P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. Announces Preliminary Results of Its Self Tender Offer

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P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:PTSI) announced preliminary results for its modified Dutch auction tender offer, which expired on August 26, 2021. The company plans to repurchase approximately 272,414 shares at a final price of $37.00 per share, totaling around $10.1 million. This represents 2.4% of its outstanding shares as adjusted for a recent stock split. The definitive number of shares and price will be verified by Computershare Trust Company and announced after August 31, 2021. Future repurchases may occur, subject to market conditions.

Positive

• Company plans to repurchase approximately 272,414 shares at $37.00 per share, totaling around $10.1 million, enhancing shareholder value.
• Repurchase represents about 2.4% of outstanding shares, indicating a commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

Negative

• Final purchase price and number of shares are preliminary and subject to verification, introducing uncertainty until confirmed.
• Potential future repurchases are dependent on various market and financial factors, creating an unpredictable shareholder outlook.

TONTITOWN, AR / ACCESSWIRE / August 27, 2021 / P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:PTSI) (the "Company" or "PTSI") today announced the preliminary results of its modified "Dutch auction" tender offer to repurchase up to 200,000 shares of its outstanding common stock, which expired at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on Thursday, August 26, 2021.

Based on the preliminary count by Computershare Trust Company, N.A. ("Computershare"), the depositary for the tender offer, approximately 272,414 shares were properly tendered and not properly withdrawn at or below the expected final purchase price of $37.00 per share, including shares that were tendered through notices of guaranteed delivery.

In accordance with the terms and conditions of the tender offer, the Company expects to acquire 272,414 shares at a final purchase price of $37.00 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $10.1 million. These shares represent approximately 2.4% of the Company's issued and outstanding shares as of July 23, 2021 (as adjusted for the Company's previously announced 2-for-1 forward split of its common stock in the form of a 100% stock dividend paid on August 16, 2021, to stockholders of record on July 30, 2021 (the "Stock Split")). The total amount of shares expected to be purchased in the tender offer includes the Company's right to increase the tender offer by up to two percent of the Company's outstanding shares (as adjusted for the Stock Split). The determination of the final number of shares to be purchased and the final price per share is subject to confirmation by Computershare of the proper delivery of the shares validly tendered and not withdrawn.

The number of shares to be purchased and the price per share are preliminary and are subject to verification by Computershare and subject to change for a number of reasons, including if some or all of the shares tendered through notices of guaranteed delivery are not delivered within the applicable two trading day settlement period. The actual number of shares to be purchased and the final price per share will be announced following the expiration of the guaranteed delivery period and completion of the confirmation process by Computershare, and are not expected to be announced until at least August 31, 2021. Promptly after such announcement, Computershare will issue payment for the shares validly tendered and accepted for payment under the tender offer and will return shares tendered and not purchased in the tender offer.

The Company may purchase additional shares in the future in the open market subject to market conditions and through private transactions, tender offers or otherwise. Under applicable securities laws, however, the Company may not repurchase any shares until September 13, 2021. Whether the Company makes additional repurchases in the future will depend on many factors, including the number of shares purchased in this tender offer, its business and financial performance and situation, the business and market conditions at the time, including the price of the shares, and other factors the Company considers relevant.

The Company has retained Georgeson LLC as the information agent for the tender offer. All questions regarding the tender offer should be directed to the information agent (888) 680-1529 (toll free).

P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. is a leading truckload dry van carrier transporting general commodities throughout the continental United States, as well as in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. The Company also provides transportation services in Mexico through its gateways in Laredo and El Paso, Texas under agreements with Mexican carriers.

Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain information included in this document contains or may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements may relate to the expiration of the tender offer, the Company's payment for the shares tendered in the offer, the terms and conditions of the tender offer, and other expected future financial and operating results or events, and are thus prospective. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, ongoing and potential future economic, business and operational disruptions and uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic or other public health crises; excess capacity in the trucking industry; surplus inventories; recessionary economic cycles and downturns in customers' business cycles; increases or rapid fluctuations in fuel prices, interest rates, fuel taxes, tolls, license and registration fees; the resale value of the Company's used equipment and the price of new equipment; increases in compensation for and difficulty in attracting and retaining qualified drivers and owner-operators; increases in insurance premiums and deductible amounts relating to accident, cargo, workers' compensation, health, and other claims; unanticipated increases in the number or amount of claims for which the Company is self-insured; inability of the Company to continue to secure acceptable financing arrangements; seasonal factors such as harsh weather conditions that increase operating costs; competition from trucking, rail, and intermodal competitors including reductions in rates resulting from competitive bidding; the ability to identify acceptable acquisition candidates, consummate acquisitions, and integrate acquired operations; our ability to develop and implement suitable information technology systems and prevent failures in or breaches of such systems; the impact of future or pending litigation; general risks associated with doing business in Mexico, including, without limitation, potential increased costs and adverse impacts resulting from recent Mexican labor outsourcing law reforms, exchange rate fluctuations, inflation, import duties, tariffs, quotas, political and economic instability and terrorism; the potential impact of new laws, regulations or policy, including, without limitation, tariffs, import/export, trade and immigration regulations or policies; a significant reduction in or termination of the Company's trucking service by a key customer; and other factors, including risk factors, included from time to time in filings made by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of these risks and uncertainties, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed above and in company filings might not transpire.

SOURCE: P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc.

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FAQ

What is the result of PTSI's tender offer announced on August 27, 2021?

P.A.M. Transportation Services announced that approximately 272,414 shares were tendered and will be repurchased for about $10.1 million.

When will the final number of shares purchased by PTSI be announced?

The final number of shares and purchase price will be announced after August 31, 2021, following verification by Computershare.

How much does PTSI plan to spend on its stock repurchase?

PTSI plans to spend approximately $10.1 million to repurchase the shares in its tender offer.

What percentage of shares is PTSI repurchasing through the tender offer?

The shares being repurchased represent about 2.4% of PTSI's issued and outstanding shares.

What factors could affect future share repurchases by PTSI?

Future repurchases will depend on business performance, market conditions, and the number of shares purchased in the current tender offer.