UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
January 5, 2007
UNIFIRST CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Massachusetts |
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1-8504 |
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04-2103460 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
68 Jonspin Road, Wilmington, Massachusetts 01887
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (978) 658-8888
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 5.02. |
Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On January 5, 2007, the Company entered into a letter agreement with Dennis Assad, formerly the Company's Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, concerning the terms of the separation of his employment with the Company. This letter agreement provides for certain severance and other post-termination benefits and obligations, all as set forth therein. A copy of this letter agreement is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.1.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
UNIFIRST CORPORATION
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Date: January 8, 2007 |
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/s/ Ronald D. Croatti |
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Name: |
Ronald D. Croatti |
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Title: |
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President |
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By: |
/s/ John B. Bartlett |
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Name: |
John B. Bartlett |
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT NO. |
DESCRIPTION |
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10.1 |
Letter agreement of the Company dated January 5, 2007 |