Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. Commences Self Tender Offer to Purchase up to 100,000 Shares

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Universal Logistics Holdings (NASDAQ: ULH) has initiated a modified "Dutch auction" tender offer to repurchase up to 100,000 shares, approximately 0.4% of its common stock. The buyback price ranges from $25.00 to $28.00 per share. Funding will come from the company's cash reserves and existing line of credit. The offer expires on June 15, 2022. This decision reflects the company’s strong cash position and commitment to enhancing shareholder value through strategic buybacks.

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• Initiation of a modified Dutch auction tender offer to buy back up to 100,000 shares.
• Share repurchase aimed at enhancing shareholder value.
• Availability of funds from existing cash and line of credit.
• Tender offer allows shareholders to indicate prices at which they wish to sell.

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WARREN, Mich., May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULH) today announced the commencement of a modified "Dutch auction" tender offer to purchase up to 100,000 shares, or about 0.4%, of its outstanding common stock using funds borrowed under its existing line of credit and available cash, at a price of not less than $25.00 and not more than $28.00 per share. The tender offer will expire at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on June 15, 2022 unless extended or withdrawn. Universal's Board of Directors determined that it is in the Company's best interest to repurchase shares at this time given Universal's cash position and stock price.

A modified "Dutch auction" tender offer allows shareholders to indicate how many shares and at what price or prices they wish to tender their shares within the specified price range. Based on the number of shares tendered and the prices specified by the tendering shareholders, the Company will determine the lowest price per share within the range that will allow it to purchase up to 100,000 shares of its common stock, or a lower amount depending on the number of shares properly tendered and not properly withdrawn. Shareholders whose shares are purchased in the offer will receive the determined purchase price per share in cash, without interest, after the expiration of the offer period, subject to the conditions of the tender offer, including the provisions relating to proration. All shares tendered at prices higher than the purchase price will not be purchased and will be promptly returned to shareholders. The tender offer is not conditioned upon any minimum number of shares being tendered; however, the tender offer is subject to a number of other terms and conditions. Specific instructions and an explanation of the terms and conditions of the tender offer are contained in the Offer to Purchase and related materials that are being mailed to shareholders.

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. has retained Computershare Trust Company, N.A. as the depositary for the tender offer and Georgeson LLC as the information agent.

Copies of the Offer to Purchase, the related Letter of Transmittal and the Notice of Guaranteed Delivery are being mailed to the Company's shareholders. Additional copies of the Offer to Purchase, the related Letter of Transmittal or the Notice of Guaranteed Delivery may be obtained at the Company's expense from the information agent at 866-695-6074 (toll free). Questions regarding the tender offer should be directed to the information agent at 866-695-6074 (toll free).

About Universal

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. is a holding company that, through its consolidated subsidiaries, is a leading asset-light provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions throughout the United States, and in Mexico, Canada, and Colombia. The Company's operating subsidiaries offer customers a broad array of services across their entire supply chain, including truckload, brokerage, intermodal, dedicated, and value-added services.

Certain Information Regarding the Tender Offer

The information in this press release describing Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.'s tender offer is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell shares of Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.'s common stock in the tender offer. The tender offer is being made only pursuant to the Offer to Purchase and the related materials that Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. is distributing to its shareholders, as they may be amended or supplemented. Shareholders should read such Offer to Purchase and related materials carefully and in their entirety because they contain important information, including the various terms and conditions of the tender offer. Shareholders of Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. may obtain a free copy of the Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO, the Offer to Purchase and other documents that Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission from the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov. Shareholders may also obtain a copy of these documents, without charge, from Georgeson LLC, the information agent for the tender offer, toll free at 866-695-6074. Shareholders are urged to carefully read all of these materials prior to making any decision with respect to the tender offer. Shareholders and investors who have questions or need assistance may call Georgeson LLC, the information agent for the tender offer, toll free at 866-695-6074.

Forward-Looking Statements

Some of the statements contained in this press release might be considered forward-looking statements. These statements identify prospective information. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: "expect," "anticipate," "intend,"  "plan," "goal," "seek," "believe," "project," "estimate,"  "future,"  "likely," "may," "should"  and similar references to future periods. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time and/or management's good faith belief with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in the statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations described. Additional information about the factors that may adversely affect these forward-looking statements is contained in the Company's reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information except to the extent required by applicable securities laws.

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FAQ

What is the purpose of the ULH tender offer announced on May 13, 2022?

The tender offer aims to repurchase up to 100,000 shares to enhance shareholder value.

What is the price range for the ULH tender offer?

The price range for the ULH tender offer is between $25.00 and $28.00 per share.

When does the ULH tender offer expire?

The ULH tender offer will expire at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 15, 2022.

How will the ULH tender offer be funded?

The tender offer will be funded using available cash and funds borrowed under the existing line of credit.

What type of tender offer is ULH conducting?

ULH is conducting a modified Dutch auction tender offer.