M&A Deal Summary

Radiant Logistics Acquires Wheels Group

On April 2, 2015, Radiant Logistics acquired transportation company Wheels Group for 69M CAD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Radiant Logistics’ 8th transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is Radiant Logistics’ largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Radiant Logistics’ 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is Radiant Logistics’ 1st transaction in Ontario.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2015-04-02
Target Wheels Group
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) Radiant Logistics
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 69M CAD
Advisor(s) Bennett Jones LLP
Katten Muchin Rosenman (Legal)

Target

Wheels Group

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
website
Wheels Group, Inc. is a third party supply chain logistics ("3PL") provider. As a non-asset provider, Wheels develops advanced supply chain solutions delivered through its qualified partner network of over 6,000 truck, rail, air and ocean carriers.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Radiant Logistics

Bellevue, Washington, United States

website

Category Company
Founded 2001
Sector Transportation
Employees579
Revenue 1.5B USD (2022)
DESCRIPTION

Radiant Logistics is a non-asset based transportation and logistics company providing domestic and international freight forwarding services. Radiant Logistics was founded in 2001 and is based in Bellevue, Washington.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 16
Sector (Transportation) 8 of 15
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 8 of 15
State (Ontario) 1 of 2
Country (Canada) 1 of 2
Year (2015) 1 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-12-15 Don Cameron & Associates

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Don Cameron & Associates, Inc. is a provider of freight forwarding, trucking, transportation, and logistics services.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-06-08 Service By Air

Woodbury, New York, United States

Service By Air, Inc. is a provider of worldwide transportation and logistics services through its extensive network of exclusive agent and company-owned offices across North America.

Buy $12M
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Legal