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Aug. 31, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract] |
Subsequent Event | Subsequent Event On October 1, 2015, we announced that we completed the previously announced transaction to sell our investment in Shred-it to Stericycle, Inc. Cintas’ share of the proceeds are $578.0 million. Cintas also has the opportunity to receive up to $34.0 million in additional consideration in the future, subject to certain holdback provisions. The financial impact of this transaction will be reflected in our second quarter 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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