TLSS Signs Agreement to Acquire Severance Trucking, Inc.
Transportation and Logistics Systems, Inc. (OTC PINK:TLSS) announced a significant acquisition on January 4, 2023, to purchase Severance Trucking Inc., a Massachusetts-based trucking company. This acquisition is projected to nearly double TLSS's annual revenues to approximately $30 million, enhancing its market presence in New England and expanding its geographic footprint. The deal is expected to close by January 31, 2023, pending due diligence and necessary consents. CEO Sebastian Giordano emphasizes the strategic advantages of this integration for future growth.
- Acquisition of Severance Trucking expected to nearly double annual revenues to approximately $30 million.
- Strategic expansion into the New England market, enhancing geographic footprint.
- Potential for organic growth as a regional carrier.
- Acquisition contingent on satisfactory due diligence and third-party consents.
- Risks associated with integrating Severance Trucking into TLSS operations.
Acquisition Would Nearly Double Annual Revenues to
JUPITER, FL / ACCESSWIRE / January 10, 2023 / Transportation and Logistics Systems, Inc. (OTC PINK:TLSS), ("TLSS", or the "Company"), a growing logistics service provider, today announced that on January 4, 2023, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, TLSS Acquisition, Inc., the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement ("SPA") to acquire
Sebastian Giordano, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TLSS, commented, "Severance is a long-established, well-run and highly-respected family-owned business with a 120-year history of providing outstanding customer service. We are very excited about the opportunity to establish a strong presence in the New England market that will strategically expand our geographic footprint. When combined with our existing operations in New York and New Jersey, this acquisition will increase our projected annualized run-rate revenues to approximately
The transaction is expected to close on January 31, 2023, 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., Freight Connections, Inc. and JFK Cartage, 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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Keith Pinder
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