Independent
Tenure on this board
14.7 yrs
Meeting calendar
CTAS · Annual meeting · Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Cintas Corp
9 nominees · 4 ballot items.
Proposals consist of: (1) election of directors (management), (2) advisory approval of named executive officer compensation (management), (3) ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026 (management), and (4) shareholder proposal on calling a special shareholder meeting (shareholder).
Market cap
$69.7B
1Y TSR
-21.4%
Board grade
B
Record date
Sep 2, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Oct 28, 2025
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Proposals
On the ballot4
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of nine director nominees named in the proxy; directors serve one-year terms; the Board recommends voting FOR each director.
- 2
Approval, On an Advisory Basis, of Named Executive Officer Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORSay-on-pay advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy; the vote is non-binding.
- 3
Ratification of the Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for Fiscal 2026
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the Audit Committee’s selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026.
- 4
Shareholder Proposal Regarding Support for Shareholder Ability to Call for a Special Shareholder Meeting
Shareholder — John CheveddenBoard: AGAINSTShareholder proposal by John Chevedden to amend governing documents to give owners of 10% of outstanding common stock the power to call a special meeting
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot9
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.4 yrs
Also a director at
Pursuit Attractions & Hospitality Inc (PRSU)
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.0 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
9.9 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
32.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.2 yrs
Also a director at
Paychex Inc (PAYX)
Independent
Tenure on this board
16.2 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
5.1 yrs
Also a director at
Ppg Industries Inc (PPG)
Independent
Tenure on this board
18.5 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 5.5% | 22,084,405 | $3.7B |
| 2 | STATE STREET CORP | 3.8% | 15,380,343 | $2.6B |
| 3 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 3.3% | 13,296,425 | $2.2B |
| 4 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.7% | 10,748,031 | $1.8B |
| 5 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.1% | 8,457,283 | $1.4B |
| 6 | BlackRock, Inc. | 1.8% | 7,045,921 | $1.2B |
| 7 | PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/ | 1.3% | 5,260,323 | $890M |
| 8 | FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC /OH/ | 1.1% | 4,252,541 | $719M |
| 9 | Invesco Ltd. | 1.0% | 4,066,059 | $688M |
| 10 | FMR LLC | 1.0% | 3,854,116 | $652M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Cintas Corp 2025 annual meeting?
- Cintas Corp (CTAS) holds its 2025 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
- What is the record date for the Cintas Corp 2025 meeting?
- The record date for the Cintas Corp 2025 meeting is Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Cintas Corp's 2025 meeting?
- The board is presenting 9 director nominees at the Cintas Corp 2025 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Cintas Corp 2025 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Cintas Corp 2025 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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