WINNIPEG, MB, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSX: BYD) (NYSE: BGSI) (“BGSI”, “the Boyd Group”, “Boyd” or “the Company”) today announced an update on the acquisition of Joe Hudson’s Collision Center, the definitive agreement having been previously announced on October 29, 2025. Regulatory requirements have been satisfied and as a result, the Company intends to announce the closing of the acquisition on January 9, 2026.
About Boyd Group Services Inc.
Boyd Group Services Inc. is a Canadian corporation and controls The Boyd Group Inc. and its subsidiaries. BGSI shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol BYD and on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BGSI.
About The Boyd Group Inc.
The Boyd Group Inc. (“Boyd”) is one of the largest operators of non-franchised collision repair centres in North America in terms of number of locations and sales. Boyd operates locations in Canada under the trade names Boyd Autobody & Glass and Assured Automotive as well as in the U.S. under the trade name Gerber Collision & Glass. In addition, Boyd is a major retail auto glass operator in the U.S. with operations under the trade names Gerber Collision & Glass, Glass America, Auto Glass Service, Auto Glass Authority and Autoglassonly.com. Boyd also operates a third-party administrator, Gerber National Claims Services, that offers glass, emergency roadside and first notice of loss services. Boyd also operates a Mobile Auto Solutions (“MAS”) service that offers scanning and calibration services.
Caution concerning forward-looking statements
Statements made in this press release, other than those concerning historical information, may be “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws of the U.S. and Canada, respectively (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) and therefore subject to various risks and uncertainties. Some forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “may”, “will”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “continue”, “will”, “project”, “target”, “plan”, “goal” or the negative thereof or similar variations.
The forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, statements regarding: Boyd’s outlook and expectations regarding performance relative to industry peers; trends and industry conditions; potential strategic and financial benefits of the Joe Hudson’s Collision Center acquisition; expectations that the acquisition of Joe Hudson’s Collision Center will deliver meaningful synergies, and the areas from which synergies will be derived; and the Company’s ability to deliver sustained growth and value creation.
Forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and are based on a number of assumptions and estimates. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by Boyd concerning its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments, and other factors it believes are appropriate. A number of factors could cause actual results, performance or achievement to differ materially from those discussed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Specific risks and uncertainties related to the proposed acquisition of Joe Hudson’s Collision Center include, but are not limited to: risk that the proposed acquisition will not be completed on the anticipated terms and timing or at all, including risks relating to the satisfaction of the conditions thereto and Boyd’s ability to obtain regulatory approvals on favourable terms; failure to realize the anticipated benefits or synergies of the acquisition; challenges or delays in achieving synergies and in integrating the acquired business into Boyd’s operations; the possibility of unexpected material liabilities, disputes or contingencies related to the acquisition; risks associated with historical financial information of the acquired business; the diversion of management time and attention on the acquisition; the impact of costs in connection with the acquisition and integration of the acquired business into the Boyd’s operations; risks associated with incurring additional debt to finance the acquisition; and retention of customers and employees of the acquired business. Other risks and uncertainties related to Boyd’s business include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties relating to: a decline in number of insurance claims; employee relations and staffing; acquisition and new location risk; operational performance; brand management and reputation; market environment change; reliance on technology; supply chain risk; margin pressure and sales mix changes; economic downturn; changes in client relationships; environmental, health and safety risk; climate change and weather conditions; pandemic risk; competition; access to capital; dependence on key personnel; tax position risk; corporate governance; increased government regulation and tax risk; fluctuations in operating results and seasonality; risk of litigation; execution on new strategies; insurance risk; interest rates; U.S. health care costs and workers compensation claims; foreign currency risk; capital expenditures; low capture rates; and energy costs and Boyd’s success in anticipating and managing the foregoing risks.
We caution that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive and that when reviewing our forward-looking statements, investors and others should refer to the “Risk Factors” section of Boyd’s Annual Information Form, the “Risks and Uncertainties” and other sections of our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Operating Results and Financial Position and our other periodic filings with Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the SEC from time to time, available at www.sedarplus.com and www.sec.gov. All forward-looking statements presented herein should be considered in conjunction with such filings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, as actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements.
The forward-looking statements in this press release reflect the Boyd’s current expectations, assumptions and/or beliefs based on information currently available, including with respect to such things as conditions in the collision and auto glass repair business, including weather, accident frequency, cost of repair, miles driven and available repairable vehicles; the satisfaction of all closing conditions and completion of the acquisition within the anticipated timeframe; the Company’s ability to complete the integration of acquired business within anticipated time periods and at expected cost levels; the Company’s ability to achieve synergies arising from successful integration of the acquired business; the impact of the acquisition on growth; the accuracy and completeness of the information (including financial information) regarding the acquired business; the absence of significant undisclosed costs or liabilities associated with the acquisition; the successful implementation of margin improvement initiatives; the future performance and results of our business and operations; general economic conditions, industry forecasts and/or trends, the government and regulatory environment and potential impacts thereof. Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements and the assumptions upon which they are based are reasonable, no assurance can be given that actual results will be consistent with those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements, and they should not be unduly relied upon. There can be no assurance that such expectations and assumptions will prove to be correct. The forward-looking statements contained in this presentation describe the expectations of the Company as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or for any other reason. The forward-looking statements contained herein are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
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