Cintas (CTAS) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for October 27, 2026, to be held virtually for shareholder participation.

• Shareholders are encouraged to review proxy materials online and vote by October 26, 2026, or October 22, 2026, for plan shares.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of eight directors is up for shareholder vote, with all nominees recommended by the board.

• Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation is recommended for approval.

• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year 2027 is proposed.

• Proposal to reincorporate from Washington to Delaware is recommended for approval.

• Shareholder proposal supporting governance by majority voting is not recommended by the board.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Eight director nominees are presented for election, including both independent and executive members.

• Board provides recommendations for each voting item, indicating active governance oversight.