PLC Further Expands in North Carolina

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Park Lawn Corporation has announced its acquisition of Hudson Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Durham, North Carolina, expected to close by early June 2022, pending regulatory approval. This acquisition will add one standalone funeral home, generating 341 calls annually and is projected to contribute approximately US$832,000 in Adjusted EBITDA. For 2021, PLC reported an Adjusted EBITDA of US$76,284,577 and net earnings of US$27,812,866. This transaction aligns with PLC's strategic goal to enhance its presence in high-growth markets.

Positive

• Acquisition of Hudson Funeral Home enhances PLC's footprint in North Carolina.
• Expected to generate approximately US$832,000 in Adjusted EBITDA.
• Transaction aligns with PLC's targeted EBITDA multiples for similar acquisitions.

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• None.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / May 5, 2022 / Park Lawn Corporation (TSX:PLC, PLC.U) ("PLC") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Hudson Funeral Home & Cremation Services ("Hudson"), a business consisting of one stand-alone funeral home located in Durham, North Carolina. The transaction is anticipated to close in early June 2022 following the receipt of regulatory approval.

"The addition of the Hudson business further expands PLC's footprint in North Carolina and allows us to enter the high growth markets of Durham and Raleigh. With over 100 years of dedicated service to its community, Hudson will be an excellent addition to our existing North Carolina businesses," said J. Bradley Green, Chief Executive Officer of PLC.

Highlights of the transaction include:

• The addition of one (1) stand-alone funeral home.
• The transaction represents 341 calls per year and is expected to be financed with funds from PLC's credit facility and available cash on hand.
• Following the closing and integration, the Hudson acquisition is expected to add approximately US$832,000 in Adjusted EBITDA.¹
• For the 12 months ended December 31, 2021, PLC had Adjusted EBITDA of US$76,284,577 and net earnings of US$27,812,866.
• The agreed upon purchase price multiple for the transaction is within PLC's publicly-stated targeted Adjusted EBITDA multiple range for transactions of this size and nature.

About Park Lawn Corporation:

PLC provides goods and services associated with the disposition and memorialization of human remains. Products and services are sold on a pre-planned basis (pre-need) or at the time of a death (at-need). PLC and its subsidiaries own and operate businesses including cemeteries, crematoria, funeral homes, chapels, planning offices and a transfer service. PLC operates in three Canadian provinces and sixteen U.S. states.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains forward-looking information (within the meaning of applicable securities laws) relating to the business of PLC and the environment in which it operates. Forward-looking statements in this news release are identified by words such as "believe", "anticipate", "project", "expect", "intend", "plan", "will", "may", "estimate", "pro-forma" and other similar expressions. These statements are based on PLC's expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections and include, without limitation, statements regarding PLC's expectation that the Hudson acquisition will add approximately US$832,000 in Adjusted EBITDA. The forward-looking statements in this news release are based on certain assumptions, including that PLC is able to obtain regulatory approval or satisfy regulatory requirements for the Hudson acquisition, the acquisition closes in the anticipated time frame, the acquisition will perform as expected following closing, PLC will be able to implement business improvements and achieve cost savings, PLC will be able to retain key personnel, there will be no unexpected expenses occurring as a result of the acquisition, the multiples remain at or below levels paid by PLC for previously announced acquisitions, the acquisition and financing markets remain accessible, capital can be obtained at reasonable costs and PLC's current business lines operate and obtain synergies as expected, as well as those regarding present and future business strategies, organic growth initiatives, the environment in which PLC will operate in the future, expected revenues, expansion plans and PLC's ability to achieve its goals. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to control or predict. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in PLC's most recent Annual Information Form and Management's Discussion and Analysis available at www.sedar.com. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate as actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Readers, therefore, should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Further, these forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, PLC assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Non‐IFRS Measures

Adjusted Net Earnings is not a measure recognized under IFRS and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS. Such measure is presented in this news release because management of PLC believes that such measure is relevant in evaluating PLC's proposed acquisition of Hudson. Such measure, as computed by PLC, may differ from similar computations as reported by other similar organizations and, accordingly, may not be comparable to similar measures reported by such other organizations. Please refer to pages 8 and 19 of PLC's Management's Discussion and Analysis for the year ending December 31, 2021, which was filed on SEDAR on March 3, 2022, for how the Company reconciles Adjusted EBITDA to the nearest IFRS measure.

Contact Information

Daniel Millett
Chief Financial Officer
(416) 231-1462, ext. 221

¹Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS financial measure. Refer to the Non-IFRS Financial Measures section of this news release for more information on this non-IFRS financial measure.

SOURCE: Park Lawn Corporation

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FAQ

What is the purpose of Park Lawn Corporation's acquisition of Hudson Funeral Home?

The acquisition aims to expand Park Lawn Corporation's presence in North Carolina, entering high-growth markets like Durham and Raleigh.

How much Adjusted EBITDA is expected from the Hudson acquisition?

The Hudson acquisition is projected to contribute approximately US$832,000 in Adjusted EBITDA.

When is the Hudson Funeral Home acquisition expected to close?

The transaction is anticipated to close in early June 2022, pending regulatory approval.

What were Park Lawn Corporation's financial metrics for 2021?

In 2021, Park Lawn Corporation reported an Adjusted EBITDA of US$76,284,577 and net earnings of US$27,812,866.

How many calls per year will the Hudson Funeral Home generate?

The Hudson Funeral Home is expected to generate 341 calls per year.