(Mexico City, July 25, 2007) – Grupo TMM, S.A.B. (NYSE: TMM and BMV: TMM A; “TMM” or the “Company”); a Mexican multimodal transportation and logistics company, announced today that TMM Logistics, its wholly-owned subsidiary, has expanded its logistics services by acquiring an important fleet of auto hauling equipment and operating yards, while simultaneously entering into long-term contracts with two major auto manufacturers. The acquisition price for this new business was $36 million.
It is expected that this new business will add more than $40 million of annual revenue to the Company’s Logistics division. With these acquisitions, TMM Logistics will become one of the largest auto hauling carriers in Mexico. The Company anticipates that this new specialized auto hauling business will be supported by existing management, commercial, information technology and operating capabilities, creating additional synergies over time.
Javier Segovia, president of Grupo TMM, said, “As with our recently acquired warehousing operation, this new auto hauling business further expands TMM Logistics’ total service package, providing comprehensive solutions to shippers within Mexico. This new acquisition reflects management’s commitment to growth and to effectively service our customers, while at the same time providing employment for more than 400 Mexican families, and will allow TMM Logistics to increase its market leadership in Mexico.”
Headquartered in Mexico City, TMM is a Latin American multimodal transportation Company. Through its branch offices and network of subsidiary companies, TMM provides a dynamic combination of ocean and land transportation services. Visit TMM’s web site at www.grupotmm.com. The site offers Spanish/English language options.