M&A Deal Summary

Manitoulin Transport Acquires Can-Tran Intl.

On June 11, 2012, Manitoulin Transport acquired transportation company Can-Tran Intl.

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Manitoulin Transport’s 4th transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is Manitoulin Transport’s 4th transaction in Canada.
  • This is Manitoulin Transport’s 2nd transaction in Alberta.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2012-06-11
Target Can-Tran Intl.
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) Manitoulin Transport
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

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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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 4 of 8
Sector (Transportation) 4 of 7
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 7
State (Alberta) 2 of 3
Country (Canada) 4 of 8
Year (2012) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-05-02 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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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-07-05 Expedite Plus

Milton, Ontario, Canada

Expedite Plus, Inc. is a specialized service provider for the movement of highly time-critical shipments across the globe via air and ground. Company offers ground transportation, air next flight out, and air charter services.

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