Mullen Group Ltd. Announces Acquisition of Less-Than-Truckload Carrier
December 02 2024 - 11:32AM
(TSX: MTL) Mullen Group Ltd. ("
Mullen Group",
"
We", "
Our" and/or the
"
Corporation") is pleased to announce that it has
acquired Pacific Northwest Investments Inc. including its
subsidiary Pacific Northwest Moving (Yukon) Limited
("
PNW"). A definitive share purchase agreement was
signed, and the acquisition closed on December 1, 2024.
PNW was established over 50 years ago and has a
long history of servicing customers in the Yukon Territory and the
Province of Alberta. Operating from two owned terminals in
Whitehorse, YT and Edmonton, AB ("Owned
Facilities"), PNW offers multiple less-than-truckload
("LTL") solutions to its customer base including
temperature controlled, dry van and deck as well as local "last
mile" delivery services in both Whitehorse and Dawson City, YT. PNW
also has a small moving and storage division. As part of the
acquisition of PNW, Mullen Group acquired the Owned Facilities,
further expanding our real estate network into Northern Alberta and
the Yukon Territory.
"This acquisition is
important to our organization from a strategic perspective as we
continue to invest in regional LTL opportunities. Acquiring
regional carriers with strong ties to the communities they serve is
an important element of our business model. The founders and former
owners of PNW have built a company that is respected by their
customers and employees alike. I am delighted to add PNW to our
organization and look forward to working with the PNW team,"
commented Mr. Murray K. Mullen, Chair and Senior
Executive Officer.
PNW will operate within Mullen Group's LTL
segment and is expected to generate revenues in excess of
$25.0 million annually with returns consistent with other
Business Units in this operating segment. The acquisition was
funded from existing cash.
About Mullen Group Ltd.
Mullen Group is a public company with a long
history of acquiring companies in the transportation and logistics
industries. Today, we have one of the largest portfolios of
logistics companies in North America, providing a wide range of
transportation, warehousing and distribution services through a
network of independently operated businesses. Services offerings
include less-than-truckload, truckload, warehousing, logistics,
transload, oversized, third-party logistics and specialized hauling
transportation. In addition, our businesses provide a diverse set
of specialized services related to the energy, mining, forestry and
construction industries in western Canada, including water
management, fluid hauling and environmental reclamation. The
corporate office provides the capital and financial expertise,
legal support, technology and systems support, shared services and
strategic planning to its independent businesses.
Mullen Group is listed on the Toronto Stock
Exchange under the symbol "MTL". Additional
information is available on our website at www.mullen-group.com or
on the Corporation's issuer profile on SEDAR+ at
www.sedarplus.ca.
Contact Information
Mr. Murray K. Mullen - Chair, Senior Executive
Officer and PresidentMr. Richard J. Maloney - Senior Operating
OfficerMr. Carson P. Urlacher - Senior Financial OfficerMs. Joanna
K. Scott - Senior Corporate Officer
121A - 31 Southridge DriveOkotoks, Alberta, Canada
T1S 2N3Telephone: 403-995-5200Fax: 403-995-5296
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expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are
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forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the
plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are based will
occur. In particular, forward-looking statements include but are
not limited to the following: (i) Mullen Group's expectation that
PNW will generate revenues in excess of $25.0 million annually with
returns consistent with other Business Units in the LTL segment.
These forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions
and analyses made by Mullen Group in light of our experience and
our perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected
future developments and other factors we believe are appropriate
under the circumstances. These assumptions include but are not
limited to the following: (i) that PNW will be able to retain
customers and carry on in the normal course post-acquisition. For
further information on any strategic, financial, operational and
other outlook on Mullen Group’s business please refer to Mullen
Group’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis available for viewing
on Mullen Group’s issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
Additional information on risks that could affect the operations or
financial results of Mullen Group may be found under the heading
"Principal Risks and Uncertainties" starting on page 50 of the 2023
Annual Financial Review as well as in reports on file with
applicable securities regulatory authorities and may be accessed
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The forward-looking statements contained herein is made as of the
date of this news release and Mullen Group disclaims any intent or
obligation to update publicly any such forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events or results or
otherwise, other than as required by applicable Canadian securities
laws. Mullen Group relies on litigation protection for
forward-looking statements.
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