UNFMEDIUM SIGNALFINANCIAL10-K

UNF dramatically reduced its debt load by over 90% while simultaneously increasing cash reserves by 26%.

This substantial deleveraging represents a major improvement in UNF's financial flexibility and balance sheet strength, potentially freeing up significant cash flow previously allocated to debt service. The combination of reduced debt burden and higher cash position positions the company well for potential growth investments or shareholder returns.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

UNF's financial position strengthened considerably, with total debt declining from $111.4M to just $7.9M while cash and equivalents grew from $161.6M to $203.5M. This represents a fundamental shift toward a much more conservative capital structure with substantially reduced financial leverage. The company now maintains a strong liquidity position that should provide significant strategic flexibility going forward.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Total Debt
Balance Sheet
-92.9%
$111.4M→$7.9M

Debt reduced 92.9% — deleveraging strengthens balance sheet and reduces financial risk.

Cash & Equivalents
Balance Sheet
+26%
$161.6M→$203.5M

Cash grew 26% — improving liquidity position supports investment and shareholder returns.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2025-10-29
PRIOR — 2024-11-14
ADDED
Controls and Procedures 65 Management s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 66 Report of Ernst Young LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 68 Item 9B.
We design, manufacture, personalize, rent, clean, deliver, and sell a wide range of uniforms and protective clothing.
Our safety offerings also include fire protection services, such as inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire extinguishers and other fire safety equipment.
During the fiscal year ended August 30, 2025 ( fiscal 2025 ), we manufactured approximately 62% of the garments placed in service.
Prior to May 31, 2025, we organized our business into six operating segments: U.S.
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REMOVED
Controls and Procedures 73 Management s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 74 Report of Ernst Young LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 76 Item 9B.
At certain specialized facilities, like nuclear plants, we also decontaminate and clean work clothes and other items that may have been exposed to radioactive materials, and service special cleanroom protective wear and facilities.
During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2024 ( fiscal 2024 ), we manufactured approximately 65% of the garments placed in service.
During each of the past three years, no single customer in our Core Laundry Operations segment accounted for more than 10% of our revenues.
Our typical customers include automobile service centers and dealers, delivery services, food and general merchandise retailers, manufacturers, maintenance facilities, restaurants and food-related businesses, healthcare providers including vaccine manufacturers, business service providers, soft and durable goods wholesalers, transportation and warehousing companies, energy production and transmission operations, and many others who require employee clothing on the job for image, identification, protection and/or utility purposes.
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