RADIANT LOGISTICS ACQUIRES TRANSCON SHIPPING
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Radiant Logistics
The acquisition strengthens Radiant's international capabilities in strategic gateway locations including Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago. Transcon offers ocean import business from the transpacific, including buyer consolidation services, LCL, FCL, and special projects for industries such as furniture, recreational automotive, food, and consumer goods.
The transaction structure includes performance-based payments in subsequent periods. Transcon will transition to the Radiant brand throughout 2025, with Terry Lynch continuing as VP of Global Network Development.
Positive
- Acquisition adds $75M in revenue and $4M in EBITDA
- Strengthens presence in 3 strategic gateway markets
- Expands ocean freight and international capabilities
- Access to Transcon's established international agent network
- Cross-selling opportunities for inland transportation services
Negative
- Future payments contingent on performance metrics
- Integration costs and risks during brand transition
- Potential customer churn during consolidation phase
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, RLGT declined 0.60%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Strengthens International Capabilities in Strategic Gateway Locations
Founded in 1997, and under the leadership of Terry Lynch, Transcon has developed significant ocean import business from the transpacific including buyer consolidation services, less-than-container-load (LCL), full container loads (FCL) and special projects including over dimensional cargo. Transcon leverages a robust international agent network to service globally recognized customers in attractive industries, including furniture, recreational automotive, food and consumer goods industries.
Based on historic financial statements provided by its management, Transcon generated approximately
Terry Lynch of Transcon commented, "Through years of dedicated service, our customers have always remained our top priority. We were looking for a long-term partner with that same passion for servicing the customer and a shared vision to further advance our business, while also providing an opportunity for growth for our employees. We found that partner in Radiant. I am excited for the opportunity to leverage our own strengths along with the capabilities of the larger Radiant network to bring additional value to our customers, while introducing the Radiant organization to our robust international agent network."
"We are excited to announce our partnership with Terry, Josephine Leung, Michael Husslein, Chris Cervana and the entire Transcon team," remarked Radiant's Founder and CEO, Bohn Crain. "We have been looking for the right next transaction to complement the Radiant network and we found it in Transcon. In addition to solidifying our international capabilities in the key gateway markets of
About Radiant Logistics (NYSE American: RLGT)
Radiant Logistics, Inc. (www.radiantdelivers.com) is a publicly traded, third party logistics company providing technology-enabled global transportation and value added logistics solutions primarily to customers based in
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