UNIFIRST CORP - SCHEDULE 13D/A Filing

River Road Asset Management, LLC ("RRAM"), an investment advisor, has filed a Schedule 13D/A amendment regarding their beneficial ownership of UNIFIRST CORP common stock. RRAM, organized under Delaware law, manages client funds and holds 571,761 shares, representing 3.9% of the outstanding common stock as of March 17, 2026. The shares were acquired for investment purposes through open market transactions, with the source of funds being RRAM client funds totaling $80,107,280.22. RRAM has the sole power to vote or direct the vote of 481,098 shares and the sole power to dispose of 571,761 shares. The filing indicates that RRAM may engage in various transactions, including discussions with the issuer regarding potential changes in operations, governance, or capitalization, with the goal of enhancing shareholder value. RRAM does not intend to seek control of the issuer or participate in its day-to-day management. The filing is an amendment to a previous filing, with amendment number 3, and the event date is March 16, 2026.