Cintas (CTAS) 10-Q 8 Jan 19 2019 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	CINTAS CORP
Entity Central Index Key	723,254
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Nov. 30, 2018
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--05-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		104,543,895
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business	false

Consolidated Condensed Statemen

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Revenue:
Total revenue	$ 1,718,268	$ 1,606,441	$ 3,416,243	$ 3,217,944
Costs and expenses:
Selling and administrative expenses	491,671	468,084	996,305	954,367
G&K Services, Inc. integration expenses	7,847	13,074	12,697	17,045
Operating income	275,640	235,211	540,868	484,310
Gain on sale of a cost method investment	69,373	0	69,373	0
Interest income	(391)	(291)	(887)	(588)
Interest expense	24,880	29,129	49,184	59,446
Income before income taxes	320,524	206,373	561,944	425,452
Income taxes	77,530	68,636	106,403	126,607
Income from continuing operations	242,994	137,737	455,541	298,845
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax expense of $6, tax benefit of $624, tax benefit of $4 and tax expense of $41,103, respectively	19	(628)	(13)	55,475
Net income	$ 243,013	$ 137,109	$ 455,528	$ 354,320
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 2.25	$ 1.27	$ 4.21	$ 2.77
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0	(0.01)	0	0.51
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	2.25	1.26	4.21	3.28
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	2.18	1.24	4.07	2.69
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0	(0.01)	0	0.50
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	2.18	1.23	4.07	3.19
Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.05	$ 1.62	$ 2.05	$ 1.62
Uniform Rental and Facility Services
Revenue:
Total revenue	$ 1,390,778	$ 1,308,038	$ 2,765,716	$ 2,619,822
Costs and expenses:
Cost of revenue	761,119	723,960	1,507,572	1,430,823
Other
Revenue:
Total revenue	327,490	298,403	650,527	598,122
Costs and expenses:
Cost of revenue	$ 181,991	$ 166,112	$ 358,801	$ 331,399

Consolidated Condensed Statem_2

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Income Statement [Abstract]
Tax expense (benefit) from discontinued operations	$ 6	$ (624)	$ (4)	$ 41,103

Consolidated Condensed Statem_3

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Aug. 31, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	Aug. 31, 2017	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 243,013		$ 137,109		$ 455,528	$ 354,320
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(10,623)		(11,374)		(13,642)	23,810
Change in fair value of interest rate lock agreements	4,921		0		1,753	0
Amortization of interest rate lock agreements	(294)		(172)		(589)	(344)
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities	0		(20)		0	0
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(5,996)	$ (6,482)	(11,566)	$ 35,032	(12,478)	23,466
Comprehensive income	$ 237,017		$ 125,543		$ 443,050	$ 377,786

Consolidated Condensed Balance

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2018	May 31, 2018
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 88,479	$ 138,724
Accounts receivable, net	904,062	804,583
Inventories, net	321,874	280,347
Uniforms and other rental items in service	758,246	702,261
Income taxes, current	36,595	19,634
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	106,614	32,383
Total current assets	2,215,870	1,977,932
Property and equipment, net	1,410,530	1,382,730
Investments	183,548	175,581
Goodwill	2,845,244	2,846,888
Service contracts, net	521,505	545,768
Other assets, net	228,386	29,315
Total assets	7,405,083	6,958,214
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	211,900	215,074
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	117,645	140,654
Accrued liabilities	611,641	420,129
Debt due within one year	173,500	0
Total current liabilities	1,114,686	775,857
Long-term liabilities:
Debt due after one year	2,536,408	2,535,309
Deferred income taxes	435,461	352,581
Accrued liabilities	291,284	277,941
Total long-term liabilities	3,263,153	3,165,831
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 2019: 184,055,883 shares issued and 106,969,908 shares outstanding; FY 2018: 182,723,471 shares issued and 106,326,383 shares outstanding	804,234	618,464
Paid-in capital	166,837	245,211
Retained earnings	6,261,756	5,837,827
Treasury stock: FY 2019: 77,085,975 shares, FY 2018: 76,397,088 shares	(4,209,448)	(3,701,319)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	3,865	16,343
Total shareholders’ equity	3,027,244	3,016,526
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 7,405,083	$ 6,958,214

Consolidated Condensed Balanc_2

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - shares	Nov. 30, 2018	May 31, 2018
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	100,000	100,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	425,000,000	425,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	184,152,836	182,723,471
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	105,123,513	106,326,383
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	79,029,323	76,397,088

Consolidated Condensed Statem_4

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 455,528	$ 354,320
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	107,112	107,578
Amortization of intangible assets and capitalized contract costs	67,559	31,261
Stock-based compensation	74,784	55,204
Gain on sale of a cost method investment	(69,373)	0
Gain on sale of business	0	(99,060)
Deferred income taxes	19,227	42,162
Change in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:
Accounts receivable, net	(85,748)	(24,800)
Inventories, net	(53,227)	2,595
Uniforms and other rental items in service	(57,684)	(33,294)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets and capitalized contract costs	(58,161)	(18,573)
Accounts payable	(1,955)	(8,706)
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	(20,969)	(36,480)
Accrued liabilities and other	(15,322)	(1,940)
Income taxes, current	(17,204)	8,742
Net cash provided by operating activities	344,567	379,009
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(137,614)	(132,466)
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities	0	100,259
Purchase of marketable securities and investments	(14,071)	(99,877)
Proceeds from sale of a cost method investment	73,342	0
Proceeds from sale of business	0	127,835
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	(6,580)	(1,099)
Other, net	(1,717)	(870)
Net cash used in investing activities	(86,640)	(6,218)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Issuance (payments) of commercial paper, net	173,500	(50,500)
Repayment of debt	0	(250,000)
Proceeds from exercise of stock-based compensation awards	32,612	28,558
Repurchase of common stock	(508,129)	(35,697)
Other, net	(5,362)	(1,882)
Net cash used in financing activities	(307,379)	(309,521)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(793)	3,466
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(50,245)	66,736
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	138,724	169,266
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 88,479	$ 236,002

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
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, we suggest 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, 2018 . A summary of our significant accounting policies is presented beginning on page 39 of that report. There have been no material changes in the accounting policies followed by Cintas during the current fiscal year other than the adoption of new accounting pronouncements discussed below. 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. On March 21, 2017, Cintas completed the acquisition of G&K Services, Inc. (G&K) for consideration of approximately $2.1 billion . G&K is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cintas that operates within the Uniform Rental and Facility Services operating segment. To finance the G&K acquisition, Cintas used a combination of new senior notes, a term loan, other borrowings under its existing credit facility (see Note 7 entitled Debt, Derivatives and Hedging Activities for additional discussion related to debt obligations) and cash on hand. G&K's results of operations are included in Cintas' consolidated financial statements as of and from the date of acquisition. During the three months ended August 31, 2017, Cintas sold a significant business, referred to as "Discontinued Services," and as a result, its operations are classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented. See Note 12 entitled Discontinued Operations for more information. Inventories, net are measured at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or net realizable value. Inventory is comprised of the following amounts at: (In thousands) November 30, May 31, Raw materials $ 14,005 $ 17,042 Work in process 32,420 27,350 Finished goods 275,449 235,955 $ 321,874 $ 280,347 Inventories are recorded net of reserves for obsolete inventory of $31.9 million and $37.0 million at November 30, 2018 and May 31, 2018 , respectively. New Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standard Update (ASU) 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)," to clarify revenue recognition principles. This guidance is intended to improve disclosure requirements and enhance the comparability of revenue recognition practices. Improved disclosures under the amended guidance relate to the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue that is recognized from contracts with customers. We adopted ASU 2014-09, and all the related amendments, effective June 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method. ASU 2014-09 requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Upon adoption of ASU 2014-09, we recorded an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings as of June 1, 2018. The adjustment to retained earnings primarily relates to the capitalization of certain direct and incremental contract costs required by the new guidance. Capitalized costs are amortized ratably over the anticipated period of benefit. We applied ASU 2014-09 only to contracts that were not completed prior to fiscal 2019. Results for reporting periods beginning after May 31, 2018 are presented under ASU 2014-09, while comparative prior period amounts have not been restated and continue to be presented under accounting standards in effect in those periods. There were two implementation adjustments upon adoption of ASU 2014-09: (1) capitalization of certain direct and incremental contract costs and (2) the timing of revenue recognition for certain contracts with customers that create an asset with no alternative use to the Company and an enforceable right of payment from the customer upon termination. Adoption of ASU 2014-09 impacted the Company's previously reported results as of May 31, 2018 as follows: Capitalization of Contract Costs. The Company has elected to apply the guidance, as a practical expedient, to a portfolio of contracts (or performance obligations) with similar characteristics because the Company reasonably expects that the effects on the consolidated condensed financial statements of applying this guidance to the portfolio would not differ materially from applying this guidance to the individual contracts within the portfolio. The Company also continues to expense certain costs to obtain a contract if those costs do not meet the criteria of the new standard or the amortization period of the asset would have been one year or less. Assets With No Alternative Use. For our Uniform Direct Sale business, our revenue, prior to the adoption of ASU 2014-09, was primarily generated from the sale of finished products to customers as products are shipped and title passes to the customers. For certain contracts with customers, the Company creates an asset with no alternative use to the Company, and the Company has an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date. For these contracts, we have moved from a point-in-time model to an over-time model in which our measure of progress is finished goods with no alternative use in accordance with the provisions of ASU 2014-09. We expect ASU 2014-09 will have no cash impact and will not affect the economics of our underlying customer contracts. Impacts of Adopting ASU 2014-09 (In thousands) May 31, 2018 Capitalization of Contract Costs Assets With No Alternative Use June 1, 2018 ASSETS Accounts receivable, net $ 804,583 $ — $ 13,426 $ 818,009 Inventories, net 280,347 — (11,265 ) 269,082 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 32,383 63,463 — 95,846 Total current assets 1,977,932 63,463 2,161 2,043,556 Other assets, net 29,315 187,503 — 216,818 Total assets $ 6,958,214 $ 250,966 $ 2,161 $ 7,211,341 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Deferred income taxes $ 352,581 $ 63,389 $ 546 $ 416,516 Total long-term liabilities 3,165,831 63,389 546 3,229,766 Retained earnings 5,837,827 187,577 1,615 6,027,019 Total shareholders' equity 3,016,526 187,577 1,615 3,205,718 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 6,958,214 $ 250,966 $ 2,161 $ 7,211,341 The impacts of adopting ASU 2014-09 on our fiscal 2019 consolidated condensed financial statements are presented in the following tables: Six Months Ended November 30, 2018 Consolidated Condensed Statement of Income (In thousands) As Reported Under Historical Guidance Impact of Adopting ASU 2014-09 Revenue: Uniform rental and facility services $ 2,765,716 $ 2,767,884 $ (2,168 ) Other 650,527 649,802 725 Total revenue 3,416,243 3,417,686 (1,443 ) Costs and expenses: Cost of other 358,801 357,902 899 Selling and administrative expenses 996,305 1,010,394 (14,089 ) Operating income 540,868 529,121 11,747 Income before income taxes 561,944 550,197 11,747 Income taxes 106,403 103,537 2,866 Income from continuing operations 455,541 446,660 8,881 Net income $ 455,528 $ 446,647 $ 8,881 Diluted earnings per share $ 4.07 $ 3.99 $ 0.08 Balance at November 30, 2018 Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet (In thousands) As Reported Under Historical Guidance Impact of Adopting ASU 2014-09 ASSETS Accounts receivable, net $ 904,062 $ 889,716 $ 14,346 Inventories, net 321,874 334,038 (12,164 ) Income taxes, current 36,595 36,600 (5 ) Prepaid expenses and other current assets 106,614 39,642 66,972 Total current assets 2,215,870 2,146,721 69,149 Other assets, net 228,386 32,666 195,720 Total assets $ 7,405,083 $ 7,140,214 $ 264,869 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Long-term liabilities: Deferred income taxes $ 435,461 $ 368,665 $ 66,796 Total long-term liabilities 3,263,153 3,196,357 66,796 Retained earnings 6,261,756 6,063,683 198,073 Total shareholders' equity 3,027,244 2,829,171 198,073 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 7,405,083 $ 7,140,214 $ 264,869 The adoption of ASU 2014-09 had no impact to the Company's fiscal 2019 operating cash flow, and the only impact of the adoption on our fiscal 2019 consolidated condensed statement of comprehensive income was the impact to net income as presented in the table above. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842),” which sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both parties to a contract (i.e., lessees and lessors). The new standard requires lessees to apply a dual approach, classifying leases as either finance or operating leases based on the principle of whether or not the lease is effectively a financed purchase by the lessee. This classification will determine whether lease expense is recognized based on an effective interest method or on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease, respectively. A lessee is also required to record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all leases with a term of greater than 12 months regardless of their classification. Leases with a term of 12 months or less will be accounted for similar to existing guidance for operating leases today. The guidance also requires disclosures that meet the objective of enabling financial statement users to assess the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. Topic 842 supersedes the previous leases standard, Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 840, "Leases." This guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, however, early adoption is permitted. Entities are required to use a modified retrospective approach for leases that exist or are entered into after the beginning of the earliest comparative period in the financial statements. Cintas will adopt this ASU on June 1, 2019 and we expect to elect the practical expedient which will allow us to not apply the amended lease accounting guidance to comparative periods that will be presented. The Company is implementing new lease systems in connection with the adoption and is also evaluating the impact that ASU 2016-02 will have on its consolidated condensed financial statements. The majority of our lease spend relates to certain real estate with the remaining lease spend primarily related to equipment. We currently expect the adoption of this standard to result in a material increase to the assets and liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets, but we do not expect a material impact on the consolidated condensed statements of income or consolidated condensed statements of cash flows. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, “Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments.” ASU 2016-15 makes eight targeted changes to how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-15 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company’s adoption of this standard on June 1, 2018 did not have a material impact on its consolidated condensed statements of cash flows. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment.” ASU 2017-04 eliminates the two-step process that required identification of potential impairment and a separate measure of the actual impairment. Goodwill impairment charges, if any, would be determined by the difference between a reporting unit's carrying value and its fair value (impairment loss is limited to the carrying value). This standard is effective for annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests beginning after December 15, 2019. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have an impact on the consolidated condensed financial statements. In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, "Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income." ASU 2018-02 allows entities to elect to reclassify the income tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Tax Act) on items within accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings and requires additional related disclosures. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years, however, early adoption is permitted. Cintas is currently evaluating the impact that ASU 2018-02 will have on its consolidated condensed financial statements. In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, “Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities.” ASU 2017-12 better aligns an entity’s risk management activities and financial reporting for hedging relationships through changes to both the designation and measurement guidance for qualifying hedging relationships and the presentation of hedge results. Among other amendments, the update allows entities to designate the variability in cash flows attributable to changes in a contractually specified component stated in the contract as the hedged risk in a cash flow hedge of a forecasted purchase or sale of a nonfinancial asset. This standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. We adopted the standard effective as of June 1, 2018, and the effect of adoption of this standard did not have a material impact to our consolidated condensed financial statements. No other new accounting pronouncement recently issued or newly effective had or is expected to have a material impact on Cintas' consolidated condensed financial statements.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition The following table presents Cintas' total revenue disaggregated by service type: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended November 30, 2018 November 30, 2017 November 30, 2018 November 30, 2017 (In thousands) Revenue % Revenue % Revenue % Revenue % Uniform Rental and Facility Services $ 1,390,778 81.0 % $ 1,308,038 81.4 % $ 2,765,716 81.0 % $ 2,619,822 81.4 % First Aid and Safety Services 153,348 8.9 % 139,090 8.7 % 306,765 9.0 % 279,672 8.7 % Fire Protection Services 96,183 5.6 % 80,949 5.0 % 194,292 5.7 % 167,496 5.2 % Uniform Direct Sales 77,959 4.5 % 78,364 4.9 % 149,470 4.3 % 150,954 4.7 % Total revenue $ 1,718,268 100.0 % $ 1,606,441 100.0 % $ 3,416,243 100.0 % $ 3,217,944 100.0 % For the three and six months ended November 30, 2018, the percentage of revenue recognized over time as the services are performed was 94.7% and 95.2% , respectively, of Uniform Rental and Facility Services revenue, 90.8% and 90.8% , respectively, of First Aid and Safety Services revenue and 100% and 100% , respectively, of Fire Protection Services revenue. During the same periods, the Uniform Direct Sales business unit recognized 96.7% and 96.4% , respectively, of revenue at a point in time, which generally occurs when the goods are transferred to the customer. Fire Protection Services and Uniform Direct Sales are recorded within the All Other reportable segment disclosed in Note 11 entitled Segment Information. Revenue Recognition Policy More than 95% of the Company's revenues are derived from fees for route servicing of Uniform Rental and Facility Services, First Aid and Safety Services and Fire Protection Services, performed by a Cintas employee-partner, at the customer's location of business. Revenues from our route servicing customer contracts represent a single-performance obligation. The Company recognizes these revenues over time as services are performed based on the nature of services provided and contractual rates (input method). The Company's remaining revenues, primarily within the Uniform Direct Sales operating segment, and representing less than 5% of the Company's total revenues, are recognized when the obligations under the terms of a contract with a customer are satisfied. This generally occurs when the goods are transferred to the customer. Certain of our customer contracts, primarily within our Uniform Direct Sales business, include pricing terms and conditions that include components of variable consideration. The variable consideration is typically in the form of consideration paid to a customer based on performance metrics specified within the contract. Specifically, some contracts contain discounts or rebates that the customer can earn through the achievement of specified volume levels. Each component of variable consideration is earned based on the Company's actual performance during the measurement period specified within the contract. To determine the transaction price, the Company estimates the variable consideration using the most likely amount method, based on the specific contract provisions and known performance results during the relevant measurement period. When determining if variable consideration should be constrained, the Company considers whether factors outside its control could result in a significant reversal of revenue. In making these assessments, the Company considers the likelihood and magnitude of a potential reversal. The Company's performance period generally corresponds with the monthly invoice period. No constraints on our revenue recognition were applied during the three or six months ended November 30, 2018 . The Company reassesses these estimates during each reporting period. Cintas maintains a liability for these discounts and rebates within accrued liabilities on the consolidated condensed balance sheets. Variable consideration also includes consideration paid to a customer at the beginning of a contract. Cintas capitalizes this consideration and amortizes it over the life of the contract as a reduction to revenue in accordance with ASC 606. These assets are included in Other Assets, net on the consolidated condensed balance sheet. Additionally, in accordance with ASC 606, certain Uniform Direct Sales customer contracts contain a provision with an enforceable right of payment and the underlying product has no alternative use to Cintas. Consequently, when both aforementioned provisions are prevalent in a customer contract, the revenue is recorded for finished goods that the customer is obligated to purchase under the termination terms of the contract. Costs to Obtain a Contract The Company capitalizes commission expenses paid to our employee-partners when the commissions are deemed to be incremental for obtaining the route servicing customer contract. The deferred commissions are amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected period of benefit. We review the deferred commission balances for impairment on an ongoing basis. Deferred commissions are classified as current or noncurrent based on the timing of when we expect to recognize the expense. The current portion is included in prepaid expenses and other current assets and the noncurrent portion is included in other assets, net on the Company's consolidated condensed balance sheets. As of November 30, 2018 , the current and noncurrent assets related to deferred commissions totaled $67.0 million and $199.7 million , respectively. We recorded amortization expense related to deferred commissions of $17.6 million and $34.7 million during the three and six months ended November 30, 2018 , respectively. These expenses are classified in selling and administrative expense on the consolidated condensed statements of income.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements All financial instruments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis have been classified within the most appropriate level within the fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used to determine the fair value at the consolidated condensed balance sheet date. These financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below: As of November 30, 2018 (In thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Fair Value Cash and cash equivalents $ 88,479 $ — $ — $ 88,479 Other assets, net: Interest rate lock agreements — 2,307 — 2,307 Total assets at fair value $ 88,479 $ 2,307 $ — $ 90,786 As of May 31, 2018 (In thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Fair Value Cash and cash equivalents $ 138,724 $ — $ — $ 138,724 Total assets at fair value $ 138,724 $ — $ — $ 138,724 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, 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. 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. There were no outstanding marketable securities as of November 30, 2018 or May 31, 2018. As of November 30, 2018 , other assets included the fair value of outstanding interest rate lock agreements. The fair values of Cintas' interest rate lock agreements are based on similar exchange traded derivatives (market approach) and are, therefore, included within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The fair value was determined by comparing the locked rates against the benchmarked treasury rate. 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 condensed balance sheet dates. In addition to assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, the Company records assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as required under GAAP.

Investments

Investments	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Investments	Investments Investments at November 30, 2018 of $183.5 million include the cash surrender value of insurance policies of $165.4 million , equity method investments of $16.9 million and cost method investments of $1.2 million . Investments at May 31, 2018 of $175.6 million include the cash surrender value of insurance policies of $154.0 million , equity method investments of $16.4 million and cost method investments of $5.2 million . Investments are generally evaluated for impairment on an annual basis or when indicators of impairment exist. For the six months ended November 30, 2018 and 2017 , no impairment losses were recorded. During the three months ended November 30, 2018, Cintas sold a cost method investment to a third party. Proceeds from the sale were $73.3 million , which resulted in a pre-tax gain of $69.4 million .

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations using the two-class method for amounts attributable to Cintas’ common shares: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Basic Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations (in thousands except per share data) November 30, November 30, November 30, November 30, Income from continuing operations $ 242,994 $ 137,737 $ 455,541 $ 298,845 Less: income from continuing operations allocated to participating securities 3,376 2,111 6,308 5,298 Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders $ 239,618 $ 135,626 $ 449,233 $ 293,547 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 106,475 106,340 106,652 106,039 Basic earnings per share from continuing operations $ 2.25 $ 1.27 $ 4.21 $ 2.77 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations (in thousands except per share data) November 30, November 30, November 30, November 30, Income from continuing operations $ 242,994 $ 137,737 $ 455,541 $ 298,845 Less: income from continuing operations allocated to participating securities 3,376 2,111 6,308 5,298 Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders $ 239,618 $ 135,626 $ 449,233 $ 293,547 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 106,475 106,340 106,652 106,039 Effect of dilutive securities – employee stock options 3,399 3,478 3,605 2,899 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 109,874 109,818 110,257 108,938 Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations $ 2.18 $ 1.24 $ 4.07 $ 2.69 For the three and six months ended November 30, 2018 , both basic and diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations were $0.00 . Both basic and diluted loss per share from discontinued operations were $0.01 for the three months ended November 30, 2017 . For the six months ended November 30, 2017, basic and diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations were $0.51 and $0.50 , respectively. For the three months ended November 30, 2018 and 2017 , options granted to purchase 0.4 million and 0.5 million shares of Cintas common stock, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share. For the six months ended November 30, 2018 and 2017 , 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. The exercise prices of these options were greater than the average market price of the common stock (anti-dilutive). On August 2, 2016, Cintas announced that the Board of Directors authorized a $500.0 million share buyback program, which does not have an expiration date. The August 2, 2016 share buyback program was completed during the second quarter of fiscal 2019. From the inception of the August 2, 2016 share buyback program through November 2018, Cintas purchased a total of 2.6 million shares of Cintas common stock at an average price of $188.82 per share for a total purchase price of $500.0 million . On October 30, 2018, we announced that the Board of Directors authorized a new $1.0 billion share buyback program, which does not have an expiration date. The following table summarizes the buyback activity by program and fiscal period. (In thousands except per share data) Three Months Ended November 30, 2018 Six Months Ended November 30, 2018 Buyback Program Shares Avg. Price per Share Purchase Price Shares Avg. Price per Share Purchase Price August 2, 2016 1,740 $ 190.66 $ 331,547 2,130 $ 192.55 $ 410,003 October 30, 2018 201 $ 181.41 $ 36,579 201 $ 181.41 $ 36,579 1,941 $ 189.69 $ 368,126 2,331 $ 191.58 $ 446,582 In the period subsequent to November 30, 2018 through January 8, 2019 , we purchased 0.6 million shares of Cintas common stock under the new share buyback program at an average price of $167.32 for a total purchase price of $100.0 million . From the inception of the October 30, 2018 share buyback program through January 8, 2019 , Cintas has purchased a total of 0.8 million shares of Cintas common stock at an average price of $170.87 for a total purchase price of $136.6 million . For the three months ended November 30, 2018, Cintas acquired less than 0.1 million shares of Cintas common stock for employee payroll taxes dues on restricted stock awards that vested during the three months ended November 30, 2018. These shares were acquired at an average price of $194.14 per share for a total purchase price of $0.4 million . During the six months ended November 30, 2018 , Cintas acquired 0.3 million shares of Cintas common stock for employee payroll taxes due on restricted stock awards that vested during the six months ended November 30, 2018 . These shares were acquired at an average price of $204.32 per share for a total purchase price of $61.5 million .

Goodwill, Service Contracts and

Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
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 six months ended November 30, 2018 , by reportable operating segment and All Other, are as follows: Goodwill (in thousands) Uniform Rental and Facility Services First Aid and Safety Services All Other Total Balance as of June 1, 2018 $ 2,505,476 $ 244,279 $ 97,133 $ 2,846,888 Goodwill acquired 15 — 5,092 5,107 Foreign currency translation (6,233 ) (499 ) (19 ) (6,751 ) Balance as of November 30, 2018 $ 2,499,258 $ 243,780 $ 102,206 $ 2,845,244 Service Contracts (in thousands) Uniform Rental and Facility Services First Aid and Safety Services All Other Total Balance as of June 1, 2018 $ 492,067 $ 27,294 $ 26,407 $ 545,768 Service contracts acquired 739 14 4,959 5,712 Service contracts amortization (23,477 ) (1,926 ) (2,680 ) (28,083 ) Foreign currency translation (1,845 ) (47 ) — (1,892 ) Balance as of November 30, 2018 $ 467,484 $ 25,335 $ 28,686 $ 521,505 Information regarding Cintas’ service contracts and other assets is as follows: As of November 30, 2018 (In thousands) Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Service contracts $ 928,010 $ 406,505 $ 521,505 Capitalized contract costs (1) $ 234,446 $ 34,726 $ 199,720 Noncompete and consulting agreements 42,116 40,190 1,926 Other 41,282 14,542 26,740 Total other assets $ 317,844 $ 89,458 $ 228,386 (1) The current portion of capitalized contract costs, included in prepaid expenses and other current assets on the consolidated condensed balance sheet as of November 30, 2018 , is $67.0 million . As of May 31, 2018 (In thousands) Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Service contracts $ 924,978 $ 379,210 $ 545,768 Noncompete and consulting agreements $ 41,710 $ 39,877 $ 1,833 Other 38,787 11,305 27,482 Total other assets $ 80,497 $ 51,182 $ 29,315 Amortization expense for service contracts and other assets for continuing operations was $33.3 million and $15.6 million for the three months ended November 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. Amortization expense for service contracts and other assets for continuing operations was $66.2 million and $29.8 million for the six months ended November 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. Estimated amortization expense for service contracts and other assets, excluding any future acquisitions and commissions to be earned, for each of the next five full fiscal years and thereafter is $132.6 million , $124.7 million , $109.6 million , $97.7 million , $79.7 million and $323.1 million , respectively.

Debt, Derivatives and Hedging A

Debt, Derivatives and Hedging Activities	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt, Derivatives and Hedging Activities	Debt, Derivatives and Hedging Activities Cintas' outstanding debt is summarized as follows: (In thousands) Interest Rate Fiscal Year Issued Fiscal Year Maturity November 30, 2018 May 31, 2018 Debt due within one year Commercial paper 2.60 % (1) Various Various $ 173,500 $ — Total debt due within one year $ 173,500 $ — Debt due after one year Senior notes 4.30 % 2012 2022 $ 250,000 $ 250,000 Senior notes 2.90 % 2017 2022 650,000 650,000 Senior notes 3.25 % 2013 2023 300,000 300,000 Senior notes (2) 2.78 % 2013 2023 51,902 52,119 Senior notes (3) 3.11 % 2015 2025 52,140 52,309 Senior notes 3.70 % 2017 2027 1,000,000 1,000,000 Senior notes 6.15 % 2007 2037 250,000 250,000 Debt issuance costs (17,634 ) (19,119 ) Total debt due after one year $ 2,536,408 $ 2,535,309 (1) Variable rate debt instrument. The rate presented is the variable borrowing rate at November 30, 2018. (2) Cintas assumed these senior notes with the acquisition of G&K in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, and they were recorded at fair value. The interest rate shown above is the effective interest rate. The principal amount of these notes is $50.0 million with a stated interest rate of 3.73% . (3) Cintas assumed these senior notes with the acquisition of G&K in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, and they were recorded at fair value. The interest rate shown above is the effective interest rate. The principal amount of these notes is $50.0 million with a stated interest rate of 3.88% . Cintas' senior notes, excluding the G&K senior notes assumed with the acquisition of G&K in fiscal 2017, are recorded at cost, net of debt issuance costs. The fair value of the long-term debt is estimated using Level 2 inputs based on general market prices. The carrying value and fair value of Cintas' debt as of November 30, 2018 were $2,723.5 million and $2,715.0 million , respectively, and as of May 31, 2018 were $2,550.0 million and $2,582.0 million , respectively. During the six months ended November 30, 2018, Cintas issued $173.5 million , net of commercial paper. The credit agreement that supports our commercial paper program was amended on September 16, 2016. The amendment increased the capacity of the revolving credit facility from $450.0 million to $600.0 million and added a $250.0 million term loan facility. The credit agreement has an accordion feature that provides Cintas the ability to request increases to the borrowing commitments under either the revolving credit facility or a new term loan of up to $250.0 million in the aggregate, subject to customary conditions. The maturity date of the credit agreement is September 15, 2021. As of November 30, 2018 , there was $173.5 million of commercial paper outstanding with a weighted average interest rate of 2.60% and maturity dates less than 30 days and no borrowings on our revolving credit facility. As of May 31, 2018 , there was no commercial paper outstanding and no borrowings on our revolving credit facility. Cintas uses interest rate locks to manage our overall interest expense as interest rate locks effectively change the interest rate of specific debt issuances. The interest rate locks are entered into to protect against unfavorable movements in the benchmark treasury rate related to forecasted debt issuances. 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 2012, fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2017. The amortization of the cash flow hedges resulted in a decrease to other comprehensive income of $0.3 million and $0.1 million for the three months ended November 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. For the six months ended November 30, 2018 and 2017, the amortization of the cash flow hedges resulted in a decrease to other comprehensive income of $0.6 million and $0.3 million , respectively. During the first quarter of fiscal 2019, Cintas entered into interest rate lock agreements with a notional value of $500.0 million for a forecasted debt issuance. As of November 30, 2018 , the fair value of these interest rate locks was an asset of $2.3 million recorded in other assets and in other comprehensive income, net of tax. The interest rate locks had no impact on net income or cash flows from continuing operations for the three and six months ended November 30, 2018 . 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. 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. Cintas was in compliance with all debt covenants for all periods presented.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
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. As of November 30, 2018 and May 31, 2018 , recorded unrecognized tax benefits were $28.8 million and $26.9 million , respectively, and are included in long-term accrued liabilities on the consolidated condensed balance sheet. The majority of Cintas' operations are in North America. Cintas is required to file federal income tax returns, as well as state income tax returns in a majority of the domestic states and also in certain Canadian provinces. At times, Cintas is subject to audits in these jurisdictions. The audits, by nature, are sometimes complex and can require several years to resolve. The final resolution of any such tax audit could result in either a reduction in Cintas' accruals or an increase in its income tax provision, either of which could have an impact on the consolidated condensed results of operations in any given period. All U.S. federal income tax returns are closed to audit through fiscal 2014. Cintas is currently in various audits in certain foreign jurisdictions and certain domestic states. The years under foreign and domestic state audits cover fiscal years back to 2013. Based on the resolution of the various audits and other potential regulatory developments, it is reasonably possible that the balance of unrecognized tax benefits would not change for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2019. On December 22, 2017, the President signed into legislation the Tax Act. Among other changes, the Tax Act reduces the U.S. corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% and requires companies to pay a one-time transition tax on earnings of foreign subsidiaries. The Tax Act also includes provisions that are expected to offset some of the benefit of the U.S. corporate tax rate reduction, including the repeal of the deduction for domestic production activities and the expansion of the limitation on the deduction of certain executive compensation. In addition, the Tax Act alters the landscape of taxation of non-U.S. operations and provides immediate deductions for certain new investments, among other provisions. In acknowledgment of the substantial changes incorporated in the Tax Act, and with the timing of the enactment being just weeks before the majority of the provisions became effective, the SEC staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118 to provide certain guidance in determining the accounting for income tax effects of the legislation in the accounting period of enactment as well as provide a measurement period within which to finalize and reflect such final effects associated with the Tax Act. During the first quarter of fiscal 2019, Cintas recorded an adjustment to the provisional transition tax, net of foreign tax credits, of $3.3 million . Cintas is still revising the transition tax calculation, and this amount is subject to change based on computation of the final fiscal 2018 earnings and profit and the amounts held in cash and cash equivalents at the end of fiscal 2018. There were no provisional adjustments recorded during the three months ended November 30, 2018. Cintas also analyzed the impact of the new provisions under the Tax Act surrounding executive compensation, the foreign derived intangible income deduction and global intangible low-taxed income and determined that the impact was immaterial for the three and six months ended November 30, 2018. Cintas’ effective tax rate for continuing operations was 24.2% and 33.3% for the three months ended November 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. For the six months ended November 30, 2018 and 2017 , Cintas' effective tax rate for continuing operations was 18.9% and 29.8% , respectively. The effective tax rate for all periods was largely impacted by certain discrete items (primarily the tax accounting for stock-based compensation). The three and six-month periods ended November 30, 2018 were also impacted by the reduced U.S. corporate tax rate as a result of the enactment of the Tax Act.

Pension Plans

Pension Plans	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Pension Plans	Pension Plans In conjunction with the acquisition of G&K in fiscal 2017, Cintas assumed G&K's noncontributory frozen defined benefit pension plan (the Pension Plan) that covers substantially all G&K employees who were employed as of July 1, 2005, except certain employees who were covered by union-administered plans. Benefits are based on the number of years of service and each employee’s compensation near retirement. We will make annual contributions to the Pension Plan consistent with federal funding requirements. The Pension Plan was frozen by G&K effective December 31, 2006. Future growth in benefits will not occur beyond this date. Applicable accounting standards require that the consolidated condensed balance sheet reflect the funded status of the Pension Plan. The funded status of the Pension Plan is measured as the difference between the plan assets at fair value and the projected benefit obligation. The net pension liability is included in long-term accrued liabilities on the consolidated condensed balance sheets. Unrecognized differences between actual amounts and estimates based on actuarial assumptions are included in accumulated other comprehensive income in our consolidated condensed balance sheets. The difference between actual amounts and estimates based on actuarial assumptions are recognized in other comprehensive income in the period in which they occur. The Pension Plan assumptions are evaluated annually and are updated as deemed necessary. The components of net periodic pension cost (benefit) recognized in other comprehensive income for the Pension Plan are as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (In thousands) November 30, 2018 November 30, 2017 November 30, 2018 November 30, 2017 Interest cost $ 781 $ 711 $ 1,562 $ 1,421 Expected return on assets (720 ) (716 ) (1,441 ) (1,432 ) Total net periodic pension cost (benefit) $ 61 $ (5 ) $ 121 $ (11 )

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
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 Income on Interest Rate Hedges Other Total Balance at June 1, 2018 $ 6,550 $ 10,449 $ (656 ) $ 16,343 Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (3,019 ) (3,168 ) — (6,187 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — (295 ) — (295 ) Net current period other comprehensive loss (3,019 ) (3,463 ) — (6,482 ) Balance at August 31, 2018 3,531 6,986 (656 ) 9,861 Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications (10,623 ) 4,921 — (5,702 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — (294 ) — (294 ) Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income (10,623 ) 4,627 — (5,996 ) Balance at November 30, 2018 $ (7,092 ) $ 11,613 $ (656 ) $ 3,865 (In thousands) Foreign Currency Unrealized Income on Interest Rate Hedges Other Total Balance at June 1, 2017 $ (12,726 ) $ 11,382 $ (1,685 ) $ (3,029 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 35,184 — 20 35,204 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — (172 ) — (172 ) Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) 35,184 (172 ) 20 35,032 Balance at August 31, 2017 22,458 11,210 (1,665 ) 32,003 Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (11,374 ) — (20 ) (11,394 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — (172 ) — (172 ) Net current period other comprehensive loss (11,374 ) (172 ) (20 ) (11,566 ) Balance at November 30, 2017 $ 11,084 $ 11,038 $ (1,685 ) $ 20,437 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 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (In thousands) November 30, 2018 November 30, 2017 November 30, 2018 November 30, 2017 Amortization of interest rate locks $ 474 $ 278 $ 948 $ 556 Interest expense Tax expense (180 ) (106 ) (359 ) (212 ) Income taxes Amortization of interest rate locks, net of tax $ 294 $ 172 $ 589 $ 344 Net income

Segment Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information Cintas classifies its business into two reportable operating segments and places the remainder of its operating segments in an All Other category. Cintas’ two reportable operating segments are Uniform Rental and Facility Services and First Aid and Safety Services. The Uniform Rental and Facility Services reportable 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, carpet and tile cleaning services and the sale of items from our catalogs to our customers on route are included within this reportable operating segment. The First Aid and Safety Services reportable operating segment consists of first aid and safety products and services. The remainder of Cintas’ business, which consists of Fire Protection Services and its Uniform Direct Sale business, is included in All Other. 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) Uniform Rental and Facility Services First Aid and Safety Services All Other Corporate (1) Total For the three months ended Revenue $ 1,390,778 $ 153,348 $ 174,142 $ — $ 1,718,268 Income before income taxes $ 242,891 $ 21,328 $ 11,421 $ 44,884 $ 320,524 For the three months ended Revenue $ 1,308,038 $ 139,090 $ 159,313 $ — $ 1,606,441 Income (loss) before income taxes $ 203,814 $ 17,975 $ 13,422 $ (28,838 ) $ 206,373 As of and for the six months ended Revenue $ 2,765,716 $ 306,765 $ 343,762 $ — $ 3,416,243 Income before income taxes $ 474,425 $ 43,311 $ 23,132 $ 21,076 $ 561,944 Total assets $ 6,438,400 $ 495,054 $ 383,150 $ 88,479 $ 7,405,083 As of and for the six months ended Revenue $ 2,619,822 $ 279,672 $ 318,450 $ — $ 3,217,944 Income (loss) before income taxes $ 422,724 $ 37,386 $ 24,200 $ (58,858 ) $ 425,452 Total assets $ 5,899,010 $ 467,902 $ 353,155 $ 258,734 $ 6,978,801 (1) Corporate assets include cash and marketable securities in all periods.

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations	Discontinued Operations During the first quarter of fiscal 2018, Cintas sold a significant business referred to as Discontinued Services and received proceeds from the sale of $127.8 million . The results of Discontinued Services are included in discontinued operations for all periods presented. In accordance with the applicable accounting guidance for the disposal of long-lived assets and discontinued operations, the results of Discontinued Services have been excluded from both continuing operations and operating segment results for all periods presented. Following is selected financial information included in net income (loss) from discontinued operations for Discontinued Services: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (In thousands) November 30, 2018 November 30, 2017 November 30, 2018 November 30, 2017 Revenue $ — $ — $ — $ 10,773 Income (loss) before income taxes 25 (43 ) (17 ) (2,482 ) Income tax (expense) benefit (6 ) 18 4 920 (Loss) gain on sale of business — (1,209 ) — 99,060 Income tax benefit (expense) on net gain — 606 — (42,023 ) Net income (loss) from discontinued operations $ 19 $ (628 ) $ (13 ) $ 55,475

G&K Services, Inc. Integration

G&K Services, Inc. Integration Expenses	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Business Combinations [Abstract]
G&K Services, Inc. Integration Expenses	G&K Services, Inc. Integration Expenses As a result of the acquisition of G&K in fiscal 2017, the Company incurred $7.8 million and $13.1 million in expenses during the three months ended November 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively, and $12.7 million and $17.0 million during the six months ended November 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. The $7.8 million and $12.7 million of costs incurred in the three and six months ended November 30, 2018 related to integration expenses directly related to the acquisition, primarily comprised of facility closure expenses. The $13.1 million of costs incurred in the three months ended November 30, 2017 related to integration expenses directly related to the acquisition. During the six months ended November 30, 2017 , the costs incurred related to $16.0 million of integration expenses directly related to the acquisition and $1.0 million of employee termination expenses recognized under ASC Topic 712, "Compensation - Nonretirement Postemployment Benefits." As of November 30, 2018 and May 31, 2018, employee termination benefits included in accrued compensation and related liabilities on the consolidated condensed balance sheet was $5.8 million and $9.1 million , respectively. The amount of employee termination benefits paid during the three and six months ended November 30, 2018 was $0.9 million and $3.3 million , respectively. We anticipate the remaining accrued employee termination benefits will be paid over the remainder of fiscal 2019.

Supplemental Guarantor Informat

Supplemental Guarantor Information	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Condensed Financial Information 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 $173.5 million aggregate principal amount of commercial paper and the $2,550.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes outstanding as of November 30, 2018 , which are unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by Cintas Corporation and certain wholly-owned, direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries. As allowed by SEC rules, the following consolidating condensed financial statements are provided as an alternative to filing separate financial statements of the guarantors. Each of the subsidiaries presented in the following consolidating condensed financial statements has been fully consolidated in Cintas’ consolidated condensed financial statements. The following consolidating condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated condensed financial statements of Cintas and notes thereto of which this note is an integral part. During fiscal 2018, the Company sold Discontinued Services (see Note 12) previously included in Cintas Corporation and Corp. 2. The sale of Discontinued Services has been reflected as discontinued operations as of the beginning of the earliest period presented herein. Consolidating condensed financial statements for Cintas, Corp. 2, the subsidiary guarantors and non-guarantors are presented on the following pages: Consolidating Condensed Income Statement Three Months Ended November 30, 2018 (In thousands) Cintas Corp. 2 Subsidiary Non- Eliminations Cintas Corporation Consolidated Revenue: Uniform rental and facility services $ — $ 1,134,118 $ 182,876 $ 101,830 $ (28,046 ) $ 1,390,778 Other — 522,081 50 25,918 (220,559 ) 327,490 Equity in net income of affiliates 242,994 — — — (242,994 ) — Total revenue 242,994 1,656,199 182,926 127,748 (491,599 ) 1,718,268 Costs and expenses (income): Cost of uniform rental and facility services — 640,859 111,555 65,316 (56,611 ) 761,119 Cost of other — 375,764 (27,133 ) 19,319 (185,959 ) 181,991 Selling and administrative expenses — 536,276 (68,617 ) 32,559 (8,547 ) 491,671 G&K Services, Inc. integration expenses — 5,973 1,270 604 — 7,847 Operating income 242,994 97,327 165,851 9,950 (240,482 ) 275,640 Gain on sale of a cost method investment — — 69,373 — — 69,373 Interest income — (294 ) (93 ) (5 ) 1 (391 ) Interest expense (income) — 25,046 (173 ) 7 — 24,880 Income before income taxes 242,994 72,575 235,490 9,948 (240,483 ) 320,524 Income taxes — 19,166 55,788 2,613 (37 ) 77,530 Income from continuing operations 242,994 53,409 179,702 7,335 (240,446 ) 242,994 Income from discontinued operations, net of tax 19 19 — — (19 ) 19 Net income $ 243,013 $ 53,428 $ 179,702 $ 7,335 $ (240,465 ) $ 243,013 Consolidating Condensed Income Statement Three Months Ended November 30, 2017 (In thousands) Cintas Corp. 2 Subsidiary Non- Eliminations Cintas Corporation Consolidated Revenue: Uniform rental and facility services $ — $ 1,086,667 $ 170,320 $ 100,933 $ (49,882 ) $ 1,308,038 Other — 435,539 (313 ) 21,982 (158,805 ) 298,403 Equity in net income of affiliates 137,737 — — — (137,737 ) — Total revenue 137,737 1,522,206 170,007 122,915 (346,424 ) 1,606,441 Costs and expenses (income): Cost of uniform rental and facility services — 628,123 105,954 65,220 (75,337 ) 723,960 Cost of other — 302,065 (25,046 ) 15,438 (126,345 ) 166,112 Selling and administrative expenses — 528,369 (85,417 ) 31,211 (6,079 ) 468,084 G&K Services, Inc. integration expenses — 4,192 8,319 563 — 13,074 Operating income 137,737 59,457 166,197 10,483 (138,663 ) 235,211 Interest income — (45 ) (59 ) (187 ) — (291 ) Interest expense (income) — 29,444 (313 ) (2 ) — 29,129 Income before income taxes 137,737 30,058 166,569 10,672 (138,663 ) 206,373 Income taxes — 11,449 54,414 2,798 (25 ) 68,636 Income from continuing operations 137,737 18,609 112,155 7,874 (138,638 ) 137,737 Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (628 ) (628 ) — — 628 (628 ) Net income $ 137,109 $ 17,981 $ 112,155 $ 7,874 $ (138,010 ) $ 137,109 Consolidating Condensed Income Statement Six Months Ended November 30, 2018 (In thousands) Cintas Corp. 2 Subsidiary Non- Eliminations Cintas Corporation Consolidated Revenue: Uniform rental and facility services $ — $ 2,273,247 $ 366,039 $ 201,513 $ (75,083 ) $ 2,765,716 Other — 1,013,371 93 50,250 (413,187 ) 650,527 Equity in net income of affiliates 455,541 — — — (455,541 ) — Total revenue 455,541 3,286,618 366,132 251,763 (943,811 ) 3,416,243 Costs and expenses (income): Cost of uniform rental and facility services — 1,284,600 221,105 129,329 (127,462 ) 1,507,572 Cost of other — 717,097 (49,162 ) 37,461 (346,595 ) 358,801 Selling and administrative expenses — 1,081,186 (133,238 ) 66,922 (18,565 ) 996,305 G&K Services, Inc. integration expenses — 8,649 3,133 915 — 12,697 Operating income 455,541 195,086 324,294 17,136 (451,189 ) 540,868 Gain on sale of a cost method investment — — 69,373 — — 69,373 Interest income — (503 ) (365 ) (21 ) 2 (887 ) Interest expense (income) — 49,707 (535 ) 12 — 49,184 Income before income taxes 455,541 145,882 394,567 17,145 (451,191 ) 561,944 Income taxes — 29,829 71,832 4,800 (58 ) 106,403 Income from continuing operations 455,541 116,053 322,735 12,345 (451,133 ) 455,541 Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (13 ) (13 ) — — 13 (13 ) Net income $ 455,528 $ 116,040 $ 322,735 $ 12,345 $ (451,120 ) $ 455,528 Consolidating Condensed Income Statement Six Months Ended November 30, 2017 (In thousands) Cintas Corp. 2 Subsidiary Non- Eliminations Cintas Corporation Consolidated Revenue: Uniform rental and facility services $ — $ 2,186,536 $ 335,215 $ 197,528 $ (99,457 ) $ 2,619,822 Other — 862,841 (6 ) 42,290 (307,003 ) 598,122 Equity in net income of affiliates 298,845 — — — (298,845 ) — Total revenue 298,845 3,049,377 335,209 239,818 (705,305 ) 3,217,944 Costs and expenses (income): Cost of uniform rental and facility services — 1,250,271 204,973 125,737 (150,158 ) 1,430,823 Cost of other — 590,984 (44,715 ) 30,173 (245,043 ) 331,399 Selling and administrative expenses — 1,039,324 (132,955 ) 61,117 (13,119 ) 954,367 G&K Services, Inc. integration expenses — 5,713 10,754 578 — 17,045 Operating income 298,845 163,085 297,152 22,213 (296,985 ) 484,310 Interest income — (76 ) (158 ) (354 ) — (588 ) Interest expense (income) — 60,005 (452 ) (107 ) — 59,446 Income before income taxes 298,845 103,156 297,762 22,674 (296,985 ) 425,452 Income taxes — 31,019 89,537 6,095 (44 ) 126,607 Income from continuing operations 298,845 72,137 208,225 16,579 (296,941 ) 298,845 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 55,475 64,374 (8,899 ) — (55,475 ) 55,475 Net income $ 354,320 $ 136,511 $ 199,326 $ 16,579 $ (352,416 ) $ 354,320 Consolidating Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income Three Months Ended November 30, 2018 (In thousands) Cintas Corp. 2 Subsidiary Non- Eliminations Cintas Corporation Consolidated Net income $ 243,013 $ 53,428 $ 179,702 $ 7,335 $ (240,465 ) $ 243,013 Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax: Foreign currency translation adjustments (10,623 ) — — (10,623 ) 10,623 (10,623 ) Change in fair value of interest rate lock agreements 4,921 4,921 — (4,921 ) 4,921 Amortization of interest rate lock agreements (294 ) (294 ) — — 294 (294 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income (5,996 ) 4,627 — (10,623 ) 5,996 (5,996 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 237,017 $ 58,055 $ 179,702 $ (3,288 ) $ (234,469 ) $ 237,017 Consolidating Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income Three Months Ended November 30, 2017 (In thousands) Cintas Corp. 2 Subsidiary Non- Eliminations Cintas Corporation Consolidated Net income $ 137,109 $ 17,981 $ 112,155 $ 7,874 $ (138,010 ) $ 137,109 Other comprehensive loss, net of tax: Foreign currency translation adjustments (11,374 ) — — (11,374 ) 11,374 (11,374 ) Amortization of interest rate lock agreements (172 ) (172 ) — — 172 (172 ) Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities (20 ) — — (20 ) 20 (20 ) Other comprehensive loss (11,566 ) (172 ) — (11,394 ) 11,566 (11,566 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 125,543 $ 17,809 $ 112,155 $ (3,520 ) $ (126,444 ) $ 125,543 Consolidating Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income Six Months Ended November 30, 2018 (In thousands) Cintas Corp. 2 Subsidiary Non- Eliminations Cintas Corporation Consolidated Net income $ 455,528 $ 116,040 $ 322,735 $ 12,345 $ (451,120 ) $ 455,528 Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax: Foreign currency translation adjustments (13,642 ) — — (13,642 ) 13,642 (13,642 ) Change in fair value of interest rate lock agreements 1,753 1,753 — — (1,753 ) 1,753 Amortization of interest rate lock agreements (589 ) (589 ) — — 589 (589 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income (12,478 ) 1,164 — (13,642 ) 12,478 (12,478 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 443,050 $ 117,204 $ 322,735 $ (1,297 ) $ (438,642 ) $ 443,050 Consolidating Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income Six Months Ended November 30, 2017 (In thousands) Cintas Corp. 2 Subsidiary Non- Eliminations Cintas Corporation Consolidated Net income $ 354,320 $ 136,511 $ 199,326 $ 16,579 $ (352,416 ) $ 354,320 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Foreign currency translation adjustments 23,810 — — 23,810 (23,810 ) 23,810 Amortization of interest rate lock agreements (344 ) (344 ) — — 344 (344 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) 23,466 (344 ) — 23,810 (23,466 ) 23,466 Comprehensive income $ 377,786 $ 136,167 $ 199,326 $ 40,389 $ (375,882 ) $ 377,786 Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheet As of November 30, 2018 (In thousands) Cintas Corporation Corp. 2 Subsidiary Guarantors Non- Guarantors Eliminations Cintas Corporation Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 47,771 $ 9,759 $ 30,949 $ — $ 88,479 Accounts receivable, net — 689,606 143,378 71,078 — 904,062 Inventories, net — 267,335 34,467 17,611 2,461 321,874 Uniforms and other rental items in service — 624,589 90,914 59,701 (16,958 ) 758,246 Income taxes, current — 10,875 16,362 9,358 — 36,595 Prepaid expenses and other current assets — 75,840 29,394 1,380 — 106,614 Total current assets — 1,716,016 324,274 190,077 (14,497 ) 2,215,870 Property and equipment, net — 923,931 376,274 110,325 — 1,410,530 Investments (1) 321,083 3,596,134 957,740 1,718,070 (6,409,479 ) 183,548 Goodwill — — 2,584,875 260,481 (112 ) 2,845,244 Service contracts, net — 449,590 — 71,915 — 521,505 Other assets, net 2,240,914 203,378 4,783,008 2,143 (7,001,057 ) 228,386 $ 2,561,997 $ 6,889,049 $ 9,026,171 $ 2,353,011 $ (13,425,145 ) $ 7,405,083 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ (465,247 ) $ (1,828,417 ) $ 2,495,759 $ (27,826 ) $ 37,631 $ 211,900 Accrued compensation and related liabilities — 88,374 18,410 10,861 — 117,645 Accrued liabilities — 87,221 504,186 20,234 — 611,641 Debt due within one year — 173,500 — — — 173,500 Total current liabilities (465,247 ) (1,479,322 ) 3,018,355 3,269 37,631 1,114,686 Long-term liabilities: Debt due after one year — 2,536,018 — 390 — 2,536,408 Deferred income taxes — 291,233 110,089 34,139 — 435,461 Accrued liabilities — 61,597 213,289 16,398 — 291,284 Total long-term liabilities — 2,888,848 323,378 50,927 — 3,263,153 Total shareholders’ equity 3,027,244 5,479,523 5,684,438 2,298,815 (13,462,776 ) 3,027,244 $ 2,561,997 $ 6,889,049 $ 9,026,171 $ 2,353,011 $ (13,425,145 ) $ 7,405,083 (1) Investments include inter-company investment activity. Corp 2 and Subsidiary Guarantors hold $ 18.1 million and $ 165.4 million , respectively, of the $ 183.5 million consolidated net investments. Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheet As of May 31, 2018 (In thousands) Cintas Corporation Corp. 2 Subsidiary Guarantors Non- Guarantors Eliminations Cintas Corporation Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 44,499 $ 60,310 $ 33,915 $ — $ 138,724 Accounts receivable, net — 620,920 120,767 62,896 — 804,583 Inventories, net — 225,581 38,844 15,922 — 280,347 Uniforms and other rental items in service — 585,108 81,494 54,248 (18,589 ) 702,261 Income taxes, current — 5,546 9,258 4,830 — 19,634 Prepaid expenses and other current assets — 9,453 21,688 1,242 — 32,383 Total current assets — 1,491,107 332,361 173,053 (18,589 ) 1,977,932 Property and equipment, net — 900,014 370,186 112,530 — 1,382,730 Investments (1) 321,083 3,595,668 950,239 1,716,070 (6,407,479 ) 175,581 Goodwill — — 2,579,769 267,231 (112 ) 2,846,888 Service contracts, net — 468,283 — 77,485 — 545,768 Other assets, net 2,230,196 593 4,381,476 8,656 (6,591,606 ) 29,315 $ 2,551,279 $ 6,455,665 $ 8,614,031 $ 2,355,025 $ (13,017,786 ) $ 6,958,214 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ (465,247 ) $ (1,724,844 ) $ 2,395,434 $ (28,216 ) $ 37,947 $ 215,074 Accrued compensation and related liabilities — 104,560 24,878 11,216 — 140,654 Accrued liabilities — 88,949 308,485 22,695 — 420,129 Total current liabilities (465,247 ) (1,531,335 ) 2,728,797 5,695 37,947 775,857 Long-term liabilities: Debt due after one year — 2,534,919 — 390 — 2,535,309 Deferred income taxes — 215,881 104,559 32,141 — 352,581 Accrued liabilities — 63,073 198,181 16,687 — 277,941 Total long-term liabilities — 2,813,873 302,740 49,218 — 3,165,831 Total shareholders’ equity 3,016,526 5,173,127 5,582,494 2,300,112 (13,055,733 ) 3,016,526 $ 2,551,279 $ 6,455,665 $ 8,614,031 $ 2,355,025 $ (13,017,786 ) $ 6,958,214 (1) Investments include inter-company investment activity. Corp 2 and Subsidiary Guarantors hold $17.6 million and $158.0 million , respectively, of the $175.6 million consolidated net investments. Consolidating Condensed Statement of Cash Flows Six Months Ended November 30, 2018 (In thousands) Cintas Corporation Corp. 2 Subsidiary Guarantors Non- Guarantors Eliminations Cintas Corporation Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 455,528 $ 116,040 $ 322,735 $ 12,345 $ (451,120 ) $ 455,528 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities Depreciation — 68,929 31,274 6,909 — 107,112 Amortization of intangible assets and capitalized contract costs — 61,044 2,339 4,176 — 67,559 Stock-based compensation 74,784 — — — — 74,784 Gain on sale of a cost method investment — — (69,373 ) — — (69,373 ) Deferred income taxes — 10,865 5,519 2,843 — 19,227 Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses: Accounts receivable, net — (52,953 ) (20,151 ) (10,183 ) (2,461 ) (85,748 ) Inventories, net — (52,989 ) 3,546 (2,153 ) (1,631 ) (53,227 ) Uniforms and other rental items in service — (39,481 ) (11,051 ) (7,152 ) — (57,684 ) Prepaid expenses and other current assets and capitalized contract costs — (52,392 ) (5,570 ) (199 ) — (58,161 ) Accounts payable — (98,465 ) 90,324 6,502 (316 ) (1,955 ) Accrued compensation and related liabilities — (16,186 ) (6,468 ) 1,685 — (20,969 ) Accrued liabilities and other — (1,908 ) (9,983 ) (3,431 ) — (15,322 ) Income taxes, current — (5,329 ) (7,109 ) (4,766 ) — (17,204 ) Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 530,312 (62,825 ) 326,032 6,576 (455,528 ) 344,567 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures — (92,461 ) (37,357 ) (7,796 ) — (137,614 ) Purchase of marketable securities and investments — (466 ) (13,605 ) — — (14,071 ) Proceeds from sale of a cost method investment — — 73,342 — — 73,342 Acquisitions of businesses — (6,580 ) — — — (6,580 ) Other, net (54,795 ) (2,534 ) (398,963 ) (953 ) 455,528 (1,717 ) Net cash used in investing activities (54,795 ) (102,041 ) (376,583 ) (8,749 ) 455,528 (86,640 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Issuance of commercial paper, net — 173,500 — — — 173,500 Proceeds from exercise of stock-based compensation awards 32,612 — — — — 32,612 Repurchase of common stock (508,129 ) — — — — (508,129 ) Other, net — (5,362 ) — — — (5,362 ) Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (475,517 ) 168,138 — — — (307,379 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — — (793 ) — (793 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents — 3,272 (50,551 ) (2,966 ) — (50,245 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period — 44,499 60,310 33,915 — 138,724 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ — $ 47,771 $ 9,759 $ 30,949 $ — $ 88,479 Consolidating Condensed Statement of Cash Flows Six Months Ended November 30, 2017 (In thousands) Cintas Corporation Corp. 2 Subsidiary Guarantors Non- Guarantors Eliminations Cintas Corporation Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 354,320 $ 136,511 $ 199,326 $ 16,579 $ (352,416 ) $ 354,320 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities Depreciation — 65,942 34,789 6,847 — 107,578 Amortization of intangible assets — 24,522 2,547 4,192 — 31,261 Stock-based compensation 55,204 — — — — 55,204 (Gain) loss on sale of business — (114,581 ) 15,521 — — (99,060 ) Deferred income taxes — — 40,555 1,607 — 42,162 Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses: Accounts receivable, net — (42,881 ) 20,790 (2,709 ) — (24,800 ) Inventories, net — 17,728 (13,863 ) 115 (1,385 ) 2,595 Uniforms and other rental items in service — (29,520 ) (112 ) (3,305 ) (357 ) (33,294 ) Prepaid expenses and other current assets — (5,428 ) (13,609 ) 464 — (18,573 ) Accounts payable — 155,461 (153,831 ) (10,176 ) (160 ) (8,706 ) Accrued compensation and related liabilities — 6,341 (39,311 ) (3,510 ) — (36,480 ) Accrued liabilities and other — (26,847 ) 26,373 (1,466 ) — (1,940 ) Income taxes, current — 32,963 (22,794 ) (1,427 ) — 8,742 Net cash provided by operating activities 409,524 220,211 96,381 7,211 (354,318 ) 379,009 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures — (90,497 ) (36,875 ) (5,094 ) — (132,466 ) Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities — 12,400 — 87,859 — 100,259 Purchase of marketable securities and investments — 5,510 (20,064 ) (87,323 ) 2,000 (99,877 ) Proceeds from sale of business — 127,835 — — — 127,835 Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired — (1,099 ) — — — (1,099 ) Other, net (402,385 ) 21,470 26,771 956 352,318 (870 ) Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (402,385 ) 75,619 (30,168 ) (3,602 ) 354,318 (6,218 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Payments of commercial paper, net — (50,500 ) — — — (50,500 ) Repayment of debt — (250,000 ) — — — (250,000 ) Proceeds from exercise of stock-based compensation awards 28,558 — — — — 28,558 Repurchase of common stock (35,697 ) — — — — (35,697 ) Other, net — (1,862 ) — (20 ) — (1,882 ) Net cash used in financing activities (7,139 ) (302,362 ) — (20 ) — (309,521 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — — 3,466 — 3,466 Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents — (6,532 ) 66,213 7,055 — 66,736 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period — 48,658 17,302 103,306 — 169,266 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ — $ 42,126 $ 83,515 $ 110,361 $ — $ 236,002

Basis of Presentation (Tables)

Basis of Presentation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory	Inventory is comprised of the following amounts at: (In thousands) November 30, May 31, Raw materials $ 14,005 $ 17,042 Work in process 32,420 27,350 Finished goods 275,449 235,955 $ 321,874 $ 280,347
Schedule of Impact of Adopting New Revenue Guidance	Impacts of Adopting ASU 2014-09 (In thousands) May 31, 2018 Capitalization of Contract Costs Assets With No Alternative Use June 1, 2018 ASSETS Accounts receivable, net $ 804,583 $ — $ 13,426 $ 818,009 Inventories, net 280,347 — (11,265 ) 269,082 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 32,383 63,463 — 95,846 Total current assets 1,977,932 63,463 2,161 2,043,556 Other assets, net 29,315 187,503 — 216,818 Total assets $ 6,958,214 $ 250,966 $ 2,161 $ 7,211,341 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Deferred income taxes $ 352,581 $ 63,389 $ 546 $ 416,516 Total long-term liabilities 3,165,831 63,389 546 3,229,766 Retained earnings 5,837,827 187,577 1,615 6,027,019 Total shareholders' equity 3,016,526 187,577 1,615 3,205,718 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 6,958,214 $ 250,966 $ 2,161 $ 7,211,341 The impacts of adopting ASU 2014-09 on our fiscal 2019 consolidated condensed financial statements are presented in the following tables: Six Months Ended November 30, 2018 Consolidated Condensed Statement of Income (In thousands) As Reported Under Historical Guidance Impact of Adopting ASU 2014-09 Revenue: Uniform rental and facility services $ 2,765,716 $ 2,767,884 $ (2,168 ) Other 650,527 649,802 725 Total revenue 3,416,243 3,417,686 (1,443 ) Costs and expenses: Cost of other 358,801 357,902 899 Selling and administrative expenses 996,305 1,010,394 (14,089 ) Operating income 540,868 529,121 11,747 Income before income taxes 561,944 550,197 11,747 Income taxes 106,403 103,537 2,866 Income from continuing operations 455,541 446,660 8,881 Net income $ 455,528 $ 446,647 $ 8,881 Diluted earnings per share $ 4.07 $ 3.99 $ 0.08 Balance at November 30, 2018 Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet (In thousands) As Reported Under Historical Guidance Impact of Adopting ASU 2014-09 ASSETS Accounts receivable, net $ 904,062 $ 889,716 $ 14,346 Inventories, net 321,874 334,038 (12,164 ) Income taxes, current 36,595 36,600 (5 ) Prepaid expenses and other current assets 106,614 39,642 66,972 Total current assets 2,215,870 2,146,721 69,149 Other assets, net 228,386 32,666 195,720 Total assets $ 7,405,083 $ 7,140,214 $ 264,869 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Long-term liabilities: Deferred income taxes $ 435,461 $ 368,665 $ 66,796 Total long-term liabilities 3,263,153 3,196,357 66,796 Retained earnings 6,261,756 6,063,683 198,073 Total shareholders' equity 3,027,244 2,829,171 198,073 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 7,405,083 $ 7,140,214 $ 264,869

Revenue Recognition (Tables)

Revenue Recognition (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Schedule of Sources of Revenue	The following table presents Cintas' total revenue disaggregated by service type: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended November 30, 2018 November 30, 2017 November 30, 2018 November 30, 2017 (In thousands) Revenue % Revenue % Revenue % Revenue % Uniform Rental and Facility Services $ 1,390,778 81.0 % $ 1,308,038 81.4 % $ 2,765,716 81.0 % $ 2,619,822 81.4 % First Aid and Safety Services 153,348 8.9 % 139,090 8.7 % 306,765 9.0 % 279,672 8.7 % Fire Protection Services 96,183 5.6 % 80,949 5.0 % 194,292 5.7 % 167,496 5.2 % Uniform Direct Sales 77,959 4.5 % 78,364 4.9 % 149,470 4.3 % 150,954 4.7 % Total revenue $ 1,718,268 100.0 % $ 1,606,441 100.0 % $ 3,416,243 100.0 % $ 3,217,944 100.0 %

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
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: As of November 30, 2018 (In thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Fair Value Cash and cash equivalents $ 88,479 $ — $ — $ 88,479 Other assets, net: Interest rate lock agreements — 2,307 — 2,307 Total assets at fair value $ 88,479 $ 2,307 $ — $ 90,786 As of May 31, 2018 (In thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Fair Value Cash and cash equivalents $ 138,724 $ — $ — $ 138,724 Total assets at fair value $ 138,724 $ — $ — $ 138,724

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
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 from continuing operations using the two-class method for amounts attributable to Cintas’ common shares: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Basic Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations (in thousands except per share data) November 30, November 30, November 30, November 30, Income from continuing operations $ 242,994 $ 137,737 $ 455,541 $ 298,845 Less: income from continuing operations allocated to participating securities 3,376 2,111 6,308 5,298 Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders $ 239,618 $ 135,626 $ 449,233 $ 293,547 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 106,475 106,340 106,652 106,039 Basic earnings per share from continuing operations $ 2.25 $ 1.27 $ 4.21 $ 2.77 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations (in thousands except per share data) November 30, November 30, November 30, November 30, Income from continuing operations $ 242,994 $ 137,737 $ 455,541 $ 298,845 Less: income from continuing operations allocated to participating securities 3,376 2,111 6,308 5,298 Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders $ 239,618 $ 135,626 $ 449,233 $ 293,547 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 106,475 106,340 106,652 106,039 Effect of dilutive securities – employee stock options 3,399 3,478 3,605 2,899 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 109,874 109,818 110,257 108,938 Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations $ 2.18 $ 1.24 $ 4.07 $ 2.69
Summary of Buyback Activity by Program	The following table summarizes the buyback activity by program and fiscal period. (In thousands except per share data) Three Months Ended November 30, 2018 Six Months Ended November 30, 2018 Buyback Program Shares Avg. Price per Share Purchase Price Shares Avg. Price per Share Purchase Price August 2, 2016 1,740 $ 190.66 $ 331,547 2,130 $ 192.55 $ 410,003 October 30, 2018 201 $ 181.41 $ 36,579 201 $ 181.41 $ 36,579 1,941 $ 189.69 $ 368,126 2,331 $ 191.58 $ 446,582

Goodwill, Service Contracts a_2

Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets [Abstract]
Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Operating Segment	Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and service contracts for the six months ended November 30, 2018 , by reportable operating segment and All Other, are as follows: Goodwill (in thousands) Uniform Rental and Facility Services First Aid and Safety Services All Other Total Balance as of June 1, 2018 $ 2,505,476 $ 244,279 $ 97,133 $ 2,846,888 Goodwill acquired 15 — 5,092 5,107 Foreign currency translation (6,233 ) (499 ) (19 ) (6,751 ) Balance as of November 30, 2018 $ 2,499,258 $ 243,780 $ 102,206 $ 2,845,244
Changes in the Carrying Amount of Service Contracts by Operating Segment	Service Contracts (in thousands) Uniform Rental and Facility Services First Aid and Safety Services All Other Total Balance as of June 1, 2018 $ 492,067 $ 27,294 $ 26,407 $ 545,768 Service contracts acquired 739 14 4,959 5,712 Service contracts amortization (23,477 ) (1,926 ) (2,680 ) (28,083 ) Foreign currency translation (1,845 ) (47 ) — (1,892 ) Balance as of November 30, 2018 $ 467,484 $ 25,335 $ 28,686 $ 521,505
Information Regarding Service Contracts and Other Assets	Information regarding Cintas’ service contracts and other assets is as follows: As of November 30, 2018 (In thousands) Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Service contracts $ 928,010 $ 406,505 $ 521,505 Capitalized contract costs (1) $ 234,446 $ 34,726 $ 199,720 Noncompete and consulting agreements 42,116 40,190 1,926 Other 41,282 14,542 26,740 Total other assets $ 317,844 $ 89,458 $ 228,386 (1) The current portion of capitalized contract costs, included in prepaid expenses and other current assets on the consolidated condensed balance sheet as of November 30, 2018 , is $67.0 million . As of May 31, 2018 (In thousands) Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Service contracts $ 924,978 $ 379,210 $ 545,768 Noncompete and consulting agreements $ 41,710 $ 39,877 $ 1,833 Other 38,787 11,305 27,482 Total other assets $ 80,497 $ 51,182 $ 29,315

Debt, Derivatives and Hedging_2

Debt, Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Debt Outstanding	Cintas' outstanding debt is summarized as follows: (In thousands) Interest Rate Fiscal Year Issued Fiscal Year Maturity November 30, 2018 May 31, 2018 Debt due within one year Commercial paper 2.60 % (1) Various Various $ 173,500 $ — Total debt due within one year $ 173,500 $ — Debt due after one year Senior notes 4.30 % 2012 2022 $ 250,000 $ 250,000 Senior notes 2.90 % 2017 2022 650,000 650,000 Senior notes 3.25 % 2013 2023 300,000 300,000 Senior notes (2) 2.78 % 2013 2023 51,902 52,119 Senior notes (3) 3.11 % 2015 2025 52,140 52,309 Senior notes 3.70 % 2017 2027 1,000,000 1,000,000 Senior notes 6.15 % 2007 2037 250,000 250,000 Debt issuance costs (17,634 ) (19,119 ) Total debt due after one year $ 2,536,408 $ 2,535,309 (1) Variable rate debt instrument. The rate presented is the variable borrowing rate at November 30, 2018. (2) Cintas assumed these senior notes with the acquisition of G&K in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, and they were recorded at fair value. The interest rate shown above is the effective interest rate. The principal amount of these notes is $50.0 million with a stated interest rate of 3.73% . (3) Cintas assumed these senior notes with the acquisition of G&K in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, and they were recorded at fair value. The interest rate shown above is the effective interest rate. The principal amount of these notes is $50.0 million with a stated interest rate of 3.88% .

Pension Plans (Tables)

Pension Plans (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	The components of net periodic pension cost (benefit) recognized in other comprehensive income for the Pension Plan are as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (In thousands) November 30, 2018 November 30, 2017 November 30, 2018 November 30, 2017 Interest cost $ 781 $ 711 $ 1,562 $ 1,421 Expected return on assets (720 ) (716 ) (1,441 ) (1,432 ) Total net periodic pension cost (benefit) $ 61 $ (5 ) $ 121 $ (11 )

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
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 Income on Interest Rate Hedges Other Total Balance at June 1, 2018 $ 6,550 $ 10,449 $ (656 ) $ 16,343 Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (3,019 ) (3,168 ) — (6,187 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — (295 ) — (295 ) Net current period other comprehensive loss (3,019 ) (3,463 ) — (6,482 ) Balance at August 31, 2018 3,531 6,986 (656 ) 9,861 Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications (10,623 ) 4,921 — (5,702 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — (294 ) — (294 ) Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income (10,623 ) 4,627 — (5,996 ) Balance at November 30, 2018 $ (7,092 ) $ 11,613 $ (656 ) $ 3,865 (In thousands) Foreign Currency Unrealized Income on Interest Rate Hedges Other Total Balance at June 1, 2017 $ (12,726 ) $ 11,382 $ (1,685 ) $ (3,029 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 35,184 — 20 35,204 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — (172 ) — (172 ) Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) 35,184 (172 ) 20 35,032 Balance at August 31, 2017 22,458 11,210 (1,665 ) 32,003 Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications (11,374 ) — (20 ) (11,394 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — (172 ) — (172 ) Net current period other comprehensive loss (11,374 ) (172 ) (20 ) (11,566 ) Balance at November 30, 2017 $ 11,084 $ 11,038 $ (1,685 ) $ 20,437
Schedule of Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive 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 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (In thousands) November 30, 2018 November 30, 2017 November 30, 2018 November 30, 2017 Amortization of interest rate locks $ 474 $ 278 $ 948 $ 556 Interest expense Tax expense (180 ) (106 ) (359 ) (212 ) Income taxes Amortization of interest rate locks, net of tax $ 294 $ 172 $ 589 $ 344 Net income

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Information Related to Operating Segments	Information related to the operations of Cintas’ operating segments is set forth below: (In thousands) Uniform Rental and Facility Services First Aid and Safety Services All Other Corporate (1) Total For the three months ended Revenue $ 1,390,778 $ 153,348 $ 174,142 $ — $ 1,718,268 Income before income taxes $ 242,891 $ 21,328 $ 11,421 $ 44,884 $ 320,524 For the three months ended Revenue $ 1,308,038 $ 139,090 $ 159,313 $ — $ 1,606,441 Income (loss) before income taxes $ 203,814 $ 17,975 $ 13,422 $ (28,838 ) $ 206,373 As of and for the six months ended Revenue $ 2,765,716 $ 306,765 $ 343,762 $ — $ 3,416,243 Income before income taxes $ 474,425 $ 43,311 $ 23,132 $ 21,076 $ 561,944 Total assets $ 6,438,400 $ 495,054 $ 383,150 $ 88,479 $ 7,405,083 As of and for the six months ended Revenue $ 2,619,822 $ 279,672 $ 318,450 $ — $ 3,217,944 Income (loss) before income taxes $ 422,724 $ 37,386 $ 24,200 $ (58,858 ) $ 425,452 Total assets $ 5,899,010 $ 467,902 $ 353,155 $ 258,734 $ 6,978,801 (1) Corporate assets include cash and marketable securities in all periods.

Discontinued Operations (Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Schedule of Discontinued Operations	Following is selected financial information included in net income (loss) from discontinued operations for Discontinued Services: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (In thousands) November 30, 2018 November 30, 2017 November 30, 2018 November 30, 2017 Revenue $ — $ — $ — $ 10,773 Income (loss) before income taxes 25 (43 ) (17 ) (2,482 ) Income tax (expense) benefit (6 ) 18 4 920 (Loss) gain on sale of business — (1,209 ) — 99,060 Income tax benefit (expense) on net gain — 606 — (42,023 ) Net income (loss) from discontinued operations $ 19 $ (628 ) $ (13 ) $ 55,475

Supplemental Guarantor Inform_2

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Consolidating Condensed Income Statement	Consolidating Condensed Income Statement Three Months Ended November 30, 2018 (In thousands) Cintas Corp. 2 Subsidiary Non- Eliminations Cintas Corporation Consolidated Revenue: Uniform rental and facility services $ — $ 1,134,118 $ 182,876 $ 101,830 $ (28,046 ) $ 1,390,778 Other — 522,081 50 25,918 (220,559 ) 327,490 Equity in net income of affiliates 242,994 — — — (242,994 ) — Total revenue 242,994 1,656,199 182,926 127,748 (491,599 ) 1,718,268 Costs and expenses (income): Cost of uniform rental and facility services — 640,859 111,555 65,316 (56,611 ) 761,119 Cost of other — 375,764 (27,133 ) 19,319 (185,959 ) 181,991 Selling and administrative expenses — 536,276 (68,617 ) 32,559 (8,547 ) 491,671 G&K Services, Inc. integration expenses — 5,973 1,270 604 — 7,847 Operating income 242,994 97,327 165,851 9,950 (240,482 ) 275,640 Gain on sale of a cost method investment — — 69,373 — — 69,373 Interest income — (294 ) (93 ) (5 ) 1 (391 ) Interest expense (income) — 25,046 (173 ) 7 — 24,880 Income before income taxes 242,994 72,575 235,490 9,948 (240,483 ) 320,524 Income taxes — 19,166 55,788 2,613 (37 ) 77,530 Income from continuing operations 242,994 53,409 179,702 7,335 (240,446 ) 242,994 Income from discontinued operations, net of tax 19 19 — — (19 ) 19 Net income $ 243,013 $ 53,428 $ 179,702 $ 7,335 $ (240,465 ) $ 243,013 Consolidating Condensed Income Statement Three Months Ended November 30, 2017 (In thousands) Cintas Corp. 2 Subsidiary Non- Eliminations Cintas Corporation Consolidated Revenue: Uniform rental and facility services $ — $ 1,086,667 $ 170,320 $ 100,933 $ (49,882 ) $ 1,308,038 Other — 435,539 (313 ) 21,982 (158,805 ) 298,403 Equity in net income of affiliates 137,737 — — — (137,737 ) — Total revenue 137,737 1,522,206 170,007 122,915 (346,424 ) 1,606,441 Costs and expenses (income): Cost of uniform rental and facility services — 628,123 105,954 65,220 (75,337 ) 723,960 Cost of other — 302,065 (25,046 ) 15,438 (126,345 ) 166,112 Selling and administrative expenses — 528,369 (85,417 ) 31,211 (6,079 ) 468,084 G&K Services, Inc. integration expenses — 4,192 8,319 563 — 13,074 Operating income 137,737 59,457 166,197 10,483 (138,663 ) 235,211 Interest income — (45 ) (59 ) (187 ) — (291 ) Interest expense (income) — 29,444 (313 ) (2 ) — 29,129 Income before income taxes 137,737 30,058 166,569 10,672 (138,663 ) 206,373 Income taxes — 11,449 54,414 2,798 (25 ) 68,636 Income from continuing operations 137,737 18,609 112,155 7,874 (138,638 ) 137,737 Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (628 ) (628 ) — — 628 (628 ) Net income $ 137,109 $ 17,981 $ 112,155 $ 7,874 $ (138,010 ) $ 137,109 Consolidating Condensed Income Statement Six Months Ended November 30, 2018 (In thousands) Cintas Corp. 2 Subsidiary Non- Eliminations Cintas Corporation Consolidated Revenue: Uniform rental and facility services $ — $ 2,273,247 $ 366,039 $ 201,513 $ (75,083 ) $ 2,765,716 Other — 1,013,371 93 50,250 (413,187 ) 650,527 Equity in net income of affiliates 455,541 — — — (455,541 ) — Total revenue 455,541 3,286,618 366,132 251,763 (943,811 ) 3,416,243 Costs and expenses (income): Cost of uniform rental and facility services — 1,284,600 221,105 129,329 (127,462 ) 1,507,572 Cost of other — 717,097 (49,162 ) 37,461 (346,595 ) 358,801 Selling and administrative expenses — 1,081,186 (133,238 ) 66,922 (18,565 ) 996,305 G&K Services, Inc. integration expenses — 8,649 3,133 915 — 12,697 Operating income 455,541 195,086 324,294 17,136 (451,189 ) 540,868 Gain on sale of a cost method investment — — 69,373 — — 69,373 Interest income — (503 ) (365 ) (21 ) 2 (887 ) Interest expense (income) — 49,707 (535 ) 12 — 49,184 Income before income taxes 455,541 145,882 394,567 17,145 (451,191 ) 561,944 Income taxes — 29,829 71,832 4,800 (58 ) 106,403 Income from continuing operations 455,541 116,053 322,735 12,345 (451,133 ) 455,541 Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (13 ) (13 ) — — 13 (13 ) Net income $ 455,528 $ 116,040 $ 322,735 $ 12,345 $ (451,120 ) $ 455,528 Consolidating Condensed Income Statement Six Months Ended November 30, 2017 (In thousands) Cintas Corp. 2 Subsidiary Non- Eliminations Cintas Corporation Consolidated Revenue: Uniform rental and facility services $ — $ 2,186,536 $ 335,215 $ 197,528 $ (99,457 ) $ 2,619,822 Other — 862,841 (6 ) 42,290 (307,003 ) 598,122 Equity in net income of affiliates 298,845 — — — (298,845 ) — Total revenue 298,845 3,049,377 335,209 239,818 (705,305 ) 3,217,944 Costs and expenses (income): Cost of uniform rental and facility services — 1,250,271 204,973 125,737 (150,158 ) 1,430,823 Cost of other — 590,984 (44,715 ) 30,173 (245,043 ) 331,399 Selling and administrative expenses — 1,039,324 (132,955 ) 61,117 (13,119 ) 954,367 G&K Services, Inc. integration expenses — 5,713 10,754 578 — 17,045 Operating income 298,845 163,085 297,152 22,213 (296,985 ) 484,310 Interest income — (76 ) (158 ) (354 ) — (588 ) Interest expense (income) — 60,005 (452 ) (107 ) — 59,446 Income before income taxes 298,845 103,156 297,762 22,674 (296,985 ) 425,452 Income taxes — 31,019 89,537 6,095 (44 ) 126,607 Income from continuing operations 298,845 72,137 208,225 16,579 (296,941 ) 298,845 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 55,475 64,374 (8,899 ) — (55,475 ) 55,475 Net income $ 354,320 $ 136,511 $ 199,326 $ 16,579 $ (352,416 ) $ 354,320
Consolidating Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income	Consolidating Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income Three Months Ended November 30, 2018 (In thousands) Cintas Corp. 2 Subsidiary Non- Eliminations Cintas Corporation Consolidated Net income $ 243,013 $ 53,428 $ 179,702 $ 7,335 $ (240,465 ) $ 243,013 Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax: Foreign currency translation adjustments (10,623 ) — — (10,623 ) 10,623 (10,623 ) Change in fair value of interest rate lock agreements 4,921 4,921 — (4,921 ) 4,921 Amortization of interest rate lock agreements (294 ) (294 ) — — 294 (294 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income (5,996 ) 4,627 — (10,623 ) 5,996 (5,996 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 237,017 $ 58,055 $ 179,702 $ (3,288 ) $ (234,469 ) $ 237,017 Consolidating Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income Three Months Ended November 30, 2017 (In thousands) Cintas Corp. 2 Subsidiary Non- Eliminations Cintas Corporation Consolidated Net income $ 137,109 $ 17,981 $ 112,155 $ 7,874 $ (138,010 ) $ 137,109 Other comprehensive loss, net of tax: Foreign currency translation adjustments (11,374 ) — — (11,374 ) 11,374 (11,374 ) Amortization of interest rate lock agreements (172 ) (172 ) — — 172 (172 ) Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities (20 ) — — (20 ) 20 (20 ) Other comprehensive loss (11,566 ) (172 ) — (11,394 ) 11,566 (11,566 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 125,543 $ 17,809 $ 112,155 $ (3,520 ) $ (126,444 ) $ 125,543 Consolidating Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income Six Months Ended November 30, 2018 (In thousands) Cintas Corp. 2 Subsidiary Non- Eliminations Cintas Corporation Consolidated Net income $ 455,528 $ 116,040 $ 322,735 $ 12,345 $ (451,120 ) $ 455,528 Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax: Foreign currency translation adjustments (13,642 ) — — (13,642 ) 13,642 (13,642 ) Change in fair value of interest rate lock agreements 1,753 1,753 — — (1,753 ) 1,753 Amortization of interest rate lock agreements (589 ) (589 ) — — 589 (589 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income (12,478 ) 1,164 — (13,642 ) 12,478 (12,478 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 443,050 $ 117,204 $ 322,735 $ (1,297 ) $ (438,642 ) $ 443,050 Consolidating Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income Six Months Ended November 30, 2017 (In thousands) Cintas Corp. 2 Subsidiary Non- Eliminations Cintas Corporation Consolidated Net income $ 354,320 $ 136,511 $ 199,326 $ 16,579 $ (352,416 ) $ 354,320 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Foreign currency translation adjustments 23,810 — — 23,810 (23,810 ) 23,810 Amortization of interest rate lock agreements (344 ) (344 ) — — 344 (344 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) 23,466 (344 ) — 23,810 (23,466 ) 23,466 Comprehensive income $ 377,786 $ 136,167 $ 199,326 $ 40,389 $ (375,882 ) $ 377,786
Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheet	Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheet As of November 30, 2018 (In thousands) Cintas Corporation Corp. 2 Subsidiary Guarantors Non- Guarantors Eliminations Cintas Corporation Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 47,771 $ 9,759 $ 30,949 $ — $ 88,479 Accounts receivable, net — 689,606 143,378 71,078 — 904,062 Inventories, net — 267,335 34,467 17,611 2,461 321,874 Uniforms and other rental items in service — 624,589 90,914 59,701 (16,958 ) 758,246 Income taxes, current — 10,875 16,362 9,358 — 36,595 Prepaid expenses and other current assets — 75,840 29,394 1,380 — 106,614 Total current assets — 1,716,016 324,274 190,077 (14,497 ) 2,215,870 Property and equipment, net — 923,931 376,274 110,325 — 1,410,530 Investments (1) 321,083 3,596,134 957,740 1,718,070 (6,409,479 ) 183,548 Goodwill — — 2,584,875 260,481 (112 ) 2,845,244 Service contracts, net — 449,590 — 71,915 — 521,505 Other assets, net 2,240,914 203,378 4,783,008 2,143 (7,001,057 ) 228,386 $ 2,561,997 $ 6,889,049 $ 9,026,171 $ 2,353,011 $ (13,425,145 ) $ 7,405,083 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ (465,247 ) $ (1,828,417 ) $ 2,495,759 $ (27,826 ) $ 37,631 $ 211,900 Accrued compensation and related liabilities — 88,374 18,410 10,861 — 117,645 Accrued liabilities — 87,221 504,186 20,234 — 611,641 Debt due within one year — 173,500 — — — 173,500 Total current liabilities (465,247 ) (1,479,322 ) 3,018,355 3,269 37,631 1,114,686 Long-term liabilities: Debt due after one year — 2,536,018 — 390 — 2,536,408 Deferred income taxes — 291,233 110,089 34,139 — 435,461 Accrued liabilities — 61,597 213,289 16,398 — 291,284 Total long-term liabilities — 2,888,848 323,378 50,927 — 3,263,153 Total shareholders’ equity 3,027,244 5,479,523 5,684,438 2,298,815 (13,462,776 ) 3,027,244 $ 2,561,997 $ 6,889,049 $ 9,026,171 $ 2,353,011 $ (13,425,145 ) $ 7,405,083 (1) Investments include inter-company investment activity. Corp 2 and Subsidiary Guarantors hold $ 18.1 million and $ 165.4 million , respectively, of the $ 183.5 million consolidated net investments. Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheet As of May 31, 2018 (In thousands) Cintas Corporation Corp. 2 Subsidiary Guarantors Non- Guarantors Eliminations Cintas Corporation Consolidated ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 44,499 $ 60,310 $ 33,915 $ — $ 138,724 Accounts receivable, net — 620,920 120,767 62,896 — 804,583 Inventories, net — 225,581 38,844 15,922 — 280,347 Uniforms and other rental items in service — 585,108 81,494 54,248 (18,589 ) 702,261 Income taxes, current — 5,546 9,258 4,830 — 19,634 Prepaid expenses and other current assets — 9,453 21,688 1,242 — 32,383 Total current assets — 1,491,107 332,361 173,053 (18,589 ) 1,977,932 Property and equipment, net — 900,014 370,186 112,530 — 1,382,730 Investments (1) 321,083 3,595,668 950,239 1,716,070 (6,407,479 ) 175,581 Goodwill — — 2,579,769 267,231 (112 ) 2,846,888 Service contracts, net — 468,283 — 77,485 — 545,768 Other assets, net 2,230,196 593 4,381,476 8,656 (6,591,606 ) 29,315 $ 2,551,279 $ 6,455,665 $ 8,614,031 $ 2,355,025 $ (13,017,786 ) $ 6,958,214 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ (465,247 ) $ (1,724,844 ) $ 2,395,434 $ (28,216 ) $ 37,947 $ 215,074 Accrued compensation and related liabilities — 104,560 24,878 11,216 — 140,654 Accrued liabilities — 88,949 308,485 22,695 — 420,129 Total current liabilities (465,247 ) (1,531,335 ) 2,728,797 5,695 37,947 775,857 Long-term liabilities: Debt due after one year — 2,534,919 — 390 — 2,535,309 Deferred income taxes — 215,881 104,559 32,141 — 352,581 Accrued liabilities — 63,073 198,181 16,687 — 277,941 Total long-term liabilities — 2,813,873 302,740 49,218 — 3,165,831 Total shareholders’ equity 3,016,526 5,173,127 5,582,494 2,300,112 (13,055,733 ) 3,016,526 $ 2,551,279 $ 6,455,665 $ 8,614,031 $ 2,355,025 $ (13,017,786 ) $ 6,958,214 (1) Investments include inter-company investment activity. Corp 2 and Subsidiary Guarantors hold $17.6 million and $158.0 million , respectively, of the $175.6 million consolidated net investments.
Consolidating Condensed Statement of Cash Flows	Consolidating Condensed Statement of Cash Flows Six Months Ended November 30, 2018 (In thousands) Cintas Corporation Corp. 2 Subsidiary Guarantors Non- Guarantors Eliminations Cintas Corporation Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 455,528 $ 116,040 $ 322,735 $ 12,345 $ (451,120 ) $ 455,528 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities Depreciation — 68,929 31,274 6,909 — 107,112 Amortization of intangible assets and capitalized contract costs — 61,044 2,339 4,176 — 67,559 Stock-based compensation 74,784 — — — — 74,784 Gain on sale of a cost method investment — — (69,373 ) — — (69,373 ) Deferred income taxes — 10,865 5,519 2,843 — 19,227 Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses: Accounts receivable, net — (52,953 ) (20,151 ) (10,183 ) (2,461 ) (85,748 ) Inventories, net — (52,989 ) 3,546 (2,153 ) (1,631 ) (53,227 ) Uniforms and other rental items in service — (39,481 ) (11,051 ) (7,152 ) — (57,684 ) Prepaid expenses and other current assets and capitalized contract costs — (52,392 ) (5,570 ) (199 ) — (58,161 ) Accounts payable — (98,465 ) 90,324 6,502 (316 ) (1,955 ) Accrued compensation and related liabilities — (16,186 ) (6,468 ) 1,685 — (20,969 ) Accrued liabilities and other — (1,908 ) (9,983 ) (3,431 ) — (15,322 ) Income taxes, current — (5,329 ) (7,109 ) (4,766 ) — (17,204 ) Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 530,312 (62,825 ) 326,032 6,576 (455,528 ) 344,567 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures — (92,461 ) (37,357 ) (7,796 ) — (137,614 ) Purchase of marketable securities and investments — (466 ) (13,605 ) — — (14,071 ) Proceeds from sale of a cost method investment — — 73,342 — — 73,342 Acquisitions of businesses — (6,580 ) — — — (6,580 ) Other, net (54,795 ) (2,534 ) (398,963 ) (953 ) 455,528 (1,717 ) Net cash used in investing activities (54,795 ) (102,041 ) (376,583 ) (8,749 ) 455,528 (86,640 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Issuance of commercial paper, net — 173,500 — — — 173,500 Proceeds from exercise of stock-based compensation awards 32,612 — — — — 32,612 Repurchase of common stock (508,129 ) — — — — (508,129 ) Other, net — (5,362 ) — — — (5,362 ) Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (475,517 ) 168,138 — — — (307,379 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — — (793 ) — (793 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents — 3,272 (50,551 ) (2,966 ) — (50,245 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period — 44,499 60,310 33,915 — 138,724 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ — $ 47,771 $ 9,759 $ 30,949 $ — $ 88,479 Consolidating Condensed Statement of Cash Flows Six Months Ended November 30, 2017 (In thousands) Cintas Corporation Corp. 2 Subsidiary Guarantors Non- Guarantors Eliminations Cintas Corporation Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 354,320 $ 136,511 $ 199,326 $ 16,579 $ (352,416 ) $ 354,320 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities Depreciation — 65,942 34,789 6,847 — 107,578 Amortization of intangible assets — 24,522 2,547 4,192 — 31,261 Stock-based compensation 55,204 — — — — 55,204 (Gain) loss on sale of business — (114,581 ) 15,521 — — (99,060 ) Deferred income taxes — — 40,555 1,607 — 42,162 Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses: Accounts receivable, net — (42,881 ) 20,790 (2,709 ) — (24,800 ) Inventories, net — 17,728 (13,863 ) 115 (1,385 ) 2,595 Uniforms and other rental items in service — (29,520 ) (112 ) (3,305 ) (357 ) (33,294 ) Prepaid expenses and other current assets — (5,428 ) (13,609 ) 464 — (18,573 ) Accounts payable — 155,461 (153,831 ) (10,176 ) (160 ) (8,706 ) Accrued compensation and related liabilities — 6,341 (39,311 ) (3,510 ) — (36,480 ) Accrued liabilities and other — (26,847 ) 26,373 (1,466 ) — (1,940 ) Income taxes, current — 32,963 (22,794 ) (1,427 ) — 8,742 Net cash provided by operating activities 409,524 220,211 96,381 7,211 (354,318 ) 379,009 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures — (90,497 ) (36,875 ) (5,094 ) — (132,466 ) Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities — 12,400 — 87,859 — 100,259 Purchase of marketable securities and investments — 5,510 (20,064 ) (87,323 ) 2,000 (99,877 ) Proceeds from sale of business — 127,835 — — — 127,835 Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired — (1,099 ) — — — (1,099 ) Other, net (402,385 ) 21,470 26,771 956 352,318 (870 ) Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (402,385 ) 75,619 (30,168 ) (3,602 ) 354,318 (6,218 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Payments of commercial paper, net — (50,500 ) — — — (50,500 ) Repayment of debt — (250,000 ) — — — (250,000 ) Proceeds from exercise of stock-based compensation awards 28,558 — — — — 28,558 Repurchase of common stock (35,697 ) — — — — (35,697 ) Other, net — (1,862 ) — (20 ) — (1,882 ) Net cash used in financing activities (7,139 ) (302,362 ) — (20 ) — (309,521 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents — — — 3,466 — 3,466 Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents — (6,532 ) 66,213 7,055 — 66,736 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period — 48,658 17,302 103,306 — 169,266 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ — $ 42,126 $ 83,515 $ 110,361 $ — $ 236,002

Basis of Presentation - Narrati

Basis of Presentation - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 21, 2017	Nov. 30, 2018	May 31, 2018
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Reserve for obsolete inventory		$ 31.9	$ 37
G&K Services
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Consideration transferred	$ 2,100

Basis of Presentation - Schedul

Basis of Presentation - Schedule of Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2018	Jun. 01, 2018	May 31, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 14,005		$ 17,042
Work in process	32,420		27,350
Finished goods	275,449		235,955
Inventories, net	$ 321,874	$ 269,082	$ 280,347

Basis of Presentation - Sched_2

Basis of Presentation - Schedule of Impact of Adopting New Revenue Guidance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2018	Jun. 01, 2018	May 31, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net	$ 904,062	$ 818,009	$ 804,583
Inventories, net	321,874	269,082	280,347
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	106,614	95,846	32,383
Total current assets	2,215,870	2,043,556	1,977,932
Other assets, net	228,386	216,818	29,315
Total assets	7,405,083	7,211,341	6,958,214	$ 6,978,801
Deferred income taxes	435,461	416,516	352,581
Total long-term liabilities	3,263,153	3,229,766	3,165,831
Retained earnings	6,261,756	6,027,019	5,837,827
Total shareholders’ equity	3,027,244	3,205,718	3,016,526
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 7,405,083	7,211,341	6,958,214
Previously Reported
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net			804,583
Inventories, net			280,347
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			32,383
Total current assets			1,977,932
Other assets, net			29,315
Total assets			6,958,214
Deferred income taxes			352,581
Total long-term liabilities			3,165,831
Retained earnings			5,837,827
Total shareholders’ equity			3,016,526
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity			$ 6,958,214
Restatement Adjustment | Capitalization of Contract Costs | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net		0
Inventories, net		0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		63,463
Total current assets		63,463
Other assets, net		187,503
Total assets		250,966
Deferred income taxes		63,389
Total long-term liabilities		63,389
Retained earnings		187,577
Total shareholders’ equity		187,577
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		250,966
Restatement Adjustment | Assets With No Alternative Use | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net		13,426
Inventories, net		(11,265)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		0
Total current assets		2,161
Other assets, net		0
Total assets		2,161
Deferred income taxes		546
Total long-term liabilities		546
Retained earnings		1,615
Total shareholders’ equity		1,615
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		$ 2,161

Basis of Presentation - Sched_3

Basis of Presentation - Schedule of Impact of Adopting New Revenue Guidance Income Statement (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Total revenue	$ 1,718,268	$ 1,606,441	$ 3,416,243	$ 3,217,944
Selling and administrative expenses	491,671	468,084	996,305	954,367
Operating income	275,640	235,211	540,868	484,310
Income (loss) before income taxes	320,524	206,373	561,944	425,452
Income taxes	77,530	68,636	106,403	126,607
Income from continuing operations	242,994	137,737	455,541	298,845
Net income	$ 243,013	$ 137,109	$ 455,528	$ 354,320
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.18	$ 1.23	$ 4.07	$ 3.19
Under Historical Guidance
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Total revenue			$ 3,417,686
Selling and administrative expenses			1,010,394
Operating income			529,121
Income (loss) before income taxes			550,197
Income taxes			103,537
Income from continuing operations			446,660
Net income			$ 446,647
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)			$ 3.99
Impact of Adopting ASU 2014-09 | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Total revenue			$ (1,443)
Selling and administrative expenses			(14,089)
Operating income			11,747
Income (loss) before income taxes			11,747
Income taxes			2,866
Income from continuing operations			8,881
Net income			$ 8,881
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)			$ 0.08
Uniform Rental and Facility Services
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Total revenue	$ 1,390,778	$ 1,308,038	$ 2,765,716	$ 2,619,822
Cost of revenue	761,119	723,960	1,507,572	1,430,823
Uniform Rental and Facility Services | Under Historical Guidance
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Total revenue			2,767,884
Uniform Rental and Facility Services | Impact of Adopting ASU 2014-09 | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Total revenue			(2,168)
Other
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Total revenue	327,490	298,403	650,527	598,122
Cost of revenue	$ 181,991	$ 166,112	358,801	$ 331,399
Other | Under Historical Guidance
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Total revenue			649,802
Cost of revenue			357,902
Other | Impact of Adopting ASU 2014-09 | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Total revenue			725
Cost of revenue			$ 899

Basis of Presentation - Sched_4

Basis of Presentation - Schedule of Impact of Adopting New Revenue Guidance Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2018	Jun. 01, 2018	May 31, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
ASSETS
Accounts receivable, net	$ 904,062	$ 818,009	$ 804,583
Inventories, net	321,874	269,082	280,347
Income taxes, current	36,595		19,634
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	106,614	95,846	32,383
Total current assets	2,215,870	2,043,556	1,977,932
Other assets, net	228,386	216,818	29,315
Total assets	7,405,083	7,211,341	6,958,214	$ 6,978,801
Long-term liabilities:
Deferred income taxes	435,461	416,516	352,581
Total long-term liabilities	3,263,153	3,229,766	3,165,831
Retained earnings	6,261,756	6,027,019	5,837,827
Total shareholders’ equity	3,027,244	3,205,718	3,016,526
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	7,405,083	$ 7,211,341	$ 6,958,214
Under Historical Guidance
ASSETS
Accounts receivable, net	889,716
Inventories, net	334,038
Income taxes, current	36,600
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	39,642
Total current assets	2,146,721
Other assets, net	32,666
Total assets	7,140,214
Long-term liabilities:
Deferred income taxes	368,665
Total long-term liabilities	3,196,357
Retained earnings	6,063,683
Total shareholders’ equity	2,829,171
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	7,140,214
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | Impact of Adopting ASU 2014-09
ASSETS
Accounts receivable, net	14,346
Inventories, net	(12,164)
Income taxes, current	(5)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	66,972
Total current assets	69,149
Other assets, net	195,720
Total assets	264,869
Long-term liabilities:
Deferred income taxes	66,796
Total long-term liabilities	66,796
Retained earnings	198,073
Total shareholders’ equity	198,073
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 264,869

Revenue Recognition - Narrative

Revenue Recognition - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Deferred commissions current	$ 67		$ 67
Deferred commissions noncurrent	199.7		199.7
Amortization of deferred commissions	$ 17.6		$ 34.7
Revenue Recognized under Topic 840
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Concentration risk (as a percent)	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Uniform Rental and Facility Services | Revenue Recognized under Topic 840
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Concentration risk (as a percent)	81.00%	81.40%	81.00%	81.40%
Uniform Rental and Facility Services | Transferred over Time | Revenue Recognized under Topic 840
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Concentration risk (as a percent)	94.70%		95.20%
First Aid and Safety Services | Revenue Recognized under Topic 840
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Concentration risk (as a percent)	8.90%	8.70%	9.00%	8.70%
First Aid and Safety Services | Transferred over Time | Revenue Recognized under Topic 840
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Concentration risk (as a percent)	90.80%		90.80%
Fire Protection Services | Revenue Recognized under Topic 840
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Concentration risk (as a percent)	5.60%	5.00%	5.70%	5.20%
Fire Protection Services | Transferred over Time | Revenue Recognized under Topic 840
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Concentration risk (as a percent)	100.00%		100.00%
Uniform Direct Sales | Revenue Recognized under Topic 840
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Concentration risk (as a percent)	4.50%	4.90%	4.30%	4.70%
Uniform Direct Sales | Transferred at Point in Time | Revenue Recognized under Topic 840
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Concentration risk (as a percent)	96.70%		96.40%
Uniform Rental and Facility Services, First Aid and Safety Services and Fire Protection Services | Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Concentration risk (as a percent)			95.00%
Uniform Direct Sales | Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Concentration risk (as a percent)			5.00%

Revenue Recognition - Schedule

Revenue Recognition - Schedule of Sources of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 1,718,268	$ 1,606,441	$ 3,416,243	$ 3,217,944
Uniform Rental and Facility Services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Sales	1,390,778	1,308,038	2,765,716	2,619,822
First Aid and Safety Services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Sales	153,348	139,090	306,765	279,672
Fire Protection Services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Sales	96,183	80,949	194,292	167,496
Uniform Direct Sales
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 77,959	$ 78,364	$ 149,470	$ 150,954
Revenue Recognized under Topic 840
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Concentration risk (as a percent)	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Revenue Recognized under Topic 840 | Uniform Rental and Facility Services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Concentration risk (as a percent)	81.00%	81.40%	81.00%	81.40%
Revenue Recognized under Topic 840 | First Aid and Safety Services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Concentration risk (as a percent)	8.90%	8.70%	9.00%	8.70%
Revenue Recognized under Topic 840 | Fire Protection Services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Concentration risk (as a percent)	5.60%	5.00%	5.70%	5.20%
Revenue Recognized under Topic 840 | Uniform Direct Sales
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Concentration risk (as a percent)	4.50%	4.90%	4.30%	4.70%

Fair Value Measurements - Sched

Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Fair Value of Financial Instruments Measured on a Recurring Basis (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2018	May 31, 2018
Fair value on a recurring basis
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 88,479	$ 138,724
Other assets, net:
Total assets at fair value	90,786	138,724
Interest rate lock agreements
Other assets, net:
Interest rate lock agreements	2,307
Level 1
Fair value on a recurring basis
Cash and cash equivalents	88,479	138,724
Other assets, net:
Total assets at fair value	88,479	138,724
Level 1 | Interest rate lock agreements
Other assets, net:
Interest rate lock agreements	0
Level 2
Fair value on a recurring basis
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Other assets, net:
Total assets at fair value	2,307	0
Level 2 | Interest rate lock agreements
Other assets, net:
Interest rate lock agreements	2,307
Level 3
Fair value on a recurring basis
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Other assets, net:
Total assets at fair value	0	$ 0
Level 3 | Interest rate lock agreements
Other assets, net:
Interest rate lock agreements	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements - Narra

Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2018	May 31, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Marketable securities	$ 0	$ 0

Investments - Narrative (Detail

Investments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	May 31, 2018
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Investments	$ 183,548,000	$ 183,548,000		$ 175,581,000
Cash surrender value of insurance policies	165,400,000	165,400,000		154,000,000
Equity method investments	16,900,000	16,900,000		16,400,000
Cost method investments	1,200,000	1,200,000		$ 5,200,000
Losses due to impairment		0	$ 0
Proceeds from sale of a cost method investment	73,300,000	$ 73,342,000	$ 0
Pre-tax gain on sale of cost method investment	$ 69,400,000

Earnings Per Share - Computatio

Earnings Per Share - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Basic Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations
Income from continuing operations	$ 242,994	$ 137,737	$ 455,541	$ 298,845
Less: income from continuing operations allocated to participating securities	3,376	2,111	6,308	5,298
Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$ 239,618	$ 135,626	$ 449,233	$ 293,547
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	106,475	106,340	106,652	106,039
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 2.25	$ 1.27	$ 4.21	$ 2.77
Diluted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations
Income from continuing operations	$ 242,994	$ 137,737	$ 455,541	$ 298,845
Less: income from continuing operations allocated to participating securities	3,376	2,111	6,308	5,298
Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$ 239,618	$ 135,626	$ 449,233	$ 293,547
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	106,475	106,340	106,652	106,039
Effect of dilutive securities - employee stock options (in shares)	3,399	3,478	3,605	2,899
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	109,874	109,818	110,257	108,938
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 2.18	$ 1.24	$ 4.07	$ 2.69

Earnings Per Share - Narrative

Earnings Per Share - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands	1 Months Ended	2 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		28 Months Ended
	Jan. 08, 2019	Jan. 08, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2018	Oct. 30, 2018	Aug. 02, 2016
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Basic earnings (loss) from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)			$ 0	$ (0.01)	$ 0	$ 0.51
Diluted earnings from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)			$ 0	$ (0.01)	$ 0	$ 0.50
Options granted and excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share (in shares)			400	500	400	600
Employee Payroll Taxes Due on Restricted Stock
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Shares			100		300
Stock purchased under share buyback, average price per share (in dollars per share)			$ 194.14		$ 204.32
Purchase Price			$ 400,000		$ 61,500,000
August 2, 2016
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Share buyback program, authorized amount									$ 500,000,000
Shares			1,740		2,130		2,600
Stock purchased under share buyback, average price per share (in dollars per share)			$ 190.66		$ 192.55		$ 188.82
Purchase Price			$ 331,547,000		$ 410,003,000		$ 500,000,000
October 30, 2018
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Share buyback program, authorized amount								$ 1,000,000,000
Shares			201		201
Stock purchased under share buyback, average price per share (in dollars per share)			$ 181.41		$ 181.41
Purchase Price			$ 36,579,000		$ 36,579,000
Subsequent Event | October 30, 2018
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Shares	600	800
Stock purchased under share buyback, average price per share (in dollars per share)	$ 167.32	$ 170.87
Purchase Price	$ 100,000,000	$ 136,600,000

Earnings Per Share - Buyback Ac

Earnings Per Share - Buyback Activity by Program (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	28 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2018
Share Repurchase Programs
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Shares	1,941	2,331
Avg. Price per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 189.69	$ 191.58
Purchase Price	$ 368,126	$ 446,582
August 2, 2016
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Shares	1,740	2,130	2,600
Avg. Price per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 190.66	$ 192.55	$ 188.82
Purchase Price	$ 331,547	$ 410,003	$ 500,000
October 30, 2018
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Shares	201	201
Avg. Price per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 181.41	$ 181.41
Purchase Price	$ 36,579	$ 36,579

Goodwill, Service Contracts a_3

Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets - Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Operating Segment (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 2,846,888
Goodwill acquired	5,107
Foreign currency translation	(6,751)
Ending balance	2,845,244
Uniform Rental and Facility Services
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	2,505,476
Goodwill acquired	15
Foreign currency translation	(6,233)
Ending balance	2,499,258
First Aid and Safety Services
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	244,279
Goodwill acquired	0
Foreign currency translation	(499)
Ending balance	243,780
All Other
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	97,133
Goodwill acquired	5,092
Foreign currency translation	(19)
Ending balance	$ 102,206

Goodwill, Service Contracts a_4

Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets - Changes in Carrying Amount of Service Contracts by Operating Segment (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018USD ($)
Service contracts [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 545,768
Service contracts acquired	5,712
Service contracts amortization	(28,083)
Foreign currency translation	(1,892)
Ending balance	521,505
Uniform Rental and Facility Services
Service contracts [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	492,067
Service contracts acquired	739
Service contracts amortization	(23,477)
Foreign currency translation	(1,845)
Ending balance	467,484
First Aid and Safety Services
Service contracts [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	27,294
Service contracts acquired	14
Service contracts amortization	(1,926)
Foreign currency translation	(47)
Ending balance	25,335
All Other
Service contracts [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	26,407
Service contracts acquired	4,959
Service contracts amortization	(2,680)
Foreign currency translation	0
Ending balance	$ 28,686

Goodwill, Service Contracts a_5

Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets - Information Regarding Service Contracts and Other Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2018	May 31, 2018
Information regarding service contracts and other assets
Service contracts, net	$ 521,505	$ 545,768
Other assets, carrying amount	317,844	80,497
Other assets, accumulated amortization	89,458	51,182
Other assets, net	228,386	29,315
Capitalized contract costs
Information regarding service contracts and other assets
Other assets, carrying amount	234,446
Other assets, accumulated amortization	34,726
Other assets, net	199,720
Other assets current	67,000
Noncompete and consulting agreements
Information regarding service contracts and other assets
Other assets, carrying amount	42,116	41,710
Other assets, accumulated amortization	40,190	39,877
Other assets, net	1,926	1,833
Other
Information regarding service contracts and other assets
Other assets, carrying amount	41,282	38,787
Other assets, accumulated amortization	14,542	11,305
Other assets, net	26,740	27,482
Service Contracts
Information regarding service contracts and other assets
Service contracts, carrying amount	928,010	924,978
Service contracts, accumulated amortization	406,505	379,210
Service contracts, net	$ 521,505	$ 545,768

Goodwill, Service Contracts a_6

Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Goodwill, Service Contracts and Other Assets [Abstract]
Amortization expense for service contracts and other assets	$ 33.3	$ 15.6	$ 66.2	$ 29.8
Estimated amortization expense, year one	132.6		132.6
Estimated amortization expense, year two	124.7		124.7
Estimated amortization expense, year three	109.6		109.6
Estimated amortization expense, year four	97.7		97.7
Estimated amortization expense, year five	79.7		79.7
Estimated amortization expense, thereafter	$ 323.1		$ 323.1

Debt, Derivatives and Hedging_3

Debt, Derivatives and Hedging Activities - Summary of Debt Outstanding (Details) - USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2018	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2017
Debt due within one year
Debt due within one year	$ 173,500,000	$ 0
Debt due after one year
Debt issuance costs	(17,634,000)	(19,119,000)
Total debt due after one year	2,536,408,000	2,535,309,000
Commercial paper | Commercial paper 2.60%
Debt due within one year
Debt due within one year	$ 173,500,000	0
Debt due after one year
Variable borrowing rate	2.60%
Senior notes | Senior Notes 4.30%, 2022 Maturity
Debt due after one year
Long-term Debt, non-current	$ 250,000,000	250,000,000
Stated interest rate	4.30%
Senior notes | Senior Notes, 2.90%, 2022 Maturity
Debt due after one year
Long-term Debt, non-current	$ 650,000,000	650,000,000
Stated interest rate	2.90%
Senior notes | Senior Notes, 3.25%, 2023 Maturity
Debt due after one year
Long-term Debt, non-current	$ 300,000,000	300,000,000
Stated interest rate	3.25%
Senior notes | Senior Notes, 2.78%, 2023 Maturity
Debt due after one year
Long-term Debt, non-current	$ 51,902,000	52,119,000
Stated interest rate	2.78%
Senior notes | Senior Notes, 2.78%, 2023 Maturity | G&K Services
Debt due after one year
Stated interest rate			3.73%
Face value			$ 50,000,000
Senior notes | Senior Notes, 3.11%, 2025 Maturity
Debt due after one year
Long-term Debt, non-current	$ 52,140,000	52,309,000
Stated interest rate	3.11%
Senior notes | Senior Notes, 3.11%, 2025 Maturity | G&K Services
Debt due after one year
Stated interest rate			3.88%
Face value			$ 50,000,000
Senior notes | Senior Notes, 3.70%, 2027 Maturity
Debt due after one year
Long-term Debt, non-current	$ 1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Stated interest rate	3.70%
Senior notes | Senior Notes, 6.15%, 2037 Maturity
Debt due after one year
Long-term Debt, non-current	$ 250,000,000	$ 250,000,000
Stated interest rate	6.15%

Debt, Derivatives and Hedging_4

Debt, Derivatives and Hedging Activities - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	May 31, 2018	Sep. 16, 2016	Sep. 15, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long term debt	$ 2,536,408,000	$ 2,536,408,000		$ 2,535,309,000
Commercial paper	173,500,000	173,500,000		0
Amortization of interest rate lock agreements	(300,000)	(600,000)	$ (300,000)
Treasury Lock
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notional amount	500,000,000	500,000,000
Interest rate lock agreements	2,300,000	2,300,000
Debt Amendment June 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity with accordion feature						$ 450,000,000
Debt Amendment September 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity with accordion feature					$ 600,000,000
Debt amendment, increase limit (up to)					250,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility | Debt Amendment September 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity with accordion feature					$ 250,000,000
Revolving credit facility amount outstanding	0	0		0
Senior notes | June 2016 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long term debt	2,723,500,000	2,723,500,000		2,550,000,000
Senior notes | Level 2
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, fair value	2,715,000,000	2,715,000,000		2,582,000,000
Commercial paper | Commercial paper 2.60%
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from issuance of commercial paper		173,500,000
Commercial paper	$ 173,500,000	$ 173,500,000		$ 0
Variable borrowing rate	2.60%	2.60%

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Aug. 31, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	May 31, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits	$ 28.8			$ 28.8		$ 26.9
Provisions tax expense (benefit)	$ 0	$ 3.3
Effective tax rate	24.20%		33.30%	18.90%	29.80%

Pension Plans - Components of N

Pension Plans - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Interest cost	$ 781	$ 711	$ 1,562	$ 1,421
Expected return on assets	(720)	(716)	(1,441)	(1,432)
Total net periodic pension cost (benefit)	$ 61	$ (5)	$ 121	$ (11)

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Aug. 31, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	Aug. 31, 2017	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance		$ 3,016,526			$ 3,016,526
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	$ (5,702)	(6,187)	$ (11,394)	$ 35,204
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(294)	(295)	(172)	(172)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(5,996)	(6,482)	(11,566)	35,032	(12,478)	$ 23,466
Ending balance	3,027,244				3,027,244
Foreign Currency
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	3,531	6,550	22,458	(12,726)	6,550	(12,726)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(10,623)	(3,019)	(11,374)	35,184
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(10,623)	(3,019)	(11,374)	35,184
Ending balance	(7,092)	3,531	11,084	22,458	(7,092)	11,084
Unrealized Income on Interest Rate Hedges
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	6,986	10,449	11,210	11,382	10,449	11,382
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	4,921	(3,168)	0	0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(294)	(295)	(172)	(172)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	4,627	(3,463)	(172)	(172)
Ending balance	11,613	6,986	11,038	11,210	11,613	11,038
Other
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(656)	(656)	(1,665)	(1,685)	(656)	(1,685)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	0	0	(20)	20
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive (loss) income	0	0	(20)	20
Ending balance	(656)	(656)	(1,685)	(1,665)	(656)	(1,685)
Total
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	9,861	16,343	32,003	(3,029)	16,343	(3,029)
Ending balance	$ 3,865	$ 9,861	$ 20,437	$ 32,003	$ 3,865	$ 20,437

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_4

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Schedule of Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Interest expense	$ 24,880	$ 29,129	$ 49,184	$ 59,446
Income taxes	(77,530)	(68,636)	(106,403)	(126,607)
Net income	242,994	137,737	455,541	298,845
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Unrealized Income on Interest Rate Hedges
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Income taxes	(180)	(106)	(359)	(212)
Net income	294	172	589	344
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Unrealized Income on Interest Rate Hedges | Interest Rate Locks
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Interest expense	$ 474	$ 278	$ 948	$ 556

Segment Information - Narrative

Segment Information - Narrative (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of operating segments	2

Segment Information - Informati

Segment Information - Information Related to Operating Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	Jun. 01, 2018	May 31, 2018
Segment Reporting Information
Revenue	$ 1,718,268	$ 1,606,441	$ 3,416,243	$ 3,217,944
Income (loss) before income taxes	320,524	206,373	561,944	425,452
Total assets	7,405,083	6,978,801	7,405,083	6,978,801	$ 7,211,341	$ 6,958,214
Operating Segments | Uniform Rental and Facility Services
Segment Reporting Information
Revenue	1,390,778	1,308,038	2,765,716	2,619,822
Income (loss) before income taxes	242,891	203,814	474,425	422,724
Total assets	6,438,400	5,899,010	6,438,400	5,899,010
Operating Segments | First Aid and Safety Services
Segment Reporting Information
Revenue	153,348	139,090	306,765	279,672
Income (loss) before income taxes	21,328	17,975	43,311	37,386
Total assets	495,054	467,902	495,054	467,902
Operating Segments | All Other
Segment Reporting Information
Revenue	174,142	159,313	343,762	318,450
Income (loss) before income taxes	11,421	13,422	23,132	24,200
Total assets	383,150	353,155	383,150	353,155
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information
Revenue	0	0	0	0
Income (loss) before income taxes	44,884	(28,838)	21,076	(58,858)
Total assets	$ 88,479	$ 258,734	$ 88,479	$ 258,734

Discontinued Operations - Narra

Discontinued Operations - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Aug. 31, 2017USD ($)
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Proceeds from sale	$ 127.8

Discontinued Operations - Sched

Discontinued Operations - Schedule of Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income tax (expense) benefit	$ (6)	$ 624	$ 4	$ (41,103)
(Loss) gain on sale of business			0	99,060
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations	19	(628)	(13)	55,475
Discontinued Operations
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Revenue	0	0	0	10,773
Income (loss) before income taxes	25	(43)	(17)	(2,482)
Income tax (expense) benefit	(6)	18	4	920
(Loss) gain on sale of business	0	(1,209)	0	99,060
Income tax benefit (expense) on net gain	0	606	0	(42,023)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations	$ 19	$ (628)	$ (13)	$ 55,475

G&K Services, Inc. Integratio_2

G&K Services, Inc. Integration Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	May 31, 2018
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Integration related costs	$ 7,847	$ 13,074	$ 12,697	$ 17,045
G&K Services
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Integration related costs	7,800	$ 13,100	12,700	17,000
Integration costs, excluding severance costs				16,000
Severance costs				$ 1,000
Severance reserve	5,800		5,800		$ 9,100
Payments for severance reserve	$ 900		$ 3,300

Supplemental Guarantor Inform_3

Supplemental Guarantor Information - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Nov. 30, 2018USD ($)
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Commercial paper	$ 173.5
Senior notes	$ 2,550

Supplemental Guarantor Inform_4

Supplemental Guarantor Information - Consolidating Condensed Income Statement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Revenue:
Revenue	$ 1,718,268	$ 1,606,441	$ 3,416,243	$ 3,217,944
Equity in net income of affiliates	0	0	0	0
Total revenue	1,718,268	1,606,441	3,416,243	3,217,944
Costs and expenses (income):
Selling and administrative expenses	491,671	468,084	996,305	954,367
G&K Services, Inc. integration expenses	7,847	13,074	12,697	17,045
Operating income	275,640	235,211	540,868	484,310
Gain on sale of a cost method investment	69,373	0	69,373	0
Interest income	(391)	(291)	(887)	(588)
Interest expense (income)	24,880	29,129	49,184	59,446
Income before income taxes	320,524	206,373	561,944	425,452
Income taxes	77,530	68,636	106,403	126,607
Income from continuing operations	242,994	137,737	455,541	298,845
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	19	(628)	(13)	55,475
Net income	243,013	137,109	455,528	354,320
Eliminations
Revenue:
Equity in net income of affiliates	(242,994)	(137,737)	(455,541)	(298,845)
Total revenue	(491,599)	(346,424)	(943,811)	(705,305)
Costs and expenses (income):
Selling and administrative expenses	(8,547)	(6,079)	(18,565)	(13,119)
G&K Services, Inc. integration expenses	0	0	0	0
Operating income	(240,482)	(138,663)	(451,189)	(296,985)
Gain on sale of a cost method investment	0		0
Interest income	1	0	2	0
Interest expense (income)	0	0	0	0
Income before income taxes	(240,483)	(138,663)	(451,191)	(296,985)
Income taxes	(37)	(25)	(58)	(44)
Income from continuing operations	(240,446)	(138,638)	(451,133)	(296,941)
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	(19)	628	13	(55,475)
Net income	(240,465)	(138,010)	(451,120)	(352,416)
Cintas Corporation | Reportable Legal Entities
Revenue:
Equity in net income of affiliates	242,994	137,737	455,541	298,845
Total revenue	242,994	137,737	455,541	298,845
Costs and expenses (income):
Selling and administrative expenses	0	0	0	0
G&K Services, Inc. integration expenses	0	0	0	0
Operating income	242,994	137,737	455,541	298,845
Gain on sale of a cost method investment	0		0
Interest income	0	0	0	0
Interest expense (income)	0	0	0	0
Income before income taxes	242,994	137,737	455,541	298,845
Income taxes	0	0	0	0
Income from continuing operations	242,994	137,737	455,541	298,845
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	19	(628)	(13)	55,475
Net income	243,013	137,109	455,528	354,320
Corp. 2 | Reportable Legal Entities
Revenue:
Equity in net income of affiliates	0	0	0	0
Total revenue	1,656,199	1,522,206	3,286,618	3,049,377
Costs and expenses (income):
Selling and administrative expenses	536,276	528,369	1,081,186	1,039,324
G&K Services, Inc. integration expenses	5,973	4,192	8,649	5,713
Operating income	97,327	59,457	195,086	163,085
Gain on sale of a cost method investment	0		0
Interest income	(294)	(45)	(503)	(76)
Interest expense (income)	25,046	29,444	49,707	60,005
Income before income taxes	72,575	30,058	145,882	103,156
Income taxes	19,166	11,449	29,829	31,019
Income from continuing operations	53,409	18,609	116,053	72,137
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	19	(628)	(13)	64,374
Net income	53,428	17,981	116,040	136,511
Subsidiary Guarantors | Reportable Legal Entities
Revenue:
Equity in net income of affiliates	0	0	0	0
Total revenue	182,926	170,007	366,132	335,209
Costs and expenses (income):
Selling and administrative expenses	(68,617)	(85,417)	(133,238)	(132,955)
G&K Services, Inc. integration expenses	1,270	8,319	3,133	10,754
Operating income	165,851	166,197	324,294	297,152
Gain on sale of a cost method investment	69,373		69,373
Interest income	(93)	(59)	(365)	(158)
Interest expense (income)	(173)	(313)	(535)	(452)
Income before income taxes	235,490	166,569	394,567	297,762
Income taxes	55,788	54,414	71,832	89,537
Income from continuing operations	179,702	112,155	322,735	208,225
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	0	0	(8,899)
Net income	179,702	112,155	322,735	199,326
Non- Guarantors | Reportable Legal Entities
Revenue:
Equity in net income of affiliates	0	0	0	0
Total revenue	127,748	122,915	251,763	239,818
Costs and expenses (income):
Selling and administrative expenses	32,559	31,211	66,922	61,117
G&K Services, Inc. integration expenses	604	563	915	578
Operating income	9,950	10,483	17,136	22,213
Gain on sale of a cost method investment	0		0
Interest income	(5)	(187)	(21)	(354)
Interest expense (income)	7	(2)	12	(107)
Income before income taxes	9,948	10,672	17,145	22,674
Income taxes	2,613	2,798	4,800	6,095
Income from continuing operations	7,335	7,874	12,345	16,579
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	0	0	0
Net income	7,335	7,874	12,345	16,579
Uniform Rental and Facility Services
Revenue:
Revenue	1,390,778	1,308,038	2,765,716	2,619,822
Cost of revenue	761,119	723,960	1,507,572	1,430,823
Uniform Rental and Facility Services | Eliminations
Revenue:
Revenue	(28,046)	(49,882)	(75,083)	(99,457)
Cost of revenue	(56,611)	(75,337)	(127,462)	(150,158)
Uniform Rental and Facility Services | Cintas Corporation | Reportable Legal Entities
Revenue:
Revenue	0	0	0	0
Cost of revenue	0	0	0	0
Uniform Rental and Facility Services | Corp. 2 | Reportable Legal Entities
Revenue:
Revenue	1,134,118	1,086,667	2,273,247	2,186,536
Cost of revenue	640,859	628,123	1,284,600	1,250,271
Uniform Rental and Facility Services | Subsidiary Guarantors | Reportable Legal Entities
Revenue:
Revenue	182,876	170,320	366,039	335,215
Cost of revenue	111,555	105,954	221,105	204,973
Uniform Rental and Facility Services | Non- Guarantors | Reportable Legal Entities
Revenue:
Revenue	101,830	100,933	201,513	197,528
Cost of revenue	65,316	65,220	129,329	125,737
Other
Revenue:
Revenue	327,490	298,403	650,527	598,122
Cost of revenue	181,991	166,112	358,801	331,399
Other | Eliminations
Revenue:
Revenue	(220,559)	(158,805)	(413,187)	(307,003)
Cost of revenue	(185,959)	(126,345)	(346,595)	(245,043)
Other | Cintas Corporation | Reportable Legal Entities
Revenue:
Revenue	0	0	0	0
Cost of revenue	0	0	0	0
Other | Corp. 2 | Reportable Legal Entities
Revenue:
Revenue	522,081	435,539	1,013,371	862,841
Cost of revenue	375,764	302,065	717,097	590,984
Other | Subsidiary Guarantors | Reportable Legal Entities
Revenue:
Revenue	50	(313)	93	(6)
Cost of revenue	(27,133)	(25,046)	(49,162)	(44,715)
Other | Non- Guarantors | Reportable Legal Entities
Revenue:
Revenue	25,918	21,982	50,250	42,290
Cost of revenue	$ 19,319	$ 15,438	$ 37,461	$ 30,173

Supplemental Guarantor Inform_5

Supplemental Guarantor Information - Consolidating Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Aug. 31, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	Aug. 31, 2017	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Net income	$ 243,013		$ 137,109		$ 455,528	$ 354,320
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(10,623)		(11,374)		(13,642)	23,810
Change in fair value of interest rate lock agreements	4,921		0		1,753	0
Amortization of interest rate lock agreements	(294)		(172)		(589)	(344)
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities	0		(20)		0	0
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(5,996)	$ (6,482)	(11,566)	$ 35,032	(12,478)	23,466
Comprehensive income	237,017		125,543		443,050	377,786
Eliminations
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Net income	(240,465)		(138,010)		(451,120)	(352,416)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	10,623		11,374		13,642	(23,810)
Change in fair value of interest rate lock agreements	(4,921)				(1,753)
Amortization of interest rate lock agreements	294		172		589	344
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities			20
Other comprehensive (loss) income	5,996		11,566		12,478	(23,466)
Comprehensive income	(234,469)		(126,444)		(438,642)	(375,882)
Cintas Corporation | Reportable Legal Entities
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Net income	243,013		137,109		455,528	354,320
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(10,623)		(11,374)		(13,642)	23,810
Change in fair value of interest rate lock agreements	4,921				1,753
Amortization of interest rate lock agreements	(294)		(172)		(589)	(344)
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities			(20)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(5,996)		(11,566)		(12,478)	23,466
Comprehensive income	237,017		125,543		443,050	377,786
Corp. 2 | Reportable Legal Entities
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Net income	53,428		17,981		116,040	136,511
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0		0		0	0
Change in fair value of interest rate lock agreements	4,921				1,753
Amortization of interest rate lock agreements	(294)		(172)		(589)	(344)
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities			0
Other comprehensive (loss) income	4,627		(172)		1,164	(344)
Comprehensive income	58,055		17,809		117,204	136,167
Subsidiary Guarantors | Reportable Legal Entities
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Net income	179,702		112,155		322,735	199,326
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0		0		0	0
Change in fair value of interest rate lock agreements	0				0
Amortization of interest rate lock agreements	0		0		0	0
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities			0
Other comprehensive (loss) income	0		0		0	0
Comprehensive income	179,702		112,155		322,735	199,326
Non- Guarantors | Reportable Legal Entities
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Net income	7,335		7,874		12,345	16,579
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(10,623)		(11,374)		(13,642)	23,810
Change in fair value of interest rate lock agreements					0
Amortization of interest rate lock agreements	0		0		0	0
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities			(20)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(10,623)		(11,394)		(13,642)	23,810
Comprehensive income	$ (3,288)		$ (3,520)		$ (1,297)	$ 40,389

Supplemental Guarantor Inform_6

Supplemental Guarantor Information - Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 30, 2018	Jun. 01, 2018	May 31, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	May 31, 2017
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 88,479		$ 138,724	$ 236,002	$ 169,266
Accounts receivable, net	904,062	$ 818,009	804,583
Inventories, net	321,874	269,082	280,347
Uniforms and other rental items in service	758,246		702,261
Income taxes, current	36,595		19,634
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	106,614	95,846	32,383
Total current assets	2,215,870	2,043,556	1,977,932
Property and equipment, net	1,410,530		1,382,730
Investments	183,548		175,581
Goodwill	2,845,244		2,846,888
Service contracts, net	521,505		545,768
Other assets, net	228,386	216,818	29,315
Total assets	7,405,083	7,211,341	6,958,214	6,978,801
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	211,900		215,074
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	117,645		140,654
Accrued liabilities	611,641		420,129
Debt due within one year	173,500		0
Total current liabilities	1,114,686		775,857
Long-term liabilities:
Debt due after one year	2,536,408		2,535,309
Deferred income taxes	435,461	416,516	352,581
Accrued liabilities	291,284		277,941
Total long-term liabilities	3,263,153	3,229,766	3,165,831
Total shareholders’ equity	3,027,244	3,205,718	3,016,526
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	7,405,083	$ 7,211,341	6,958,214
Reportable Legal Entities
Current assets:
Investments	183,500		175,600
Eliminations
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0		0	0	0
Accounts receivable, net	0		0
Inventories, net	2,461		0
Uniforms and other rental items in service	(16,958)		(18,589)
Income taxes, current	0		0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0		0
Total current assets	(14,497)		(18,589)
Property and equipment, net	0		0
Investments	(6,409,479)		(6,407,479)
Goodwill	(112)		(112)
Service contracts, net	0		0
Other assets, net	(7,001,057)		(6,591,606)
Total assets	(13,425,145)		(13,017,786)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	37,631		37,947
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	0		0
Accrued liabilities	0		0
Debt due within one year	0
Total current liabilities	37,631		37,947
Long-term liabilities:
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	(13,462,776)		(13,055,733)
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	(13,425,145)		(13,017,786)
Cintas Corporation | Reportable Legal Entities
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0		0	0	0
Accounts receivable, net	0		0
Inventories, net	0		0
Uniforms and other rental items in service	0		0
Income taxes, current	0		0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0		0
Total current assets	0		0
Property and equipment, net	0		0
Investments	321,083		321,083
Goodwill	0		0
Service contracts, net	0		0
Other assets, net	2,240,914		2,230,196
Total assets	2,561,997		2,551,279
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	(465,247)		(465,247)
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	0		0
Accrued liabilities	0		0
Debt due within one year	0
Total current liabilities	(465,247)		(465,247)
Long-term liabilities:
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	3,027,244		3,016,526
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	2,561,997		2,551,279
Corp. 2 | Reportable Legal Entities
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	47,771		44,499	42,126	48,658
Accounts receivable, net	689,606		620,920
Inventories, net	267,335		225,581
Uniforms and other rental items in service	624,589		585,108
Income taxes, current	10,875		5,546
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	75,840		9,453
Total current assets	1,716,016		1,491,107
Property and equipment, net	923,931		900,014
Investments	3,596,134		3,595,668
Goodwill	0		0
Service contracts, net	449,590		468,283
Other assets, net	203,378		593
Total assets	6,889,049		6,455,665
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	(1,828,417)		(1,724,844)
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	88,374		104,560
Accrued liabilities	87,221		88,949
Debt due within one year	173,500
Total current liabilities	(1,479,322)		(1,531,335)
Long-term liabilities:
Debt due after one year	2,536,018		2,534,919
Deferred income taxes	291,233		215,881
Accrued liabilities	61,597		63,073
Total long-term liabilities	2,888,848		2,813,873
Total shareholders’ equity	5,479,523		5,173,127
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	6,889,049		6,455,665
Investments, including intercompany investments	18,100		17,600
Subsidiary Guarantors | Reportable Legal Entities
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	9,759		60,310	83,515	17,302
Accounts receivable, net	143,378		120,767
Inventories, net	34,467		38,844
Uniforms and other rental items in service	90,914		81,494
Income taxes, current	16,362		9,258
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	29,394		21,688
Total current assets	324,274		332,361
Property and equipment, net	376,274		370,186
Investments	957,740		950,239
Goodwill	2,584,875		2,579,769
Service contracts, net	0		0
Other assets, net	4,783,008		4,381,476
Total assets	9,026,171		8,614,031
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	2,495,759		2,395,434
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	18,410		24,878
Accrued liabilities	504,186		308,485
Debt due within one year	0
Total current liabilities	3,018,355		2,728,797
Long-term liabilities:
Debt due after one year	0		0
Deferred income taxes	110,089		104,559
Accrued liabilities	213,289		198,181
Total long-term liabilities	323,378		302,740
Total shareholders’ equity	5,684,438		5,582,494
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	9,026,171		8,614,031
Investments, including intercompany investments	165,400		158,000
Non- Guarantors | Reportable Legal Entities
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	30,949		33,915	$ 110,361	$ 103,306
Accounts receivable, net	71,078		62,896
Inventories, net	17,611		15,922
Uniforms and other rental items in service	59,701		54,248
Income taxes, current	9,358		4,830
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,380		1,242
Total current assets	190,077		173,053
Property and equipment, net	110,325		112,530
Investments	1,718,070		1,716,070
Goodwill	260,481		267,231
Service contracts, net	71,915		77,485
Other assets, net	2,143		8,656
Total assets	2,353,011		2,355,025
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	(27,826)		(28,216)
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	10,861		11,216
Accrued liabilities	20,234		22,695
Debt due within one year	0
Total current liabilities	3,269		5,695
Long-term liabilities:
Debt due after one year	390		390
Deferred income taxes	34,139		32,141
Accrued liabilities	16,398		16,687
Total long-term liabilities	50,927		49,218
Total shareholders’ equity	2,298,815		2,300,112
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 2,353,011		$ 2,355,025

Supplemental Guarantor Inform_7

Supplemental Guarantor Information - Consolidating Condensed Statement of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 243,013	$ 137,109	$ 455,528	$ 354,320
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation			107,112	107,578
Amortization of intangible assets and capitalized contract costs			67,559	31,261
Stock-based compensation			74,784	55,204
Gain on sale of a cost method investment	(69,373)	0	(69,373)	0
Gain on sale of business			0	(99,060)
Deferred income taxes			19,227	42,162
Change in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:
Accounts receivable, net			(85,748)	(24,800)
Inventories, net			(53,227)	2,595
Uniforms and other rental items in service			(57,684)	(33,294)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets and capitalized contract costs			(58,161)	(18,573)
Accounts payable			(1,955)	(8,706)
Accrued compensation and related liabilities			(20,969)	(36,480)
Accrued liabilities and other			(15,322)	(1,940)
Income taxes, current			(17,204)	8,742
Net cash provided by operating activities			344,567	379,009
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures			(137,614)	(132,466)
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities			0	100,259
Purchase of marketable securities and investments			(14,071)	(99,877)
Proceeds from sale of a cost method investment	73,300		73,342	0
Proceeds from sale of business			0	127,835
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired			(6,580)	(1,099)
Other, net			(1,717)	(870)
Net cash used in investing activities			(86,640)	(6,218)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Issuance (payments) of commercial paper, net			173,500	(50,500)
Repayment of debt			0	(250,000)
Proceeds from exercise of stock-based compensation awards			32,612	28,558
Repurchase of common stock			(508,129)	(35,697)
Other, net			(5,362)	(1,882)
Net cash used in financing activities			(307,379)	(309,521)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			(793)	3,466
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents			(50,245)	66,736
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			138,724	169,266
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	88,479	236,002	88,479	236,002
Eliminations
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	(240,465)	(138,010)	(451,120)	(352,416)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation			0	0
Amortization of intangible assets and capitalized contract costs			0	0
Stock-based compensation			0	0
Gain on sale of a cost method investment	0		0
Gain on sale of business				0
Deferred income taxes			0	0
Change in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:
Accounts receivable, net			(2,461)	0
Inventories, net			(1,631)	(1,385)
Uniforms and other rental items in service			0	(357)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets and capitalized contract costs			0	0
Accounts payable			(316)	(160)
Accrued compensation and related liabilities			0	0
Accrued liabilities and other			0	0
Income taxes, current			0	0
Net cash provided by operating activities			(455,528)	(354,318)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures			0	0
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities				0
Purchase of marketable securities and investments			0	2,000
Proceeds from sale of a cost method investment			0
Proceeds from sale of business				0
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired			0	0
Other, net			455,528	352,318
Net cash used in investing activities			455,528	354,318
Cash flows from financing activities:
Issuance (payments) of commercial paper, net			0	0
Repayment of debt				0
Proceeds from exercise of stock-based compensation awards			0	0
Repurchase of common stock			0	0
Other, net			0	0
Net cash used in financing activities			0	0
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			0	0
Net (decrease) increase 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	0	0
Cintas Corporation | Reportable Legal Entities
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	243,013	137,109	455,528	354,320
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation			0	0
Amortization of intangible assets and capitalized contract costs			0	0
Stock-based compensation			74,784	55,204
Gain on sale of a cost method investment	0		0
Gain on sale of business				0
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 and other current assets and capitalized contract costs			0	0
Accounts payable			0	0
Accrued compensation and related liabilities			0	0
Accrued liabilities and other			0	0
Income taxes, current			0	0
Net cash provided by operating activities			530,312	409,524
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures			0	0
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities				0
Purchase of marketable securities and investments			0	0
Proceeds from sale of a cost method investment			0
Proceeds from sale of business				0
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired			0	0
Other, net			(54,795)	(402,385)
Net cash used in investing activities			(54,795)	(402,385)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Issuance (payments) of commercial paper, net			0	0
Repayment of debt				0
Proceeds from exercise of stock-based compensation awards			32,612	28,558
Repurchase of common stock			(508,129)	(35,697)
Other, net			0	0
Net cash used in financing activities			(475,517)	(7,139)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			0	0
Net (decrease) increase 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	0	0
Corp. 2 | Reportable Legal Entities
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	53,428	17,981	116,040	136,511
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation			68,929	65,942
Amortization of intangible assets and capitalized contract costs			61,044	24,522
Stock-based compensation			0	0
Gain on sale of a cost method investment	0		0
Gain on sale of business				(114,581)
Deferred income taxes			10,865	0
Change in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:
Accounts receivable, net			(52,953)	(42,881)
Inventories, net			(52,989)	17,728
Uniforms and other rental items in service			(39,481)	(29,520)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets and capitalized contract costs			(52,392)	(5,428)
Accounts payable			(98,465)	155,461
Accrued compensation and related liabilities			(16,186)	6,341
Accrued liabilities and other			(1,908)	(26,847)
Income taxes, current			(5,329)	32,963
Net cash provided by operating activities			(62,825)	220,211
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures			(92,461)	(90,497)
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities				12,400
Purchase of marketable securities and investments			(466)	5,510
Proceeds from sale of a cost method investment			0
Proceeds from sale of business				127,835
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired			(6,580)	(1,099)
Other, net			(2,534)	21,470
Net cash used in investing activities			(102,041)	75,619
Cash flows from financing activities:
Issuance (payments) of commercial paper, net			173,500	(50,500)
Repayment of debt				(250,000)
Proceeds from exercise of stock-based compensation awards			0	0
Repurchase of common stock			0	0
Other, net			(5,362)	(1,862)
Net cash used in financing activities			168,138	(302,362)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			0	0
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents			3,272	(6,532)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			44,499	48,658
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	47,771	42,126	47,771	42,126
Subsidiary Guarantors | Reportable Legal Entities
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	179,702	112,155	322,735	199,326
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation			31,274	34,789
Amortization of intangible assets and capitalized contract costs			2,339	2,547
Stock-based compensation			0	0
Gain on sale of a cost method investment	(69,373)		(69,373)
Gain on sale of business				15,521
Deferred income taxes			5,519	40,555
Change in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:
Accounts receivable, net			(20,151)	20,790
Inventories, net			3,546	(13,863)
Uniforms and other rental items in service			(11,051)	(112)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets and capitalized contract costs			(5,570)	(13,609)
Accounts payable			90,324	(153,831)
Accrued compensation and related liabilities			(6,468)	(39,311)
Accrued liabilities and other			(9,983)	26,373
Income taxes, current			(7,109)	(22,794)
Net cash provided by operating activities			326,032	96,381
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures			(37,357)	(36,875)
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities				0
Purchase of marketable securities and investments			(13,605)	(20,064)
Proceeds from sale of a cost method investment			73,342
Proceeds from sale of business				0
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired			0	0
Other, net			(398,963)	26,771
Net cash used in investing activities			(376,583)	(30,168)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Issuance (payments) of commercial paper, net			0	0
Repayment of debt				0
Proceeds from exercise of stock-based compensation awards			0	0
Repurchase of common stock			0	0
Other, net			0	0
Net cash used in financing activities			0	0
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			0	0
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents			(50,551)	66,213
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			60,310	17,302
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	9,759	83,515	9,759	83,515
Non- Guarantors | Reportable Legal Entities
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	7,335	7,874	12,345	16,579
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation			6,909	6,847
Amortization of intangible assets and capitalized contract costs			4,176	4,192
Stock-based compensation			0	0
Gain on sale of a cost method investment	0		0
Gain on sale of business				0
Deferred income taxes			2,843	1,607
Change in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses:
Accounts receivable, net			(10,183)	(2,709)
Inventories, net			(2,153)	115
Uniforms and other rental items in service			(7,152)	(3,305)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets and capitalized contract costs			(199)	464
Accounts payable			6,502	(10,176)
Accrued compensation and related liabilities			1,685	(3,510)
Accrued liabilities and other			(3,431)	(1,466)
Income taxes, current			(4,766)	(1,427)
Net cash provided by operating activities			6,576	7,211
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures			(7,796)	(5,094)
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities				87,859
Purchase of marketable securities and investments			0	(87,323)
Proceeds from sale of a cost method investment			0
Proceeds from sale of business				0
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired			0	0
Other, net			(953)	956
Net cash used in investing activities			(8,749)	(3,602)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Issuance (payments) of commercial paper, net			0	0
Repayment of debt				0
Proceeds from exercise of stock-based compensation awards			0	0
Repurchase of common stock			0	0
Other, net			0	(20)
Net cash used in financing activities			0	(20)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			(793)	3,466
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents			(2,966)	7,055
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			33,915	103,306
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 30,949	$ 110,361	$ 30,949	$ 110,361