M&A Deal Summary

Manitoulin Transport Acquires Beler International

On May 2, 2012, Manitoulin Transport acquired transportation company Beler International

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Manitoulin Transport’s 3rd transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is Manitoulin Transport’s 3rd transaction in Canada.
  • This is Manitoulin Transport’s 1st transaction in Saskatchewan.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2012-05-02
Target Beler International
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) Manitoulin Transport
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Beler International

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Beler International, Inc. is the longest-standing freight-forwarding company in Saskatchewan, according to company officials. Exporting predominantly from the prairie provinces, it serves clients around the world in the agricultural machinery marketplace.

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Buyer

Manitoulin Transport

Gore Bay, Ontario, Canada
Category Company
Founded 1953
Sector Transportation
DESCRIPTION

Manitoulin Transport has the most extensive transportation network in North America, making it easy to provide dependable on-time delivery and faster transit times. Sustained by its 50 years experience, Manitoulin developed the transportation knowledge that is relied and trusted by clients in various industries. Manitoulin’s command of the transportation industry, together with its progressive technology, innovative equipment fleet and cross Canada locations can ship world confidently.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 8
Sector (Transportation) 3 of 7
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 7
State (Saskatchewan) 1 of 2
Country (Canada) 3 of 8
Year (2012) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-04-19 Penner International - Less-Than-Truckload Business

Manitoba, Canada

Penner International - Less-Than-Truckload Business operates through seven terminals: Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, and Surrey in Canada, and Minneapolis, Minn. and Fargo, N.D. in the United States. The primary consolidation points are Winnipeg and Minneapolis. The additional freight to and from the U.S. will allow Manitoulin to provide direct service coverage between Minneapolis and Winnipeg, improving service times to all of Western Canada.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-06-11 Can-Tran Intl.

Leduc, Alberta, Canada

Can-Tran Intl. Inc. is an international freight-forwarding enterprise, based in Leduc, Alberta. Can-Tran provides a full suite of solutions to Alberta clientele, including freight forwarding, customs brokerage, ground transportation, and distribution and warehousing. With the majority of its customers in the oil and gas industry, officials say Can-Tran has gained significant expertise in complex project moves, especially those involving drill rigs.

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