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Mullen Group Ltd. Announces 2026 Business Plan and 2025 Update
Globenewswire· 2026-01-19 11:00
Core Viewpoint - Mullen Group Ltd. anticipates 2026 will be a record year, driven by a comprehensive analysis of supply and demand fundamentals across its business segments and a focus on cost management and technology investment [2][3]. 2025 Update - The year 2025 was challenging due to trade disputes and tariff issues, leading to a soft private sector capital investment environment and minimal growth in the Canadian economy. Mullen Group's consolidated revenues for 2025 are expected to be around $2.1 billion, with an adjusted OIBDA of approximately $323 million, lower than planned due to various market pressures [3][6]. 2026 Business Plan - Mullen Group aims to achieve consolidated revenues between $2.3 billion and $2.4 billion in 2026, with an adjusted OIBDA target of $365 million, representing 15.7% of consolidated revenues. The business plan includes capital expenditures of $85 million [7][8]. Segment Highlights - The business segments are projected to perform as follows: - Less-Than-Truckload: Revenue of $800 million, adjusted OIBDA of $140 million, operating margin of 17.5%, and capital expenditures of $30 million - Logistics & Warehousing: Revenue of $840 million, adjusted OIBDA of $145 million, operating margin of 17.3%, and capital expenditures of $20 million - Specialized & Industrial Services: Revenue of $450 million, adjusted OIBDA of $85 million, operating margin of 18.9%, and capital expenditures of $20 million - U.S. & International Logistics: Revenue of $230 million, adjusted OIBDA of $15 million, operating margin of 6.5%, with no capital expenditures planned [8]. Balance Sheet and Liquidity Highlights - Mullen Group ended 2025 with $144.6 million in cash and $525 million in undrawn bank lines, positioning the company well for future growth. The 2026 plan includes generating cash in excess of operating needs, with expected cash commitments totaling approximately $235 million [12][13]. Strategic Priorities - The company has established key priorities for 2026, including: 1. Prioritizing margin over market share 2. Pursuing acquisitions to enhance growth 3. Investing in technology to improve operational efficiency [9][11].