Acquisitions

12 Months Ended

May 31, 2012

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Acquisitions

Acquisitions

The purchase price paid for each acquisition has been allocated to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. During fiscal 2012, Cintas acquired two Uniform Rental and Ancillary Products operating segment businesses, two First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment businesses and four Document Management Services operating segment businesses. During fiscal 2011, Cintas acquired four Uniform Rental and Ancillary Products operating segment businesses, eleven First Aid, Safety and Fire Protection Services operating segment businesses and twelve Document Management Services operating segment businesses. The following summarizes the aggregate purchase price for all businesses acquired:

(In thousands)	2012			2011
Fair value of tangible assets acquired	$	536		$	37,403
Fair value of goodwill acquired	2,618			125,562
Fair value of service contracts acquired	5,494			28,449
Fair value of other intangibles acquired	743			6,937
Total fair value of assets acquired	9,391			198,351
Fair value of liabilities (settled) assumed and incurred	(15,473		)	24,729
Total cash paid for acquisitions	$	24,864		$	173,622

The results of operation for the acquired businesses are included in the consolidated statements of income from the dates of acquisition. The pro forma revenue, net income and earnings per share information relating to acquired businesses are not presented because they are not significant to Cintas.