TLSS Closes on the Sale of Assets of Shyp FX, Inc.
Transportation and Logistics Systems, Inc. (TLSS) announced the sale of its subsidiary, Shyp FX, Inc., for $825,000 in an all-cash transaction. The sale, finalized on June 21, 2022, involved cash proceeds of $723,500 after accounting for commissions and expenses. This divestment aligns with the company's strategy to enhance its operations in Northern New Jersey, as indicated by CEO Sebastian Giordano. The company is also focused on closing a recent acquisition deal, which is expected to strengthen its regional presence.
- Generated gross proceeds of $825,000 from the sale of Shyp FX, Inc.
- Aligns with long-term growth plans by divesting non-core assets.
- Potential for enhanced operational strength in Northern New Jersey through upcoming acquisitions.
- Sale of Shyp FX may indicate a shift away from previous business strategies.
- Remaining uncertainties related to future acquisitions and integration could pose risks.
All-Cash Transaction Generates Gross Proceeds of
JUPITER, FL / ACCESSWIRE / June 24, 2022 / Transportation and Logistics Systems, Inc. (OTCQB:TLSS), ("TLSS" or the "Company"), a logistics service provider, announced today that on June 21, 2022, its operating subsidiary, Shyp FX, Inc. ("FX"), which was exclusively dedicated to servicing Federal Express routes in northern New Jersey, had sold substantially all of its assets in an all-cash transaction.
Sebastian Giordano, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TLSS, commented, "As I stated previously, the operations of FX no longer fit into the Company's long-term growth plans. We look forward to continuing to implement our forward-looking M&A strategy, including closing the recently signed Freight Connections transaction which, if consummated, would give us a much stronger presence in Northern New Jersey to expand our operations in the region."
Under the terms of the deal, the gross proceeds were
About Transportation and Logistics Systems, Inc.
TLSS, through its wholly owned operating subsidiary, Cougar Express, Inc operates as a full-service logistics and transportation company. For more information, visit the Company's website, www.tlss-inc.com.
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