M&A Deal Summary

ABF Logistics Acquires Bear Transportation Services

On December 1, 2015, ABF Logistics acquired transportation company Bear Transportation Services for 26M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is ABF Logistics’ 2nd transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is ABF Logistics’ largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is ABF Logistics’ 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is ABF Logistics’ 1st transaction in Texas.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2015-12-01
Target Bear Transportation Services
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) ABF Logistics
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 26M USD

Target

Bear Transportation Services

Plano, Texas, United States
website
Bear Transportation Services LP is a non-asset truckload brokerage firm.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

ABF Logistics

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States

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Category Company
Sector Transportation
DESCRIPTION

ABF Logistics, Inc. provides third-party logistics services including brokerage, intermodal, and ocean transport, transportation management, warehousing and household moving.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 3
Sector (Transportation) 2 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 3
State (Texas) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2015) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-01-02 Smart Lines

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Smart Lines LLC is a provider of transportation solutions and services for shippers and carriers.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-09-02 Logistics & Distribution Services

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Logistics & Distribution Services LLC is a provider of third-party logistics services including brokerage, intermodal and ocean transport, warehousing and household moving.

Buy $25M
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