DEFA14A: UniFirst Details Virtual 2026 Annual Meeting Access

UniFirst Corporation issues a supplement detailing virtual attendance and voting procedures for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on December 15, 2025.

Summary

• This filing is a supplement to the definitive proxy statement dated November 24, 2025, for UniFirst Corporation's 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
• The Annual Meeting will be held virtually and exclusively online on December 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
• Shareholders as of the Record Date of November 14, 2025, must pre-register by 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on December 14, 2025, to attend and participate.
• Pre-registration requires using a control number found on the proxy card or voting instruction form.
• Beneficial holders wishing to vote during the meeting must obtain a legal proxy from their broker, bank, or other nominee in advance.
• Online check-in for the virtual meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time on December 15, 2025.
• The Board of Directors unanimously recommends a vote FOR each of UniFirst's Director nominees (Steven S. Sintros and Joseph M. Nowicki) and FOR all other proposals.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing is a procedural supplement to a proxy statement, providing instructions for attending the virtual annual meeting. It contains no financial or operational updates to influence sentiment.

Future Outlook

NA

Management Comments

• The Board of Directors unanimously recommends a vote FOR each of UniFirst's Director nominees (Steven S. Sintros and Joseph M. Nowicki) on the WHITE proxy card.
• The Board of Directors unanimously recommends a vote in accordance with its recommendation on all other proposals.

Industry Context

This announcement is a standard procedural update for a publicly traded company holding its annual shareholder meeting virtually, a common practice across various industries, especially since the increase in remote operations.

Corporate Governance

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Provides essential instructions for participating in the virtual Annual Meeting, including pre-registration and voting procedures, ensuring their ability to exercise governance rights.

Next Steps

• Shareholders should pre-register for the virtual Annual Meeting by December 14, 2025.
• Shareholders should submit their voting instructions via the internet as soon as possible, or by signing, dating, and mailing their WHITE proxy card or voting instruction form.
• Shareholders should attend the virtual Annual Meeting on December 15, 2025.

Key Dates

Keywords

UniFirst, Proxy Statement, Annual Meeting, Shareholder Meeting, Corporate Governance, Voting, Virtual Meeting