Stella-Jones Completes Acquisition of Thompson Industries
(firmenpresse) - MONTREAL, QUEBEC -- (Marketwire) -- 12/07/11 -- Stella-Jones Inc. (TSX: SJ) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Thompson Industries, Inc. ("Thompson"), a provider of treated wood products to the railroad industry.
Founded in 1981, Thompson produces treated wood products, mainly railway ties and timbers, at a facility located in Russellville, Arkansas. Thompson's sales for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2011 were approximately US$49.0 million. The purchase price totalled approximately US$39.0 million, subject to post closing adjustments. Stella-Jones financed the acquisition through existing credit facilities and an unsecured vendor note of US$6.5 million.
"The acquisition of Thompson further enhances Stella-Jones' status as a leading provider of treated wood products and services to the North American railroad industry. More importantly, we expect the transaction to be immediately accretive to earnings and to yield synergies, as our continental network will benefit from greater operating efficiencies," said Brian McManus, President and Chief Executive Officer of Stella-Jones.
ABOUT STELLA-JONES
Stella-Jones Inc. (TSX: SJ) is a leading producer and marketer of pressure treated wood products. The Company supplies North America's railroad operators with railway ties, timbers and recycling services; and the continent's electrical utilities and telecommunications companies with utility poles. Stella-Jones also provides industrial products and services for construction and marine applications, as well as residential lumber to retailers and wholesalers for outdoor applications. The Company's common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Except for historical information provided herein, this press release may contain information and statements of a forward-looking nature concerning the future performance of the Company. These statements are based on suppositions and uncertainties as well as on management's best possible evaluation of future events. Such factors may include, without excluding other considerations, fluctuations in quarterly results, evolution in customer demand for the Company's products and services, the impact of price pressures exerted by competitors, the ability of the Company to raise the capital required for acquisitions, and general market trends or economic changes. As a result, readers are advised that actual results may differ from expected results.
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Stella-Jones Inc.
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George T. Labelle, C.A.
Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer
(514) 934-8665
(514) 934-5327 (FAX)
Martin Goulet, CFA
MaisonBrison Communications
(514) 731-0000
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