TLSS Signs Agreement to Acquire Freight Connections, Inc.
Transportation and Logistics Systems (OTCQB:TLSS) announced the acquisition of Freight Connections, Inc. through its subsidiary TLSS Acquisition, Inc.. The stock purchase agreement was signed on May 23, 2022, with the transaction expected to close in 60 days, pending due diligence and consents. Freight Connections operates over 200,000 square feet of warehouse space and serves nearly 500 commercial accounts. The CEO expressed confidence in leveraging Freight Connections' seasoned leadership to strengthen TLSS's presence in Northern New Jersey.
- Acquisition of Freight Connections expected to enhance TLSS's operational capacity and market presence in Northern New Jersey.
- Freight Connections is described as a profitable operation, which may contribute positively to TLSS's financial performance.
- The addition of experienced leadership from Freight Connections could facilitate business growth and operational synergies.
- Transaction dependent on satisfactory due diligence, which introduces uncertainty.
- Potential integration challenges with Freight Connections could affect operational efficiency.
Transaction Will Establish Strong Presence in Northern New Jersey
JUPITER, FL / ACCESSWIRE / May 26, 2022 / Transportation and Logistics Systems, Inc. (OTCQB:TLSS), ("TLSS" or the "Company"), a logistics service provider, announced today that on May 23, 2022, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, TLSS Acquisition, Inc. ("TLSSA"), ithad entered into a stock purchase agreement ("SPA") to acquire
Sebastian Giordano, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TLSS, commented, "Freight Connections is a well-run, profitable operation with approximately 200,000 square feet of warehouse space servicing nearly 500 commercial accounts. We are very excited about the opportunity to re-establish a base of operations in Northern New Jersey, only now, with a much stronger business and a seasoned operator, with over 30 years of industry experience, who will be staying on to help grow the business even further."
The transaction is expected to close in 60 days, subject to the completion of satisfactory due diligence by the Company and obtaining certain third-party consents and financing.
About Transportation and Logistics Systems, Inc.
TLSS, through its wholly owned operating subsidiaries, Cougar Express, Inc and Shyp FX, 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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Investor Relations Contact
Landon Capital
Keith Pinder
(404) 995-6671
kpinder@landoncapital.net
www.landoncapital.net
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