M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
Ryder to acquire Whiplash for $480M in cash to expand e-commerce fulfillment
RYDER SYSTEM INC
- $480M cash purchase price, subject to customary adjustments for cash, debt, and working capital.
- Expected close late December 2021 or early January 2022, pending HSR antitrust clearance.
- Whiplash operates 19 warehouses totaling ~7M sq ft, serving 250+ brands.
- Deal expected to add ~$480M gross revenue to Ryder's supply chain segment in 2022 and be accretive to earnings.
- Ryder plans to retain Whiplash's executive team and workforce.