Acquisitions

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Park Lawn Solidifies its Presence on the Colorado Western Slope

TORONTO, ONTARIO/February 20, 2024/ACCESSWIRE – Park Lawn Corporation (TSX: PLC, PLC.U) (“Park Lawn” or “PLC”) is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Crippin Funeral Home located in Montrose, Colorado; Gunnison Funeral Services located in Gunnison, Colorado; and Grand View Cemetery located in Montrose, Colorado (collectively “Crippin”). The Crippin acquisition deepens Park Lawn’s footprint in the Colorado market through the addition of two (2) stand-alone funeral homes as well as one (1) stand-alone cemetery. “For 37 years, the Crippin businesses have proudly served Montrose and its surrounding communities. We take great pride in our ability to provide excellent professional service and guidance to our families at their time of need and

Park Lawn Expands its Presence in Sioux City Metropolitan Area

TORONTO, ONTARIO/October 16, 2023/ACCESSWIRE – Park Lawn Corporation (TSX: PLC, PLC.U) (“Park Lawn” or “PLC”) is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Christy-Smith Funeral Homes (collectively “Christy-Smith”) located in Sioux City, Iowa adding two (2) stand-alone funeral homes to Park Lawn’s footprint in the market.  “We are thrilled to join an organization that so closely aligns with our values and that we believe will continue the level of service and support Christy-Smith has offered the Sioux City community for over 100 years.  I am proud to continue the Christy-Smith legacy with Park Lawn,” said Dan Eckhoff, former owner of Christy-Smith. “We are excited to partner with Christy-Smith and further expand our

Park Lawn Increases its Presence in the Sioux City Metropolitan Area

TORONTO, ONTARIO/August 30, 2023/ACCESSWIRE – Park Lawn Corporation (TSX: PLC, PLC.U) (“Park Lawn” or “PLC”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of Christy-Smith Funeral Homes located in Sioux City, Iowa (collectively “Christy-Smith”).  The Christy-Smith acquisition expands Park Lawn’s footprint in the Sioux City, Iowa metropolitan market through the addition of two (2) stand-alone funeral homes and is anticipated to close in mid-October 2023 following the receipt of regulatory approval. “We are excited for the opportunity to further expand our operating position in the Sioux City metropolitan area through the strategic acquisition of Christy-Smith,” said J. Bradley Green, Chief Executive Officer of PLC.  Mr. Green continued, “These businesses will

Park Lawn Corporation Continues its Ontario Expansion

TORONTO, ONTARIO – (August 14, 2023) – Park Lawn Corporation (TSX:PLC; PLC.U) (“PLC” or “Park Lawn”) is pleased to announce that it has acquired the assets of Forrest & Taylor Funeral Home Limited (“Forrest & Taylor”), a standalone funeral home business in Sutton, Ontario.  “Since Forrest & Taylor began in the late 1880s, we have had the privilege of serving the families of Sutton and its surrounding communities.  Through our partnership with Park Lawn, we are excited to be able to continue providing an unparalleled level of service with the tradition that began over a century ago,” said Greg and Carole Forrest, former owners of Forrest & Taylor. J. Bradley Green, Chief Executive Officer of PLC stated, “We are pleased

Park Lawn Completes Acquisition of Ward

TORONTO, ONTARIO/July 17, 2023/ACCESSWIRE – Park Lawn Corporation (TSX: PLC, PLC.U) (“Park Lawn” or “PLC”) is pleased to announce that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Ward Funeral Home Limited (collectively, “Ward”).  The Ward acquisition expands Park Lawn’s footprint in the Greater Toronto Area through the addition of three (3) stand-alone funeral homes located in Brampton, Woodbridge and Toronto, Ontario. “For over 100 years and four generations, our family has been serving the communities of the Greater Toronto Area with care and integrity in honouring the memories of their loved ones.  We are excited to join an organization that aligns with our values and prioritizes the service of families above all else,”

Park Lawn Corporation Responds to Market Rumours Regarding a Potential Acquisition of Carriage Services, Inc.

TORONTO, ONTARIO (June 29, 2023) – Park Lawn Corporation (TSX: PLC, PLC.U) (“Park Lawn”, “PLC”, or the “Company”) today confirmed, in response to industry media rumors, that it has submitted a preliminary all cash proposal to the Board of Directors of Carriage Services, Inc. (NYSE: CSV) (“Carriage”) to purchase all of the outstanding stock of Carriage.  The proposal was made confidentially and subject to the completion of satisfactory due diligence and the negotiation and execution of a mutually satisfactory definitive acquisition agreement. The Company takes a disciplined approach to acquisitions with clearly defined strategic and financial criteria, and is committed to maintaining a prudent capital structure. Park Lawn has partnered with a large private equity firm and does not anticipate

Park Lawn Deepens its Georgia Presence

TORONTO, ONTARIO/June 26, 2023/ACCESSWIRE – Park Lawn Corporation (TSX: PLC, PLC.U) (“Park Lawn” or “PLC”) is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Cobb Funeral Chapel and Cobb Suncrest Memorial Gardens, a business consisting of one on-site funeral home and cemetery located in Moultrie, Georgia (collectively “Cobb”).  “Park Lawn has further expanded its strategic growth in the southeast United States through the addition of Cobb.  The Cobb business has an exemplary reputation and has been a staple of its community for nearly fifty years.  We are excited to welcome the Cobb team to the Park Lawn family,” said J. Bradley Green, Chief Executive Officer of PLC.  “Since 1974, we have proudly served

Park Lawn Deepens its Presence in the Greater Toronto Area

TORONTO, ONTARIO/June 13, 2023/ACCESSWIRE – Park Lawn Corporation (TSX: PLC, PLC.U) (“Park Lawn” or “PLC”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Ward Funeral Home Limited, a business consisting of three stand-alone funeral homes located in Brampton, Woodbridge and Toronto, Ontario (collectively, “Ward”).  The Ward acquisition further expands Park Lawn’s geographic presence in the Greater Toronto Area and is anticipated to close in July, 2023.  “The Ward businesses have been a staple within the Greater Toronto Area for over 100 years and these well-established best-in-class funeral homes not only complement Park Lawn’s existing Greater Toronto Area presence, but also closely align with Park Lawn’s values,” said J.

Park Lawn Completes Acquisition of Speaks

TORONTO, ONTARIO/April 10, 2023/ACCESSWIRE – Park Lawn Corporation (TSX: PLC, PLC.U) (“Park Lawn” or “PLC”) is pleased to announce that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Carson-Speaks Chapel in Independence, Missouri; Speaks Buckner Chapel in Buckner, Missouri; Speaks Suburban Chapel in Independence, Missouri; and Oak Ridge Memory Gardens in Independence, Missouri (collectively “Speaks”).  The Speaks acquisition expands Park Lawn’s footprint in the Kansas City metropolitan market through the addition of three (3) stand-alone funeral homes and one (1) stand-alone cemetery. “After almost ninety years of leadership by the Speaks family, we are confident that partnering with Park Lawn will help take our organization to the next level of funeral service excellence.  We

Park Lawn Expands into Iowa and Nebraska

TORONTO, ONTARIO/March 13, 2023/ACCESSWIRE – Park Lawn Corporation (TSX: PLC, PLC.U) (“Park Lawn” or “PLC”) is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Meyer Brothers Funeral Homes, a business consisting of five stand-alone funeral homes located in Sioux City, Iowa, South Sioux City, Nebraska and Ponca, Nebraska (collectively “Meyer”).  The Meyer acquisition further increases Park Lawn’s geographic presence in the Midwest by adding businesses in Iowa and Nebraska.  “We are pleased to welcome the Meyer businesses into the Park Lawn family as they exemplify the characteristics of the premier independent operating firms Park Lawn seeks to partner with in its growth strategy.  These highly regarded businesses are a staple in their respective

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