10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

( X ) QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended November 30, 2013

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 ü No

Indicate by 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 (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes üNo

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  ü             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   ü

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

Class	Outstanding December 31, 2013
Common Stock, no par value	119,850,031

CINTAS CORPORATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part I.	Financial Information		Page No.
	Item 1.	Financial Statements.
		Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income – Three Months and Six Months Ended November 30, 2013 and 2012	3
		Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income – Three Months and Six Months Ended November 30, 2013 and 2012	4
		Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets – November 30, 2013 and May 31, 2013	5
		Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows – Six Months Ended November 30, 2013 and 2012	6
		Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements	7
	Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.	31
	Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.	41
	Item 4.	Controls and Procedures.	41
Part II.	Other Information
	Item 1.	Legal Proceedings.	42
	Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.	42
	Item 6.	Exhibits.	43
Signatures			44
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						Six Months Ended
	November 30, 2013			November 30, 2012			November 30, 2013			November 30, 2012
Revenue:
Rental uniforms and ancillary products	$	804,316		$	755,839		$	1,597,182		$	1,510,682
Other services	339,437			304,547			666,914			601,029
	1,143,753			1,060,386			2,264,096			2,111,711
Costs and expenses:
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary   products	459,112			438,902			913,843			867,050
Cost of other services	207,722			189,448			407,354			366,750
Selling and administrative expenses	323,947			293,013			649,857			599,594
Operating income	152,972			139,023			293,042			278,317
Interest income	(84		)	(149		)	(152		)	(226		)
Interest expense	16,485			16,294			33,008			32,892
Income before income taxes	136,571			122,878			260,186			245,651
Income taxes	51,709			44,851			97,570			90,891
Net income	$	84,862		$	78,027		$	162,616		$	154,760
Basic earnings per share	$	0.71		$	0.63		$	1.34		$	1.24
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.70		$	0.63		$	1.33		$	1.23
Dividends declared per share	$	0.77		$	0.64		$	0.77		$	0.64

See accompanying notes.

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CINTAS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	November 30, 2013			November 30, 2012			November 30, 2013			November 30, 2012
Net income	$	84,862		$	78,027		$	162,616		$	154,760
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	2,040			1,675			1,394			8,692
Change in fair value of derivatives(1)	(189		)	—			(189		)	(151		)
Amortization of interest rate lock agreements (2)	488			488			976			976
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities(3)	(4		)	(10		)	(18		)	(12		)
Other comprehensive income	2,335			2,153			2,163			9,505
Comprehensive income	$	87,197		$	80,180		$	164,779		$	164,265

⁽¹⁾      Net of less than $0.1 million of tax expense for the three months ended November 30, 2013. Net of less than $0.1 million of tax expense for the six months endedNovember 30, 2013 and 2012.

⁽²⁾      Net of $0.3 million of tax benefit for the three months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012. Net of $0.6 million of tax benefit for the six months endedNovember 30, 2013 and 2012.

⁽³⁾      Net of less than $0.1 million of tax expense and $0.1 million of tax benefit for the three months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Net of less than $0.1 million of tax expense and $0.1 million of tax benefit for the six months endedNovember 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

See accompanying notes.

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CINTAS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands except share data)

	November 30, 2013			May 31, 2013
	(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	309,334		$	352,273
Marketable securities	4,156			5,680
Accounts receivable, net	520,523			496,049
Inventories, net	249,486			240,440
Uniforms and other rental items in service	508,669			496,752
Income taxes, current	—			9,102
Prepaid expenses	26,614			24,530
Total current assets	1,618,782			1,624,826
Property and equipment, at cost, net	988,897			986,703
Goodwill	1,532,961			1,517,560
Service contracts, net	88,394			92,153
Other assets, net	136,364			124,390
	$	4,365,398		$	4,345,632
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	103,242		$	121,029
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	58,649			78,050
Accrued liabilities	360,627			271,821
Income taxes, current	4,238			—
Deferred tax liability	87,091			77,169
Long-term debt due within one year	714			8,187
Total current liabilities	614,561			556,256
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt due after one year	1,300,615			1,300,979
Deferred income taxes	210,187			210,483
Accrued liabilities	92,063			76,422
Total long-term liabilities	1,602,865			1,587,884
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, no par value:	—			—
100,000 shares authorized, none outstanding
Common stock, no par value:	225,372			186,332
425,000,000 shares authorized,
FY 2014:  175,698,922 issued and 119,817,004 outstanding
FY 2013:  174,786,010 issued and 122,281,507 outstanding
Paid-in capital	110,003			109,822
Retained earnings	3,787,067			3,717,771
Treasury stock:	(2,014,756		)	(1,850,556		)
FY 2014:  55,881,918 shares
FY 2013:  52,504,503 shares
Accumulated other comprehensive income	40,286			38,123
Total shareholders’ equity	2,147,972			2,201,492
	$	4,365,398		$	4,345,632

See accompanying notes.

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CINTAS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands) 

	Six Months Ended
	November 30, 2013			November 30, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	162,616		$	154,760
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	85,180			81,321
Amortization of intangible assets	11,741			11,973
Stock-based compensation	14,624			11,084
Deferred income taxes	9,299			23,351
Change in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:
Accounts receivable, net	(23,755		)	(24,528		)
Inventories, net	(9,232		)	15,460
Uniforms and other rental items in service	(12,694		)	(28,105		)
Prepaid expenses	(1,776		)	(202		)
Accounts payable	(19,215		)	23,019
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	(19,381		)	(36,899		)
Accrued liabilities	11,387			(4,570		)
Income taxes payable	13,486			599
Net cash provided by operating activities	222,280			227,263
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(76,785		)	(99,062		)
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities	45,114			41,453
Purchase of marketable securities and investments	(55,413		)	(80,054		)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	(32,514		)	(53,243		)
Other, net	(929		)	(673		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(120,527		)	(191,579		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt	—			250,000
Repayment of debt	(7,837		)	(225,312		)
Proceeds from exercise of stock-based compensation awards	21,311			2,357
Repurchase of common stock	(164,200		)	(159,175		)
Other, net	6,323			(2,476		)
Net cash used in financing activities	(144,403		)	(134,606		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(289		)	1,584
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(42,939		)	(97,338		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	352,273			339,825
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	309,334		$	242,487

See accompanying notes.

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CINTAS CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1.Basis of Presentation

The consolidated condensed financial statements of Cintas Corporation (Cintas, the Company, we, us or our) 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 consolidated 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 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013.  A summary of our significant accounting policies is presented beginning on page 35 of that report.  There have been no material changes in the accounting policies followed by Cintas during the current fiscal year.

Interim results are subject to variations and are not necessarily indicative of the 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.

As disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013, inventories are valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market.  Inventory is comprised of the following amounts: 

(In thousands)	November 30, 2013		May 31, 2013
Raw materials	$	15,915	$	19,800
Work in process	14,941		17,353
Finished goods	218,630		203,287
	$	249,486	$	240,440

2.New Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2013-02, "Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income." ASU 2013-02 requires an entity to present (either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes) the effects on the line items of net income of significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income if the item reclassified is required under GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For reclassification items not required under GAAP to be reclassified directly to net income in their entirety in the same reporting period, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures currently required under GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. ASU 2013-02 applies to all public and private companies that report items of other comprehensive income. ASU 2013-02 is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012, with prospective adoption required. The Company adopted ASU 2013-02 effective June 1, 2013. See Note 9 entitled Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) of "Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements" for details of required disclosure.

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3.Fair Value Measurements

FASB Accounting Standard Codification (ASC) Topic 820 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.

In instances where the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Cintas’ assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.

In order to meet the requirements of ASC 820, Cintas utilizes two basic valuation approaches to determine the fair value of its assets and liabilities required to be recorded on a recurring basis at fair value. The first approach is the cost approach. The cost approach is generally the value a market participant would expect to replace the respective asset or liability. The second approach is the market approach. The market approach looks at what a market participant would consider valuing an exact or similar asset or liability to that of Cintas, including those traded on exchanges.

All financial instruments 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 consolidated balance sheet date.  These financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below: 

(In thousands)	As of November 30, 2013
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value
Cash and cash equivalents	$	309,334	$	—	$	—	$	309,334
Marketable securities:
Canadian treasury securities	—		4,156		—		4,156
Total assets at fair value	$	309,334	$	4,156	$	—	$	313,490
Current accrued liabilities	$	—	$	237	$	—	$	237
Total liabilities at fair value	$	—	$	237	$	—	$	237

(In thousands)	As of May 31, 2013
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value
Cash and cash equivalents	$	352,273	$	—	$	—	$	352,273
Marketable securities:
U.S. municipal bonds	—		5,680		—		5,680
Accounts receivable, net	—		39		—		39
Total assets at fair value	$	352,273	$	5,719	$	—	$	357,992

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Cintas’ cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities are generally classified within Level 1 or Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Financial instruments classified as Level 1 are based on quoted market prices in active markets, and financial instruments classified as Level 2 are based on quoted market prices in non-active markets, broker or dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources with reasonable levels of price transparency. The types of financial instruments Cintas classifies within Level 1 include most bank deposits and money market securities. Cintas does not adjust the quoted market price for such financial instruments.

The types of financial instruments Cintas classifies within Level 2 include Canadian treasury securities (federal) and highly rated U.S. state or municipal bonds. The valuation technique used for Cintas’ marketable securities classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy is primarily the market approach. The primary inputs to value Cintas’ marketable securities is the respective instrument's future cash flows based on its stated yield and the amount a market participant would pay for a similar instrument. Primarily all of Cintas’ marketable securities are actively traded and the recorded fair value reflects current market conditions. However, due to the inherent volatility in the investment market, there is at least a possibility that recorded investment values may change in the near term.

The funds invested in Canadian marketable securities are not presently expected to be repatriated, but instead are expected to be invested indefinitely in foreign subsidiaries. Interest, realized gains and losses and declines in value determined to be other than temporary on available-for-sale securities are included in interest income or expense. The cost of the securities sold is based on the specific identification method. The amortized cost basis of the marketable securities were $4.2 million and $5.7 million as of November 30, 2013 and May 31, 2013, respectively. All outstanding marketable securities at November 30, 2013 and May 31, 2013 had contractual maturities due within one year.

As of November 30, 2013, current accrued liabilities include foreign currency forward contracts. As of May 31, 2013, accounts receivable, net include foreign currency forward contracts. The fair value of Cintas' foreign currency forward contracts are based on similar exchange traded derivatives (market approach) and are, therefore, included within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

The methods described above may produce a fair value that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while Cintas believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the consolidated balance sheet date.

Cintas’ non-financial assets and liabilities not permitted or required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis primarily relate to assets and liabilities acquired in a business acquisition. Cintas is required to provide additional disclosures about fair value measurements as part of the consolidated financial statements for each major category of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis (including business acquisitions), if material. Based on the nature of Cintas’ business acquisitions, which occur regularly throughout the fiscal year, the majority of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed consist of working capital, primarily valued using Level 2 inputs, property and equipment, also primarily valued using Level 2 inputs and goodwill and other identified intangible assets valued using Level 3 inputs. In general, non-recurring fair values determined by Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities, which generally are not applicable to non-financial assets and liabilities. Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs utilize data points that are observable, such as definitive sales agreements, appraisals or established market values of comparable assets. Fair values determined by Level 3 inputs are unobservable data points for the asset or liability and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability, such as internal estimates of future cash flows and Company specific discount rates.

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4.Earnings Per Share

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						Six Months Ended
(In thousands except per share data)	November 30, 2013			November 30, 2012			November 30, 2013		November 30, 2012
Basic Earnings per Share
Net income	$	84,862		$	78,027		$	162,616	$	154,760
Less dividends to:
Common shares	$	92,229		$	78,866		$	92,229	$	78,866
Unvested shares	1,091			878			1,091		878
Total dividends	$	93,320		$	79,744		$	93,320	$	79,744
Undistributed net (loss) income	$	(8,458	)	$	(1,717	)	$	69,296	$	75,016
Less: net (loss) income allocated to    participating unvested securities	(59		)	(8		)	482		409
Net (loss) income available to common    shareholders	$	(8,399	)	$	(1,709	)	$	68,814	$	74,607
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	119,907			124,185			121,025		125,153
Basic earnings per common share:
Common shares - distributed earnings	$	0.77		$	0.64		$	0.77	$	0.64
Common shares - undistributed earnings	(0.06		)	(0.01		)	0.57		0.60
Total common shares	$	0.71		$	0.63		$	1.34	$	1.24
Unvested shares - distributed earnings	$	0.77		$	0.64		$	0.77	$	0.64
Unvested shares - undistributed earnings	(0.06		)	(0.01		)	0.57		0.60
Total unvested shares	$	0.71		$	0.63		$	1.34	$	1.24

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	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(In thousands except per share data)	November 30, 2013			November 30, 2012			November 30, 2013		November 30, 2012
Diluted Earnings per Share
Net income	$	84,862		$	78,027		$	162,616	$	154,760
Less dividends to:
Common shares	$	92,229		$	78,866		$	92,229	$	78,866
Unvested shares	1,091			878			1,091		878
Total dividends	$	93,320		$	79,744		$	93,320	$	79,744
Undistributed net (loss) income	$	(8,458	)	$	(1,717	)	$	69,296	$	75,016
Less: net (loss) income allocated to participating unvested securities	(59		)	(8		)	482		409
Net (loss) income available to common    shareholders	$	(8,399	)	$	(1,709	)	$	68,814	$	74,607
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	119,907			124,185			121,025		125,153
Effect of dilutive securities – employee stock options	1,143			424			991		388
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	121,050			124,609			122,016		125,541
Diluted earnings per share:
Common shares - distributed earnings	$	0.77		$	0.64		$	0.77	$	0.64
Common shares - undistributed earnings	(0.07		)	(0.01		)	0.56		0.59
Total common shares	$	0.70		$	0.63		$	1.33	$	1.23
Unvested shares - distributed earnings	$	0.77		$	0.64		$	0.77	$	0.64
Unvested shares - undistributed earnings	(0.07		)	(0.01		)	0.56		0.59
Total unvested shares	$	0.70		$	0.63		$	1.33	$	1.23

For the three months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, options granted to purchase 0.5 million and 0.4 million shares of Cintas common stock were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share, respectively. For both the six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, options granted to purchase 0.7 million shares of Cintas common stock 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 stock (anti-dilutive).

On October 18, 2011, we announced that the Board of Directors authorized a $500.0 million share buyback program. On July 30, 2013, we announced that the Board of Directors authorized a new $500.0 million share buyback program, which does not have an expiration date. For the three months ended November 30, 2013, we purchased 1.1 million shares of Cintas common stock for a total purchase price of $56.9 million. During the first six months of fiscal 2014, we purchased 3.2 million shares of Cintas common stock for a total purchase price of $157.7 million. In the period subsequent to November 30, 2013 through January 9, 2014, we did not purchase any shares of Cintas common stock. From the inception of the October 18, 2011 share buyback program through January 9, 2014, Cintas has purchased a total of 11.6 million shares of Cintas common stock at an average price of $42.58 for a total purchase price of $495.3 million. In addition, for the six months endedNovember 30, 2013, Cintas acquired 0.1 million shares of Cintas common

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stock for employee payroll taxes due on restricted stock awards that vested during the six months endedNovember 30, 2013. These shares were acquired at an average price of $47.89 per share for a total purchase price of $6.5 million. Of the total purchase price, $0.3 million occurred in the three months ended November 30, 2013.

5.Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and service contracts for the six months endedNovember 30, 2013, by operating segment, are as follows:

Goodwill (in thousands)	Rental Uniforms & Ancillary Products			Uniform Direct Sales			First Aid, Safety & Fire Protection		Document Management		Total
Balance as of June 1, 2013	$	944,325		$	23,942		$	216,989	$	332,304	$	1,517,560
Goodwill acquired	—			—			4,866		8,837		13,703
Foreign currency translation	(406		)	(12		)	—		2,116		1,698
Balance as of November 30, 2013	$	943,919		$	23,930		$	221,855	$	343,257	$	1,532,961

Service Contracts (in thousands)	Rental Uniforms & Ancillary Products			Uniform Direct Sales		First Aid, Safety & Fire Protection			Document Management			Total
Balance as of June 1, 2013	$	23,135		$	—	$	32,811		$	36,207		$	92,153
Service contracts acquired	—			—		2,926			3,679			6,605
Service contracts amortization	(2,994		)	—		(4,088		)	(3,745		)	(10,827		)
Foreign currency translation	(2		)	—		—			465			463
Balance as of November 30, 2013	$	20,139		$	—	$	31,649		$	36,606		$	88,394

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

	As of November 30, 2013
(In thousands)	Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Service contracts	$	426,982	$	338,588	$	88,394
Noncompete and consulting agreements	$	79,025	$	74,351	$	4,674
Investments (1)	113,239		—		113,239
Other	23,949		5,498		18,451
Total	$	216,213	$	79,849	$	136,364

	As of May 31, 2013
(In thousands)	Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Service contracts	$	420,499	$	328,346	$	92,153
Noncompete and consulting agreements	$	77,863	$	72,970	$	4,893
Investments (1)	101,525		—		101,525
Other	22,711		4,739		17,972
Total	$	202,099	$	77,709	$	124,390

⁽¹⁾      Investments at November 30, 2013, include the cash surrender value of insurance policies of $83.7 million, equity method investments of $28.6 million and cost method investments of $0.9 million.  Investments at May 31, 2013, include the cash surrender value of insurance policies of $73.0 million, equity method investments of $27.6 million and cost method investments of $0.9 million. During the second quarter of fiscal 2013, Cintas sold stock of an equity method investment for a gain of $8.5 million.

Amortization expense was $5.9 million for the three months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012. Amortization expense was $11.7 million and $12.0 million for the six months endedNovember 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  Estimated

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amortization expense, excluding any future acquisitions, for each of the next five full fiscal years is $22.8 million, $20.0 million, $14.8 million, $9.6 million and $8.4 million, respectively.

Investments recorded using the cost method are evaluated for impairment on an annual basis or when indicators of impairment are identified.  For the three and six months endedNovember 30, 2013 and 2012, no impairment losses were recognized.  

6.Debt, Derivatives and Hedging Activities

Cintas' senior notes are recorded at cost. The fair value is estimated using Level 2 inputs based on Cintas' current incremental borrowing rate for similar types of borrowing arrangements, which is similar to the market approach. The carrying value and fair value of Cintas' long-term debt as of November 30, 2013 were $1,301.3 million and $1,386.6 million, respectively, and as of May 31, 2013 were $1,309.2 million and $1,447.1 million, respectively.

Cintas’ commercial paper program has a capacity of $300.0 million that is fully supported by a backup revolving credit facility through a credit agreement with its banking group.  This revolving credit facility has an accordion feature that allows for a maximum borrowing capacity of $450.0 million and has a maturity date of October 6, 2016.  No commercial paper or borrowings on our revolving credit facility were outstanding at November 30, 2013 or May 31, 2013.

On June 1, 2012, Cintas repaid at maturity $225.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.00% senior notes due 2012. On June 5, 2012, Cintas issued $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due June 1, 2022. These senior notes bear interest at a rate of 3.25% paid semi-annually beginning December 1, 2012.

Cintas used interest rate lock agreements to hedge against movements in the treasury rates at the time Cintas issued its senior notes in fiscal 2007, fiscal 2008, fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2013.  The amortization of the cash flow hedges resulted in an increase to other comprehensive income of $0.5 million for the three months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012 and $1.0 million for the six months endedNovember 30, 2013 and 2012.

To hedge the exposure of movements in the foreign currency rates, Cintas may use foreign currency hedges. These hedges 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. Cintas had foreign currency forward contracts included in current accrued liabilities of $0.2 million as of November 30, 2013. As of May 31, 2013, there were less than $0.1 million of foreign currency forward contracts included in accounts receivable, net.

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 consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) and interest coverage ratios. Cross-default provisions exist between certain debt instruments.  Cintas is in compliance with all of the significant debt covenants for all periods presented. 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. 

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7.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 three months ended November 30, 2013, unrecognized tax benefits increased by approximately $0.4 million and accrued interest increased by approximately $0.1 million. During the six months ended November 30, 2013, unrecognized tax benefits increased by approximately $0.6 million and there was no change in accrued interest.

All U.S. federal income tax returns are closed to audit through fiscal 2010.  Cintas is currently in advanced stages of various audits in certain foreign jurisdictions and certain domestic states. The years under audit cover fiscal years back to 2005.  Based on the resolution of the various audits and changes in tax law, it is reasonably possible that the balance of unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by $0.6 million for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2014.

On September 13, 2013, the Internal Revenue Service released final tangible property regulations under Sections 162(a) and 263(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (Code), regarding the deduction and capitalization of expenditures related to tangible property. The final regulations replace temporary regulations that were issued in December 2011. Also released were proposed regulations under Section 168 of the Code regarding dispositions of tangible property. These final and proposed regulations will be effective for Cintas' fiscal year ending May 31, 2015. Early adoption is available, and, as such, Cintas elected early adoption of the regulations on specific assets (material and supplies) resulting in a gross balance sheet reclassification of $33.6 million in fiscal 2013 between unrecognized tax benefits and the tax deferred (i.e., between long-term accrued liabilities and current deferred taxes on the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet). Transition guidance providing the procedural rules to comply with such regulations is expected to be released in the near term. Cintas continues to review the regulations, but does not believe there will be a material impact on Cintas' consolidated financial statements when they are fully adopted.

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8. 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 consolidated financial position, consolidated results of operations or consolidated cash flows 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 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. In September 2010, the Court in Serrano dismissed all private individual claims and all claims of the EEOC and the 13 individuals it claimed to represent. The EEOC appealed the District Court's summary judgment decisions and various other rulings to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. On November 9, 2012, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the District Court's opinion and remanded the claims back to the District Court. On April 16, 2013, Cintas filed with the United States Supreme Court a Petition for a Writ of Certiorari seeking to review the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.On October 7, 2013, the Court denied Cintas’ Petition, thus remanding the claims back to the District Court consistent with the Sixth Circuit Court’s November 9, 2012 decision.

Cintas is a defendant in another purported class action lawsuit, Blanca Nelly Avalos, et al. v. Cintas Corporation (Avalos), which was filed 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. Following denial of class certification, the Court permitted the individual Avalos and Serrano plaintiffs to proceed separately. In the Avalos case, the Court dismissed the remaining claims of the individual plaintiffs who remained in that case after the denial of class certification. On May 11, 2010, Plaintiff Tanesha Davis, on behalf of all similarly situated plaintiffs in the Avalos case, filed a notice of appeal of the District Court's summary judgment order in the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. On May 30, 2013, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed the denial of class certification.

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, consolidated results of operations or consolidated cash flows 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.

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9. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following table summarizes the changes in the accumulated balances for each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

(In thousands)	Foreign Currency			Unrealized Loss on Derivatives			Other			Total
Balance at June 1, 2013	$	51,312		$	(14,339	)	$	1,150		$	38,123
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(646		)	—			(14		)	(660		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			488			—			488
Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income	(646		)	488			(14		)	(172		)
Balance at August 31, 2013	$	50,666		$	(13,851	)	$	1,136		$	37,951
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	2,040			(189		)	(4		)	1,847
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			488			—			488
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	2,040			299			(4		)	2,335
Balance at November 30, 2013	$	52,706		$	(13,552	)	$	1,132		$	40,286

The following table summarizes the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):

Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)						Affected Line in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income
(In thousands)	Three Months Ended November 30, 2013			Six Months Ended November 30, 2013
Amortization of interest rate locks	$	(783	)	$	(1,565	)	Interest expense
Tax benefit	295			589			Income taxes
Amortization of interest rate locks, net of tax	$	(488	)	$	(976	)	Net of tax

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10.Segment Information

Cintas classifies its businesses into four operating segments based on the types of products and services provided.  The Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment consists of the rental and servicing of uniforms and other garments including flame resistant clothing, mats, mops and shop towels and other ancillary items.  In addition to these rental items, restroom cleaning services and supplies and carpet and tile cleaning services are also provided within this operating segment.  The Uniform Direct Sales operating segment consists of the direct sale of uniforms and related items.  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: 

(In thousands)	Rental Uniforms & Ancillary Products		Uniform Direct Sales		First Aid, Safety & Fire Protection		Document Management		Corporate			Total
For the three months ended November 30, 2013
Revenue	$	804,316	$	121,883	$	124,585	$	92,969	$	—		$	1,143,753
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	126,070	$	13,864	$	10,585	$	2,453	$	(16,401	)	$	136,571
For the three months ended November 30, 2012
Revenue	$	755,839	$	110,203	$	111,513	$	82,831	$	—		$	1,060,386
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	116,051	$	10,404	$	9,654	$	2,914	$	(16,145	)	$	122,878
As of and for the six months ended November 30, 2013
Revenue	$	1,597,182	$	229,345	$	250,460	$	187,109	$	—		$	2,264,096
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	243,463	$	22,545	$	22,031	$	5,003	$	(32,856	)	$	260,186
Total assets	$	2,838,831	$	159,465	$	418,787	$	634,825	$	313,490		$	4,365,398
As of and for the six months ended November 30, 2012
Revenue	$	1,510,682	$	210,482	$	222,354	$	168,193	$	—		$	2,111,711
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	232,958	$	19,145	$	18,675	$	7,539	$	(32,666	)	$	245,651
Total assets	$	2,818,507	$	143,880	$	393,429	$	590,517	$	276,349		$	4,222,682

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11.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 $1,300.0 million aggregate principal amount of long-term senior notes, which are unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by Cintas Corporation and its wholly-owned, direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries.

As allowed 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 following condensed consolidating financial statements has been fully consolidated in Cintas’ consolidated financial statements.  The following 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 November 30, 2013

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation		Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Revenue:
Rental uniforms and ancillary products	$	—	$	614,742		$	164,985		$	56,104		$	(31,515	)	$	804,316
Other services	—		419,533			9,166			34,784			(124,046		)	339,437
Equity in net income of affiliates	84,862		—			—			—			(84,862		)	—
	84,862		1,034,275			174,151			90,888			(240,423		)	1,143,753
Costs and expenses (income):
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	—		390,215			96,831			39,465			(67,399		)	459,112
Cost of other services	—		272,410			(3,091		)	21,156			(82,753		)	207,722
Selling and administrative expenses	—		314,421			(10,965		)	25,483			(4,992		)	323,947
Operating income	84,862		57,229			91,376			4,784			(85,279		)	152,972
Interest income	—		(11		)	(72		)	(2		)	1			(84		)
Interest expense	—		16,468			17			—			—			16,485
Income before income taxes	84,862		40,772			91,431			4,786			(85,280		)	136,571
Income taxes	—		15,500			34,709			1,514			(14		)	51,709
Net income	$	84,862	$	25,272		$	56,722		$	3,272		$	(85,266	)	$	84,862

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Condensed Consolidating Income Statement

Three Months Ended November 30, 2012

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation		Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Revenue:
Rental uniforms and ancillary products	$	—	$	575,274		$	152,771		$	55,370		$	(27,576	)	$	755,839
Other services	—		387,265			10,630			28,964			(122,312		)	304,547
Equity in net income of affiliates	78,027		—			—			—			(78,027		)	—
	78,027		962,539			163,401			84,334			(227,915		)	1,060,386
Costs and expenses (income):
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	—		367,645			95,014			38,923			(62,680		)	438,902
Cost of other services	—		256,524			(6,949		)	18,564			(78,691		)	189,448
Selling and administrative expenses	—		280,259			(7,023		)	23,705			(3,928		)	293,013
Operating income	78,027		58,111			82,359			3,142			(82,616		)	139,023
Interest income	—		(13		)	(126		)	(10		)	—			(149		)
Interest expense (income)	—		16,277			18			(1		)	—			16,294
Income before income taxes	78,027		41,847			82,467			3,153			(82,616		)	122,878
Income taxes	—		14,876			29,241			746			(12		)	44,851
Net income	$	78,027	$	26,971		$	53,226		$	2,407		$	(82,604	)	$	78,027

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Condensed Consolidating Income Statement

Six Months Ended November 30, 2013

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation		Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Revenue:
Rental uniforms and ancillary products	$	—	$	1,220,500		$	327,550		$	111,069		$	(61,937	)	$	1,597,182
Other services	—		824,107			17,714			66,170			(241,077		)	666,914
Equity in net income of affiliates	162,616		—			—			—			(162,616		)	—
	162,616		2,044,607			345,264			177,239			(465,630		)	2,264,096
Costs and expenses (income):
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	—		773,934			194,998			78,021			(133,110		)	913,843
Cost of other services	—		533,005			(6,202		)	40,220			(159,669		)	407,354
Selling and administrative expenses	—		623,182			(15,824		)	51,696			(9,197		)	649,857
Operating income	162,616		114,486			172,292			7,302			(163,654		)	293,042
Interest income	—		(19		)	(125		)	(14,696		)	14,688			(152		)
Interest expense	—		32,948			61			(1		)	—			33,008
Income before income taxes	162,616		81,557			172,356			21,999			(178,342		)	260,186
Income taxes	—		30,604			64,677			2,333			(44		)	97,570
Net income	$	162,616	$	50,953		$	107,679		$	19,666		$	(178,298	)	$	162,616

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Condensed Consolidating Income Statement

Six Months Ended November 30, 2012

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation		Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Revenue:
Rental uniforms and ancillary products	$	—	$	1,151,559		$	305,588		$	109,154		$	(55,619	)	$	1,510,682
Other services	—		756,671			21,509			58,342			(235,493		)	601,029
Equity in net income of affiliates	154,760		—			—			—			(154,760		)	—
	154,760		1,908,230			327,097			167,496			(445,872		)	2,111,711
Costs and expenses (income):
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	—		731,842			184,356			75,543			(124,691		)	867,050
Cost of other services	—		492,855			(9,366		)	36,272			(153,011		)	366,750
Selling and administrative expenses	—		570,903			(11,162		)	48,006			(8,153		)	599,594
Operating income	154,760		112,630			163,269			7,675			(160,017		)	278,317
Interest income	—		(31		)	(161		)	(34		)	—			(226		)
Interest expense	—		32,843			49			—			—			32,892
Income before income taxes	154,760		79,818			163,381			7,709			(160,017		)	245,651
Income taxes	—		29,255			59,883			1,770			(17		)	90,891
Net income	$	154,760	$	50,563		$	103,498		$	5,939		$	(160,000	)	$	154,760

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income

Three Months Ended November 30, 2013

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation		Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors		Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Net income	$	84,862	$	25,272		$	56,722	$	3,272		$	(85,266	)	$	84,862
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation            adjustments	—		(2		)	—		2,042			—			2,040
Change in fair value of derivatives	—		—			—		(189		)	—			(189		)
Amortization of interest rate lock           agreements	—		488			—		—			—			488
Change in fair value of available-for-           sale securities	—		—			—		(4		)	—			(4		)
Other comprehensive income	—		486			—		1,849			—			2,335
Comprehensive income	$	84,862	$	25,758		$	56,722	$	5,121		$	(85,266	)	$	87,197

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income

Three Months Ended November 30, 2012

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation		Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Net income	$	78,027	$	26,971		$	53,226		$	2,407		$	(82,604	)	$	78,027
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation            adjustments	—		(1		)	—			1,676			—			1,675
Change in fair value of derivatives	—		—			—			—			—			—
Amortization of interest rate lock           agreements	—		488			—			—			—			488
Change in fair value of available-for-           sale securities	—		—			(7		)	(3		)	—			(10		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	—		487			(7		)	1,673			—			2,153
Comprehensive income	$	78,027	$	27,458		$	53,219		$	4,080		$	(82,604	)	$	80,180

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income

Six Months Ended November 30, 2013

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation		Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Net income	$	162,616	$	50,953		$	107,679		$	19,666		$	(178,298	)	$	162,616
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation            adjustments	—		5			—			1,389			—			1,394
Change in fair value of derivatives	—		(189		)	—			—			—			(189		)
Amortization of interest rate lock           agreements	—		976			—			—			—			976
Change in fair value of available-for-           sale securities	—		—			(13		)	(5		)	—			(18		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	—		792			(13		)	1,384			—			2,163
Comprehensive income	$	162,616	$	51,745		$	107,666		$	21,050		$	(178,298	)	$	164,779

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income

Six Months Ended November 30, 2012

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation		Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Net income	$	154,760	$	50,563		$	103,498		$	5,939		$	(160,000	)	$	154,760
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation            adjustments	—		7			—			8,685			—			8,692
Change in fair value of derivatives	—		(151		)	—			—			—			(151		)
Amortization of interest rate lock           agreements	—		976			—			—			—			976
Change in fair value of available-for-           sale securities	—		—			(7		)	(5		)	—			(12		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	—		832			(7		)	8,680			—			9,505
Comprehensive income	$	154,760	$	51,395		$	103,491		$	14,619		$	(160,000	)	$	164,265

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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

As of November 30, 2013

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation			Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	69,393		$	210,433		$	29,508		$	—		$	309,334
Marketable securities	—			—			—			4,156			—			4,156
Accounts receivable, net	—			373,929			100,455			46,139			—			520,523
Inventories, net	—			216,588			20,080			9,677			3,141			249,486
Uniforms and other rental items in service	—			374,341			114,913			39,148			(19,733		)	508,669
Income taxes, current	—			—			(2,349		)	2,349			—			—
Deferred tax asset (liability)	—			522			(522		)	—			—			—
Prepaid expenses	—			6,994			16,054			3,566			—			26,614
Total current assets	—			1,041,767			459,064			134,543			(16,592		)	1,618,782
Property and equipment, at cost, net	—			633,412			249,859			105,626			—			988,897
Goodwill	—			—			1,454,848			78,113			—			1,532,961
Service contracts, net	—			82,847			104			5,443			—			88,394
Other assets, net	1,642,439			1,627,184			2,874,230			794,512			(6,802,001		)	136,364
	$	1,642,439		$	3,385,210		$	5,038,105		$	1,118,237		$	(6,818,593	)	$	4,365,398
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	(465,247	)	$	(595,836	)	$	1,099,424		$	26,885		$	38,016		$	103,242
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	—			41,288			12,425			4,936			—			58,649
Accrued liabilities	—			67,916			281,526			11,185			—			360,627
Income taxes, current	—			8,987			(4,749		)	—			—			4,238
Deferred tax liability	—			—			78,229			8,862			—			87,091
Long-term debt due within one year	—			984			(270		)	—			—			714
Total current liabilities	(465,247		)	(476,661		)	1,466,585			51,868			38,016			614,561
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt due after one year	—			1,309,750			(9,883		)	748			—			1,300,615
Deferred income taxes	—			(6		)	215,929			(5,736		)	—			210,187
Accrued liabilities	—			—			91,022			1,041			—			92,063
Total long-term liabilities	—			1,309,744			297,068			(3,947		)	—			1,602,865
Total shareholders’ equity	2,107,686			2,552,127			3,274,452			1,070,316			(6,856,609		)	2,147,972
	$	1,642,439		$	3,385,210		$	5,038,105		$	1,118,237		$	(6,818,593	)	$	4,365,398

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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

As of May 31, 2013

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation			Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	54,511		$	247,070		$	50,692		$	—		$	352,273
Marketable securities	—			—			5,680			—			—			5,680
Accounts receivable, net	—			355,429			96,569			44,051			—			496,049
Inventories, net	—			201,260			25,584			10,342			3,254			240,440
Uniforms and other rental items in service	—			363,662			113,024			38,917			(18,851		)	496,752
Income taxes, current	—			4,172			3,437			1,493			—			9,102
Deferred tax asset (liability)	—			534			(534		)	—			—			—
Prepaid expenses	—			7,450			12,909			4,171			—			24,530
Total current assets	—			987,018			503,739			149,666			(15,597		)	1,624,826
Property and equipment, at cost, net	—			631,480			259,586			95,637			—			986,703
Goodwill	—			—			1,449,445			68,115			—			1,517,560
Service contracts, net	—			88,157			166			3,830			—			92,153
Other assets, net	1,698,122			1,627,505			2,698,197			768,903			(6,668,337		)	124,390
	$	1,698,122		$	3,334,160		$	4,911,133		$	1,086,151		$	(6,683,934	)	$	4,345,632
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	(465,247	)	$	(561,454	)	$	1,084,986		$	24,728		$	38,016		$	121,029
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	—			54,591			17,642			5,817			—			78,050
Accrued liabilities	—			67,490			193,261			11,837			(767		)	271,821
Deferred tax liability	—			—			68,231			8,938			—			77,169
Long-term debt due within one year	—			8,436			(249		)	—			—			8,187
Total current liabilities	(465,247		)	(430,937		)	1,363,871			51,320			37,249			556,256
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt due after one year	—			1,310,384			(11,020		)	848			767			1,300,979
Deferred income taxes	—			(6		)	216,368			(5,879		)	—			210,483
Accrued liabilities	—			—			75,571			851			—			76,422
Total long-term liabilities	—			1,310,378			280,919			(4,180		)	767			1,587,884
Total shareholders’ equity	2,163,369			2,454,719			3,266,343			1,039,011			(6,721,950		)	2,201,492
	$	1,698,122		$	3,334,160		$	4,911,133		$	1,086,151		$	(6,683,934	)	$	4,345,632

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

Six Months EndedNovember 30, 2013

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation			Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	162,616		$	50,953		$	107,679		$	19,666		$	(178,298	)	$	162,616
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Depreciation	—			51,331			26,590			7,259			—			85,180
Amortization of intangible assets	—			10,683			83			975			—			11,741
Stock-based compensation	14,624			—			—			—			—			14,624
Deferred income taxes	—			—			9,553			(254		)	—			9,299
Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:
Accounts receivable, net	—			(18,508		)	(3,886		)	(1,361		)	—			(23,755		)
Inventories, net	—			(15,354		)	5,503			506			113			(9,232		)
Uniforms and other rental items in service	—			(10,679		)	(1,888		)	(1,009		)	882			(12,694		)
Prepaid expenses	—			484			(3,146		)	886			—			(1,776		)
Accounts payable	—			(27,917		)	7,208			1,494			—			(19,215		)
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	—			(13,303		)	(5,217		)	(861		)	—			(19,381		)
Accrued liabilities	—			2,366			10,523			(2,269		)	767			11,387
Income taxes payable	—			13,163			1,038			(715		)	—			13,486
Net cash provided by operating activities	177,240			43,219			154,040			24,317			(176,536		)	222,280
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	—			(53,379		)	(17,113		)	(6,293		)	—			(76,785		)
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities	—			—			5,659			39,455			—			45,114
Purchase of marketable securities and investments				(1,034		)	(35,506		)	(43,699		)	24,826			(55,413		)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	—			(12,364		)	(125		)	(20,025		)	—			(32,514		)
Other	(37,637		)	45,550			(146,725		)	(14,594		)	152,477			(929		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(37,637		)	(21,227		)	(193,810		)	(45,156		)	177,303			(120,527		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt	—			—			2,109			(2,109		)	—			—
Repayment of debt	—			(8,086		)	1,024			(8		)	(767		)	(7,837		)
Exercise of stock-based compensation awards	21,311			—			—			—			—			21,311
Repurchase of common stock	(164,200		)	—			—			—			—			(164,200		)
Other	3,286			976			—			2,061			—			6,323
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(139,603		)	(7,110		)	3,133			(56		)	(767		)	(144,403		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			—			(289		)	—			(289		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	—			14,882			(36,637		)	(21,184		)	—			(42,939		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	—			54,511			247,070			50,692			—			352,273
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	—		$	69,393		$	210,433		$	29,508		$	—		$	309,334

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

Six Months EndedNovember 30, 2012

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation			Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	154,760		$	50,563		$	103,498		$	5,939		$	(160,000	)	$	154,760
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Depreciation	—			48,061			26,608			6,652			—			81,321
Amortization of intangible assets	—			10,318			117			1,538			—			11,973
Stock-based compensation	11,084			—			—			—			—			11,084
Deferred income taxes	—			(1		)	23,065			287			—			23,351
Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:
Accounts receivable, net	—			(20,450		)	(7,242		)	3,164			—			(24,528		)
Inventories, net	—			9,838			(2,262		)	687			7,197			15,460
Uniforms and other rental items in service	—			(15,915		)	(8,877		)	(1,244		)	(2,069		)	(28,105		)
Prepaid expenses	—			152			(1,170		)	816			—			(202		)
Accounts payable	—			(41,309		)	63,503			825			—			23,019
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	—			(26,353		)	(9,260		)	(1,286		)	—			(36,899		)
Accrued liabilities	—			(7,450		)	4,532			(2,438		)	786			(4,570		)
Income taxes payable	—			10,815			(8,365		)	(1,851		)	—			599
Net cash provided by operating activities	165,844			18,269			184,147			13,089			(154,086		)	227,263
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	—			(57,660		)	(29,923		)	(11,479		)	—			(99,062		)
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities	—			—			1,065			40,388			—			41,453
Purchase of marketable securities and investments	—			557			(17,931		)	(64,295		)	1,615			(80,054		)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	—			(51,984		)	—			(1,259		)	—			(53,243		)
Other	(11,749		)	57,625			(201,693		)	1,887			153,257			(673		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(11,749		)	(51,462		)	(248,482		)	(34,758		)	154,872			(191,579		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt	—			250,000			—			—			—			250,000
Repayment of debt	—			(225,542		)	1,016			—			(786		)	(225,312		)
Exercise of stock-based compensation awards	2,357			—			—			—			—			2,357
Repurchase of common stock	(159,175		)	—			—			—			—			(159,175		)
Other	2,723			(4,965		)	—			(234		)	—			(2,476		)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(154,095		)	19,493			1,016			(234		)	(786		)	(134,606		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			(1		)	1,485			100			—			1,584
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	—			(13,701		)	(61,834		)	(21,803		)	—			(97,338		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	—			58,737			229,287			51,801			—			339,825
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	—		$	45,036		$	167,453		$	29,998		$	—		$	242,487

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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 primarily throughout North America, as well as Latin America, Europe and Asia.  We bring value to our customers by helping them provide a cleaner, safer and 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 cleaning services and supplies, carpet and tile cleaning services, first aid, safety and fire protection products and services, and document management services.

Cintas’ principal objective is “to exceed customers’ expectations in order to maximize the long-term value of Cintas for shareholders and working partners,” and it provides the framework and focus for Cintas’ business strategy.  This 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 to which we have 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 in several ways.  Cintas has a national sales organization introducing all of its products and services to prospects in all business segments.  Our broad 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 first aid, safety and fire protection and document management businesses.  Finally, we evaluate strategic acquisitions as opportunities arise.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Cintas classifies its businesses into four operating segments based on the types of products and services provided.  The Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment consists of the rental and servicing of uniforms and other garments including flame resistant clothing, mats, mops and shop towels and other ancillary items.  In addition to these rental items, restroom cleaning services and supplies and carpet and tile cleaning services are also provided within this operating segment.  The Uniform Direct Sales operating segment consists of the direct sale of uniforms and related items.  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 six months endedNovember 30, 2013 and 2012 are presented in Note 10 entitled Segment Information of “Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.”

Consolidated Results

Three Months EndedNovember 30, 2013 Compared to Three Months EndedNovember 30, 2012

Total revenue increased 7.9% for the three months ended November 30, 2013 over the same period in the prior fiscal year, from $1,060.4 million to $1,143.8 million. The increase primarily resulted from an organic growth increase (excludes the impact of acquisitions) in revenue of 7.1%. The 0.8% difference in growth rates represents growth derived through acquisitions in our First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services and our Document Management Services operating segments.

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Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment revenue increased 6.4% for the three months ended November 30, 2013 over the same period in the prior fiscal year, from $755.8 million to $804.3 million, all due to organic growth. The amount of new business sold by our sales representatives was strong, resulting from an increase in the number and productivity of sales representatives. Generally, sales productivity improvements are the result of increased tenure and improved training, which result in a higher number of products and services sold.

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 11.5% for the three months ended November 30, 2013 over the same period in the prior fiscal year, from $304.5 million to $339.4 million. Revenue increased organically by 8.9%. The 2.6% difference in growth rates represents growth derived through acquisitions in our First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services and our Document Management Services operating segments.

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 increased $20.2 million, or 4.6%, for the three months ended November 30, 2013, compared to the three months ended November 30, 2012.  This increase was due to higher Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment sales volume. The three month period ended November 30, 2012 included a $1.6 million expense related to the write-off of a garment processing system.

Cost of other services consists primarily of cost of goods sold (predominantly uniforms and first aid, safety and fire protection 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 increased $18.3 million, or 9.6%, for the three months ended November 30, 2013, compared to the three months ended November 30, 2012.  This increase was primarily due to increased sales volume in all segments.

Selling and administrative expenses increased$30.9 million, or 10.6%, for the three months ended November 30, 2013, compared to the three months ended November 30, 2012. In the three months ended November 30, 2012, a gain on sale of stock of an equity method investment was realized, reducing selling and administrative expenses by $8.5 million. This gain was allocated to each operating segment. The remainder of the increase was primarily due to increases in labor and other employee-partner related expenses.

Net interest expense (interest expense less interest income) was $16.4 million for the three months ended November 30, 2013, compared to $16.1 million for the three months ended November 30, 2012.

Cintas’ effective tax rate was 37.9% for the three months ended November 30, 2013, compared to 36.5% for the three months ended November 30, 2012.  The rate for the three months ended November 30, 2012 reflected the favorable impact of a change to certain tax regulations.

Net income increased $6.8 million, or 8.8%, for the three months ended November 30, 2013, from the same period in the prior fiscal year.  This increase was primarily due to the growth in sales volume. Diluted earnings per share were $0.70 for the three months ended November 30, 2013, which was an increase of 11.1% compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.  Diluted earnings per share increased due to an increase in earnings combined with a decrease in weighted average common stock outstanding. The decrease in common stock outstanding resulted from purchasing 4.6 million shares of common stock under the October 18, 2011 share buyback program since the beginning of the third quarter of fiscal 2013 through the second quarter of fiscal 2014.

Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products Operating Segment

Three Months EndedNovember 30, 2013 Compared to Three Months EndedNovember 30, 2012

Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment revenue increased from $755.8 million to $804.3 million, or 6.4%, and the cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products increased $20.2 million, or 4.6%. The operating segment’s gross margin was $345.2 million, or 42.9% of revenue. The gross margin as a percent of revenue of 42.9% was 100 basis points higher than the prior fiscal year’s second quarter of 41.9%, primarily due to route efficiencies and increased revenue covering fixed costs including our plant infrastructure. The three month period ended November 30, 2012 included expense of $1.6 million amounting to 20 basis points related to the write-off of a garment processing system.

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Selling and administrative expenses increased $18.2 million, or 60 basis points, to 27.2% of revenue, compared to 26.6% in the second quarter of the prior fiscal year. The prior year period benefited from the gain on sale of stock of an equity method investment previously mentioned, which reduced selling and administrative expenses by 80 basis points.

Income before income taxes increased $10.0 million to $126.1 million for the Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment for the second quarter of fiscal 2014 compared to the same quarter last fiscal year.  Income before income taxes was 15.7% of the operating segment’s revenue, which is a 30 basis point increase compared to the second quarter of the prior fiscal year.  This increase is due primarily to the increase in gross margin previously discussed.

Uniform Direct Sales Operating Segment

Three Months EndedNovember 30, 2013 Compared to Three Months EndedNovember 30, 2012

Uniform Direct Sales operating segment revenue increased from $110.2 million to $121.9 million, or 10.6%, for the three months ended November 30, 2013, over the same quarter in the prior fiscal year due to large uniform customer roll-outs. 

Cost of uniform direct sales increased $6.7 million, or 8.4%, for the three months ended November 30, 2013, over the same quarter in the prior fiscal year.  The gross margin as a percent of revenue was 28.8% for the three months ended November 30, 2013, which is a 140 basis point increase compared to the gross margin percent of revenue of 27.4% in the same quarter of the prior fiscal year.  The increase is mainly due to additional revenue covering fixed costs and a greater percentage of revenue derived from higher-margin hospitality accounts.

Selling and administrative expenses increased $1.5 million compared to the second quarter of the prior fiscal year, primarily due to an increase in labor and other employee-partner related expenses.  Selling and administrative expenses as a percent of revenue, at 17.5%, decreased 50 basis points compared to the three months ended November 30, 2012. This decrease as a percent of revenue is mainly due to higher revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2014 compared to the same quarter in the prior fiscal year.

Income before income taxes increased $3.5 million for the Uniform Direct Sales operating segment for the second quarter of fiscal 2014 compared to the same quarter last fiscal year.  Income before income taxes was 11.4% of the operating segment’s revenue, which is a 200 basis point increase compared to the same quarter last fiscal year.  This increase is primarily due to the increase in gross margin and the reduction in selling and administrative expenses as a percent of revenue as discussed above. 

First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services Operating Segment

Three Months EndedNovember 30, 2013 Compared to Three Months EndedNovember 30, 2012

First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment revenue increased from $111.5 million to $124.6 million, or 11.7%, for the three months ended November 30, 2013. Revenue increased organically by 8.8%. The 2.9% difference in growth rates represents growth derived through acquisitions.

Cost of first aid, safety and fire protection services increased $6.3 million, or 9.8%, for the three months ended November 30, 2013, over the three months ended November 30, 2012, due to increased First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment revenue.  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 43.4% for the quarter ended November 30, 2013, which is a 100 basis point increase compared to the gross margin as a percent of revenue of 42.4% in the same quarter of the prior fiscal year. The improvement is primarily due to a more favorable mix of customer accounts in the second quarter of fiscal 2014. In addition, energy costs decreased approximately 20 basis points from the comparable period in the prior fiscal year.

Selling and administrative expenses increased $5.8 million, to 34.9% of revenue, compared to 33.7% in the same quarter in the prior fiscal year. Of the 120 basis point increase, 80 basis points are attributable to the gain on sale of stock of an equity method investment previously mentioned. The remaining amount is due primarily to an increase in labor and other employee-partner related expenses and our continued investment in an enterprise software system. 

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Income before income taxes for the First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment increased $0.9 million to $10.6 million for the three months ended November 30, 2013, compared to the same quarter in the prior fiscal year, due to the increase in First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment revenue and gross margin. Income before income taxes, at 8.5% of the operating segment’s revenue, is a 20 basis point decrease compared to the same quarter last fiscal year. As previously mentioned, the second quarter of last fiscal year benefited 80 basis points from the gain on sale of stock of an equity method investment.

Document Management Services Operating Segment

Three Months EndedNovember 30, 2013 Compared to Three Months EndedNovember 30, 2012

Document Management Services operating segment revenue increased from $82.8 million to $93.0 million, or 12.2%, for the quarter ended November 30, 2013, over the same quarter in the prior fiscal year. Revenue increased organically by 6.9% due to an increase in the number and productivity of sales representatives. The 5.3% difference in growth rates represents growth derived through acquisitions. This operating segment derives a portion of its revenue from the sale of shredded paper to paper recyclers. The average price from these paper sales for the quarter ended November 30, 2013 decreased about 17% from last year's second quarter average.

Cost of document management services increased $5.2 million, or 11.6%, for the three months ended November 30, 2013, over the same quarter in the prior fiscal year due to increased Document Management Services operating segment revenue. 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 45.7% for the three months ended November 30, 2013, which is an increase from last year's second quarter gross margin as a percent of revenue of 45.4%. The increase is attributable primarily to decreased energy costs.

Selling and administrative expenses increased $5.4 million, to 43.1% of revenue, compared to 41.9% in the same quarter in the prior fiscal year. Of the 120 basis point increase, 80 basis points are attributable to the gain on sale of stock of an equity method investment. The remaining amount is due primarily to an increase in labor and other employee-partner related expenses and our continued investment in an enterprise software system. 

Income before income taxes for the Document Management Services operating segment decreased $0.5 million to $2.5 million for the three months ended November 30, 2013, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.  Income before income taxes as a percentage of the operating segment’s revenue decreased from 3.5% in last year’s second quarter to 2.6% for the quarter ended November 30, 2013. As previously mentioned, the second quarter of last fiscal year benefited 80 basis points from the gain on sale of stock of an equity method investment. In addition, lower paper prices had a negative impact on income.

Consolidated Results

Six Months EndedNovember 30, 2013 Compared to Six Months EndedNovember 30, 2012

Total revenue increased 7.2% for the six months ended November 30, 2013, over the same period in the prior fiscal year, from $2.1 billion to $2.3 billion. Revenue growth was negatively impacted by 0.8% due to one fewer workday in the period ended November 30, 2013 compared to the period ended November 30, 2012. Revenue increased organically by 7.1%. The 0.9% difference in growth rates represents growth derived through acquisitions in our First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services and our Document Management Services operating segments.

Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment revenue increased 5.7% for the six months ended November 30, 2013, over the same period in the prior fiscal year, from $1.5 billion to $1.6 billion. Revenue growth was negatively impacted by 0.8% due to one fewer workday in the period ended November 30, 2013 compared to the period ended November 30, 2012. Revenue increased organically by 6.5% due to the amount of new business sold by our sales representatives, resulting from an increase in the number and productivity of sales representatives.

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 11.0% for the six months ended November 30, 2013, over the same period in the prior fiscal year, from $601.0 million to $666.9 million. Revenue growth was negatively impacted by 0.8% due to one fewer workday in the period ended November 30, 2013 compared to the period ended November 30, 2012. Revenue increased organically by 8.6%. The 3.2% difference in growth rates

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represents growth derived through acquisitions in our First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services and our Document Management Services operating segments.

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 increased $46.8 million, or 5.4%, for the six months ended November 30, 2013, compared to the six months ended November 30, 2012. This increase was due to higher Rental Uniforms and Ancillary

Products operating segment sales 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 increased $40.6 million, or 11.1%, for the six months ended November 30, 2013, compared to the six months ended November 30, 2012. This increase was primarily due to increased sales volume in each of the operating segments.

Selling and administrative expenses increased $50.3 million, or 8.4%, for the six months ended November 30, 2013, compared to the six months ended November 30, 2012. In the six months ended November 30, 2012, a gain on sale of stock of an equity method investment was realized, reducing selling and administrative expenses by $8.5 million. This gain was allocated to each operating segment. The remainder of the increase was primarily due to increases in labor and other employee-partner related expenses.

Net interest expense (interest expense less interest income) was $32.9 million for the six months ended November 30, 2013, which is materially consistent with the $32.7 million for the six months ended November 30, 2012.

Cintas’ effective tax rate was 37.5% for the six months ended November 30, 2013, compared to 37.0% for the six

months ended November 30, 2012. The effective tax rate can fluctuate from quarter to quarter based on specific discrete items.

Net income increased $7.9 million, or 5.1%, for the six months ended November 30, 2013, from the same period in the prior fiscal year. This increase was primarily due to the growth in revenue. Diluted earnings per share were $1.33 for the six months ended November 30, 2013, which was an increase of 8.1% compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. Diluted earnings per share increased due to an increase in earnings combined with a decrease in weighted average common stock outstanding. The decrease in common stock outstanding resulted from purchasing 4.6 million shares of common stock under the October 18, 2011 share buyback program since the beginning of the third quarter of fiscal 2013 through the second quarter of fiscal 2014.

Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products Operating Segment

Six Months EndedNovember 30, 2013 Compared to Six Months EndedNovember 30, 2012

As discussed above, Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment revenue increased from $1.5 billion

to $1.6 billion, or 5.7%, and the cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products increased $46.8 million, or 5.4%, for the six months ended November 30, 2013, compared to the six months ended November 30, 2012. The operating segment’s gross margin was $683.3 million, or 42.8% of revenue, for the six months ended November 30, 2013. This gross margin percent of revenue of 42.8% was 20 basis points higher than the same period of the prior fiscal year of 42.6%. The six month period ended November 30, 2012 included a $1.6 million expense amounting to 10 basis points related to the write-off of a garment processing system. The remaining 10 basis point increase in gross margin is due primarily to increased revenue covering fixed costs including our plant infrastructure.

Selling and administrative expenses as a percent of revenue at 27.5% increased 30 basis points, or $29.2 million, compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. The prior year period expense as a percent of revenue of 27.2% was positively impacted by 40 basis points from the gain on sale of stock of an equity method investment previously mentioned.

Income before income taxes increased $10.5 million to $243.5 million for the Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment compared to the same period last fiscal year. Income before income taxes was 15.2% of the operating segment’s revenue, which is a 20 basis point decrease from the 15.4% margin in the same period of the

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prior fiscal year. As previously mentioned, the six month period of last fiscal year benefited 40 basis points from the gain on sale of stock of an equity method investment.

Uniform Direct Sales Operating Segment

Six Months EndedNovember 30, 2013 Compared to Six Months EndedNovember 30, 2012

Uniform Direct Sales operating segment revenue increased from $210.5 million to $229.3 million, or 9.0%, for the six months ended November 30, 2013, over the same period in the prior fiscal year due to several large uniform customer

roll-outs.

Cost of uniform direct sales increased $13.7 million to $164.5 million for the six months ended November 30, 2013. The gross margin as a percent of revenue was 28.3% for the six months ended November 30, 2013, which is a 10 basis point decrease compared to the gross margin percentage of 28.4% in the same period of the prior fiscal year. The change is mainly due to a greater mix of national account revenue in the first half of this fiscal year compared to last fiscal year. National accounts generally have a lower gross margin than other types of accounts.

Selling and administrative expenses increased $1.8 million compared to the first half of the prior fiscal year, primarily due to an increase in labor and other employee-partner related expenses. Selling and administrative expenses as a percent of revenue were 18.4% for the six months ended November 30, 2013, which is a decrease of 90 basis points compared to 19.3% for the six months ended November 30, 2012. This decrease in percent of revenue is mainly due to higher revenue for the first six months of fiscal 2014 compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.

Income before income taxes increased $3.4 million to $22.5 million for the Uniform Direct Sales operating segment for the six months ended November 30, 2013. Income before income taxes was 9.8% of the operating segment’s revenue, compared to 9.1% for the same period last fiscal year, which is a 70 basis point increase. This increase is primarily due to revenue growing faster than expenses.

First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services Operating Segment

Six Months EndedNovember 30, 2013 Compared to Six Months EndedNovember 30, 2012

First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment revenue increased from $222.4 million to $250.5 million, or 12.6%, for the six months ended November 30, 2013. Revenue growth was negatively impacted by 0.8% due to one less workday in the period ended November 30, 2013 compared to the period ended November 30, 2012. Revenue increased organically by 9.0%. The remaining 4.4% increase represents growth through acquisitions.

Cost of first aid, safety and fire protection services increased $14.2 million, or 11.2%, for the six months ended November 30, 2013, over the same period in the prior fiscal year, due to increased First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment 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, at 43.5% for the six months ended November 30, 2013, is a 70 basis point increase compared to the gross margin percent of revenue of 42.8% for the six months ended November 30, 2012. The margin improvement is primarily due to an improved mix of higher gross margin revenue. In addition, energy costs decreased approximately 20 basis points.

Selling and administrative expenses increased $10.5 million compared to the six months ended November 30, 2012, primarily due to an increase in labor and other employee-partner related expenses and our continued investment in an enterprise software system. Selling and administrative expenses as a percent of revenue, at 34.7%, increased 30 basis points compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. The prior year period expense as a percent of revenue of 34.4% was positively impacted by 40 basis points from the gain on sale of stock of an equity method investment.

Income before income taxes for the First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment increased $3.4 million to $22.0 million for the six months ended November 30, 2013, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year, primarily due to the increase in First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment revenue. Income before income taxes at 8.8% of the operating segment’s revenue, is a 40 basis point increase compared to the same period last fiscal year due to the improvements discussed above.

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Document Management Operating Segment

Six Months EndedNovember 30, 2013 Compared to Six Months EndedNovember 30, 2012

Document Management Services operating segment revenue increased from $168.2 million to $187.1 million, or 11.2%, for the six months ended November 30, 2013, over the same period in the prior fiscal year. Revenue growth was negatively impacted by 0.8% due to one less workday in the period ended November 30, 2013, compared to the period ended November 30, 2012. Revenue increased organically by 6.6%. Acquisitions accounted for revenue growth of 5.4%. This operating segment derives a portion of its revenue from the sale of shredded paper to paper recyclers. The average price from these paper sales decreased by approximately 16% in the six months ended November 30, 2013, compared to the six months ended November 30, 2012. This decrease resulted in lower recycled paper revenue.

Cost of document management services increased $12.7 million, or 14.3%, for the six months ended November 30, 2013, primarily 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 decreased from 47.3% for the six months ended November 30, 2012, to 45.8% for the six months ended November 30, 2013. This decrease is due primarily to the lower recycled paper prices.

Selling and administrative expenses increased $8.8 million compared to the first half of the prior fiscal year, primarily due to an increase in labor and other employee-partner related expenses and our continued investment in an enterprise software system. Selling and administrative expenses as a percent of revenue, at 43.2%, increased 40 basis points compared to the six months ended November 30, 2012. The prior year period expense as a percent of revenue of 42.8% was positively impacted by 40 basis points from the gain on sale of stock of an equity method investment.

Income before income taxes for the Document Management Services operating segment decreased $2.5 million to $5.0 million for the six months ended November 30, 2013, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. Income before income taxes as a percentage of the operating segment’s revenue decreased from 4.5% in last fiscal year’s first six months to 2.7% for the six months ended November 30, 2013, primarily as a result of the lower recycled paper prices.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The following is a summary of our cash flows and cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of and for the six months endedNovember 30, 2013 and November 30, 2012:

(In thousands)	2013			2012
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	222,280		$	227,263
Net cash used in investing activities	$	(120,527	)	$	(191,579	)
Net cash used in financing activities	$	(144,403	)	$	(134,606	)
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	$	309,334		$	242,487
Marketable securities at the end of the period	$	4,156		$	33,862

The cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities as of November 30, 2013 include $33.7 million that is located outside of the United States.  We expect to use these amounts to fund our international operations and international expansion activities.  The marketable securities at November 30, 2013 consist of Canadian treasury securities.  We believe that our investment policy pertaining to marketable securities is conservative.  The primary criterion used in making investment decisions is the preservation of principal, while earning an attractive yield.

Cash flows provided by operating activities have historically supplied us with a significant source of liquidity.  We generally use these cash flows to fund most, if not all, of our operations and expansion activities and dividends on our common stock.  We may also use cash flows provided by operating activities, as well as proceeds from long-term debt and short-term borrowings, to fund growth and expansion opportunities, as well as other cash requirements such as the repurchase of our common stock.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $222.3 million for the six months endedNovember 30, 2013, a decrease of $5.0 million compared to the same period last fiscal year.  The decrease is largely due to the timing of vendor payments.

Net cash used in investing activities includes capital expenditures and cash paid for acquisitions of businesses.  Capital expenditures were $76.8 million and $99.1 million for the six months endedNovember 30, 2013 and November 30, 2012, respectively.  These capital expenditures primarily relate to expansion efforts in Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products and Document Management Services operating segments.  Capital expenditures for the six months endedNovember 30, 2013 included $46.5 million for the Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment and $21.3 million for the Document Management Services operating segment.  Cash paid for acquisitions of businesses net of cash acquired was $32.5 million and $53.2 million for the six months endedNovember 30, 2013 and November 30, 2012, respectively.  The acquisitions occurred in our Document Management Services and First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segments.

Net cash used in financing activities was $144.4 million and $134.6 million for the six months endedNovember 30, 2013 and November 30, 2012, respectively.  On October 18, 2011, we announced that the Board of Directors authorized a $500.0 million share buyback program. On July 30, 2013, we announced that the Board of Directors authorized a new $500.0 million share buyback program, which does not have an expiration date. During the first six months of fiscal 2013, we purchased 3.8 million shares of Cintas common stock for a total purchase price of $151.7 million. Beginning in April 2012 through May 31, 2013, under the October18, 2011 share buyback program, Cintas purchased a total of 8.4 million shares of Cintas common stock at an average price of $39.10 per share for a total purchase price of $337.6million. During the first six months of fiscal 2014, we purchased 3.2 million shares of Cintas common stock for a total purchase price of $157.7 million. In the period subsequent to November 30, 2013 through January 9, 2014, we did not purchase any shares of Cintas common stock. From the inception of the October 18, 2011 share buyback program through January 9, 2014, Cintas has purchased a total of 11.6 million shares of Cintas common stock at an average price of $42.58 per share for a total purchase price of $495.3 million. For the six months endedNovember 30, 2013, Cintas acquired 0.1 million shares of Cintas common stock for employee payroll taxes due on restricted stock awards that vested during the six months endedNovember 30, 2013.  These shares were acquired at an average price of $47.89 per share for a total purchase price of $6.5 million.

As of November 30, 2013, we had $1,300.0 million aggregate principal amount in fixed rate senior notes outstanding with maturities ranging from 2016 to 2036.  On June 1, 2012, Cintas repaid at maturity $225.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.00% senior notes due 2012. On June 5, 2012, Cintas issued $250.0 million aggregate principal amount

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of senior notes due June 1, 2022. These senior notes bear interest at a rate of 3.25% paid semi-annually beginning December1, 2012. The net proceeds of $25.0 million generated from the offering were used for general corporate purposes.

Cintas’ commercial paper program has a capacity of $300.0 million that is fully supported by a backup revolving credit facility through a credit agreement with its banking group.  This revolving credit facility has an accordion feature that allows for a maximum borrowing capacity of $450.0 million. The revolving credit facility has a maturity date of October 6, 2016. We believe this program, along with cash generated from operations, will be adequate to provide necessary funding for our future cash requirements.  No commercial paper or borrowings under our revolving credit facility were outstanding as of November 30, 2013 or May 31, 2013.

Cintas has certain covenants related to debt agreements. These covenants limit our 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 EBITDA and interest coverage ratios. Cross-default provisions exist between certain debt instruments.  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.  As of November 30, 2013, Cintas was in compliance with all significant debt covenants.

Our access to the commercial paper and long-term debt markets has historically provided us with sources of liquidity.  We do not anticipate having difficulty in obtaining financing from those markets in the future in view of our favorable experiences in the debt markets in the recent past. Our ability to continue to access the commercial paper and long-term debt markets on favorable interest rate and other terms will depend, to a significant degree, on the ratings assigned by the credit rating agencies to our indebtedness.  As of November 30, 2013, our ratings were as follows:

Rating Agency	Outlook	Commercial Paper	Long-term Debt
Standard & Poor’s	Stable	A-2	BBB+
Moody’s Investors Service	Stable	P-1	A2

In the event that the ratings of our commercial paper or our outstanding long-term debt issues were substantially lowered or withdrawn for any reason, or if the ratings assigned to any new issue of long-term debt securities were significantly lower than those noted above, particularly if we no longer had investment grade ratings, our ability to access the debt markets may be adversely affected.  In addition, in such a case, our cost of funds for new issues of commercial paper and long-term debt would be higher than our cost of funds would have been had the ratings of those new issues been at or above the level of the ratings noted above.  The rating agency ratings are not recommendations to buy, sell or hold our commercial paper or debt securities. Each rating may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating organization and should be evaluated independently of any other rating.  Moreover, each credit rating is specific to the security to which it applies.

To monitor our credit rating and our capacity for long-term financing, we consider various qualitative and quantitative factors.  One such factor is the ratio of our debt to EBITDA. For the purpose of this calculation, debt is defined as the sum of short-term borrowings, long-term debt due within one year, obligations under capital leases due in one year, long-term debt and long-term obligations under capital leases. 

LITIGATION AND OTHER CONTINGENCIES

Cintas is subject to legal proceedings 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 consolidated financial position or results of operation of Cintas.  Cintas is party to additional litigation not considered in the ordinary course of business.  Please refer to Note 8 entitled Litigation and Other Contingencies of “Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements” for a detailed discussion of certain specific litigation.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains 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 and fuel 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, disruptions caused by the inaccessibility of computer systems data, 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, the amount and timing of repurchases of our common stock, if any, 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, 2013, 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.

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ITEM 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

In our normal operations, Cintas has market risk exposure to interest rates.  There has been no material change to this market risk exposure to interest rates from that which was previously disclosed on page 25 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2013.

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 currency denominated revenue and profit translated into U.S. dollars.  The primary foreign currency to which Cintas is exposed is the Canadian dollar. 

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 (Exchange Act)) as of November 30, 2013.  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 November 30, 2013, 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

There were no 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 November 30, 2013, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Cintas’ 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 27 and 28 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013.

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CINTAS CORPORATION

Part II.  Other Information

Item 1.    Legal Proceedings.

We discuss material legal proceedings (other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to our business) pending against us in “Part I, Item 1. Financial Statements,” in Note 8 entitled Litigation and Other Contingencies of “Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.” We refer you to and incorporate by reference into this Part II, Item 1 that discussion for important information concerning those legal proceedings.

Item 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

Period	Total number of shares purchased	Average price paid per share		Total number of shares purchased as part of the publicly announced plan (1)	Maximum approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the plan (1)
September 1 - 30, 2013(2)	950,424	$	48.75	949,418	$	515,409,577
October 1 - 31, 2013 (3)	217,619	50.05		213,563	504,736,132
November 1 - 30, 2013	—	—		—	504,736,132
Total	1,168,043	$	48.99	1,162,981	$	504,736,132

⁽¹⁾ On October 18, 2011, Cintas announced that the Board of Directors authorized a $500.0 million share buyback program. The October 18, 2011 buyback program does not have an expiration date. Beginning in April 2012, under the October 18, 2011 program, through November 30, 2013, Cintas has purchased a total of approximately 11.6 million shares of Cintas common stock at an average price of $42.58 per share for a total purchase price of $495.3 million. On July 30, 2013, Cintas announced that the Board of Directors approved an additional share buyback program of $500.0 million. There has been no activity under the July 30, 2013 buyback program, which does not have an expiration date.

⁽²⁾ During September 2013, Cintas acquired 1,006 shares of Cintas common stock in trade for employee payroll taxes due on restricted stock options that vested during the fiscal year. These shares were acquired at an average price of $51.21 per share for a total purchase price of less than $0.1 million.

⁽³⁾ During October 2013, Cintas acquired 4,056 shares of Cintas common stock in trade for employee payroll taxes due on restricted stock options that vested during the fiscal year. These shares were acquired at an average price of $53.98 per share for a total purchase price of $0.2 million.

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Item 5.    Other Information.

On October 22, 2013, Cintas declared an annual cash dividend of $0.77 per share on outstanding common stock, a 20.3% increase over the dividend paid in the prior year. The dividend was paid on December 11, 2013, to shareholders of record as of November 8, 2013.

Item 6.     Exhibits

10.1	Amendment No. 3 to Cintas Corporation 2005 Equity Compensation Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Corporation's Current Report on Form 8-K (SEC File No. 000-11399) filed with the SEC on October 23, 2013)
10.2	Cintas Corporation Management Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Corporation's Current Report on Form 8-K (SEC File No. 000-11399) filed with the SEC on October 23, 2013)
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
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

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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:  January 9, 2014	/s/	William C. Gale
		William C. Gale
		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

10.1	Amendment No. 3 to Cintas Corporation 2005 Equity Compensation Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Corporation's Current Report on Form 8-K (SEC File No. 000-11399) filed with the SEC on October 23, 2013)
10.2	Cintas Corporation Management Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Corporation's Current Report on Form 8-K (SEC File No. 000-11399) filed with the SEC on October 23, 2013)
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
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

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EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a–14(a)

I, Scott D. Farmer, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Cintas Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a–15(e) and 15d–15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a–15(f) and 15d–15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a.All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date:	January 9, 2014	/s/ Scott D. Farmer
		Scott D. Farmer
		Chief Executive Officer
		(Principal Executive Officer)

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a–14(a)

I, William C. Gale, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Cintas Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a–15(e) and 15d–15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a–15(f) and 15d–15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date:	January 9, 2014	/s/ William C. Gale
		William C. Gale
		Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial Officer)

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

 Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to

§ 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Report of Cintas Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending November 30, 2013 (the “Report”), I, Scott D. Farmer, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company as of and for the periods presented.

/s/ Scott D. Farmer

Scott D. Farmer

Principal Executive Officer

January 9, 2014

EX-32.2

EXHIBIT 32.2

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

 Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to

§ 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Report of Cintas Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending November 30, 2013 (the “Report”), I, William C. Gale, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company as of and for the periods presented.

/s/ William C. Gale

William C. Gale

Principal Financial Officer

January 9, 2014

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Segment Information

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Information

Segment Information

Cintas classifies its businesses into four operating segments based on the types of products and services provided.  The Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products operating segment consists of the rental and servicing of uniforms and other garments including flame resistant clothing, mats, mops and shop towels and other ancillary items.  In addition to these rental items, restroom cleaning services and supplies and carpet and tile cleaning services are also provided within this operating segment.  The Uniform Direct Sales operating segment consists of the direct sale of uniforms and related items.  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: 

(In thousands)	Rental Uniforms & Ancillary Products		Uniform Direct Sales		First Aid, Safety & Fire Protection		Document Management		Corporate			Total
For the three months ended November 30, 2013
Revenue	$	804,316	$	121,883	$	124,585	$	92,969	$	—		$	1,143,753
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	126,070	$	13,864	$	10,585	$	2,453	$	(16,401	)	$	136,571
For the three months ended November 30, 2012
Revenue	$	755,839	$	110,203	$	111,513	$	82,831	$	—		$	1,060,386
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	116,051	$	10,404	$	9,654	$	2,914	$	(16,145	)	$	122,878
As of and for the six months ended November 30, 2013
Revenue	$	1,597,182	$	229,345	$	250,460	$	187,109	$	—		$	2,264,096
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	243,463	$	22,545	$	22,031	$	5,003	$	(32,856	)	$	260,186
Total assets	$	2,838,831	$	159,465	$	418,787	$	634,825	$	313,490		$	4,365,398
As of and for the six months ended November 30, 2012
Revenue	$	1,510,682	$	210,482	$	222,354	$	168,193	$	—		$	2,111,711
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	232,958	$	19,145	$	18,675	$	7,539	$	(32,666	)	$	245,651
Total assets	$	2,818,507	$	143,880	$	393,429	$	590,517	$	276,349		$	4,222,682

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Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
Change in fair value of derivative, tax expense (net of less than $0.1 million)	$ 100,000		$ 100,000	$ 100,000
Amortization of interest rate lock agreements, tax expense (benefit)	(295,000)	(300,000)	(589,000)	(600,000)
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities, tax expense (benefit) (net of less than $0.1 million)	$ 100,000	$ (100,000)	$ 100,000	$ (100,000)

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Fair Value Measurements

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

FASB Accounting Standard Codification (ASC) Topic 820 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.

In instances where the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Cintas’ assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.

In order to meet the requirements of ASC 820, Cintas utilizes two basic valuation approaches to determine the fair value of its assets and liabilities required to be recorded on a recurring basis at fair value. The first approach is the cost approach. The cost approach is generally the value a market participant would expect to replace the respective asset or liability. The second approach is the market approach. The market approach looks at what a market participant would consider valuing an exact or similar asset or liability to that of Cintas, including those traded on exchanges.

All financial instruments 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 consolidated balance sheet date.  These financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below: 

(In thousands)	As of November 30, 2013
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value
Cash and cash equivalents	$	309,334	$	—	$	—	$	309,334
Marketable securities:
Canadian treasury securities	—		4,156		—		4,156
Total assets at fair value	$	309,334	$	4,156	$	—	$	313,490
Current accrued liabilities	$	—	$	237	$	—	$	237
Total liabilities at fair value	$	—	$	237	$	—	$	237

(In thousands)	As of May 31, 2013
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value
Cash and cash equivalents	$	352,273	$	—	$	—	$	352,273
Marketable securities:
U.S. municipal bonds	—		5,680		—		5,680
Accounts receivable, net	—		39		—		39
Total assets at fair value	$	352,273	$	5,719	$	—	$	357,992

Cintas’ cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities are generally classified within Level 1 or Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Financial instruments classified as Level 1 are based on quoted market prices in active markets, and financial instruments classified as Level 2 are based on quoted market prices in non-active markets, broker or dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources with reasonable levels of price transparency. The types of financial instruments Cintas classifies within Level 1 include most bank deposits and money market securities. Cintas does not adjust the quoted market price for such financial instruments.

The types of financial instruments Cintas classifies within Level 2 include Canadian treasury securities (federal) and highly rated U.S. state or municipal bonds. The valuation technique used for Cintas’ marketable securities classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy is primarily the market approach. The primary inputs to value Cintas’ marketable securities is the respective instrument's future cash flows based on its stated yield and the amount a market participant would pay for a similar instrument. Primarily all of Cintas’ marketable securities are actively traded and the recorded fair value reflects current market conditions. However, due to the inherent volatility in the investment market, there is at least a possibility that recorded investment values may change in the near term.

The funds invested in Canadian marketable securities are not presently expected to be repatriated, but instead are expected to be invested indefinitely in foreign subsidiaries. Interest, realized gains and losses and declines in value determined to be other than temporary on available-for-sale securities are included in interest income or expense. The cost of the securities sold is based on the specific identification method. The amortized cost basis of the marketable securities were $4.2 million and $5.7 million as of November 30, 2013 and May 31, 2013, respectively. All outstanding marketable securities at November 30, 2013 and May 31, 2013 had contractual maturities due within one year.

As of November 30, 2013, current accrued liabilities include foreign currency forward contracts. As of May 31, 2013, accounts receivable, net include foreign currency forward contracts. The fair value of Cintas' foreign currency forward contracts are based on similar exchange traded derivatives (market approach) and are, therefore, included within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

The methods described above may produce a fair value that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while Cintas believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the consolidated balance sheet date.

Cintas’ non-financial assets and liabilities not permitted or required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis primarily relate to assets and liabilities acquired in a business acquisition. Cintas is required to provide additional disclosures about fair value measurements as part of the consolidated financial statements for each major category of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis (including business acquisitions), if material. Based on the nature of Cintas’ business acquisitions, which occur regularly throughout the fiscal year, the majority of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed consist of working capital, primarily valued using Level 2 inputs, property and equipment, also primarily valued using Level 2 inputs and goodwill and other identified intangible assets valued using Level 3 inputs. In general, non-recurring fair values determined by Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities, which generally are not applicable to non-financial assets and liabilities. Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs utilize data points that are observable, such as definitive sales agreements, appraisals or established market values of comparable assets. Fair values determined by Level 3 inputs are unobservable data points for the asset or liability and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability, such as internal estimates of future cash flows and Company specific discount rates.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

The following table summarizes the changes in the accumulated balances for each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

(In thousands)	Foreign Currency			Unrealized Loss on Derivatives			Other			Total
Balance at June 1, 2013	$	51,312		$	(14,339	)	$	1,150		$	38,123
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(646		)	—			(14		)	(660		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			488			—			488
Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income	(646		)	488			(14		)	(172		)
Balance at August 31, 2013	$	50,666		$	(13,851	)	$	1,136		$	37,951
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	2,040			(189		)	(4		)	1,847
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			488			—			488
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	2,040			299			(4		)	2,335
Balance at November 30, 2013	$	52,706		$	(13,552	)	$	1,132		$	40,286

Schedule of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

The following table summarizes the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):

Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)						Affected Line in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income
(In thousands)	Three Months Ended November 30, 2013			Six Months Ended November 30, 2013
Amortization of interest rate locks	$	(783	)	$	(1,565	)	Interest expense
Tax benefit	295			589			Income taxes
Amortization of interest rate locks, net of tax	$	(488	)	$	(976	)	Net of tax

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Supplemental Guarantor Information

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]

Supplemental Guarantor Information

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 $1,300.0 million aggregate principal amount of long-term senior notes, which are unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by Cintas Corporation and its wholly-owned, direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries.

As allowed 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 following condensed consolidating financial statements has been fully consolidated in Cintas’ consolidated financial statements.  The following 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: 

Condensed Consolidating Income Statement

Three Months Ended November 30, 2013

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation		Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Revenue:
Rental uniforms and ancillary products	$	—	$	614,742		$	164,985		$	56,104		$	(31,515	)	$	804,316
Other services	—		419,533			9,166			34,784			(124,046		)	339,437
Equity in net income of affiliates	84,862		—			—			—			(84,862		)	—
	84,862		1,034,275			174,151			90,888			(240,423		)	1,143,753
Costs and expenses (income):
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	—		390,215			96,831			39,465			(67,399		)	459,112
Cost of other services	—		272,410			(3,091		)	21,156			(82,753		)	207,722
Selling and administrative expenses	—		314,421			(10,965		)	25,483			(4,992		)	323,947
Operating income	84,862		57,229			91,376			4,784			(85,279		)	152,972
Interest income	—		(11		)	(72		)	(2		)	1			(84		)
Interest expense	—		16,468			17			—			—			16,485
Income before income taxes	84,862		40,772			91,431			4,786			(85,280		)	136,571
Income taxes	—		15,500			34,709			1,514			(14		)	51,709
Net income	$	84,862	$	25,272		$	56,722		$	3,272		$	(85,266	)	$	84,862

Condensed Consolidating Income Statement

Three Months Ended November 30, 2012

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation		Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Revenue:
Rental uniforms and ancillary products	$	—	$	575,274		$	152,771		$	55,370		$	(27,576	)	$	755,839
Other services	—		387,265			10,630			28,964			(122,312		)	304,547
Equity in net income of affiliates	78,027		—			—			—			(78,027		)	—
	78,027		962,539			163,401			84,334			(227,915		)	1,060,386
Costs and expenses (income):
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	—		367,645			95,014			38,923			(62,680		)	438,902
Cost of other services	—		256,524			(6,949		)	18,564			(78,691		)	189,448
Selling and administrative expenses	—		280,259			(7,023		)	23,705			(3,928		)	293,013
Operating income	78,027		58,111			82,359			3,142			(82,616		)	139,023
Interest income	—		(13		)	(126		)	(10		)	—			(149		)
Interest expense (income)	—		16,277			18			(1		)	—			16,294
Income before income taxes	78,027		41,847			82,467			3,153			(82,616		)	122,878
Income taxes	—		14,876			29,241			746			(12		)	44,851
Net income	$	78,027	$	26,971		$	53,226		$	2,407		$	(82,604	)	$	78,027

Condensed Consolidating Income Statement

Six Months Ended November 30, 2013

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation		Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Revenue:
Rental uniforms and ancillary products	$	—	$	1,220,500		$	327,550		$	111,069		$	(61,937	)	$	1,597,182
Other services	—		824,107			17,714			66,170			(241,077		)	666,914
Equity in net income of affiliates	162,616		—			—			—			(162,616		)	—
	162,616		2,044,607			345,264			177,239			(465,630		)	2,264,096
Costs and expenses (income):
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	—		773,934			194,998			78,021			(133,110		)	913,843
Cost of other services	—		533,005			(6,202		)	40,220			(159,669		)	407,354
Selling and administrative expenses	—		623,182			(15,824		)	51,696			(9,197		)	649,857
Operating income	162,616		114,486			172,292			7,302			(163,654		)	293,042
Interest income	—		(19		)	(125		)	(14,696		)	14,688			(152		)
Interest expense	—		32,948			61			(1		)	—			33,008
Income before income taxes	162,616		81,557			172,356			21,999			(178,342		)	260,186
Income taxes	—		30,604			64,677			2,333			(44		)	97,570
Net income	$	162,616	$	50,953		$	107,679		$	19,666		$	(178,298	)	$	162,616

Condensed Consolidating Income Statement

Six Months Ended November 30, 2012

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation		Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Revenue:
Rental uniforms and ancillary products	$	—	$	1,151,559		$	305,588		$	109,154		$	(55,619	)	$	1,510,682
Other services	—		756,671			21,509			58,342			(235,493		)	601,029
Equity in net income of affiliates	154,760		—			—			—			(154,760		)	—
	154,760		1,908,230			327,097			167,496			(445,872		)	2,111,711
Costs and expenses (income):
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	—		731,842			184,356			75,543			(124,691		)	867,050
Cost of other services	—		492,855			(9,366		)	36,272			(153,011		)	366,750
Selling and administrative expenses	—		570,903			(11,162		)	48,006			(8,153		)	599,594
Operating income	154,760		112,630			163,269			7,675			(160,017		)	278,317
Interest income	—		(31		)	(161		)	(34		)	—			(226		)
Interest expense	—		32,843			49			—			—			32,892
Income before income taxes	154,760		79,818			163,381			7,709			(160,017		)	245,651
Income taxes	—		29,255			59,883			1,770			(17		)	90,891
Net income	$	154,760	$	50,563		$	103,498		$	5,939		$	(160,000	)	$	154,760

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income

Three Months Ended November 30, 2013

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation		Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors		Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Net income	$	84,862	$	25,272		$	56,722	$	3,272		$	(85,266	)	$	84,862
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation            adjustments	—		(2		)	—		2,042			—			2,040
Change in fair value of derivatives	—		—			—		(189		)	—			(189		)
Amortization of interest rate lock           agreements	—		488			—		—			—			488
Change in fair value of available-for-           sale securities	—		—			—		(4		)	—			(4		)
Other comprehensive income	—		486			—		1,849			—			2,335
Comprehensive income	$	84,862	$	25,758		$	56,722	$	5,121		$	(85,266	)	$	87,197

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income

Three Months Ended November 30, 2012

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation		Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Net income	$	78,027	$	26,971		$	53,226		$	2,407		$	(82,604	)	$	78,027
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation            adjustments	—		(1		)	—			1,676			—			1,675
Change in fair value of derivatives	—		—			—			—			—			—
Amortization of interest rate lock           agreements	—		488			—			—			—			488
Change in fair value of available-for-           sale securities	—		—			(7		)	(3		)	—			(10		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	—		487			(7		)	1,673			—			2,153
Comprehensive income	$	78,027	$	27,458		$	53,219		$	4,080		$	(82,604	)	$	80,180

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income

Six Months Ended November 30, 2013

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation		Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Net income	$	162,616	$	50,953		$	107,679		$	19,666		$	(178,298	)	$	162,616
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation            adjustments	—		5			—			1,389			—			1,394
Change in fair value of derivatives	—		(189		)	—			—			—			(189		)
Amortization of interest rate lock           agreements	—		976			—			—			—			976
Change in fair value of available-for-           sale securities	—		—			(13		)	(5		)	—			(18		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	—		792			(13		)	1,384			—			2,163
Comprehensive income	$	162,616	$	51,745		$	107,666		$	21,050		$	(178,298	)	$	164,779

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income

Six Months Ended November 30, 2012

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation		Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Net income	$	154,760	$	50,563		$	103,498		$	5,939		$	(160,000	)	$	154,760
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation            adjustments	—		7			—			8,685			—			8,692
Change in fair value of derivatives	—		(151		)	—			—			—			(151		)
Amortization of interest rate lock           agreements	—		976			—			—			—			976
Change in fair value of available-for-           sale securities	—		—			(7		)	(5		)	—			(12		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	—		832			(7		)	8,680			—			9,505
Comprehensive income	$	154,760	$	51,395		$	103,491		$	14,619		$	(160,000	)	$	164,265

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

As of November 30, 2013

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation			Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	69,393		$	210,433		$	29,508		$	—		$	309,334
Marketable securities	—			—			—			4,156			—			4,156
Accounts receivable, net	—			373,929			100,455			46,139			—			520,523
Inventories, net	—			216,588			20,080			9,677			3,141			249,486
Uniforms and other rental items in service	—			374,341			114,913			39,148			(19,733		)	508,669
Income taxes, current	—			—			(2,349		)	2,349			—			—
Deferred tax asset (liability)	—			522			(522		)	—			—			—
Prepaid expenses	—			6,994			16,054			3,566			—			26,614
Total current assets	—			1,041,767			459,064			134,543			(16,592		)	1,618,782
Property and equipment, at cost, net	—			633,412			249,859			105,626			—			988,897
Goodwill	—			—			1,454,848			78,113			—			1,532,961
Service contracts, net	—			82,847			104			5,443			—			88,394
Other assets, net	1,642,439			1,627,184			2,874,230			794,512			(6,802,001		)	136,364
	$	1,642,439		$	3,385,210		$	5,038,105		$	1,118,237		$	(6,818,593	)	$	4,365,398
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	(465,247	)	$	(595,836	)	$	1,099,424		$	26,885		$	38,016		$	103,242
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	—			41,288			12,425			4,936			—			58,649
Accrued liabilities	—			67,916			281,526			11,185			—			360,627
Income taxes, current	—			8,987			(4,749		)	—			—			4,238
Deferred tax liability	—			—			78,229			8,862			—			87,091
Long-term debt due within one year	—			984			(270		)	—			—			714
Total current liabilities	(465,247		)	(476,661		)	1,466,585			51,868			38,016			614,561
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt due after one year	—			1,309,750			(9,883		)	748			—			1,300,615
Deferred income taxes	—			(6		)	215,929			(5,736		)	—			210,187
Accrued liabilities	—			—			91,022			1,041			—			92,063
Total long-term liabilities	—			1,309,744			297,068			(3,947		)	—			1,602,865
Total shareholders’ equity	2,107,686			2,552,127			3,274,452			1,070,316			(6,856,609		)	2,147,972
	$	1,642,439		$	3,385,210		$	5,038,105		$	1,118,237		$	(6,818,593	)	$	4,365,398

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

As of May 31, 2013

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation			Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	54,511		$	247,070		$	50,692		$	—		$	352,273
Marketable securities	—			—			5,680			—			—			5,680
Accounts receivable, net	—			355,429			96,569			44,051			—			496,049
Inventories, net	—			201,260			25,584			10,342			3,254			240,440
Uniforms and other rental items in service	—			363,662			113,024			38,917			(18,851		)	496,752
Income taxes, current	—			4,172			3,437			1,493			—			9,102
Deferred tax asset (liability)	—			534			(534		)	—			—			—
Prepaid expenses	—			7,450			12,909			4,171			—			24,530
Total current assets	—			987,018			503,739			149,666			(15,597		)	1,624,826
Property and equipment, at cost, net	—			631,480			259,586			95,637			—			986,703
Goodwill	—			—			1,449,445			68,115			—			1,517,560
Service contracts, net	—			88,157			166			3,830			—			92,153
Other assets, net	1,698,122			1,627,505			2,698,197			768,903			(6,668,337		)	124,390
	$	1,698,122		$	3,334,160		$	4,911,133		$	1,086,151		$	(6,683,934	)	$	4,345,632
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	(465,247	)	$	(561,454	)	$	1,084,986		$	24,728		$	38,016		$	121,029
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	—			54,591			17,642			5,817			—			78,050
Accrued liabilities	—			67,490			193,261			11,837			(767		)	271,821
Deferred tax liability	—			—			68,231			8,938			—			77,169
Long-term debt due within one year	—			8,436			(249		)	—			—			8,187
Total current liabilities	(465,247		)	(430,937		)	1,363,871			51,320			37,249			556,256
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt due after one year	—			1,310,384			(11,020		)	848			767			1,300,979
Deferred income taxes	—			(6		)	216,368			(5,879		)	—			210,483
Accrued liabilities	—			—			75,571			851			—			76,422
Total long-term liabilities	—			1,310,378			280,919			(4,180		)	767			1,587,884
Total shareholders’ equity	2,163,369			2,454,719			3,266,343			1,039,011			(6,721,950		)	2,201,492
	$	1,698,122		$	3,334,160		$	4,911,133		$	1,086,151		$	(6,683,934	)	$	4,345,632

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

Six Months EndedNovember 30, 2013

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation			Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	162,616		$	50,953		$	107,679		$	19,666		$	(178,298	)	$	162,616
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Depreciation	—			51,331			26,590			7,259			—			85,180
Amortization of intangible assets	—			10,683			83			975			—			11,741
Stock-based compensation	14,624			—			—			—			—			14,624
Deferred income taxes	—			—			9,553			(254		)	—			9,299
Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:
Accounts receivable, net	—			(18,508		)	(3,886		)	(1,361		)	—			(23,755		)
Inventories, net	—			(15,354		)	5,503			506			113			(9,232		)
Uniforms and other rental items in service	—			(10,679		)	(1,888		)	(1,009		)	882			(12,694		)
Prepaid expenses	—			484			(3,146		)	886			—			(1,776		)
Accounts payable	—			(27,917		)	7,208			1,494			—			(19,215		)
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	—			(13,303		)	(5,217		)	(861		)	—			(19,381		)
Accrued liabilities	—			2,366			10,523			(2,269		)	767			11,387
Income taxes payable	—			13,163			1,038			(715		)	—			13,486
Net cash provided by operating activities	177,240			43,219			154,040			24,317			(176,536		)	222,280
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	—			(53,379		)	(17,113		)	(6,293		)	—			(76,785		)
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities	—			—			5,659			39,455			—			45,114
Purchase of marketable securities and investments				(1,034		)	(35,506		)	(43,699		)	24,826			(55,413		)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	—			(12,364		)	(125		)	(20,025		)	—			(32,514		)
Other	(37,637		)	45,550			(146,725		)	(14,594		)	152,477			(929		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(37,637		)	(21,227		)	(193,810		)	(45,156		)	177,303			(120,527		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt	—			—			2,109			(2,109		)	—			—
Repayment of debt	—			(8,086		)	1,024			(8		)	(767		)	(7,837		)
Exercise of stock-based compensation awards	21,311			—			—			—			—			21,311
Repurchase of common stock	(164,200		)	—			—			—			—			(164,200		)
Other	3,286			976			—			2,061			—			6,323
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(139,603		)	(7,110		)	3,133			(56		)	(767		)	(144,403		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			—			(289		)	—			(289		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	—			14,882			(36,637		)	(21,184		)	—			(42,939		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	—			54,511			247,070			50,692			—			352,273
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	—		$	69,393		$	210,433		$	29,508		$	—		$	309,334

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

Six Months EndedNovember 30, 2012

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation			Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	154,760		$	50,563		$	103,498		$	5,939		$	(160,000	)	$	154,760
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Depreciation	—			48,061			26,608			6,652			—			81,321
Amortization of intangible assets	—			10,318			117			1,538			—			11,973
Stock-based compensation	11,084			—			—			—			—			11,084
Deferred income taxes	—			(1		)	23,065			287			—			23,351
Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:
Accounts receivable, net	—			(20,450		)	(7,242		)	3,164			—			(24,528		)
Inventories, net	—			9,838			(2,262		)	687			7,197			15,460
Uniforms and other rental items in service	—			(15,915		)	(8,877		)	(1,244		)	(2,069		)	(28,105		)
Prepaid expenses	—			152			(1,170		)	816			—			(202		)
Accounts payable	—			(41,309		)	63,503			825			—			23,019
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	—			(26,353		)	(9,260		)	(1,286		)	—			(36,899		)
Accrued liabilities	—			(7,450		)	4,532			(2,438		)	786			(4,570		)
Income taxes payable	—			10,815			(8,365		)	(1,851		)	—			599
Net cash provided by operating activities	165,844			18,269			184,147			13,089			(154,086		)	227,263
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	—			(57,660		)	(29,923		)	(11,479		)	—			(99,062		)
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities	—			—			1,065			40,388			—			41,453
Purchase of marketable securities and investments	—			557			(17,931		)	(64,295		)	1,615			(80,054		)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	—			(51,984		)	—			(1,259		)	—			(53,243		)
Other	(11,749		)	57,625			(201,693		)	1,887			153,257			(673		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(11,749		)	(51,462		)	(248,482		)	(34,758		)	154,872			(191,579		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt	—			250,000			—			—			—			250,000
Repayment of debt	—			(225,542		)	1,016			—			(786		)	(225,312		)
Exercise of stock-based compensation awards	2,357			—			—			—			—			2,357
Repurchase of common stock	(159,175		)	—			—			—			—			(159,175		)
Other	2,723			(4,965		)	—			(234		)	—			(2,476		)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(154,095		)	19,493			1,016			(234		)	(786		)	(134,606		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			(1		)	1,485			100			—			1,584
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	—			(13,701		)	(61,834		)	(21,803		)	—			(97,338		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	—			58,737			229,287			51,801			—			339,825
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	—		$	45,036		$	167,453		$	29,998		$	—		$	242,487

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Litigation and Other Contingencies (Details) (Serrano lawsuit)	1 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2010 Individual
Serrano lawsuit
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of plaintiffs (individual)	13

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Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	May 31, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 15,915	$ 19,800
Work in process	14,941	17,353
Finished goods	218,630	203,287
Inventories, net	$ 249,486	$ 240,440

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Supplemental Guarantor Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]

Condensed Consolidating Income Statement

Condensed Consolidating Income Statement

Three Months Ended November 30, 2013

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation		Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Revenue:
Rental uniforms and ancillary products	$	—	$	614,742		$	164,985		$	56,104		$	(31,515	)	$	804,316
Other services	—		419,533			9,166			34,784			(124,046		)	339,437
Equity in net income of affiliates	84,862		—			—			—			(84,862		)	—
	84,862		1,034,275			174,151			90,888			(240,423		)	1,143,753
Costs and expenses (income):
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	—		390,215			96,831			39,465			(67,399		)	459,112
Cost of other services	—		272,410			(3,091		)	21,156			(82,753		)	207,722
Selling and administrative expenses	—		314,421			(10,965		)	25,483			(4,992		)	323,947
Operating income	84,862		57,229			91,376			4,784			(85,279		)	152,972
Interest income	—		(11		)	(72		)	(2		)	1			(84		)
Interest expense	—		16,468			17			—			—			16,485
Income before income taxes	84,862		40,772			91,431			4,786			(85,280		)	136,571
Income taxes	—		15,500			34,709			1,514			(14		)	51,709
Net income	$	84,862	$	25,272		$	56,722		$	3,272		$	(85,266	)	$	84,862

Condensed Consolidating Income Statement

Three Months Ended November 30, 2012

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation		Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Revenue:
Rental uniforms and ancillary products	$	—	$	575,274		$	152,771		$	55,370		$	(27,576	)	$	755,839
Other services	—		387,265			10,630			28,964			(122,312		)	304,547
Equity in net income of affiliates	78,027		—			—			—			(78,027		)	—
	78,027		962,539			163,401			84,334			(227,915		)	1,060,386
Costs and expenses (income):
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	—		367,645			95,014			38,923			(62,680		)	438,902
Cost of other services	—		256,524			(6,949		)	18,564			(78,691		)	189,448
Selling and administrative expenses	—		280,259			(7,023		)	23,705			(3,928		)	293,013
Operating income	78,027		58,111			82,359			3,142			(82,616		)	139,023
Interest income	—		(13		)	(126		)	(10		)	—			(149		)
Interest expense (income)	—		16,277			18			(1		)	—			16,294
Income before income taxes	78,027		41,847			82,467			3,153			(82,616		)	122,878
Income taxes	—		14,876			29,241			746			(12		)	44,851
Net income	$	78,027	$	26,971		$	53,226		$	2,407		$	(82,604	)	$	78,027

Condensed Consolidating Income Statement

Six Months Ended November 30, 2013

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation		Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Revenue:
Rental uniforms and ancillary products	$	—	$	1,220,500		$	327,550		$	111,069		$	(61,937	)	$	1,597,182
Other services	—		824,107			17,714			66,170			(241,077		)	666,914
Equity in net income of affiliates	162,616		—			—			—			(162,616		)	—
	162,616		2,044,607			345,264			177,239			(465,630		)	2,264,096
Costs and expenses (income):
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	—		773,934			194,998			78,021			(133,110		)	913,843
Cost of other services	—		533,005			(6,202		)	40,220			(159,669		)	407,354
Selling and administrative expenses	—		623,182			(15,824		)	51,696			(9,197		)	649,857
Operating income	162,616		114,486			172,292			7,302			(163,654		)	293,042
Interest income	—		(19		)	(125		)	(14,696		)	14,688			(152		)
Interest expense	—		32,948			61			(1		)	—			33,008
Income before income taxes	162,616		81,557			172,356			21,999			(178,342		)	260,186
Income taxes	—		30,604			64,677			2,333			(44		)	97,570
Net income	$	162,616	$	50,953		$	107,679		$	19,666		$	(178,298	)	$	162,616

Condensed Consolidating Income Statement

Six Months Ended November 30, 2012

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation		Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Revenue:
Rental uniforms and ancillary products	$	—	$	1,151,559		$	305,588		$	109,154		$	(55,619	)	$	1,510,682
Other services	—		756,671			21,509			58,342			(235,493		)	601,029
Equity in net income of affiliates	154,760		—			—			—			(154,760		)	—
	154,760		1,908,230			327,097			167,496			(445,872		)	2,111,711
Costs and expenses (income):
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	—		731,842			184,356			75,543			(124,691		)	867,050
Cost of other services	—		492,855			(9,366		)	36,272			(153,011		)	366,750
Selling and administrative expenses	—		570,903			(11,162		)	48,006			(8,153		)	599,594
Operating income	154,760		112,630			163,269			7,675			(160,017		)	278,317
Interest income	—		(31		)	(161		)	(34		)	—			(226		)
Interest expense	—		32,843			49			—			—			32,892
Income before income taxes	154,760		79,818			163,381			7,709			(160,017		)	245,651
Income taxes	—		29,255			59,883			1,770			(17		)	90,891
Net income	$	154,760	$	50,563		$	103,498		$	5,939		$	(160,000	)	$	154,760

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income

Three Months Ended November 30, 2013

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation		Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors		Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Net income	$	84,862	$	25,272		$	56,722	$	3,272		$	(85,266	)	$	84,862
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation            adjustments	—		(2		)	—		2,042			—			2,040
Change in fair value of derivatives	—		—			—		(189		)	—			(189		)
Amortization of interest rate lock           agreements	—		488			—		—			—			488
Change in fair value of available-for-           sale securities	—		—			—		(4		)	—			(4		)
Other comprehensive income	—		486			—		1,849			—			2,335
Comprehensive income	$	84,862	$	25,758		$	56,722	$	5,121		$	(85,266	)	$	87,197

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income

Three Months Ended November 30, 2012

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation		Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Net income	$	78,027	$	26,971		$	53,226		$	2,407		$	(82,604	)	$	78,027
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation            adjustments	—		(1		)	—			1,676			—			1,675
Change in fair value of derivatives	—		—			—			—			—			—
Amortization of interest rate lock           agreements	—		488			—			—			—			488
Change in fair value of available-for-           sale securities	—		—			(7		)	(3		)	—			(10		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	—		487			(7		)	1,673			—			2,153
Comprehensive income	$	78,027	$	27,458		$	53,219		$	4,080		$	(82,604	)	$	80,180

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income

Six Months Ended November 30, 2013

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation		Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Net income	$	162,616	$	50,953		$	107,679		$	19,666		$	(178,298	)	$	162,616
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation            adjustments	—		5			—			1,389			—			1,394
Change in fair value of derivatives	—		(189		)	—			—			—			(189		)
Amortization of interest rate lock           agreements	—		976			—			—			—			976
Change in fair value of available-for-           sale securities	—		—			(13		)	(5		)	—			(18		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	—		792			(13		)	1,384			—			2,163
Comprehensive income	$	162,616	$	51,745		$	107,666		$	21,050		$	(178,298	)	$	164,779

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income

Six Months Ended November 30, 2012

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation		Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Net income	$	154,760	$	50,563		$	103,498		$	5,939		$	(160,000	)	$	154,760
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation            adjustments	—		7			—			8,685			—			8,692
Change in fair value of derivatives	—		(151		)	—			—			—			(151		)
Amortization of interest rate lock           agreements	—		976			—			—			—			976
Change in fair value of available-for-           sale securities	—		—			(7		)	(5		)	—			(12		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	—		832			(7		)	8,680			—			9,505
Comprehensive income	$	154,760	$	51,395		$	103,491		$	14,619		$	(160,000	)	$	164,265

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

As of November 30, 2013

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation			Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	69,393		$	210,433		$	29,508		$	—		$	309,334
Marketable securities	—			—			—			4,156			—			4,156
Accounts receivable, net	—			373,929			100,455			46,139			—			520,523
Inventories, net	—			216,588			20,080			9,677			3,141			249,486
Uniforms and other rental items in service	—			374,341			114,913			39,148			(19,733		)	508,669
Income taxes, current	—			—			(2,349		)	2,349			—			—
Deferred tax asset (liability)	—			522			(522		)	—			—			—
Prepaid expenses	—			6,994			16,054			3,566			—			26,614
Total current assets	—			1,041,767			459,064			134,543			(16,592		)	1,618,782
Property and equipment, at cost, net	—			633,412			249,859			105,626			—			988,897
Goodwill	—			—			1,454,848			78,113			—			1,532,961
Service contracts, net	—			82,847			104			5,443			—			88,394
Other assets, net	1,642,439			1,627,184			2,874,230			794,512			(6,802,001		)	136,364
	$	1,642,439		$	3,385,210		$	5,038,105		$	1,118,237		$	(6,818,593	)	$	4,365,398
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	(465,247	)	$	(595,836	)	$	1,099,424		$	26,885		$	38,016		$	103,242
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	—			41,288			12,425			4,936			—			58,649
Accrued liabilities	—			67,916			281,526			11,185			—			360,627
Income taxes, current	—			8,987			(4,749		)	—			—			4,238
Deferred tax liability	—			—			78,229			8,862			—			87,091
Long-term debt due within one year	—			984			(270		)	—			—			714
Total current liabilities	(465,247		)	(476,661		)	1,466,585			51,868			38,016			614,561
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt due after one year	—			1,309,750			(9,883		)	748			—			1,300,615
Deferred income taxes	—			(6		)	215,929			(5,736		)	—			210,187
Accrued liabilities	—			—			91,022			1,041			—			92,063
Total long-term liabilities	—			1,309,744			297,068			(3,947		)	—			1,602,865
Total shareholders’ equity	2,107,686			2,552,127			3,274,452			1,070,316			(6,856,609		)	2,147,972
	$	1,642,439		$	3,385,210		$	5,038,105		$	1,118,237		$	(6,818,593	)	$	4,365,398

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

As of May 31, 2013

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation			Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	54,511		$	247,070		$	50,692		$	—		$	352,273
Marketable securities	—			—			5,680			—			—			5,680
Accounts receivable, net	—			355,429			96,569			44,051			—			496,049
Inventories, net	—			201,260			25,584			10,342			3,254			240,440
Uniforms and other rental items in service	—			363,662			113,024			38,917			(18,851		)	496,752
Income taxes, current	—			4,172			3,437			1,493			—			9,102
Deferred tax asset (liability)	—			534			(534		)	—			—			—
Prepaid expenses	—			7,450			12,909			4,171			—			24,530
Total current assets	—			987,018			503,739			149,666			(15,597		)	1,624,826
Property and equipment, at cost, net	—			631,480			259,586			95,637			—			986,703
Goodwill	—			—			1,449,445			68,115			—			1,517,560
Service contracts, net	—			88,157			166			3,830			—			92,153
Other assets, net	1,698,122			1,627,505			2,698,197			768,903			(6,668,337		)	124,390
	$	1,698,122		$	3,334,160		$	4,911,133		$	1,086,151		$	(6,683,934	)	$	4,345,632
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	(465,247	)	$	(561,454	)	$	1,084,986		$	24,728		$	38,016		$	121,029
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	—			54,591			17,642			5,817			—			78,050
Accrued liabilities	—			67,490			193,261			11,837			(767		)	271,821
Deferred tax liability	—			—			68,231			8,938			—			77,169
Long-term debt due within one year	—			8,436			(249		)	—			—			8,187
Total current liabilities	(465,247		)	(430,937		)	1,363,871			51,320			37,249			556,256
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt due after one year	—			1,310,384			(11,020		)	848			767			1,300,979
Deferred income taxes	—			(6		)	216,368			(5,879		)	—			210,483
Accrued liabilities	—			—			75,571			851			—			76,422
Total long-term liabilities	—			1,310,378			280,919			(4,180		)	767			1,587,884
Total shareholders’ equity	2,163,369			2,454,719			3,266,343			1,039,011			(6,721,950		)	2,201,492
	$	1,698,122		$	3,334,160		$	4,911,133		$	1,086,151		$	(6,683,934	)	$	4,345,632

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

Six Months EndedNovember 30, 2013

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation			Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	162,616		$	50,953		$	107,679		$	19,666		$	(178,298	)	$	162,616
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Depreciation	—			51,331			26,590			7,259			—			85,180
Amortization of intangible assets	—			10,683			83			975			—			11,741
Stock-based compensation	14,624			—			—			—			—			14,624
Deferred income taxes	—			—			9,553			(254		)	—			9,299
Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:
Accounts receivable, net	—			(18,508		)	(3,886		)	(1,361		)	—			(23,755		)
Inventories, net	—			(15,354		)	5,503			506			113			(9,232		)
Uniforms and other rental items in service	—			(10,679		)	(1,888		)	(1,009		)	882			(12,694		)
Prepaid expenses	—			484			(3,146		)	886			—			(1,776		)
Accounts payable	—			(27,917		)	7,208			1,494			—			(19,215		)
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	—			(13,303		)	(5,217		)	(861		)	—			(19,381		)
Accrued liabilities	—			2,366			10,523			(2,269		)	767			11,387
Income taxes payable	—			13,163			1,038			(715		)	—			13,486
Net cash provided by operating activities	177,240			43,219			154,040			24,317			(176,536		)	222,280
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	—			(53,379		)	(17,113		)	(6,293		)	—			(76,785		)
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities	—			—			5,659			39,455			—			45,114
Purchase of marketable securities and investments				(1,034		)	(35,506		)	(43,699		)	24,826			(55,413		)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	—			(12,364		)	(125		)	(20,025		)	—			(32,514		)
Other	(37,637		)	45,550			(146,725		)	(14,594		)	152,477			(929		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(37,637		)	(21,227		)	(193,810		)	(45,156		)	177,303			(120,527		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt	—			—			2,109			(2,109		)	—			—
Repayment of debt	—			(8,086		)	1,024			(8		)	(767		)	(7,837		)
Exercise of stock-based compensation awards	21,311			—			—			—			—			21,311
Repurchase of common stock	(164,200		)	—			—			—			—			(164,200		)
Other	3,286			976			—			2,061			—			6,323
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(139,603		)	(7,110		)	3,133			(56		)	(767		)	(144,403		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			—			(289		)	—			(289		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	—			14,882			(36,637		)	(21,184		)	—			(42,939		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	—			54,511			247,070			50,692			—			352,273
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	—		$	69,393		$	210,433		$	29,508		$	—		$	309,334

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

Six Months EndedNovember 30, 2012

(In thousands)

	Cintas Corporation			Corp. 2			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non- Guarantors			Eliminations			Cintas Corporation Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	154,760		$	50,563		$	103,498		$	5,939		$	(160,000	)	$	154,760
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Depreciation	—			48,061			26,608			6,652			—			81,321
Amortization of intangible assets	—			10,318			117			1,538			—			11,973
Stock-based compensation	11,084			—			—			—			—			11,084
Deferred income taxes	—			(1		)	23,065			287			—			23,351
Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:
Accounts receivable, net	—			(20,450		)	(7,242		)	3,164			—			(24,528		)
Inventories, net	—			9,838			(2,262		)	687			7,197			15,460
Uniforms and other rental items in service	—			(15,915		)	(8,877		)	(1,244		)	(2,069		)	(28,105		)
Prepaid expenses	—			152			(1,170		)	816			—			(202		)
Accounts payable	—			(41,309		)	63,503			825			—			23,019
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	—			(26,353		)	(9,260		)	(1,286		)	—			(36,899		)
Accrued liabilities	—			(7,450		)	4,532			(2,438		)	786			(4,570		)
Income taxes payable	—			10,815			(8,365		)	(1,851		)	—			599
Net cash provided by operating activities	165,844			18,269			184,147			13,089			(154,086		)	227,263
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	—			(57,660		)	(29,923		)	(11,479		)	—			(99,062		)
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities	—			—			1,065			40,388			—			41,453
Purchase of marketable securities and investments	—			557			(17,931		)	(64,295		)	1,615			(80,054		)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	—			(51,984		)	—			(1,259		)	—			(53,243		)
Other	(11,749		)	57,625			(201,693		)	1,887			153,257			(673		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(11,749		)	(51,462		)	(248,482		)	(34,758		)	154,872			(191,579		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt	—			250,000			—			—			—			250,000
Repayment of debt	—			(225,542		)	1,016			—			(786		)	(225,312		)
Exercise of stock-based compensation awards	2,357			—			—			—			—			2,357
Repurchase of common stock	(159,175		)	—			—			—			—			(159,175		)
Other	2,723			(4,965		)	—			(234		)	—			(2,476		)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(154,095		)	19,493			1,016			(234		)	(786		)	(134,606		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			(1		)	1,485			100			—			1,584
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	—			(13,701		)	(61,834		)	(21,803		)	—			(97,338		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	—			58,737			229,287			51,801			—			339,825
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	—		$	45,036		$	167,453		$	29,998		$	—		$	242,487

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Supplemental Guarantor Information (Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 162,616	$ 154,760
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Depreciation	85,180	81,321
Amortization of intangible assets	11,741	11,973
Stock-based compensation	14,624	11,084
Deferred income taxes	9,299	23,351
Change in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:
Accounts receivable, net	(23,755)	(24,528)
Inventories, net	(9,232)	15,460
Uniforms and other rental items in service	(12,694)	(28,105)
Prepaid expenses	(1,776)	(202)
Accounts payable	(19,215)	23,019
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	(19,381)	(36,899)
Accrued liabilities	11,387	(4,570)
Income taxes payable	13,486	599
Net cash provided by operating activities	222,280	227,263
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(76,785)	(99,062)
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities	45,114	41,453
Purchase of marketable securities and investments	(55,413)	(80,054)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	(32,514)	(53,243)
Other	(929)	(673)
Net cash used in investing activities	(120,527)	(191,579)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt	0	250,000
Repayment of debt	(7,837)	(225,312)
Exercise of stock-based compensation awards	21,311	2,357
Repurchase of common stock	(164,200)	(159,175)
Other	6,323	(2,476)
Net cash used in financing activities	(144,403)	(134,606)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(289)	1,584
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(42,939)	(97,338)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	352,273	339,825
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	309,334	242,487
Cintas Corporation
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	162,616	154,760
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Depreciation	0	0
Amortization of intangible assets	0	0
Stock-based compensation	14,624	11,084
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Change in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:
Accounts receivable, net	0	0
Inventories, net	0	0
Uniforms and other rental items in service	0	0
Prepaid expenses	0	0
Accounts payable	0	0
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	0	0
Accrued liabilities	0	0
Income taxes payable	0	0
Net cash provided by operating activities	177,240	165,844
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	0	0
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities	0	0
Purchase of marketable securities and investments		0
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	0	0
Other	(37,637)	(11,749)
Net cash used in investing activities	(37,637)	(11,749)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt	0	0
Repayment of debt	0	0
Exercise of stock-based compensation awards	21,311	2,357
Repurchase of common stock	(164,200)	(159,175)
Other	3,286	2,723
Net cash used in financing activities	(139,603)	(154,095)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	0	0
Corp. 2
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	50,953	50,563
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Depreciation	51,331	48,061
Amortization of intangible assets	10,683	10,318
Stock-based compensation	0	0
Deferred income taxes	0	(1)
Change in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:
Accounts receivable, net	(18,508)	(20,450)
Inventories, net	(15,354)	9,838
Uniforms and other rental items in service	(10,679)	(15,915)
Prepaid expenses	484	152
Accounts payable	(27,917)	(41,309)
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	(13,303)	(26,353)
Accrued liabilities	2,366	(7,450)
Income taxes payable	13,163	10,815
Net cash provided by operating activities	43,219	18,269
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(53,379)	(57,660)
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities	0	0
Purchase of marketable securities and investments	(1,034)	557
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	(12,364)	(51,984)
Other	45,550	57,625
Net cash used in investing activities	(21,227)	(51,462)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt	0	250,000
Repayment of debt	(8,086)	(225,542)
Exercise of stock-based compensation awards	0	0
Repurchase of common stock	0	0
Other	976	(4,965)
Net cash used in financing activities	(7,110)	19,493
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	(1)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	14,882	(13,701)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	54,511	58,737
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	69,393	45,036
Subsidiary Guarantors
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	107,679	103,498
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Depreciation	26,590	26,608
Amortization of intangible assets	83	117
Stock-based compensation	0	0
Deferred income taxes	9,553	23,065
Change in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:
Accounts receivable, net	(3,886)	(7,242)
Inventories, net	5,503	(2,262)
Uniforms and other rental items in service	(1,888)	(8,877)
Prepaid expenses	(3,146)	(1,170)
Accounts payable	7,208	63,503
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	(5,217)	(9,260)
Accrued liabilities	10,523	4,532
Income taxes payable	1,038	(8,365)
Net cash provided by operating activities	154,040	184,147
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(17,113)	(29,923)
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities	5,659	1,065
Purchase of marketable securities and investments	(35,506)	(17,931)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	(125)	0
Other	(146,725)	(201,693)
Net cash used in investing activities	(193,810)	(248,482)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt	2,109	0
Repayment of debt	1,024	1,016
Exercise of stock-based compensation awards	0	0
Repurchase of common stock	0	0
Other	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	3,133	1,016
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	1,485
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(36,637)	(61,834)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	247,070	229,287
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	210,433	167,453
Non-Guarantors
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	19,666	5,939
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Depreciation	7,259	6,652
Amortization of intangible assets	975	1,538
Stock-based compensation	0	0
Deferred income taxes	(254)	287
Change in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:
Accounts receivable, net	(1,361)	3,164
Inventories, net	506	687
Uniforms and other rental items in service	(1,009)	(1,244)
Prepaid expenses	886	816
Accounts payable	1,494	825
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	(861)	(1,286)
Accrued liabilities	(2,269)	(2,438)
Income taxes payable	(715)	(1,851)
Net cash provided by operating activities	24,317	13,089
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(6,293)	(11,479)
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities	39,455	40,388
Purchase of marketable securities and investments	(43,699)	(64,295)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	(20,025)	(1,259)
Other	(14,594)	1,887
Net cash used in investing activities	(45,156)	(34,758)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt	(2,109)	0
Repayment of debt	(8)	0
Exercise of stock-based compensation awards	0	0
Repurchase of common stock	0	0
Other	2,061	(234)
Net cash used in financing activities	(56)	(234)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(289)	100
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(21,184)	(21,803)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	50,692	51,801
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	29,508	29,998
Eliminations
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	(178,298)	(160,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Depreciation	0	0
Amortization of intangible assets	0	0
Stock-based compensation	0	0
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Change in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:
Accounts receivable, net	0	0
Inventories, net	113	7,197
Uniforms and other rental items in service	882	(2,069)
Prepaid expenses	0	0
Accounts payable	0	0
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	0	0
Accrued liabilities	767	786
Income taxes payable	0	0
Net cash provided by operating activities	(176,536)	(154,086)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	0	0
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities	0	0
Purchase of marketable securities and investments	24,826	1,615
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	0	0
Other	152,477	153,257
Net cash used in investing activities	177,303	154,872
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt	0	0
Repayment of debt	(767)	(786)
Exercise of stock-based compensation awards	0	0
Repurchase of common stock	0	0
Other	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	(767)	(786)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 0	$ 0

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Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets (Information Regarding Service Contracts and Other Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 30, 2013		May 31, 2013
Information regarding service contracts and other assets
Service contracts, Net	$ 88,394,000		$ 92,153,000
Other Assets, Carrying Amount	216,213,000		202,099,000
Other Assets, Accumulated Amortization	79,849,000		77,709,000
Other Assets, Net	136,364,000		124,390,000
Cash surrender value of insurance policies	83,700,000		73,000,000
Equity method investments	28,600,000		27,600,000
Cost method investments	900,000		900,000
Noncompete and consulting agreements
Information regarding service contracts and other assets
Other Assets, Carrying Amount	79,025,000		77,863,000
Other Assets, Accumulated Amortization	74,351,000		72,970,000
Other Assets, Net	4,674,000		4,893,000
Investments
Information regarding service contracts and other assets
Other Assets, Carrying Amount	113,239,000	[1]	101,525,000	[1]
Other Assets, Accumulated Amortization	0	[1]	0	[1]
Other Assets, Net	113,239,000	[1]	101,525,000	[1]
Other
Information regarding service contracts and other assets
Other Assets, Carrying Amount	23,949,000		22,711,000
Other Assets, Accumulated Amortization	5,498,000		4,739,000
Other Assets, Net	18,451,000		17,972,000
Service Contracts
Information regarding service contracts and other assets
Service contracts, Carrying Amount	426,982,000		420,499,000
Service contracts, Accumulated Amortization	338,588,000		328,346,000
Service contracts, Net	$ 88,394,000		$ 92,153,000

[1] Investments at November 30, 2013, include the cash surrender value of insurance policies of $83.7 million, equity method investments of $28.6 million and cost method investments of $0.9 million. Investments at May 31, 2013, include the cash surrender value of insurance policies of $73.0 million, equity method investments of $27.6 million and cost method investments of $0.9 million. During the second quarter of fiscal 2013, Cintas sold stock of an equity method investment for a gain of $8.5 million.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013		Nov. 30, 2012		Nov. 30, 2013		Nov. 30, 2012
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amortization of interest rate locks	$ (783)				$ (1,565)
Tax benefit	295		300		589		600
Amortization of interest rate locks, net of tax	$ (488)	[1]	$ (488)	[1]	$ (976)	[1]	$ (976)	[1]

[1] Net of $0.3 million of tax benefit for the three months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012. Net of $0.6 million of tax benefit for the six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012.

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Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended				3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	27 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Jul. 30, 2013	Oct. 18, 2011	Nov. 30, 2013 Employee payroll taxes due on restricted stock	Nov. 30, 2013 Employee payroll taxes due on restricted stock	Jan. 09, 2014 Subsequent Event	Jan. 09, 2014 Subsequent Event
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Line Items]
Options granted excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share (shares)	500,000	400,000	700,000	700,000
Additional amount authorized under share buyback program					500,000,000	500,000,000
Common stock purchased under a share buyback program (shares)	1,100,000		3,200,000					100,000	0	11,600,000
Aggregate purchase price of common stock under a share buyback program	$ 56.9		$ 157.7				$ 0.3	$ 6.5		$ 495.3
Average price of common stock purchased under a share buyback program (dollars per share)								$ 47.89		$ 42.58

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Supplemental Guarantor Information (Condensed Consolidating Income Statement) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
Revenue:
Rental uniforms and ancillary products	$ 804,316	$ 755,839	$ 1,597,182	$ 1,510,682
Other services	339,437	304,547	666,914	601,029
Equity in net income of affiliates	0	0	0	0
Total revenue	1,143,753	1,060,386	2,264,096	2,111,711
Costs and expenses (income):
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	459,112	438,902	913,843	867,050
Cost of other services	207,722	189,448	407,354	366,750
Selling and administrative expenses	323,947	293,013	649,857	599,594
Operating income	152,972	139,023	293,042	278,317
Interest income	(84)	(149)	(152)	(226)
Interest expense	16,485	16,294	33,008	32,892
Income before income taxes	136,571	122,878	260,186	245,651
Income taxes	51,709	44,851	97,570	90,891
Net income	84,862	78,027	162,616	154,760
Cintas Corporation
Revenue:
Rental uniforms and ancillary products	0	0	0	0
Other services	0	0	0	0
Equity in net income of affiliates	84,862	78,027	162,616	154,760
Total revenue	84,862	78,027	162,616	154,760
Costs and expenses (income):
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	0	0	0	0
Cost of other services	0	0	0	0
Selling and administrative expenses	0	0	0	0
Operating income	84,862	78,027	162,616	154,760
Interest income	0	0	0	0
Interest expense	0	0	0	0
Income before income taxes	84,862	78,027	162,616	154,760
Income taxes	0	0	0	0
Net income	84,862	78,027	162,616	154,760
Corp. 2
Revenue:
Rental uniforms and ancillary products	614,742	575,274	1,220,500	1,151,559
Other services	419,533	387,265	824,107	756,671
Equity in net income of affiliates	0	0	0	0
Total revenue	1,034,275	962,539	2,044,607	1,908,230
Costs and expenses (income):
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	390,215	367,645	773,934	731,842
Cost of other services	272,410	256,524	533,005	492,855
Selling and administrative expenses	314,421	280,259	623,182	570,903
Operating income	57,229	58,111	114,486	112,630
Interest income	(11)	(13)	(19)	(31)
Interest expense	16,468	16,277	32,948	32,843
Income before income taxes	40,772	41,847	81,557	79,818
Income taxes	15,500	14,876	30,604	29,255
Net income	25,272	26,971	50,953	50,563
Subsidiary Guarantors
Revenue:
Rental uniforms and ancillary products	164,985	152,771	327,550	305,588
Other services	9,166	10,630	17,714	21,509
Equity in net income of affiliates	0	0	0	0
Total revenue	174,151	163,401	345,264	327,097
Costs and expenses (income):
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	96,831	95,014	194,998	184,356
Cost of other services	(3,091)	(6,949)	(6,202)	(9,366)
Selling and administrative expenses	(10,965)	(7,023)	(15,824)	(11,162)
Operating income	91,376	82,359	172,292	163,269
Interest income	(72)	(126)	(125)	(161)
Interest expense	17	18	61	49
Income before income taxes	91,431	82,467	172,356	163,381
Income taxes	34,709	29,241	64,677	59,883
Net income	56,722	53,226	107,679	103,498
Non-Guarantors
Revenue:
Rental uniforms and ancillary products	56,104	55,370	111,069	109,154
Other services	34,784	28,964	66,170	58,342
Equity in net income of affiliates	0	0	0	0
Total revenue	90,888	84,334	177,239	167,496
Costs and expenses (income):
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	39,465	38,923	78,021	75,543
Cost of other services	21,156	18,564	40,220	36,272
Selling and administrative expenses	25,483	23,705	51,696	48,006
Operating income	4,784	3,142	7,302	7,675
Interest income	(2)	(10)	(14,696)	(34)
Interest expense	0	(1)	(1)	0
Income before income taxes	4,786	3,153	21,999	7,709
Income taxes	1,514	746	2,333	1,770
Net income	3,272	2,407	19,666	5,939
Eliminations
Revenue:
Rental uniforms and ancillary products	(31,515)	(27,576)	(61,937)	(55,619)
Other services	(124,046)	(122,312)	(241,077)	(235,493)
Equity in net income of affiliates	(84,862)	(78,027)	(162,616)	(154,760)
Total revenue	(240,423)	(227,915)	(465,630)	(445,872)
Costs and expenses (income):
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	(67,399)	(62,680)	(133,110)	(124,691)
Cost of other services	(82,753)	(78,691)	(159,669)	(153,011)
Selling and administrative expenses	(4,992)	(3,928)	(9,197)	(8,153)
Operating income	(85,279)	(82,616)	(163,654)	(160,017)
Interest income	1	0	14,688	0
Interest expense	0	0	0	0
Income before income taxes	(85,280)	(82,616)	(178,342)	(160,017)
Income taxes	(14)	(12)	(44)	(17)
Net income	$ (85,266)	$ (82,604)	$ (178,298)	$ (160,000)

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Segment Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Information related to operating segments

Information related to the operations of Cintas’ operating segments is set forth below: 

(In thousands)	Rental Uniforms & Ancillary Products		Uniform Direct Sales		First Aid, Safety & Fire Protection		Document Management		Corporate			Total
For the three months ended November 30, 2013
Revenue	$	804,316	$	121,883	$	124,585	$	92,969	$	—		$	1,143,753
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	126,070	$	13,864	$	10,585	$	2,453	$	(16,401	)	$	136,571
For the three months ended November 30, 2012
Revenue	$	755,839	$	110,203	$	111,513	$	82,831	$	—		$	1,060,386
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	116,051	$	10,404	$	9,654	$	2,914	$	(16,145	)	$	122,878
As of and for the six months ended November 30, 2013
Revenue	$	1,597,182	$	229,345	$	250,460	$	187,109	$	—		$	2,264,096
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	243,463	$	22,545	$	22,031	$	5,003	$	(32,856	)	$	260,186
Total assets	$	2,838,831	$	159,465	$	418,787	$	634,825	$	313,490		$	4,365,398
As of and for the six months ended November 30, 2012
Revenue	$	1,510,682	$	210,482	$	222,354	$	168,193	$	—		$	2,111,711
Income (loss) before income taxes	$	232,958	$	19,145	$	18,675	$	7,539	$	(32,666	)	$	245,651
Total assets	$	2,818,507	$	143,880	$	393,429	$	590,517	$	276,349		$	4,222,682

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Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Nov. 30, 2013	May 31, 2013
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, no par value (dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0
Preferred stock, shares authorized (shares)	100,000	100,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (shares)	0	0
Common stock, no par value (dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0
Common stock, shares authorized (shares)	425,000,000	425,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (shares)	175,698,922	174,786,010
Common stock, shares outstanding (shares)	119,817,004	122,281,507
Treasury stock, shares (shares)	55,881,918	52,504,503

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Basis of Presentation

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated condensed financial statements of Cintas Corporation (Cintas, the Company, we, us or our) 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 consolidated 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 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013.  A summary of our significant accounting policies is presented beginning on page 35 of that report.  There have been no material changes in the accounting policies followed by Cintas during the current fiscal year.

Interim results are subject to variations and are not necessarily indicative of the 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.

As disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013, inventories are valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market.  Inventory is comprised of the following amounts: 

(In thousands)	November 30, 2013		May 31, 2013
Raw materials	$	15,915	$	19,800
Work in process	14,941		17,353
Finished goods	218,630		203,287
	$	249,486	$	240,440

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Earnings Per Share

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share

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						Six Months Ended
(In thousands except per share data)	November 30, 2013			November 30, 2012			November 30, 2013		November 30, 2012
Basic Earnings per Share
Net income	$	84,862		$	78,027		$	162,616	$	154,760
Less dividends to:
Common shares	$	92,229		$	78,866		$	92,229	$	78,866
Unvested shares	1,091			878			1,091		878
Total dividends	$	93,320		$	79,744		$	93,320	$	79,744
Undistributed net (loss) income	$	(8,458	)	$	(1,717	)	$	69,296	$	75,016
Less: net (loss) income allocated to    participating unvested securities	(59		)	(8		)	482		409
Net (loss) income available to common    shareholders	$	(8,399	)	$	(1,709	)	$	68,814	$	74,607
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	119,907			124,185			121,025		125,153
Basic earnings per common share:
Common shares - distributed earnings	$	0.77		$	0.64		$	0.77	$	0.64
Common shares - undistributed earnings	(0.06		)	(0.01		)	0.57		0.60
Total common shares	$	0.71		$	0.63		$	1.34	$	1.24
Unvested shares - distributed earnings	$	0.77		$	0.64		$	0.77	$	0.64
Unvested shares - undistributed earnings	(0.06		)	(0.01		)	0.57		0.60
Total unvested shares	$	0.71		$	0.63		$	1.34	$	1.24

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(In thousands except per share data)	November 30, 2013			November 30, 2012			November 30, 2013		November 30, 2012
Diluted Earnings per Share
Net income	$	84,862		$	78,027		$	162,616	$	154,760
Less dividends to:
Common shares	$	92,229		$	78,866		$	92,229	$	78,866
Unvested shares	1,091			878			1,091		878
Total dividends	$	93,320		$	79,744		$	93,320	$	79,744
Undistributed net (loss) income	$	(8,458	)	$	(1,717	)	$	69,296	$	75,016
Less: net (loss) income allocated to participating unvested securities	(59		)	(8		)	482		409
Net (loss) income available to common    shareholders	$	(8,399	)	$	(1,709	)	$	68,814	$	74,607
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	119,907			124,185			121,025		125,153
Effect of dilutive securities – employee stock options	1,143			424			991		388
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	121,050			124,609			122,016		125,541
Diluted earnings per share:
Common shares - distributed earnings	$	0.77		$	0.64		$	0.77	$	0.64
Common shares - undistributed earnings	(0.07		)	(0.01		)	0.56		0.59
Total common shares	$	0.70		$	0.63		$	1.33	$	1.23
Unvested shares - distributed earnings	$	0.77		$	0.64		$	0.77	$	0.64
Unvested shares - undistributed earnings	(0.07		)	(0.01		)	0.56		0.59
Total unvested shares	$	0.70		$	0.63		$	1.33	$	1.23

For the three months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, options granted to purchase 0.5 million and 0.4 million shares of Cintas common stock were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share, respectively. For both the six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, options granted to purchase 0.7 million shares of Cintas common stock 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 stock (anti-dilutive).

On October 18, 2011, we announced that the Board of Directors authorized a $500.0 million share buyback program. On July 30, 2013, we announced that the Board of Directors authorized a new $500.0 million share buyback program, which does not have an expiration date. For the three months ended November 30, 2013, we purchased 1.1 million shares of Cintas common stock for a total purchase price of $56.9 million. During the first six months of fiscal 2014, we purchased 3.2 million shares of Cintas common stock for a total purchase price of $157.7 million. In the period subsequent to November 30, 2013 through January 9, 2014, we did not purchase any shares of Cintas common stock. From the inception of the October 18, 2011 share buyback program through January 9, 2014, Cintas has purchased a total of 11.6 million shares of Cintas common stock at an average price of $42.58 for a total purchase price of $495.3 million. In addition, for the six months endedNovember 30, 2013, Cintas acquired 0.1 million shares of Cintas common stock for employee payroll taxes due on restricted stock awards that vested during the six months endedNovember 30, 2013. These shares were acquired at an average price of $47.89 per share for a total purchase price of $6.5 million. Of the total purchase price, $0.3 million occurred in the three months ended November 30, 2013.

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New Accounting Pronouncements

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

New Accounting Pronouncements

New Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2013-02, "Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income." ASU 2013-02 requires an entity to present (either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes) the effects on the line items of net income of significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income if the item reclassified is required under GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For reclassification items not required under GAAP to be reclassified directly to net income in their entirety in the same reporting period, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures currently required under GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. ASU 2013-02 applies to all public and private companies that report items of other comprehensive income. ASU 2013-02 is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012, with prospective adoption required. The Company adopted ASU 2013-02 effective June 1, 2013. See Note 9 entitled Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) of "Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements" for details of required disclosure.

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Segment Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2013 segment	Nov. 30, 2012	May 31, 2013
Disclosures related to operating segments
Number of operating segments (segment)			4
Revenue	$ 1,143,753	$ 1,060,386	$ 2,264,096	$ 2,111,711
Income (loss) before income taxes	136,571	122,878	260,186	245,651
Total assets	4,365,398	4,222,682	4,365,398	4,222,682	4,345,632
Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products
Disclosures related to operating segments
Revenue	804,316	755,839	1,597,182	1,510,682
Income (loss) before income taxes	126,070	116,051	243,463	232,958
Total assets	2,838,831	2,818,507	2,838,831	2,818,507
Uniform Direct Sales
Disclosures related to operating segments
Revenue	121,883	110,203	229,345	210,482
Income (loss) before income taxes	13,864	10,404	22,545	19,145
Total assets	159,465	143,880	159,465	143,880
First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection
Disclosures related to operating segments
Revenue	124,585	111,513	250,460	222,354
Income (loss) before income taxes	10,585	9,654	22,031	18,675
Total assets	418,787	393,429	418,787	393,429
Document Management
Disclosures related to operating segments
Revenue	92,969	82,831	187,109	168,193
Income (loss) before income taxes	2,453	2,914	5,003	7,539
Total assets	634,825	590,517	634,825	590,517
Corporate
Disclosures related to operating segments
Revenue	0	0	0	0
Income (loss) before income taxes	(16,401)	(16,145)	(32,856)	(32,666)
Total assets	$ 313,490	$ 276,349	$ 313,490	$ 276,349

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Fair Value Measurements (Financial Instruments on a Recurring Basis) (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	May 31, 2013
Level 1
Fair value on a recurring basis
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 309,334	$ 352,273
Accounts receivable, net		0
Total assets at fair value	309,334	352,273
Current accrued liabilities	0
Total liabilities at fair value	0
Level 1 | Canadian treasury securities
Fair value on a recurring basis
Marketable securities	0
Level 1 | U.S. municipal bonds
Fair value on a recurring basis
Marketable securities		0
Level 2
Fair value on a recurring basis
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Accounts receivable, net		39
Total assets at fair value	4,156	5,719
Current accrued liabilities	237
Total liabilities at fair value	237
Level 2 | Canadian treasury securities
Fair value on a recurring basis
Marketable securities	4,156
Level 2 | U.S. municipal bonds
Fair value on a recurring basis
Marketable securities		5,680
Level 3
Fair value on a recurring basis
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Accounts receivable, net		0
Total assets at fair value	0	0
Current accrued liabilities	0
Total liabilities at fair value	0
Level 3 | Canadian treasury securities
Fair value on a recurring basis
Marketable securities	0
Level 3 | U.S. municipal bonds
Fair value on a recurring basis
Marketable securities		0
Fair Value
Fair value on a recurring basis
Cash and cash equivalents	309,334	352,273
Accounts receivable, net		39
Total assets at fair value	313,490	357,992
Current accrued liabilities	237
Total liabilities at fair value	237
Fair Value | Canadian treasury securities
Fair value on a recurring basis
Marketable securities	4,156
Fair Value | U.S. municipal bonds
Fair value on a recurring basis
Marketable securities		$ 5,680

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Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets (Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of June 1, 2013	$ 1,517,560
Goodwill acquired	13,703
Foreign currency translation	1,698
Balance as of November 30, 2013	1,532,961
Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of June 1, 2013	944,325
Goodwill acquired	0
Foreign currency translation	(406)
Balance as of November 30, 2013	943,919
Uniform Direct Sales
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of June 1, 2013	23,942
Goodwill acquired	0
Foreign currency translation	(12)
Balance as of November 30, 2013	23,930
First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of June 1, 2013	216,989
Goodwill acquired	4,866
Foreign currency translation	0
Balance as of November 30, 2013	221,855
Document Management
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of June 1, 2013	332,304
Goodwill acquired	8,837
Foreign currency translation	2,116
Balance as of November 30, 2013	$ 343,257

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Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2013	May 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits, period increase (decrease)	$ 400,000	$ 600,000
Unrecognized tax benefits, decrease in accrued interest	100,000	0
Unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by approximately	600,000	600,000
Balance sheet reclass, change in tax regulations			$ 33,600,000

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Supplemental Guarantor Information (Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	May 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	May 31, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 309,334	$ 352,273	$ 242,487	$ 339,825
Marketable securities	4,156	5,680
Accounts receivable, net	520,523	496,049
Inventories, net	249,486	240,440
Uniforms and other rental items in service	508,669	496,752
Income taxes, current	0	9,102
Deferred tax asset (liability)	0	0
Prepaid expenses	26,614	24,530
Total current assets	1,618,782	1,624,826
Property and equipment, at cost, net	988,897	986,703
Goodwill	1,532,961	1,517,560
Service contracts, net	88,394	92,153
Other assets, net	136,364	124,390
Total assets	4,365,398	4,345,632	4,222,682
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	103,242	121,029
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	58,649	78,050
Accrued liabilities	360,627	271,821
Income taxes, current	4,238	0
Deferred tax liability	87,091	77,169
Long-term debt due within one year	714	8,187
Total current liabilities	614,561	556,256
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt due after one year	1,300,615	1,300,979
Deferred income taxes	210,187	210,483
Accrued liabilities	92,063	76,422
Total long-term liabilities	1,602,865	1,587,884
Total shareholders’ equity	2,147,972	2,201,492
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	4,365,398	4,345,632
Cintas Corporation
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Marketable securities	0	0
Accounts receivable, net	0	0
Inventories, net	0	0
Uniforms and other rental items in service	0	0
Income taxes, current	0	0
Deferred tax asset (liability)	0	0
Prepaid expenses	0	0
Total current assets	0	0
Property and equipment, at cost, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Service contracts, net	0	0
Other assets, net	1,642,439	1,698,122
Total assets	1,642,439	1,698,122
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	(465,247)	(465,247)
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	0	0
Accrued liabilities	0	0
Income taxes, current	0
Deferred tax liability	0	0
Long-term debt due within one year	0	0
Total current liabilities	(465,247)	(465,247)
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt due after one year	0	0
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Accrued liabilities	0	0
Total long-term liabilities	0	0
Total shareholders’ equity	2,107,686	2,163,369
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	1,642,439	1,698,122
Corp. 2
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	69,393	54,511	45,036	58,737
Marketable securities	0	0
Accounts receivable, net	373,929	355,429
Inventories, net	216,588	201,260
Uniforms and other rental items in service	374,341	363,662
Income taxes, current	0	4,172
Deferred tax asset (liability)	522	534
Prepaid expenses	6,994	7,450
Total current assets	1,041,767	987,018
Property and equipment, at cost, net	633,412	631,480
Goodwill	0	0
Service contracts, net	82,847	88,157
Other assets, net	1,627,184	1,627,505
Total assets	3,385,210	3,334,160
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	(595,836)	(561,454)
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	41,288	54,591
Accrued liabilities	67,916	67,490
Income taxes, current	8,987
Deferred tax liability	0	0
Long-term debt due within one year	984	8,436
Total current liabilities	(476,661)	(430,937)
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt due after one year	1,309,750	1,310,384
Deferred income taxes	(6)	(6)
Accrued liabilities	0	0
Total long-term liabilities	1,309,744	1,310,378
Total shareholders’ equity	2,552,127	2,454,719
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	3,385,210	3,334,160
Subsidiary Guarantors
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	210,433	247,070	167,453	229,287
Marketable securities	0	5,680
Accounts receivable, net	100,455	96,569
Inventories, net	20,080	25,584
Uniforms and other rental items in service	114,913	113,024
Income taxes, current	(2,349)	3,437
Deferred tax asset (liability)	(522)	(534)
Prepaid expenses	16,054	12,909
Total current assets	459,064	503,739
Property and equipment, at cost, net	249,859	259,586
Goodwill	1,454,848	1,449,445
Service contracts, net	104	166
Other assets, net	2,874,230	2,698,197
Total assets	5,038,105	4,911,133
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	1,099,424	1,084,986
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	12,425	17,642
Accrued liabilities	281,526	193,261
Income taxes, current	(4,749)
Deferred tax liability	78,229	68,231
Long-term debt due within one year	(270)	(249)
Total current liabilities	1,466,585	1,363,871
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt due after one year	(9,883)	(11,020)
Deferred income taxes	215,929	216,368
Accrued liabilities	91,022	75,571
Total long-term liabilities	297,068	280,919
Total shareholders’ equity	3,274,452	3,266,343
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	5,038,105	4,911,133
Non-Guarantors
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	29,508	50,692	29,998	51,801
Marketable securities	4,156	0
Accounts receivable, net	46,139	44,051
Inventories, net	9,677	10,342
Uniforms and other rental items in service	39,148	38,917
Income taxes, current	2,349	1,493
Deferred tax asset (liability)	0	0
Prepaid expenses	3,566	4,171
Total current assets	134,543	149,666
Property and equipment, at cost, net	105,626	95,637
Goodwill	78,113	68,115
Service contracts, net	5,443	3,830
Other assets, net	794,512	768,903
Total assets	1,118,237	1,086,151
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	26,885	24,728
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	4,936	5,817
Accrued liabilities	11,185	11,837
Income taxes, current	0
Deferred tax liability	8,862	8,938
Long-term debt due within one year	0	0
Total current liabilities	51,868	51,320
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt due after one year	748	848
Deferred income taxes	(5,736)	(5,879)
Accrued liabilities	1,041	851
Total long-term liabilities	(3,947)	(4,180)
Total shareholders’ equity	1,070,316	1,039,011
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	1,118,237	1,086,151
Eliminations
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Marketable securities	0	0
Accounts receivable, net	0	0
Inventories, net	3,141	3,254
Uniforms and other rental items in service	(19,733)	(18,851)
Income taxes, current	0	0
Deferred tax asset (liability)	0	0
Prepaid expenses	0	0
Total current assets	(16,592)	(15,597)
Property and equipment, at cost, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Service contracts, net	0	0
Other assets, net	(6,802,001)	(6,668,337)
Total assets	(6,818,593)	(6,683,934)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	38,016	38,016
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	0	0
Accrued liabilities	0	(767)
Income taxes, current	0
Deferred tax liability	0	0
Long-term debt due within one year	0	0
Total current liabilities	38,016	37,249
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt due after one year	0	767
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Accrued liabilities	0	0
Total long-term liabilities	0	767
Total shareholders’ equity	(6,856,609)	(6,721,950)
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ (6,818,593)	$ (6,683,934)

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Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended					6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013		Aug. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012		Nov. 30, 2013		Nov. 30, 2012
Net income	$ 84,862			$ 78,027		$ 162,616		$ 154,760
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	2,040			1,675		1,394		8,692
Change in fair value of derivatives	(189)	[1]		0	[1]	(189)	[1]	(151)	[1]
Amortization of interest rate lock agreements	488	[2]		488	[2]	976	[2]	976	[2]
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities	(4)	[3]		(10)	[3]	(18)	[3]	(12)	[3]
Other comprehensive income	2,335		(172)	2,153		2,163		9,505
Comprehensive income	$ 87,197			$ 80,180		$ 164,779		$ 164,265

[1] Net of less than $0.1 million of tax expense for the three months ended November 30, 2013. Net of less than $0.1 million of tax expense for the six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012.

[2] Net of $0.3 million of tax benefit for the three months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012. Net of $0.6 million of tax benefit for the six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012.

[3] Net of less than $0.1 million of tax expense and $0.1 million of tax benefit for the three months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Net of less than $0.1 million of tax expense and $0.1 million of tax benefit for the six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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Income Taxes

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

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 three months ended November 30, 2013, unrecognized tax benefits increased by approximately $0.4 million and accrued interest increased by approximately $0.1 million. During the six months ended November 30, 2013, unrecognized tax benefits increased by approximately $0.6 million and there was no change in accrued interest.

All U.S. federal income tax returns are closed to audit through fiscal 2010.  Cintas is currently in advanced stages of various audits in certain foreign jurisdictions and certain domestic states. The years under audit cover fiscal years back to 2005.  Based on the resolution of the various audits and changes in tax law, it is reasonably possible that the balance of unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by $0.6 million for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2014.

On September 13, 2013, the Internal Revenue Service released final tangible property regulations under Sections 162(a) and 263(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (Code), regarding the deduction and capitalization of expenditures related to tangible property. The final regulations replace temporary regulations that were issued in December 2011. Also released were proposed regulations under Section 168 of the Code regarding dispositions of tangible property. These final and proposed regulations will be effective for Cintas' fiscal year ending May 31, 2015. Early adoption is available, and, as such, Cintas elected early adoption of the regulations on specific assets (material and supplies) resulting in a gross balance sheet reclassification of $33.6 million in fiscal 2013 between unrecognized tax benefits and the tax deferred (i.e., between long-term accrued liabilities and current deferred taxes on the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet). Transition guidance providing the procedural rules to comply with such regulations is expected to be released in the near term. Cintas continues to review the regulations, but does not believe there will be a material impact on Cintas' consolidated financial statements when they are fully adopted.

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Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	May 31, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 309,334	$ 352,273
Marketable securities	4,156	5,680
Accounts receivable, net	520,523	496,049
Inventories, net	249,486	240,440
Uniforms and other rental items in service	508,669	496,752
Income taxes, current	0	9,102
Prepaid expenses	26,614	24,530
Total current assets	1,618,782	1,624,826
Property and equipment, at cost, net	988,897	986,703
Goodwill	1,532,961	1,517,560
Service contracts, net	88,394	92,153
Other assets, net	136,364	124,390
Total assets	4,365,398	4,345,632
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	103,242	121,029
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	58,649	78,050
Accrued liabilities	360,627	271,821
Income taxes, current	4,238	0
Deferred tax liability	87,091	77,169
Long-term debt due within one year	714	8,187
Total current liabilities	614,561	556,256
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt due after one year	1,300,615	1,300,979
Deferred income taxes	210,187	210,483
Accrued liabilities	92,063	76,422
Total long-term liabilities	1,602,865	1,587,884
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, no par value: 100,000 shares authorized, none outstanding	0	0
Common stock, no par value: 425,000,000 shares authorized, FY 2014: 175,698,922 issued and 119,817,004 outstanding; FY 2013: 174,786,010 issued and 122,281,507 outstanding	225,372	186,332
Paid-in capital	110,003	109,822
Retained earnings	3,787,067	3,717,771
Treasury stock: FY 2014: 55,881,918 shares; FY 2013: 52,504,503 shares	(2,014,756)	(1,850,556)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	40,286	38,123
Total shareholders’ equity	2,147,972	2,201,492
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 4,365,398	$ 4,345,632

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Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
Revenue:
Rental uniforms and ancillary products	$ 804,316	$ 755,839	$ 1,597,182	$ 1,510,682
Other services	339,437	304,547	666,914	601,029
Total revenue	1,143,753	1,060,386	2,264,096	2,111,711
Costs and expenses:
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	459,112	438,902	913,843	867,050
Cost of other services	207,722	189,448	407,354	366,750
Selling and administrative expenses	323,947	293,013	649,857	599,594
Operating income	152,972	139,023	293,042	278,317
Interest income	(84)	(149)	(152)	(226)
Interest expense	16,485	16,294	33,008	32,892
Income before income taxes	136,571	122,878	260,186	245,651
Income taxes	51,709	44,851	97,570	90,891
Net income	$ 84,862	$ 78,027	$ 162,616	$ 154,760
Basic earnings per share (dollars per share)	$ 0.71	$ 0.63	$ 1.34	$ 1.24
Diluted earnings per share (dollars per share)	$ 0.70	$ 0.63	$ 1.33	$ 1.23
Common stock, dividends per share (dollars per share)	$ 0.77	$ 0.64	$ 0.77	$ 0.64

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Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	May 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Amortized cost basis, marketable securities	$ 4.2	$ 5.7

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Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets [Abstract]

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by operating segment

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and service contracts for the six months endedNovember 30, 2013, by operating segment, are as follows:

Goodwill (in thousands)	Rental Uniforms & Ancillary Products			Uniform Direct Sales			First Aid, Safety & Fire Protection		Document Management		Total
Balance as of June 1, 2013	$	944,325		$	23,942		$	216,989	$	332,304	$	1,517,560
Goodwill acquired	—			—			4,866		8,837		13,703
Foreign currency translation	(406		)	(12		)	—		2,116		1,698
Balance as of November 30, 2013	$	943,919		$	23,930		$	221,855	$	343,257	$	1,532,961

Changes in the carrying amount of service contracts by operating segment

Service Contracts (in thousands)	Rental Uniforms & Ancillary Products			Uniform Direct Sales		First Aid, Safety & Fire Protection			Document Management			Total
Balance as of June 1, 2013	$	23,135		$	—	$	32,811		$	36,207		$	92,153
Service contracts acquired	—			—		2,926			3,679			6,605
Service contracts amortization	(2,994		)	—		(4,088		)	(3,745		)	(10,827		)
Foreign currency translation	(2		)	—		—			465			463
Balance as of November 30, 2013	$	20,139		$	—	$	31,649		$	36,606		$	88,394

Information regarding service contracts and other assets

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

	As of November 30, 2013
(In thousands)	Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Service contracts	$	426,982	$	338,588	$	88,394
Noncompete and consulting agreements	$	79,025	$	74,351	$	4,674
Investments (1)	113,239		—		113,239
Other	23,949		5,498		18,451
Total	$	216,213	$	79,849	$	136,364

	As of May 31, 2013
(In thousands)	Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Service contracts	$	420,499	$	328,346	$	92,153
Noncompete and consulting agreements	$	77,863	$	72,970	$	4,893
Investments (1)	101,525		—		101,525
Other	22,711		4,739		17,972
Total	$	202,099	$	77,709	$	124,390

⁽¹⁾      Investments at November 30, 2013, include the cash surrender value of insurance policies of $83.7 million, equity method investments of $28.6 million and cost method investments of $0.9 million.  Investments at May 31, 2013, include the cash surrender value of insurance policies of $73.0 million, equity method investments of $27.6 million and cost method investments of $0.9 million. During the second quarter of fiscal 2013, Cintas sold stock of an equity method investment for a gain of $8.5 million.

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Supplemental Guarantor Information (Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended					6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013		Aug. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012		Nov. 30, 2013		Nov. 30, 2012
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Net income	$ 84,862			$ 78,027		$ 162,616		$ 154,760
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	2,040			1,675		1,394		8,692
Change in fair value of derivatives	(189)	[1]		0	[1]	(189)	[1]	(151)	[1]
Amortization of interest rate lock agreements	488	[2]		488	[2]	976	[2]	976	[2]
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities	(4)	[3]		(10)	[3]	(18)	[3]	(12)	[3]
Other comprehensive income	2,335		(172)	2,153		2,163		9,505
Comprehensive income	87,197			80,180		164,779		164,265
Cintas Corporation
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Net income	84,862			78,027		162,616		154,760
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0			0		0		0
Change in fair value of derivatives	0			0				0
Amortization of interest rate lock agreements	0			0		0		0
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities	0			0		0		0
Other comprehensive income	0			0		0		0
Comprehensive income	84,862			78,027		162,616		154,760
Corp. 2
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Net income	25,272			26,971		50,953		50,563
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(2)			(1)		5		7
Change in fair value of derivatives	0			0				(151)
Amortization of interest rate lock agreements	488			488		976		976
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities	0			0		0		0
Other comprehensive income	486			487		792		832
Comprehensive income	25,758			27,458		51,745		51,395
Subsidiary Guarantors
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Net income	56,722			53,226		107,679		103,498
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0			0		0		0
Change in fair value of derivatives	0			0				0
Amortization of interest rate lock agreements	0			0		0		0
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities	0			(7)		(13)		(7)
Other comprehensive income	0			(7)		(13)		(7)
Comprehensive income	56,722			53,219		107,666		103,491
Non-Guarantors
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Net income	3,272			2,407		19,666		5,939
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	2,042			1,676		1,389		8,685
Change in fair value of derivatives	(189)			0				0
Amortization of interest rate lock agreements	0			0		0		0
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities	(4)			(3)		(5)		(5)
Other comprehensive income	1,849			1,673		1,384		8,680
Comprehensive income	5,121			4,080		21,050		14,619
Eliminations
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Net income	(85,266)			(82,604)		(178,298)		(160,000)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0			0		0		0
Change in fair value of derivatives	0			0				0
Amortization of interest rate lock agreements	0			0		0		0
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities	0			0		0		0
Other comprehensive income	0			0		0		0
Comprehensive income	$ (85,266)			$ (82,604)		$ (178,298)		$ (160,000)

[1] Net of less than $0.1 million of tax expense for the three months ended November 30, 2013. Net of less than $0.1 million of tax expense for the six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012.

[2] Net of $0.3 million of tax benefit for the three months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012. Net of $0.6 million of tax benefit for the six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012.

[3] Net of less than $0.1 million of tax expense and $0.1 million of tax benefit for the three months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Net of less than $0.1 million of tax expense and $0.1 million of tax benefit for the six months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 37,951	$ 38,123		$ 38,123
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	1,847	(660)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	488	488
Other comprehensive income	2,335	(172)	2,153	2,163	9,505
Ending balance	40,286	37,951		40,286
Foreign Currency
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	50,666	51,312		51,312
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	2,040	(646)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0
Other comprehensive income	2,040	(646)
Ending balance	52,706	50,666		52,706
Unrealized Loss on Derivatives
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(13,851)	(14,339)		(14,339)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(189)	0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	488	488
Other comprehensive income	299	488
Ending balance	(13,552)	(13,851)		(13,552)
Other
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	1,136	1,150		1,150
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(4)	(14)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0
Other comprehensive income	(4)	(14)
Ending balance	$ 1,132	$ 1,136		$ 1,132

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Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets [Abstract]
Gain on sale of equity method investment		$ 8,500,000
Amortization expense	5,900,000	5,900,000	11,741,000	11,973,000
Estimated amortization expense, year one	22,800,000		22,800,000
Estimated amortization expense, year two	20,000,000		20,000,000
Estimated amortization expense, year three	14,800,000		14,800,000
Estimated amortization expense, year four	9,600,000		9,600,000
Estimated amortization expense, year five	8,400,000		8,400,000
Cost method investments, losses due to impairment	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

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Debt, Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended					0 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	May 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2013 Unsecured Debt	May 31, 2013 Unsecured Debt	Jun. 02, 2012 Notes Due 2012 Senior Notes	Jun. 05, 2012 Notes Due 2022 Senior Notes	Nov. 30, 2013 Current accrued liabilities	May 31, 2013 Accounts receivable, net
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long-term debt, carrying amount						$ 1,301,300,000	$ 1,309,200,000
Long-term debt, fair value						1,386,600,000	1,447,100,000
Commercial paper program availability	300,000,000		300,000,000
Revolving credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity with accordion feature	450,000,000		450,000,000
Revolving credit facility amount outstanding	0		0		0
Repayment of senior note debt			7,837,000	225,312,000				225,000,000
Senior notes, stated interest rate								6.00%	3.25%
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt			0	250,000,000					250,000,000
Amortization of interest rate lock agreements	500,000	500,000	1,000,000	1,000,000
Foreign currency derivatives (less than $0.1 million as of May 31, 2013)										$ (200,000)	$ 100,000

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Debt, Derivatives and Hedging Activities

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Debt, Derivatives and Hedging Activities [Abstract]

Debt, Derivatives and Hedging Activities

Debt, Derivatives and Hedging Activities

Cintas' senior notes are recorded at cost. The fair value is estimated using Level 2 inputs based on Cintas' current incremental borrowing rate for similar types of borrowing arrangements, which is similar to the market approach. The carrying value and fair value of Cintas' long-term debt as of November 30, 2013 were $1,301.3 million and $1,386.6 million, respectively, and as of May 31, 2013 were $1,309.2 million and $1,447.1 million, respectively.

Cintas’ commercial paper program has a capacity of $300.0 million that is fully supported by a backup revolving credit facility through a credit agreement with its banking group.  This revolving credit facility has an accordion feature that allows for a maximum borrowing capacity of $450.0 million and has a maturity date of October 6, 2016.  No commercial paper or borrowings on our revolving credit facility were outstanding at November 30, 2013 or May 31, 2013.

On June 1, 2012, Cintas repaid at maturity $225.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.00% senior notes due 2012. On June 5, 2012, Cintas issued $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due June 1, 2022. These senior notes bear interest at a rate of 3.25% paid semi-annually beginning December 1, 2012.

Cintas used interest rate lock agreements to hedge against movements in the treasury rates at the time Cintas issued its senior notes in fiscal 2007, fiscal 2008, fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2013.  The amortization of the cash flow hedges resulted in an increase to other comprehensive income of $0.5 million for the three months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012 and $1.0 million for the six months endedNovember 30, 2013 and 2012.

To hedge the exposure of movements in the foreign currency rates, Cintas may use foreign currency hedges. These hedges 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. Cintas had foreign currency forward contracts included in current accrued liabilities of $0.2 million as of November 30, 2013. As of May 31, 2013, there were less than $0.1 million of foreign currency forward contracts included in accounts receivable, net.

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 consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) and interest coverage ratios. Cross-default provisions exist between certain debt instruments.  Cintas is in compliance with all of the significant debt covenants for all periods presented. 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.

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Earnings Per Share (Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
Basic Earnings per Share
Net income	$ 84,862	$ 78,027	$ 162,616	$ 154,760
Less dividends to:
Dividends	93,320	79,744	93,320	79,744
Undistributed net (loss) income	(8,458)	(1,717)	69,296	75,016
Less: net (loss) income allocated to participating unvested securities	(59)	(8)	482	409
Net (loss) income available to common shareholders	(8,399)	(1,709)	68,814	74,607
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding (shares)	119,907	124,185	121,025	125,153
Basic earnings per common share:
Total common shares, basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.71	$ 0.63	$ 1.34	$ 1.24
Diluted Earnings per Share
Net income	84,862	78,027	162,616	154,760
Less dividends to:
Dividends	93,320	79,744	93,320	79,744
Undistributed net (loss) income	(8,458)	(1,717)	69,296	75,016
Less: net (loss) income allocated to participating unvested securities	(59)	(8)	482	409
Net (loss) income available to common shareholders	(8,399)	(1,709)	68,814	74,607
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding (shares)	119,907	124,185	121,025	125,153
Effect of dilutive securities - employee stock options (shares)	1,143	424	991	388
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (shares)	121,050	124,609	122,016	125,541
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Total common shares, diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.70	$ 0.63	$ 1.33	$ 1.23
Common Stock
Less dividends to:
Dividends	92,229	78,866	92,229	78,866
Basic earnings per common share:
Earnings per share, basic - distributed earnings (in dollars per share)	$ 0.77	$ 0.64	$ 0.77	$ 0.64
Earnings per share, basic - undistributed earnings (in dollars per share)	$ (0.06)	$ (0.01)	$ 0.57	$ 0.60
Total common shares, basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.71	$ 0.63	$ 1.34	$ 1.24
Less dividends to:
Dividends	92,229	78,866	92,229	78,866
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Earnings per share, diluted - distributed earnings (in dollars per share)	$ 0.77	$ 0.64	$ 0.77	$ 0.64
Earnings per share, diluted - undistributed earnings (in dollars per share)	$ (0.07)	$ (0.01)	$ 0.56	$ 0.59
Total common shares, diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.70	$ 0.63	$ 1.33	$ 1.23
Nonvested Stock
Less dividends to:
Dividends	1,091	878	1,091	878
Basic earnings per common share:
Earnings per share, basic - distributed earnings (in dollars per share)	$ 0.77	$ 0.64	$ 0.77	$ 0.64
Earnings per share, basic - undistributed earnings (in dollars per share)	$ (0.06)	$ (0.01)	$ 0.57	$ 0.60
Total common shares, basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.71	$ 0.63	$ 1.34	$ 1.24
Less dividends to:
Dividends	$ 1,091	$ 878	$ 1,091	$ 878
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Earnings per share, diluted - distributed earnings (in dollars per share)	$ 0.77	$ 0.64	$ 0.77	$ 0.64
Earnings per share, diluted - undistributed earnings (in dollars per share)	$ (0.07)	$ (0.01)	$ 0.56	$ 0.59
Total common shares, diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.70	$ 0.63	$ 1.33	$ 1.23

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Supplemental Guarantor Information (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term notes	$ 1,300.0

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Equity [Abstract]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following table summarizes the changes in the accumulated balances for each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

(In thousands)	Foreign Currency			Unrealized Loss on Derivatives			Other			Total
Balance at June 1, 2013	$	51,312		$	(14,339	)	$	1,150		$	38,123
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(646		)	—			(14		)	(660		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			488			—			488
Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income	(646		)	488			(14		)	(172		)
Balance at August 31, 2013	$	50,666		$	(13,851	)	$	1,136		$	37,951
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	2,040			(189		)	(4		)	1,847
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			488			—			488
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	2,040			299			(4		)	2,335
Balance at November 30, 2013	$	52,706		$	(13,552	)	$	1,132		$	40,286

The following table summarizes the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):

Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)						Affected Line in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income
(In thousands)	Three Months Ended November 30, 2013			Six Months Ended November 30, 2013
Amortization of interest rate locks	$	(783	)	$	(1,565	)	Interest expense
Tax benefit	295			589			Income taxes
Amortization of interest rate locks, net of tax	$	(488	)	$	(976	)	Net of tax

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Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets [Abstract]

Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets

Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and service contracts for the six months endedNovember 30, 2013, by operating segment, are as follows:

Goodwill (in thousands)	Rental Uniforms & Ancillary Products			Uniform Direct Sales			First Aid, Safety & Fire Protection		Document Management		Total
Balance as of June 1, 2013	$	944,325		$	23,942		$	216,989	$	332,304	$	1,517,560
Goodwill acquired	—			—			4,866		8,837		13,703
Foreign currency translation	(406		)	(12		)	—		2,116		1,698
Balance as of November 30, 2013	$	943,919		$	23,930		$	221,855	$	343,257	$	1,532,961

Service Contracts (in thousands)	Rental Uniforms & Ancillary Products			Uniform Direct Sales		First Aid, Safety & Fire Protection			Document Management			Total
Balance as of June 1, 2013	$	23,135		$	—	$	32,811		$	36,207		$	92,153
Service contracts acquired	—			—		2,926			3,679			6,605
Service contracts amortization	(2,994		)	—		(4,088		)	(3,745		)	(10,827		)
Foreign currency translation	(2		)	—		—			465			463
Balance as of November 30, 2013	$	20,139		$	—	$	31,649		$	36,606		$	88,394

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

	As of November 30, 2013
(In thousands)	Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Service contracts	$	426,982	$	338,588	$	88,394
Noncompete and consulting agreements	$	79,025	$	74,351	$	4,674
Investments (1)	113,239		—		113,239
Other	23,949		5,498		18,451
Total	$	216,213	$	79,849	$	136,364

	As of May 31, 2013
(In thousands)	Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Service contracts	$	420,499	$	328,346	$	92,153
Noncompete and consulting agreements	$	77,863	$	72,970	$	4,893
Investments (1)	101,525		—		101,525
Other	22,711		4,739		17,972
Total	$	202,099	$	77,709	$	124,390

⁽¹⁾      Investments at November 30, 2013, include the cash surrender value of insurance policies of $83.7 million, equity method investments of $28.6 million and cost method investments of $0.9 million.  Investments at May 31, 2013, include the cash surrender value of insurance policies of $73.0 million, equity method investments of $27.6 million and cost method investments of $0.9 million. During the second quarter of fiscal 2013, Cintas sold stock of an equity method investment for a gain of $8.5 million.

Amortization expense was $5.9 million for the three months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012. Amortization expense was $11.7 million and $12.0 million for the six months endedNovember 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  Estimated amortization expense, excluding any future acquisitions, for each of the next five full fiscal years is $22.8 million, $20.0 million, $14.8 million, $9.6 million and $8.4 million, respectively.

Investments recorded using the cost method are evaluated for impairment on an annual basis or when indicators of impairment are identified.  For the three and six months endedNovember 30, 2013 and 2012, no impairment losses were recognized.

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Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 162,616	$ 154,760
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	85,180	81,321
Amortization of intangible assets	11,741	11,973
Stock-based compensation	14,624	11,084
Deferred income taxes	9,299	23,351
Change in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:
Accounts receivable, net	(23,755)	(24,528)
Inventories, net	(9,232)	15,460
Uniforms and other rental items in service	(12,694)	(28,105)
Prepaid expenses	(1,776)	(202)
Accounts payable	(19,215)	23,019
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	(19,381)	(36,899)
Accrued liabilities	11,387	(4,570)
Income taxes payable	13,486	599
Net cash provided by operating activities	222,280	227,263
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(76,785)	(99,062)
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities	45,114	41,453
Purchase of marketable securities and investments	(55,413)	(80,054)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	(32,514)	(53,243)
Other, net	(929)	(673)
Net cash used in investing activities	(120,527)	(191,579)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt	0	250,000
Repayment of debt	(7,837)	(225,312)
Proceeds from exercise of stock-based compensation awards	21,311	2,357
Repurchase of common stock	(164,200)	(159,175)
Other, net	6,323	(2,476)
Net cash used in financing activities	(144,403)	(134,606)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(289)	1,584
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(42,939)	(97,338)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	352,273	339,825
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 309,334	$ 242,487

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Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets (Changes in Carrying Amount of Service Contracts) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013
Service contracts [Roll Forward]
Balance as of June 1, 2013	$ 92,153
Service contracts acquired	6,605
Service contracts amortization	(10,827)
Foreign currency translation	463
Balance as of November 30, 2013	88,394
Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products
Service contracts [Roll Forward]
Balance as of June 1, 2013	23,135
Service contracts acquired	0
Service contracts amortization	(2,994)
Foreign currency translation	(2)
Balance as of November 30, 2013	20,139
Uniform Direct Sales
Service contracts [Roll Forward]
Balance as of June 1, 2013	0
Service contracts acquired	0
Service contracts amortization	0
Foreign currency translation	0
Balance as of November 30, 2013	0
First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection
Service contracts [Roll Forward]
Balance as of June 1, 2013	32,811
Service contracts acquired	2,926
Service contracts amortization	(4,088)
Foreign currency translation	0
Balance as of November 30, 2013	31,649
Document Management
Service contracts [Roll Forward]
Balance as of June 1, 2013	36,207
Service contracts acquired	3,679
Service contracts amortization	(3,745)
Foreign currency translation	465
Balance as of November 30, 2013	$ 36,606

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New Accounting Pronouncements (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

New Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2013-02, "Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income." ASU 2013-02 requires an entity to present (either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes) the effects on the line items of net income of significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income if the item reclassified is required under GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For reclassification items not required under GAAP to be reclassified directly to net income in their entirety in the same reporting period, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures currently required under GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. ASU 2013-02 applies to all public and private companies that report items of other comprehensive income. ASU 2013-02 is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012, with prospective adoption required. The Company adopted ASU 2013-02 effective June 1, 2013. See Note 9 entitled Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) of "Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements" for details of required disclosure.

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Litigation and Other Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Litigation and Other Contingencies

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 consolidated financial position, consolidated results of operations or consolidated cash flows 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 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. In September 2010, the Court in Serrano dismissed all private individual claims and all claims of the EEOC and the 13 individuals it claimed to represent. The EEOC appealed the District Court's summary judgment decisions and various other rulings to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. On November 9, 2012, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the District Court's opinion and remanded the claims back to the District Court. On April 16, 2013, Cintas filed with the United States Supreme Court a Petition for a Writ of Certiorari seeking to review the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.On October 7, 2013, the Court denied Cintas’ Petition, thus remanding the claims back to the District Court consistent with the Sixth Circuit Court’s November 9, 2012 decision.

Cintas is a defendant in another purported class action lawsuit, Blanca Nelly Avalos, et al. v. Cintas Corporation (Avalos), which was filed 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. Following denial of class certification, the Court permitted the individual Avalos and Serrano plaintiffs to proceed separately. In the Avalos case, the Court dismissed the remaining claims of the individual plaintiffs who remained in that case after the denial of class certification. On May 11, 2010, Plaintiff Tanesha Davis, on behalf of all similarly situated plaintiffs in the Avalos case, filed a notice of appeal of the District Court's summary judgment order in the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. On May 30, 2013, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed the denial of class certification.

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, consolidated results of operations or consolidated cash flows 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.

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Earnings Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of basic and diluted earnings per share

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						Six Months Ended
(In thousands except per share data)	November 30, 2013			November 30, 2012			November 30, 2013		November 30, 2012
Basic Earnings per Share
Net income	$	84,862		$	78,027		$	162,616	$	154,760
Less dividends to:
Common shares	$	92,229		$	78,866		$	92,229	$	78,866
Unvested shares	1,091			878			1,091		878
Total dividends	$	93,320		$	79,744		$	93,320	$	79,744
Undistributed net (loss) income	$	(8,458	)	$	(1,717	)	$	69,296	$	75,016
Less: net (loss) income allocated to    participating unvested securities	(59		)	(8		)	482		409
Net (loss) income available to common    shareholders	$	(8,399	)	$	(1,709	)	$	68,814	$	74,607
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	119,907			124,185			121,025		125,153
Basic earnings per common share:
Common shares - distributed earnings	$	0.77		$	0.64		$	0.77	$	0.64
Common shares - undistributed earnings	(0.06		)	(0.01		)	0.57		0.60
Total common shares	$	0.71		$	0.63		$	1.34	$	1.24
Unvested shares - distributed earnings	$	0.77		$	0.64		$	0.77	$	0.64
Unvested shares - undistributed earnings	(0.06		)	(0.01		)	0.57		0.60
Total unvested shares	$	0.71		$	0.63		$	1.34	$	1.24

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
(In thousands except per share data)	November 30, 2013			November 30, 2012			November 30, 2013		November 30, 2012
Diluted Earnings per Share
Net income	$	84,862		$	78,027		$	162,616	$	154,760
Less dividends to:
Common shares	$	92,229		$	78,866		$	92,229	$	78,866
Unvested shares	1,091			878			1,091		878
Total dividends	$	93,320		$	79,744		$	93,320	$	79,744
Undistributed net (loss) income	$	(8,458	)	$	(1,717	)	$	69,296	$	75,016
Less: net (loss) income allocated to participating unvested securities	(59		)	(8		)	482		409
Net (loss) income available to common    shareholders	$	(8,399	)	$	(1,709	)	$	68,814	$	74,607
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	119,907			124,185			121,025		125,153
Effect of dilutive securities – employee stock options	1,143			424			991		388
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	121,050			124,609			122,016		125,541
Diluted earnings per share:
Common shares - distributed earnings	$	0.77		$	0.64		$	0.77	$	0.64
Common shares - undistributed earnings	(0.07		)	(0.01		)	0.56		0.59
Total common shares	$	0.70		$	0.63		$	1.33	$	1.23
Unvested shares - distributed earnings	$	0.77		$	0.64		$	0.77	$	0.64
Unvested shares - undistributed earnings	(0.07		)	(0.01		)	0.56		0.59
Total unvested shares	$	0.70		$	0.63		$	1.33	$	1.23

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Basis of Presentation (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Schedule of inventory

Inventory is comprised of the following amounts: 

(In thousands)	November 30, 2013		May 31, 2013
Raw materials	$	15,915	$	19,800
Work in process	14,941		17,353
Finished goods	218,630		203,287
	$	249,486	$	240,440

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Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	CINTAS CORP
Entity Central Index Key	0000723254
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Nov. 30, 2013
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--05-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		119,850,031
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of fair value of financial instruments measured on a recurring basis

These financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below: 

(In thousands)	As of November 30, 2013
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value
Cash and cash equivalents	$	309,334	$	—	$	—	$	309,334
Marketable securities:
Canadian treasury securities	—		4,156		—		4,156
Total assets at fair value	$	309,334	$	4,156	$	—	$	313,490
Current accrued liabilities	$	—	$	237	$	—	$	237
Total liabilities at fair value	$	—	$	237	$	—	$	237

(In thousands)	As of May 31, 2013
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value
Cash and cash equivalents	$	352,273	$	—	$	—	$	352,273
Marketable securities:
U.S. municipal bonds	—		5,680		—		5,680
Accounts receivable, net	—		39		—		39
Total assets at fair value	$	352,273	$	5,719	$	—	$	357,992