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Subsequent Events | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2014
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Subsequent Events | Subsequent Event On June 30, 2014, Cintas sold stock in an equity method investment. In conjunction with the sale, Cintas received a cash dividend. Total cash received from the transaction was $35.2 million. The Company estimates that the sale will result in the recording of a gain, net of taxes, of approximately $13.6 million. This gain will be recorded in the Company's first quarter, fiscal 2015 results.

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- Definition The entire disclosure for significant events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date through the date the financial statements were issued or the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Examples include: the sale of a capital stock issue, purchase of a business, settlement of litigation, catastrophic loss, significant foreign exchange rate changes, loans to insiders or affiliates, and transactions not in the ordinary course of business. + References No definition available. + Details
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