Deal expand operations into Yorkton Saskatchewan
TORONTO, Dec. 1, 2017 /CNW/ - Today, Park Lawn Corporation
(TSX: PLC) ("PLC") announced a $1.96 million investment, through Parkland Funeral
Holdings, Inc., a partially-owned subsidiary, in Christie's Funeral Home and Crematorium, a well-established funeral home
operation in Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
"The investment in Christie', which is in partnership with Joe Coffey, increases our presence
in the local market and builds upon our existing operations in Manitoba and Saskatchewan," stated Andrew Clark, Chairman and CEO of PLC.
Highlights of the transaction include:
- Founded in 1882, Christies' Funeral Home and Crematorium is the oldest continually operating business in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, and has been owned and operated by Vern Novak and
Cathy Novak for the last 22 years.
- Christie's will be operated locally by Joe and Kim Coffey, PLC's existing business partners
in several operations in Manitoba and Saskatchewan
- The purchase price multiple is within PLC's publicly-stated targeted EBITDA multiple range.
"We believe in working with strong and professional local management and staff. Our partnerships in Yorkton will further enhance the positive and caring experience provided to the families we serve,"
added Mr. Clark.
About Park Lawn Corporation
PLC provides goods and services associated with the disposition and memorialization of human remains. Products and services
are sold on a pre-planned basis (pre-need) or at the time of a death (at-need). PLC and its subsidiaries own and operate 88
businesses including cemeteries, crematoria, funeral homes, chapels, planning offices and a transfer service in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Michigan, Kentucky, Illinois & Texas.
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regarding the expected impact of the acquisition on PLC's business and the opportunities for synergies. The forward-looking
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risks and uncertainties that are difficult to control or predict. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ
materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the factors discussed
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outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Readers, therefore, should
not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Further, these forward-looking statements are made as of the
date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, PLC assumes no obligation to publicly update or
revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
SOURCE Park Lawn Corporation
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