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UniFirst Declares Regular Cash Dividends; New $100 Million Share Repurchase Authorization

1. UniFirst declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.350 and $0.280. 2. Dividends are payable on June 27, 2025, to shareholders of record on June 6. 3. UniFirst authorized a new share repurchase program for $100 million. 4. Company remains a leader in uniform and workwear supply in North America. 5. The firm's growth includes over 300,000 customer locations and 16,000 employees.

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Why Bullish?

The declaration of dividends and share repurchase signals financial strength. Historical examples show that similar actions often lead to stock price appreciation.

How important is it?

The financial maneuvers signal shareholder value enhancement, which usually attracts investors. This aligns with UNF's growth trajectory in competitive markets.

Why Short Term?

Dividend announcements typically cause immediate positive market reactions. Share repurchase program may enhance stock value over the next few quarters.

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April 08, 2025 17:22 ET  | Source: UniFirst Corporation WILMINGTON, Mass., April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF) today declared regular quarterly cash dividends of $0.350 per share (35.0 cents) on the Company's Common Stock and $0.280 per share (28.0 cents) on the Company's Class B Common Stock. Both dividends are payable on June 27, 2025 to shareholders of record on June 6, 2025. UniFirst also announced today that its Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program allowing the Company to repurchase up to $100.0 million of its outstanding common shares, inclusive of the amount which remained available under the existing share repurchase program approved in October 2023. Repurchases made from time to time under the new program, if any, will be made in either the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchase will depend on a variety of factors, including economic and market conditions, the Company stock price, corporate liquidity requirements and priorities, applicable legal requirements and other factors. Headquartered in Wilmington, Mass., UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) is a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniform and workwear programs, facility service products, as well as first aid and safety supplies and services. Together with its subsidiaries, the Company also manages specialized garment programs for the cleanroom and nuclear industries. In addition to partnering with leading brands, UniFirst manufactures its own branded workwear, protective clothing, and floorcare products at its five company-owned ISO-9001-certified manufacturing facilities. With more than 270 service locations, over 300,000 customer locations, and 16,000-plus employee Team Partners, the Company outfits more than 2 million workers every day. For more information, contact UniFirst at 888-296-2740 or visit UniFirst.com. UniFirst Corporation 978-658-8888Contact: Shane O’Connor                 EVP and Chief Financial Officer

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