UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
April 2, 2008
UNIFIRST CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Massachusetts |
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1-8504 |
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04-2103460 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
68 Jonspin Road, Wilmington, Massachusetts 01887
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (978) 658-8888
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
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Item 2.02. |
Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
On April 2, 2008, UniFirst Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release ("Press Release") announcing financial results for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2008 which ended March 1, 2008. A copy of the Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information in this Item 2.02, including the exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose, including for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
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Item 9.01. |
Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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(d) Exhibits |
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EXHIBIT NO. |
DESCRIPTION |
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99 |
Press release of the Company dated April 2, 2008 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
UNIFIRST CORPORATION
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Date: April 2, 2008 |
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/s/ Ronald D. Croatti |
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Name: |
Ronald D. Croatti |
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Title: |
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President |
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By: |
/s/ John B. Bartlett |
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Name: |
John B. Bartlett |
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Title: |
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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By: |
/s/ Steven S. Sintros |
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Name: |
Steven S. Sintros |
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Title: |
Corporate Controller |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT NO. |
DESCRIPTION |
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99 |
Press release of the Company dated April 2, 2008 |