compromise of security, accidental loss or theft of customer data in our possession could damage our reputation and expose us to risk of liability, which could harm our business and adversely impact our consolidated results of operations.

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The effects of credit market volatility and changes in our credit ratings could adversely affect our liquidity and results of operations.
Our operating cash flows, combined with access to the credit markets, provide us with significant discretionary funding capacity. However, deterioration in the global credit markets may limit our ability to access credit markets, which could adversely affect our liquidity and/or increase our cost of borrowing. In addition, credit market deterioration and its actual or perceived effects on our results of operations and financial condition, along with deterioration in general economic conditions, may increase the likelihood that the major independent credit agencies will downgrade our credit ratings, which could increase our cost of borrowing. Increases in our cost of borrowing could adversely affect our consolidated results of operations.

We may encounter difficulties with the newly-formed partnership with Shred-it and could fail to fully realize the anticipated benefits of the transaction.
On March 19, 2014, we announced the contribution of our shredding business to the newly created partnership with Shred-it. The transaction closed on April 30, 2014. Partnerships involve risks, including difficulties in the combination of operations, services, and personnel, and may divert management’s attention from business operations. The inability of the partnership to successfully combine the businesses in a manner that permits the entity to achieve the full revenue and cost synergies anticipated as result of the transaction could adversely impact the value of our investment. The loss of revenue due to the creation of the partnership may have a dilutive impact that we may be unable to offset. We may also incur unexpected costs, including post-closing impairment charges, litigation, and other liabilities. As a minority partner in the partnership, our ability to influence our partner may be limited, and non-alignment of interests on various strategic decisions in the partnership may adversely impact our business. For example, our partner may: (i) have economic or business interests or goals that are inconsistent with ours; (ii) take actions contrary to our policies or objectives; (iii) undergo a change of control; (iv) experience financial and other difficulties; or (v) be unable or unwilling to fulfill its obligations under the agreements governing the partnership, which may affect our financial condition or results of operations. We may not be successful in managing the risks that we encounter in the creation of the partnership and these risks could materially and adversely affect our financial conditions and results of operations.


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Item 1B.  Unresolved Staff Comments
None.


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Item 2.  Properties
Cintas occupies 437391 facilities located in 294295 cities. Cintas leases 245204 of these facilities for various terms ranging from monthly to the year 2032. Cintas expects that it will be able to renew or replace its leases on satisfactory terms. Of the sixfive manufacturing facilities listednoted below, Cintas controls the operations of two of theseone manufacturing facilities,facility, but does not own or lease the real estate related to these operations.the operation. All other facilities are owned. The principal executive office in Cincinnati, Ohio, provides centrally located administrative functions including accounting, finance, marketing and computer system development and support. Cintas operates rental processing plants that house administrative, sales and service personnel and the necessary equipment involved in the cleaning of uniforms and bulk items, such as entrance mats and shop towels. Branch operations provide administrative, sales and service functions. Cintas operates eight distribution centers and sixfive manufacturing facilities. Cintas also operates first aid, safety and fire protection and document managementimaging and retention facilities and direct sales offices. Cintas considers the facilities it operates to be adequate for their intended use. Cintas owns or leases approximately 13,40013,500 vehicles which are used for the route-based services and by the sales and management employee-partners.
The following chart provides additional information concerning Cintas' facilities:

Type of Facility# of Facilities 
   
Rental Processing Plants166164
 
Rental Branches108110
 
First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Facilities5964
 
Document ManagementImaging and Retention Facilities7525
 
Distribution Centers8
*
Manufacturing Facilities65
 
Direct Sales Offices15
 
Total437391
 

Rental processing plants, rental branches, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities are used in Cintas' Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment. Rental processing plants, rental branches, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and direct sales offices are all used in the Uniform Direct Sales operating segment. First aid, safety and fire protection facilities, rental processing facilities and distribution centers are used in the First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment. Document management facilitiesImaging and rental processingRetention facilities are used in the Document Management Services operating segment.
* Includes the principal executive office, which is attached to the distribution center in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Item 3.  Legal Proceedings
We discuss material legal proceedings (other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to our business) pending against us in "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data," in Note 1213 entitled Litigation and Other Contingencies of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements." We refer you to and incorporate by reference into this Item 3 that discussion for important information concerning those legal proceedings, including the basis for such actions and, where known, the relief sought.

Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.


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Part II

 

Item 5.  Market for Registrant's Common Equity,
Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Market Information
Cintas' common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "CTAS." The following table shows the high and low sales prices of shares of Cintas' common stock by quarter during the last two fiscal years:

Fiscal 2012   
Quarter EndedHigh Low
    
May 2012$40.61
 $36.40
February 201239.34
 29.31
November 201132.48
 26.39
August 201134.54
 26.59
    
Fiscal 2011   
Quarter EndedHigh Low
    
May 2011$32.90
 $27.22
February 201130.19
 27.18
November 201028.47
 25.70
August 201027.26
 23.50
Fiscal 2014   
Quarter EndedHigh Low
    
May 2014$62.26
 $55.65
February 201463.28
 53.83
November 201357.99
 47.64
August 201349.42
 44.55
    
Fiscal 2013   
Quarter EndedHigh Low
    
May 2013$46.27
 $42.11
February 201345.29
 40.13
November 201245.60
 39.22
August 201241.64
 35.41

Holders
At May 31, 20122014, there were approximately 2,000 shareholders on record of Cintas' common stock. Cintas believes that this represents approximately 30,000 beneficial owners.
Dividends
Dividends on Cintas' outstanding common stock have been paid annually and amounted to $0.54$0.77 per share, $0.49$0.64 per share, and $0.48$0.54 per share in fiscal 20122014, 20112013 and 20102012, respectively.











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Stock Performance Graph
The following graph summarizes the cumulative return on $100 invested in Cintas' common stock, the S&P 500 Stock Index and the common stocks of a selected peer group of companies. Because our products and services are diverse, Cintas does not believe that any single published industry index is appropriate for comparing shareholder return. Therefore, the peer group used in the performance graph combines four publicly traded companies in the business services industry that have similar characteristics as Cintas, such as route-basedroute based delivery of products and services. The companies included in the peer groupPeer Group are G & K Services, Inc., UniFirst Corporation, ABM Industries, Inc., and Ecolab,Iron Mountain, Inc.
Total shareholder return was based on the increase in the price of the common stock and assumed reinvestment of all dividends. Further, total return was weighted according to market capitalization of each company. The companies in the peer groupPeer Group are not the same as those considered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.






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Total Shareholder Returns
Comparison of Five-Year Cumulative Total Return


















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Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchases
Period
Total number
of shares
purchased
 
Average
price paid
per share
 
Total number of
shares purchased
as part of the
publicly announced
plan (1)
 
Maximum
approximate dollar
value of shares that
may yet be
purchased under
the plan (1)
        
March 1 - 31, 2012
 $
 
 $500,000,000
April 1 - 30, 20121,299,469
 39.18
 1,299,469
 449,089,096
May 1 - 31, 2012 (2)
2,016,386
 39.05
 2,015,373
 370,391,845
Total3,315,855
 $39.10
 3,314,842
 $370,391,845
Period
Total number
of shares
purchased
 
Average
price paid
per share
 
Total number of
shares purchased
as part of the
publicly announced
plan (1)
 
Maximum
approximate dollar
value of shares that
may yet be
purchased under
the plan (1)
        
March 1 - 31, 2014 (2)
4,411
 $59.42
 
 $504,736,132
April 1 - 30, 2014 (3)
477,684
 57.96
 465,100
 477,790,737
May 1 - 31, 2014 (4)
2,972,086
 59.95
 2,957,600
 300,499,892
Total3,454,181
 $59.68
 3,422,700
 $300,499,892

(1) On October 18, 2011, Cintas announced that the Board of Directors authorized a $500.0 million share buyback program at market prices. Beginning in April 2012, under the October 18, 2011 program, through May 31, 2012,April 28, 2014, Cintas has purchased a total of approximately11.7 million shares of Cintas stock at an average price of $42.69 per share for a total purchase price of $500.0 million. These purchases completed the October 18, 2011 share buyback program. On July 30, 2013, Cintas announced that the Board of Directors approved an additional share buyback program of $500.0 million. The July 30, 2013 buyback program does not have an expiration date. Beginning in April 2014, under the July 30, 2013 program, through May 31, 2014, Cintas purchased a total of 3.3 million shares of Cintas stock at an average price of $39.10$59.72 per share for a total purchase price of $129.6$199.5 million.
(2) During May 2012,March 2014, Cintas purchased 1,013acquired 4,411 shares of Cintas common stock in trade for employee payroll taxes due on restricted stock optionsawards that vested during the fiscal year. These shares were purchased at an average price of $37.61$59.42 per share for a total purchase price of less than $0.1$0.3 million.
(3) During April 2014, Cintas acquired 12,584 shares of Cintas common stock in trade for employee payroll taxes due on restricted stock awards that vested during the fiscal year. These shares were purchased at an average price of $58.91 per share for a total purchase price of $0.7 million.
(4) During May 2014, Cintas acquired 14,486 shares of Cintas common stock in trade for employee payroll taxes due on restricted stock awards that vested during the fiscal year. These shares were purchased at an average price of $62.11 per share for a total purchase price of $0.9 million.

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Item 6.  Selected Financial Data
Eleven-YearFive-Year Financial Summary

(In thousands except per share and percentage data)(In thousands except per share and percentage data)                  (In thousands except per share and percentage data)          
Fiscal
Years Ended
May 31,
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 10-Year
Compd
Growth
2010 2011 2012 2013 
2014(1)
 
Compound
Annual
Growth
(2010-2014)
                                  
Revenue$2,271,052
 2,686,585
 2,814,059
 3,067,283
 3,403,608
 3,706,900
 3,937,900
 3,774,685
 3,547,339
 3,810,384
 4,102,000
 6.1%3,547,339
 3,810,384
 4,102,000
 4,316,471
 4,551,812
 6.4 %
Net Income$229,466
 243,191
 265,078
 292,547
 323,382
 334,538
 335,405
 226,357
 215,620
 246,989
 297,637
 2.6%215,620
 246,989
 297,637
 315,442
 374,442
 14.8 %
Basic EPS$1.35
 1.43
 1.55
 1.70
 1.93
 2.09
 2.15
 1.48
 1.40
 1.68
 2.27
 5.3%1.40
 1.68
 2.27
 2.53
 3.08
 21.8 %
Diluted EPS$1.33
 1.41
 1.54
 1.69
 1.92
 2.09
 2.15
 1.48
 1.40
 1.68
 2.27
 5.5%1.40
 1.68
 2.27
 2.52
 3.05
 21.5 %
Dividends Per Share$0.25
 0.27
 0.29
 0.32
 0.35
 0.39
 0.46
 0.47
 0.48
 0.49
 0.54
 8.0%0.48
 0.49
 0.54
 0.64
 0.77
 12.5 %
Total Assets$2,519,234
 2,582,946
 2,810,297
 3,059,744
 3,425,237
 3,570,480
 3,808,601
 3,720,951
 3,969,736
 4,351,940
 4,160,906
 5.1%3,969,736
 4,351,940
 4,165,706
 4,345,632
 4,462,452
 3.0 %
Shareholders' Equity$1,423,814
 1,646,418
 1,888,093
 2,104,574
 2,090,192
 2,167,738
 2,254,131
 2,367,409
 2,534,029
 2,302,649
 2,139,135
 4.2%2,534,029
 2,302,649
 2,139,135
 2,201,492
 2,192,858
 (3.6)%
Return on Average Equity (1)(2)
17.3% 15.8% 15.0% 14.7% 15.4% 15.7% 15.2% 9.8% 8.8% 10.2% 13.4%  
8.8% 10.2% 13.4% 14.5% 17.0%  
Long-Term Debt$703,250
 534,763
 473,685
 465,291
 794,454
 877,074
 942,736
 786,058
 785,444
 1,284,790
 1,059,166
  
785,444
 1,284,790
 1,059,166
 1,300,979
 1,300,477
  

(1)
On April 30, 2014, Cintas completed its previously announced partnership transaction with the shareholders of Shred-it to combine Cintas’ document destruction business with Shred-it’s document destruction business. Under the agreement, Cintas and Shred-it each contributed its document destruction business to a newly formed partnership owned 42% by Cintas and 58% by the shareholders of Shred-it. In addition to its 42% ownership of the partnership, Cintas received $180.0 million in cash at the closing of the transaction. The Company realized a $106.4 million gain on deconsolidation of the document destruction business. In addition, as a result of the transaction, the Company recorded an asset impairment charge of $16.1 million and other transaction costs of $28.5 million. Please see Note 9 entitled Acquisitions and Deconsolidation of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" for additional information.

(2) 
Return on average equity is computed as net income divided by the average of shareholders' equity. We believe that this calculation gives management and shareholders a good indication of Cintas' historical performance.

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Item 7.  Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Business Strategy
Cintas provides highly specialized products and services to businesses of all types primarily throughout North America, as well as Latin America, Europe and Asia. We bring value to our customers by helping them provide a cleaner, safer and more pleasant atmosphere for their customers and employees. Our products and services are designed to improve our customers' images. We also help our customers protect their employees and their company by enhancing workplace safety and helping to ensure legal compliance in key areas of their business.
We are North America's leading provider of corporate identity uniforms through rental and sales programs, as well as a significant provider of related business services, including entrance mats, restroom cleaning services and supplies, carpet and tile cleaning services, first aid, safety and fire protection products and services and document management services and branded promotional products.services.
Cintas' principal objective is "to exceed customers' expectations in order to maximize the long-term value of Cintas for shareholders and working partners," and it provides the framework and focus for Cintas' business strategy. This strategy is to achieve revenue growth for all of our products and services by increasing our penetration at existing customers and by broadening our customer base to include business segments to which we have not historically served. We will also continue to identify additional product and service opportunities for our current and future customers.
To pursue the strategy of increasing penetration, we have a highly talented and diverse team of service professionals visiting our customers on a regular basis. This frequent contact with our customers enables us to develop close personal relationships. The combination of our distribution system and these strong customer relationships provides a platform from which we launch additional products and services.
We pursue the strategy of broadening our customer base in several ways. Cintas has a national sales organization introducing all of our products and services to prospects in all business segments. Our broad range of products and services allows our sales organization to consider any type of business a prospect. We also broaden our customer base through geographic expansion, especially in our emerging businesses of first aid and safety and fire protection and document management.businesses. Finally, we evaluate strategic acquisitions as opportunities arise.

Results of Operations
Cintas classifies its businesses into four operating segments based on the types of products and services provided. The Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment consists predominantly of revenue derived from the rental and servicing of corporate identify uniforms and other garments, including flame resistant clothing, and the rental and/or sale of mats, mops, and shop towels, restroom supplies and other ancillary items. In addition to these rental items, restroom cleaning services and supplies and carpet and tile cleaning services are also provided within this operating segment.services. The Uniform Direct Sales operating segment consists of the direct sale of uniforms and related items and branded promotional products.items. The First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment consists of first aid, safety and fire protection products and services. The Document Management Services operating segment consists of document destruction (through April 30, 2014 as previously discussed), document imaging and document retention services.











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The following table sets forth certain consolidated statements of income data as a percent of revenue by operating segment and in total for the fiscal years ended May 31:
2012 2011 20102014 2013 2012
          
Revenue:          
Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products71.0% 70.7 % 72.4 %70.8% 70.5% 71.0%
Uniform Direct Sales10.6% 11.0 % 11.0 %10.0% 10.7% 10.6%
First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services10.1% 9.9 % 9.5 %11.3% 10.7% 10.1%
Document Management Services8.3% 8.4 % 7.1 %7.9% 8.1% 8.3%
Total revenue100.0% 100.0 % 100.0 %100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
          
Cost of sales:          
Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products56.6% 56.8 % 56.4 %56.7% 57.7% 56.6%
Uniform Direct Sales70.1% 69.8 % 69.9 %71.5% 70.7% 70.1%
First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services57.1% 58.7 % 61.1 %56.2% 56.7% 57.1%
Document Management Services50.9% 48.7 % 48.6 %54.0% 53.0% 50.9%
Total cost of sales57.6% 57.8 % 57.8 %57.9% 58.6% 57.6%
          
Gross margin:          
Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products43.4% 43.2 % 43.6 %43.3% 42.3% 43.4%
Uniform Direct Sales29.9% 30.2 % 30.1 %28.5% 29.3% 29.9%
First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services42.9% 41.3 % 38.9 %43.8% 43.3% 42.9%
Document Management Services49.1% 51.3 % 51.4 %46.0% 47.0% 49.1%
Total gross margin42.4% 42.2 % 42.2 %42.1% 41.4% 42.4%
          
Selling and administrative expenses29.2% 30.7 % 30.6 %
Legal settlements, net of insurance proceeds%  % 0.7 %
Restructuring credits%  % -0.1 %
Interest income% -0.1 % -0.1 %
Interest expense1.7% 1.3 % 1.4 %
Selling and administrative expenses:     
Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products27.5% 27.4% 28.6%
Uniform Direct Sales18.3% 17.7% 18.6%
First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services34.3% 33.9% 34.5%
Document Management Services43.5% 42.5% 41.4%
Total selling and administrative expenses28.6% 28.3% 29.2%
     
Gain on deconsolidation of Shredding, net of impairment charges and other transaction costs1.3% % %
     
Interest expense, net1.4% 1.5% 1.7%
          
Income before income taxes11.5% 10.3 % 9.7 %13.4% 11.6% 11.5%

Fiscal 20122014 Compared to Fiscal 20112013
On April 30, 2014, Cintas completed its partnership transaction with the shareholders of Shred-it International Inc. ("Shred-it") to combine Cintas’ document destruction business with Shred-it’s document destruction business (the "shredding transaction"). Under the agreement, Cintas and Shred-it each contributed its document destruction ("shredding") business to a newly formed partnership. Please see Note 9 entitled Acquisitions and Deconsolidation of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" for additional information on the transaction.
Fiscal 20122014 total revenue was $4.1$4.6 billion, an increase of 7.7%5.5% compared to fiscal 20112013. The increase primarily resulted from an organic growth increase of 6.1%5.9%. Organic growth excludes the impact of acquisitions and disposals and adjusts

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for the appropriate number of workdays. Revenue in fiscal 2014was also positivelynegatively impacted by 0.4% due to one moreless workday in fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 20112013. The remaining 1.2% increase represents growth derived through acquisitions in our Document Management Services operating segment, our First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment and our Uniform Rentals and Ancillary Products operating segment during the year.
Organic growth by quarter is shown in the table below. Organic growth percentages have been adjusted for the appropriate number of workdays, by quarter and for the year, where applicable.

 Organic Growth
  
First Quarter Ending August 31, 201120137.67.1%
Second Quarter Ending November 30, 201120137.07.1%
Third Quarter Ending February 29, 201228, 20145.93.1%
Fourth Quarter Ending May 31, 201220144.06.2%
  
For the Fiscal Year Ending May 31, 201220146.15.9%

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Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment revenue consists predominantly of revenue derived from the rental of corporate identity uniforms and other garments, including flame resistant clothing, and the rental and/or sale of mats, mops, shop towels, restroom supplies and other rental services. Revenue from the Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment increased 8.2%5.9% compared to fiscal 20112013. The increase primarily resulted from an organic growth increase in revenue of 6.7%6.3%. This organicThe amount of new business grew, resulting from an increase in the Rental Uniformsnumber and Ancillary Products operating segment revenue was primarily due to improvements inproductivity of sales representative productivity.representatives. Generally, sales productivity improvements are the result of increased tenure and improved training, which result in a higher number of accountsproducts and services sold. Revenue in fiscal 2014was also positivelynegatively impacted by 0.4% due to one moreless workday in fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 20112013. The remaining 1.1% increase represents growth derived through acquisitions in our Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment.
Other Services revenue, consisting of revenue from the reportable operating segments of Uniform Direct Sales, First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services and Document Management Services, increased 6.4%4.4% compared to fiscal 20112013. The increase primarily resulted from an organic growth increase of 4.6%4.9%, which was due largely to improved sales representative productivity and improved account retention, slightlypartially offset by a decrease in the average selling price of recycled paper. Additionally, in fiscal 2013, the Company had some very large national account program sales that by their nature did not repeat in fiscal 2014. Revenue was also positively impacted by 0.4%decreased 0.1% due to one more workday in fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 2011. The remaining 1.4% representsthe deconsolidation of the shredding business as a result of the shredding transaction, net of growth derived through acquisitions in our Document Management Services operating segment and our First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment and our Document Management Services operating segment during fiscal 20122014. Revenue in fiscal 2014 was negatively impacted by 0.4% due to one less workday compared to fiscal 2013.
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products increased 7.7%4.2% compared to fiscal 20112013. Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products consists primarily of production expenses, delivery expenses and the amortization of in service inventory, including uniforms, mats, mops, shop towels and other ancillary items. The cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products increase compared to fiscal 20112013 was due to increased Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment sales volume.
Cost of other services increased 6.6%4.5% compared to fiscal 20112013. Cost of other services consists primarily of cost of goods sold (predominantly uniforms and first aid products), delivery expenses and distribution expenses in the Uniform Direct Sales operating segment, the First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment and the Document Management Services operating segment. The increase from fiscal 20112013 was primarily due to increased Other Services sales volume.
Selling and administrative expenses increased $30.0$80.9 million, or 2.6%6.6%, compared to fiscal 20112013 due primarily to increases in labor and other employee-partner related expenses. However, selling and administrative expenses as
As a percentresult of revenue, at 29.2%, decreased from 30.7%the shredding transaction, the Company recorded in fiscal 2011 due2014 an asset impairment charge of $16.1 million and other transaction costs of $28.5 million. The impairment charge was related to improvements in sales representative productivitythe abandonment of information systems assets that were not contributed to the partnership and cost control initiatives.
cannot be used by the Company for other purposes. The other transaction costs consisted of the following: $4.7 million of professional and legal fees; $0.7 million of employee termination benefit costs; $12.4 million of stock compensation expense resulting from the immediate vesting of Cintas stock options and awards of employees contributed to the partnership; a $4.2 million charge for information systems contracts for which no future economic benefit exists; and $6.5 million of incremental profit sharing and employee compensation resulting from the gain net of the impairment charge and other transaction costs. Operating income of $539.6$567.0 million in fiscal 20122014 increased $99.3$1.8 million, or 22.5%0.3%, compared to fiscal 20112013. This increaseFiscal 2014 operating income was primarilynegatively impacted by $44.6 million due to increased revenuethe asset impairment charge and other shredding transaction costs previously described.

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In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company realized a $106.4 million gain on the deconsolidation of the document destruction business as a result of the shredding transaction. The gain was computed as follows: the fair value of consideration received of $180.0 million plus the fair value of Cintas' retained non-controlling interest in fiscal 2012 and improved capacity utilization.the partnership of $339.4 million less the carrying amount of the document destruction business of $413.0 million.
Net interest expense (interest expense less interest income) increased $21.0of $65.6 million fromin fiscal 2011. This increase2014 was duecomparable to the increased interest cost associated with the issuance of $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011.2013.
Income before income taxes was $470.9$607.9 million, a 19.9%an increase of $108.0 million, or 21.6%, compared to fiscal 20112013. This change reflectsIncome before income taxes was positively impacted by $61.8 million due to the increase in operatingShredding transaction. The remaining $46.2 million of increased income offset by the increase in net interest expense described above.before income taxes was due to revenue growing at a faster rate than expenses.
The impact of the shredding transaction increased Cintas' effective tax rate was 36.8% forin fiscal 2012 as2014 from 37.2% to 38.4% compared to 37.1% and 37.3% for fiscal 2011 and 2010, respectively. The decrease in thean effective tax rate fromof 36.9% in fiscal 2011 to fiscal 2012 was primarily the result of positive audit resolutions (also see2013. See Note 78 entitled Income Taxes of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" for more information on income taxes).information.
Net income for fiscal 20122014 of $297.6$374.4 million was a 20.5%an 18.7% increase compared to fiscal 20112013. This increase was primarily due to revenue increasing at a faster rate of 7.7% compared to a 5.7% increase in operating expenses. Revenue grew at a faster rate primarily due to improvements in sales representative productivity. Diluted earnings per share of $2.27$3.05 was a 35.1%21.0% increase compared to fiscal 20112013. The increase in diluted earnings per share is higher than the increase in net income due to a decrease in weighted average common stock outstanding as a result of Cintas purchasing 11.47.3 million shares of its common stock under the October 18, 2011 and July 30, 2013 share buyback programs during fiscal 2012.2014 and the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013.


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Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products Operating Segment
As discussed above, Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment revenue increased $220.0$179.3 million, or 8.2%5.9%, and the cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products increased $118.1$73.1 million, or 7.7%4.2%. Revenue in fiscal 2014 was negatively impacted by 0.4% due to one less workday compared to fiscal 2013. The operating segment's fiscal 20122014 gross margin was 43.4%43.3% of revenue compared to 43.2%42.3% in fiscal 20112013. The increase in gross margin as a percent of revenue over fiscal 20112013 was due to an increase inroute efficiencies and increased revenue as a result of improvements in sales representative productivity and improved capacity utilization.covering fixed costs including our plant infrastructure.
Selling and administrative expenses for the Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment increased $12.0$52.2 million in fiscal 20122014 compared to fiscal 20112013 primarily due to increases in labor and other employee-partner related expenses. Selling and administrative expense as a percent of revenue for fiscal 2014 was 27.5% compared to 27.4% in fiscal 2013. The fiscal 2013 percentage was positively impacted by approximately 20 basis points from a gain on sale of stock of an equity method investment.
Income before income taxes increased $54.0 million to $507.1 million for fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013. Income before income taxes as a percent of revenue, at 15.7%, increased 80 basis points from 14.9% in fiscal 2013. This increase is primarily due to the increase in gross margin.
Uniform Direct Sales Operating Segment
Uniform Direct Sales operating segment revenue decreased $5.8 million, or 1.3%, compared to fiscal 2013. Revenue in fiscal 2014 was negatively impacted by 0.4% due to one less workday compared to fiscal 2013. In fiscal 2013, the Company had some very large national account program sales that by their nature did not repeat in fiscal 2014. The fiscal 2013 activity included the largest customer program roll-out in Cintas history. Cost of uniform direct sales decreased $0.9 million, or 0.3%, compared to fiscal 2013. The gross margin as a percent of revenue was 28.5% for fiscal 2014 compared to 29.3% in fiscal 2013. The fiscal 2013 gross margin benefited significantly from the revenue from our all-time largest customer program roll-out.
Selling and administrative expenses increased $1.6 million, or 1.9%, in fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2013 primarily due to increases in labor and other employee-partner related expenses. Selling and administrative expenses as a percent of revenue, at 28.6%18.3%, decreasedincreased from 30.5%17.7% in fiscal 20112013. This decrease as a percent of revenue was primarily mainly due to cost control initiatives and higher Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment revenue from greater sales representative productivity in fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 2011.
Income before income taxes increased $89.9 million to $429.5 million for the Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment for fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 2011. This increase is primarily due to the increase in revenue offset by the increase in selling and administrative expenses discussed above.
Uniform Direct Sales Operating Segment
Uniform Direct Sales operating segment revenue increased $14.8 million, or 3.5%, compared to fiscal 2011. Revenue was positively impacted by 0.4% due to one more workday in fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 2011. Cost of uniform direct sales increased $11.6 million, or 4.0%, compared to fiscal 2011. The gross margin as a percent of revenue was 29.9% for fiscal 2012 compared to 30.2% in fiscal 2011. This decrease in gross margin as a percent of revenue over fiscal 2011 was due to increased garment material costs due to higher cotton prices, higher freight costs on shipments from our distribution centers and higher energy-related costs associated with our rental catalog service.
Selling and administrative expenses increased $2.4 million, or 3.0%, in fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 2011. Selling and administrative expenses as a percent of revenue, at 18.6%, decreased slightly from 18.7% in fiscal 2011.lower revenue.
Income before income taxes was $49.0$46.7 million in fiscal 20122014, an increasea decrease of $0.8$6.5 million, or 1.6%12.3%, compared to fiscal 20112013. Income before income taxes as a percent of revenue, at 11.3%10.3%, decreased from 11.5% in fiscal 20112013. This decrease in income before income taxes iswas primarily due to cost of uniform direct sales increasing at a greater rate thanthe decrease in revenue based on the factors noteddiscussed above.

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First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services Operating Segment
First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment revenue increased $38.0$53.8 million in fiscal 20122014, a 10.1%11.7% increase compared to fiscal 20112013. This increase primarily resulted from an organic growth increase of 8.4%Revenue in fiscal 2014 was negatively impacted by 0.4% due to one less workday compared to fiscal 2013. Revenue increased organically by 9.4% due to improvements in sales representative productivity and improved customer retention. Revenue was also positively impacted by 0.4% due to one more workdayproductivity. Acquisitions resulted in fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 2011. The remaining 1.3% representsrevenue growth derived through acquisitions.of 2.7%.
Cost of first aid, safety and fire protection services increased $15.6$27.9 million, or 7.1%10.7%, in fiscal 20122014, due primarily to increased First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment volume. Gross margin for the First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment is defined as revenue less cost of goods, warehouse expenses, service expenses and training expenses. The gross margin as a percent of revenue was 42.9%43.8% for fiscal 20122014 compared to 41.3%43.3% in fiscal 20112013. This increase isThe margin increased due to an increase in revenue for the reasons noted above and improved capacity utilization from themix of higher revenue levels.gross margin revenue.
Selling and administrative expenses increased by $8.7$20.1 million, or 6.5%12.8%, in fiscal 20122014 compared to fiscal 20112013 primarily due to an increase in labor and other employee-partner related expenses. However, sellingSelling and administrative expenses as a percent of revenue, at 34.5%34.3%, decreasedincreased from 35.6%33.9% in fiscal 20112013. Revenue grew atThe fiscal 2013 percentage was positively impacted by approximately 20 basis points from a faster rate than selling and administrative expenses due to improvements in sales representative productivity and cost control initiatives.gain on sale of stock of an equity method investment.
Income before income taxes for the First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment was $35.1$49.0 million in fiscal 20122014, an increase of $5.9 million, or 13.6%, compared to $21.5 millionfiscal 2013. Income before income taxes as a percent of revenue, at 9.5%, increased from 9.4% in fiscal 20112013. This increase in income before income taxes was primarily due to the increase in First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment revenue and improved capacity utilization from the higher revenue levels.


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Document Management Services Operating Segment
On April 30, 2014, Cintas completed its partnership transaction with the shareholders of Shred-it to combine Cintas’ document destruction business with Shred-it’s document destruction business. Under the agreement, Cintas and Shred-it each contributed its document destruction business to a newly formed partnership. Please see Note 9 entitled Acquisitions and Deconsolidation of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" for additional information on the transaction.
Document Management Services operating segment revenue increased $18.8$8.0 million for fiscal 20122014, or 5.8%2.3%, over fiscal 20112013. This increase primarily resulted from an organic growth increase of 2.1%. Revenue in fiscal 2014was also positivelynegatively impacted by 0.4% due to one moreless workday in fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 20112013. The remaining 3.3% increase represents growth derived mainly through acquisitions. This operating segment derives a portion of its revenue from the sale of shredded paper to paper recyclers.  The average price from these paper sales decreasedRevenue increased organically by approximately 6% in fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 2011,6.6% due to decreases in recycled paper prices.  This decrease resulted in lower recycled paper revenue.increased document imaging and retention services volume. Revenue decreased 3.9% due to the deconsolidation of the shredding business as a result of the shredding transaction.
Cost of document management services increased $16.9$7.9 million, or 10.8%4.2%, for fiscal 20122014 mostly due to increased Document Management Services operating segment volume. Gross margin for the Document Management Services operating segment is defined as revenue less production and service costs. The gross margin as a percent of revenue decreased from 51.3%47.0% in fiscal 20112013 to 49.1%46.0% in fiscal 20122014. This decrease iswas due to lower document destruction revenue as a drop inresult of lower recycled paper prices and an increase in energy-related costs in fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 2011the deconsolidation of the shredding business.
Selling and administrative expenses increased $7.0$7.1 million, or 4.8%, in fiscal 20122014 over fiscal 20112013. This increase iswas primarily due to an increase in labor and other employee-partner related expenses. However, these expenses
In fiscal 2014, the Company realized a $106.4 million gain on deconsolidation of the shredding business. In addition, as a percentresult of revenue, at 41.4%, decreased from 41.7% in fiscal 2011. This decrease is duethe shredding transaction, the Company recorded an asset impairment charge of $16.1 million and other transaction costs of $28.5 million. The impairment charge was related to the revenue growing atabandonment of information systems assets that were not contributed to the partnership and cannot be used by the Company for other purposes. The other transaction costs consisted of the following: $4.7 million of professional and legal fees; $0.7 million of employee termination benefit costs; $12.4 million of stock compensation expense resulting from the immediate vesting of Cintas stock options and awards of employees contributed to the partnership; a faster rate than$4.2 million charge for information systems contracts for which no future economic benefit exists; and $6.5 million of incremental profit sharing and employee compensation resulting from the expenses due to cost control initiatives, lower bad debt expensegain net of the impairment charge and lower amortization expense related to acquisition related intangible assets.other transaction costs.
Income before income taxes for the Document Management Services operating segment was $26.0$70.7 million, a decreasean increase of $5.1$54.9 million compared to fiscal 20112013. Income before income taxes, at 7.6%19.8% of the operating segment's revenue, decreasedincreased from 9.7%4.5% in fiscal 20112013. This decreaseincrease is primarily a result of the increase inimpacts of the cost of document management services and selling and administrative expenses, as discussed above.shredding transaction previously described.

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Fiscal 20112013 Compared to Fiscal 20102012
Fiscal 20112013 total revenue was $3.8$4.3 billion, an increase of 7.4%5.2% compared to fiscal 2010. Total revenue increased organically2012. The increase primarily resulted from an organic growth increase of 4.9%. Revenue in fiscal 2013 was negatively impacted by 5.1%.0.4% due to one less workday compared to fiscal 2012. The remaining 2.3%0.7% increase represents growth derived through acquisitions in our Document Management Services operating segment, our First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment and our Rental Uniforms and Ancillary ProductsDocument Management Services operating segment.segment during the year. Organic growth by quarter is shown in the table below. Organic growth percentages have been adjusted for the appropriate number of workdays, by quarter and for the year, where applicable.
 Organic Growth
  
First Quarter Ending August 31, 201020122.83.2%
Second Quarter Ending November 30, 201020124.23.4%
Third Quarter Ending February 28, 201120135.56.9%
Fourth Quarter Ending May 31, 201120138.06.2%
  
For the Fiscal Year Ending May 31, 201120135.14.9%

Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment revenue consists predominantly of revenue derived from the rental of corporate identity uniforms and other garments, including flame resistant clothing, and the rental and/or sale of mats, mops, shop towels, restroom supplies and other rental services. Revenue from the Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment increased 4.8%4.5% compared to fiscal 2010. Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment2012. The increase resulted from an organic growth increase in revenue increased organically by 3.3% in fiscal 2011.of 4.9%. This organic increase in the Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment revenue was primarily due to improvements in sales representative productivity. Generally, sales productivity improvements are the result of increased tenure and improved customer retention. The remaining revenue growthtraining, which result in a higher number of 1.5%products and services sold. Revenue in fiscal 2013 was negatively impacted by 0.4% due to acquisitions made in this operating segment.one less workday compared to fiscal 2012.
Other Services revenue, consisting of revenue from the reportable operating segments of Uniform Direct Sales, First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services and Document Management Services, increased 14.3%6.9% compared to fiscal 2010.2012. The increase primarily resulted from an organic growth increase of 9.8%4.9%, which was due to improved sales representative productivity, improved account retentionincreased customer orders for uniforms and an increaseseveral large customer uniform roll-outs, slightly offset by a decrease in the average selling price of recycled paper. The remaining 4.5% representsRevenue increased 2.4% as a result of growth derived through acquisitions in our Document Management Services operating segment and our First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment and our Document Management Services operating segment during fiscal 2011.2013. Revenue in fiscal 2013 was negatively impacted by 0.4% due to one less workday compared to fiscal 2012.

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Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products increased 5.6%6.5% compared to fiscal 2010.2012. Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products consists primarily of production expenses, delivery expenses and the amortization of in service inventory, including uniforms, mats, mops, shop towels and other ancillary items. The cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products increase compared to fiscal 20102012 was due to increased Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment sales volume.
Cost of other services increased 11.8%8.2% compared to fiscal 2010.2012. Cost of other services consists primarily of cost of goods sold (predominantly uniforms and first aid products), delivery expenses and distribution expenses in the Uniform Direct Sales operating segment, the First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment and the Document Management Services operating segment. The increase from fiscal 20102012 was due to increased Other Services sales volume.
Selling and administrative expenses increased $82.6$22.9 million, or 7.6%1.9%, compared to fiscal 2010. Labor2012 due to increases in labor and payroll taxother employee-partner related expenses. However, selling and administrative expenses increased $47.5 million compared to fiscal 2010 primarily as a resultpercent of revenue, at 28.3%, decreased from 29.2% in fiscal 2012 due to improvements in sales representative productivity, cost control initiatives, the gain on the sale of stock of an increase in the numberequity method investment and lower amortization of sales representatives. In addition, bad debt expense increased $6.7 million due to a slight deterioration in the aging of receivables and professional services increased $10.9 million due to costsintangible assets related to our enterprise-wide system conversion.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2010, Cintas and the plaintiffs involved in the litigation, Paul Veliz, et al. v. Cintas Corporation, reached a settlement in principle. The pre-tax impact, net of insurance proceeds, was approximately $19.5 million. This settlement is more fully described in Note 12 entitled Litigation and Other Contingencies of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements." During the second quarter of fiscal 2010, Cintas had legal settlements that totaled $4.0 million, net of insurance proceeds. None of these settlements were significant individually. These settlements included litigation related to multiple subjects including employment practices and insurance coverage.prior year acquisitions.
Operating income of $440.3$565.2 million in fiscal 20112013 increased $49.5$25.6 million, or 12.7%4.7%, compared to fiscal 2010.2012. This increase was primarily due to increased revenue in fiscal 2011,2013, improved capacity utilization and revenue growing at a faster rate than the legal settlements that occurred in the prior fiscal year.selling and administrative expenses.

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Net interest expense (interest expense less interest income) increased $0.8decreased $3.4 million from fiscal 2010.2012. This increasedecrease was due to a $1.1the maturity of the $225.0 million increase in interest expense caused by higher levelsaggregate principal amount of borrowings in fiscal 2011 compared to fiscal 2010,6.0% senior notes on June 1, 2012, offset by a $0.3the issuance of $250.0 million increaseaggregate principal amount of 3.25% senior notes due 2022 in interest income.the first quarter of fiscal 2013.
Income before income taxes was $392.7$499.9 million, a 14.2%6.2% increase compared to fiscal 2010.2012. This change reflects the increase in operating income offset by the increase inand lower net interest expense described above.
Cintas' effective tax rate of 36.9% in fiscal 2013 was 37.1% forconsistent to the fiscal 2011 as compared to 37.3% and 37.4% for fiscal 2010 and 2009, respectively2012 effective tax rate of 36.8% (also see Note 78 entitled Income Taxes of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" for more information on income taxes).
Net income for fiscal 20112013 of $247.0$315.4 million was a 14.5%6.0% increase compared to fiscal 2010, and diluted2012. This increase was primarily due to the 5.2% growth in revenue. The impact of the increase in revenue was partially offset by one fewer workday in fiscal 2013 compared to fiscal 2012. Diluted earnings per share of $1.68$2.52 was a 20.0%an 11.0% increase compared to fiscal 2010. These changes reflect the items described above.2012. The increase in diluted earnings per share of 20.0% is higher than the 14.5% increase in net income due to the impacta decrease in weighted average common stock outstanding as a result of Cintas purchasing 15.48.4 million shares of its common stock under the October 18, 2011 share buyback program during fiscal 2011.2013 and the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012.
Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products Operating Segment
As discussed above, Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment revenue increased $122.9$132.3 million, or 4.8%4.5%, and the cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products increased $80.9$107.7 million, or 5.6%6.5%. The operating segment's fiscal 20112013 gross margin was 43.2%42.3% of revenue compared to 43.6%43.4% in fiscal 2010.2012. The reductiondecrease in gross margin as a percent of revenue over fiscal 20102012 was primarily due to a 15 basis point increasehigher material cost associated with new customer accounts which requires increased in maintenanceservice inventory, costs associated with route expansion and a 15 basis point increase in energy-related costs, which include natural gas, electric and gas.$1.6 million write-off of a garment processing system.
Selling and administrative expenses for the Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment increased $36.1$1.0 million in fiscal 20112013 compared to fiscal 20102012 primarily due to increases in labor and other employee-partner related expenses, offset by a gain on the sale of stock of an increase inequity method investment and lower amortization of intangible assets related to prior year acquisitions. However, selling labor due to the addition of sales representatives. The sales representatives were primarily added during the third quarter of fiscal 2010 to grow revenue in the operating segment. Selling and administrative expenses as a percent of revenue, at 30.5%27.4%, slightly decreased from 30.6%28.6% in fiscal 2010.2012. This slight decrease as a percent of revenue was primarily due to higher volume.Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment revenue from greater sales representative productivity in fiscal 2013 compared to fiscal 2012.
Income before income taxes increased $3.0$23.5 million to $339.6$453.0 million for the Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment for fiscal 20112013 compared to fiscal 2010.2012. Income before income taxes as a percent of revenue, at 14.9%, increased from 14.7% in fiscal 2012. This increase in income before income taxes is primarily due to therevenue increasing at a faster rate of 4.5% compared to a 4.4% increase in revenue offset by the increaseoperating expenses. Revenue grew at a faster rate due primarily to improvements in sellingsales representative productivity and administrative expenses discussed above.improved customer retention.

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Uniform Direct Sales Operating Segment
Uniform Direct Sales operating segment revenue increased $32.9$27.3 million, or 8.5%6.3%, compared to fiscal 2010.2012 due to increased customer orders for uniforms and several large customer uniform roll-outs. Cost of uniform direct sales increased $22.7$22.0 million, or 8.4%7.2%, compared to fiscal 2010.2012. The gross margin as a percent of revenue was 30.2%29.3% for fiscal 2011, which is relatively consistent2013 compared to 29.9% in fiscal 2012. This decrease in gross margin as a percent of revenue over fiscal 2012 was due to a less profitable mix of products being sold and costs incurred in conjunction with the 30.1%large customer uniform roll-outs that occurred in fiscal 2010.2013.
Selling and administrative expenses increased $2.0$1.2 million, or 2.6%1.4%, in fiscal 20112013 compared to fiscal 2010. Selling2012 primarily due to increases in labor and other employee-partner related expenses. However, selling and administrative expenses as a percent of revenue, at 18.7%17.7%, decreased from 19.7%18.6% in fiscal 2010. This decrease in selling and administrative expenses as a percent of revenue was2012 due to the selling and administrative expenses being relatively consistent with fiscal 2010 while revenue increased by 8.5%.an increase in Uniform Direct Sales operating segment sales volume.
Income before income taxes was $48.3$53.2 million in fiscal 2011,2013, an increase of $8.2$4.2 million, or 20.3%8.6%, compared to fiscal 2010. The2012. Income before income taxes as a percent of revenue, at 11.5%, increased from 11.3% in fiscal 2012. This increase in income before income taxes is primarily due to therevenue increasing at a faster rate of 6.3% compared to a 6.0% increase in operating expenses, due to improved capacity utilization from the higher revenue while keeping selling and administrative expenses relatively consistent.levels.

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First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services Operating Segment
First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment revenue increased $39.0$44.9 million in fiscal 2011, an 11.5%2013, a 10.8% increase compared to fiscal 2010.2012. This increase primarily resulted from an organic growth increase of 7.3%, which is attributable6.8% due to improved customer retention andimprovements in sales representative productivity. The remaining 4.2% representsAcquisitions resulted in revenue growth derived through acquisitions.of 4.4%. Revenue in fiscal 2013 was negatively impacted by 0.4% due to one less workday compared to fiscal 2012.
Cost of first aid, safety and fire protection services increased $14.7$24.0 million, or 7.1%10.1%, in fiscal 2011,2013, due primarily to increased First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment volume. Gross margin for the First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment is defined as revenue less cost of goods, warehouse expenses, service expenses and training expenses. The gross margin as a percent of revenue was 41.3%43.3% for fiscal 20112013 compared to 38.9%42.9% in fiscal 2010.2012. This increase is due to an increase inhigher revenue as a result of improved sales representative productivity and improved capacity utilization.utilization from the higher revenue levels.
Selling and administrative expenses increased by $16.3$12.9 million, or 13.8%9.0%, in fiscal 20112013 compared to fiscal 20102012 primarily due to an increase in the number of sales representativeslabor and a $2.4 million increase in bad debt expense due to a slight deterioration in the aging of receivables. Sellingother employee-partner related expenses. However, selling and administrative expenses as a percent of revenue, at 35.6%33.9%, increaseddecreased from 34.9%34.5% in fiscal 2010.2012 due to revenue growing at a faster rate than selling and administrative expenses as a result of improvements in sales representative productivity.
Income before income taxes for the First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment was $21.5$43.1 million in fiscal 20112013, an increase of $8.0 million, or 22.6%, compared to $13.4 millionfiscal 2012. Income before income taxes as a percent of revenue, at 9.4%, increased from 8.5% in fiscal 2010.2012. This increase in income before income taxes was primarily due to the increase in First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment revenue and improved capacity utilization.revenue.
Document Management Services Operating Segment
Document Management Services operating segment revenue increased $68.3$9.9 million for fiscal 2011,2013, or 27.0%2.9%, over fiscal 2010.2012. This increase primarily resulted from acquisitions, which accounted for revenue growth of 2.9%. Revenue in fiscal 2013 was negatively impacted by 0.4% due to one less workday compared to fiscal 2012. The remaining 0.4% represents an organic increase of 15.3%. The organic increase is primarily due to the sale of destruction services to new customers and an increase in recycled paper revenue.growth increase. This operating segment derives a portion of its revenue from the sale of shredded paper to paper recyclers. The average selling price from these paper sales increaseddecreased by approximately 31%19% in fiscal 20112013 compared to fiscal 2010. Excluding2012, due to decreases in recycled paper revenue, this operating segment revenue grew 8.2% organically compared to fiscal 2010. Acquisitions accounted for revenue growth of 11.7%.prices. This decrease resulted in lower recycled paper revenue.
Cost of document management services increased $33.3$12.3 million, or 27.1%7.1%, for fiscal 20112013 primarily due to increased Document Management Services operating segment volume. Gross margin for the Document Management Services operating segment is defined as revenue less production and service costs. The gross margin as a percent of revenue was 51.3% for fiscal 2011, which is relatively consistent with the gross margin of 51.4%decreased from 49.1% in fiscal 2010.2012 to 47.0% in fiscal 2013. This decrease is due to the lower recycled paper revenue as discussed above.
Selling and administrative expenses increased $28.2$7.8 million, or 5.5%, in fiscal 20112013 over fiscal 2010.2012. This increase is primarily due to an increase in the number of sales representatives. Sellinglabor and administrative expenses as a percent of revenue was 41.7% for fiscal 2011, which is consistent with the 41.8% in fiscal 2010.other employee-partner related expenses.
Income before income taxes for the Document Management Services operating segment was $31.1$15.8 million, an increasea decrease of $6.8$10.1 million compared to fiscal 2010.2012. Income before income taxes, was 9.7%at 4.5% of the operating segment's revenue, which is consistent with 9.6%decreased from 7.6% in fiscal 2010.

2012. This decrease is primarily a result of the lower recycled paper revenue, as discussed above.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources
The following is a summary of our cash flows and cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of and for the fiscal years ending May 31:
(In thousands)2012 20112014 2013
      
Net cash provided by operating activities$469,862
 $340,886
$607,969
 $552,748
Net cash used in investing activities$(104,294) $(298,593)$(16,543) $(284,181)
Net cash used in financing activities$(460,575) $(20,038)$(429,735) $(256,058)
      
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period$339,825
 $438,106
$513,288
 $352,273
Marketable securities at the end of the period$
 $87,220
$
 $5,680

The cash,Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as of May 31, 20122014, and May 31, 2013 include $51.8$40.2 million and $50.7 million that is located outside of the United States. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, Cintas repatriated approximately $110 million of cash from foreign subsidiaries. We expect to use the remainingthese amounts located outside of the U.S. to fund our international operations and international expansion activities. No marketable securities were outstanding at May 31, 2012. We believe that our investment policy pertaining to marketable securities is conservative. The primary criterion used in making investment decisions is the preservation of principal, while earning an attractive yield.
Cash flows provided by operating activities have historically supplied us with a significant source of liquidity. We generally use these cash flows to fund most, if not all, of our operations and expansion activities and dividends on our common stock. We may also use cash flows provided by operating activities, as well as proceeds from long-term debt and short-term borrowings, to fund growth and expansion opportunities, as well as other cash requirements such as the repurchase of our common stock.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $469.9$608.0 million for fiscal 20122014, an increase of $129.0$55.2 million compared to fiscal 20112013. Along with the increase in net income, the decreasecash flow was positively impacted by changes in inventory during the thirduniforms and fourth quarters of fiscal 2012 also had a positive impact on our operating cash flow. In addition, although accounts receivable increased on increased revenue, the average accounts receivable collection period at May 31, 2012 improved to 40 days compared to 42 days at May 31, 2011.other rental items in service, accrued compensation and related liabilities, and accrued liabilities.
Net cash used in investing activities includes capital expenditureswas $16.5 million and cash paid$284.2 million for acquisitions of businesses.fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively. Capital expenditures were $160.8$145.6 million and $182.6$196.5 million for fiscal 20122014 and fiscal 20112013, respectively. These capital expenditures primarily related to expansion efforts in the Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products and Document Management Services operating segments and to our enterprise-wide system conversion. Capital expenditures for fiscal 20122014 included $107.2$94.2 million for the Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment and $33.2$34.4 million for the Document Management Services operating segment. Cash paid for acquisitions of businesses was $24.9$33.4 million and $171.6$69.4 million for fiscal 20122014 and fiscal 20112013, respectively. The acquisitions in fiscal 20122014 and 2013 occurred in our Document Management Services, First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services and Rental Uniforms and Ancillary ProductsDocument Management Services operating segments. TheOn April 30, 2014, Cintas completed its previously announced partnership transaction with the shareholders of Shred-it to combine Cintas’ document destruction business with Shred-it’s document destruction business. In addition to its 42% ownership of the partnership, Cintas received $180.0 million in cash at the closing of the transaction. Net cash used in investing activities for capital expendituresfiscal 2014 and acquisitions was offset by2013 also includes net proceeds from the redemptionpurchases of marketable securities and investments of $79.4$11.7 million in fiscal 2012 and $60.7$17.0 million, in fiscal 2011.respectively.
Net cash used in financing activities was $460.6$429.7 million and $20.0$256.1 million for fiscal 20122014 and 20112013, respectively. We completed the May 2, 2005 share buyback program by purchasing 7.7 million shares of Cintas common stock for a total of $202.1 million by the end of September 30, 2010. On October 26, 2010, we announced that the Board of Directors authorized an additional $500.0 million share buyback program at market prices. Beginning in April 2011, under the October 26, 2010 share buyback program, we purchased 7.7 million shares of Cintas common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $240.5 million, which resulted in a total of $442.5 million of Cintas common stock being repurchased through May 31, 2011. We completed the October 26, 2010 share buyback program by purchasing an additional 8.1 million shares of Cintas common stock in June and July 2011 for an aggregate purchase price of $259.5 million. From the inception of the October 26, 2010 share buyback program through July 29, 2011, Cintas purchased a total of 15.8 million shares of Cintas common stock at an average price of $31.70 per share for a total purchase price of $500.0 million. On October 18, 2011, we announced that the Board of Directors authorized a new $500.0 million share buyback program at market prices.program. Beginning in April 2012, under the October 18, 2011 share buyback program, through May 31, 2012,2013, Cintas has purchased a total of approximately 3.38.4 million shares of Cintas common stock at an average price of $39.10$40.23 per share for a total purchase price of $129.6$337.5 million. In July 2012, we purchased 0.6 million shares of Cintas stock for $23.7 million. From the inception of the October 18, 2011 share buyback program through July 30, 2012, Cintas has purchased a total of 3.9 million shares of Cintas common stock at an average price

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of $38.86 per share for a total purchase price of $153.3 million. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2012,2013, Cintas acquired approximately 99,0000.2 million shares of Cintas common stock in trade for employee payroll taxes due on restricted stock awards that vested during the fiscal year. These shares were acquired at an average price of $32.05$38.04 per share.share for a total purchase price of $7.7 million. During fiscal 2014, under the October 18, 2011 share buyback program, Cintas purchased a total of 3.3 million shares of Cintas common stock at an average price of $48.87 per share for a total purchase price of $162.5 million. These purchases completed the October 18, 2011 share buyback program. On July 30, 2013, Cintas announced that the Board of Directors approved an additional share buyback program of $500.0 million. The July 30, 2013 buyback program does not have an expiration date. Beginning in April 2014, under the July 30, 2013 program, through May 31, 2014, Cintas purchased a total of 3.3 million shares of Cintas stock at an average price of $59.72 per share for a total purchase price of $199.5 million. Under the July 30, 2013 program, through July 30, 2014 Cintas has purchased a total of 4.1 million shares of Cintas common stock at an average price of $60.15 per share for a total purchase price of $245.2 million. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2014, Cintas acquired 0.2 million shares of Cintas common stock in trade for employee payroll taxes due on restricted stock awards that vested during the fiscal year. These shares were acquired at an average price of $50.45 per share for a total purchase price of $8.6 million.

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We paid an annual cash dividend of $70.8$93.3 million, or $0.54$0.77 per share, in December 2011.2013. On a per share basis, this dividend is an increase of 10.2%20.3% over the dividend paid in fiscal 2011.2013. This marks the 2931thst consecutive year that Cintas has increased its annual dividend, every year since going public in 1983.
As of May 31, 20122014, we had $1,275.0$1,300.0 million aggregate principal amount in fixed rate senior notes outstanding with maturities ranging from 20122016 to 2036. On May 18, 2011, Cintas issued $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2016 bearing an interest rate of 2.85% and an additional $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2021 bearing an interest rate of 4.30%. The interest on both tranches of these senior notes are paid semi-annually. The net proceeds generated from the offerings were used to repay our outstanding commercial paper borrowings, purchase shares of Cintas common stock under the October 26, 2010 share buyback program and other general corporate purchases. As of May 31, 2012, we also had outstanding $225.0 million of 10-year senior notes issued in fiscal 2002 at a rate of 6.0%, $250.0 million of 30-year senior notes issued in fiscal 2007 at a rate of 6.15% and $300.0 million of 10-year senior notes issued in fiscal 2008 at a rate of 6.125%. During fiscal 2010, Cintas initiated a $7.5 million loan with PIDC Regional Center, LP for funding related to a facility being built in Philadelphia. It is a 5-year note with a 2.75% interest rate.
On June 1, 2012, Cintas repaid at maturity $225.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.00% senior notes due 2012. Subsequently, onOn June 5, 2012, Cintas issued $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due June 1, 2022. These senior notes bear interest at a rate of 3.25% paid semi-annually beginning December 1, 2012. The net proceeds generated from the offering will be($25.0 million) were used for general corporate purposes.

As of May 31, 2014, we also had outstanding $250.0 million of 30-year senior notes issued in fiscal 2007 at a rate of 6.15%, $300.0 million of 10-year senior notes issued in fiscal 2008 at a rate of 6.125%, $250.0 million of 5-year senior notes issued in fiscal 2011 at a rate of 2.85% and $250.0 million of 10-year senior notes issued in 2011 at a rate of 4.30%. During fiscal 2014, Cintas repaid a $7.5 million 5-year loan that was issued in 2009 for funding the construction of a facility.
Cintas' commercial paper program has a capacity of $300.0 million that is fully supported by a backup revolving credit facility through a credit agreement with its banking group. This revolving credit facility has an accordion feature that allows for a maximum borrowing capacity of $450.0 million. The revolving credit facility was amended on October 7, 2011,May 29, 2014 to extend thethat maturity date from September 26, 2014 to October 6, 2016 to improveMay 28, 2019, to adjust the applicable margin used to calculate the interest rate payable on any outstanding loans, and to adjust the facility fee payable under the agreement and to replace the financial covenant regarding Cintas' net funded indebtedness to total capitalization with a requirement to maintain a leverage ratio of consolidated indebtedness to consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (debt to EBITDA) of no more than 3.5 to 1.0.agreement. We believe that this program, along with cash generated from operations, will be adequate to provide necessary funding for our future cash requirements. No commercial paper or borrowings on our revolving credit facility were outstanding at May 31, 20122014 or 20112013.
Cintas has certain covenants related to debt agreements. These covenants limit our ability to incur certain liens, to engage in sale-leaseback transactions and to merge, consolidate or sell all or substantially all of Cintas' assets. These covenants also require Cintas to maintain certain debt to EBITDAearnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) and interest coverage ratios. Cross-default provisions exist between certain debt instruments. If a default of a significant covenant were to occur, the default could result in an acceleration of the maturity of the indebtedness, impair liquidity and limit the ability to raise future capital. As of May 31, 20122014, Cintas was in compliance with all significant debt covenants.
Our access to the commercial paper and long-term debt markets has historically provided us with sources of liquidity. We do not anticipate having difficulty in obtaining financing from those markets in the future in view of our favorable experiences in the debt markets in the recent past. Our ability to continue to access the commercial paper and long-term debt markets on favorable interest rate and other terms will depend, to a significant degree, on the ratings assigned by the credit rating agencies to our indebtedness. As of May 31, 20122014, our ratings were as follows:
Rating Agency Outlook Commercial Paper Long-term Debt
       
Standard & Poor's StablePositive A-2 BBB+
Moody's Investors Service Stable P-1 A2

In the event that the ratings of our commercial paper or our outstanding long-term debt issues were substantially lowered or withdrawn for any reason, or if the ratings assigned to any new issue of long-term debt securities were significantly lower than those noted above, particularly if we no longer had investment grade ratings, our ability to access the debt markets may be adversely affected. In addition, in such a case, our cost of funds for new issues of commercial paper and long-term debt would be higher than our cost of funds would have been had the ratings of those new issues been at or above the level of the ratings noted above. The rating agency ratings are not recommendations to buy, sell or hold our commercial paper or debt securities. Each rating may be subject to revision or withdrawal at

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any time by the assigning rating organization and should be evaluated independently of any other rating. Moreover, each credit rating is specific to the security to which it applies.
To monitor our credit rating and our capacity for long-term financing, we consider various qualitative and quantitative factors. One such factor is the ratio of our total debt to EBITDA. For the purpose of this calculation, debt is defined as the sum of short-term borrowings, long-term debt due within one year, obligations under capital leases due in one year, long-term debt and long-term obligations under capital leases.

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Long-Term Contractual Obligations
Payments Due by Period
(In thousands)Payments Due by PeriodTotal 
One year
or less
 
Two to
three years
 
Four to
five years
 
After five
years
Total 
One year
or less
 
Two to
three years
 
Four to
five years
 
After five
years
         
         
Long-term debt (1)
$1,284,802
 $225,636
 $8,690
 $250,403
 $800,073
$1,300,980
 $503
 $250,403
 $300,074
 $750,000
Operating leases (2)
187,519
 36,887
 55,883
 34,587
 60,162
184,539
 35,263
 54,468
 34,417
 60,391
Interest payments (3)
616,373
 55,158
 109,852
 93,307
 358,056
588,837
 64,156
 120,087
 82,781
 321,813
Interest swap agreements
 
 
 
 
Unconditional purchase obligations
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Total long-term contractual cash obligations$2,088,694
 $317,681
 $174,425
 $378,297
 $1,218,291
$2,074,356
 $99,922
 $424,958
 $417,272
 $1,132,204

Cintas also makes payments to defined contribution plans. The amount of contributions made to the defined contribution plans are at the discretion of the Board of Directors of Cintas. Future contributions are expected to increase approximately 3% to 5% annually. Based on that increase, payments duebe $41.4 million in onethe next year, or less would be $28.0$88.3 million in the next two to three years, would be $60.4and $96.2 million andin the next four to five years would be $66.6 million. Payments for years thereafter are expected to continue increasing by approximately 5% each year.years.
(1) 
Long-term debt primarily consists of $1,275.0$1,300.0 million in senior notes. Referencenotes (reference Note 56 entitled Long-Term Debt and Derivatives of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" for a detailed discussion of long-term debt.debt).
(2) 
Operating leases consist primarily of operational facility leases.
(3) 
Interest payments could include interest on both fixed and variable rate debt. As of May 31, 2012,2014, Cintas did not have commercial paper outstanding, and therefore did not have any variable rate debt. Rates have been assumed to remain constant in fiscal 2013, increase 75 basis points in both fiscal 2014 and 2015, increase 100 basis points in both fiscal 2016 and 2017 and increase a total of 150 basis points beyond fiscal 2017.
Other Commitments
Amount of Commitment Expiration per Period
(In thousands)Amount of Commitment Expiration per PeriodTotal 
One year
or less
 
Two to
three years
 
Four to
five years
 
After five
Years
Total 
One year
or less
 
Two to
three years
 
Four to
five years
 
After five
Years
         
         
Lines of credit (1)
$299,916
 $
 $
 $299,916
 $
$299,916
 $
 $
 $299,916
 $
Standby letters of credit (2)
85,716
 85,716
 
 
 
85,115
 85,115
 
 
 
Guarantees
 
 
 
 
Standby repurchase obligations
 
 
 
 
Other commercial commitments
 
 
 
 
Total other commitments$385,632
 $85,716
 $
 $299,916
 $
$385,031
 $85,115
 $
 $299,916
 $

(1) 
Back-up facility for the commercial paper program (reference Note 56 entitled Long-Term Debt and Derivatives of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" for further discussion).
(2) 
Support certain outstanding debt (reference Note 56 entitled Long-Term Debt and Derivatives of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements"), self-insured workers' compensation and general liability insurance programs.
Inflation and Changing Prices
Changes in wages, benefits and energy costs have the potential to materially impact Cintas' consolidated financial results. Management believes inflation has not had a material impact on Cintas' consolidated financial condition or a negative impact on results of operations.

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Litigation and Other Contingencies
Cintas is subject to legal proceedings and claims arising from the ordinary course of its business, including personal injury, customer contract, environmental and employment claims. In the opinion of management, the aggregate liability, if any, with respect to such ordinary course of business actions will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position or results of operations of Cintas. Cintas is party to additional litigation not considered in the ordinary course of business. Please refer to "Part I, Item 3. Legal Proceedings" and Note 1213 entitled Litigation and Other Contingencies of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" for a detailed discussion of certain specific litigation.
New Accounting Standards
In June 2011,February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)("FASB") issued new guidance on the presentationAccounting Standards Update ("ASU")2013-02, "Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of other comprehensive income. The new guidance eliminates the option to present componentsAmounts Reclassified Out of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in shareholders' equity andAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income." ASU 2013-02 requires an entity to present either one continuous(either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes) the effects on the line items of net income andof significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income or two separate, but consecutive, statements.if the item reclassified is required under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For reclassification items not required under GAAP to be reclassified directly to net income in their entirety in the same reporting period, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures currently required under GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. The Company adopted ASU 2013-02 effective June 1, 2013. See Note 14 entitled Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) of "Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements" for details of required disclosure.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)" to clarify revenue recognition principles. This new guidance is intended to improve disclosure requirements and enhance the comparability of revenue recognition practices. Improved disclosures under the amended guidance relate to the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue that is recognized from contracts with customers. This guidance will be effective for Cintas for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending May 31, 2013,reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and iswill be required to be applied retrospectively. Cintas does not expectWe are currently evaluating the adoption ofimpact that this guidance towill have a material impact on itsour consolidated financial statements.

In September 2011, the FASB issued new guidance with respect to the annual goodwill impairment test, which adds a qualitative assessment that allows companies to determine whether they need to perform the two-step impairment test.  The objective of the guidance is to simplify how companies test goodwill for impairment and, more specifically, to reduce the cost and complexity of performing the goodwill impairment test. The guidance may change how the goodwill impairment test is performed, but should not change the timing or measurement of goodwill impairments. The qualitative screen is effective for companies with fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted for all companies. Cintas will consider the new guidance in performing its annual goodwill impairment test; however, it was not early adopted in fiscal 2012.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of Cintas' consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)GAAP requires management to make estimates and judgments that have a significant effect on the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. These critical accounting policies should be read in conjunction with Note 1 entitled Significant Accounting Policies of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements." Significant changes, estimates or assumptions related to any of the following critical accounting policies could possibly have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
Revenue recognition
Rental revenue, which is recorded in the Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment, is recognized when services are performed. Other services revenue, which is recorded in the Uniform Direct Sales, First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services and Document Management Services operating segments, is recognized when either services are performed or when products are shipped and the title and risks of ownership pass to the customer.
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Cintas establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts. This allowance includes an estimate based on historical rates of collectabilitycollections and allowances for specific accounts identified as uncollectible. The allowance that is an estimate based on the company's historical rates of collectabilitycollections is recorded for overdue amounts, beginning with a nominal percentage and increasing substantially as the account ages. The amount provided as the account ages will differ slightly between the Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment and the three other operating segments because of differences in customers served and the nature of each operating segment.
Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market. Cintas applies a commonly accepted practice of using inventory turns to apply variances between actual and standard costs to the inventory balances. The judgments and estimates used to calculate inventory turns will have an impact on the valuation of inventories at the lower of cost

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or market. An inventory obsolescence reserve is determined by specific identification, as well as an estimate based on the company's historical rates of obsolescence.


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Uniforms and other rental items in service
Uniforms and other rental items in service are valued at cost less amortization, calculated using the straight-line method. Uniforms in service (other than cleanroom and flame resistant clothing) are amortized over their useful life of 18 months. Other rental items, including shop towels, mats, mops, cleanroom garments, flame resistant clothing, linens and restroom dispensers, are amortized over their useful lives, which range from 8 to 4860 months. The amortization rates used are based on industry experience, Cintas' specific experience and wear tests performed by Cintas. These factors are critical to determining the amount of in service inventory that is presented in the consolidated financial statements.
Property and equipment
Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets based on industry and company specific experience, which is typically 30 to 40 years for buildings, 5 to 20 years for building improvements, 3 to 10 years for equipment and 2 to 15 years for leasehold improvements. When events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of long-lived assets may not be recoverable, the estimated undiscounted future cash flows are compared to the carrying amount of the assets. If the estimated undiscounted future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the assets, an impairment loss is recorded based on the excess of the carrying amount of the assets over their respective fair values. Fair value is generally determined by discounted cash flows or based on prices of similar assets, as appropriate. Long-lived
Investments
Investments consists primarily of cash surrender value of life insurance policies and equity method investments. In general, equity method investments are initially measured at cost. However, an equity method investment resulting from a transaction in which a controlled group of assets that constitutes a business is deconsolidated is initially measured at fair value. Cintas recognizes its share of the investee’s earnings or losses in income. Cintas also adjusts its share of the investee's earnings for intra-entity transactions, basis differences, investee capital transactions and other comprehensive income. Equity method investments are heldreviewed for sale are reported at the lower ofimpairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount orof the estimated fair value, less estimated costs to sell.investment might not be recoverable.
Goodwill and impairment
Goodwill, obtained through acquisitions of businesses, is valued at cost less any impairment. Cintas completes an annual impairment test which includesmay include an assessment of qualitative factors including, but not limited to, macroeconomic conditions, industry and market conditions, and entity specific factors such as strategies and financial performance. The test may also include the determination of the estimated fair value of itsCintas reporting units. This test includesunits via comparisons to current market values, where available, and discounted cash flow analyses. Significant assumptions may include growth rates based on historical trends and margin improvement leveraged from such growth, as well as discount rates. The methodology used is consistent with prior years. Based on the results of the annual impairment tests, Cintas was not required to recognize an impairment of goodwill for the fiscal years ended May 31, 20122014, 20112013 or 20102012. Cintas will continue to perform impairment tests as of March 1 in future years and when indicators of impairment exist.
Service contracts and other assets
Service contracts and other assets, which consist primarily of noncompete and consulting agreements obtained through acquisitions of businesses, are amortized by use of the straight-line method over the estimated lives of the agreements, which are generally 5 to 10 years. Certain noncompete agreements, as well as all service contracts, require that a valuation be determined using a discounted cash flow model. The assumptions and judgments used in these models involve estimates of cash flows and discount rates, among other factors. Because of the assumptions used to value these intangible assets, actual results over time could vary from original estimates. Impairment of service contracts and other assets is accomplished through specific identification. No impairment has been recognized by Cintas for the fiscal years ended May 31, 20122014, 20112013 or 20102012.

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Stock-based compensation
Compensation expense is recognized for all share-based payments to employees, including stock options and restricted stock awards, in the consolidated statements of income based on the fair value of the awards that are granted. The fair value of stock options is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Measured compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the related share-based compensation award. See Note 1112 entitled Stock-Based Compensation of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" for further information.
Litigation and environmental matters
Cintas is subject to legal proceedings and claims related to environmental matters arising from the ordinary course of business. U.S. GAAP requires that a liability for contingencies be recorded when it is probable that a liability has occurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated. Significant judgment is required to determine the existence of a liability, as well as the amount to be recorded. While a significant change in assumptions and judgments could have a material impact on the amounts recorded for contingent liabilities, Cintas does not believe that they will result in a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial statements.
A detailed discussion of litigation matters is discussed in Note 1213 entitled Litigation and Other Contingencies of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements."

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Income taxes
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined by the differences between the consolidated financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. See Note 78 entitled Income Taxes of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" for the types of items that give rise to significant deferred income tax assets and liabilities. Deferred income taxes are classified as assets or liabilities based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting purposes. Deferred income taxes that are not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting are classified according to the expected reversal date. Cintas regularly reviews deferred tax assets for recoverability based upon projected future taxable income and the expected timing of the reversals of existing temporary differences. Although realization is not assured, management believes it is more likely than not that the recorded deferred tax assets, as adjusted for valuation allowances, will be realized.
Cintas is periodically reviewed by domestic and foreign tax authorities regarding the amount of taxes due. These reviews include questions regarding the timing and amount of deductions and the allocation of income among various tax jurisdictions. In evaluating the exposure associated with various filing positions, Cintas records reserves as deemed appropriate. Based on Cintas' evaluation of current tax positions, Cintas believes its tax related accruals are appropriate.


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Item 7A.  Quantitative and Qualitative DisclosureDisclosures About Market Risk
Cintas manages interest rate risk by using a combination of variable and fixed rate debt and investing in marketable securities. Earnings are affected by changes in short-term interest rates due to investments in marketable securities and money market accounts and periodic issuances of commercial paper. If short-term rates changed by one-half percent (or 50 basis points), Cintas' income before income taxes would change by approximately $0.5$0.2 million. This estimated exposure considers the effects on investments and the change in the cost of variable rate debt.investments. This analysis does not consider the effects of a change in economic activity or a change in Cintas' capital structure.
Through its foreign operations, Cintas is exposed to foreign currency risk. Foreign currency exposures arise from transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency and from foreign denominated revenue and profit translated into U.S. dollars. Foreign denominated revenue and profit represents less than 10% of Cintas' consolidated revenue and profit. Cintas periodically uses foreign currency hedges such as average rate options and forward contracts to mitigate the risk of foreign currency exchange rate movements resulting from foreign currency revenue and from international cash flows. The primary foreign currency to which Cintas is exposed is the Canadian dollar.


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Item 8.  Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Index to Consolidated Financial Statements
Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the Fiscal Years Ended May 31, 20122014, 20112013 and 20102012

  
  
  
  
  
  


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Management's Report on
Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 

To the Shareholders of Cintas Corporation:
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15(d)-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of our financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Accordingly, even an effective system of internal control over financial reporting will provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation.
With the supervision of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, management assessed our internal control over financial reporting as of May 31, 20122014. Management based its assessment on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework(1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Management's assessment included evaluation of such elements as the design and operating effectiveness of key financial reporting controls, process documentation, accounting policies and our overall control environment. This assessment is supported by testing and monitoring performed by our internal audit function.
Based on our assessment, management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of May 31, 20122014, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
We reviewed the results of management's assessment with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. Additionally, our independent registered public accounting firm, Ernst & Young LLP, independently assessed the effectiveness of Cintas Corporation's internal control over financial reporting. Ernst & Young LLP has issued an attestation report, which is included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

  
Scott D. Farmer
Chief Executive Officer
   
  
William C. Gale
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
 

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of Cintas Corporation:Corporation

We have audited Cintas Corporation'sCorporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of May 31, 2012,2014, based on criteria established inInternal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (1992 framework) (the COSO criteria). Cintas Corporation'sCorporation’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management'sManagement’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the effectiveness of the company'scompany’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company'scompany’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company'scompany’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company'scompany’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, Cintas Corporation maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of May 31, 2012,2014, based onthe COSO criteria.criteria.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Cintas Corporation as of May 31, 20122014 and 20112013 and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders'comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended May 31, 2012, of Cintas Corporation,2014 and our report dated July 30, 20122014 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

  /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Cincinnati, Ohio
July 30, 20122014




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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of Cintas Corporation:Corporation
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Cintas Corporation as of May 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended May 31, 2012.2014. Our audits also included the consolidated financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a)(2). These consolidated financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of Cintas Corporation'sCorporation’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Cintas Corporation at May 31, 20122014 and 2011,2013, and the consolidated results of theirits operations and theirits cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended May 31, 2012,2014, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Cintas Corporation'sCorporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of May 31, 2012,2014, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (1992 framework), and our report dated July 30, 20122014 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

  /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Cincinnati, Ohio
July 30, 20122014


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Consolidated
Statements of Income
          
Fiscal Years Ended May 31,Fiscal Years Ended May 31,
(In thousands except per share data)2012 2011 20102014 2013 2012
          
Revenue:          
Rental uniforms and ancillary products$2,912,261
 $2,692,248
 $2,569,357
$3,223,930
 $3,044,587
 $2,912,261
Other services1,189,739
 1,118,136
 977,982
1,327,882
 1,271,884
 1,189,739
4,102,000
 3,810,384
 3,547,339
4,551,812
 4,316,471
 4,102,000
Costs and expenses:          
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products1,648,551
 1,530,456
 1,449,576
1,829,427
 1,756,297
 1,648,551
Cost of other services714,841
 670,641
 599,946
807,999
 773,107
 714,841
Selling and administrative expenses1,198,981
 1,168,944
 1,086,359
1,302,752
 1,221,856
 1,198,981
Legal settlements, net of insurance proceeds
 
 23,529
Restructuring credits
 
 (2,880)
Shredding transaction asset impairment charge16,143
 
 
Shredding transaction costs28,481
 
 
Operating income567,010
 565,211
 539,627
          
Operating income539,627
 440,343
 390,809
Gain on deconsolidation of Shredding106,441
 
 
          
Interest income(1,942) (2,030) (1,695)(229) (409) (1,942)
Interest expense70,625
 49,704
 48,612
65,822
 65,712
 70,625
          
Income before income taxes470,944
 392,669
 343,892
607,858
 499,908
 470,944
Income taxes173,307
 145,680
 128,272
233,416
 184,466
 173,307
Net income$297,637
 $246,989
 $215,620
$374,442
 $315,442
 $297,637
          
Basic earnings per share$2.27
 $1.68
 $1.40
$3.08
 $2.53
 $2.27
          
Diluted earnings per share$2.27
 $1.68
 $1.40
$3.05
 $2.52
 $2.27
          
Dividends declared and paid per share$0.54
 $0.49
 $0.48
$0.77
 $0.64
 $0.54

See accompanying notes.


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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income     
 Fiscal Years Ended May 31,
(In thousands)2014 2013 2012
      
Net income$374,442
 $315,442
 $297,637
      
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:     
Foreign currency translation adjustments(9,787) (1,087) (17,815)
Change in fair value of derivatives(228) (187) (5,286)
Amortization of interest rate lock agreements1,952
 1,952
 1,508
Other(1,632) 782
 (551)
      
Other comprehensive (loss) income(9,695) 1,460
 (22,144)
      
Comprehensive income$364,747
 $316,902
 $275,493

See accompanying notes.


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Consolidated
Balance Sheets
   
 As of May 31,
(In thousands except share data)2012 2011
    
Assets   
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$339,825
 $438,106
Marketable securities
 87,220
Accounts receivable, principally trade, less allowance of $17,017 and $17,057, respectively450,861
 429,131
Inventories, net251,205
 249,658
Uniforms and other rental items in service452,785
 393,826
Income taxes, current22,188
 33,542
Deferred tax asset
 45,813
Prepaid expenses and other24,704
 23,481
Total current assets1,541,568
 1,700,777
    
Property and equipment, at cost, net944,305
 946,218
    
Goodwill1,485,375
 1,487,882
Service contracts, net76,822
 102,312
Other assets, net112,836
 114,751
 $4,160,906
 $4,351,940
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity   
Current liabilities:   
Accounts payable$94,840
 $110,279
Accrued compensation and related liabilities91,214
 79,834
Accrued liabilities256,642
 242,691
Deferred tax liability2,559
 
Long-term debt due within one year225,636
 1,335
Total current liabilities670,891
 434,139
    
Long-term liabilities:   
Long-term debt due after one year1,059,166
 1,284,790
Deferred income taxes204,581
 196,321
Accrued liabilities87,133
 134,041
Total long-term liabilities1,350,880
 1,615,152
    
Shareholders' equity:   
Preferred stock, no par value:   
100,000 shares authorized, none outstanding
 
Common stock, no par value:   
425,000,000 shares authorized   
2012:  173,745,913 shares issued and 126,519,758 shares outstanding 
  
2011:  173,346,180 shares issued and 137,583,884 shares outstanding148,255
 135,401
Paid-in capital107,019
 95,732
Retained earnings3,482,073
 3,255,256
Treasury stock: 
  
2012: 47,226,155 shares   
2011: 35,762,296 shares(1,634,875) (1,242,547)
Other accumulated comprehensive income (loss):   
Foreign currency translation52,399
 70,214
Unrealized loss on derivatives(16,104) (12,326)
Other368
 919
Total shareholders' equity2,139,135
 2,302,649
 $4,160,906
 $4,351,940
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
   
 As of May 31,
(In thousands except share data)2014 2013
    
Assets   
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$513,288
 $352,273
Marketable securities
 5,680
Accounts receivable, principally trade, less allowance of $14,906 and $15,855, respectively508,427
 496,049
Inventories, net251,239
 240,440
Uniforms and other rental items in service506,537
 496,752
Income taxes, current
 9,102
Prepaid expenses and other current assets26,190
 24,530
Total current assets1,805,681
 1,624,826
    
Property and equipment, at cost, net855,702
 986,703
    
Investments458,357
 101,525
Goodwill1,267,411
 1,517,560
Service contracts, net55,675
 92,153
Other assets, net19,626
 22,865
 $4,462,452
 $4,345,632
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity   
Current liabilities:   
Accounts payable$150,070
 $121,029
Accrued compensation and related liabilities85,026
 78,050
Accrued liabilities299,727
 271,821
Income taxes, current5,960
 
Deferred tax liability88,845
 77,169
Long-term debt due within one year503
 8,187
Total current liabilities630,131
 556,256
    
Long-term liabilities:   
Long-term debt due after one year1,300,477
 1,300,979
Deferred income taxes246,044
 210,483
Accrued liabilities92,942
 76,422
Total long-term liabilities1,639,463
 1,587,884
    
Shareholders' equity:   
Preferred stock, no par value:   
100,000 shares authorized, none outstanding
 
Common stock, no par value:   
425,000,000 shares authorized   
2014:  176,378,412 shares issued and 117,037,784 shares outstanding 
  
2013:  174,786,010 shares issued and 122,281,507 shares outstanding251,753
 186,332
Paid-in capital134,939
 109,822
Retained earnings3,998,893
 3,717,771
Treasury stock: 
  
2014: 59,340,628 shares   
2013: 52,504,503 shares(2,221,155) (1,850,556)
Accumulated other comprehensive income28,428
 38,123
Total shareholders' equity2,192,858
 2,201,492
 $4,462,452
 $4,345,632

See accompanying notes.

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Consolidated
Statements of Shareholders' Equity
 Common Stock   
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Other
Accumulated
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 Treasury Stock   
Total
Shareholders'
Equity
(In thousands)Shares Amount    Shares Amount 
                
Balance at June 1, 2009173,086
 $129,215
 $72,364
 $2,938,419
 $25,299
 (20,296) $(797,888) $2,367,409
Net income
 
 
 215,620
 
 
 
 215,620
Equity adjustment for foreign currency translation
 
 
 
 9,365
 
 
 9,365
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of ($260) of tax benefit
 
 
 
 443
 
 
 443
Amortization of interest rate lock agreements
 
 
 
 767
 
 
 767
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities, net of $14 of tax expense
 
 
 
 (28) 
 
 (28)
Comprehensive income, net of tax 
  
  
  
  
  
  
 226,167
Dividends
 
 
 (73,960) 
 
 
 (73,960)
Stock-based compensation
 
 15,349
 
 
 
 
 15,349
Vesting of stock-based compensation awards121
 2,843
 (2,843) 
 
 
 
 
Repurchase of common stock
 
 
 
 
 (42) (969) (969)
Other
 
 (254) 
 287
 
 
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Balance at May 31, 2010173,207
 132,058
 84,616
 3,080,079
 36,133
 (20,338) (798,857) 2,534,029
Net income
 
 
 246,989
 
 
 
 246,989
Equity adjustment for foreign currency translation
 
 
 
 27,344
 
 
 27,344
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of $3,813 of tax expense
 
 
 
 (6,096) 
 
 (6,096)
Amortization of interest rate lock agreements
 
 
 
 767
 
 
 767
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities, net of $0 of tax expense
 
 
 
 3
 
 
 3
Comprehensive income, net of tax 
  
  
  
  
  
  
 269,007
Dividends
 
 
 (71,812) 
 
 
 (71,812)
Stock-based compensation
 
 15,203
 
 
 
 
 15,203
Vesting of stock-based compensation awards139
 3,343
 (3,343) 
 
 
 
 
Repurchase of common stock
 
 
 
 
 (15,424) (443,690) (443,690)
Other
 
 (744) 
 656
 
 
 (88)
Balance at May 31, 2011173,346
 135,401
 95,732
 3,255,256
 58,807
 (35,762) (1,242,547) 2,302,649
Net income
 
 
 297,637
 
 
 
 297,637
Equity adjustment for foreign currency translation
 
 
 
 (17,815) 
 
 (17,815)
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of $3,091 of tax expense
 
 
 
 (5,286) 
 
 (5,286)
Amortization of interest rate lock agreements
 
 
 
 1,508
 
 
 1,508
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities, net of ($13) of tax benefit
 
 
 
 24
 
 
 24
Comprehensive income, net of tax 
  
  
  
  
  
  
 276,068
Dividends
 
 
 (70,820) 
 
 
 (70,820)
Stock-based compensation
 
 20,312
 
 
 
 
 20,312
Vesting of stock-based compensation awards297
 9,513
 (9,513) 
 
 
 
 
Stock options exercised, net of shares surrendered103
 3,341
 
 
 
 
 
 3,341
Repurchase of common stock
 
 
 
 
 (11,464) (392,328) (392,328)
Other
 
 488
 
 (575) 
 
 (87)
Balance at May 31, 2012173,746
 $148,255
 $107,019
 $3,482,073
 $36,663
 (47,226) $(1,634,875) $2,139,135
See accompanying notes.

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Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows
     
 Fiscal Years Ended May 31,
(In thousands)2012 2011 2010
Cash flows from operating activities:     
Net income$297,637
 $246,989
 $215,620
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:     
Depreciation155,831
 150,886
 152,059
Amortization of deferred charges38,334
 42,581
 41,082
Stock-based compensation20,312
 15,203
 15,349
Deferred income taxes56,727
 47,908
 13,295
Change in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses: 
  
  
Accounts receivable, net(24,261) (48,986) 5,222
Inventories, net(2,330) (78,824) 30,293
Uniforms and other rental items in service(60,279) (58,180) 4,164
Prepaid expenses(1,496) 360
 3,715
Accounts payable(12,557) 29,215
 8,939
Accrued compensation and related liabilities11,625
 12,493
 18,393
Accrued liabilities and other(20,371) (2,167) 47,528
Income taxes, current10,690
 (16,592) 9,995
Net cash provided by operating activities469,862
 340,886
 565,654
      
Cash flows from investing activities:     
Capital expenditures(160,802) (182,592) (111,078)
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities665,016
 139,056
 34,712
Purchase of marketable securities and investments(585,655) (78,307) (81,269)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired(24,864) (171,552) (50,444)
Other2,011
 (5,198) 497
Net cash used in investing activities(104,294) (298,593) (207,582)
      
Cash flows from financing activities:     
Proceeds from issuance of debt
 1,002,281
 
Repayment of debt(1,323) (502,208) (603)
Exercise of stock-based compensation awards3,341
 
 
Dividends paid(70,820) (71,812) (73,960)
Repurchase of common stock(392,328) (443,690) (969)
Other555
 (4,609) (977)
Net cash used in financing activities(460,575) (20,038) (76,509)
      
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(3,274) 4,570
 (27)
      
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(98,281) 26,825
 281,536
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year438,106
 411,281
 129,745
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year$339,825
 $438,106
 $411,281
 Common Stock   
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Other
Accumulated
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 Treasury Stock   
Total
Shareholders'
Equity
(In thousands)Shares Amount    Shares Amount 
                
Balance at June 1, 2011173,346
 $135,401
 $95,732
 $3,255,256
 $58,807
 (35,762) $(1,242,547) $2,302,649
Net income
 
 
 297,637
 
 
 
 297,637
Comprehensive loss, net of tax
 
 
 
 (22,144) 
 
 (22,144)
Dividends
 
 
 (70,820) 
 
 
 (70,820)
Stock-based compensation
 
 20,312
 
 
 
 
 20,312
Vesting of stock-based compensation awards297
 9,513
 (9,513) 
 
 
 
 
Stock options exercised, net of shares surrendered103
 3,341
 
 
 
 
 
 3,341
Repurchase of common stock
 
 
 
 
 (11,464) (392,328) (392,328)
Other
 
 488
 
 
 
 
 488
Balance at May 31, 2012173,746
 148,255
 107,019
 3,482,073
 36,663
 (47,226) (1,634,875) 2,139,135
Net income
 
 
 315,442
 
 
 
 315,442
Comprehensive income, net of tax
 
 
 
 1,460
 
 
 1,460
Dividends
 
 
 (79,744) 
 
 
 (79,744)
Stock-based compensation
 
 23,310
 
 
 
 
 23,310
Vesting of stock-based compensation awards610
 23,270
 (23,270) 
 
 
 
 
Stock options exercised, net of shares surrendered430
 14,807
 
 
 
 
 
 14,807
Repurchase of common stock
 
 
 
 
 (5,279) (215,681) (215,681)
Other
 
 2,763
 
 
 
 
 2,763
Balance at May 31, 2013174,786
 186,332
 109,822
 3,717,771
 38,123
 (52,505) (1,850,556) 2,201,492
Net income
 
 
 374,442
 
 
 
 374,442
Comprehensive loss, net of tax
 
 
 
 (9,695) 
 
 (9,695)
Dividends
 
 
 (93,320) 
 
 
 (93,320)
Stock-based compensation
 
 44,746
 
 
 
 
 44,746
Vesting of stock-based compensation awards465
 23,519
 (23,519) 
 
 
 
 
Stock options exercised, net of shares surrendered1,127
 41,902
 
 
 
 
 
 41,902
Repurchase of common stock
 
 
 
 
 (6,836) (370,599) (370,599)
Other
 
 3,890
 
 
 
 
 3,890
Balance at May 31, 2014176,378
 $251,753
 $134,939
 $3,998,893
 $28,428
 (59,341) $(2,221,155) $2,192,858

See accompanying notes.

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Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows
     
 Fiscal Years Ended May 31,
(In thousands)2014 2013 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:     
Net income$374,442
 $315,442
 $297,637
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:     
Depreciation168,220
 165,664
 155,831
Amortization of intangible assets22,642
 23,713
 38,334
Stock-based compensation29,875
 23,310
 20,312
Gain on deconsolidation of Shredding(106,441) 
 
Shredding transaction asset impairment charge16,143
 
 
Shredding transaction costs26,057
 
 
Deferred income taxes47,109
 48,023
 56,727
Change in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses: 
  
  
Accounts receivable, net(56,231) (42,704) (24,261)
Inventories, net(11,062) 10,997
 (2,330)
Uniforms and other rental items in service(11,435) (44,179) (60,279)
Prepaid expenses(2,177) (3,281) (1,496)
Accounts payable30,446
 25,023
 (12,557)
Accrued compensation and related liabilities10,931
 (13,161) 11,625
Accrued liabilities and other54,237
 31,873
 (20,371)
Income taxes, current15,213
 12,028
 10,690
Net cash provided by operating activities607,969
 552,748
 469,862
      
Cash flows from investing activities:     
Capital expenditures(145,580) (196,486) (160,802)
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities54,196
 161,478
 665,016
Purchase of marketable securities and investments(65,858) (178,464) (585,655)
Proceeds from Shredding transaction, net of cash contributed179,359
 
 
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired(33,441) (69,370) (24,864)
Other(5,219) (1,339) 2,011
Net cash used in investing activities(16,543) (284,181) (104,294)
      
Cash flows from financing activities:     
Proceeds from issuance of debt
 250,000
 
Repayment of debt(8,187) (225,636) (1,323)
Proceeds from exercise of stock-based compensation awards41,902
 14,807
 3,341
Dividends paid(93,320) (79,744) (70,820)
Repurchase of common stock(370,599) (215,681) (392,328)
Other469
 196
 555
Net cash used in financing activities(429,735) (256,058) (460,575)
      
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(676) (61) (3,274)
      
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents161,015
 12,448
 (98,281)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year352,273
 339,825
 438,106
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year$513,288
 $352,273
 $339,825
See accompanying notes.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

1.  Significant Accounting Policies
Business description.  Cintas Corporation (collectively with its majority-owned subsidiaries and any entities over which it has control, "Cintas") provides highly specialized products and services to businesses of all types primarily throughout North America, as well as Latin America, Europe and Asia. Cintas is North America's leading provider of corporate identity uniforms through rental and sales programs, as well as a significant provider of related business services, including entrance mats, restroom cleaning services and supplies, carpet and tile cleaning services, first aid, safety and fire protection products and services and document management services and branded promotional products.services. Cintas' products and services are designed to enhance its customers' images and to provide additional safety and protection in the workplace.
Cintas classifies its businesses into four operating segments based on the types of products and services provided. The Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment consists predominantly of revenue derived from the rental and servicing of corporate identify uniforms and other garments, including flame resistant clothing, and the rental and/or sale of mats, mops, and shop towels, restroom supplies and other ancillary items. In addition to these rental items, restroom cleaning services and supplies and carpet and tile cleaning services are also provided within this operating segment.services. The Uniform Direct Sales operating segment consists of the direct sale of uniforms and related items and branded promotional products.items. The First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment consists of first aid, safety and fire protection products and services. The Document Management Services operating segment consists of document destruction (through April 30, 2014), document imaging and document retention services.
On April 30, 2014, Cintas completed its partnership transaction with the shareholders of Shred-it International Inc. ("Shred-it") to combine Cintas’ document destruction ("shredding") business with Shred-it’s document destruction business (the "Shredding transaction"). Cintas' document destruction business represented approximately 76%, 80%, and 70% of Cintas' Document Management Services operating segment's assets, revenue, and income before income taxes, respectively, as of and for the most recent quarter ended February 28, 2014. Under the agreement, Cintas and Shred-it each contributed its document destruction business to a newly formed partnership owned 42% by Cintas and 58% by the shareholders of Shred-it. In addition to its 42% ownership of the partnership (named and operated under "Shred-it"), Cintas received $180.0 million in cash at the closing of the transaction. The Cintas' equity interest in the partnership is accounted for under the equity method of accounting as prescribed by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").
Principles of consolidation.  The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Cintas controlled majority-owned subsidiaries and any entities over which Cintas has control. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated as appropriate.
Use of estimates.  The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue recognition.  Rental revenue, which is recorded in the Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment, is recognized when services are performed. Other Services revenue, which is recorded in the Uniform Direct Sales, First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services and Document Management Services operating segments, is recognized when either services are performed or when products are shipped and the title and risks of ownership pass to the customer.
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products.  Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products consists primarily of production expenses, delivery expenses and the amortization of in service inventory, including uniforms, mats, mops, shop towels and other ancillary items. The Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment inbound freight charges, purchasing and receiving costs, inspection costs, warehousing costs and other costs of distribution are included in the cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products.
Cost of other services.  Cost of other services consists primarily of cost of goods sold (predominantly uniforms and first aid products), delivery expenses and distribution expenses. Cost of other services includes inbound freight charges, purchasing and receiving costs, inspection costs, warehousing costs and other costs of distribution.
Selling and administrative expenses.  Selling and administrative expenses consist primarily of sales labor and commissions, management and administrative labor, payroll taxes, medical expense, insurance expense, legal and professional costs and amortization of finite-lived intangible assets.

Restructuring charges.  During fiscal 2009, Cintas management initiated certain restructuring activities to eliminate excess capacity and reduce its cost structure. In fiscal 2010, Cintas recorded a change in estimate of ($1.4) million in employee termination costs and ($1.5) million in other exit costs for a total restructuring credit of ($2.9) million.
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Cash and cash equivalents.  Cintas considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less, at date of purchase, to be cash equivalents. At May 31, 2014 and 2013, cash and cash equivalents includes $33.5 million and $28.5 million, respectively, of restricted cash used as collateral associated with the general insurance program.


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Marketable securities.  Marketable securities are typically comprised of fixed income securities and are classified as available-for-sale. There were no marketable securities outstanding at May 31, 2014.
Accounts receivable.  Accounts receivable is comprised of amounts owed through product shipments and services provided and is presented net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance is an estimate based on historical rates of collectabilitycollections and allowances for specific accounts identified as uncollectible. The allowance that is an estimate based on the company'sCintas' historical rates of collectabilitycollections is recorded for overdue amounts, beginning with a nominal percentage and increasing substantially as the account ages. The amount provided as the account ages will differ slightly between the Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment and the three other operating segments because of differences in customers served and the nature of each operating segment. When an account is considered uncollectible, it is written off against the allowance for doubtful accounts.
Inventories.  Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market. Cintas applies a commonly accepted practice of using inventory turns to apply variances between actual and standard costs to the inventory balances. The judgments and estimates used to calculate inventory turns will have an impact on the valuation of inventories at the lower of cost or market. Inventory is comprised of the following amounts:
(In thousands)2012 20112014 2013
      
Raw materials$19,138
 $16,900
$17,984
 $19,800
Work in process13,052
 18,907
14,304
 17,353
Finished goods219,015
 213,851
218,951
 203,287
$251,205
 $249,658
$251,239
 $240,440

Inventories are recorded net of reserves for obsolete inventory of $29.430.7 million and $30.729.5 million as of May 31, 20122014 and 20112013, respectively. The inventory obsolescence reserve is determined by specific identification, as well as an estimate based on the company'sCintas' historical rates of obsolescence.
Uniforms and other rental items in service.  These items are valued at cost less amortization, calculated using the straight-line method. Uniforms in service (other than cleanroom and flame resistant clothing) are amortized over their useful life of 18 months. Other rental items, including shop towels, mats, mops, cleanroom garments, flame resistant clothing, linens and restroom dispensers, are amortized over their useful lives, which range from 8 to 4860 months. The amortization rates used are based on industry experience, Cintas' specific experience and wear tests performed by Cintas. These factors are critical to determining the amount of in service inventory and related cost of uniforms and ancillary products that isare presented in the consolidated financial statements.
Property and equipment.  Property and equipment is stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method primarily over the following estimated useful lives of the assets based on industry and Cintas specific experience, in years:
Buildings30 to 40
Building improvements5 to 20
Equipment3 to 10
Leasehold improvements2 to 15

Investments. Investments consists primarily of equity method investments and cash surrender value of life insurance policies. Investments are now separately presented on the balance sheet as a result of the shredding transaction. The equity method is used to account for our investments if our investment gives us the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of the investee. In general, equity method investments are initially measured at cost. However, an equity method investment resulting from a transaction in which a controlled group of assets that constitutes a business is deconsolidated is initially measured at fair value. Cintas recognizes its share of the investee’s earnings or losses in income. Cintas also adjusts its share of the investee's earnings for intra-entity transactions, basis differences, investee capital transactions and other comprehensive income through income or other

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comprehensive income as appropriate. Equity method investments are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the investment might not be recoverable.
Long-lived assets.  When events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of long-lived assets may not be recoverable, the estimated undiscounted future cash flows are compared to the carrying amount of the assets. If the estimated undiscounted future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the assets, an impairment loss is recorded based on the excess of the carrying amount of the assets over their respective fair values. Fair value is generally determined by discounted cash flows or based on prices of similar assets, as appropriate. Long-lived assets that are held for sale are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or the estimated fair value, less estimated costs to sell.
Goodwill.  Goodwill, obtained through acquisitions of businesses, is separately disclosed from other intangible assets on the consolidated balance sheet and not amortized.valued at cost less any impairment. Cintas completes an annual goodwill impairment test which includesmay include an assessment of qualitative factors including, but not limited to, macroeconomic conditions, industry and market conditions, and entity specific factors such as strategies and financial performance. The test may also include the determination of the estimated fair value of itsCintas' reporting units. The methodology used is consistent with prior years.units via comparisons to current market values, where available, and discounted cash flow analyses. Significant assumptions may include growth rates based on historical trends and margin improvement leveraged from such growth, as well as discount rates. In addition to the annual test, Cintas was required to perform an impairment test as of April 30, 2014 on the business remaining within the Document Management Services operating segment as a result of the shredding transaction. Based on the results of this test and the annual impairment test, Cintas was not required to recognize an impairment of goodwill for the fiscal years ended May 31, 20122014, 20112013 or 20102012. Cintas will continue to perform future impairment tests as of March 1 in future years and when indicators of impairment exist, if any, are noted.exist.
Service contracts and other assets.  Service contracts and other assets, which consist primarily of noncompete and consulting agreements obtained through acquisitions of businesses, are amortized by use of the straight-line method over the estimated lives of the agreements, which are generally 5 to 10 years. Certain noncompete agreements, as well as all service contracts, require that a valuation be determined using a discounted cash flow model. The assumptions and judgments used in these models involve estimates of cash flows and discount rates, among other factors. Because of the assumptions used to value these intangible assets, actual results over time could vary from original estimates. Impairment of service contracts and other assets is accomplished through specific identification. No impairment has been recognized by Cintas for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2014, 2013 or 2012.

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Accrued liabilities.  Current accrued liabilities are recorded when it is probable that a liability has occurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated. Current accrued liabilities include the following amounts:
(In thousands)2012 20112014 2013
      
General insurance liabilities$82,611
 $58,892
$106,083
 $96,930
Employee benefit related liabilities56,134
 48,827
64,445
 59,221
Taxes and related liabilities8,523
 18,886
7,531
 7,776
Accrued interest29,523
 21,224
26,726
 26,816
Other79,851
 94,862
94,942
 81,078
$256,642
 $242,691
$299,727
 $271,821

General insurance liabilities represent the estimated ultimate cost of all asserted and unasserted claims incurred, primarily related to worker's compensation, auto liability and other general liability exposure through the consolidated balance sheet date. Our reserves are estimated through actuarial procedures of the insurance industry and by using industry assumptions, adjusted for specific expectations based on our claims history. Cintas records an increase or decrease in selling and administrative expenses related to development of prior claims, higher claims activity and other environmental factors in the period in which it becomes known. These changes in estimates may be material to the consolidated financial statements.
Long-term accrued liabilities consists primarily of reserves associated with unrecognized tax benefits, which are described in more detail in Note 78 entitled Income Taxes, and retirement obligations, which are described in more detail in Note 910 entitled Defined Contribution Plans.
Stock-based compensation.  Compensation expense is recognized for all share-based payments to employees, including stock options and restricted stock awards, in the consolidated statements of income based on the fair value of the awards that are granted. The fair value of stock options is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Measured compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the related share-based compensation award.

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Derivatives and hedging activities.  Cintas formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. Derivatives are recorded at fair value on the consolidated balance sheet, and gains and losses are recorded as adjustments to earningsincome or other comprehensive income, as appropriate.

Other accounting pronouncements.Income taxes. In June 2011,Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined by the differences between the consolidated financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. See Note 8 entitled Income Taxes of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued new guidanceStatements" for the types of items that give rise to significant deferred income tax assets and liabilities. Deferred income taxes are classified as assets or liabilities based on the presentation of other comprehensive income. The new guidance eliminates the option to present components of other comprehensive income as partclassification of the statement of changes in shareholders' equity and requiresrelated asset or liability for financial reporting purposes. Deferred income taxes that are not related to an entityasset or liability for financial reporting are classified according to present either one continuous statement of netthe expected reversal date. Cintas regularly reviews deferred tax assets for recoverability based upon projected future taxable income and other comprehensive income or two separate, but consecutive, statements. This new guidance is effective for Cintas for the first quarterexpected timing of the fiscal year ending May 31, 2013,reversals of existing temporary differences. Although realization is not assured, management believes it is more likely than not that the recorded deferred tax assets, as adjusted for valuation allowances, will be realized.
Cintas is periodically reviewed by domestic and is to be applied retrospectively.foreign tax authorities regarding the amount of taxes due. These reviews include questions regarding the timing and amount of deductions and the allocation of income among various tax jurisdictions. In evaluating the exposure associated with various filing positions, Cintas does not expect the adoptionrecords reserves as deemed appropriate. Based on Cintas' evaluation of this guidance to have a material impact oncurrent tax positions, Cintas believes its consolidated financial statements.tax related accruals are appropriate.

In September 2011, the FASB issued new guidance with respect to the annual goodwill impairment test, which adds a qualitative assessment that allows companies to determine whether they need to perform the two-step impairment test.  The objective of the guidance is to simplify how companies test goodwill for impairment and, more specifically, to reduce the cost and complexity of performing the goodwill impairment test. The guidance may change how the goodwill impairment test is performed, but should not change the timing or measurement of goodwill impairments. The qualitative screen is effective for companies with fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted for all companies.  Cintas will consider the new guidance in performing its annual goodwill impairment test; however, it was not early adopted in fiscal 2012.


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2.  Fair Value Measurements
Measurements. FASB Accounting Standard Codification (ASC)("ASC") Topic 820 defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It also establishes a three-level fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. This hierarchy requires entities to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:
 Level 1 —Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
 Level 2 —Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
 Level 3 —Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. This includes certain pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs.

In instances where the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Cintas' assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.
In order to meet the requirements of ASC 820, Cintas utilizes two basic valuation approaches to determine the fair value of its assets and liabilities required to be recorded on a recurring basis at fair value. The first approach is the cost approach. The cost approach is generally the value a market participant would expect to replace the respective asset or liability. The second approach is the market approach. The market approach looks at what a market participant would consider valuing an exact or similar asset or liability to that of Cintas, including those traded on exchanges.
All financial instruments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (at least annually) have been segregated into the most appropriate level within the fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used to determine the fair value at the consolidated balance sheet date. These financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:
(In thousands)As of May 31, 2012
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Fair Value
        
Cash and cash equivalents$339,825
 $
 $
 $339,825
Total assets at fair value$339,825
 $
 $
 $339,825

(In thousands)As of May 31, 2011
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Fair Value
        
Cash and cash equivalents$438,106
 $
 $
 $438,106
Marketable securities:       
Canadian treasury securities61,142
 26,078
 
 87,220
Total assets at fair value$499,248
 $26,078
 $
 $525,326
        
Current accrued liabilities$
 $869
 $
 $869
Total liabilities at fair value$
 $869
 $
 $869

Cintas' cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities are generally classified within Level 1 or Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy because they are valued using quoted market prices, broker or dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources with reasonable levels of price transparency. The types of financial instruments based on quoted market prices in active markets include most bank deposits, money market securities and certain Canadian treasury securities.

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Such instruments are generally classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Cintas does not adjust the quoted market price for such financial instruments.
The types of financial instruments valued based on quoted market prices in markets that are not active, broker or dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources with reasonable levels of price transparency include certain Canadian treasury securities (primarily agency debt obligations). The primary inputs to value Cintas' marketable securities is the respective instruments future cash flows based on its stated yield and the amount a market participant would pay for a similar instrument. The valuation technique used for Cintas' marketable securities classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy is primarily the market approach. Primarily all of Cintas' marketable securities are actively traded and the recorded fair value reflects current market conditions. However, due to the inherent volatility in the investment market, there is at least a possibility that recorded investment values may change in the near term.
Interest, realized gains and losses and declines in value determined to be other than temporary on available-for-sale securities are included in interest income or expense. The cost of the securities sold is based on the specific identification method. There were no outstanding marketable securities as of May 31, 2012. The amortized cost basis of marketable securities as of May 31, 2011 was $87.3 million. Purchases of marketable securities were $579.7 million, $62.7 million and $64.4 million for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The outstanding marketable securities as of May 31, 2011, all had contractual maturities due within one year.
Current accrued liabilities as of May 31, 2011, included foreign currency average rate options and forward contracts. The fair value of Cintas' foreign currency average rate options and forward contracts are based on similar exchange traded derivatives (market approach) and are, therefore, included within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
The methods described above may produce a fair value that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while Cintas believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the consolidated balance sheet date.
Cintas' non-financial assets and liabilities not permitted or required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis primarily relate to assets and liabilities acquired in a business acquisition.acquisition unless otherwise noted in Note 2 entitled Fair Value Disclosures. Cintas is required to provide additional disclosures about fair value measurements as part of the consolidated financial statements for each major category of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis (including business acquisitions). Based on the nature of Cintas' business acquisitions, which occur regularly throughout the fiscal year, the majority of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed consist of working capital, primarily valued using Level 2 inputs, property and equipment, also primarily valued using Level 2 inputs and goodwill and other identified intangible assets valued using Level 3 inputs. In general, non-recurring fair values determined by Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities, which generally are not applicable to non-financial assets and liabilities. Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs utilize data points that are observable, such as definitive sales agreements, appraisals or established market values of comparable

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assets. Fair values determined by Level 3 inputs are unobservable data points for the asset or liability and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability, such as internal estimates of future cash flows.flows and company specific discount rates.

New accounting pronouncements. In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2013-02, "Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income." ASU 2013-02 requires an entity to present (either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes) the effects on the line items of net income of significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income if the item reclassified is required under GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For reclassification items not required under GAAP to be reclassified directly to net income in their entirety in the same reporting period, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures currently required under GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. The Company adopted ASU 2013-02 effective June 1, 2013. See Note 14 entitled Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) for details of required disclosure.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)" to clarify revenue recognition principles. This guidance is intended to improve disclosure requirements and enhance the comparability of revenue recognition practices. Improved disclosures under the amended guidance relate to the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue that is recognized from contracts with customers. This guidance will be effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and will be required to be applied retrospectively. Cintas is currently evaluating the impact that ASU 2014-09 will have on our consolidated financial statements.



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2.  Fair Value Disclosures
All financial instruments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (at least annually) have been segregated into the most appropriate level within the fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used to determine the fair value at the consolidated balance sheet date. These financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:
 As of May 31, 2014
(In thousands)Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Fair Value
        
Cash and cash equivalents$513,288
 $
 $
 $513,288
Total assets at fair value$513,288
 $
 $
 $513,288
        
Current accrued liabilities$
 $286
 $
 $286
Total liabilities at fair value$
 $286
 $
 $286

 As of May 31, 2013
(In thousands)Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Fair Value
        
Cash and cash equivalents$352,273
 $
 $
 $352,273
Marketable securities:       
U.S. municipal bonds
 5,680
 
 5,680
Accounts receivable, net
 39
 
 39
Total assets at fair value$352,273
 $5,719
 $
 $357,992

Cintas' cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities are generally classified within Level 1 or Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Financial instruments classified as Level 1 are based on quoted market prices in active markets, and financial instruments classified as Level 2 are based on quoted market prices, broker or dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources with reasonable levels of price transparency. The types of financial instruments Cintas classifies within Level 1 include most bank deposits and money market securities. Cintas does not adjust the quoted market price for such financial instruments.
The types of financial instruments Cintas classifies within Level 2 include highly rated U.S. state or municipal bonds. The valuation technique used for Cintas’ marketable securities classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy is primarily the market approach. The primary inputs to value Cintas’ marketable securities is the respective instruments future cash flows based on its stated yield and the amount a market participant would pay for a similar instrument. Primarily all of Cintas’ marketable securities are actively traded and the recorded fair value reflects current market conditions. However, due to the inherent volatility in the investment market, there is at least a possibility that recorded investment values may change in the near term.

Interest, realized gains and losses and declines in value determined to be other than temporary on available-for-sale securities are included in interest income or expense. The cost of the securities sold is based on the specific identification method. There were no outstanding marketable securities as of May 31, 2014. The amortized cost basis of marketable securities as of May 31, 2013 was $5.7 million. Purchases of marketable securities were $48.5 million, $167.1 million and $579.7 million for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. All outstanding marketable securities as of May 31, 2013 had contractual maturities due within one year.

Foreign currency forward contracts were included in current accrued liabilities and accounts receivable, net as of May 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The fair value of Cintas' foreign currency forward contracts are based on similar exchange traded derivatives (market approach) and are, therefore, included within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

The methods described above may produce a fair value that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while Cintas believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the consolidated balance sheet date.

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In addition to assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, the Company records assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as required under GAAP. As a result of the shredding transaction, Cintas recorded an asset impairment charge of $16.1 million related to the abandonment of certain information systems assets. These assets were measured at a fair value of $5.4 million as of April 30, 2014 determined as the price that a market participant would be willing to pay for the continued use of the assets over their remaining useful lives. Also as a result of the shredding transaction and GAAP requirements, Cintas' equity method investment in Shred-it was initially measured at fair value. See Note 4 entitled Investments for additional information on the measurement of the investment in Shred-it.

3.  Property and Equipment
(In thousands)2012 20112014 2013
      
Land$104,850
 $103,838
$116,989
 $112,311
Buildings and improvements492,293
 484,254
521,113
 512,717
Equipment1,478,270
 1,334,943
1,427,356
 1,631,213
Leasehold improvements25,502
 21,763
35,821
 27,543
Construction in progress62,370
 97,598
42,384
 58,463
2,163,285
 2,042,396
2,143,663
 2,342,247
Less: accumulated depreciation1,218,980
 1,096,178
1,287,961
 1,355,544
$944,305
 $946,218
$855,702
 $986,703

Interest expense is net of capitalized interest of $1.3 million, $2.2 million and $2.2 million for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2012. Interest was not capitalized during the fiscal years ended May 31, 2012, 20112014 and 2010, respectively.2013.

The decreases in property and equipment since May 31, 2013 primarily relate to the consummation of the shredding transaction. See Note 9 entitled Acquisitions and Disposals for more information.


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4.  Investments

Investments at May 31, 2014 of $458.4 million include the cash surrender value of insurance policies of $86.5 million, equity method investments of $371.1 million, and cost method investments of $0.8 million. Investments at May 31, 2013 of $101.5 million include the cash surrender value of insurance policies of $73.0 million, equity method investments of $27.6 million, and cost method investments of $0.9 million. During fiscal 2013, Cintas sold stock of an equity method investment for a gain of $8.5 million.

Investments are evaluated for impairment on an annual basis or when indicators of impairment exist. For fiscal 2014, 2013, and 2012, no losses due to impairment were recorded.

On April 30, 2014, Cintas completed its previously announced partnership transaction with the shareholders of Shred-it to combine Cintas’ document destruction business with Shred-it’s document destruction business. Under the agreement, Cintas and Shred-it each contributed its document destruction business to a newly formed partnership owned 42% by Cintas. The resulting equity method investment (Level 3) in Shred-it was initially recorded at fair value at $339.4 million derived with a primary reliance upon the income approach utilizing various discounted cash flow models. Fair value was determined by an independent valuation specialist. Management ultimately oversees the independent valuation specialist to ensure that the transaction-specific assumptions are appropriate for Cintas. The following table details quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used in the initial valuation of Cintas' investment in Shred-it:
        Range
(Dollars in millions) Fair Value at April 30, 2014 Valuation Technique Input Low High
Equity method investment - Shred-it $339.4
 Discounted Cash Flow EBITDA Margin 20.0% 22.0%
      
Ratio of capital expenditures
  to revenues
 4.5% 5.5%
      Long-term revenue growth 1.5% 2.0%
      WACC Rate 9.0% 9.0%

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5.  Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and service contracts for the fiscal years ended May 31, 20122014 and 20112013, by operating segment, are as follows:
Goodwill (in thousands)
Rental
Uniforms &
Ancillary
Products
 
Uniform
Direct
Sales
 
First Aid,
Safety &
Fire
Protection
 
Document
Management
 Total
Rental
Uniforms &
Ancillary
Products
 
Uniform
Direct
Sales
 
First Aid,
Safety &
Fire
Protection
 
Document
Management
 Total
                  
Balance as of June 1, 2010$861,117
 $23,928
 $181,967
 $289,913
 $1,356,925
Balance as of June 1, 2012$944,449
 $23,968
 $192,465
 $324,493
 $1,485,375
Goodwill acquired80,699
 
 10,977
 33,196
 124,872

 
 24,524
 7,616
 32,140
Foreign currency translation1,361
 67
 
 4,657
 6,085
(124) (26) 
 195
 45
Balance as of May 31, 2011$943,177
 $23,995
 $192,944
 $327,766
 $1,487,882
Goodwill acquired (adj.)2,163
 
 (479) 945
 2,629
Balance as of May 31, 2013$944,325
 $23,942
 $216,989
 $332,304
 $1,517,560
Goodwill acquired
 
 4,922
 8,794
 13,716
Shredding transaction
 
 
 (265,487) (265,487)
Foreign currency translation(891) (27) 
 (4,218) (5,136)(809) (37) 
 2,468
 1,622
Balance as of May 31, 2012$944,449
 $23,968
 $192,465
 $324,493
 $1,485,375
Balance as of May 31, 2014$943,516
 $23,905
 $221,911
 $78,079
 $1,267,411

The amount of goodwill impacted by the shredding transaction was determined based upon the relative fair value of businesses within the Document Management Services operating segment.
Service Contracts (in thousands)
Rental
Uniforms &
Ancillary
Products
 
Uniform
Direct
Sales
 
First Aid,
Safety &
Fire
Protection
 
Document
Management
 Total
Rental
Uniforms &
Ancillary
Products
 
Uniform
Direct
Sales
 
First Aid,
Safety &
Fire
Protection
 
Document
Management
 Total
                  
Balance as of June 1, 2010$48,711
 $
 $35,599
 $19,135
 $103,445
Balance as of June 1, 2012$29,156
 $
 $29,334
 $18,332
 $76,822
Service contracts acquired13,090
 
 7,498
 10,288
 30,876

 
 11,413
 24,670
 36,083
Service contracts amortization(19,081) 
 (7,219) (8,200) (34,500)(6,002) 
 (7,936) (6,766) (20,704)
Foreign currency translation1,908
 
 
 583
 2,491
(19) 
 
 (29) (48)
Balance as of May 31, 2011$44,628
 $
 $35,878
 $21,806
 $102,312
Balance as of May 31, 2013$23,135
 $
 $32,811
 $36,207
 $92,153
Service contracts acquired1,346
 
 838
 4,470
 6,654

 
 3,149
 4,589
 7,738
Shredding transaction
 
 
 (23,990) (23,990)
Service contracts amortization(15,569) 
 (7,382) (7,219) (30,170)(5,961) 
 (7,926) (6,908) (20,795)
Foreign currency translation(1,249) 
 
 (725) (1,974)(3) 
 
 572
 569
Balance as of May 31, 2012$29,156
 $
 $29,334
 $18,332
 $76,822
Balance as of May 31, 2014$17,171
 $
 $28,034
 $10,470
 $55,675








The amount of service contracts impacted by the shredding transaction was determined by specific identification to the historical shredding business.

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Information regarding Cintas' service contracts and other assets is as follows:
As of May 31, 2012As of May 31, 2014
(In thousands)
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net
          
Service contracts$384,622
 $307,800
 $76,822
$360,634
 $304,959
 $55,675
          
Noncompete and consulting agreements$76,036
 $69,954
 $6,082
$49,080
 $47,036
 $2,044
Investments (1)
90,198
 
 90,198
Other19,828
 3,272
 16,556
23,826
 6,244
 17,582
Total$186,062
 $73,226
 $112,836
$72,906
 $53,280
 $19,626

As of May 31, 2011As of May 31, 2013
(In thousands)
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net
          
Service contracts$379,967
 $277,655
 $102,312
$420,499
 $328,346
 $92,153
          
Noncompete and consulting agreements$76,091
 $63,982
 $12,109
$77,863
 $72,970
 $4,893
Investments (1)
84,197
 
 84,197
Other23,135
 4,690
 18,445
22,711
 4,739
 17,972
Total$183,423
 $68,672
 $114,751
$100,574
 $77,709
 $22,865

(1)
Investments at May 31, 2012, include the cash surrender value of insurance policies of $57.4 million, equity method investments of $31.9 million and cost method investments of $0.9 million. Investments at May 31, 2011, include the cash surrender value of insurance policies of $51.1 million, equity method investments of $30.2 million and cost method investments of $2.9 million.
Amortization expense was $38.322.6 million, $42.623.7 million and $41.138.3 million for the fiscal years ended May 31, 20122014, 20112013 and 20102012, respectively. Estimated amortization expense, excluding any future acquisitions, for each of the next five years is $21.815.7 million, $18.411.3 million, $15.56.7 million, $10.25.7 million and $5.05.4 million, respectively.
Investments recorded usingThe decreases in goodwill, service contracts, noncompete and consulting agreements since May 31, 2013 primarily relate to the cost method are evaluatedconsummation of the shredding transaction. See Note 9 entitled Acquisitions and Deconsolidation for impairment on an annual basis or when indicators of impairment are identified. For fiscal 2012, 2011, and 2010 no losses due to impairment were recorded.more information.


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5.6.  Long-Term Debt and Derivatives
(In thousands)2012 20112014 2013
      
Unsecured term notes due through 2036 at an average rate of 5.10%$1,284,802
 $1,286,125
Unsecured term notes due through 2036 at an average rate of 4.6%$1,300,980
 $1,309,166
Less: amounts due within one year225,636
 1,335
503
 8,187
$1,059,166
 $1,284,790
$1,300,477
 $1,300,979

Cintas' senior notes are recorded at cost. The fair value of the senior notes is estimated using level 2 inputs based on general market prices. The carrying value and fair value of Cintas' long-term debt as of May 31, 2014 were $1,301.0 million and $1,421.0 million, respectively, and as of May 31, 2013 were $1,309.2 million and $1,447.1 million, respectively.

Letters of credit outstanding were $85.785.1 million and $82.785.8 million at May 31, 20122014 and 20112013, respectively. Maturities of long-term debt during each of the next five years are $225.6 million, $8.2 million, $0.5 million, $0.2 million and, $250.2 million, $300.1 million and zero, respectively.
Interest paid was $62.365.9 million, $49.268.4 million and $48.662.3 million for the fiscal years ended May 31, 20122014, 20112013 and 20102012, respectively.
Cintas' commercial paper program has a capacity of $300.0 million that is fully supported by a backup revolving credit facility through a credit agreement with its banking group. This revolving credit facility has an accordion feature that allows for a maximum borrowing capacity of $450.0 million. The revolving credit facility was amended on October 7, 2011,May 29, 2014, to extend the maturity date from September 26, 2014 to October 6, 2016 to improveMay 28, 2019, and to adjust the applicable margin used to calculate the interest rate payable on any outstanding loans and the facility fee payable under the agreement and to replace the financial covenant regarding Cintas' net funded indebtedness to total capitalization with a requirement to maintain a leverage ratio of consolidated indebtedness to consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (debt to EBITDA) of no more than 3.5 to 1.0. We believe this program, along with cash generated from operations, will be adequate to provide necessary funding for our future cash requirements.agreement. No commercial paper or borrowings on our revolving credit facility were outstanding at May 31, 20122014 or 20112013.
On May 18, 2011, Cintas issued $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2016 bearing an interest rate of 2.85% and an additional $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2021 bearing an interest rate of 4.30%. The interest on both tranches of these senior notes will be paid semi-annually beginning December 1, 2011. The net proceeds generated from the offerings were used to repay our outstanding commercial paper borrowings, purchase shares of Cintas common stock under the October 26, 2010 share buyback program and other general corporate purchases.
On June 1, 2012, Cintas repaid at maturity $225.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.00% senior notes due 2012. Subsequently, onOn June 5, 2012, Cintas issued $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due June 1, 2022. These senior notes bear interest at a rate of 3.25% paid semi-annually beginning December 1, 2012. The net proceeds ($25.0 million) generated from the offering will bewere used for general corporate purposes. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, Cintas entered into a new interest rate lock agreement in anticipation of this issuance. This interest rate lock agreement resulted in a charge of $5.8 million, net of tax, to other comprehensive income as of May 31, 2012, which will begin amortizing in other comprehensive income in the first quarter of fiscal 2013.
Cintas used interest rate lock agreements to hedge against movements in the treasury rates at the time Cintas issued its senior notes in fiscal 2002, 2007, fiscal 2008, fiscal 2011 and 2011.fiscal 2013. The amortization of the cash flow hedges resulted in a creditan increase to other comprehensive income of $1.52.0 million, $0.82.0 million and $0.81.5 million for the fiscal years ended May 31, 20122014, 20112013 and 20102012., respectively.
To hedge the exposure of movements in the foreign currency rates, Cintas may use foreign currency hedges. These hedges reduce the impact on cash flows from movements in the foreign currency exchange rates. Examples of foreign currency hedge instruments that Cintas may use are average rate options and forward contracts. Cintas did not have average rate options andhad foreign currency forward contracts included in current accrued liabilities of $0.3 million at May 31, 2014, and in accounts receivable of less than $0.1 millionat May 31, 2012, and had $0.9 million of average rate options and forward contracts included in current accrued liabilities at May 31, 20112013. These instruments did not impact foreign currency exchange during fiscal 2014 or 2013, and increased foreign currency exchange loss by less than $0.1$0.1 million and $0.3 million during fiscal 2012 and 2011, respectively.2012.
Cintas has certain covenants related to debt agreements. These covenants limit Cintas' ability to incur certain liens, to engage in sale-leaseback transactions and to merge, consolidate or sell all or substantially all of Cintas' assets. These covenants also require Cintas to maintain certain debt to EBITDA and interest coverage ratios. Cross defaultCross-default provisions exist between certain debt instruments. Cintas is in compliance with all of the significant debt covenants for all periods presented. If a default of a significant covenant were to occur, the default could result in an acceleration of the maturity of the indebtedness, impair liquidity and limit the ability to raise future capital.


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6.7.  Leases
Cintas conducts certain operations from leased facilities and leases certain equipment. Most leases contain renewal options for periods from 1 to 10 years. The lease agreements provide for increases in rent expense if the options are exercised based on increases in certain price level factors or other prearranged factors. Step rent provisions, escalation clauses, capital improvements funding and other lease concessions are taken into account in computing minimum lease payments. Minimum lease payments are recognized on a straight-line basis over the minimum lease term. Lease payments are not dependent on an existing index or rate and are not included in minimum lease payments. It is anticipated that expiring leases will be renewed or replaced.
The minimum rental payments under noncancelable lease arrangements for each of the next five years and thereafter are $36.935.3 million, $30.830.2 million, $25.124.3 million, $20.1 million, $14.514.3 million and $60.260.4 million, respectively.
Rent expense under operating leases during the fiscal years ended May 31, 20122014, 20112013 and 20102012, was $48.755.7 million, $45.752.2 million and $38.048.7 million, respectively.

7.8.  Income Taxes

(In thousands)2012 2011 20102014 2013 2012
          
Income before income taxes consist of the following components:          
U.S. operations$454,811
 $377,922
 $315,717
$595,221
 $485,046
 $454,811
Foreign operations16,133
 14,747
 28,175
12,637
 14,862
 16,133
$470,944
 $392,669
 $343,892
$607,858
 $499,908
 $470,944

(In thousands)2012 2011 20102014 2013 2012
          
Income tax expense consists of the following components:        �� 
Current:          
Federal$139,251
 $70,811
 $106,389
$163,140
 $109,964
 $139,251
State and local17,780
 15,063
 12,909
21,328
 12,478
 17,780
157,031
 85,874
 119,298
184,468
 122,442
 157,031
Deferred16,276
 59,806
 8,974
48,948
 62,024
 16,276
$173,307
 $145,680
 $128,272
$233,416
 $184,466
 $173,307

(In thousands)2012 2011 2010
      
Reconciliation of income tax expense using the statutory rate and actual income tax expense is as follows:     
Income taxes at the U.S. federal statutory rate$164,830
 $137,434
 $120,362
State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit11,876
 11,984
 8,631
Other(3,399) (3,738) (721)
 $173,307
 $145,680
 $128,272




(In thousands)2014 2013 2012
      
Reconciliation of income tax expense using the statutory rate and actual income tax expense is as follows:     
Income taxes at the U.S. federal statutory rate$212,750
 $174,968
 $164,830
State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit20,279
 12,192
 11,876
Other387
 (2,694) (3,399)
 $233,416
 $184,466
 $173,307






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The components of deferred income taxes included on the consolidated balance sheets are as follows:
(In thousands)2012 20112014 2013
      
Deferred tax assets:      
Allowance for doubtful accounts$5,577
 $5,630
$4,835
 $5,322
Inventory obsolescence11,507
 11,204
11,682
 12,220
Insurance and contingencies28,708
 19,121
36,032
 33,984
Stock-based compensation16,017
 12,585
23,890
 17,513
Foreign tax credit carry-forward9,054
 
4,266
 5,397
Treasury locks6,924
 8,020
Other18,453
 15,065
30,526
 20,030
89,316
 63,605
118,155
 102,486
Valuation allowance(9,054) 
(13,358) (12,789)
80,262
 63,605
104,797
 89,697
Deferred tax liabilities:      
In service inventory64,061
 10,108
150,439
 131,334
Property122,675
 118,413
90,155
 123,904
Intangibles88,696
 77,910
81,215
 99,267
Investment in partnerships93,227
 4,025
State taxes and other11,970
 7,682
24,650
 18,819
287,402
 214,113
439,686
 377,349
Net deferred tax liability$207,140
 $150,508
$334,889
 $287,652

On April 30, 2014, Cintas completed its previously announced partnership transaction with the shareholders of Shred-it to combine Cintas' document destruction business with Shred-it's document destruction business. Due to differences in accounting for the book and tax basis in this and other partnerships, a deferred tax liability was recorded. Additionally, Cintas re-characterized the existing deferred tax liabilities associated with the document destruction business assets contributed to the partnership from "Property" and "Intangibles" to "Investment in Partnerships."

Although realization is not assured, management believes it is more likely than not that the recorded deferred tax assets, as adjusted fornet of valuation allowances, will be realized.

The progression of the valuation allowance is as follows:
(In thousands)2014 2013
    
Balance at beginning of year$(12,789) $(9,054)
Additions(1,701) (7,391)
Subtractions1,132
 3,656
Balance at end of year$(13,358)
$(12,789)

Income taxes paid were $160.8172.5 million, $105.8122.2 million and $103.8160.8 million for the fiscal years ended May 31, 20122014, 20112013 and 20102012, respectively.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, Cintas repatriated approximately $110 million million of cash from foreign subsidiaries on which no U.S. federal income taxes were previously provided, since Cintas had previously intended to permanently reinvest cumulative undistributed earnings of its foreign subsidiaries in foreign operations. Cintas recognized an income tax expense of $7.48.9 million million, net of foreign tax credits in fiscal 2012 as a result of the repatriation described above.

Remaining undistributedUndistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries were approximately $140.7172.7 million, $222.0194.0 million and $198.3140.7 million for the fiscal years ended as of May 31, 2012, 20112014, 2013 and 2010,2012, respectively, for which deferred taxes have not been provided. Such earnings are considered to be permanently reinvested in Cintas' foreign subsidiaries. If such earnings were repatriated, additional tax expense may result. The current calculation of such additional taxes is not practicable.

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On December 23, 2011, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued temporary regulations (Regulations Section 2011-14) that provide guidance on amounts paid to improve tangible property, and acquire or produce tangible property, as well as guidance regarding the disposition of property and the expensing of supplies and materials.  The finalized regulations are effective for Cintas' fiscal year ending May 31, 2013. Cintas continues to review these regulations for their impact on Cintas' consolidated financial statements.

Accounting for uncertain tax positions requires the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Companies may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement.
As of May 31, 20122014 and 20112013, there was $9.09.7 million and $18.810.9 million, respectively, in total unrecognized tax benefits, which, if recognized, would favorably impact Cintas' effective tax rate. Cintas recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits and penalties in income tax expense in the consolidated statements of income, which is consistent with the recognition of these items in prior reporting periods. The total amount accrued for interest and penalties as of May 31, 20122014 and 20112013, was $2.00.7 million and $9.11.1 million, respectively. Cintas records this tax liability

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as current and long-term accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets, as appropriate.
In the normal course of business, Cintas provides for uncertain tax positions and the related interest, and adjusts its unrecognized tax benefits and accrued interest accordingly. Unrecognized tax benefits related to continuing operations decreasedby $0.2 million, $29.2 million and $55.0 million in fiscal2014, 2013 and 2012, increased by $respectively. 6.4 million in fiscal 2011 and increased by $0.9 million in fiscal 2010. Accrued interest decreased by $$0.4 million, $0.9 million and $7.1 million in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, decreased by $6.6 million in fiscal 2011 and decreased by less than $0.1 million in fiscal 2010.respectively.
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of the gross unrecognized tax benefits (exclusive of interest and penalties) is as follows:
(In thousands)  
  
Balance at June 1, 2010$95,857
Additions for tax positions of prior years10,529
Settlements(2,194)
Statute expirations(1,093)
Balance at May 31, 2011$103,099
Additions for tax positions of prior years5,660
Balance at June 1, 2011$103,099
Additions for tax positions pf prior years5,660
Settlements(5,048)(5,048)
Change in tax regulations(57,182)(57,182)
Statute expirations(1,998)(1,998)
Balance at May 31, 2012$44,531
$44,531
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year1,843
Additions for tax positions of prior years2,960
Change in tax regulations(33,600)
Statute expirations(2,025)
Balance at May 31, 2013$13,709
Additions for tax positions of prior years2,586
Statute expirations(1,963)
Settlements(1,270)
Balance at May 31, 2014$13,062

On September 13, 2013, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service released final tangible property regulations under Sections 162(a) and 263(a) regarding amounts paid to improve tangible property and acquire or produce tangible property, as well as proposed regulations regarding the disposition of property. The effective date of the final regulations was extended and will be effective for Cintas' fiscal year ending May 31, 2015. Early adoption is available, and as such, Cintas elected early adoption of the regulations on specific assets (material and supplies) resulting in gross decreases in unrecognized tax benefits of $33.6 million and $57.2 million in fiscal 2013 and 2012, respectively. Cintas continues to review these regulations as they relate to other tangible property but does not believe there will be a material impact on the consolidated financial statements when they are fully adopted.
The majority of Cintas' operations are in North America. Cintas is required to file federal income tax returns, as well as state income tax returns in a majority of the domestic states and also in certain Canadian provinces. At times, Cintas is subject to audits in these jurisdictions. The audits, by nature, are sometimes complex and can require several years to resolve. The final resolution of any such tax audit could result in either a reduction in Cintas' accruals or an increase in its income tax provision, either of which could have an impact on the consolidated results of operation in any given period.

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All U.S. federal income tax returns are closed to audit through fiscal 2010. Cintas is currently in advanced stages of various audits in certain foreign jurisdictions and certain domestic states. The years under auditforeign and domestic state audits cover fiscal years back to 2005.2008. Based on the resolution of the various audits and other potential regulatory developments, it is reasonably possible that the balance of unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by approximately $2.4$0.7 million for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013.2015.

8.  9.  Acquisitions and Deconsolidation
Acquisitions
The purchase price paid for each acquisition has been allocated to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. During fiscal 20122014, Cintas acquired two Uniform Rental and Ancillary Products operating segment businesses, twothree First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment businesses and fourthree Document Management Services operating segment businesses. During fiscal 20112013, Cintas acquired four Uniform Rental and Ancillary Products operating segment businesses, eleventhree First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment businesses and twelve Document Management Services operating segment businesses.
The following summarizes the aggregate purchase price for all businesses acquired:
(In thousands)2012 20112014 2013
      
Fair value of tangible assets acquired$536
 $37,403
$11,415
 $7,212
Fair value of goodwill acquired2,618
 125,562
Fair value of service contracts acquired5,494
 28,449
6,343
 34,858
Fair value of other intangibles acquired743
 6,937
924
 2,049
Net goodwill recognized13,865
 32,133
Total fair value of assets acquired9,391
 198,351
32,547
 76,252
Fair value of liabilities (settled) assumed and incurred(15,473) 24,729
(894) 6,882
Total cash paid for acquisitions$24,864
 $173,622
$33,441
 $69,370

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dates of acquisition. The pro formaproforma revenue, net income and earnings per share information relating to acquired businesses are not presented because they are not significant to Cintas.
Deconsolidation
On April 30, 2014, Cintas completed its previously announced partnership transaction with the shareholders of Shred-it to combine Cintas’ document destruction business with Shred-it’s document destruction business. Under the agreement, Cintas and Shred-it each contributed its document destruction business to a newly formed partnership. The Company realized a $106.4 million gain on deconsolidation of the shredding business, which is primarily related to the remeasurement of retained interest in the shredding business as part of our investment in Shred-it. The gain was computed as follows: the fair value of consideration received of $180.0 million plus the fair value of Cintas' retained non-controlling interest in the partnership of $339.4 million less the carrying amount of the document destruction business of $413.0 million.
As a result of the shredding transaction, the Company recorded an asset impairment charge of $16.1 million and other transaction costs of $28.5 million. The impairment charge was related to the abandonment of information systems assets that were not contributed to the partnership and cannot be used by the Company for other purposes. The other transaction costs consisted of the following: $4.7 million of professional and legal fees; $0.7 million of employee termination benefit costs; $12.4 million of stock compensation expense resulting from the immediate vesting of Cintas stock options and awards of employees contributed to the partnership; a $4.2 million charge for information systems contracts for which no future economic benefit exists; and $6.5 million of incremental profit sharing and employee compensation resulting from the gain net of the impairment charge and other transaction costs.
In conjunction with the partnership agreement, Cintas agreed to provide certain transition services such as information technology and accounting in support of Shred-it for a period not to exceed fifteen months from the April 30, 2014 closing date.

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10.  Defined Contribution Plans
Cintas' Partners' Plan (the Plan)("the Plan") is a non-contributory profit sharing plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)("ESOP") for the benefit of substantially all U.S. Cintas employee-partners who have completed one year of service. The Plan also includes a 401(k) savings feature covering substantially all U.S. employee-partners. The amounts of contributions to the Plan and ESOP, as well as the matching contribution to the 401(k), are made at the discretion of Cintas.the Board of Directors. Total contributions, including Cintas' matching contributions, which approximate cost, were $26.033.7 million, $21.128.4 million and $19.826.0 million for the fiscal years ended May 31, 20122014, 20112013 and 20102012, respectively.
Cintas has a non-contributory deferred profit sharing plan (DPSP)("DPSP"), which covers substantially all Canadian employees.employee-partners. In addition, a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)("RRSP") is offered to those employees. The amounts of contributions to the DPSP, as well as the matching contribution to the RRSP, are made at the discretion of Cintas.the Board of Directors. Total contributions, which approximate cost, were $1.31.6 million, $1.01.4 million and $0.91.3 million for the fiscal years ended May 31, 20122014, 20112013 and 20102012, respectively.
Cintas has a supplemental executive retirement plan (SERP)("SERP") subject to Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code for the benefit of certain highly compensated Cintas employees.employee-partners. The SERP allows participants to defer the receipt of compensation which would otherwise become payable to them. Matching contributions are made at the discretion of Cintas.the Board of Directors. Total matching contributions were $5.76.0 million, $6.14.7 million and $5.05.7 million for the fiscal years ended May 31, 20122014, 20112013 and 20102012, respectively.


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11.  Earnings per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share using the two-class method for amounts attributable to Cintas' common shares:
(In thousands except per share data)2012 2011 2010
      
Basic Earnings per Share     
Net income$297,637
 $246,989
 $215,620
Less dividends to:     
Common shares$70,055
 $71,197
 $73,377
Unvested shares765
 615
 583
Total dividends$70,820
 $71,812
 $73,960
      
Undistributed net income$226,817
 $175,177
 $141,660
Less: net income allocated to participating unvested securities1,880
 1,097
 661
Net income available to common shareholders$224,937
 $174,080
 $140,999
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding129,891
 146,586
 152,858
      
Basic earnings per share:     
Common shares — distributed earnings$0.54
 $0.49
 $0.48
Common shares — undistributed earnings1.73
 1.19
 0.92
Total common shares$2.27
 $1.68
 $1.40
      
Unvested shares — distributed earnings$0.54
 $0.49
 $0.48
Unvested shares — undistributed earnings1.73
 1.19
 0.92
Total unvested shares$2.27
 $1.68
 $1.40
(In thousands except per share data)2014 2013 2012
      
Basic Earnings per Share     
Net income$374,442
 $315,442
 $297,637
Less: net income allocated to participating securities3,452
 1,896
 1,880
Net income allocated to common shareholders$370,990
 $313,546
 $295,757
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding120,377
 123,956
 129,891
      
Basic earnings per share$3.08
 $2.53
 $2.27


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(In thousands except per share data)2012 2011 2010
      
Diluted Earnings per Share     
Net income$297,637
 $246,989
 $215,620
Less dividends to:     
Common shares$70,055
 $71,197
 $73,377
Unvested shares765
 615
 583
Total dividends$70,820
 $71,812
 $73,960
      
Undistributed net income$226,817
 $175,177
 $141,660
Less: net income allocated to participating unvested securities1,880
 1,097
 661
Net income available to common shareholders$224,937
 $174,080
 $140,999
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding129,891
 146,586
 152,858
Effect of dilutive securities — employee stock options142
 
 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding130,033
 146,586
 152,858
      
Diluted earnings per share:     
Common shares — distributed earnings$0.54
 $0.49
 $0.48
Common shares — undistributed earnings1.73
 1.19
 0.92
Total common shares$2.27
 $1.68
 $1.40
      
Unvested shares — distributed earnings$0.54
 $0.49
 $0.48
Unvested shares — undistributed earnings1.73
 1.19
 0.92
Total unvested shares$2.27
 $1.68
 $1.40
(In thousands except per share data)2014 2013 2012
      
Diluted Earnings per Share     
Net income$374,442
 $315,442
 $297,637
Less: net income allocated to participating securities3,452
 1,896
 1,880
Net income allocated to common shareholders$370,990
 $313,546
 $295,757
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding120,377
 123,956
 129,891
Effect of dilutive securities — employee stock options1,263
 575
 142
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding121,640
 124,531
 130,033
      
Diluted earnings per share$3.05
 $2.52
 $2.27
For the fiscal years ended May 31, 20122014, 20112013 and 20102012, options granted to purchase 2.00.7 million, 3.90.7 million and 4.52.0 million shares of Cintas common stock, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share. The exercise prices of these options were greater than the average market price of the common shares (anti-dilutive).
We completed the October 26, 2010 share buyback program by purchasing 8.1 million shares of Cintas common stock in June and July 2011 for a total of $259.5 millionOn October 18, 2011 we announced that the Board of Directors authorized a $500 million share buyback program. This program was completed in April 2014. On July 30, 2013, Cintas announced that the Board of Directors approved an additional$500.0 million share buyback program at market prices.  Beginning in April 2012, under this newof $500 million which does not have an expiration date. The following table summarizes the buyback activity by program and fiscal year:
(In thousands except per share data)2014 2013
Buyback ProgramShares Avg. Price per Share Purchase Price Shares Avg. Price per Share Purchase Price
            
October 18, 20113,324
 $48.87
 $162,460
 5,075
 $40.97
 $207,932
July 30, 20133,341
 $59.72
 $199,500
 
 $
 $
 6,665

$54.31

$361,960

5,075

$40.97

$207,932
In June, 2014, we purchased 3.30.7 million shares under the July 30, 2013 program at an average price of Cintas common stock$62.14 per share for a total purchase price of $129.6 million. During fiscal 2012,$45.7 million. Under the July 30, 2013 program, through July 30, 2014 Cintas has purchased a total of 11.44.1 million shares of Cintas common stock at an average price of $34.24$60.15 per share for a total purchase price of $389.1 million. $245.2 million.
In July 2012, we purchased 0.6 million shares of Cintas stock for $23.7 million. Fromaddition to the inception of the October 18, 2011 share buyback program, through July 30, 2012, Cintas has purchased a total of 3.9 million shares of Cintas common stock at an average price of $38.86 per share for a total purchase price of $153.3 million. In addition, for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2012, Cintas acquired0.1 million shares of Cintas common stock in trade for employee payroll taxes due on restricted stock awards that vested during the fiscal year. TheseFor the fiscal year ended May 31, 2014, Cintas acquired 0.2 million shares were acquired at an average price of $32.05$50.45 per share for a total purchase price of $3.2$8.6 million. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013, Cintas acquired 0.2 million. shares at an average price of $38.04 per share for a total purchase price of $7.7 million.

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11.12.  Stock-Based Compensation
Under the 2005 Equity Compensation Plan adopted by Cintas in fiscal 2006, Cintas may grant officers and key employeesemployee-partners equity compensation in the form of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted and unrestricted stock awards, performance awards and other stock unit awards up to an aggregate of 14,000,000 shares of Cintas' common stock. At May 31, 20122014, 8,171,1244,683,607 shares of common stock are reserved for future issuance under the 2005 Equity Compensation Plan. As a result of the shredding transaction, we immediately vested 249,335 options and 71,882 restricted stock awards held by employees contributed to the partnership. The immediate vesting resulted in $12.4 million of additional stock compensation expense for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2014. Total compensation cost for stock-based awards was $20.344.7 million, $15.223.3 million and $15.320.3 million for the fiscal years ended May 31, 20122014, 20112013 and 20102012, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the consolidated income statement for share-based compensation arrangements was $5.617.2 million, $4.58.6 million and $3.97.5 million for the fiscal years ended May 31, 20122014, 20112013 and 20102012, respectively.

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Stock Options
Stock options are granted at the fair market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. The option terms are determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, but no stock option may be exercised later than 10 years after the date of the grant. The option awards generally have 10-year terms with graded vesting in years 3 through 105 based on continuous service during that period. Cintas recognizes compensation expense for these options using the straight-line recognition method over the vesting period.
TheExcept for the options that early vested as a result of the Shredding transaction, the fair value of these options was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:
2012 2011 20102014 2013 2012
          
Risk-free interest rate2.4% 2.5% 3.9%2.0% 1.3% 2.4%
Dividend yield1.7% 1.5% 1.3%1.7% 1.8% 1.7%
Expected volatility of Cintas' common stock37.0% 30.0% 30.0%28.0% 28.0% 28.0%
Expected life of the option in years7.5
 7.5
 7.5
7.5
 7.5
 7.5

The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. government issues with a remaining term equal to the expected life of the stock options. The determination of expected volatility is based on historical volatility of Cintas' common stock over the period commensurate with the expected term of stock options, as well as other relevant factors. The weighted average expected term was determined based on the historical employee exercise behavior of the options. The weighted-average fair value of stock options granted during fiscal 20122014, 20112013 and 20102012 was $12.0816.18, $8.049.60 and $8.239.48, respectively.













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The information presented in the following table relates primarily to stock options granted and outstanding under either the 2005 Equity Compensation Plan or under previously adopted plans:
Shares 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Shares 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
      
Outstanding, May 31, 2009 (1,914,710 shares exercisable)6,359,424
 $38.91
Granted1,070,798
 28.52
Canceled(963,016) 35.98
Exercised
 
Outstanding, May 31, 2010 (1,838,530 shares exercisable)6,467,206
 37.63
Granted2,030,764
 32.42
Canceled(833,267) 38.76
Exercised
 
Outstanding, May 31, 2011 (1,945,207 shares exercisable)7,664,703
 36.12
Outstanding, June 1, 2011 (1,945,207 shares exercisable)7,664,703
 $36.12
Granted1,638,907
 36.26
1,638,907
 36.26
Canceled(1,591,480) 36.90
(1,591,480) 36.90
Exercised(103,013) 32.66
(103,013) 32.66
Outstanding, May 31, 2012 (2,105,702 shares exercisable)7,609,117
 $36.04
7,609,117
 36.04
Granted1,722,081
 44.67
Canceled(884,384) 38.69
Exercised(561,176) 36.44
Outstanding, May 31, 2013 (1,815,795 shares exercisable)7,885,638
 37.60
Granted2,111,649
 61.04
Canceled(699,314) 42.42
Exercised(1,272,179) 39.03
Outstanding, May 31, 2014 (1,583,413 shares exercisable)8,025,794
 $43.12

The intrinsic value of stock options exercised during fiscalwas 2012$19.8 million was, $3.7 million and $0.6 million. for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The total cash received from employees as a result of employee stock option exercises for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2012, was $3.3 million. There were no stock options exercised during the years ended May 31, 20112014, 2013 orand 20102012. was $41.9 million, $14.8 million and $3.3 million, respectively.
The fair value of stock options vested was $12.917.7 million, $9.013.2 million and $6.812.9 million for the fiscal years ended May 31, 20122014, 20112013 and 20102012, respectively.




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The following table summarizes the information related to stock options outstanding at May 31, 20122014:
   Outstanding Options Exercisable Options
Range of
Exercise Prices
Number
Outstanding
 
Average
Remaining
Option
Life
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Number
Exercisable
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
$ 20.29 – $ 31.001,725,722 7.50 $26.22
 176,768
 $26.97
31.01 –  34.271,279,826 8.61 33.99
 60,390
 33.50
34.28 –   39.362,410,094 6.77 37.49
 622,774
 38.69
39.37 –    50.472,193,475 2.48 42.51
 1,245,770
 42.65
$ 20.29 – $ 50.477,609,117 6.01 $36.04
 2,105,702
 $39.90
   Outstanding Options Exercisable Options
Range of
Exercise Prices
Number
Outstanding
 
Average
Remaining
Option
Life
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Number
Exercisable
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  $ 20.29 – $ 34.171,455,179 5.74 $27.12
 658,257
 $26.50
    34.18 – 37.801,256,058 6.51 34.88
 146,089
 35.72
    37.81 –  43.001,747,491 6.67 38.57
 359,434
 40.45
    43.01  –  62.123,567,066 8.64 55.32
 419,633
 44.94
  $ 20.29 – $ 62.128,025,794 7.35 $43.12
 1,583,413
 $35.40

At May 31, 20122014, the aggregate intrinsic value of stock options outstanding and exercisable was $22.4151.3 million and $2.142.3 million, respectively. The weighted-average remaining contractual term of stock options exercisable is 2.13.9 years.








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Restricted Stock Awards
Restricted stock awards consist of Cintas' common stock that is subject to such conditions, restrictions and limitations as the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors determines to be appropriate. The vesting period is generally three years after the grant date. The recipient of restricted stock awards will have all rights of a shareholder of Cintas, including the right to vote and the right to receive cash dividends, during the vesting period. Cintas recognizes compensation expense for these restricted stock awards using the straight-line recognition method over the vesting period.
The information presented in the following table relates to restricted stock awards granted and outstanding under either the 2005 Equity Compensation Plan or under previously adopted plans:
Shares 
Weighted
Average
Grant
Price
Shares 
Weighted
Average
Grant
Price
Outstanding, unvested grants at May 31, 2009981,369
 $30.29
Granted597,514
 24.63
Canceled(53,278) 27.85
Vested(118,254) 36.57
Outstanding, unvested grants at May 31, 20101,407,351
 27.45
Granted712,721
 31.59
Canceled(66,754) 25.54
Vested(135,936) 39.26
Outstanding, unvested grants at May 31, 20111,917,382
 28.22
Outstanding, unvested grants at June 1, 20111,917,382
 $28.22
Granted452,267
 35.95
452,267
 35.95
Canceled(188,685) 30.62
(188,685) 30.62
Vested(291,968) 27.60
(291,968) 27.60
Outstanding, unvested grants at May 31, 20121,888,996
 $29.93
1,888,996
 29.93
Granted810,453
 41.72
Canceled(73,856) 31.78
Vested(610,570) 25.40
Outstanding, unvested grants at May 31, 20132,015,023
 35.97
Granted661,514
 60.66
Canceled(52,124) 37.95
Vested(465,635) 28.76
Outstanding, unvested grants at May 31, 20142,158,778
 $45.04

The remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options and restricted stock at May 31, 20122014, was $64.477.6 million. The weighted-average period of time over which this cost will be recognized is 3.32.3 years.


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12.13.  Litigation and Other Contingencies
Cintas is subject to legal proceedings, insurance receipts, legal settlements and claims arising from the ordinary course of its business, including personal injury, customer contract, environmental and employment claims. In the opinion of management, the aggregate liability, if any, with respect to such ordinary course of business actions will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position, or consolidated results of operationoperations or consolidated cash flows of Cintas
Cintas records an accrual for legal contingencies when Cintas determines that it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2014, Cintas accrued additional sums, in excess of its other legal contingency accruals, for adverse jury verdicts arising in the ordinary course of its business. The aggregate liability will not materially affect the consolidated financial position, consolidated results of operations or consolidated cash flows of Cintas.
Cintas is party to additional litigation not considered in the ordinary course of business, including the litigation discussed below.
Cintas is a defendant in a purported class action lawsuit, Mirna E. Serrano, et al. v. Cintas Corporation (Serrano), filed on May 10, 2004, and pending in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division. The Serrano plaintiffs alleged that Cintas discriminated against women in hiring into various service sales representative positions across all divisions of Cintas. On November 15, 2005, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) intervened in the Serrano lawsuit. The Serrano plaintiffs seek injunctive relief, compensatory damages, punitive damages, attorneys' fees and other remedies. On October 27, 2008, the United States District Court in the Eastern District of Michigan granted summary judgment in favor of Cintas limiting the scope of the putative class in the Serrano lawsuit to female applicants for service sales representative positions at Cintas locations within the state of Michigan. Consequently, all claims brought by female applicants for service sales representative positions outside of the state of Michigan were dismissed. Similarly, any claims brought by the EEOC on behalf of similarly situated female applicants outside of the state of Michigan have also been dismissed from the Serrano lawsuit. Cintas is a defendant in another purported class action lawsuit, Blanca Nelly Avalos, et al. v. Cintas Corporation (Avalos), which was filed in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division. The Avalos plaintiffs alleged that Cintas discriminated against women, African-Americans and Hispanics in hiring into various service sales representative positions in Cintas' Rental division only throughout the United States. The Avalos plaintiffs sought injunctive relief, compensatory damages, punitive damages, attorneys' fees and other remedies. The claims in Avalos originally were brought in the lawsuit captioned Robert Ramirez, et al. v. Cintas Corporation (Ramirez), filed on January 20, 2004, in the United States District Court, Northern District of California, San Francisco Division. On May 11, 2006, the Ramirez and Avalos African-American, Hispanic and female failure to hire into service sales representative positions claims and the EEOC's intervention were consolidated for pretrial purposes with the Serrano case and transferred to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division. The consolidated case was known as Mirna E. Serrano/Blanca Nelly Avalos, et al. v. Cintas Corporation (Serrano/Avalos). On March 31, 2009, the United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division entered an order denying class certification to all plaintiffs in the Serrano/Avalos lawsuits. Following denial of class certification, the Court permitted the individual Avalos and Serrano plaintiffs to proceed separately. In the Avalos case, the Court dismissed the remaining claims of the individual plaintiffs who remained in that case after the denial of class certification. On May 11, 2010, Plaintiff Tanesha Davis, on behalf of all similarly situated plaintiffs in the Avalos case, filed a notice of appeal of the District Court's summary judgment order in the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. The Appellate Court has made no determination regarding the merits of Davis' appeal. In September 2010, the Court in Serrano dismissed all private individual claims and all claims of the EEOC and the 13 individuals it claimed to represent. The EEOC has appealed the District Court's summary judgment decisions and various other rulings to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. TheOn November 9, 2012, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has not yet ruled onreversed the EEOC's appeal.District Court's opinion and remanded the claims back to the District Court. On April 16, 2013, Cintas filed with the United States Supreme Court a Petition for a Writ of Certiorari seeking to review the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.On October 7, 2013, the Court denied Cintas’ Petition, thus remanding the claims back to the District Court consistent with the Sixth Circuit Court’s November 9, 2012 decision.
The litigation discussed above, if decided or settled adversely to Cintas, may individually or in the aggregate, result in liability material to Cintas' consolidated financial condition, or consolidated results of operation or consolidated cash flows and could increase costs of operations on an ongoing basis. Any estimated liability relating to these proceedings is not determinable at this time. Cintas may enter into discussions regarding settlement of these and other lawsuits, and may enter into settlement agreements if it believes such settlement is in the best interest of Cintas' shareholders.
Cintas is a defendant in a purported class action lawsuit, Paul Veliz, et al. v. Cintas Corporation (Veliz), filed on March 19, 2003, in the United States District Court, Northern District of California, Oakland Division, alleging that Cintas violated certain federal and state wage and hour laws applicable to its service sales representatives, whom Cintas considers exempt employees, and asserting additional related ERISA claims.  On April 5, 2004 and February 14, 2006, the Court stayed the claims of all plaintiffs with valid arbitration agreements pending arbitration of those claims.  Claims made in the Veliz action, therefore, are pending before the United States District Court, Northern District of California and Judge Bruce Meyerson (Ret.), an Arbitrator selected by the parties.  On August 5, 2009, the parties in the Veliz action reached a settlement in principle.  That settlement was granted preliminary approval by the District Court. The pre-tax impact, net of insurance proceeds, was $19.5 million in fiscal 2010. Pursuant to the settlement agreement, Cintas paid $22.8 million on December 17, 2010. On June 3, 2011, the Court granted final approval of the settlement. On July 20, 2011, Cintas paid $1.9 million to satisfy the future income tax liabilities of the class members as they receive their respective shares of the settlement funds. Any remaining balance of the settlement funds will be used to pay the fees and expenses of the settlement administrator or donated to a charitable organization as determined


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by14.  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following table summarizes the court.
Duringchanges in the second quarteraccumulated balances for each component of fiscal 2010, Cintas had legal settlements that totaled $4.0 millionaccumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of insurance proceeds. Nonetax:
(In thousands)Foreign Currency 
Unrealized
Loss on
Derivatives
 Other Total
        
Balance at May 31, 2013$51,312
 $(14,339) $1,150
 $38,123
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications(9,787) (228) (1,632) (11,647)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 1,952
 
 1,952
Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income(9,787) 1,724
 (1,632) (9,695)
Balance at May 31, 2014$41,525
 $(12,615) $(482) $28,428

The following table summarizes the reclassifications out of these settlements were significant individually. These settlements included litigation related to multiple subjects including employment practices and insurance coverage.accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) during fiscal 2014:
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
     
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive
Income (Loss) Components

(In thousands)
 Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
Affected Line in the
Consolidated Condensed
Statements of Income
     
Amortization of interest rate locks $(3,130) Interest expense
Tax benefit 1,178
 Income taxes
Amortization of interest rate locks, net of tax $(1,952) Net of tax

13.15.  Operating Segment Information
Cintas classifies its businesses into four operating segments based on the types of products and services provided. The Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment consists of the rental and servicing of uniforms and other garments including flame resistant clothing, mats, mops and shop towels and other ancillary items. In addition to these rental items, restroom cleaning services and supplies and carpet and tile cleaning services are also provided within this operating segment. The Uniform Direct Sales operating segment consists of the direct sale of uniforms and related items and branded promotional products.items. The First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment consists of first aid, safety and fire protection products and services. The Document Management Services operating segment consists of document destruction, document imaging and document retention services.




















On April 30, 2014, Cintas completed its previously announced partnership transaction with the shareholders of Shred-it to combine Cintas’ document destruction business with Shred-it’s document destruction business. Cintas' document destruction business represented approximately 76%, 80%, and 70% of Cintas' Document Management Services operating segment's assets, revenue, and income before income taxes, respectively, as of and for the quarter ended February 28, 2014. Please see Note 9 entitled Acquisitions and Deconsolidation for additional information on the transaction.







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Cintas evaluates the performance of each operating segment based on several factors of which the primary financial measures are operating segment revenue and income before income taxes. The accounting policies of the operating segments are the same as those described in Note 1 entitled Significant Accounting Policies. Information related to the operations of Cintas' operating segments is set forth below:
(In thousands)
Rental
Uniforms
& Ancillary
Products
 
Uniform
Direct
Sales
 
First Aid,
Safety &
Fire
Protection
 
Document
Management
 Corporate Total
Rental
Uniforms
& Ancillary
Products
 
Uniform
Direct
Sales
 
First Aid,
Safety &
Fire
Protection
 
Document
Management
 Corporate Total
May 31, 2012           
May 31, 2014           
Revenue$2,912,261
 $433,994
 $415,703
 $340,042
 $
 $4,102,000
$3,223,930
 $455,485
 $514,429
 $357,968
 $
 $4,551,812
Gross margin$1,263,710
 $129,614
 $178,465
 $166,819
 $
 $1,738,608
$1,394,503
 $130,018
 $225,238
 $164,627
 $
 $1,914,386
Selling and admin. expenses834,210
 80,577
 143,338
 140,856
 
 1,198,981
887,444
 83,309
 176,286
 155,713
 
 1,302,752
Interest income
 
 
 
 (1,942) (1,942)
Interest expense
 
 
 
 70,625
 70,625
Gain on deconsolidation of Shredding, net of impairment charges and other transaction costs
 
 
 61,817
 
 61,817
Interest expense, net
 
 
 
 65,593
 65,593
Income before income taxes$429,500
 $49,037
 $35,127
 $25,963
 $(68,683) $470,944
$507,059
 $46,709
 $48,952
 $70,731
 $(65,593) $607,858
Depreciation and amortization$121,842
 $7,087
 $19,641
 $45,595
 $
 $194,165
$117,869
 $8,307
 $21,113
 $43,573
 $
 $190,862
Capital expenditures$107,152
 $5,161
 $15,264
 $33,225
 $
 $160,802
$94,190
 $2,482
 $14,512
 $34,396
 $
 $145,580
Total assets$2,765,691
 $136,478
 $362,128
 $556,784
 $339,825
 $4,160,906
$2,875,014
 $142,033
 $422,015
 $510,102
 $513,288
 $4,462,452
                      
May 31, 2011           
May 31, 2013           
Revenue$2,692,248
 $419,222
 $377,663
 $321,251
 $
 $3,810,384
$3,044,587
 $461,328
 $460,592
 $349,964
 $
 $4,316,471
Gross margin$1,161,792
 $126,475
 $156,060
 $164,960
 $
 $1,609,287
$1,288,290
 $134,985
 $199,314
 $164,478
 $
 $1,787,067
Selling and admin. expenses822,230
 78,220
 134,604
 133,890
 
 1,168,944
835,249
 81,739
 156,232
 148,636
 
 1,221,856
Interest income
 
 
 
 (2,030) (2,030)
Interest expense
 
 
 
 49,704
 49,704
Interest expense, net
 
 
 
 65,303
 65,303
Income before income taxes$339,562
 $48,255
 $21,456
 $31,070
 $(47,674) $392,669
$453,041

$53,246

$43,082

$15,842

$(65,303) $499,908
Depreciation and amortization$122,767
 $6,720
 $18,599
 $45,381
 $
 $193,467
$116,867
 $8,049
 $20,832
 $43,629
 $
 $189,377
Capital expenditures$108,557
 $5,223
 $23,215
 $45,597
 $
 $182,592
$140,327
 $6,908
 $11,809
 $37,442
 $
 $196,486
Total assets$2,721,261
 $154,109
 $355,332
 $595,912
 $525,326
 $4,351,940
$2,830,941
 $152,551
 $398,614
 $605,573
 $357,953
 $4,345,632
                      
May 31, 2010           
May 31, 2012           
Revenue$2,569,357
 $386,370
 $338,651
 $252,961
 $
 $3,547,339
$2,912,261
 $433,994
 $415,703
 $340,042
 $
 $4,102,000
Gross margin$1,119,781
 $116,336
 $131,726
 $129,974
 $
 $1,497,817
$1,263,710
 $129,614
 $178,465
 $166,819
 $
 $1,738,608
Selling and admin. expenses786,145
 76,232
 118,284
 105,698
 
 1,086,359
834,210
 80,577
 143,338
 140,856
 
 1,198,981
Legal settlements, net of insurance proceeds
 
 
 
 23,529
 23,529
Restructuring credits(2,880) 
 
 
 
 (2,880)
Interest income
 
 
 
 (1,695) (1,695)
Interest expense
 
 
 
 48,612
 48,612
Interest expense, net
 
 
 
 68,683
 68,683
Income before income taxes$336,516
 $40,104
 $13,442
 $24,276
 $(70,446) $343,892
$429,500

$49,037

$35,127

$25,963

$(68,683)
$470,944
Depreciation and amortization$131,714
 $7,582
 $16,178
 $37,667
 $
 $193,141
$121,842
 $7,087
 $19,641
 $45,595
 $
 $194,165
Capital expenditures$68,224
 $6,791
 $8,155
 $27,908
 $
 $111,078
$107,152
 $5,161
 $15,264
 $33,225
 $
 $160,802
Total assets$2,441,748
 $132,415
 $329,569
 $499,917
 $566,087
 $3,969,736
$2,770,491
 $136,478
 $362,128
 $556,784
 $339,825
 $4,165,706



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14.16.  Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
The following is a summary of the results of operation for each of the quarters within the fiscal years ended May 31, 20122014 and 20112013:
May 31, 2012 (in thousands)
First
Quarter
 
Second
Quarter
 
Third
Quarter
 
Fourth
Quarter
May 31, 2014 (in thousands) (1)
First
Quarter
 
Second
Quarter
 
Third
Quarter
 
Fourth
Quarter
              
Revenue$1,017,180
 $1,019,126
 $1,012,112
 $1,053,582
$1,120,343
 $1,143,753
 $1,130,237
 $1,157,479
Gross margin$439,040
 $429,797
 $425,903
 $443,868
$465,980
 $476,919
 $479,125
 $492,362
Net income$68,638
 $74,350
 $76,035
 $78,614
$77,754
 $84,862
 $84,602
 $127,224
Basic earnings per share$0.52
 $0.57
 $0.58
 $0.60
$0.63
 $0.71
 $0.70
 $1.04
Diluted earnings per share$0.52
 $0.57
 $0.58
 $0.60
$0.63
 $0.70
 $0.69
 $1.03
Weighted average number of shares outstanding131,309
 129,727
 129,735
 128,788
122,130
 119,907
 119,913
 119,541

May 31, 2011 (in thousands)
First
Quarter
 
Second
Quarter
 
Third
Quarter
 
Fourth
Quarter
May 31, 2013 (in thousands)
First
Quarter
 
Second
Quarter
 
Third
Quarter
 
Fourth
Quarter
              
Revenue$923,904
 $936,566
 $937,827
 $1,012,087
$1,051,325
 $1,060,386
 $1,075,674
 $1,129,086
Gross margin$393,671
 $390,648
 $391,921
 $433,047
$445,875
 $432,036
 $441,941
 $467,215
Net income$61,277
 $55,866
 $59,070
 $70,776
$76,733
 $78,027
 $74,705
 $85,977
Basic earnings per share$0.40
 $0.38
 $0.41
 $0.49
$0.61
 $0.63
 $0.60
 $0.69
Diluted earnings per share$0.40
 $0.38
 $0.41
 $0.49
$0.60
 $0.63
 $0.60
 $0.69
Weighted average number of shares outstanding152,164
 145,511
 145,303
 143,317
126,110
 124,185
 123,120
 122,392

(1) On April 30, 2014, Cintas completed its previously announced partnership transaction with the shareholders of Shred-it to combine Cintas’ document destruction business with Shred-it’s document destruction business. Under the agreement, Cintas and Shred-it each contributed its document destruction business to a newly formed partnership owned 42% by Cintas and 58% by the shareholders of Shred-it. The deconsolidation of the document destruction business negatively impacted fiscal 2014 fourth quarter revenue. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company realized a $106.4 million gain on deconsolidation of the shredding business. In addition, as a result of the shredding transaction, the Company recorded an asset impairment charge of $16.1 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014. The Company also recorded transaction costs of $28.5 million, of which $2.2 million was recorded in the third quarter and $26.3 million was recorded in the fourth quarter. Please see Note 9 entitled Acquisitions and Deconsolidation for additional information on the transaction.

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15.17.  Supplemental Guarantor Information
Cintas Corporation No. 2 (Corp. 2)("Corp. 2") is the indirectly, wholly-owned principal operating subsidiary of Cintas. Corp. 2 is the issuer of the $1,275.01,300.0 million of long-term senior notes, which are unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by Cintas Corporation and its wholly-owned, direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries.
As allowed by SEC rules, the following condensed consolidating financial statements are provided as an alternative to filing separate financial statements of the guarantors. Each of the subsidiaries presented in the following condensed consolidating financial statements has been fully consolidated in Cintas' consolidated financial statements. The following condensed consolidating financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of Cintas and notes thereto of which this note is an integral part.
Condensed consolidating financial statements for Cintas, Corp. 2, the subsidiary guarantors and non-guarantors are presented on the following pages:
Condensed Consolidating Income Statement

Year Ended May 31, 2012 (in thousands)
Cintas
Corporation
 Corp. 2 
Subsidiary
Guarantors
 
Non-
Guarantors
 Eliminations 
Cintas
Corporation
Consolidated
Year Ended May 31, 2014 (in thousands)
Cintas
Corporation
 Corp. 2 
Subsidiary
Guarantors
 
Non-
Guarantors
 Eliminations 
Cintas
Corporation
Consolidated
                      
Revenue:                      
Rental uniforms and
ancillary products
$
 $2,233,085
 $574,950
 $210,683
 $(106,457) $2,912,261
$
 $2,460,666
 $663,512
 $220,969
 $(121,217) $3,223,930
Other services
 1,488,163
 28,660
 117,791
 (444,875) 1,189,739

 1,637,193
 31,512
 131,581
 (472,404) 1,327,882
Equity in net income of
affiliates
297,637
 
 
 
 (297,637) 
374,442
 
 
 
 (374,442) 
297,637
 3,721,248
 603,610
 328,474
 (848,969) 4,102,000
374,442
 4,097,859
 695,024
 352,550
 (968,063) 4,551,812
Costs and expenses (income):                      
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products
 1,386,320
 362,803
 145,293
 (245,865) 1,648,551

 1,520,893
 417,388
 153,726
 (262,580) 1,829,427
Cost of other services
 955,148
 (13,649) 73,130
 (299,788) 714,841

 1,056,366
 (14,261) 80,385
 (314,491) 807,999
Selling and administrative expenses
 1,184,888
 (69,882) (145,953) 229,928
 1,198,981

 1,303,186
 (83,763) 101,432
 (18,103) 1,302,752
Shredding transaction asset impairment charge
 
 16,143
 
 
 16,143
Shredding transaction costs
 
 28,481
 
 
 28,481
Operating income297,637
 194,892
 324,338
 256,004
 (533,244) 539,627
374,442
 217,414
 331,036
 17,007
 (372,889) 567,010
           
Gain (loss) on Shredding deconsolidation
 111,661
 
 (5,220) 
 106,441
                      
Interest income
 (111,631) (589) (190,345) 300,623
 (1,942)
 (43) (178) (15,279) 15,271
 (229)
Interest expense (income)
 72,212
 (1,543) (44) 
 70,625

 66,461
 (635) (4) 
 65,822
                      
Income before income taxes297,637
 234,311
 326,470
 446,393
 (833,867) 470,944
374,442
 262,657
 331,849
 27,070
 (388,160) 607,858
Income taxes
 68,752
 95,793
 8,814
 (52) 173,307

 100,394
 126,840
 6,261
 (79) 233,416
                      
Net income$297,637
 $165,559
 $230,677
 $437,579
 $(833,815) $297,637
$374,442
 $162,263
 $205,009
 $20,809
 $(388,081) $374,442


5462



Condensed Consolidating Income Statement

Year Ended May 31, 2011 (in thousands)
Cintas
Corporation
 Corp. 2 
Subsidiary
Guarantors
 
Non-
Guarantors
 Eliminations 
Cintas
Corporation
Consolidated
Year Ended May 31, 2013 (in thousands)
Cintas
Corporation
 Corp. 2 
Subsidiary
Guarantors
 
Non-
Guarantors
 Eliminations 
Cintas
Corporation
Consolidated
                      
Revenue:                      
Rental uniforms and
ancillary products
$
 $2,069,895
 $531,525
 $196,380
 $(105,552) $2,692,248
$
 $2,314,386
 $616,726
 $220,946
 $(107,471) $3,044,587
Other services
 1,395,119
 340,063
 109,634
 (726,680) 1,118,136

 1,587,000
 31,210
 124,234
 (470,560) 1,271,884
Equity in net income of
affiliates
246,989
 
 
 
 (246,989) 
315,442
 
 
 
 (315,442) 
246,989
 3,465,014
 871,588
 306,014
 (1,079,221) 3,810,384
315,442
 3,901,386
 647,936
 345,180
 (893,473) 4,316,471
Costs and expenses (income):                      
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products
 1,305,908
 330,442
 132,463
 (238,357) 1,530,456

 1,454,791
 392,134
 155,490
 (246,118) 1,756,297
Cost of other services
 876,359
 316,650
 67,997
 (590,365) 670,641

 1,016,074
 (12,694) 77,103
 (307,376) 773,107
Selling and administrative expenses
 1,065,037
 17,270
 92,839
 (6,202) 1,168,944

 1,210,755
 (66,640) 97,646
 (19,905) 1,221,856
Operating income246,989
 217,710
 207,226
 12,715
 (244,297) 440,343
315,442
 219,766
 335,136
 14,941
 (320,074) 565,211
                      
Interest income
 (589) (697) (100,777) 100,033
 (2,030)
 (40) (272) (28,334) 28,237
 (409)
Interest expense (income)
 52,357
 (2,687) 34
 
 49,704

 66,584
 (875) 3
 
 65,712
                      
Income before income taxes246,989
 165,942
 210,610
 113,458
 (344,330) 392,669
315,442
 153,222
 336,283
 43,272
 (348,311) 499,908
Income taxes
 60,028
 76,186
 9,494
 (28) 145,680

 54,474
 119,556
 10,479
 (43) 184,466
                      
Net income$246,989
 $105,914
 $134,424
 $103,964
 $(344,302) $246,989
$315,442
 $98,748
 $216,727
 $32,793
 $(348,268) $315,442

5563



Condensed Consolidating Income Statement

Year Ended May 31, 2010 (in thousands)
Cintas
Corporation
 Corp. 2 Subsidiary Guarantors 
Non-
Guarantors
 Eliminations 
Cintas
Corporation
Consolidated
Year Ended May 31, 2012 (in thousands)
Cintas
Corporation
 Corp. 2 Subsidiary Guarantors 
Non-
Guarantors
 Eliminations 
Cintas
Corporation
Consolidated
                      
Revenue:                      
Rental uniforms and
ancillary products
$
 $1,970,303
 $518,254
 $180,847
 $(100,047) $2,569,357
$
 $2,233,085
 $574,950
 $210,683
 $(106,457) $2,912,261
Other services
 1,216,779
 351,368
 66,229
 (656,394) 977,982

 1,488,163
 28,660
 117,791
 (444,875) 1,189,739
Equity in net income of
affiliates
215,620
 
 
 
 (215,620) 
297,637
 
 
 
 (297,637) 
215,620
 3,187,082
 869,622
 247,076
 (972,061) 3,547,339
297,637
 3,721,248
 603,610
 328,474
 (848,969) 4,102,000
Costs and expenses (income):                      
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products
 1,226,076
 332,935
 111,340
 (220,775) 1,449,576

 1,386,320
 362,803
 145,293
 (245,865) 1,648,551
Cost of other services
 798,841
 297,890
 41,316
 (538,101) 599,946

 955,148
 (13,649) 73,130
 (299,788) 714,841
Selling and administrative expenses
 1,037,945
 (20,140) 67,669
 885
 1,086,359

 1,184,888
 (69,882) (145,953) 229,928
 1,198,981
Legal settlements, net of insurance proceeds
 
 23,529
 
 
 23,529
Restructuring credits
 (1,080) (1,800) 
 
 (2,880)
Operating income215,620
 125,300
 237,208
 26,751
 (214,070) 390,809
297,637
 194,892
 324,338
 256,004
 (533,244) 539,627
                      
Interest income
 (268) (1,130) (297) 
 (1,695)
 (111,631) (589) (190,345) 300,623
 (1,942)
Interest expense (income)
 51,486
 (2,897) 23
 
 48,612

 72,212
 (1,543) (44) 
 70,625
                      
Income before income taxes215,620
 74,082
 241,235
 27,025
 (214,070) 343,892
297,637
 234,311
 326,470
 446,393
 (833,867) 470,944
Income taxes
 27,936
 91,239
 9,123
 (26) 128,272

 68,752
 95,793
 8,814
 (52) 173,307
                      
Net income$215,620
 $46,146
 $149,996
 $17,902
 $(214,044) $215,620
$297,637
 $165,559
 $230,677
 $437,579
 $(833,815) $297,637

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income

Year Ended May 31, 2014 (in thousands)
Cintas
Corporation
 Corp. 2 Subsidiary Guarantors 
Non-
Guarantors
 Eliminations 
Cintas
Corporation
Consolidated
            
Net income$374,442
 $162,263
 $205,009
 $20,809
 $(388,081) $374,442
            
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:          
       Foreign currency translation
           adjustments

 
 
 (9,787) 
 (9,787)
      Change in fair value of
           derivatives

 
 
 (228) 
 (228)
      Amortization of interest rate lock
          agreements

 1,952
 
 
 
 1,952
 Other
 
 (1,629) (3) 
 (1,632)
            
Other comprehensive income (loss)
 1,952
 (1,629) (10,018) 
 (9,695)
            
Comprehensive income$374,442
 $164,215
 $203,380
 $10,791
 $(388,081) $364,747

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income

Year Ended May 31, 2013 (in thousands)
Cintas
Corporation
 Corp. 2 Subsidiary Guarantors 
Non-
Guarantors
 Eliminations 
Cintas
Corporation
Consolidated
            
Net income$315,442
 $98,748
 $216,727
 $32,793
 $(348,268) $315,442
            
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:           
       Foreign currency translation
           adjustments

 (12) 
 (1,075) 
 (1,087)
      Change in fair value of
           derivatives

 (187) 
 
 
 (187)
      Amortization of interest rate lock
          agreements

 1,952
 
 
 
 1,952
 Other
 
 782
 
 
 782
            
Other comprehensive income (loss)
 1,753
 782
 (1,075) 
 1,460
            
Comprehensive income$315,442
 $100,501
 $217,509
 $31,718
 $(348,268) $316,902

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income

Year Ended May 31, 2012 (in thousands)
Cintas
Corporation
 Corp. 2 Subsidiary Guarantors 
Non-
Guarantors
 Eliminations 
Cintas
Corporation
Consolidated
            
Net income$297,637
 $165,559
 $230,677
 $437,579
 $(833,815) $297,637
            
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:           
       Foreign currency translation
           adjustments

 (18) 
 (17,797) 
 (17,815)
      Change in fair value of
           derivatives

 (5,604) 
 318
 
 (5,286)
      Amortization of interest rate lock
          agreements

 1,508
 
 
 
 1,508
 Other
 
 (575) 24
 
 (551)
            
Other comprehensive loss
 (4,114) (575) (17,455) 
 (22,144)
            
Comprehensive income$297,637
 $161,445
 $230,102
 $420,124
 $(833,815) $275,493


5667



Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

As of May 31, 2012 (in thousands)
Cintas
Corporation
 Corp. 2 
Subsidiary
Guarantors
 
Non-
Guarantors
 Eliminations 
Cintas
Corporation
Consolidated
As of May 31, 2014 (in thousands)
Cintas
Corporation
 Corp. 2 
Subsidiary
Guarantors
 
Non-
Guarantors
 Eliminations 
Cintas
Corporation
Consolidated
                      
Assets                      
Current assets:                      
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $58,737
 $229,287
 $51,801
 $
 $339,825
$
 $73,540
 $399,525
 $40,223
 $
 $513,288
Accounts receivable, net
 327,442
 81,243
 42,176
 
 450,861

 366,629
 97,869
 43,929
 
 508,427
Inventories, net
 210,283
 20,258
 10,781
 9,883
 251,205

 215,974
 20,745
 9,650
 4,870
 251,239
Uniforms and other rental items in service
 337,298
 101,435
 35,051
 (20,999) 452,785

 374,666
 112,467
 38,240
 (18,836) 506,537
Income taxes, current
 5,296
 3,642
 13,250
 
 22,188

 1,549
 (1,549) 
 
 
Prepaid expenses and other
 7,905
 12,770
 4,029
 
 24,704
Prepaid expenses and other
current assets

 7,058
 14,752
 4,380
 
 26,190
Total current assets
 946,961
 448,635
 157,088
 (11,116) 1,541,568

 1,039,416
 643,809
 136,422
 (13,966) 1,805,681
                      
Property and equipment, at cost, net
 600,565
 259,744
 83,996
 
 944,305

 533,665
 225,677
 96,360
 
 855,702
Investments321,083
 2,081,094
 893,647
 1,015,343
 (3,852,810) 458,357
Goodwill
 
 1,419,535
 65,840
 
 1,485,375

 
 1,211,716
 55,807
 (112) 1,267,411
Service contracts, net
 71,337
 326
 5,159
 
 76,822

 51,248
 53
 4,374
 
 55,675
Other assets, net1,637,225
 1,628,516
 2,467,198
 759,439
 (6,379,542) 112,836
1,378,100
 8,900
 2,189,527
 9,044
 (3,565,945) 19,626
$1,637,225
 $3,247,379
 $4,595,438
 $1,071,522
 $(6,390,658) $4,160,906
$1,699,183
 $3,714,323
 $5,164,429
 $1,317,350
 $(7,432,833) $4,462,452
                      
Liabilities and
Shareholders' Equity
                      
Current liabilities:                      
Accounts payable$(465,247) $(475,624) $978,932
 $18,760
 $38,019
 $94,840
$(465,247) $(545,526) $1,092,545
 $30,281
 $38,017
 $150,070
Accrued compensation and related liabilities
 63,797
 21,619
 5,798
 
 91,214

 56,581
 22,590
 5,855
 
 85,026
Accrued liabilities
 67,651
 176,220
 13,557
 (786) 256,642

 79,614
 208,983
 11,876
 (746) 299,727
Income taxes, current
 
 4,915
 1,045
 
 5,960
Deferred tax (asset) liability
 (538) (87) 3,184
 
 2,559

 (510) 80,575
 8,780
 
 88,845
Long-term debt due within one year
 225,866
 (230) 
 
 225,636

 773
 (270) 
 
 503
Total current liabilities(465,247) (118,848) 1,176,454
 41,299
 37,233
 670,891
(465,247) (409,068) 1,409,338
 57,837
 37,271
 630,131
                      
Long-term liabilities: 
  
  
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
Long-term debt due after one year
 1,068,820
 (11,288) 848
 786
 1,059,166

 1,309,611
 (10,380) 500
 746
 1,300,477
Deferred income taxes
 (6) 199,404
 5,183
 
 204,581

 (6) 251,924
 (5,874) 
 246,044
Accrued liabilities
 
 86,406
 727
 
 87,133

 
 92,069
 873
 
 92,942
Total long-term liabilities
 1,068,814
 274,522
 6,758
 786
 1,350,880

 1,309,605
 333,613
 (4,501) 746
 1,639,463
Total shareholders' equity2,102,472
 2,297,413
 3,144,462
 1,023,465
 (6,428,677) 2,139,135
2,164,430
 2,813,786
 3,421,478
 1,264,014
 (7,470,850) 2,192,858
$1,637,225
 $3,247,379
 $4,595,438
 $1,071,522
 $(6,390,658) $4,160,906
$1,699,183
 $3,714,323
 $5,164,429
 $1,317,350
 $(7,432,833) $4,462,452


5768



Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

As of May 31, 2011 (in thousands)
Cintas
Corporation
 Corp. 2 
Subsidiary
Guarantors
 
Non-
Guarantors
 Eliminations 
Cintas
Corporation
Consolidated
As of May 31, 2013 (in thousands)
Cintas
Corporation
 Corp. 2 
Subsidiary
Guarantors
 
Non-
Guarantors
 Eliminations 
Cintas
Corporation
Consolidated
                      
Assets                      
Current assets:                      
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $54,957
 $313,283
 $69,866
 $
 $438,106
$
 $54,511
 $247,070
 $50,692
 $
 $352,273
Marketable securities
 
 
 87,220
 
 87,220

 
 5,680
 
 
 5,680
Accounts receivable, net
 312,033
 76,484
 40,614
 
 429,131

 355,429
 96,569
 44,051
 
 496,049
Inventories, net
 204,536
 24,943
 13,266
 6,913
 249,658

 201,260
 25,584
 10,342
 3,254
 240,440
Uniforms and other rental items in service
 302,897
 82,148
 34,895
 (26,114) 393,826

 363,662
 113,024
 38,917
 (18,851) 496,752
Income taxes, current
 949
 8,355
 24,238
 
 33,542

 4,172
 3,437
 1,493
 
 9,102
Deferred tax asset (liability)
 566
 47,905
 (2,658) 
 45,813
Prepaid expenses and other
 5,738
 13,732
 4,011
 
 23,481
Prepaid expenses and other
current assets

 7,450
 12,909
 4,171
 
 24,530
Total current assets
 881,676
 566,850
 271,452
 (19,201) 1,700,777

 986,484
 504,273
 149,666
 (15,597) 1,624,826
                      
Property and equipment, at cost, net
 587,701
 274,086
 84,431
 
 946,218

 631,480
 259,586
 95,637
 
 986,703
Investments321,083
 1,614,354
 879,861
 760,489
 (3,474,262) 101,525
Goodwill
 
 1,416,926
 70,956
 
 1,487,882

 
 1,449,445
 68,115
 
 1,517,560
Service contracts, net
 94,379
 663
 7,270
 
 102,312

 88,157
 166
 3,830
 
 92,153
Other assets, net1,778,595
 1,629,598
 2,070,017
 369,527
 (5,732,986) 114,751
1,377,039
 13,151
 1,818,336
 8,414
 (3,194,075) 22,865
$1,778,595
 $3,193,354
 $4,328,542
 $803,636
 $(5,752,187) $4,351,940
$1,698,122
 $3,333,626
 $4,911,667
 $1,086,151
 $(6,683,934) $4,345,632
                      
Liabilities and
Shareholders' Equity
                      
Current liabilities:                      
Accounts payable$(465,247) $(329,430) $855,739
 $11,198
 $38,019
 $110,279
$(465,247) $(561,454) $1,084,986
 $24,728
 $38,016
 $121,029
Accrued compensation and related liabilities
 55,138
 20,153
 4,543
 
 79,834

 54,591
 17,642
 5,817
 
 78,050
Accrued liabilities
 61,399
 154,861
 27,235
 (804) 242,691

 67,490
 193,261
 11,837
 (767) 271,821
Deferred tax (asset) liability
 (534) 68,765
 8,938
 
 77,169
Long-term debt due within one year
 855
 480
 
 
 1,335

 8,436
 (249) 
 
 8,187
Total current liabilities(465,247) (212,038) 1,031,233
 42,976
 37,215
 434,139
(465,247) (431,471) 1,364,405
 51,320
 37,249
 556,256
                      
Long-term liabilities: 
  
  
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
Long-term debt due after one year
 1,294,674
 (12,433) 1,745
 804
 1,284,790

 1,310,384
 (11,020) 848
 767
 1,300,979
Deferred income taxes
 (7) 190,701
 5,627
 
 196,321

 (6) 216,368
 (5,879) 
 210,483
Accrued liabilities
 
 133,427
 614
 
 134,041

 
 75,571
 851
 
 76,422
Total long-term liabilities
 1,294,667
 311,695
 7,986
 804
 1,615,152

 1,310,378
 280,919
 (4,180) 767
 1,587,884
Total shareholders' equity2,243,842
 2,110,725
 2,985,614
 752,674
 (5,790,206) 2,302,649
2,163,369
 2,454,719
 3,266,343
 1,039,011
 (6,721,950) 2,201,492
$1,778,595
 $3,193,354
 $4,328,542
 $803,636
 $(5,752,187) $4,351,940
$1,698,122
 $3,333,626
 $4,911,667
 $1,086,151
 $(6,683,934) $4,345,632





5869



Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

Year Ended May 31, 2012 (in thousands)
Cintas
Corporation
 Corp. 2 
Subsidiary
Guarantors
 
Non-
Guarantors
 Eliminations 
Cintas
Corporation
Consolidated
Year Ended May 31, 2014
(in thousands)
Cintas
Corporation
 Corp. 2 
Subsidiary
Guarantors
 
Non-
Guarantors
 Eliminations 
Cintas
Corporation
Consolidated
                      
Cash flows from operating activities:                      
Net income$297,637
 $165,559
 $230,677
 $437,579
 $(833,815) $297,637
$374,442
 $162,263
 $205,009
 $20,809
 $(388,081) $374,442
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:           
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:           
Depreciation
 102,613
 40,613
 12,605
 
 155,831

 110,100
 44,856
 13,264
 
 168,220
Amortization
 33,114
 393
 4,827
 
 38,334
Amortization of intangible assets
 20,547
 153
 1,942
 
 22,642
Stock-based compensation20,312
 
 
 
 
 20,312
29,875
 
 
 
 
 29,875
Gain on deconsolidation of Shredding
 (111,661) 
 5,220
 
 (106,441)
Shredding transaction asset impairment charge
 
 16,143
 
 
 16,143
Shredding transaction costs
 
 26,057
 
 
 26,057
Deferred income taxes
 
 56,411
 316
 
 56,727

 (2) 47,373
 (262) 
 47,109
Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:                      
Accounts receivable, net
 (15,280) (4,985) (3,996) 
 (24,261)
 (53,053) (1,300) (1,878) 
 (56,231)
Inventories, net
 (5,635) 4,685
 1,590
 (2,970) (2,330)
 (14,735) 4,839
 450
 (1,616) (11,062)
Uniforms and other rental items in service
 (34,401) (19,286) (1,477) (5,115) (60,279)
 (11,004) 557
 (973) (15) (11,435)
Prepaid expenses
 (2,154) 950
 (292) 
 (1,496)
 (386) (1,844) 53
 
 (2,177)
Accounts payable
 (143,189) 661,243
 (530,611) 
 (12,557)
 25,573
 23,246
 (18,374) 1
 30,446
Accrued compensation and related liabilities
 8,659
 1,466
 1,500
 
 11,625

 5,778
 4,947
 206
 
 10,931
Accrued liabilities
 16,929
 (30,586) (6,732) 18
 (20,371)
 50,008
 4,897
 (689) 21
 54,237
Income taxes, current
 (4,357) 4,712
 10,335
 
 10,690

 2,621
 9,902
 2,690
 
 15,213
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities317,949
 121,858
 946,293
 (74,356) (841,882) 469,862
Net cash provided by operating activities404,317
 186,049
 384,835
 22,458
 (389,690) 607,969
                      
Cash flows from investing activities:                      
Capital expenditures
 (116,954) (26,270) (17,578) 
 (160,802)
 (123,978) (9,591) (12,011) 
 (145,580)
Proceeds from sale or redemption of marketable securities
 
 
 665,016
 
 665,016
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities
 
 5,659
 48,537
 
 54,196
Purchase of marketable securities and investments
 (2,740) (416,100) (579,654) 412,839
 (585,655)
 (152,913) (242,956) (48,537) 378,548
 (65,858)
Proceeds from Shredding transaction, net of cash contributed
 180,000
 
 (641) 
 179,359
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
 (19,323) (65) (5,476) 
 (24,864)
 (13,199) 
 (20,242) 
 (33,441)
Other141,350
 20,090
 (588,518) 28
 429,061
 2,011
13,783
 (50,446) 8,108
 12,173
 11,163
 (5,219)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities141,350
 (118,927) (1,030,953) 62,336
 841,900
 (104,294)13,783
 (160,536) (238,780) (20,721) 389,711
 (16,543)
                      
Cash flows from financing activities:                      
Proceeds from the issuances of debt
 
 (786) 
 786
 

 
 (2,445) 2,445
 
 
Repayment of debt
 (843) 324
 
 (804) (1,323)
 (8,436) (106) 376
 (21) (8,187)
Exercise of stock-based compensation awards3,341
 
 
 
 
 3,341
Proceeds from exercise of stock-based compensation awards41,902
 
 
 
 
 41,902
Dividends paid(70,800) 
 
 (20) 
 (70,820)(93,293) 
 
 (27) 
 (93,320)
Repurchase of common stock(392,328) 
 
 
 
 (392,328)(370,599) 
 
 
 
 (370,599)
Other488
 1,508
 (574) (867) 
 555
3,890
 1,952
 8,951
 (14,324) 
 469
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(459,299) 665
 (1,036) (887) (18) (460,575)(418,100) (6,484) 6,400
 (11,530) (21) (429,735)
                      
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 184
 1,700
 (5,158) 
 (3,274)
 
 
 (676) 
 (676)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 3,780
 (83,996) (18,065) 
 (98,281)
 19,029
 152,455
 (10,469) 
 161,015
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 54,957
 313,283
 69,866
 
 438,106

 54,511
 247,070
 50,692
 
 352,273
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$
 $58,737
 $229,287
 $51,801
 $
 $339,825
$
 $73,540
 $399,525
 $40,223
 $
 $513,288

5970



Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

Year Ended May 31, 2011 (in thousands)
Cintas
Corporation
 Corp. 2 
Subsidiary
Guarantors
 
Non-
Guarantors
 Eliminations 
Cintas
Corporation
Consolidated
Year Ended May 31, 2013
(in thousands)
Cintas
Corporation
 Corp. 2 
Subsidiary
Guarantors
 
Non-
Guarantors
 Eliminations 
Cintas
Corporation
Consolidated
                      
Cash flows from operating activities:                      
Net income$246,989
 $105,914
 $134,424
 $103,964
 $(344,302) $246,989
$315,442
 $98,748
 $216,727
 $32,793
 $(348,268) $315,442
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:           
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:           
Depreciation
 103,039
 36,032
 11,815
 
 150,886

 16,647
 135,345
 13,672
 
 165,664
Amortization
 37,615
 543
 4,423
 
 42,581
Amortization of intangible assets
 21,077
 200
 2,436
 
 23,713
Stock-based compensation15,203
 
 
 
 
 15,203
23,310
 
 
 
 
 23,310
Deferred income taxes
 (4,886) 51,996
 798
 
 47,908

 
 53,916
 (5,893) 
 48,023
Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:                      
Accounts receivable, net
 (39,060) (2,079) (7,847) 
 (48,986)
 (25,206) (15,326) (2,172) 
 (42,704)
Inventories, net
 (59,223) (8,112) (2,957) (8,532) (78,824)
 9,034
 (5,292) 626
 6,629
 10,997
Uniforms and other rental items in service
 (45,149) (11,671) (7,179) 5,819
 (58,180)
 (26,364) (11,590) (4,077) (2,148) (44,179)
Prepaid expenses
 223
 2,085
 (1,948) 
 360

 507
 (3,620) (168) 
 (3,281)
Accounts payable
 (392,210) 393,185
 28,244
 (4) 29,215

 (55,802) 75,034
 5,794
 (3) 25,023
Accrued compensation and related liabilities
 12,957
 (1,577) 1,113
 
 12,493

 (9,206) (3,977) 22
 
 (13,161)
Accrued liabilities
 (2,740) (6,318) 6,875
 16
 (2,167)
 (5,416) 38,099
 (829) 19
 31,873
Income taxes, current
 4,265
 (8,858) (11,999) 
 (16,592)
 1,110
 206
 10,712
 
 12,028
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities262,192
 (279,255) 579,650
 125,302
 (347,003) 340,886
Net cash provided by operating activities338,752
 25,129
 479,722
 52,916
 (343,771) 552,748
                      
Cash flows from investing activities:                      
Capital expenditures
 (99,739) (68,274) (14,579) 
 (182,592)
 (39,975) (131,208) (25,303) 
 (196,486)
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities
 
 23,206
 115,850
 
 139,056

 
 13,899
 147,579
 
 161,478
Purchase of marketable securities and investments
 (16,897) (55,438) (61,438) 55,466
 (78,307)
 (683) (31,075) (158,378) 11,672
 (178,464)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
 (133,378) (1,831) (36,343) 
 (171,552)
 (67,431) 112
 (2,051) 
 (69,370)
Other253,387
 54,296
 (504,637) (99,797) 291,553
 (5,198)(60,918) 58,589
 (315,519) (15,609) 332,118
 (1,339)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities253,387
 (195,718) (606,974) (96,307) 347,019
 (298,593)
Net cash used in investing activities(60,918) (49,500) (463,791) (53,762) 343,790
 (284,181)
                      
Cash flows from financing activities:                      
Proceeds from the issuance of debt
 1,000,500
 1,781
 
 
 1,002,281

 250,000
 638
 (638) 
 250,000
Repayment of debt
 (501,316) (876) 
 (16) (502,208)
 (225,866) 445
 (196) (19) (225,636)
Proceeds from exercise of stock-based compensation awards14,807
 
 
 
 
 14,807
Dividends paid(71,801) 
 
 (11) 
 (71,812)(79,723) 
 
 (21) 
 (79,744)
Repurchase of common stock(443,690) 
 
 
 
 (443,690)(215,681) 
 
 
 
 (215,681)
Other(88) (4,576) 
 55
 
 (4,609)2,763
 (3,989) 769
 653
 
 196
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(515,579) 494,608
 905
 44
 (16) (20,038)(277,834) 20,145
 1,852
 (202) (19) (256,058)
                      
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 417
 
 4,153
 
 4,570

 
 
 (61) 
 (61)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 20,052
 (26,419) 33,192
 
 26,825
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
 (4,226) 17,783
 (1,109) 
 12,448
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 34,905
 339,702
 36,674
 
 411,281

 58,737
 229,287
 51,801
 
 339,825
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$
 $54,957
 $313,283
 $69,866
 $
 $438,106
$
 $54,511
 $247,070
 $50,692
 $
 $352,273

6071



Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

Year Ended May 31, 2010 (in thousands)
Cintas
Corporation
 Corp. 2 
Subsidiary
Guarantors
 
Non-
Guarantors
 Eliminations 
Cintas
Corporation
Consolidated
Year Ended May 31, 2012 (in thousands)
Cintas
Corporation
 Corp. 2 
Subsidiary
Guarantors
 
Non-
Guarantors
 Eliminations 
Cintas
Corporation
Consolidated
                      
Cash flows from operating activities:                      
Net income$215,620
 $46,146
 $149,996
 $17,902
 $(214,044) $215,620
$297,637
 $165,559
 $230,677
 $437,579
 $(833,815) $297,637
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:                      
Depreciation
 105,981
 37,149
 8,929
 
 152,059

 102,613
 40,613
 12,605
 
 155,831
Amortization
 37,723
 879
 2,480
 
 41,082
Amortization of intangible assets
 33,114
 393
 4,827
 
 38,334
Stock-based compensation15,349
 
 
 
 
 15,349
20,312
 
 
 
 
 20,312
Deferred income taxes
 (1,745) 12,668
 2,372
 
 13,295

 
 56,411
 316
 
 56,727
Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:                      
Accounts receivable, net
 21,442
 14,594
 (2,512) (28,302) 5,222

 (15,280) (4,985) (3,996) 
 (24,261)
Inventories, net
 49,396
 (16,803) (913) (1,387) 30,293

 (5,635) 4,685
 1,590
 (2,970) (2,330)
Uniforms and other rental items in service
 2,379
 5,655
 (3,681) (189) 4,164

 (34,401) (19,286) (1,477) (5,115) (60,279)
Prepaid expenses
 667
 3,101
 (53) 
 3,715

 (2,154) 950
 (292) 
 (1,496)
Accounts payable
 19,707
 (70,957) 43,498
 16,691
 8,939

 (143,189) 661,243
 (530,611) 
 (12,557)
Accrued compensation and related liabilities
 10,022
 7,435
 936
 
 18,393

 8,659
 1,466
 1,500
 
 11,625
Accrued liabilities
 2,489
 45,418
 (417) 38
 47,528

 16,929
 (30,586) (6,732) 18
 (20,371)
Income taxes, current
 (2,134) 16,455
 (4,326) 
 9,995

 (4,357) 4,712
 10,335
 
 10,690
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities230,969
 292,073
 205,590
 64,215
 (227,193) 565,654
317,949
 121,858
 946,293
 (74,356) (841,882) 469,862
                      
Cash flows from investing activities:                      
Capital expenditures
 (62,236) (42,422) (6,420) 
 (111,078)
 (116,954) (26,270) (17,578) 
 (160,802)
Proceeds from sale or redemption of marketable securities
 
 8,361
 26,351
 
 34,712
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities
 
 
 665,016
 
 665,016
Purchase of marketable securities and investments
 (24,826) 161,621
 (34,137) (183,927) (81,269)
 (2,740) (416,100) (579,654) 412,839
 (585,655)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
 (25,686) 
 (24,758) 
 (50,444)
 (19,323) (65) (5,476) 
 (24,864)
Other(156,082) (184,047) (34,494) 84
 375,036
 497
141,350
 20,090
 (588,518) 28
 429,061
 2,011
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(156,082) (296,795) 93,066
 (38,880) 191,109
 (207,582)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities141,350
 (118,927) (1,030,953) 62,336
 841,900
 (104,294)
                      
Cash flows from financing activities:                      
Proceeds from the issuance of debt
 
 (786) 
 786
 
Repayment of debt
 (754) (35,933) 
 36,084
 (603)
 (843) 324
 
 (804) (1,323)
Proceeds from exercise of stock-based compensation awards3,341
 
 
 
 
 3,341
Dividends paid(73,950) 
 
 (10) 
 (73,960)(70,800) 
 
 (20) 
 (70,820)
Repurchase of common stock(969) 
 
 
 
 (969)(392,328) 
 
 
 
 (392,328)
Other32
 767
 
 (1,776) 
 (977)488
 1,508
 (574) (867) 
 555
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(74,887) 13
 (35,933) (1,786) 36,084
 (76,509)(459,299) 665
 (1,036) (887) (18) (460,575)
                      
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 217
 
 (244) 
 (27)
 184
 1,700
 (5,158) 
 (3,274)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
 (4,492) 262,723
 23,305
 
 281,536
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 3,780
 (83,996) (18,065) 
 (98,281)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 39,397
 76,979
 13,369
 
 129,745

 54,957
 313,283
 69,866
 
 438,106
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$
 $34,905
 $339,702
 $36,674
 $
 $411,281
$
 $58,737
 $229,287
 $51,801
 $
 $339,825

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18.  Subsequent Event
On June 30, 2014, Cintas sold stock in an equity method investment. In conjunction with the sale, Cintas received a cash dividend. Total cash received from the transaction was $35.2 million. The Company estimates that the sale will result in the recording of a gain, net of taxes, of approximately $13.6 million. This gain will be recorded in the Company's first quarter, fiscal 2015 results.

Item 9.  Changes in and Disagreements with
Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None.

Item 9A.  Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
With the participation of Cintas' management, including Cintas' Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel and Controllers, Cintas has evaluated the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of May 31, 20122014. Based on such evaluation, Cintas' management, including Cintas' Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel and Controllers, have concluded that Cintas' disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of May 31, 20122014, in ensuring (i) information required to be disclosed by Cintas in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms and (ii) information required to be disclosed by Cintas in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to Cintas' management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and the Report of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm thereon are set forth in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and are incorporated by reference herein.
There were no changes in Cintas' internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter ended May 31, 20122014, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Cintas' internal control over financial reporting.

Item 9B.  Other Information
None.


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Part III

 

Item 10.  Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
The information required under this item is incorporated herein by reference to the material contained in Cintas' definitive proxy statement for the 20122014 annual meeting of shareholders to be filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year (the "Proxy Statement").

Item 11.  Executive Compensation
The information required under this item is incorporated herein by reference to the material contained in the Proxy Statement.

Item 12.  Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management and Related Stockholder Matters
The information required under this item is incorporated herein by reference to the material contained in the Proxy Statement, except that the information required by Item 201(d) of Regulation S-K can be found below.
The following table provides information about Cintas' common stock that may be issued under Cintas' equity compensation plans as of May 31, 20122014.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
Plan category
Number of shares
to be issued
upon exercise of
outstanding options (1)
 
Weighted average
exercise price of
outstanding options (1)
 
Number of shares
remaining available
for future issuance
under equity
compensation plans
Number of shares
to be issued
upon exercise of
outstanding options (1)
 
Weighted average
exercise price of
outstanding options (1)
 
Number of shares
remaining available
for future issuance
under equity
compensation plans
          
Equity compensation plans approved by shareholders7,609,117
 $36.04
 8,171,124
8,025,794
 $43.12
 4,683,607
Equity compensation plans not approved by shareholders
 
 

 
 
Total7,609,117
 $36.04
 8,171,124
8,025,794
 $43.12
 4,683,607

(1) Excludes 1,888,9962,158,778 unvested restricted stock units.

Item 13.  Certain Relationships and Related
Transactions, and Director Independence
The information required under this item is incorporated herein by reference to the material contained in the Proxy Statement.

Item 14.  Principal Accountant Fees and Services
The information required under this item is incorporated herein by reference to the material contained in the Proxy Statement.


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Part IV

 

Item 15.  Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

(a) (1) Financial Statements. All financial statements required to be filed by Item 8 of Form 10-K and included in this Annual Report are listed in Item 8. No additional financial statements are filed because the requirements for paragraph (d) under Item 14 are not applicable to Cintas.
   
(a) (2) Financial Statement Schedule:
   
  For each of the three years in the period ended May 31, 2012.2014.
   
  Schedule II: Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves.
   
  All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable, or not required, or because the required information is included in the Consolidated Financial Statements or Notes thereto.
   
(a) (3) Exhibits.
   
 
 All documents referenced below were filed pursuant to the Exchange Act by Cintas Corporation, file number 000-11399, unless otherwise noted.
   
Exhibit
Number
 Description of Exhibit
2.1
***JV Framework Agreement, dated March 18, 2014, by and among Cintas Corporation No.2, CC Shredding Holdco LLC and CC Dutch Shredding Holdco BV, each a wholly owned subsidiary of Cintas, and Shred-It International Inc., Boost JV LP, Boost Holdings LP and Boost GP Corp (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Cintas' Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 19, 2014)
3.1
 Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Cintas' Registration Statement No. 333-160926 on Form S-3 filed on December 3, 2007.)
   
3.2
 Amended and Restated By-laws (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3 to Cintas' Form 8-K dated October 14, 2008.)
   
4.1
 Indenture dated as of May 28, 2002, among Cintas Corporation No. 2, as issuer, Cintas Corporation, as parent guarantor, the subsidiary guarantors thereto and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as trustee (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 2005.)
   
4.2
 Form of 6% Senior Note due 2012 (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 2005.)
   
4.3
 Form of 6.15% Senior Note due 2036 (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 8-K dated August 17, 2006.)
   
4.4
 Form of 6.125% Senior Note due 2017 (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 8-K dated December 6, 2007.)
   
4.5
 Form of 2.85% Senior Note due 2016 (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 8-K dated May 23, 2011.)
   
4.6
 Form of 4.30% Senior Note due 2021 (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 8-K dated May 23, 2011.)
   
4.7
 Form of 3.25% Senior Note due 2022 (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 8-K dated June 8, 2012.)
   
10.1
 Credit Agreement dated as of May 28, 2004 by and among Cintas Corporation No. 2, as Borrower, the lenders named in such Credit Agreement and KeyBank National Association, as agent for the lenders (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 2011.)
   
10.2
 First Amendment Agreement to the Credit Agreement dated as of May 28, 2004, dated as of February 24, 2006 (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 8-K dated October 1, 2010.)
   
10.3
 Second Amendment Agreement to the Credit Agreement dated as of May 28, 2004, dated as of March 16, 2007 (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 8-K dated October 1, 2010.)
   
10.4
 Third Amendment Agreement to the Credit Agreement dated as of May 28, 2004, dated as of May 31, 2007 (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 8-K dated October 1, 2010.)
   
10.5
 Fourth Amendment Agreement to the Credit Agreement dated as of May 28, 2004, dated as of September 27, 2010 (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 2011.)
   
10.6
 Fifth Amendment Agreement to the Credit Agreement dated as of May 28, 2004, dated as of October 7, 2011 (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 8-K dated October 7, 2011.)
   
10.7
Sixth Amendment Agreement to the Credit Agreement dated as of May 28, 2004, dated as of May 29, 2014 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Cintas' Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 30, 2014.)
10.8
*Incentive Stock Option Plan (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Registration Statement No. 33-23228 on Form S-8 filed under the Securities Act of 1933.)
   
10.810.9
*Partners' Plan, as Amended (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Registration Statement No. 33-56623 on Form S-8 filed under the Securities Act of 1933.)
   
10.910.10
*1999 Cintas Corporation Stock Option Plan (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 2000.)
   
10.1010.11
*Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 2001.)
   
10.1110.12
*Amended and Restated 2003 Directors' Stock Option Plan (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2004.)
   
10.1210.13
*Form of agreement signed by Officers, General/Branch Managers, Professionals and Key Managers, including Executive Officers (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 2005.)
   
10.1310.14
*President and CEO Executive Compensation Plan (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2005.)
   
10.1410.15
*2006 Executive Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2005.)
   
10.1510.16
*2005 Equity Compensation Plan (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on September 1, 2005.)
   
10.1610.17
*Criteria for Performance Evaluation of the President and CEO (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2006.)
   
10.1710.18
*2007 Executive Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2006.)
   
10.1810.19
**Amendment No. 1 to 2005 Equity Compensation Plan (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2011.)
   
10.1910.20
**Form of Restricted Stock Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2011.)
10.21
*Amendment No. 2 to Cintas Corporation 2005 Equity Compensation Plan (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 8-K dated July 27, 2012.)
10.22
*Form of Restricted Stock Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 8-K dated July 27, 2012.)
10.23
*Amendment No. 3 to Cintas Corporation 2005 Equity Compensation Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Cintas' Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 23, 2013.)
10.24
*Cintas Corporation Management Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Cintas' Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 23, 2013.)
   
14
 Code of Ethics (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2004.)
   
21
**Subsidiaries of the Registrant
   
23
**Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
   
31.1
**Certification of Principal Executive Officer, Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
   
31.2
**Certification of Principal Financial Officer, Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
   
32.1
**Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350
   
32.2
**Certification of Chief Financial Officer, Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350
   
101.INS
**XBRL Instance Document
   
101.SCH
**XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
   
101.CAL
**XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
   
101.DEF
**XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
   
101.LAB
**XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
   
101.PRE
**XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

*Management compensatory contracts

**Filed herewith

***Certain exhibits and schedules have been omitted and Cintas agrees to furnish supplementally to the Securities and Exchange Commission a copy of any omitted exhibits upon request.

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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

CINTAS CORPORATION
   
By:/s/Scott D. Farmer
  
Scott D. Farmer
Chief Executive Officer

DATE SIGNED: July 30, 20122014
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signature Capacity Date
      
/s/
Robert J. Kohlhepp
Robert J. Kohlhepp
 Chairman of the Board of Directors July 30, 20122014
      
/s/
Scott D. Farmer
Scott D. Farmer
 Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer) July 30, 20122014
      
/s/
Ronald W. Tysoe
Ronald W. Tysoe
 Director July 30, 20122014
      
/s/
John F. Barrett
John F. Barrett
 Director July 30, 20122014
      
/s/
James J. Johnson
James J. Johnson
 Director July 30, 2012
/s/
David C. Phillips
David C. Phillips
DirectorJuly 30, 20122014
      
/s/
William C. Gale
William C. Gale
 
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 July 30, 20122014

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Cintas Corporation
Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves

  
Additions  
  
    
Additions  
  
  
(In thousands)
Balance at
Beginning
of Year
 
(1)
Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
 
(2)
Charged to
Other
Accounts
 
(3)
Deductions
 
Balance at
End
of Year
Balance at
Beginning
of Year
 
(1)
Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
 
(2)
Charged to
Other
Accounts
 
(3)
Deductions
 
Balance at
End
of Year
                  
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts                  
May 31, 2010$19,532
 $1,060
 $(167) $6,128
 $14,297
May 31, 2011$14,297
 $7,835
 $43
 $5,118
 $17,057
May 31, 2012$17,057
 $5,165
 $194
 $5,399
 $17,017
$17,057
 $5,165
 $194
 $5,399
 $17,017
May 31, 2013$17,017
 $2,804
 $202
 $4,168
 $15,855
May 31, 2014$15,855
 $5,607
 $(2,965) $3,591
 $14,906
                  
Reserve for Obsolete Inventory                  
May 31, 2010$48,353
 $(7,979) $(130) $7,778
 $32,466
May 31, 2011$32,466
 $1,626
 $(8) $3,367
 $30,717
May 31, 2012$30,717
 $4,247
 $(1,505) $4,083
 $29,376
$30,717
 $4,247
 $(1,505) $4,083
 $29,376
May 31, 2013$29,376
 $4,041
 $(2,223) $1,707
 $29,487
May 31, 2014$29,487
 $3,147
 $(144) $1,817
 $30,673

(1)Represents amounts charged to expense to increase reserve for estimated future bad debts or to increase reserve for obsolete inventory. Amounts related to inventory are computed by performing a thorough analysis of future marketability by specific inventory item.
(2)Represents a change in the appropriate balance sheet reserve due to acquisitions and deconsolidations during the respective period.
(3)Represents reductions in the balance sheet reserve due to the actual write-off of non-collectible accounts receivable or the physical disposal of obsolete inventory items. These amounts do not impact Cintas' consolidated income statement.



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Exhibit Index

2.1
***JV Framework Agreement, dated March 18, 2014, by and among Cintas Corporation No. 2, CC Shredding Holdco LLC and Dutch Shredding Holdco BV, each a wholly owned subsidiary of Cintas, and Shred-It International Inc., Boost JV LP, Boost Holdings LP and Boost GP Corp (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Cintas' Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 19, 2014.)
3.1
 Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Cintas' Registration Statement No. 333-160926 on Form S-3 filed on December 3, 2007.)
   
3.2
 Amended and Restated By-laws (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3 to Cintas' Form 8-K dated October 14, 2008.)
   
4.1
 Indenture dated as of May 28, 2002, among Cintas Corporation No. 2, as issuer, Cintas Corporation, as parent guarantor, the subsidiary guarantors thereto and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as trustee (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 2005.)
   
4.2
 Form of 6% Senior Note due 2012 (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 2005.)
   
4.3
 Form of 6.15% Senior Note due 2036 (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 8-K dated August 17, 2006.)
   
4.4
 Form of 6.125% Senior Note due 2017 (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 8-K dated December 6, 2007.)
   
4.5
 Form of 2.85% Senior Note due 2016 (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 8-K dated May 23, 2011.)
   
4.6
 Form of 4.30% Senior Note due 2021 (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 8-K dated May 23, 2011.)
   
4.7
 Form of 3.25% Senior Note due 2022 (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 8-K dated June 8, 2012.)
   
10.1
 Credit Agreement dated as of May 28, 2004 by and among Cintas Corporation No. 2, as Borrower, the lenders named in such Credit Agreement and KeyBank National Association, as agent for the lenders (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 2011.)
   
10.2
 First Amendment Agreement to the Credit Agreement dated as of May 28, 2004, dated as of February 24, 2006 (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 8-K dated October 1, 2010.)
   
10.3
 Second Amendment Agreement to the Credit Agreement dated as of May 28, 2004, dated as of March 16, 2007 (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 8-K dated October 1, 2010.)
   
10.4
 Third Amendment Agreement to the Credit Agreement dated as of May 28, 2004, dated as of May 31, 2007 (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 8-K dated October 1, 2010.)
   
10.5
 Fourth Amendment Agreement to the Credit Agreement dated as of May 28, 2004, dated as of September 27, 2010 (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 2011.)
   
10.6
 Fifth Amendment Agreement to the Credit Agreement dated as of May 28, 2004, dated as of October 7, 2011 (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 8-K dated October 7, 2011.)
   
10.7
Sixth Amendment Agreement to the Credit Agreement dated as of May 28, 2004, dated as of May 29, 2014 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Cintas' Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 30, 2014. )
10.8
*Incentive Stock Option Plan (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Registration Statement No. 33-23228 on Form S-8 filed under the Securities Act of 1933.)
   
10.810.9
*Partners' Plan, as Amended (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Registration Statement No. 33-56623 on Form S-8 filed under the Securities Act of 1933.)
   
10.910.10
*1999 Cintas Corporation Stock Option Plan (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 2000.)

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10.1010.11
*Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 2001.)
   
10.1110.12
*Amended and Restated 2003 Directors' Stock Option Plan (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2004.)
   
10.1210.13
*Form of agreement signed by Officers, General/Branch Managers, Professionals and Key Managers, including Executive Officers (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 2005.)

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10.1310.14
*President and CEO Executive Compensation Plan (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2005.)
   
10.1410.15
*2006 Executive Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2005.)
   
10.1510.16
*2005 Equity Compensation Plan (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on September 1, 2005.)
   
10.1610.17
*Criteria for Performance Evaluation of the President and CEO (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2006.)
   
10.1710.18
*2007 Executive Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 10-K dated May 31, 2006.)
   
10.1810.19
**Amendment No. 1 to 2005 Equity Compensation Plan (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2011.)
   
10.1910.20
**Form of Restricted Stock Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2011.)
10.21
*Amendment No. 2 to Cintas Corporation 2005 Equity Compensation Plan (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 8-K dated July 27, 2012.)
10.22
*Form of Restricted Stock Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 8-K dated July 27, 2012.)
10.23
*Amendment No. 3 to Cintas Corporation 2005 Equity Compensation Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Cintas' Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 23, 2013.)
10.24
*Cintas Corporation Management Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Cintas' Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 23, 2013.)
   
14
 Code of Ethics (Incorporated by reference to Cintas' Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2004.)
   
21
**Subsidiaries of the Registrant
   
23
**Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
   
31.1
**Certification of Principal Executive Officer, Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
   
31.2
**Certification of Principal Financial Officer, Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
   
32.1
**Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350
   
32.2
**Certification of Chief Financial Officer, Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350
   
101.INS
**XBRL Instance Document
   
101.SCH
**XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
   
101.CAL
**XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
   
101.DEF
**XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
   
101.LAB
**XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
   
101.PRE
**XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document


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*Management compensatory contracts
**Filed herewith
***Certain exhibits and schedules have been omitted and Cintas agrees to furnish supplementally to the Securities and Exchange Commission a copy of any omitted exhibits upon request.

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