UPS sur le point d'acquérir Lynx Express
UPS sur le point d'acquérir Lynx Express Communiqué de presse de UPS UPS to Acquire Lynx Express Ltd. ________________________________________________________ Purchase Strengthens UPS Capabilities in the UK LONDON, July 25, 2005 – In a move that will further strengthen its package delivery capabilities in the United Kingdom, UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced an agreement to acquire LYNX Express Ltd., for $96.5 million (£55.5 million) in cash. LYNX Express, one of the UK’s largest independent parcel carriers, is majority owned by the private equity firm Bridgepoint Capital (Nominees) Ltd. UPS expects to complete the transaction in the second half of 2005, subject to customary closing conditions. The Nuneaton-based LYNX Express, in addition to its parcel delivery service, offers customers a broad suite of logistics and spare parts logistics services via a strong nationwide network and an experienced workforce. LYNX’s customers include some of the most recognised international brands ac