LMP Automotive Holdings, Inc. Announces its Board of Directors Approved an Immediate Pursuit of Strategic Alternatives Including a Sale of the Company
LMP Automotive Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LMPX) announced its board of directors is pursuing strategic alternatives, including a potential sale of the company, due to its current stock price not reflecting true value. CEO Sam Tawfik stated they will terminate pending acquisitions because of financial challenges. The board directed management to explore options in light of significant M&A activity in the sector.
This decision highlights the company's strategy to navigate financial constraints while seeking to capitalize on record market valuations within the automotive retail space.
- The board is actively pursuing strategic alternatives, indicating proactive management.
- Potential sale may attract significant interest given current M&A trends in the sector.
- Termination of pending acquisitions indicates financial instability within the company.
- Inability to secure financial commitments raises concerns about future growth and operations.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, Feb. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LMP Automotive Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LMPX) (the “Company” or “LMP”), an e-commerce and facilities-based automotive retailer in the United States, today announced its board of directors approved an immediate pursuit of strategic alternatives including a sale of the company.
Sam Tawfik, LMP’s Chief Executive Officer, stated, “The Company intends to terminate all of its pending acquisitions in accordance with the terms of their respective acquisition agreements, primarily due to the inability to secure financial commitments and close within the timeframes set forth in such agreements.”
“The Board of Directors believes that LMP’s current stock price does not reflect the Company’s fair value. Given the record M&A activity in our sector and multiples being paid for these transactions, LMP’s Board of Directors has directed management to immediately pursue strategic alternatives, including a potential sale of the Company.”
ABOUT LMP AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS, INC.
LMP Automotive Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LMPX) is a growth company with a long-term plan to profitably consolidate and partner with automotive dealership groups in the United States. We offer a wide array of products and services fulfilling the entire vehicle ownership lifecycle, including new and used vehicles, finance and insurance products and automotive repair and maintenance.
Our proprietary e-commerce technology and strategy are designed to disrupt the industry by leveraging our experienced teams, growing selection of owned inventories and physical logistics network. We seek to provide customers with a seamless experience both online and in person. Our physical logistics network enables us to provide convenient, free delivery points for customers and provide services throughout the entire ownership life cycle. We use digital technologies to lower our customer acquisition costs, achieve operational efficiencies and generate additional revenues. Our unique growth model generates significant cash flows, which funds our innovation and expansion into new geographical markets, along with strategically building out dealership networks, creating personal transportation solutions that consumers desire.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:
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