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FORM 10-Q

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

( X )              QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended February 28, 2010

OR

(    )              TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission file number 0-11399

CINTAS CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

WASHINGTON

31-1188630

(State or other jurisdiction of

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)

Identification No.)

6800 CINTAS BOULEVARD

P.O. BOX 625737

CINCINNATI, OHIO 45262-5737

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(513) 459-1200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by checkmark 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. Yes Ö No ___

Indicate by a checkmark 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 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ___ No ___

Indicate by checkmark 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):

Large Accelerated Filer Ö Accelerated Filer ___          Smaller Reporting Company ___

Non-Accelerated Filer    ___ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by checkmark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes ___ No Ö

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class

Outstanding March 31, 2009

Common Stock, no par value

152,869,848



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CINTAS CORPORATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page No.

Part I.

Financial Information

Item 1.

Financial Statements.

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income —
Three Months and Nine Months Ended February 28, 2010 and 2009

3

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets —
February 28, 2010 and May 31, 2009

4

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows —
Nine Months Ended February 28, 2010 and 2009

5

Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

6

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations.

26

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About
Market Risk.

35

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures.

36

Part II.

Other Information

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings.

37

Item 5.

Other Information.

37

Item 6.

Exhibits.

37

Signatures

37

Exhibits

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CINTAS CORPORATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

(In thousands except per share data)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

February 28,

February 28,

2010

2009

2010

2009

Revenue:

Rental uniforms and ancillary products

$622,458

$674,701

$1,921,693

$2,107,528

Other services

239,354

233,938

716,197

788,474

861,812

908,639

2,637,890

2,896,002

Costs and expenses:

Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products

356,750

379,466

1,083,407

1,188,370

Cost of other services

145,455

152,736

442,234

491,112

Selling and administrative expenses

275,596

257,129

799,429

829,032

Legal settlements, net of insurance proceeds

---

---

23,529

---

Operating income

84,011

119,308

289,291

387,488

Interest income

(422)

(540)

(1,095)

(2,435)

Interest expense

11,575

12,407

36,192

38,206

Income before income taxes

72,858

107,441

254,194

351,717

Income taxes

23,876

35,630

94,052

129,432

Net income

$  48,982

$  71,811

$   160,142

$   222,285

Basic earnings per share

$      0.32

$      0.47

$         1.04

$         1.45

Diluted earnings per share

$      0.32

$      0.47

$         1.04

$         1.45

Dividends declared per share

$         0.48

$         0.47

See accompanying notes.

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CINTAS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands except share data)

February 28, 2010

May 31, 2009

(Unaudited)

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$   406,503

$   129,745

Marketable securities

145,593

120,393

Accounts receivable, net

356,453

357,678

Inventories, net

167,814

202,351

Uniforms and other rental items in service

321,964

335,447

Income taxes, current

16,088

25,512

Deferred income tax asset

68,165

66,368

Prepaid expenses

17,421

17,035

Assets held for sale

15,744

15,744

Total current assets

1,515,745

1,270,273

Property and equipment, at cost, net

894,578

914,627

Goodwill

1,352,096

1,331,388

Service contracts, net

109,402

124,330

Other assets, net

88,088

80,333

$3,959,909

$3,720,951

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$    80,406

$     69,965

Accrued compensation and related liabilities

55,702

48,414

Accrued liabilities

302,543

198,488

Long-term debt due within one year

598

598

Total current liabilities

439,249

317,465

Long-term liabilities:

Long-term debt due after one year

785,595

786,058

Deferred income taxes

162,989

149,032

Accrued liabilities

96,888

100,987

Total long-term liabilities

1,045,472

1,036,077

Shareholders’ equity:

Preferred stock, no par value:

100,000 shares authorized, none outstanding

----

----

Common stock, no par value:

425,000,000 shares authorized,

FY 2010: 173,207,493 issued and 152,869,848 outstanding

FY 2009: 173,085,926 issued and 152,790,170 outstanding

132,058

129,215

Paid-in capital

80,978

72,364

Retained earnings

3,024,601

2,938,419

Treasury stock:

FY 2010: 20,337,645 shares

FY 2009: 20,295,756 shares

(798,848)

(797,888)

Other accumulated comprehensive income

36,399

25,299

Total shareholders’ equity

2,475,188

2,367,409

$3,959,909

$3,720,951

See accompanying notes.

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CINTAS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

Nine Months Ended

February 28,
2010

February 28,
2009

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$160,142

$222,285

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation

113,834

118,119

Amortization of deferred charges

30,606

32,023

Stock-based compensation

11,323

8,904

Deferred income taxes

11,945

9,052

Change in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:

Accounts receivable, net

10,785

42,118

Inventories, net

31,900

(16,427)

Uniforms and other rental items in service

14,223

12,998

Prepaid expenses

(240)

(5,802)

Accounts payable

15,167

(22,247)

Accrued compensation and related liabilities

8,414

(3,250)

Accrued liabilities and other

11,507

(45,734)

Income taxes payable

9,583

(12,320)

Net cash provided by operating activities

429,189

339,719

Cash flows from investing activities:

Capital expenditures

(78,928)

(132,783)

Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities

34,011

92,061

Purchase of marketable securities and investments

(69,819)

(94,985)

Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired

(41,375)

(29,381)

Other, net

3,804

(428)

Net cash used in investing activities

(152,307)

(165,516)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from issuance of debt

---

7,500

Repayment of debt

(464)

(164,510)

Exercise of stock-based compensation awards

2,843

---

Repurchase of common stock

(960)

(25,847)

Other, net

(3,237)

736

Net cash used in financing activities

(1,818)

(182,121)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

1,694

(4,055)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

276,758

(11,973)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

129,745

66,224

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$406,503

$  54,251

See accompanying notes.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands except per share data)

1. Basis of Presentation

The consolidated condensed financial statements of Cintas Corporation (Cintas) included herein have been prepared by Cintas, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.  While we believe that the disclosures are adequately presented, it is suggested that these consolidated condensed financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2009.  A summary of our significant accounting policies is presented beginning on page 38 of that report.  There have been no material changes in the accounting policies followed by Cintas during the fiscal year.

Interim results are subject to variations and are not necessarily indicative of the consolidated results of operations for a full fiscal year.  In the opinion of management, adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair statement of the consolidated results of the interim periods shown have been made.

2. New Accounting Pronouncements

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 30, 2009.  The ASC is an aggregation of previously issued authoritative GAAP in one comprehensive set of guidance organized by subject area.  In accordance with the ASC, references to previously issued accounting standards have been removed.  Subsequent revisions to GAAP will be incorporated into the ASC through Accounting Standards Updates (ASU).  The following is a list of recent pronouncements issued by the FASB impacting Cintas.

Effective June 1, 2009, Cintas adopted fair value measurements guidance for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities recognized or disclosed at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.  The guidance defines fair value, establishes guidance for measuring fair value and expands disclosures regarding fair value measurements.  The adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.  See Note 4 entitled Fair Value Measurements for additional information.

Effective June 1, 2009, Cintas adopted new guidance on business combinations, in which an entity is required to recognize assets acquired, liabilities assumed, contractual contingencies and contingent consideration at fair value on the acquisition date. It further requires that acquisition-related costs are recognized separately from the acquisition and expensed as incurred, restructuring costs generally are expensed in periods subsequent to the acquisition date, and changes in accounting for deferred tax asset valuation allowances and acquired income tax uncertainties after the measurement period impact income tax expense.  This adoption did not have a material impact on Cintas’ results of operations or financial condition.  Any future effects will depend upon the terms and size of future acquisitions.

Effective June 1, 2009, Cintas adopted new guidance for determining whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities.  This guidance provides that unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and shall be included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method of determining earnings per share.  The adoption did not have a material impact on basic or diluted earnings per share.  Cintas’ adoption is more fully described in Note 5 entitled Earnings per Share.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands except per share data)

Effective June 1, 2009, Cintas adopted new guidance on subsequent events.  The objective of this guidance is to establish general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the consolidated balance sheet date but before the consolidated financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. This adoption did not have a material impact on Cintas’ results of operations or financial condition.

3. Restructuring and Related Activity

Due to declining economic conditions during fiscal 2009 which negatively impacted the U.S. and Canadian economies and Cintas’ businesses, during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, management initiated certain restructuring activities to eliminate excess capacity and reduce our cost structure.  These activities include closing or converting to branches 16 of our rental processing plants and reducing our workforce by approximately 1,200 employees.  We expect these restructuring activities to be completed by May 31, 2010.

A progression of our restructuring liability balance, primarily recorded in accrued compensation and related liabilities, at February 28, 2010, is as follows:

Employee
Termination
Costs

Other Exit
Costs

Total

Balance as of June 1, 2009

$

5,915

$

2,272

$

8,187

Cash paid – fiscal 2010

(3,706

)

(12

)

(3,718

)

Change in estimate

(853

)

---

(853

)

Balance as of February 28, 2010

$

1,356

$

2,260

$

3,616

Cash paid during the three months ended February 28, 2010, was $1,554.  The change in estimate represents the difference between severance amounts accrued and severance amounts actually paid.

4. Fair Value Measurements

FASB ASC 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.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands except per share data)

All financial assets 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 measurement date.  These assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:

As of February 28, 2010

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Fair Value

Cash and cash equivalents

$406,503

$ ----

$ ----

$406,503

Marketable securities

115,184

30,409

----

145,593

Other assets, net

31,863

----

----

31,863

Total assets at fair value

$553,550

$30,409

$ ----

$583,959

Current accrued liabilities

$        ----

$     196

$ ----

$       196

Total liabilities at fair value

$        ----

$     196

$ ----

$       196

As of May 31, 2009

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Fair Value

Cash and cash equivalents

$129,745

$ ----

$ ----

$129,745

Marketable securities

120,393

----

----

120,393

Accounts receivable, net

----

78

----

78

Other assets, net

17,105

----

----

17,105

Total assets at fair value

$267,243

$ 78

$ ----

$267,321

Current accrued liabilities

$        ----

$ 253

$ ----

$       253

Total liabilities at fair value

$        ----

$ 253

$ ----

$       253

As of February 28, 2010, all marketable securities are concentrated in the U.S. and Canada and consist primarily of Canadian treasury securities and U.S. municipal bonds.  The funds invested in Canadian marketable securities are not expected to be repatriated, but instead are expected to be invested indefinitely in foreign subsidiaries.  The amortized cost basis of the marketable securities as of February 28, 2010 and May 31, 2009, is $145,556 and $120,403, respectively.  All contractual maturities of the marketable securities held at February 28, 2010, are within one year.

Other assets, net, include certain retirement assets.  Current accrued liabilities include average rate options.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands except per share data)

5. Earnings per Share

As described in Note 2 entitled New Accounting Pronouncements, Cintas adopted new guidance for determining whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities on June 1, 2009, using the retrospective method.  The retrospective application had no impact on the basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months or nine months ended February 28, 2009.  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.

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

February 28,

February 28,

2010

2009

2010

2009

Basic Earnings per Share

Net income

$

48,982

$

71,811

$

160,142

$

222,285

Less dividends to:

Common shares

$

73,377

$

71,811

$

73,377

$

71,811

Unvested shares

536

420

536

420

Total dividends

$

73,913

$

72,231

$

73,913

$

72,231

Undistributed net income

$

(24,931)

$

(420)

$

86,229

$

150,054

Less: net income allocated to

participating unvested securities

(94)

----

347

327

Net income available to common

shareholders

$

(24,837)

$

(420)

$

85,882

$

149,727

Basic weighted average common

shares outstanding

152,869

152,993

152,854

152,790

Basic earnings per share:

Common shares - distributed earnings

$

0.48

$

0.47

$

0.48

$

0.47

Common shares - undistributed earnings

(0.16)

0.00

0.56

0.98

Total common shares

$

0.32

$

0.47

$

1.04

$

1.45

Unvested shares - distributed earnings

$

0.48

$

0.47

$

0.48

$

0.47

Unvested shares - undistributed earnings

(0.16)

0.00

0.56

0.98

Total unvested shares

$

0.32

$

0.47

$

1.04

$

1.45

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands except per share data)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

February 28,

February 28,

2010

2009

2010

2009

Diluted Earnings per Share

Net income

$  48,982

$ 71,811

$160,142

$222,285

Less dividends to:

Common shares

$  73,377

$ 71,811

$  73,377

$  71,811

Unvested shares

536

420

536

420

Total dividends

$  73,913

$ 72,231

$  73,913

$  72,231

Undistributed net income

$(24,931)

$   (420)

$  86,229

$150,054

Less: net income allocated to

participating unvested securities

(94)

----

347

327

Net income available to common

shareholders

$(24,837)

$    (420)

$  85,882

$149,727

Basic weighted average common

shares outstanding

152,869

152,993

152,854

152,790

Effect of dilutive securities — employee

stock options

----

----

----

----

Diluted weighted average common shares

outstanding

152,869

152,993

152,854

152,790

Diluted earnings per share:

Common shares – distributed earnings

$      0.48

$     0.47

$     0.48

$     0.47

Common shares – undistributed earnings

(0.16)

0.00

0.56

0.98

Total common shares

$      0.32

$     0.47

$     1.04

$     1.45

Unvested shares - distributed earnings

$      0.48

$     0.47

$     0.48

$     0.47

Unvested shares - undistributed earnings

(0.16)

0.00

0.56

0.98

Total unvested shares

$      0.32

$     0.47

$     1.04

$     1.45

For the three months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009, 4,671 and 7,646 options granted to purchase shares of Cintas common stock, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share.  For the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009, 4,316 and 5,843 options granted to purchase 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).

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands except per share data)

6. Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and service contracts for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, by operating segment, are as follows:

Rental

First Aid,

Uniforms &

Uniform

Safety &

Ancillary

Direct

Fire

Document

Products

Sales

Protection

Management

Total

Goodwill

Balance as of June 1, 2009

$

861,879

$

23,891

$

166,872

$

278,746

$

1,331,388

Goodwill acquired, net

(1,239)

----

9,614

11,822

20,197

Foreign currency translation

552

30

----

(71)

511

Balance as of February 28, 2010

$

861,192

$

23,921

$

176,486

$

290,497

$

1,352,096

Rental

First Aid,

Uniforms &

Uniform

Safety &

Ancillary

Direct

Fire

Document

Products

Sales

Protection

Management

Total

Service Contracts

Balance as of June 1, 2009

$

65,897

$

----

$

36,042

$

22,391

$

124,330

Service contracts acquired

----

----

4,657

3,713

8,370

Service contracts amortization

(13,695)

----

(4,681)

(5,699)

(24,075)

Foreign currency translation

774

----

----

3

777

Balance as of February 28, 2010

$

52,976

$

----

$

36,018

$

20,408

$

109,402

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands except per share data)

Information regarding Cintas’ service contracts and other assets are as follows:

As of February 28, 2010

Carrying

Accumulated

Amount

Amortization

Net

Service contracts

$

344,633

$

235,231

$

109,402

Noncompete and consulting agreements

$

65,961

$

50,864

$

15,097

Investments

66,456

----

66,456

Other

10,583

4,048

6,535

Total

$

143,000

$

54,912

$

88,088

As of May 31, 2009

Carrying

Accumulated

Amount

Amortization

Net

Service contracts

$

335,473

$

211,143

$

124,330

Noncompete and consulting agreements

$

65,683

$

44,320

$

21,363

Investments

51,762

----

51,762

Other

10,675

3,467

7,208

Total

$

128,120

$

47,787

$

80,333

Amortization expense was $30,606 and $32,023 for the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and February 28, 2009, respectively.  Estimated amortization expense, excluding any future acquisitions, for each of the next five years is $40,161, $36,473, $30,237, $14,633 and $11,977, respectively.

Investments recorded using the cost or equity method are evaluated for impairment when indicators of impairment are identified.  For the nine months ended February 28, 2010, no impairment losses were recorded.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands except per share data)

7. Debt, Derivatives and Hedging Activities

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 capitalization and interest coverage ratios. Cross default provisions exist between certain debt agreements.  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.  Cintas is in compliance with all significant debt covenants for all periods presented.

Cintas at times may use hedges to hedge its exposure to such things as movements in interest rates or movements in foreign currency rates.  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. The impacts from the effective portion of derivative instruments are reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transactions affect earnings.  The impacts of any ineffective portion of the hedges are charged to earnings in the current period.  When outstanding, the effectiveness of derivative instruments is reviewed at least every fiscal quarter.

To hedge the exposure of variability in short-term interest rates, Cintas would use cash flow hedges. These agreements effectively convert a portion of the floating rate long-term debt to a fixed rate basis, thus reducing the impact of short-term interest rate changes on future interest expense.  Examples of cash flow hedging instruments that Cintas may use are interest rate swaps, interest rate lock agreements and forward starting interest rate swaps.  No such instruments were outstanding as of February 28, 2010.

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, fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2008. The amortization of the interest rate lock agreements resulted in an increase to other comprehensive income of $192 for both the three months ended February 28, 2010 and February 28, 2009, and $575 for both the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and February 28, 2009, respectively.

To hedge the exposure of movements in the foreign currency rates, Cintas uses foreign currency hedges.  These hedges would 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.  At February 28, 2010, Cintas had accrued $196 for the liabilities related to its average rate options which is included in current accrued liabilities.  These instruments increased foreign currency exchange costs by $151 and $283 during the three months and nine months ended February 28, 2010, respectively.

8. Income Taxes

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.  During the nine months ended February 28, 2010, unrecognized tax benefits decreased by approximately $5,310 and accrued interest decreased by approximately $1,681.

All U.S. federal income tax returns are closed to audit through fiscal 2006.  Cintas is currently in advanced stages of audits with the U.S. Federal government and certain domestic states and in certain foreign jurisdictions. The years under audit cover fiscal years back to 2000.  Based on the resolution of the various audits, it is reasonably possible that the balance of unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by $715 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2010.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands except per share data)

9. Comprehensive Income

Total comprehensive income represents the net change in shareholders’ equity during a period from sources other than transactions with shareholders and, as such, includes net income.  For Cintas, the only components of total comprehensive income are the change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments, the change in the fair value of derivatives, the amortization of interest rate lock agreements and the change in the fair value of available-for-sale securities.  The components of comprehensive income for the three and nine month periods ended February 28, 2010 and February 28, 2009, are as follows:

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

February 28,

February 28,

2010

2009

2010

2009

Net income

$48,982

$71,811

$160,142

$222,285

Other comprehensive income:

Foreign currency translation adjustment

(94)

(6,367)

10,432

(68,042)

Change in fair value of derivatives*

87

(117)

64

97

Amortization of interest rate lock agreements

192

192

575

575

Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities**

11

(73)

29

83

Comprehensive income

$49,178

$65,446

$171,242

$  154,998

*  Net of $52 and $(69) of tax expense (benefit) for the three months ended February 28, 2010 and February 28, 2009, respectively.  Net of $38 and $57 of tax expense for the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and February 28, 2009, respectively.

** Net of $7 and $63 of tax expense for the three months ended February 28, 2010 and February 28, 2009, respectively.  Net of $18 and $33 of tax expense for the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and February 28, 2009, respectively.

10. 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 financial position or results of operation 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

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands except per share data)

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) , currently pending 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.  In the Serrano case,  the individual claims of Stephanie McVay and Linda Allen have been dismissed with prejudice, and the individual claim of Mirna Serrano and the EEOC’s claims on behalf of various individual claimants remain pending.  In the Avalos case, the individual gender claims of Tanesha Davis remain pending.  On December 17, 2009, Davis voluntarily dismissed her claims for race discrimination with prejudice.  The Court has made no determination regarding the merits of Davis’ gender claims.

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 results of operation 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.  When the settlement is fully documented and approved by the Court, the settlement will resolve all claims now pending or that could have been brought relating to the subject matter of the case before the Court and the Arbitrator. Cintas expects that the approval process will take several months.  The principal terms of the settlement provide for an aggregate cash payment of approximately $23,950 which is accrued in current accrued liabilities at February 28, 2010.  The pre-tax impact, net of insurance proceeds, was $19,477.

During the second quarter of fiscal 2010, Cintas had legal settlements that totaled $4,052, 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.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands except per share data)

11. Segment Information

Cintas classifies its businesses into four operating segments.  The Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment reflects the rental and servicing of uniforms and other garments and facility products and services including mats, mops, shop towels and other ancillary items.  In addition to these rental items, other facility products and services such as restroom and hygiene products and 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.  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.

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 Basis of Presentation.  Information related to the operations of Cintas’ operating segments is set forth below.

Rental

First Aid,

Uniforms &

Uniform

Safety &

Ancillary

Direct

Fire

Document

Products

Sales

Protection

Management

Corporate

Total

For the three months
ended February 28, 2010

Revenue

$   622,458

$  94,428

$  79,210

$  65,716

$         ----

$   861,812

Income (loss) before income taxes

$     64,319

$    8,208

$    2,062

$    9,422

$(11,153)

$     72,858

For the three months
ended February 28, 2009

Revenue

$   674,701

$  97,010

$  86,037

$  50,891

$         ----

$   908,639

Income (loss) before income taxes

$   110,447

$       803

$    4,141

$    3,917

$(11,867)

$   107,441

As of and for the nine months ended February 28, 2010

Revenue

$1,921,693

$283,163

$250,768

$182,266

$         ----

$2,637,890

Income (loss) before income taxes

$   258,653

$  26,772

$  10,867

$  16,528

$(58,626)

$   254,194

Total assets

$2,427,309

$158,229

$326,497

$495,778

$552,096

$3,959,909

As of and for the nine months ended February 28, 2009

Revenue

$2,107,528

$334,528

$295,059

$158,887

$         ----

$2,896,002

Income (loss) before income taxes

$   325,876

$  22,043

$  23,159

$  16,410

$(35,771)

$   351,717

Total assets

$2,595,144

$165,976

$338,509

$467,911

$151,904

$3,719,444

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands except per share data)

12. Supplemental Guarantor Information

Cintas Corporation No. 2 (Corp. 2) is the indirectly, wholly-owned principal operating subsidiary of Cintas.  Corp. 2 is the issuer of the $775,000 of long-term notes, which are unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by Cintas and its wholly-owned, direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries.

As permitted 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 condensed consolidating financial statements has been fully consolidated in Cintas’ consolidated financial statements.  The 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.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING INCOME STATEMENT

THREE MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2010

(In thousands)

Cintas

Cintas

Subsidiary

Non-

Corporation

Corporation

Corp. 2

Guarantors

Guarantors

Eliminations

Consolidated

Revenue:

Rental uniforms and ancillary products

$

----

$

474,757

$

124,523

$

45,472

$

(22,294)

$

622,458

Other services

----

288,303

89,416

17,179

(155,544)

239,354

Equity in net income of affiliates

48,982

----

----

----

(48,982)

----

48,982

763,060

213,939

62,651

(226,820)

861,812

Costs and expenses (income):

Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products

----

299,516

78,344

28,399

(49,509)

356,750

Cost of other services

----

188,941

73,467

10,943

(127,896)

145,455

Selling and administrative expenses

----

159,910

98,029

18,339

(682)

275,596

Operating income

48,982

114,693

(35,901)

4,970

(48,733)

84,011

Interest income

----

(80)

(275)

(67)

----

(422)

Interest expense (income)

----

12,578

(1,005)

2

----

11,575

Income before income taxes

48,982

102,195

(34,621)

5,035

(48,733)

72,858

Income taxes

----

46,690

(24,988)

2,191

(17)

23,876

Net income

$

48,982

$

55,505

$

(9,633)

$

2,844

$

(48,716)

$

48,982

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING INCOME STATEMENT

THREE MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2009

(In thousands)

Cintas

Cintas

Subsidiary

Non-

Corporation

Corporation

Corp. 2

Guarantors

Guarantors

Eliminations

Consolidated

Revenue:

Rental uniforms and ancillary products

$

----

$

514,482

$

140,567

$

41,818

$

(22,166)

$

674,701

Other services

----

294,282

89,869

12,013

(162,226)

233,938

Equity in net income of affiliates

71,811

----

----

----

(71,811)

----

71,811

808,764

230,436

53,831

(256,203)

908,639

Costs and expenses (income):

Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products

----

304,321

86,358

25,195

(36,408)

379,466

Cost of other services

----

217,163

79,876

7,398

(151,701)

152,736

Selling and administrative expenses

----

244,568

(389)

13,443

(493)

257,129

Operating income

71,811

42,712

64,591

7,795

(67,601)

119,308

Interest income

----

----

(220)

(320)

----

(540)

Interest expense (income)

----

12,820

(425)

12

----

12,407

Income before income taxes

71,811

29,892

65,236

8,103

(67,601)

107,441

Income taxes

----

8,358

24,509

2,763

----

35,630

Net income

$

71,811

$

21,534

$

40,727

$

5,340

$

(67,601)

$

71,811

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING INCOME STATEMENT

NINE MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2010

(In thousands)

Cintas

Cintas

Subsidiary

Non-

Corporation

Corporation

Corp. 2

Guarantors

Guarantors

Eliminations

Consolidated

Revenue:

Rental uniforms and ancillary products

$

----

$

1,473,440

$

389,227

$

133,925

$

(74,899)

$

1,921,693

Other services

----

887,147

244,239

47,559

(462,748)

716,197

Equity in net income of affiliates

160,142

----

----

----

(160,142)

----

160,142

2,360,587

633,466

181,484

(697,789)

2,637,890

Costs and expenses (income):

Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products

----

925,918

238,015

81,722

(162,248)

1,083,407

Cost of other services

----

584,829

206,990

30,061

(379,646)

442,234

Selling and administrative expenses

----

757,038

(6,733)

48,681

443

799,429

Legal settlements, net of insurance proceeds

----

----

23,529

----

----

23,529

Operating income

160,142

92,802

171,665

21,020

(156,338)

289,291

Interest income

----

(80)

(806)

(209)

----

(1,095)

Interest expense (income)

----

38,060

(1,887)

19

----

36,192

Income before income taxes

160,142

54,822

174,358

21,210

(156,338)

254,194

Income taxes

----

20,676

65,759

7,634

(17)

94,052

Net income

$

160,142

$

34,146

$

108,599

$

13,576

$

(156,321)

$

160,142

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NINE MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2009

(In thousands)

Cintas

Cintas

Subsidiary

Non-

Corporation

Corporation

Corp. 2

Guarantors

Guarantors

Eliminations

Consolidated

Revenue:

Rental uniforms and ancillary products

$

----

$

1,600,762

$

438,888

$

135,745

$

(67,867)

$

2,107,528

Other services

----

1,004,930

327,512

44,165

(588,133)

788,474

Equity in net income of affiliates

222,285

----

----

----

(222,285)

----

222,285

2,605,692

766,400

179,910

(878,285)

2,896,002

Costs and expenses (income):

Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products

----

960,159

266,138

82,068

(119,995)

1,188,370

Cost of other services

----

720,896

288,509

27,372

(545,665)

491,112

Selling and administrative expenses

----

782,461

3,734

44,147

(1,310)

829,032

Operating income

222,285

142,176

208,019

26,323

(211,315)

387,488

Interest income

----

----

(661)

(1,774)

----

(2,435)

Interest expense (income)

----

39,588

(1,397)

15

----

38,206

Income before income taxes

222,285

102,588

210,077

28,082

(211,315)

351,717

Income taxes

----

33,734

86,964

8,734

----

129,432

Net income

$

222,285

$

68,854

$

123,113

$

19,348

$

(211,315)

$

222,285

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 2010

(In thousands)

Cintas

Cintas

Subsidiary

Non-

Corporation

Corporation

Corp. 2

Guarantors

Guarantors

Eliminations

Consolidated

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash
equivalents

$

----

$

39,480

$

344,360

$

22,663

$

----

$

406,503

Marketable securities

----

----

21,937

123,656

----

145,593

Accounts receivable, net

----

260,523

73,356

22,574

----

356,453

Inventories, net

----

150,697

10,045

8,790

(1,718)

167,814

Uniforms and other
rental items in service

----

246,729

68,519

24,668

(17,952)

321,964

Income taxes, current

----

(6,654)

16,249

6,493

----

16,088

Deferred income tax
asset (liability)

----

----

69,348

(1,183)

----

68,165

Prepaid expenses

----

5,718

10,558

1,145

----

17,421

Assets held for sale

----

----

15,744

----

----

15,744

Total current assets

----

696,493

630,116

208,806

(19,670)

1,515,745

Property and equipment,
at cost, net

----

599,177

229,345

66,056

----

894,578

Goodwill

----

----

1,303,855

48,241

----

1,352,096

Service contracts, net

----

102,651

1,063

5,688

----

109,402

Other assets, net

1,973,542

1,587,108

811,133

268,875

(4,552,570)

88,088

$

1,973,542

$

2,985,429

$

2,975,512

$

597,666

$

(4,572,240)

$

3,959,909

Liabilities and
Shareholders' Equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts (receivable)
payable

$

(465,247)

$

180,592

$

337,519

$

(10,481)

$

38,023

$

80,406

Accrued compensation
and related liabilities

----

35,419

17,932

2,351

----

55,702

Accrued liabilities

----

33,518

253,751

15,274

----

302,543

Long-term debt due
within one year

----

794

(196)

----

----

598

Total current liabilities

(465,247)

250,323

609,006

7,144

38,023

439,249

Long-term liabilities:

Long-term debt due
after one year

----

795,691

(10,096)

----

----

785,595

Deferred income taxes

----

----

159,008

3,981

----

162,989

Accrued liabilities

----

----

96,888

----

----

96,888

Total long-term liabilities

----

795,691

245,800

3,981

----

1,045,472

Total shareholders’ equity

2,438,789

1,939,415

2,120,706

586,541

(4,610,263)

2,475,188

$

1,973,542

$

2,985,429

$

2,975,512

$

597,666

$

(4,572,240)

$

3,959,909

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AS OF MAY 31, 2009

(In thousands)

Cintas

Cintas

Subsidiary

Corporation

Corporation

Corp. 2

Guarantors

Non-Guarantors

Eliminations

Consolidated

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash
equivalents

$

----

$

39,397

$

76,979

$

13,369

$

----

$

129,745

Marketable securities

----

----

----

120,393

----

120,393

Accounts receivable, net

----

275,878

88,158

21,944

(28,302)

357,678

Inventories, net

----

194,604

2,505

8,248

(3,006)

202,351

Uniforms and other
rental items in service

----

258,766

76,167

20,998

(20,484)

335,447

Income taxes, current

----

3,172

15,865

6,475

----

25,512

Deferred income tax
asset (liability)

----

----

67,298

(930)

----

66,368

Prepaid expenses

----

6,178

9,473

1,384

----

17,035

Assets held for sale

----

----

15,744

----

----

15,744

Total current assets

----

777,995

352,189

191,881

(51,792)

1,270,273

Property and equipment,
at cost, net

----

636,348

227,325

50,954

----

914,627

Goodwill

----

----

1,293,559

37,829

----

1,331,388

Service contracts, net

----

118,459

1,658

4,213

----

124,330

Other assets, net

1,876,863

1,598,027

1,782,517

336,264

(5,513,338)

80,333

$

1,876,863

$

3,130,829

$

3,657,248

$

621,141

$

(5,565,130)

$

3,720,951

Liabilities and
Shareholders' Equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts (receivable)
payable

$

(465,247)

$

162,162

$

371,731

$

(20,013)

$

21,332

$

69,965

Accrued compensation
and related liabilities

----

32,119

14,296

1,999

----

48,414

Accrued liabilities

----

43,066

147,841

8,439

(858)

198,488

Long-term debt due
within one year

----

749

68

----

(219)

598

Total current liabilities

(465,247)

238,096

533,936

(9,575)

20,255

317,465

Long-term liabilities:

Long-term debt due
after one year

----

796,351

241

24,511

(35,045)

786,058

Deferred income taxes

----

----

145,444

3,588

----

149,032

Accrued liabilities

----

----

100,987

----

----

100,987

Total long-term liabilities

----

796,351

246,672

28,099

(35,045)

1,036,077

Total shareholders’ equity

2,342,110

2,096,382

2,876,640

602,617

(5,550,340)

2,367,409

$

1,876,863

$

3,130,829

$

3,657,248

$

621,141

$

(5,565,130)

$

3,720,951

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

NINE MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2010

(In thousands)

Cintas

Cintas

Subsidiary

Non-

Corporation

Corporation

Corp. 2

Guarantors

Guarantors

Eliminations

Consolidated

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$

160,142

$

34,146

$

108,599

$

13,576

$

(156,321)

$

160,142

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

Depreciation

----

72,271

36,008

5,555

----

113,834

Amortization of deferred charges

----

28,334

675

1,597

----

30,606

Stock-based compensation

11,323

----

----

----

----

11,323

Deferred income taxes

----

----

11,444

501

----

11,945

Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:

Accounts receivable, net

----

22,375

15,617

1,095

(28,302)

10,785

Inventories, net

----

43,463

(9,991)

(284)

(1,288)

31,900

Uniforms and other rental items in service

----

12,047

7,648

(2,940)

(2,532)

14,223

Prepaid expenses

----

513

(1,086)

333

----

(240)

Accounts payable

----

29,435

(47,745)

16,786

16,691

15,167

Accrued compensation and related liabilities

----

3,277

3,618

1,519

----

8,414

Accrued liabilities and other

----

(15,704)

27,848

(1,495)

858

11,507

Income taxes payable

----

9,823

(384)

144

----

9,583

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

171,465

239,980

152,251

36,387

(170,894)

429,189

Cash flows from investing activities:

Capital expenditures

----

(37,215)

(36,011)

(5,702)

----

(78,928)

Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities

----

----

7,986

26,025

----

34,011

Purchase of marketable securities and investments

----

(1,879)

218,340

(25,282)

(260,998)

(69,819)

Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired

----

(18,829)

----

(22,546)

----

(41,375)

Other, net

(170,639)

(182,120)

(40,072)

7

396,628

3,804

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

(170,639)

(240,043)

150,243

(27,498)

135,630

(152,307)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Repayment of debt

----

(615)

(35,113)

---

35,264

(464)

Exercise of stock-based compensation awards

2,843

----

----

----

----

2,843

Repurchase of common stock

(960)

----

----

----

----

(960)

Other, net

(2,709)

575

----

(1,103)

----

(3,237)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(826)

(40)

(35,113)

(1,103)

35,264

(1,818)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

----

186

----

1,508

----

1,694

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

----

83

267,381

9,294

----

276,758

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

----

39,397

76,979

13,369

----

129,745

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

----

$

39,480

$

344,360

$

22,663

$

----

$

406,503

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

NINE MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2009

(In thousands)

Cintas

Cintas

Subsidiary

Non-

Corporation

Corporation

Corp. 2

Guarantors

Guarantors

Eliminations

Consolidated

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$

222,285

$

$68,854

$

123,113

$

19,348

$

(211,315)

$

222,285

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

Depreciation

----

74,977

37,085

6,057

----

118,119

Amortization of deferred charges

----

29,871

857

1,295

----

32,023

Stock-based compensation

8,904

----

----

----

----

8,904

Deferred income taxes

----

----

9,052

----

----

9,052

Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:

Accounts receivable, net

----

15,402

25,087

5,210

(3,581)

42,118

Inventories, net

----

(8,739)

(94)

(2,078)

(5,516)

(16,427)

Uniforms and other rental items in service

----

15,520

3,689

(704)

(5,507)

12,998

Prepaid expenses

----

(334)

(5,223)

(245)

----

(5,802)

Accounts payable

----

14,969

(19,110)

(20,619)

2,513

(22,247)

Accrued compensation and related liabilities

----

1,009

(4,031)

(228)

----

(3,250)

Accrued liabilities and other

----

(27,179)

(18,884)

(591)

920

(45,734)

Income taxes payable

----

8,614

(17,034)

(3,900)

----

(12,320)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

231,189

192,964

134,507

3,545

(222,486)

339,719

Cash flows from investing activities:

Capital expenditures

----

(59,740)

(67,572)

(5,471)

----

(132,783)

Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities

----

----

----

92,061

----

92,061

Purchase of marketable securities and investments

----

1,411

63,708

(91,517)

(68,587)

(94,985)

Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired

----

(19,927)

----

(9,454)

----

(29,381)

Other, net

(205,342)

41,748

(119,418)

(25)

282,609

(428)

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

(205,342)

(36,508)

(123,282)

(14,406)

214,022

(165,516)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from issuance of debt

----

7,500

----

----

----

7,500

Repayment of debt

----

(163,557)

(9,417)

----

8,464

(164,510)

Repurchase of common stock

(25,847)

---

----

----

----

(25,847)

Other, net

----

458

----

278

----

736

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(25,847)

(155,599)

(9,417)

278

8,464

(182,121)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

----

(539)

----

(3,516)

----

(4,055)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

----

318

1,808

(14,099)

----

(11,973)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

----

37,472

7,851

20,901

----

66,224

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

----

$

37,790

$

9,659

$

6,802

$

----

$

54,251

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CINTAS CORPORATION

ITEM 2. 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 throughout the United States, Canada and Europe.  We refer to ourselves as “The Service Professionals.”  We bring value to our customers by helping them provide a cleaner, safer, 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 products and services, first aid, safety and fire protection products and services, document management services and branded promotional products.

Our business 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 which Cintas has 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 through various avenues.  Cintas has a national sales organization introducing all of our products and services to prospects in all business segments.  Our expanding 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, safety and fire protection and document management.  Finally, we will evaluate strategic acquisitions as opportunities arise.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Cintas classifies its businesses into four operating segments.  The Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment reflects the rental and servicing of uniforms and other garments and facility products and services including mats, mops, shop towels and other ancillary items.  In addition to these rental items, other facility products and services such as restroom and hygiene products and 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.  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.  Revenue and income before income taxes for each of these operating segments for the three and nine month periods ended February 28, 2010 and February 28, 2009, are presented in Note 11 entitled Segment Information of “Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.”

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New Accounting Pronouncements

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 30, 2009.  The ASC is an aggregation of previously issued authoritative GAAP in one comprehensive set of guidance organized by subject area.  In accordance with the ASC, references to previously issued accounting standards have been removed.  Subsequent revisions to GAAP will be incorporated into the ASC through Accounting Standards Updates (ASU).  The following is a list of recent pronouncements issued by the FASB.

Effective June 1, 2009, Cintas adopted fair value measurements guidance for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities recognized or disclosed at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.  The guidance defines fair value, establishes guidance for measuring fair value and expands disclosures regarding fair value measurements.  The adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.  See Note 4 entitled Fair Value Measurements of “Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements” for additional information.

Effective June 1, 2009, Cintas adopted new guidance on business combinations, in which an entity is required to recognize assets acquired, liabilities assumed, contractual contingencies and contingent consideration at fair value on the acquisition date. It further requires that acquisition-related costs are recognized separately from the acquisition and expensed as incurred, restructuring costs generally are expensed in periods subsequent to the acquisition date, and changes in accounting for deferred tax asset valuation allowances and acquired income tax uncertainties after the measurement period impact income tax expense.  This adoption did not have a material impact on Cintas’ results of operations or financial condition.  Any future effects will depend upon the terms and size of future acquisitions.

Effective June 1, 2009, Cintas adopted new guidance for determining whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities.  This guidance provides that unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and shall be included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method of determining earnings per share.  The adoption did not have a material impact on basic or diluted earnings per share.  Cintas’ adoption is more fully described in Note 5 entitled Earnings per Share of “Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.”

Effective June 1, 2009, Cintas adopted new guidance on subsequent events.  The objective of this guidance is to establish general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the consolidated balance sheet date but before the consolidated financial statements are issued or are available to be issued.  This adoption did not have a material impact on Cintas’ results of operations or financial condition.

Consolidated Results

Three Months Ended February 28, 2010 Compared to Three Months Ended February 28, 2009

Total revenue decreased 5.2% for the three months ended February 28, 2010, as compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year from $908.6 million to $861.8 million.  Revenue was negatively impacted by 1.5% due to one fewer workday in the three month period ended February 28, 2010, compared to the three month period ended February 28, 2009.  The remaining revenue decrease of 3.7% was mainly due to lower sales volume resulting from loss of jobs in the U.S. and Canadian economies during the last year.  Based on U.S. and Canadian government reports, these economies lost approximately 1.5 million jobs in the nine months ended February 28, 2010, and approximately 1.7 million jobs since February 28, 2009.  Primarily because of customer job losses, we experienced decreases in uniform revenue, both rented and purchased, and revenue for our hygiene products and first aid and safety products in the third quarter of fiscal 2010 compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2009.  In addition, facility closures by our customers reduced our volume of entrance mats, shop towels and other facility needs such as fire protection services.

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Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products revenue decreased 7.7% for the three months ended February 28, 2010, over the same period in the prior fiscal year from $674.7 million to $622.5 million.  Revenue was negatively impacted by 1.4% due to one fewer workday in the three month period ended February 28, 2010, compared to the three month period ended February 28, 2009.  The remainder of the revenue decrease primarily resulted from lower sales volume resulting from the job losses described above.

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 2.3% for the three months ended February 28, 2010, over the same period in the prior fiscal year from $233.9 million to $239.4 million.  The increase for the quarter was primarily the result of a 29.1% increase in the Document Management Services operating segment revenue, partially offset by decreases in the Uniform Direct Sales and First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment revenue.  Revenue was negatively impacted by 1.6% due to one fewer workday in the three month period ended February 28, 2010, compared to the three month period ended February 28, 2009.

Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products consists primarily of production expenses, delivery expenses and the amortization of in service inventory, including uniforms, mats, shop towels and other ancillary items.  Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products decreased $22.7 million, or 6.0%, for the three months ended February 28, 2010, compared to the three months ended February 28, 2009, mainly due to lower Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment volume.

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.  Cost of other services decreased $7.3 million, or 4.8%, for the three months ended February 28, 2010, compared to the three months ended February 28, 2009.  This decrease was largely due to decreased First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment revenue of 7.9% and decreased Uniform Direct Sales operating segment revenue of 2.7% compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.

Selling and administrative expenses increased $18.5 million, or 7.2%, for the three months ended February 28, 2010, compared to the three months ended February 28, 2009.  Selling expenses increased by $6.6 million compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year due to a planned increase in sales force headcount.  In addition, medical expense increased $6.1 million, mainly due to higher utilization of the medical plans.

Net interest expense (interest expense less interest income) was $11.2 million for the three months ended February 28, 2010, which was relatively consistent with $11.9 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year.

Cintas’ effective tax rate of 32.8% for the three months ended February 28, 2010, was relatively consistent compared to the 33.2% for the prior fiscal year period.

Net income decreased $22.8 million, or 31.8%, for the three months ended February 28, 2010, from the same period in the prior fiscal year.  Diluted earnings per share were $0.32 for the three months ended February 28, 2010, which was a decrease of 31.9% compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.  The decreased net income and diluted earnings per share were due primarily to decreased revenue for the quarter.

Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products Operating Segment

Three Months Ended February 28, 2010 Compared to Three Months Ended February 28, 2009

As discussed above, Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment revenue decreased from $674.7 million to $622.5 million, or 7.7%, and the cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products decreased $22.7 million, or 6.0%. The operating segment’s gross margin was $265.7 million, or 42.7% of revenue.  This gross margin percent of revenue of 42.7% was 110 basis points lower than the prior fiscal year’s third quarter of 43.8%.  Lower revenue levels and one fewer workday for the three months ended

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February 28, 2010, compared to the three months ended February 28, 2009, pressured the Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment gross margin.  In addition, energy related costs, which include natural gas, electric and gas, increased a combined 20 basis points as a percent of revenue from the prior fiscal year’s third quarter.

Selling and administrative expenses as a percent of revenue, at 32.4%, increased $16.6 million compared to the third quarter of the prior fiscal year.  This increase was due to a planned increase in sales force headcount and an increase in medical expense due to higher utilization of medical plans.

Income before income taxes decreased $46.1 million to $64.3 million for the Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment for the period compared to the same period last fiscal year.  Income before income taxes was 10.3% of the operating segment’s revenue.  The decrease was due to lower Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment revenue and increased selling and administrative expenses.

Uniform Direct Sales Operating Segment

Three Months Ended February 28, 2010 Compared to Three Months Ended February 28, 2009

Uniform Direct Sales operating segment revenue decreased from $97.0 million to $94.4 million, or 2.7%, for the three months ended February 28, 2010, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.  Revenue was negatively impacted by 1.6% due to one fewer workday in the three month period ended February 28, 2010, compared to the three month period ended February 28, 2009.  Organically, revenue decreased by 1.1% compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.

Cost of uniform direct sales decreased $6.6 million, or 9.0%, for the three months ended February 28, 2010, due to decreased Uniform Direct Sales operating segment volume and cost saving initiatives implemented in this current fiscal year.  The gross margin as a percent of revenue was 29.6% for the quarter ended February 28, 2010, which increased from 24.6% in the same period in the prior fiscal year.  This increase was primarily due to cost savings initiatives implemented during the past year.

Selling and administrative expenses as a percent of revenue was 23.8% in the third quarter of last fiscal year and decreased 290 basis points to 20.9% in this fiscal year’s third quarter.  Selling and administrative expenses decreased from $23.1 million in last fiscal year’s third quarter to $19.7 million in the third quarter of this fiscal year due to a reduction of labor and payroll tax expense associated with the decreased headcount resulting from cost reduction initiatives.

Income before income taxes increased $7.4 million to $8.2 million for the Uniform Direct Sales operating segment for the three months ended February 28, 2010.  Income before income taxes was 8.7% of the operating segment’s revenue compared to 0.8% for the same period last fiscal year.  This increase in income before income taxes was due to the reduction of cost of uniform direct sales as well as selling and administrative expenses.

First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services Operating Segment

Three Months Ended February 28, 2010 Compared to Three Months Ended February 28, 2009

First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment revenue decreased from $86.0 million to $79.2 million, or 7.9%, for the three months ended February 28, 2010.  Revenue was negatively impacted by 1.4% due to one fewer workday in the three month period ended February 28, 2010, compared to the three month period ended February 28, 2009.  Organically, revenue decreased by 6.1% compared to the same period last fiscal year.  The difficult U.S. economic conditions continued and negatively affected revenue in this operating segment.  The 6.1% organic revenue decrease was a marked improvement over the second quarter of fiscal 2010’s organic revenue decrease of 17.2% compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.

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Cost of first aid, safety and fire protection services decreased $5.0 million, or 9.5%, for the three months ended February 28, 2010.   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 39.5% for the quarter ended February 28, 2010, which was a 100 basis point increase compared to the gross margin percentage in the third quarter of the prior fiscal year.  This increase was mainly due to the elimination of lower margin fire installation business throughout the course of this fiscal year.

Selling and administrative expenses increased $0.3 million from $29 million in the third quarter of the prior fiscal year to $29.3 million in the third quarter of this fiscal year.  This increase was due to a planned increase in sales force headcount and an increase in medical expense.

Income before income taxes for the First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment decreased from $4.2 million in last fiscal year’s third quarter to $2.1 million for the three months ended February 28, 2010.  Income before income taxes was 2.6% of the operating segment’s revenue, compared to 4.8% in last fiscal year’s third quarter.  This decrease was primarily due to the decrease in First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection services operating segment revenue.

Document Management Services Operating Segment

Three Months Ended February 28, 2010 Compared to Three Months Ended February 28, 2009

Document Management Services operating segment revenue increased from $50.9 million to $65.7 million, or 29.1%, for the three months ended February 28, 2010, over the same period in the prior fiscal year.  Revenue was negatively impacted by 2.0% due to one fewer workday in the three month period ended February 28, 2010, compared to the three month period ended February 28, 2009.  This operating segment’s internal growth for the period was 26.6% over the same period in the prior fiscal year.  The internal growth was due to the sale of document management services to new customers and the positive impact of recycled paper prices which increased compared to the same period of last fiscal year.  Excluding revenue for recycled paper, document management internal growth was 14.4% for the three months ended February 28, 2010, over the same period in the prior fiscal year.  The remaining growth was generated through the acquisition of document management businesses.

Cost of document management services increased $4.4 million, or 16.3%, for the three months ended February 28, 2010, 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 increased from 47.5% in last fiscal year’s third quarter to 52.7% for the quarter ended February 28, 2010.  This increase was due to increased operating segment revenue for the Document Management Services operating segment as well as a significant increase in recycled paper prices.

Selling and administrative expenses increased $5.0 million due to planned increases in sales force headcount and an increase in medical expense due to higher utilization of medical plans.  Selling and administrative expenses as a percent of revenue, at 38.4%, decreased 140 basis points compared to the third quarter of the prior fiscal year, primarily as a result of the significant increase in recycled paper prices.

Income before income taxes for the Document Management Services operating segment increased $5.5 million to $9.4 million for the period compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.  Income before income taxes as a percentage of the operating segment’s revenue increased from 7.7% in last fiscal year’s third quarter to 14.3% for the quarter ended February 28, 2010, primarily as a result of the increase in Document Management Services operating segment revenue and the significant increase in recycled paper prices.

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Consolidated Results

Nine Months Ended February 28, 2010 Compared to Nine Months Ended February 28, 2009

Total revenue decreased 8.9% for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, as compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year from $2.90 billion to $2.64 billion.  This decrease was mainly due to lower sales volume resulting from loss of jobs in the U.S. and Canadian economies during the last year.  Based on U.S. and Canadian government reports, these economies lost approximately 1.5 million jobs in the nine months ended February 28, 2010, and approximately 1.7 million jobs since February 28, 2009.  Primarily because of customer job losses, we experienced decreases in uniform revenue, both rented and purchased, and revenue for our hygiene products and first aid and safety products in the third quarter of fiscal 2010 compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2009.  In addition, facility closures by our customers reduced our volume of entrance mats, shop towels and other facility needs such as fire protection services.  This decrease was partially offset by 0.1% growth attributable to acquisitions in our First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment and our Document Management Services operating segment during the nine month period.

Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment revenue decreased 8.8% for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, as compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year from $2.11 billion to $1.92 billion.  The decrease primarily resulted from an organic revenue decrease of 8.7% for the nine month period.

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, decreased 9.2% for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, as compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year from $788.5 million to $716.2 million.  The decrease primarily resulted from an organic decrease of 9.7%, partially offset by 0.5% growth attributable to acquisitions in our First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment and our Document Management Services operating segment during the nine month period.  The negative internal growth rate for the nine month period was primarily the result of a 15.4% decrease in Uniform Direct Sales operating segment revenue and a 15.0% decrease in First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment revenue.

Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products consists primarily of production expenses, delivery expenses and the amortization of in service inventory, including uniforms, mats, shop towels and other rental items.  Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products decreased $105.0 million, or 8.8%, for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, as compared to the nine months ended February 28, 2009.  This decrease was mainly due to decreased Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment volume and a $23.9 million decrease in energy costs.

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.  Cost of other services decreased $48.9 million, or 10.0%, for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, as compared to the nine months ended February 28, 2009. This decrease was mainly due to decreased Other Services sales volume.

Selling and administrative expenses decreased $29.6 million, or 3.6%, for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, as compared to the nine months ended February 28, 2009.  Labor and payroll tax expenses decreased by $22.1 million compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year due to reduced headcount resulting from cost reduction initiatives.  In addition, bad debt expense decreased $8.1 million due to improved collections.

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 principle terms of the settlement provide for an aggregate cash payment of approximately $24 million.  The pre-tax impact, net of insurance proceeds, was approximately $19.5 million.  This settlement is more fully described in Note 10 entitled Litigation and Other Contingencies in “Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.”  During the second quarter of fiscal 2010, Cintas had legal settlements that totaled $4.1 million, net of insurance proceeds.

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None of these settlements were significant individually.  These settlements included litigation related to multiple subjects including employment practices and insurance proceeds.

Net interest expense (interest expense less interest income) was $35.1 million for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, which decreased slightly from $35.8 million compared to the same period in prior fiscal year.

Cintas’ effective tax rate increased to 37.0% for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, compared to 36.8% for the same period in the prior fiscal year.

Net income decreased 28.0% for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, from the same period in the prior fiscal year.  Diluted earnings per share decreased 28.3% for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.  The decreased net income and diluted earnings per share were due primarily to decreased revenue and the legal settlements discussed above.

Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products Operating Segment

Nine Months Ended February 28, 2010 Compared to Nine Months Ended February 28, 2009

Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment revenue decreased from $2.11 billion to $1.92 billion, or 8.8%, and the cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products decreased $105 million, or 8.8%.  The operating segment’s gross margin was $838.3 million, or 43.6% of revenue.  This is consistent with the 43.6% gross margin for the nine months ended February 28, 2009.

Selling and administrative expenses in the Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment as a percent to revenue, at 30.2%, increased from 28.2% in the same period of the prior fiscal year, despite a reduction in selling and administrative expenses of $13.6 million in the nine month period ended February 28, 2010, compared to last fiscal year’s same period.  The increase in selling and administrative expenses as a percent to revenue was due to lower operating segment revenue.

Income before income taxes decreased $67.2 million to $258.7 million for the Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment for the period.  Income before income taxes was 13.5% of the operating segment’s revenue, a decrease from 15.5% in the same period in the prior fiscal year.  This was primarily due to the lower Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment revenue.

Uniform Direct Sales Operating Segment

Nine Months Ended February 28, 2010 Compared to Nine Months Ended February 28, 2009

Uniform Direct Sales operating segment revenue decreased from $334.5 million to $283.2 million, or 15.4%, for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, as compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.  Job losses in the U.S. and Canadian economies continued to challenge us during the last nine months, as many of our customers, especially those in the hospitality and gaming industries, delayed uniform purchases and roll-outs of new uniform programs.

Cost of uniform direct sales decreased $37.6 million, or 15.9%, for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, due to decreased Uniform Direct Sales operating segment volume.  The gross margin as a percent of revenue was 29.8% for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, which was a 50 basis point increase over the same period in the prior fiscal year.  This increase in gross margin as a percent of revenue was due to the 15.9% decrease in cost of uniform direct sales for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, as compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.

Selling and administrative expenses as a percent of revenue, at 20.3%, decreased 240 basis points for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. Selling and administrative expenses decreased $18.5 million for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year due to various cost reduction initiatives.

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Income before income taxes increased $4.7 million to $26.8 million for the Uniform Direct Sales operating segment for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.  Income before income taxes was 9.5% of the operating segment’s revenue, which was a 290 basis point increase compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.  This increase was primarily due to the reduction in selling and administrative expenses.

First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services Operating Segment

Nine Months Ended February 28, 2010 Compared to Nine Months Ended February 28, 2009

First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment revenue decreased from $295.1 million to $250.8 million, or 15.0% for the nine months ended February 28, 2010.  This decrease resulted primarily from an organic decrease of 14.4% resulting from the difficult U.S. economic environment which continued to challenge us during the last nine months.

Cost of first aid, safety and fire protection services decreased $23.8 million, or 13.4%, for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, due to decreased First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services 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 38.7% for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, which was a 120 basis point decrease compared to the gross margin percentage in the prior fiscal year.  This decrease was mainly due to a decrease in the operating segment’s volume.

Selling and administrative expenses as a percent of revenue, at 34.4%, increased 240 basis points for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year despite a reduction in selling and administrative expenses of $8.2 million in the nine months ended February 28, 2010, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.  This decrease in expenses was due to various cost reduction initiatives.

Income before income taxes for the First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment decreased $12.3 million to $10.9 million for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year.  Income before income taxes was 4.3% of the operating segment’s revenue, which was a 350 basis point decrease compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year as a result of the various items described above.

Document Management Services Operating Segment

Nine Months Ended February 28, 2010 Compared to Nine Months Ended February 28, 2009

Document Management Services operating segment revenue increased from $158.9 million to $182.3 million, or 14.7% for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, over the same period in the prior fiscal year.  This operating segment’s internal growth for the period was 10.6% over the same period in the prior fiscal year.  The internal growth was primarily due to the sale of document management services to new customers.  Excluding revenue for recycled paper, document management internal growth was 13.9% for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, over the same period in the prior fiscal year.  Acquisitions of document management businesses accounted for growth of 4.1%.

Cost of document management services increased $12.5 million, or 16.1%, for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, 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 50.7% for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, which was a 60 basis point decrease over the gross margin percentage in the same period of the prior fiscal year.  This decrease was due to unfavorable recycled paper prices compared to last fiscal year.

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the prior fiscal year.  The increase in expense was due to increases in labor and support services and medical expenses.  However, the increase in basis points was primarily due to the impact of lower recycled paper prices.

Income before income taxes for the Document Management Services operating segment increased to $16.5 million for the nine months ended February 28, 2010, compared to $16.4 million in the same period in the prior fiscal year.  Income before income taxes was 9.1% of the operating segment’s revenue, which was a 120 basis point decrease over the operating segment’s revenue for the same period last fiscal year, primarily as a result of the unfavorable recycled paper prices compared to last fiscal year.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

At February 28, 2010, Cintas had $552.1 million in cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities which was $302.0 million more than the $250.1 million at May 31, 2009.  This increase was primarily due to cash generated from operations of $429.2 million, offset by capital expenditures of $78.9 million.  Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities are expected to be used to finance future acquisitions, capital expenditures and expansion.

Cintas believes that its investment policy pertaining to marketable securities is conservative.  Marketable securities consist primarily of Canadian treasury securities and U.S. municipal bonds.  The criterion used in making investment decisions is the preservation of principal, while earning an attractive yield.

Working capital increased $123.7 million to $1.1 billion at February 28, 2010, due to the increased cash balances discussed above offset by reductions in inventory levels.

We continue to reduce our capital spending in this difficult economic environment and in the absence of revenue growth.  As a result, net property and equipment decreased by $20.0 million from May 31, 2009 to February 28, 2010.  We have available capacity in our existing facilities to allow for growth.

As of February 28, 2010, we have $775.0 million in fixed rate notes outstanding with maturities ranging from 2012 to 2036.  We have a commercial paper program with a capacity of $600.0 million that is fully supported by a backup revolving credit facility through a credit agreement with our banking group.  As of February 28, 2010 and May 31, 2009, we had no commercial paper outstanding.  The credit agreement expires in February 2011.  We believe this program, along with our cash and cash equivalents on hand, will be adequate to provide necessary funding for our operations.

Cintas’ total debt to capitalization ratio improved to 24.1% at February 28, 2010, from 24.9% at May 31, 2009.

Litigation and Other Contingencies

Cintas is subject to legal proceedings, insurance receipts, legal settlements and claims arising in the ordinary and normal course of its business.  In the opinion of management, neither the individual or aggregate liability, if any, associated with such ordinary course of business actions has a material adverse effect on Cintas’ financial position or results of operation.  As is disclosed in Note 10 entitled Litigation and Other Contingencies of “Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements”, Cintas is party to additional litigation not considered in the ordinary course of business.

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Forward-Looking Statements

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor from civil litigation for forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “estimates,” “anticipates,” “predicts,” “projects,” “plans,” “expects,” “intends,” “target,” “forecast,” “believes,” “seeks,” “could,” “should,” “may” and “will” or the negative versions thereof and similar words, terms and expressions and by the context in which they are used.  Such statements are based upon current expectations of Cintas and speak only as of the date made.  You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement.  We cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statement will be realized.  These statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties, potentially inaccurate assumptions and other factors that could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in or implied by this Quarterly Report.  Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, the possibility of greater than anticipated operating costs including energy 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, 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, changes in federal and state tax and labor laws and the reactions of competitors in terms of price and service.  Cintas undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to any forward-looking statements or to otherwise update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information or to reflect events, circumstances or any other unanticipated developments arising after the date on which such statements are made.  A further list and description of risks, uncertainties and other matters can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2009, and in our reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K.  The risks and uncertainties described herein are not the only ones we may face. Additional risks and uncertainties presently not known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial may also harm our business.

ITEM 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

In our normal operations, Cintas has market risk exposure to interest rates.  We refer to our market risk exposure to interest rates on page 29 of our Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2009.

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.  The primary foreign currency to which Cintas is exposed is the Canadian dollar.  Cintas has average rate options in place to limit a portion of the risks of the revenue translation from Canadian foreign currency exchange rate movements during the remainder of the fiscal year; however, the amount of these options is not material.

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ITEM 4.

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 Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of February 28, 2010.  Based on such evaluation, Cintas’ management, including Cintas’ Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel and Controllers, has concluded that Cintas’ disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of February 28, 2010, 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

In September 2009, Cintas implemented a new general ledger system and related processes as the first phase in an enterprise wide system implementation.  Various controls were modified due to the new system.  Additionally, in the second quarter of fiscal 2010, Cintas implemented additional compensating controls over financial reporting to ensure the accuracy and integrity of its consolidated financial statements during the post-implementation phase.  Cintas believes that the system and process changes have enhanced internal control over the financial reporting.  There were no significant 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 February 28, 2010, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. See “Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting” and “Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” on pages 31 and 32 of our Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2009.

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CINTAS CORPORATION

Part II.  Other Information

Item 1.      Legal Proceedings.

I. Supplemental Information:  We discuss certain legal proceedings pending against us in Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q under the caption “Item 1. Financial Statements,” in Note 10 entitled Litigation and Other Contingencies of “Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements,” and “Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” under “Litigation and Other Contingencies.”  We refer you to those discussions for important information concerning those legal proceedings, including the basis for such actions and, where known, the relief sought.

Item 5.      Other Information

On January 26, 2010, Cintas declared an annual cash dividend of $0.48 per share on outstanding common stock, a two percent increase over the dividend paid in the prior year.  The dividend was paid on March 10, 2010, to shareholders of record as of February 10, 2010.

Item 6.      Exhibits.

31.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a)

31.2 Certification of Principal Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a)

32.1 Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer

32.2 Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements 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

(Registrant)

Date:  April 9, 2010

/s/ William C. Gale

William C. Gale

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Chief Accounting Officer)

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