GlobeNewswire Inc | Nov 7, 2020 06:11PM EST

November 07, 2020

NEW YORK, Nov. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of UniFirst Corporation (UniFirst or the Company) (NYSE:UNF). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.

The investigation concerns whether UniFirst and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.

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On October 21, 2020, UniFirst issued a press release announcing the Companys financial results for its fourth quarter and full-year ended August 29, 2020. Among other results, UniFirst reported annual revenue that fell short of expectations, including revenue of $384.6 million from Core Laundry Operations, representing a year-to-year decline of 10.9%; $27 million from Specialty Garments, representing a year-to-year decline of 11.6%; and $16 million from First Aid, representing a year-to-year decline of 2.4%.

On this news, UniFirsts stock price fell sharply during intraday trading on October 21, 2020.

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CONTACT:Robert S. WilloughbyPomerantz LLPrswilloughby@pomlaw.com888-476-6529 ext. 7980