EVO Transportation & Energy Services Acquires The Ritter Companies

PEORIA, Ariz., Sept. 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EVO Transportation & Energy Services, Inc. (EVO) EVOA, an alternative fuel services company and emerging transportation operator, announced the acquisition of the Ritter Companies (Ritter), which includes John W. Ritter Trucking, Ritter Transport, JohMar Leasing and Ritter Transportation Systems.

The acquisition was funded with the concurrent closing of a $24.5 million credit facility with Antara Capital LP and its affiliates. The remainder of the funds will be used to retire certain existing indebtedness and general working capital needs.

Ritter is the largest U.S. Postal Service (USPS) mail contractor in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions of the U.S. The company also provides freight trucking services to non-government entities, along with a freight brokerage business. Ritter currently owns a fleet of 125 trucks with 311 employees, and it generated approximately $40 million in revenue during 2018.

"As we continue to execute on our consolidation strategy, entering into this credit facility provides us with the necessary capital to acquire another top player within our industry," said John Yeros, CEO of EVO. "Ritter is a well-run business that provides our platform with greater exposure to East coast mail routes. We look forward to beginning the onboarding process and furthering our mission of becoming the preferred supplier for the USPS."

Craig-Hallum Capital Group acted as exclusive financial advisor to EVO for the transaction.

About EVO Transportation & Energy Services
EVO is an emerging transportation operator and next generation supplier for the United States Postal Service (USPS). It offers flexible and efficient solutions through a combination of Diesel and CNG trucks and tractors across 43 states. EVO also operates five strategically located CNG refueling stations located in Jurupa Valley, CA; Fort Worth, TX; Oak Creek, WI; Tolleson, AZ; and San Antonio, TX that accommodate class 8 trucks and trailers. For more information, please visit evotransinc.com.

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Corporate Contact Information
John Yeros
Chief Executive Officer
JYeros@evocng.com  

Investor Relations:
Gateway Investor Relations
Cody Slach
Tel 1-949-574-3860
EVOA@gatewayir.com