Cintas (CTAS) 10-Q 9 Apr 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'CINTAS CORP	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000723254	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	28-Feb-14	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--05-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	120,192,562
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'

Consolidated_Condensed_Stateme

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013
Revenue:	'	'	'	'
Rental uniforms and ancillary products	$801,702	$748,887	$2,398,884	$2,259,569
Other services	328,535	326,787	995,449	927,816
Total revenue	1,130,237	1,075,674	3,394,333	3,187,385
Costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	450,086	434,809	1,363,929	1,301,859
Cost of other services	201,026	198,924	608,380	565,674
Selling and administrative expenses	328,963	308,918	978,820	908,512
Operating income	150,162	133,023	443,204	411,340
Interest income	-44	-132	-196	-358
Interest expense	16,418	16,302	49,426	49,194
Income before income taxes	133,788	116,853	393,974	362,504
Income taxes	49,186	42,148	146,756	133,039
Net income	$84,602	$74,705	$247,218	$229,465
Basic earnings per share (dollars per share)	$0.70	$0.60	$2.04	$1.84
Diluted earnings per share (dollars per share)	$0.69	$0.60	$2.02	$1.83
Common stock, dividends per share (dollars per share)	$0	$0	$0.77	$0.64

Consolidated_Condensed_Stateme1

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2014	Nov. 30, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	$84,602	'	'	$74,705	$247,218	$229,465
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-5,121	'	'	-8,173	-3,727	519
Change in fair value of derivatives	-102	'	'	-36	-291	-187
Amortization of interest rate lock agreements	488	'	'	488	1,464	1,464
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities	1	'	'	1	-17	-11
Other comprehensive (loss) income	-4,734	2,335	-172	-7,720	-2,571	1,785
Comprehensive income	$79,868	'	'	$66,985	$244,647	$231,250

Consolidated_Condensed_Balance

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $)	Feb. 28, 2014	31-May-13
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$348,859	$352,273
Marketable securities	4,840	5,680
Accounts receivable, net	529,668	496,049
Inventories, net	256,132	240,440
Uniforms and other rental items in service	498,649	496,752
Income taxes, current	0	9,102
Prepaid expenses	26,761	24,530
Total current assets	1,664,909	1,624,826
Property and equipment, at cost, net	981,197	986,703
Goodwill	1,532,568	1,517,560
Service contracts, net	83,972	92,153
Other assets, net	137,795	124,390
Total assets	4,400,441	4,345,632
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	117,336	121,029
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	80,109	78,050
Accrued liabilities	259,310	271,821
Income taxes, current	9,018	0
Deferred tax liability	86,396	77,169
Long-term debt due within one year	633	8,187
Total current liabilities	552,802	556,256
Long-term liabilities:	'	'
Long-term debt due after one year	1,300,523	1,300,979
Deferred income taxes	209,915	210,483
Accrued liabilities	93,168	76,422
Total long-term liabilities	1,603,606	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: 175,939,557 issued and 120,053,074 outstanding; FY 2013: 174,786,010 issued and 122,281,507 outstanding	233,927	186,332
Paid-in capital	117,897	109,822
Retained earnings	3,871,675	3,717,771
Treasury stock: FY 2014: 55,886,483 shares; FY 2013: 52,504,503 shares	-2,015,018	-1,850,556
Accumulated other comprehensive income	35,552	38,123
Total shareholders’ equity	2,244,033	2,201,492
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$4,400,441	$4,345,632

Consolidated_Condensed_Balance1

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Feb. 28, 2014	31-May-13
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)	175,939,557	174,786,010
Common stock, shares outstanding (shares)	120,053,074	122,281,507
Treasury stock, shares (shares)	55,886,483	52,504,503

Consolidated_Condensed_Stateme2

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$247,218	$229,465
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation	127,761	123,242
Amortization of intangible assets	17,524	17,884
Stock-based compensation	22,248	16,660
Deferred income taxes	8,733	31,905
Change in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	-34,024	-41,402
Inventories, net	-16,130	4,437
Uniforms and other rental items in service	-4,142	-28,803
Prepaid expenses	-1,892	9
Accounts payable	-7,037	13,475
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	2,219	-680
Accrued liabilities	5,025	-3,788
Income taxes payable	18,270	5,939
Net cash provided by operating activities	385,773	368,343
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Capital expenditures	-113,615	-151,799
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities	49,635	97,651
Purchase of marketable securities and investments	-63,335	-135,398
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	-32,965	-64,625
Other, net	-868	-662
Net cash used in investing activities	-161,148	-254,833
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of debt	0	250,000
Repayment of debt	-8,010	-225,472
Proceeds from exercise of stock-based compensation awards	29,286	7,156
Dividends paid	-93,314	-79,744
Repurchase of common stock	-164,462	-187,076
Other, net	10,339	-1,385
Net cash used in financing activities	-226,161	-236,521
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-1,878	656
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-3,414	-122,355
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	352,273	339,825
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$348,859	$217,470

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014
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)	February 28,		May 31,
		2014		2013
	Raw materials	$	16,476	$	19,800
	Work in process	14,256		17,353
	Finished goods	225,400		203,287
		$	256,132	$	240,440

New_Accounting_Pronouncements

New Accounting Pronouncements	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014
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.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014
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 February 28, 2014
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	348,859	$	—	$	—	$	348,859
	Marketable securities:
	Canadian treasury securities	—		4,840		—		4,840
	Total assets at fair value	$	348,859	$	4,840	$	—	$	353,699
	Current accrued liabilities	$	—	$	365	$	—	$	365
	Total liabilities at fair value	$	—	$	365	$	—	$	365
	(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 $4.8 million and $5.7 million as of February 28, 2014 and May 31, 2013, respectively. All outstanding marketable securities at February 28, 2014 and May 31, 2013 had contractual maturities due within one year.
	As of February 28, 2014, 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.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014
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				Nine Months Ended
	(In thousands except per share data)	February 28,		February 28,		February 28,		February 28,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Basic Earnings per Share
	Net income	$	84,602	$	74,705	$	247,218	$	229,465
	Less dividends to:
	Common shares	$	—	$	—	$	92,244	$	78,866
	Unvested shares	—		—		1,070		878
	Total dividends	$	—	$	—	$	93,314	$	79,744
	Undistributed net income	$	84,602	$	74,705	$	153,904	$	149,721
	Less: net income allocated to	685		517		1,237		1,048
	participating unvested securities
	Net income available to common	$	83,917	$	74,188	$	152,667	$	148,673
	shareholders
	Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	119,913		123,120		120,658		124,483
	Basic earnings per common share:
	Common shares - distributed earnings	$	0	$	0	$	0.77	$	0.64
	Common shares - undistributed earnings	0.7		0.6		1.27		1.2
	Total common shares	$	0.7	$	0.6	$	2.04	$	1.84
	Unvested shares - distributed earnings	$	0	$	0	$	0.77	$	0.64
	Unvested shares - undistributed earnings	0.7		0.6		1.27		1.2
	Total unvested shares	$	0.7	$	0.6	$	2.04	$	1.84
		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	(In thousands except per share data)	February 28,		February 28,		February 28,		February 28,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Diluted Earnings per Share
	Net income	$	84,602	$	74,705	$	247,218	$	229,465
	Less dividends to:
	Common shares	$	—	$	—	$	92,244	$	78,866
	Unvested shares	—		—		1,070		878
	Total dividends	$	—	$	—	$	93,314	$	79,744
	Undistributed net income	$	84,602	$	74,705	$	153,904	$	149,721
	Less: net income allocated to participating unvested securities	685		517		1,237		1,048
	Net income available to common	$	83,917	$	74,188	$	152,667	$	148,673
	shareholders
	Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	119,913		123,120		120,658		124,483
	Effect of dilutive securities – employee stock options	1,367		637		1,156		418
	Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	121,280		123,757		121,814		124,901
	Diluted earnings per share:
	Common shares - distributed earnings	$	0	$	0	$	0.77	$	0.64
	Common shares - undistributed earnings	0.69		0.6		1.25		1.19
	Total common shares	$	0.69	$	0.6	$	2.02	$	1.83
	Unvested shares - distributed earnings	$	0	$	0	$	0.77	$	0.64
	Unvested shares - undistributed earnings	0.69		0.6		1.25		1.19
	Total unvested shares	$	0.69	$	0.6	$	2.02	$	1.83
	For the three months ended February 28, 2014 and 2013, options granted to purchase 0.4 million and 0.6 million shares of Cintas common stock, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share. For the nine months ended February 28, 2014 and 2013, options granted to purchase 0.6 million and 0.8 million shares of Cintas common stock, respectively, 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 February 28, 2014, no shares of Cintas common stock were purchased. For the first nine months ended February 28, 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 February 28, 2014 through April 9, 2014, we did not purchase any shares of Cintas common stock. From the inception of the October 18, 2011 share buyback program through April 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 nine months ended February 28, 2014, Cintas acquired 0.1 million shares of Cintas common stock for employee payroll taxes due on restricted stock awards that vested during the nine months ended February 28, 2014. These shares were acquired at an average price of $48.20 per share for a total purchase price of $6.7 million. Of this total purchase price, $0.2 million occurred in the three months ended February 28, 2014.

Goodwill_Service_Contracts_and

Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014
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 nine months ended February 28, 2014, by operating segment, are as follows:
	Goodwill (in thousands)	Rental			Uniform			First Aid,			Document			Total
		Uniforms &			Direct			Safety &			Management
		Ancillary			Sales			Fire
		Products						Protection
	Balance as of June 1, 2013	$	944,325		$	23,942		$	216,989		$	332,304		$	1,517,560
	Goodwill acquired	—			—			4,866			8,808			13,674
	Foreign currency translation	(1,136		)	(53		)	—			2,523			1,334
	Balance as of February 28, 2014	$	943,189		$	23,889		$	221,855		$	343,635		$	1,532,568
	Service Contracts (in thousands)	Rental			Uniform			First Aid,			Document			Total
		Uniforms &			Direct			Safety &			Management
		Ancillary			Sales			Fire
		Products						Protection
	Balance as of June 1, 2013	$	23,135		$	—		$	32,811		$	36,207		$	92,153
	Service contracts acquired	—			—			2,926			4,432			7,358
	Service contracts amortization	(4,482		)	—			(6,094		)	(5,558		)	(16,134		)
	Foreign currency translation	(5		)	—			—			600			595
	Balance as of February 28, 2014	$	18,648		$	—		$	29,643		$	35,681		$	83,972
	Information regarding Cintas’ service contracts and other assets is as follows:
		As of February 28, 2014
	(In thousands)	Carrying Amount			Accumulated Amortization			Net
	Service contracts	$	426,788		$	342,816		$	83,972
	Noncompete and consulting agreements	$	79,009		$	74,856		$	4,153
	Investments (1)	115,809			—			115,809
	Other	23,705			5,872			17,833
	Total	$	218,523		$	80,728		$	137,795
		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 February 28, 2014, include the cash surrender value of insurance policies of $85.9 million, equity method investments of $29.1 million and cost method investments of $0.8 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 $5.8 million and $5.9 million for the three months ended February 28, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Amortization expense was $17.5 million and $17.9 million for the nine months ended February 28, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  Estimated amortization expense, excluding any future acquisitions, for each of the next five full fiscal years is $22.9 million, $20.1 million, $14.9 million, $9.7 million and $8.5 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 nine months ended February 28, 2014 and 2013, no impairment losses were recognized.

Debt_Derivatives_and_Hedging_A

Debt, Derivatives and Hedging Activities	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014
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 February 28, 2014 were $1,301.2 million and $1,414.2 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 February 28, 2014 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 February 28, 2014 and 2013 and $1.5 million for the nine months ended February 28, 2014 and 2013.
	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 $0.4 million as of February 28, 2014. 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.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014
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 February 28, 2014, unrecognized tax benefits decreased by approximately $0.2 million and accrued interest increased by approximately $0.2 million. During the nine months ended February 28, 2014, unrecognized tax benefits increased by approximately $0.4 million and accrued interest increased by approximately $0.2 million.
	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 $0.2 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 were recently released. 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.

Litigation_and_Other_Contingen

Litigation and Other Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014
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 was 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. On February 19, 2014, Plaintiff Tanesha Davis and Cintas filed a Stipulation of Dismissal of Entire Action with Prejudice and the United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan entered an Order for Dismissal with Prejudice on March 4, 2014.
	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.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014
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				Other			Total
						Loss on
						Derivatives
	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
	Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(5,121		)		(102		)		1			(5,222		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—				488				—			488
	Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income	(5,121		)		386				1			(4,734		)
	Balance at February 28, 2014	$	47,585			$	(13,166	)		$	1,133		$	35,552
	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 February 28, 2014				Nine Months Ended February 28, 2014
	Amortization of interest rate locks		$	(783	)		$	(2,348	)		Interest expense
	Tax benefit		295				884				Income taxes
	Amortization of interest rate locks, net of tax		$	(488	)		$	(1,464	)		Net of tax

Segment_Information

Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014
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		Uniform		First Aid,		Document		Corporate			Total
		Uniforms &		Direct		Safety &		Management
		Ancillary		Sales		Fire
		Products				Protection
	For the three months ended February 28, 2014
	Revenue	$	801,702	$	107,678	$	126,743	$	94,114	$	—		$	1,130,237
	Income (loss) before income taxes	$	128,382	$	9,254	$	10,654	$	1,872	$	(16,374	)	$	133,788
	For the three months ended February 28, 2013
	Revenue	$	748,887	$	126,129	$	112,878	$	87,780	$	—		$	1,075,674
	Income (loss) before income taxes	$	102,547	$	16,050	$	10,530	$	3,896	$	(16,170	)	$	116,853
	As of and for the nine months ended February 28, 2014
	Revenue	$	2,398,884	$	337,023	$	377,203	$	281,223	$	—		$	3,394,333
	Income (loss) before income taxes	$	371,845	$	31,799	$	32,685	$	6,875	$	(49,230	)	$	393,974
	Total assets	$	2,852,065	$	138,994	$	419,647	$	636,036	$	353,699		$	4,400,441
	As of and for the nine months ended February 28, 2013
	Revenue	$	2,259,569	$	336,611	$	335,232	$	255,973	$	—		$	3,187,385
	Income (loss) before income taxes	$	335,505	$	35,195	$	29,205	$	11,435	$	(48,836	)	$	362,504
	Total assets	$	2,814,686	$	167,835	$	392,820	$	605,072	$	245,686		$	4,226,099

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events	'
	Subsequent Events
	On March 19, 2014, the Company announced that on March 18, 2014 an agreement was reached with the shareholders of Shred-it International Inc. (Shred-it) to combine Cintas’ Document Shredding business with Shred-it’s Document Shredding business. Cintas’ Document Shredding business represents approximately 76%, 80%, and 70% of Cintas’ Document Management Services operating segment’s assets, revenue, and income before income taxes, respectively, as of and for the quarter ended February 28, 2014. Under the agreement, Cintas and Shred-it will each contribute its document shredding business to a newly formed partnership that will be owned 42% by Cintas and 58% by the shareholders of Shred-it. The combined entity will operate under the Shred-it brand. In addition to its 42% ownership of the partnership, Cintas expects to receive approximately $180 million in cash at the closing of the transaction, which is expected to occur before May 31, 2014, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and the execution of certain transaction documents. Any gain on the transaction will be recognized in the period in which the transaction is closed. Going forward, it is expected that the Company's investment in the partnership will be recorded in accordance with the equity method of accounting in which Cintas will record in its earnings its share of the partnership's net income or loss.
	Other than legal and professional fees, there have been no amounts recognized or adjusted in the consolidated financial statements at February 28, 2014 related to this transaction.

Supplemental_Guarantor_Informa

Supplemental Guarantor Information	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014
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 February 28, 2014
	(In thousands)
		Cintas			Corp. 2			Subsidiary			Non-			Eliminations			Cintas
		Corporation						Guarantors			Guarantors						Corporation
																	Consolidated
	Revenue:
	Rental uniforms and ancillary products	$	—		$	608,699		$	165,657		$	55,134		$	(27,788	)	$	801,702
	Other services	—			395,020			8,929			31,231			(106,645		)	328,535
	Equity in net income of affiliates	84,602			—			—			—			(84,602		)	—
		84,602			1,003,719			174,586			86,365			(219,035		)	1,130,237
	Costs and expenses (income):
	Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	—			378,548			95,138			37,499			(61,099		)	450,086
	Cost of other services	—			255,282			(2,715		)	18,932			(70,473		)	201,026
	Selling and administrative expenses	—			316,755			(9,137		)	25,776			(4,431		)	328,963
	Operating income	84,602			53,134			91,300			4,158			(83,032		)	150,162
	Interest income	—			(12		)	(31		)	(583		)	582			(44		)
	Interest expense (income)	—			16,407			17			(6		)	—			16,418
	Income before income taxes	84,602			36,739			91,314			4,747			(83,614		)	133,788
	Income taxes	—			13,387			33,376			2,438			(15		)	49,186
	Net income	$	84,602		$	23,352		$	57,938		$	2,309		$	(83,599	)	$	84,602
	Condensed Consolidating Income Statement
	Three Months Ended February 28, 2013
	(In thousands)
		Cintas			Corp. 2			Subsidiary			Non-			Eliminations			Cintas
		Corporation						Guarantors			Guarantors						Corporation
																	Consolidated
	Revenue:
	Rental uniforms and ancillary products	$	—		$	565,731		$	151,595		$	55,906		$	(24,345	)	$	748,887
	Other services	—			394,957			9,679			31,950			(109,799		)	326,787
	Equity in net income of affiliates	74,705			—			—			—			(74,705		)	—
		74,705			960,688			161,274			87,856			(208,849		)	1,075,674
	Costs and expenses (income):
	Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	—			367,447			85,481			39,108			(57,227		)	434,809
	Cost of other services	—			247,942			2,733			19,605			(71,356		)	198,924
	Selling and administrative expenses	—			295,643			(4,592		)	24,972			(7,105		)	308,918
	Operating income	74,705			49,656			77,652			4,171			(73,161		)	133,023
	Interest income	—			(2		)	(86		)	(44		)	—			(132		)
	Interest expense (income)	—			16,480			(175		)	(3		)	—			16,302
	Income before income taxes	74,705			33,178			77,913			4,218			(73,161		)	116,853
	Income taxes	—			9,981			23,901			8,272			(6		)	42,148
	Net income (loss)	$	74,705		$	23,197		$	54,012		$	(4,054	)	$	(73,155	)	$	74,705
	Condensed Consolidating Income Statement
	Nine Months Ended February 28, 2014
	(In thousands)
		Cintas			Corp. 2			Subsidiary			Non-			Eliminations			Cintas
		Corporation						Guarantors			Guarantors						Corporation
																	Consolidated
	Revenue:
	Rental uniforms and ancillary products	$	—		$	1,829,199		$	493,207		$	166,203		$	(89,725	)	$	2,398,884
	Other services	—			1,219,127			26,643			97,401			(347,722		)	995,449
	Equity in net income of affiliates	247,218			—			—			—			(247,218		)	—
		247,218			3,048,326			519,850			263,604			(684,665		)	3,394,333
	Costs and expenses (income):
	Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	—			1,152,482			290,136			115,520			(194,209		)	1,363,929
	Cost of other services	—			788,287			(8,917		)	59,152			(230,142		)	608,380
	Selling and administrative expenses	—			939,937			(24,961		)	77,472			(13,628		)	978,820
	Operating income	247,218			167,620			263,592			11,460			(246,686		)	443,204
	Interest income	—			(31		)	(156		)	(15,279		)	15,270			(196		)
Interest expense (income)	—			49,355			78			(7		)	—			49,426
Income before income taxes	247,218			118,296			263,670			26,746			(261,956		)	393,974
Income taxes	—			43,991			98,053			4,771			(59		)	146,756
Net income	$	247,218		$	74,305		$	165,617		$	21,975		$	(261,897	)	$	247,218
Condensed Consolidating Income Statement
Nine Months Ended February 28, 2013
(In thousands)
	Cintas			Corp. 2			Subsidiary			Non-			Eliminations			Cintas
	Corporation						Guarantors			Guarantors						Corporation
																Consolidated
Revenue:
Rental uniforms and ancillary products	$	—		$	1,717,290		$	457,183		$	165,060		$	(79,964	)	$	2,259,569
Other services	—			1,151,628			31,188			90,292			(345,292		)	927,816
Equity in net income of affiliates	229,465			—			—			—			(229,465		)	—
	229,465			2,868,918			488,371			255,352			(654,721		)	3,187,385
Costs and expenses (income):
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	—			1,099,289			269,837			114,651			(181,918		)	1,301,859
Cost of other services	—			740,797			(6,633		)	55,877			(224,367		)	565,674
Selling and administrative expenses	—			866,546			(15,754		)	72,978			(15,258		)	908,512
Operating income	229,465			162,286			240,921			11,846			(233,178		)	411,340
Interest income	—			(33		)	(247		)	(78		)	—			(358		)
Interest expense (income)	—			49,323			(126		)	(3		)	—			49,194
Income before income taxes	229,465			112,996			241,294			11,927			(233,178		)	362,504
Income taxes	—			39,236			83,784			10,042			(23		)	133,039
Net income	$	229,465		$	73,760		$	157,510		$	1,885		$	(233,155	)	$	229,465
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
Three Months Ended February 28, 2014
(In thousands)
	Cintas			Corp. 2			Subsidiary			Non-			Eliminations			Cintas
	Corporation						Guarantors			Guarantors						Corporation
																Consolidated
Net income	$	84,602		$	23,352		$	57,938		$	2,309		$	(83,599	)	$	84,602
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—			—			—			(5,121		)	—			(5,121		)
Change in fair value of derivatives	—			—			—			(102		)	—			(102		)
Amortization of interest rate lock agreements	—			488			—			—			—			488
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities	—			—			—			1			—			1
Other comprehensive income (loss)	—			488			—			(5,222		)	—			(4,734		)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	84,602		$	23,840		$	57,938		$	(2,913	)	$	(83,599	)	$	79,868
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
Three Months Ended February 28, 2013
(In thousands)
	Cintas			Corp. 2			Subsidiary			Non-			Eliminations			Cintas
	Corporation						Guarantors			Guarantors						Corporation
																Consolidated
Net income (loss)	$	74,705		$	23,197		$	54,012		$	(4,054	)	$	(73,155	)	$	74,705
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—			(7		)	—			(8,166		)	—			(8,173		)
Change in fair value of derivatives	—			(36		)	—			—			—			(36		)
Amortization of interest rate lock agreements	—			488			—			—			—			488
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities	—			—			4			(3		)	—			1
Other comprehensive income (loss)	—			445			4			(8,169		)	—			(7,720		)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	74,705		$	23,642		$	54,016		$	(12,223	)	$	(73,155	)	$	66,985
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
Nine Months Ended February 28, 2014
(In thousands)
	Cintas			Corp. 2			Subsidiary			Non-			Eliminations			Cintas
	Corporation						Guarantors			Guarantors						Corporation
																Consolidated
Net income	$	247,218		$	74,305		$	165,617		$	21,975		$	(261,897	)	$	247,218
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—			—			—			(3,727		)	—			(3,727		)
Change in fair value of derivatives	—			—			—			(291		)	—			(291		)
Amortization of interest rate lock agreements	—			1,464			—			—			—			1,464
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities	—			—			(14		)	(3		)	—			(17		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	—			1,464			(14		)	(4,021		)	—			(2,571		)
Comprehensive income	$	247,218		$	75,769		$	165,603		$	17,954		$	(261,897	)	$	244,647
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
Nine Months Ended February 28, 2013
(In thousands)
	Cintas			Corp. 2			Subsidiary			Non-			Eliminations			Cintas
	Corporation						Guarantors			Guarantors						Corporation
																Consolidated
Net income	$	229,465		$	73,760		$	157,510		$	1,885		$	(233,155	)	$	229,465
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—			—			—			519			—			519
Change in fair value of derivatives	—			(187		)	—			—			—			(187		)
Amortization of interest rate lock agreements	—			1,464			—			—			—			1,464
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities	—			—			(3		)	(8		)	—			(11		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	—			1,277			(3		)	511			—			1,785
Comprehensive income	$	229,465		$	75,037		$	157,507		$	2,396		$	(233,155	)	$	231,250
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
As of February 28, 2014
(In thousands)
	Cintas			Corp. 2			Subsidiary			Non-			Eliminations			Cintas
	Corporation						Guarantors			Guarantors						Corporation
																Consolidated
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	72,142		$	238,629		$	38,088		$	—		$	348,859
Marketable securities	—			—			—			4,840			—			4,840
Accounts receivable, net	—			384,695			101,647			43,326			—			529,668
Inventories, net	—			224,554			19,199			9,396			2,983			256,132
Uniforms and other rental items in service	—			367,458			111,778			37,404			(17,991		)	498,649
Deferred tax asset (liability)	—			500			(500		)	—			—			—
Prepaid expenses	—			7,003			16,873			2,885			—			26,761
Total current assets	—			1,056,352			487,626			135,939			(15,008		)	1,664,909
Property and equipment, at cost, net	—			631,215			246,329			103,653			—			981,197
Goodwill	—			—			1,454,818			77,750			—			1,532,568
Service contracts, net	—			78,810			74			5,088			—			83,972
Other assets, net	1,743,234			1,626,252			2,876,904			813,865			(6,922,460		)	137,795
	$	1,743,234		$	3,392,629		$	5,065,751		$	1,136,295		$	(6,937,468	)	$	4,400,441
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	(465,247	)	$	(611,486	)	$	1,127,152		$	28,902		$	38,015		$	117,336
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	—			57,929			17,066			5,114			—			80,109
Accrued liabilities	—			45,423			203,210			10,677			—			259,310
Income taxes, current	—			14,249			(6,067		)	836			—			9,018
Deferred tax liability	—			—			77,812			8,584			—			86,396
Long-term debt due within one year	—			903			(270		)	—			—			633
Total current liabilities	(465,247		)	(492,982		)	1,418,903			54,113			38,015			552,802
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt due after one year	—			1,309,658			(9,883		)	748			—			1,300,523
Deferred income taxes	—			(6		)	215,622			(5,701		)	—			209,915
Accrued liabilities	—			—			92,239			929			—			93,168
Total long-term liabilities	—			1,309,652			297,978			(4,024		)	—			1,603,606
Total shareholders’ equity	2,208,481			2,575,959			3,348,870			1,086,206			(6,975,483		)	2,244,033
	$	1,743,234		$	3,392,629		$	5,065,751		$	1,136,295		$	(6,937,468	)	$	4,400,441
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
As of May 31, 2013
(In thousands)
	Cintas			Corp. 2			Subsidiary			Non-			Eliminations			Cintas
	Corporation						Guarantors			Guarantors						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
Nine Months Ended February 28, 2014
(In thousands)
	Cintas			Corp. 2			Subsidiary			Non-			Eliminations			Cintas
	Corporation						Guarantors			Guarantors						Corporation
																Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	247,218		$	74,305		$	165,617		$	21,975		$	(261,897	)	$	247,218
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Depreciation	—			77,225			39,574			10,962			—			127,761
Amortization of intangible assets	—			15,913			122			1,489			—			17,524
Stock-based compensation	22,248			—			—			—			—			22,248
Deferred income taxes	—			(1		)	8,806			(72		)	—			8,733
Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:
Accounts receivable, net	—			(29,274		)	(5,078		)	328			—			(34,024		)
Inventories, net	—			(23,320		)	6,385			534			271			(16,130		)
Uniforms and other rental items in service	—			(3,796		)	1,246			(732		)	(860		)	(4,142		)
Prepaid expenses	—			475			(3,964		)	1,597			—			(1,892		)
Accounts payable	—			(43,563		)	33,239			3,288			(1		)	(7,037		)
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	—			3,338			(576		)	(543		)	—			2,219
Accrued liabilities	—			(19,708		)	26,620			(2,654		)	767			5,025
Income taxes payable	—			18,413			(2,629		)	2,486			—			18,270
Net cash provided by operating activities	269,466			70,007			269,362			38,658			(261,720		)	385,773
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	—			(77,219		)	(26,646		)	(9,750		)	—			(113,615		)
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities	—			—			5,659			43,976			—			49,635
Purchase of marketable securities and investments				(1,051		)	(57,460		)	(49,051		)	44,227			(63,335		)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	—			(12,783		)	—			(20,182		)	—			(32,965		)
Other, net	(45,138		)	45,472			(204,788		)	(14,674		)	218,260			(868		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(45,138		)	(45,581		)	(283,235		)	(49,681		)	262,487			(161,148		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt	—			—			4,416			(4,416		)	—			—
Repayment of debt	—			(8,259		)	1,016			—			(767		)	(8,010		)
Exercise of stock-based compensation awards	29,286			—			—			—			—			29,286
Dividends paid	(93,287		)	—			—			(27		)	—			(93,314		)
Repurchase of common stock	(164,462		)	—			—			—			—			(164,462		)
Other, net	4,135			1,464			—			4,740			—			10,339
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(224,328		)	(6,795		)	5,432			297			(767		)	(226,161		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			—			(1,878		)	—			(1,878		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	—			17,631			(8,441		)	(12,604		)	—			(3,414		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	—			54,511			247,070			50,692			—			352,273
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	—		$	72,142		$	238,629		$	38,088		$	—		$	348,859
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended February 28, 2013
(In thousands)
	Cintas			Corp. 2			Subsidiary			Non-			Eliminations			Cintas
	Corporation						Guarantors			Guarantors						Corporation
																Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	229,465		$	73,760		$	157,510		$	1,885		$	(233,155	)	$	229,465
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Depreciation	—			73,048			40,025			10,169			—			123,242
Amortization of intangible assets	—			15,681			158			2,045			—			17,884
Stock-based compensation	16,660			—			—			—			—			16,660
Deferred income taxes	—			(1		)	31,169			737			—			31,905
Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:
Accounts receivable, net	—			(14,247		)	(26,217		)	(938		)	—			(41,402		)
Inventories, net	—			2,563			(4,556		)	(153		)	6,583			4,437
Uniforms and other rental items in service	—			(14,395		)	(8,876		)	(2,528		)	(3,004		)	(28,803		)
Prepaid expenses	—			623			(1,769		)	1,155			—			9
Accounts payable	—			(61,702		)	70,654			4,523			—			13,475
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	—			456			(1,407		)	271			—			(680		)
Accrued liabilities	—			(25,003		)	21,069			(640		)	786			(3,788		)
Income taxes payable	—			15,762			(14,114		)	4,291			—			5,939
Net cash provided by operating activities	246,125			66,545			263,646			20,817			(228,790		)	368,343
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	—			(92,342		)	(40,817		)	(18,640		)	—			(151,799		)
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities	—			—			10,810			86,841			—			97,651
Purchase of marketable securities and investments	—			(865		)	(32,340		)	(109,870		)	7,677			(135,398		)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	—			(62,693		)	—			(1,932		)	—			(64,625		)
Other, net	10,653			57,393			(292,054		)	1,447			221,899			(662		)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	10,653			(98,507		)	(354,401		)	(42,154		)	229,576			(254,833		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt	—			250,000			—			—			—			250,000
Repayment of debt	—			(225,702		)	1,016			—			(786		)	(225,472		)
Exercise of stock-based compensation awards	7,156			—			—			—			—			7,156
Dividends paid	(79,723		)	—			—			(21		)	—			(79,744		)
Repurchase of common stock	(187,076		)	—			—			—			—			(187,076		)
Other, net	2,865			(4,477		)	—			227			—			(1,385		)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(256,778		)	19,821			1,016			206			(786		)	(236,521		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			—			656			—			656
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	—			(12,141		)	(89,739		)	(20,475		)	—			(122,355		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	—			58,737			229,287			51,801			—			339,825
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	—		$	46,596		$	139,548		$	31,326		$	—		$	217,470

New_Accounting_Pronouncements_

New Accounting Pronouncements (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014
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.

Basis_of_Presentation_Tables

Basis of Presentation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Schedule of inventory	'
	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)	February 28,		May 31,
		2014		2013
	Raw materials	$	16,476	$	19,800
	Work in process	14,256		17,353
	Finished goods	225,400		203,287
		$	256,132	$	240,440

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014
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 February 28, 2014
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	348,859	$	—	$	—	$	348,859
	Marketable securities:
	Canadian treasury securities	—		4,840		—		4,840
	Total assets at fair value	$	348,859	$	4,840	$	—	$	353,699
	Current accrued liabilities	$	—	$	365	$	—	$	365
	Total liabilities at fair value	$	—	$	365	$	—	$	365
	(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

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014
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				Nine Months Ended
	(In thousands except per share data)	February 28,		February 28,		February 28,		February 28,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Basic Earnings per Share
	Net income	$	84,602	$	74,705	$	247,218	$	229,465
	Less dividends to:
	Common shares	$	—	$	—	$	92,244	$	78,866
	Unvested shares	—		—		1,070		878
	Total dividends	$	—	$	—	$	93,314	$	79,744
	Undistributed net income	$	84,602	$	74,705	$	153,904	$	149,721
	Less: net income allocated to	685		517		1,237		1,048
	participating unvested securities
	Net income available to common	$	83,917	$	74,188	$	152,667	$	148,673
	shareholders
	Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	119,913		123,120		120,658		124,483
	Basic earnings per common share:
	Common shares - distributed earnings	$	0	$	0	$	0.77	$	0.64
	Common shares - undistributed earnings	0.7		0.6		1.27		1.2
	Total common shares	$	0.7	$	0.6	$	2.04	$	1.84
	Unvested shares - distributed earnings	$	0	$	0	$	0.77	$	0.64
	Unvested shares - undistributed earnings	0.7		0.6		1.27		1.2
	Total unvested shares	$	0.7	$	0.6	$	2.04	$	1.84
		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	(In thousands except per share data)	February 28,		February 28,		February 28,		February 28,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Diluted Earnings per Share
	Net income	$	84,602	$	74,705	$	247,218	$	229,465
	Less dividends to:
	Common shares	$	—	$	—	$	92,244	$	78,866
	Unvested shares	—		—		1,070		878
	Total dividends	$	—	$	—	$	93,314	$	79,744
	Undistributed net income	$	84,602	$	74,705	$	153,904	$	149,721
	Less: net income allocated to participating unvested securities	685		517		1,237		1,048
	Net income available to common	$	83,917	$	74,188	$	152,667	$	148,673
	shareholders
	Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	119,913		123,120		120,658		124,483
	Effect of dilutive securities – employee stock options	1,367		637		1,156		418
	Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	121,280		123,757		121,814		124,901
	Diluted earnings per share:
	Common shares - distributed earnings	$	0	$	0	$	0.77	$	0.64
	Common shares - undistributed earnings	0.69		0.6		1.25		1.19
	Total common shares	$	0.69	$	0.6	$	2.02	$	1.83
	Unvested shares - distributed earnings	$	0	$	0	$	0.77	$	0.64
	Unvested shares - undistributed earnings	0.69		0.6		1.25		1.19
	Total unvested shares	$	0.69	$	0.6	$	2.02	$	1.83

Goodwill_Service_Contracts_and1

Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014
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 nine months ended February 28, 2014, by operating segment, are as follows:
	Goodwill (in thousands)	Rental			Uniform			First Aid,			Document			Total
		Uniforms &			Direct			Safety &			Management
		Ancillary			Sales			Fire
		Products						Protection
	Balance as of June 1, 2013	$	944,325		$	23,942		$	216,989		$	332,304		$	1,517,560
	Goodwill acquired	—			—			4,866			8,808			13,674
	Foreign currency translation	(1,136		)	(53		)	—			2,523			1,334
	Balance as of February 28, 2014	$	943,189		$	23,889		$	221,855		$	343,635		$	1,532,568
Changes in the carrying amount of service contracts by operating segment	'
	Service Contracts (in thousands)	Rental			Uniform			First Aid,			Document			Total
		Uniforms &			Direct			Safety &			Management
		Ancillary			Sales			Fire
		Products						Protection
	Balance as of June 1, 2013	$	23,135		$	—		$	32,811		$	36,207		$	92,153
	Service contracts acquired	—			—			2,926			4,432			7,358
	Service contracts amortization	(4,482		)	—			(6,094		)	(5,558		)	(16,134		)
	Foreign currency translation	(5		)	—			—			600			595
	Balance as of February 28, 2014	$	18,648		$	—		$	29,643		$	35,681		$	83,972
Information regarding service contracts and other assets	'
	Information regarding Cintas’ service contracts and other assets is as follows:
		As of February 28, 2014
	(In thousands)	Carrying Amount			Accumulated Amortization			Net
	Service contracts	$	426,788		$	342,816		$	83,972
	Noncompete and consulting agreements	$	79,009		$	74,856		$	4,153
	Investments (1)	115,809			—			115,809
	Other	23,705			5,872			17,833
	Total	$	218,523		$	80,728		$	137,795
		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 February 28, 2014, include the cash surrender value of insurance policies of $85.9 million, equity method investments of $29.1 million and cost method investments of $0.8 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.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014
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				Other			Total
						Loss on
						Derivatives
	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
	Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(5,121		)		(102		)		1			(5,222		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—				488				—			488
	Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income	(5,121		)		386				1			(4,734		)
	Balance at February 28, 2014	$	47,585			$	(13,166	)		$	1,133		$	35,552
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 February 28, 2014				Nine Months Ended February 28, 2014
	Amortization of interest rate locks		$	(783	)		$	(2,348	)		Interest expense
	Tax benefit		295				884				Income taxes
	Amortization of interest rate locks, net of tax		$	(488	)		$	(1,464	)		Net of tax

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Information related to operating segments	'
	Information related to the operations of Cintas’ operating segments is set forth below:
	(In thousands)	Rental		Uniform		First Aid,		Document		Corporate			Total
		Uniforms &		Direct		Safety &		Management
		Ancillary		Sales		Fire
		Products				Protection
	For the three months ended February 28, 2014
	Revenue	$	801,702	$	107,678	$	126,743	$	94,114	$	—		$	1,130,237
	Income (loss) before income taxes	$	128,382	$	9,254	$	10,654	$	1,872	$	(16,374	)	$	133,788
	For the three months ended February 28, 2013
	Revenue	$	748,887	$	126,129	$	112,878	$	87,780	$	—		$	1,075,674
	Income (loss) before income taxes	$	102,547	$	16,050	$	10,530	$	3,896	$	(16,170	)	$	116,853
	As of and for the nine months ended February 28, 2014
	Revenue	$	2,398,884	$	337,023	$	377,203	$	281,223	$	—		$	3,394,333
	Income (loss) before income taxes	$	371,845	$	31,799	$	32,685	$	6,875	$	(49,230	)	$	393,974
	Total assets	$	2,852,065	$	138,994	$	419,647	$	636,036	$	353,699		$	4,400,441
	As of and for the nine months ended February 28, 2013
	Revenue	$	2,259,569	$	336,611	$	335,232	$	255,973	$	—		$	3,187,385
	Income (loss) before income taxes	$	335,505	$	35,195	$	29,205	$	11,435	$	(48,836	)	$	362,504
	Total assets	$	2,814,686	$	167,835	$	392,820	$	605,072	$	245,686		$	4,226,099

Supplemental_Guarantor_Informa1

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Condensed Consolidating Income Statement	'
	Condensed Consolidating Income Statement
	Three Months Ended February 28, 2014
	(In thousands)
		Cintas			Corp. 2			Subsidiary			Non-			Eliminations			Cintas
		Corporation						Guarantors			Guarantors						Corporation
																	Consolidated
	Revenue:
	Rental uniforms and ancillary products	$	—		$	608,699		$	165,657		$	55,134		$	(27,788	)	$	801,702
	Other services	—			395,020			8,929			31,231			(106,645		)	328,535
	Equity in net income of affiliates	84,602			—			—			—			(84,602		)	—
		84,602			1,003,719			174,586			86,365			(219,035		)	1,130,237
	Costs and expenses (income):
	Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	—			378,548			95,138			37,499			(61,099		)	450,086
	Cost of other services	—			255,282			(2,715		)	18,932			(70,473		)	201,026
	Selling and administrative expenses	—			316,755			(9,137		)	25,776			(4,431		)	328,963
	Operating income	84,602			53,134			91,300			4,158			(83,032		)	150,162
	Interest income	—			(12		)	(31		)	(583		)	582			(44		)
	Interest expense (income)	—			16,407			17			(6		)	—			16,418
	Income before income taxes	84,602			36,739			91,314			4,747			(83,614		)	133,788
	Income taxes	—			13,387			33,376			2,438			(15		)	49,186
	Net income	$	84,602		$	23,352		$	57,938		$	2,309		$	(83,599	)	$	84,602
	Condensed Consolidating Income Statement
	Three Months Ended February 28, 2013
	(In thousands)
		Cintas			Corp. 2			Subsidiary			Non-			Eliminations			Cintas
		Corporation						Guarantors			Guarantors						Corporation
																	Consolidated
	Revenue:
	Rental uniforms and ancillary products	$	—		$	565,731		$	151,595		$	55,906		$	(24,345	)	$	748,887
	Other services	—			394,957			9,679			31,950			(109,799		)	326,787
	Equity in net income of affiliates	74,705			—			—			—			(74,705		)	—
		74,705			960,688			161,274			87,856			(208,849		)	1,075,674
	Costs and expenses (income):
	Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	—			367,447			85,481			39,108			(57,227		)	434,809
	Cost of other services	—			247,942			2,733			19,605			(71,356		)	198,924
	Selling and administrative expenses	—			295,643			(4,592		)	24,972			(7,105		)	308,918
	Operating income	74,705			49,656			77,652			4,171			(73,161		)	133,023
	Interest income	—			(2		)	(86		)	(44		)	—			(132		)
	Interest expense (income)	—			16,480			(175		)	(3		)	—			16,302
	Income before income taxes	74,705			33,178			77,913			4,218			(73,161		)	116,853
	Income taxes	—			9,981			23,901			8,272			(6		)	42,148
	Net income (loss)	$	74,705		$	23,197		$	54,012		$	(4,054	)	$	(73,155	)	$	74,705
	Condensed Consolidating Income Statement
	Nine Months Ended February 28, 2014
	(In thousands)
		Cintas			Corp. 2			Subsidiary			Non-			Eliminations			Cintas
		Corporation						Guarantors			Guarantors						Corporation
																	Consolidated
	Revenue:
	Rental uniforms and ancillary products	$	—		$	1,829,199		$	493,207		$	166,203		$	(89,725	)	$	2,398,884
	Other services	—			1,219,127			26,643			97,401			(347,722		)	995,449
	Equity in net income of affiliates	247,218			—			—			—			(247,218		)	—
		247,218			3,048,326			519,850			263,604			(684,665		)	3,394,333
	Costs and expenses (income):
	Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	—			1,152,482			290,136			115,520			(194,209		)	1,363,929
	Cost of other services	—			788,287			(8,917		)	59,152			(230,142		)	608,380
	Selling and administrative expenses	—			939,937			(24,961		)	77,472			(13,628		)	978,820
	Operating income	247,218			167,620			263,592			11,460			(246,686		)	443,204
	Interest income	—			(31		)	(156		)	(15,279		)	15,270			(196		)
	Interest expense (income)	—			49,355			78			(7		)	—			49,426
	Income before income taxes	247,218			118,296			263,670			26,746			(261,956		)	393,974
	Income taxes	—			43,991			98,053			4,771			(59		)	146,756
	Net income	$	247,218		$	74,305		$	165,617		$	21,975		$	(261,897	)	$	247,218
Condensed Consolidating Income Statement
Nine Months Ended February 28, 2013
(In thousands)
	Cintas			Corp. 2			Subsidiary			Non-			Eliminations			Cintas
	Corporation						Guarantors			Guarantors						Corporation
																Consolidated
Revenue:
Rental uniforms and ancillary products	$	—		$	1,717,290		$	457,183		$	165,060		$	(79,964	)	$	2,259,569
Other services	—			1,151,628			31,188			90,292			(345,292		)	927,816
Equity in net income of affiliates	229,465			—			—			—			(229,465		)	—
	229,465			2,868,918			488,371			255,352			(654,721		)	3,187,385
Costs and expenses (income):
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	—			1,099,289			269,837			114,651			(181,918		)	1,301,859
Cost of other services	—			740,797			(6,633		)	55,877			(224,367		)	565,674
Selling and administrative expenses	—			866,546			(15,754		)	72,978			(15,258		)	908,512
Operating income	229,465			162,286			240,921			11,846			(233,178		)	411,340
Interest income	—			(33		)	(247		)	(78		)	—			(358		)
Interest expense (income)	—			49,323			(126		)	(3		)	—			49,194
Income before income taxes	229,465			112,996			241,294			11,927			(233,178		)	362,504
Income taxes	—			39,236			83,784			10,042			(23		)	133,039
Net income	$	229,465		$	73,760		$	157,510		$	1,885		$	(233,155	)	$	229,465
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income	'
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
	Three Months Ended February 28, 2014
	(In thousands)
		Cintas			Corp. 2			Subsidiary			Non-			Eliminations			Cintas
		Corporation						Guarantors			Guarantors						Corporation
																	Consolidated
	Net income	$	84,602		$	23,352		$	57,938		$	2,309		$	(83,599	)	$	84,602
	Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	—			—			—			(5,121		)	—			(5,121		)
	Change in fair value of derivatives	—			—			—			(102		)	—			(102		)
	Amortization of interest rate lock agreements	—			488			—			—			—			488
	Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities	—			—			—			1			—			1
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	—			488			—			(5,222		)	—			(4,734		)
	Comprehensive income (loss)	$	84,602		$	23,840		$	57,938		$	(2,913	)	$	(83,599	)	$	79,868
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
	Three Months Ended February 28, 2013
	(In thousands)
		Cintas			Corp. 2			Subsidiary			Non-			Eliminations			Cintas
		Corporation						Guarantors			Guarantors						Corporation
																	Consolidated
	Net income (loss)	$	74,705		$	23,197		$	54,012		$	(4,054	)	$	(73,155	)	$	74,705
	Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	—			(7		)	—			(8,166		)	—			(8,173		)
	Change in fair value of derivatives	—			(36		)	—			—			—			(36		)
	Amortization of interest rate lock agreements	—			488			—			—			—			488
	Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities	—			—			4			(3		)	—			1
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	—			445			4			(8,169		)	—			(7,720		)
	Comprehensive income (loss)	$	74,705		$	23,642		$	54,016		$	(12,223	)	$	(73,155	)	$	66,985
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
	Nine Months Ended February 28, 2014
	(In thousands)
		Cintas			Corp. 2			Subsidiary			Non-			Eliminations			Cintas
		Corporation						Guarantors			Guarantors						Corporation
																	Consolidated
	Net income	$	247,218		$	74,305		$	165,617		$	21,975		$	(261,897	)	$	247,218
	Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	—			—			—			(3,727		)	—			(3,727		)
	Change in fair value of derivatives	—			—			—			(291		)	—			(291		)
	Amortization of interest rate lock agreements	—			1,464			—			—			—			1,464
	Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities	—			—			(14		)	(3		)	—			(17		)
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	—			1,464			(14		)	(4,021		)	—			(2,571		)
	Comprehensive income	$	247,218		$	75,769		$	165,603		$	17,954		$	(261,897	)	$	244,647
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
	Nine Months Ended February 28, 2013
	(In thousands)
		Cintas			Corp. 2			Subsidiary			Non-			Eliminations			Cintas
		Corporation						Guarantors			Guarantors						Corporation
																	Consolidated
	Net income	$	229,465		$	73,760		$	157,510		$	1,885		$	(233,155	)	$	229,465
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	—			—			—			519			—			519
	Change in fair value of derivatives	—			(187		)	—			—			—			(187		)
	Amortization of interest rate lock agreements	—			1,464			—			—			—			1,464
	Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities	—			—			(3		)	(8		)	—			(11		)
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	—			1,277			(3		)	511			—			1,785
	Comprehensive income	$	229,465		$	75,037		$	157,507		$	2,396		$	(233,155	)	$	231,250
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet	'
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of February 28, 2014
	(In thousands)
		Cintas			Corp. 2			Subsidiary			Non-			Eliminations			Cintas
		Corporation						Guarantors			Guarantors						Corporation
																	Consolidated
	Assets
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	72,142		$	238,629		$	38,088		$	—		$	348,859
	Marketable securities	—			—			—			4,840			—			4,840
	Accounts receivable, net	—			384,695			101,647			43,326			—			529,668
	Inventories, net	—			224,554			19,199			9,396			2,983			256,132
	Uniforms and other rental items in service	—			367,458			111,778			37,404			(17,991		)	498,649
	Deferred tax asset (liability)	—			500			(500		)	—			—			—
	Prepaid expenses	—			7,003			16,873			2,885			—			26,761
	Total current assets	—			1,056,352			487,626			135,939			(15,008		)	1,664,909
	Property and equipment, at cost, net	—			631,215			246,329			103,653			—			981,197
	Goodwill	—			—			1,454,818			77,750			—			1,532,568
	Service contracts, net	—			78,810			74			5,088			—			83,972
	Other assets, net	1,743,234			1,626,252			2,876,904			813,865			(6,922,460		)	137,795
		$	1,743,234		$	3,392,629		$	5,065,751		$	1,136,295		$	(6,937,468	)	$	4,400,441
	Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
	Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable	$	(465,247	)	$	(611,486	)	$	1,127,152		$	28,902		$	38,015		$	117,336
	Accrued compensation and related liabilities	—			57,929			17,066			5,114			—			80,109
	Accrued liabilities	—			45,423			203,210			10,677			—			259,310
	Income taxes, current	—			14,249			(6,067		)	836			—			9,018
	Deferred tax liability	—			—			77,812			8,584			—			86,396
	Long-term debt due within one year	—			903			(270		)	—			—			633
	Total current liabilities	(465,247		)	(492,982		)	1,418,903			54,113			38,015			552,802
	Long-term liabilities:
	Long-term debt due after one year	—			1,309,658			(9,883		)	748			—			1,300,523
	Deferred income taxes	—			(6		)	215,622			(5,701		)	—			209,915
	Accrued liabilities	—			—			92,239			929			—			93,168
	Total long-term liabilities	—			1,309,652			297,978			(4,024		)	—			1,603,606
	Total shareholders’ equity	2,208,481			2,575,959			3,348,870			1,086,206			(6,975,483		)	2,244,033
		$	1,743,234		$	3,392,629		$	5,065,751		$	1,136,295		$	(6,937,468	)	$	4,400,441
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of May 31, 2013
	(In thousands)
		Cintas			Corp. 2			Subsidiary			Non-			Eliminations			Cintas
		Corporation						Guarantors			Guarantors						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
	Nine Months Ended February 28, 2014
	(In thousands)
		Cintas			Corp. 2			Subsidiary			Non-			Eliminations			Cintas
		Corporation						Guarantors			Guarantors						Corporation
																	Consolidated
	Cash flows from operating activities:
	Net income	$	247,218		$	74,305		$	165,617		$	21,975		$	(261,897	)	$	247,218
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
	Depreciation	—			77,225			39,574			10,962			—			127,761
	Amortization of intangible assets	—			15,913			122			1,489			—			17,524
	Stock-based compensation	22,248			—			—			—			—			22,248
	Deferred income taxes	—			(1		)	8,806			(72		)	—			8,733
	Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:
	Accounts receivable, net	—			(29,274		)	(5,078		)	328			—			(34,024		)
	Inventories, net	—			(23,320		)	6,385			534			271			(16,130		)
	Uniforms and other rental items in service	—			(3,796		)	1,246			(732		)	(860		)	(4,142		)
	Prepaid expenses	—			475			(3,964		)	1,597			—			(1,892		)
	Accounts payable	—			(43,563		)	33,239			3,288			(1		)	(7,037		)
	Accrued compensation and related liabilities	—			3,338			(576		)	(543		)	—			2,219
	Accrued liabilities	—			(19,708		)	26,620			(2,654		)	767			5,025
	Income taxes payable	—			18,413			(2,629		)	2,486			—			18,270
	Net cash provided by operating activities	269,466			70,007			269,362			38,658			(261,720		)	385,773
	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Capital expenditures	—			(77,219		)	(26,646		)	(9,750		)	—			(113,615		)
	Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities	—			—			5,659			43,976			—			49,635
	Purchase of marketable securities and investments				(1,051		)	(57,460		)	(49,051		)	44,227			(63,335		)
	Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	—			(12,783		)	—			(20,182		)	—			(32,965		)
	Other, net	(45,138		)	45,472			(204,788		)	(14,674		)	218,260			(868		)
	Net cash used in investing activities	(45,138		)	(45,581		)	(283,235		)	(49,681		)	262,487			(161,148		)
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Proceeds from issuance of debt	—			—			4,416			(4,416		)	—			—
	Repayment of debt	—			(8,259		)	1,016			—			(767		)	(8,010		)
	Exercise of stock-based compensation awards	29,286			—			—			—			—			29,286
	Dividends paid	(93,287		)	—			—			(27		)	—			(93,314		)
	Repurchase of common stock	(164,462		)	—			—			—			—			(164,462		)
	Other, net	4,135			1,464			—			4,740			—			10,339
	Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(224,328		)	(6,795		)	5,432			297			(767		)	(226,161		)
	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			—			(1,878		)	—			(1,878		)
	Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	—			17,631			(8,441		)	(12,604		)	—			(3,414		)
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	—			54,511			247,070			50,692			—			352,273
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	—		$	72,142		$	238,629		$	38,088		$	—		$	348,859
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	Nine Months Ended February 28, 2013
	(In thousands)
		Cintas			Corp. 2			Subsidiary			Non-			Eliminations			Cintas
		Corporation						Guarantors			Guarantors						Corporation
																	Consolidated
	Cash flows from operating activities:
	Net income	$	229,465		$	73,760		$	157,510		$	1,885		$	(233,155	)	$	229,465
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
	Depreciation	—			73,048			40,025			10,169			—			123,242
	Amortization of intangible assets	—			15,681			158			2,045			—			17,884
	Stock-based compensation	16,660			—			—			—			—			16,660
	Deferred income taxes	—			(1		)	31,169			737			—			31,905
	Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:
	Accounts receivable, net	—			(14,247		)	(26,217		)	(938		)	—			(41,402		)
	Inventories, net	—			2,563			(4,556		)	(153		)	6,583			4,437
	Uniforms and other rental items in service	—			(14,395		)	(8,876		)	(2,528		)	(3,004		)	(28,803		)
	Prepaid expenses	—			623			(1,769		)	1,155			—			9
	Accounts payable	—			(61,702		)	70,654			4,523			—			13,475
	Accrued compensation and related liabilities	—			456			(1,407		)	271			—			(680		)
	Accrued liabilities	—			(25,003		)	21,069			(640		)	786			(3,788		)
Income taxes payable	—			15,762			(14,114		)	4,291			—			5,939
Net cash provided by operating activities	246,125			66,545			263,646			20,817			(228,790		)	368,343
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	—			(92,342		)	(40,817		)	(18,640		)	—			(151,799		)
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities	—			—			10,810			86,841			—			97,651
Purchase of marketable securities and investments	—			(865		)	(32,340		)	(109,870		)	7,677			(135,398		)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	—			(62,693		)	—			(1,932		)	—			(64,625		)
Other, net	10,653			57,393			(292,054		)	1,447			221,899			(662		)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	10,653			(98,507		)	(354,401		)	(42,154		)	229,576			(254,833		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt	—			250,000			—			—			—			250,000
Repayment of debt	—			(225,702		)	1,016			—			(786		)	(225,472		)
Exercise of stock-based compensation awards	7,156			—			—			—			—			7,156
Dividends paid	(79,723		)	—			—			(21		)	—			(79,744		)
Repurchase of common stock	(187,076		)	—			—			—			—			(187,076		)
Other, net	2,865			(4,477		)	—			227			—			(1,385		)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(256,778		)	19,821			1,016			206			(786		)	(236,521		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			—			656			—			656
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	—			(12,141		)	(89,739		)	(20,475		)	—			(122,355		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	—			58,737			229,287			51,801			—			339,825
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	—		$	46,596		$	139,548		$	31,326		$	—		$	217,470

Basis_of_Presentation_Details

Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 28, 2014	31-May-13
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'	'
Raw materials	$16,476	$19,800
Work in process	14,256	17,353
Finished goods	225,400	203,287
Inventories, net	$256,132	$240,440

Fair_Value_Measurements_Financ

Fair Value Measurements (Financial Instruments on a Recurring Basis) (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring, USD $)	Feb. 28, 2014	31-May-13
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Level 1	'	'
Fair value on a recurring basis	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$348,859	$352,273
Accounts receivable, net	'	0
Total assets at fair value	348,859	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	4,840	5,719
Current accrued liabilities	365	'
Total liabilities at fair value	365	'
Level 2 | Canadian treasury securities	'	'
Fair value on a recurring basis	'	'
Marketable securities	4,840	'
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	348,859	352,273
Accounts receivable, net	'	39
Total assets at fair value	353,699	357,992
Current accrued liabilities	365	'
Total liabilities at fair value	365	'
Fair Value | Canadian treasury securities	'	'
Fair value on a recurring basis	'	'
Marketable securities	4,840	'
Fair Value | U.S. municipal bonds	'	'
Fair value on a recurring basis	'	'
Marketable securities	'	$5,680

Fair_Value_Measurements_Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 28, 2014	31-May-13
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'
Amortized cost basis, marketable securities	$4.80	$5.70

Earnings_Per_Share_Computation

Earnings Per Share (Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013
Basic Earnings per Share	'	'	'	'
Net income	$84,602	$74,705	$247,218	$229,465
Less dividends to:	'	'	'	'
Dividends	0	0	93,314	79,744
Undistributed net income	84,602	74,705	153,904	149,721
Less: net income allocated to participating unvested securities	685	517	1,237	1,048
Net income available to common shareholders	83,917	74,188	152,667	148,673
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding (shares)	119,913	123,120	120,658	124,483
Basic earnings per common share:	'	'	'	'
Total common shares, basic (in dollars per share)	$0.70	$0.60	$2.04	$1.84
Diluted Earnings per Share	'	'	'	'
Net income	84,602	74,705	247,218	229,465
Less dividends to:	'	'	'	'
Dividends	0	0	93,314	79,744
Undistributed net income	84,602	74,705	153,904	149,721
Less: net income allocated to participating unvested securities	685	517	1,237	1,048
Net income available to common shareholders	83,917	74,188	152,667	148,673
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding (shares)	119,913	123,120	120,658	124,483
Effect of dilutive securities - employee stock options (shares)	1,367	637	1,156	418
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (shares)	121,280	123,757	121,814	124,901
Diluted earnings per share:	'	'	'	'
Total common shares, diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.69	$0.60	$2.02	$1.83
Common Stock	'	'	'	'
Less dividends to:	'	'	'	'
Dividends	0	0	92,244	78,866
Basic earnings per common share:	'	'	'	'
Earnings per share, basic - distributed earnings (in dollars per share)	$0	$0	$0.77	$0.64
Earnings per share, basic - undistributed earnings (in dollars per share)	$0.70	$0.60	$1.27	$1.20
Total common shares, basic (in dollars per share)	$0.70	$0.60	$2.04	$1.84
Less dividends to:	'	'	'	'
Dividends	0	0	92,244	78,866
Diluted earnings per share:	'	'	'	'
Earnings per share, diluted - distributed earnings (in dollars per share)	$0	$0	$0.77	$0.64
Earnings per share, diluted - undistributed earnings (in dollars per share)	$0.69	$0.60	$1.25	$1.19
Total common shares, diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.69	$0.60	$2.02	$1.83
Nonvested Stock	'	'	'	'
Less dividends to:	'	'	'	'
Dividends	0	0	1,070	878
Basic earnings per common share:	'	'	'	'
Earnings per share, basic - distributed earnings (in dollars per share)	$0	$0	$0.77	$0.64
Earnings per share, basic - undistributed earnings (in dollars per share)	$0.70	$0.60	$1.27	$1.20
Total common shares, basic (in dollars per share)	$0.70	$0.60	$2.04	$1.84
Less dividends to:	'	'	'	'
Dividends	$0	$0	$1,070	$878
Diluted earnings per share:	'	'	'	'
Earnings per share, diluted - distributed earnings (in dollars per share)	$0	$0	$0.77	$0.64
Earnings per share, diluted - undistributed earnings (in dollars per share)	$0.69	$0.60	$1.25	$1.19
Total common shares, diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.69	$0.60	$2.02	$1.83

Earnings_Per_Share_Narrative_D

Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended				3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	30 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Jul. 30, 2013	Oct. 18, 2011	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2014	Apr. 09, 2014	Apr. 09, 2014
							Employee payroll taxes due on restricted stock	Employee payroll taxes due on restricted stock	Subsequent Event	Subsequent Event
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Options granted and excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share (shares)	400,000	600,000	600,000	800,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Additional amount authorized under share buyback program	'	'	'	'	500,000,000	500,000,000	'	'	'	'
Common stock purchased under a share buyback program (shares)	0	'	3,200,000	'	'	'	'	100,000	0	11,600,000
Aggregate purchase price of common stock under a share buyback program	'	'	$157.70	'	'	'	$0.20	$6.70	'	$495.30
Average price of common stock purchased under a share buyback program (dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$48.20	'	$42.58

Goodwill_Service_Contracts_and2

Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets (Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'
Balance as of June 1, 2013	$1,517,560
Goodwill acquired	13,674
Foreign currency translation	1,334
Balance as of February 28, 2014	1,532,568
Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'
Balance as of June 1, 2013	944,325
Goodwill acquired	0
Foreign currency translation	-1,136
Balance as of February 28, 2014	943,189
Uniform Direct Sales	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'
Balance as of June 1, 2013	23,942
Goodwill acquired	0
Foreign currency translation	-53
Balance as of February 28, 2014	23,889
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 February 28, 2014	221,855
Document Management	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'
Balance as of June 1, 2013	332,304
Goodwill acquired	8,808
Foreign currency translation	2,523
Balance as of February 28, 2014	$343,635

Goodwill_Service_Contracts_and3

Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets (Changes in Carrying Amount of Service Contracts) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2014
Service contracts [Roll Forward]	'
Balance as of June 1, 2013	$92,153
Service contracts acquired	7,358
Service contracts amortization	-16,134
Foreign currency translation	595
Balance as of February 28, 2014	83,972
Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products	'
Service contracts [Roll Forward]	'
Balance as of June 1, 2013	23,135
Service contracts acquired	0
Service contracts amortization	-4,482
Foreign currency translation	-5
Balance as of February 28, 2014	18,648
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 February 28, 2014	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	-6,094
Foreign currency translation	0
Balance as of February 28, 2014	29,643
Document Management	'
Service contracts [Roll Forward]	'
Balance as of June 1, 2013	36,207
Service contracts acquired	4,432
Service contracts amortization	-5,558
Foreign currency translation	600
Balance as of February 28, 2014	$35,681

Goodwill_Service_Contracts_and4

Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets (Information Regarding Service Contracts and Other Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 28, 2014		31-May-13
Information regarding service contracts and other assets	'		'
Service contracts, Net	$83,972,000		$92,153,000
Other Assets, Carrying Amount	218,523,000		202,099,000
Other Assets, Accumulated Amortization	80,728,000		77,709,000
Other Assets, Net	137,795,000		124,390,000
Cash surrender value of insurance policies	85,900,000		73,000,000
Equity method investments	29,100,000		27,600,000
Cost method investments	800,000		900,000
Noncompete and consulting agreements	'		'
Information regarding service contracts and other assets	'		'
Other Assets, Carrying Amount	79,009,000		77,863,000
Other Assets, Accumulated Amortization	74,856,000		72,970,000
Other Assets, Net	4,153,000		4,893,000
Investments	'		'
Information regarding service contracts and other assets	'		'
Other Assets, Carrying Amount	115,809,000	[1]	101,525,000	[1]
Other Assets, Accumulated Amortization	0	[1]	0	[1]
Other Assets, Net	115,809,000	[1]	101,525,000	[1]
Other	'		'
Information regarding service contracts and other assets	'		'
Other Assets, Carrying Amount	23,705,000		22,711,000
Other Assets, Accumulated Amortization	5,872,000		4,739,000
Other Assets, Net	17,833,000		17,972,000
Service Contracts	'		'
Information regarding service contracts and other assets	'		'
Service contracts, Carrying Amount	426,788,000		420,499,000
Service contracts, Accumulated Amortization	342,816,000		328,346,000
Service contracts, Net	$83,972,000		$92,153,000
[1]	Investments at February 28, 2014, include the cash surrender value of insurance policies of $85.9 million, equity method investments of $29.1 million and cost method investments of $0.8 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.

Goodwill_Service_Contracts_and5

Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013
Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Gain on sale of equity method investment	'	'	$8,500,000	'	'
Amortization expense	5,800,000	5,900,000	'	17,524,000	17,884,000
Estimated amortization expense, year one	22,900,000	'	'	22,900,000	'
Estimated amortization expense, year two	20,100,000	'	'	20,100,000	'
Estimated amortization expense, year three	14,900,000	'	'	14,900,000	'
Estimated amortization expense, year four	9,700,000	'	'	9,700,000	'
Estimated amortization expense, year five	8,500,000	'	'	8,500,000	'
Cost method investments, losses due to impairment	$0	$0	'	$0	$0

Debt_Derivatives_and_Hedging_A1

Debt, Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended					0 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	31-May-13	Feb. 28, 2014	31-May-13	Jun. 02, 2012	Jun. 05, 2012	Feb. 28, 2014	31-May-13
						Unsecured Debt	Unsecured Debt	Notes Due 2012	Notes Due 2022	Current accrued liabilities	Accounts receivable, net
								Senior Notes	Senior Notes
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt, carrying amount	'	'	'	'	'	$1,301,200,000	$1,309,200,000	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt, fair value	'	'	'	'	'	1,414,200,000	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	'	'	8,010,000	225,472,000	'	'	'	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	1,500,000	1,500,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency derivatives (less than $0.1 million as of May 31, 2013)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	($400,000)	$100,000

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2014	31-May-13
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits, period increase (decrease)	($0.20)	$0.40	'
Unrecognized tax benefits, increase in accrued interest	0.2	0.2	'
Unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by approximately	0.2	0.2	'
Balance sheet reclass, change in tax regulations	'	'	$33.60

Litigation_and_Other_Contingen1

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

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2014	Nov. 30, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Beginning balance	$40,286	$37,951	$38,123	'	$38,123	'
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-5,222	1,847	-660	'	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	488	488	488	'	'	'
Other comprehensive (loss) income	-4,734	2,335	-172	-7,720	-2,571	1,785
Ending balance	35,552	40,286	37,951	'	35,552	'
Foreign Currency	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Beginning balance	52,706	50,666	51,312	'	51,312	'
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-5,121	2,040	-646	'	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0	'	'	'
Other comprehensive (loss) income	-5,121	2,040	-646	'	'	'
Ending balance	47,585	52,706	50,666	'	47,585	'
Unrealized Loss on Derivatives	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Beginning balance	-13,552	-13,851	-14,339	'	-14,339	'
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-102	-189	0	'	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	488	488	488	'	'	'
Other comprehensive (loss) income	386	299	488	'	'	'
Ending balance	-13,166	-13,552	-13,851	'	-13,166	'
Other	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Beginning balance	1,132	1,136	1,150	'	1,150	'
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	1	-4	-14	'	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0	'	'	'
Other comprehensive (loss) income	1	-4	-14	'	'	'
Ending balance	$1,133	$1,132	$1,136	'	$1,133	'

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Amortization of interest rate locks	($783)	'	($2,348)	'
Tax benefit	295	'	884	'
Amortization of interest rate locks, net of tax	($488)	($488)	($1,464)	($1,464)

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	31-May-13
			segment
Disclosures related to operating segments	'	'	'	'	'
Number of operating segments (segment)	'	'	4	'	'
Revenue	$1,130,237	$1,075,674	$3,394,333	$3,187,385	'
Income (loss) before income taxes	133,788	116,853	393,974	362,504	'
Total assets	4,400,441	4,226,099	4,400,441	4,226,099	4,345,632
Rental Uniforms and Ancillary Products	'	'	'	'	'
Disclosures related to operating segments	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	801,702	748,887	2,398,884	2,259,569	'
Income (loss) before income taxes	128,382	102,547	371,845	335,505	'
Total assets	2,852,065	2,814,686	2,852,065	2,814,686	'
Uniform Direct Sales	'	'	'	'	'
Disclosures related to operating segments	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	107,678	126,129	337,023	336,611	'
Income (loss) before income taxes	9,254	16,050	31,799	35,195	'
Total assets	138,994	167,835	138,994	167,835	'
First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection	'	'	'	'	'
Disclosures related to operating segments	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	126,743	112,878	377,203	335,232	'
Income (loss) before income taxes	10,654	10,530	32,685	29,205	'
Total assets	419,647	392,820	419,647	392,820	'
Document Management	'	'	'	'	'
Disclosures related to operating segments	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	94,114	87,780	281,223	255,973	'
Income (loss) before income taxes	1,872	3,896	6,875	11,435	'
Total assets	636,036	605,072	636,036	605,072	'
Corporate	'	'	'	'	'
Disclosures related to operating segments	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	0	0	0	0	'
Income (loss) before income taxes	-16,374	-16,170	-49,230	-48,836	'
Total assets	$353,699	$245,686	$353,699	$245,686	'

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)	2 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	31-May-14	31-May-14	Mar. 18, 2014	Mar. 18, 2014	Mar. 18, 2014
	Shred-it Partnership	Shred-it Partnership	Subsequent Event	Subsequent Event	Subsequent Event
	Scenario, Forecast	Shred-it	Assets, Segment	Sales Revenue, Segment	Income Before Income Taxes, Segment
		Scenario, Forecast	Product Concentration Risk	Product Concentration Risk	Product Concentration Risk
			Cintas Document Management Services	Cintas Document Management Services	Cintas Document Management Services
			Cintas Document Shredding	Cintas Document Shredding	Cintas Document Shredding
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Concentration risk, percentage	'	'	76.00%	80.00%	70.00%
Percentage of newly formed partnership owned by Cintas	42.00%	'	'	'	'
Partnership, ownership percentage by third party	'	58.00%	'	'	'
Contribution to partnership, consideration expected to be received, cash	$180	'	'	'	'

Supplemental_Guarantor_Informa2

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 28, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Long-term notes	$1,300

Supplemental_Guarantor_Informa3

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Condensed Consolidating Income Statement) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013
Revenue:	'	'	'	'
Rental uniforms and ancillary products	$801,702	$748,887	$2,398,884	$2,259,569
Other services	328,535	326,787	995,449	927,816
Equity in net income of affiliates	0	0	0	0
Total revenue	1,130,237	1,075,674	3,394,333	3,187,385
Costs and expenses (income):	'	'	'	'
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	450,086	434,809	1,363,929	1,301,859
Cost of other services	201,026	198,924	608,380	565,674
Selling and administrative expenses	328,963	308,918	978,820	908,512
Operating income	150,162	133,023	443,204	411,340
Interest income	-44	-132	-196	-358
Interest expense (income)	16,418	16,302	49,426	49,194
Income before income taxes	133,788	116,853	393,974	362,504
Income taxes	49,186	42,148	146,756	133,039
Net income	84,602	74,705	247,218	229,465
Cintas Corporation	'	'	'	'
Revenue:	'	'	'	'
Rental uniforms and ancillary products	0	0	0	0
Other services	0	0	0	0
Equity in net income of affiliates	84,602	74,705	247,218	229,465
Total revenue	84,602	74,705	247,218	229,465
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	84,602	74,705	247,218	229,465
Interest income	0	0	0	0
Interest expense (income)	0	0	0	0
Income before income taxes	84,602	74,705	247,218	229,465
Income taxes	0	0	0	0
Net income	84,602	74,705	247,218	229,465
Corp. 2	'	'	'	'
Revenue:	'	'	'	'
Rental uniforms and ancillary products	608,699	565,731	1,829,199	1,717,290
Other services	395,020	394,957	1,219,127	1,151,628
Equity in net income of affiliates	0	0	0	0
Total revenue	1,003,719	960,688	3,048,326	2,868,918
Costs and expenses (income):	'	'	'	'
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	378,548	367,447	1,152,482	1,099,289
Cost of other services	255,282	247,942	788,287	740,797
Selling and administrative expenses	316,755	295,643	939,937	866,546
Operating income	53,134	49,656	167,620	162,286
Interest income	-12	-2	-31	-33
Interest expense (income)	16,407	16,480	49,355	49,323
Income before income taxes	36,739	33,178	118,296	112,996
Income taxes	13,387	9,981	43,991	39,236
Net income	23,352	23,197	74,305	73,760
Subsidiary Guarantors	'	'	'	'
Revenue:	'	'	'	'
Rental uniforms and ancillary products	165,657	151,595	493,207	457,183
Other services	8,929	9,679	26,643	31,188
Equity in net income of affiliates	0	0	0	0
Total revenue	174,586	161,274	519,850	488,371
Costs and expenses (income):	'	'	'	'
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	95,138	85,481	290,136	269,837
Cost of other services	-2,715	2,733	-8,917	-6,633
Selling and administrative expenses	-9,137	-4,592	-24,961	-15,754
Operating income	91,300	77,652	263,592	240,921
Interest income	-31	-86	-156	-247
Interest expense (income)	17	-175	78	-126
Income before income taxes	91,314	77,913	263,670	241,294
Income taxes	33,376	23,901	98,053	83,784
Net income	57,938	54,012	165,617	157,510
Non-Guarantors	'	'	'	'
Revenue:	'	'	'	'
Rental uniforms and ancillary products	55,134	55,906	166,203	165,060
Other services	31,231	31,950	97,401	90,292
Equity in net income of affiliates	0	0	0	0
Total revenue	86,365	87,856	263,604	255,352
Costs and expenses (income):	'	'	'	'
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	37,499	39,108	115,520	114,651
Cost of other services	18,932	19,605	59,152	55,877
Selling and administrative expenses	25,776	24,972	77,472	72,978
Operating income	4,158	4,171	11,460	11,846
Interest income	-583	-44	-15,279	-78
Interest expense (income)	-6	-3	-7	-3
Income before income taxes	4,747	4,218	26,746	11,927
Income taxes	2,438	8,272	4,771	10,042
Net income	2,309	-4,054	21,975	1,885
Eliminations	'	'	'	'
Revenue:	'	'	'	'
Rental uniforms and ancillary products	-27,788	-24,345	-89,725	-79,964
Other services	-106,645	-109,799	-347,722	-345,292
Equity in net income of affiliates	-84,602	-74,705	-247,218	-229,465
Total revenue	-219,035	-208,849	-684,665	-654,721
Costs and expenses (income):	'	'	'	'
Cost of rental uniforms and ancillary products	-61,099	-57,227	-194,209	-181,918
Cost of other services	-70,473	-71,356	-230,142	-224,367
Selling and administrative expenses	-4,431	-7,105	-13,628	-15,258
Operating income	-83,032	-73,161	-246,686	-233,178
Interest income	582	0	15,270	0
Interest expense (income)	0	0	0	0
Income before income taxes	-83,614	-73,161	-261,956	-233,178
Income taxes	-15	-6	-59	-23
Net income	($83,599)	($73,155)	($261,897)	($233,155)

Supplemental_Guarantor_Informa4

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2014	Nov. 30, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	$84,602	'	'	$74,705	$247,218	$229,465
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-5,121	'	'	-8,173	-3,727	519
Change in fair value of derivatives	-102	'	'	-36	-291	-187
Amortization of interest rate lock agreements	488	'	'	488	1,464	1,464
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities	1	'	'	1	-17	-11
Other comprehensive (loss) income	-4,734	2,335	-172	-7,720	-2,571	1,785
Comprehensive income	79,868	'	'	66,985	244,647	231,250
Cintas Corporation	'	'	'	'	'	'
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	84,602	'	'	74,705	247,218	229,465
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0	'	'	0	0	0
Change in fair value of derivatives	0	'	'	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 (loss) income	0	'	'	0	0	0
Comprehensive income	84,602	'	'	74,705	247,218	229,465
Corp. 2	'	'	'	'	'	'
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	23,352	'	'	23,197	74,305	73,760
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0	'	'	-7	0	0
Change in fair value of derivatives	0	'	'	-36	0	-187
Amortization of interest rate lock agreements	488	'	'	488	1,464	1,464
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities	0	'	'	0	0	0
Other comprehensive (loss) income	488	'	'	445	1,464	1,277
Comprehensive income	23,840	'	'	23,642	75,769	75,037
Subsidiary Guarantors	'	'	'	'	'	'
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	57,938	'	'	54,012	165,617	157,510
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0	'	'	0	0	0
Change in fair value of derivatives	0	'	'	0	0	0
Amortization of interest rate lock agreements	0	'	'	0	0	0
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities	0	'	'	4	-14	-3
Other comprehensive (loss) income	0	'	'	4	-14	-3
Comprehensive income	57,938	'	'	54,016	165,603	157,507
Non-Guarantors	'	'	'	'	'	'
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	2,309	'	'	-4,054	21,975	1,885
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-5,121	'	'	-8,166	-3,727	519
Change in fair value of derivatives	-102	'	'	0	-291	0
Amortization of interest rate lock agreements	0	'	'	0	0	0
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities	1	'	'	-3	-3	-8
Other comprehensive (loss) income	-5,222	'	'	-8,169	-4,021	511
Comprehensive income	-2,913	'	'	-12,223	17,954	2,396
Eliminations	'	'	'	'	'	'
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	-83,599	'	'	-73,155	-261,897	-233,155
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0	'	'	0	0	0
Change in fair value of derivatives	0	'	'	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 (loss) income	0	'	'	0	0	0
Comprehensive income	($83,599)	'	'	($73,155)	($261,897)	($233,155)

Supplemental_Guarantor_Informa5

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet) (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 28, 2014	31-May-13	Feb. 28, 2013	31-May-12
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$348,859	$352,273	$217,470	$339,825
Marketable securities	4,840	5,680	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	529,668	496,049	'	'
Inventories, net	256,132	240,440	'	'
Uniforms and other rental items in service	498,649	496,752	'	'
Income taxes, current	0	9,102	'	'
Deferred tax asset (liability)	0	0	'	'
Prepaid expenses	26,761	24,530	'	'
Total current assets	1,664,909	1,624,826	'	'
Property and equipment, at cost, net	981,197	986,703	'	'
Goodwill	1,532,568	1,517,560	'	'
Service contracts, net	83,972	92,153	'	'
Other assets, net	137,795	124,390	'	'
Total assets	4,400,441	4,345,632	4,226,099	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	117,336	121,029	'	'
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	80,109	78,050	'	'
Accrued liabilities	259,310	271,821	'	'
Income taxes, current	9,018	0	'	'
Deferred tax liability	86,396	77,169	'	'
Long-term debt due within one year	633	8,187	'	'
Total current liabilities	552,802	556,256	'	'
Long-term liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt due after one year	1,300,523	1,300,979	'	'
Deferred income taxes	209,915	210,483	'	'
Accrued liabilities	93,168	76,422	'	'
Total long-term liabilities	1,603,606	1,587,884	'	'
Total shareholders’ equity	2,244,033	2,201,492	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	4,400,441	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	'	'
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	1,743,234	1,698,122	'	'
Total assets	1,743,234	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	2,208,481	2,163,369	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	1,743,234	1,698,122	'	'
Corp. 2	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	72,142	54,511	46,596	58,737
Marketable securities	0	0	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	384,695	355,429	'	'
Inventories, net	224,554	201,260	'	'
Uniforms and other rental items in service	367,458	363,662	'	'
Income taxes, current	'	4,172	'	'
Deferred tax asset (liability)	500	534	'	'
Prepaid expenses	7,003	7,450	'	'
Total current assets	1,056,352	987,018	'	'
Property and equipment, at cost, net	631,215	631,480	'	'
Goodwill	0	0	'	'
Service contracts, net	78,810	88,157	'	'
Other assets, net	1,626,252	1,627,505	'	'
Total assets	3,392,629	3,334,160	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	-611,486	-561,454	'	'
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	57,929	54,591	'	'
Accrued liabilities	45,423	67,490	'	'
Income taxes, current	14,249	'	'	'
Deferred tax liability	0	0	'	'
Long-term debt due within one year	903	8,436	'	'
Total current liabilities	-492,982	-430,937	'	'
Long-term liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt due after one year	1,309,658	1,310,384	'	'
Deferred income taxes	-6	-6	'	'
Accrued liabilities	0	0	'	'
Total long-term liabilities	1,309,652	1,310,378	'	'
Total shareholders’ equity	2,575,959	2,454,719	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	3,392,629	3,334,160	'	'
Subsidiary Guarantors	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	238,629	247,070	139,548	229,287
Marketable securities	0	5,680	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	101,647	96,569	'	'
Inventories, net	19,199	25,584	'	'
Uniforms and other rental items in service	111,778	113,024	'	'
Income taxes, current	'	3,437	'	'
Deferred tax asset (liability)	-500	-534	'	'
Prepaid expenses	16,873	12,909	'	'
Total current assets	487,626	503,739	'	'
Property and equipment, at cost, net	246,329	259,586	'	'
Goodwill	1,454,818	1,449,445	'	'
Service contracts, net	74	166	'	'
Other assets, net	2,876,904	2,698,197	'	'
Total assets	5,065,751	4,911,133	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	1,127,152	1,084,986	'	'
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	17,066	17,642	'	'
Accrued liabilities	203,210	193,261	'	'
Income taxes, current	-6,067	'	'	'
Deferred tax liability	77,812	68,231	'	'
Long-term debt due within one year	-270	-249	'	'
Total current liabilities	1,418,903	1,363,871	'	'
Long-term liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt due after one year	-9,883	-11,020	'	'
Deferred income taxes	215,622	216,368	'	'
Accrued liabilities	92,239	75,571	'	'
Total long-term liabilities	297,978	280,919	'	'
Total shareholders’ equity	3,348,870	3,266,343	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	5,065,751	4,911,133	'	'
Non-Guarantors	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	38,088	50,692	31,326	51,801
Marketable securities	4,840	0	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	43,326	44,051	'	'
Inventories, net	9,396	10,342	'	'
Uniforms and other rental items in service	37,404	38,917	'	'
Income taxes, current	'	1,493	'	'
Deferred tax asset (liability)	0	0	'	'
Prepaid expenses	2,885	4,171	'	'
Total current assets	135,939	149,666	'	'
Property and equipment, at cost, net	103,653	95,637	'	'
Goodwill	77,750	68,115	'	'
Service contracts, net	5,088	3,830	'	'
Other assets, net	813,865	768,903	'	'
Total assets	1,136,295	1,086,151	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	28,902	24,728	'	'
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	5,114	5,817	'	'
Accrued liabilities	10,677	11,837	'	'
Income taxes, current	836	'	'	'
Deferred tax liability	8,584	8,938	'	'
Long-term debt due within one year	0	0	'	'
Total current liabilities	54,113	51,320	'	'
Long-term liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt due after one year	748	848	'	'
Deferred income taxes	-5,701	-5,879	'	'
Accrued liabilities	929	851	'	'
Total long-term liabilities	-4,024	-4,180	'	'
Total shareholders’ equity	1,086,206	1,039,011	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	1,136,295	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	2,983	3,254	'	'
Uniforms and other rental items in service	-17,991	-18,851	'	'
Income taxes, current	'	0	'	'
Deferred tax asset (liability)	0	0	'	'
Prepaid expenses	0	0	'	'
Total current assets	-15,008	-15,597	'	'
Property and equipment, at cost, net	0	0	'	'
Goodwill	0	0	'	'
Service contracts, net	0	0	'	'
Other assets, net	-6,922,460	-6,668,337	'	'
Total assets	-6,937,468	-6,683,934	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	38,015	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	38,015	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	-6,975,483	-6,721,950	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	($6,937,468)	($6,683,934)	'	'

Supplemental_Guarantor_Informa6

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$247,218	$229,465
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	'	'
Depreciation	127,761	123,242
Amortization of intangible assets	17,524	17,884
Stock-based compensation	22,248	16,660
Deferred income taxes	8,733	31,905
Change in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	-34,024	-41,402
Inventories, net	-16,130	4,437
Uniforms and other rental items in service	-4,142	-28,803
Prepaid expenses	-1,892	9
Accounts payable	-7,037	13,475
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	2,219	-680
Accrued liabilities	5,025	-3,788
Income taxes payable	18,270	5,939
Net cash provided by operating activities	385,773	368,343
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Capital expenditures	-113,615	-151,799
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities	49,635	97,651
Purchase of marketable securities and investments	-63,335	-135,398
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	-32,965	-64,625
Other, net	-868	-662
Net cash used in investing activities	-161,148	-254,833
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of debt	0	250,000
Repayment of debt	-8,010	-225,472
Exercise of stock-based compensation awards	29,286	7,156
Dividends paid	-93,314	-79,744
Repurchase of common stock	-164,462	-187,076
Other, net	10,339	-1,385
Net cash used in financing activities	-226,161	-236,521
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-1,878	656
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-3,414	-122,355
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	352,273	339,825
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	348,859	217,470
Cintas Corporation	'	'
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	247,218	229,465
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	22,248	16,660
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	269,466	246,125
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, net	-45,138	10,653
Net cash used in investing activities	-45,138	10,653
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of debt	0	0
Repayment of debt	0	0
Exercise of stock-based compensation awards	29,286	7,156
Dividends paid	-93,287	-79,723
Repurchase of common stock	-164,462	-187,076
Other, net	4,135	2,865
Net cash used in financing activities	-224,328	-256,778
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	74,305	73,760
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	'	'
Depreciation	77,225	73,048
Amortization of intangible assets	15,913	15,681
Stock-based compensation	0	0
Deferred income taxes	-1	-1
Change in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	-29,274	-14,247
Inventories, net	-23,320	2,563
Uniforms and other rental items in service	-3,796	-14,395
Prepaid expenses	475	623
Accounts payable	-43,563	-61,702
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	3,338	456
Accrued liabilities	-19,708	-25,003
Income taxes payable	18,413	15,762
Net cash provided by operating activities	70,007	66,545
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Capital expenditures	-77,219	-92,342
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities	0	0
Purchase of marketable securities and investments	-1,051	-865
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	-12,783	-62,693
Other, net	45,472	57,393
Net cash used in investing activities	-45,581	-98,507
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of debt	0	250,000
Repayment of debt	-8,259	-225,702
Exercise of stock-based compensation awards	0	0
Dividends paid	0	0
Repurchase of common stock	0	0
Other, net	1,464	-4,477
Net cash used in financing activities	-6,795	19,821
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	17,631	-12,141
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	54,511	58,737
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	72,142	46,596
Subsidiary Guarantors	'	'
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	165,617	157,510
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	'	'
Depreciation	39,574	40,025
Amortization of intangible assets	122	158
Stock-based compensation	0	0
Deferred income taxes	8,806	31,169
Change in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	-5,078	-26,217
Inventories, net	6,385	-4,556
Uniforms and other rental items in service	1,246	-8,876
Prepaid expenses	-3,964	-1,769
Accounts payable	33,239	70,654
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	-576	-1,407
Accrued liabilities	26,620	21,069
Income taxes payable	-2,629	-14,114
Net cash provided by operating activities	269,362	263,646
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Capital expenditures	-26,646	-40,817
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities	5,659	10,810
Purchase of marketable securities and investments	-57,460	-32,340
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	0	0
Other, net	-204,788	-292,054
Net cash used in investing activities	-283,235	-354,401
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of debt	4,416	0
Repayment of debt	1,016	1,016
Exercise of stock-based compensation awards	0	0
Dividends paid	0	0
Repurchase of common stock	0	0
Other, net	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	5,432	1,016
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-8,441	-89,739
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	247,070	229,287
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	238,629	139,548
Non-Guarantors	'	'
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	21,975	1,885
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	'	'
Depreciation	10,962	10,169
Amortization of intangible assets	1,489	2,045
Stock-based compensation	0	0
Deferred income taxes	-72	737
Change in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	328	-938
Inventories, net	534	-153
Uniforms and other rental items in service	-732	-2,528
Prepaid expenses	1,597	1,155
Accounts payable	3,288	4,523
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	-543	271
Accrued liabilities	-2,654	-640
Income taxes payable	2,486	4,291
Net cash provided by operating activities	38,658	20,817
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Capital expenditures	-9,750	-18,640
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities	43,976	86,841
Purchase of marketable securities and investments	-49,051	-109,870
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	-20,182	-1,932
Other, net	-14,674	1,447
Net cash used in investing activities	-49,681	-42,154
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of debt	-4,416	0
Repayment of debt	0	0
Exercise of stock-based compensation awards	0	0
Dividends paid	-27	-21
Repurchase of common stock	0	0
Other, net	4,740	227
Net cash used in financing activities	297	206
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-1,878	656
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-12,604	-20,475
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	50,692	51,801
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	38,088	31,326
Eliminations	'	'
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	-261,897	-233,155
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	271	6,583
Uniforms and other rental items in service	-860	-3,004
Prepaid expenses	0	0
Accounts payable	-1	0
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	0	0
Accrued liabilities	767	786
Income taxes payable	0	0
Net cash provided by operating activities	-261,720	-228,790
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Capital expenditures	0	0
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities	0	0
Purchase of marketable securities and investments	44,227	7,677
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	0	0
Other, net	218,260	221,899
Net cash used in investing activities	262,487	229,576
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
Dividends paid	0	0
Repurchase of common stock	0	0
Other, net	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