VANCOUVER, June 10, 2019 /CNW/ - Universal mCloud Corp. (TSX-V: MCLD) (OTCQB: MCLDF) ("mCloud" or the "Company"), a leading provider of asset management solutions combining IoT, cloud computing, artificial intelligence ("AI") and analytics, today announced that it has received conditional approval from the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") for the previously announced acquisition of Fulcrum Automation Technologies ("Fulcrum") and Autopro Automation ("Autopro").
As announced in the Company's press release dated April 24, 2019, the acquisition of Fulcrum and Autopro expands the footprint for mCloud's AssetCare™ platform by adding numerous major oil and gas customers along with industry-specific expertise that will drive the delivery of integrated AI-based oil and gas solutions combining AI, 3D, and mobile cloud computing technologies. It is expected that the synergies will enhance mCloud's ability to grow revenues in the oil and gas sector globally.
"The closing of the Autopro acquisition will let us combine the technology talent we have at mCloud with the leading industry talent provided by Autopro to form a major digital asset management provider within the oil and gas market," said Russ McMeekin, President and CEO of mCloud. "Looking ahead into the second half of fiscal 2019, this acquisition will change our revenue outlook for the year and position us to accelerate the process of establishing a listing on the NASDAQ, which we have already commenced."
The acquisition will be structured such that Fulcrum will initially acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Autopro for cash and common shares of Fulcrum (the "Autopro Acquisition"). Immediately thereafter, mCloud will acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Fulcrum. As a result of this transaction, the Company expects to add to its total combined revenues C$35 million in revenue and C$5.5 million in EBITDA on a trailing twelve-month basis.
mCloud, Fulcrum, and Autopro expect to execute the final definitive agreements shortly and complete closing conditions before the end of June 2019.
About Universal mCloud Corp.
Universal mCloud is creating a more efficient future with the use of AI and analytics, curbing energy waste, maximizing energy production, and getting the most out of critical energy infrastructure. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with technology and operations centers in San Francisco, CA, and Bristol, PA, mCloud takes advantage of IoT sensors to bring data from connected assets into the cloud, applying AI and analytics to maximize their health and performance. Today, mCloud offers complete asset management solutions to three distinct segments: smart buildings, wind energy, and oil and gas. With over 100 blue chip customers and more than 28,000 assets connected in thousands of locations worldwide, mCloud is changing the way energy assets are managed. For more information, visit www.mcloudcorp.com.
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An investment in securities of the Company is speculative and subject to several risks as discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" on pages 29 to 46 of the Company's filing statement dated October 5, 2017. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.
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Craig MacPhail, NATIONAL Capital Markets, T: 416-586-1938, cmacphail@national.ca; Chantal Schutz, Chief Financial Officer, Universal mCloud Corp., T: 604-669-9973Copyright CNW Group 2019