UFA advances acquisition of Sportsman\'s Warehouse Welcome Become a Member | Contact UFA Loading Our News ACCA Co operative Youth Program celebrates it's 50th Anniversary Read More UFA helps members protect their property and everything on it Read More Our Co op News Archive Our Community News Archive BROWSE OUR 2009PRODUCT CATALOGUE UFA is 100 years young and the best is yet to come Richard Peter Chair Centennial Committee UFA Co operative Limited advances acquisition of Sportsman's WarehouseCalgary AB Jan 23 UFA Co operative Limited's acquisition of Sportsman's Warehouse advanced this week when shareholders of the US based retailer approved the proposed deal UFA announced plans in November to acquire majority interest in Sportsman's Warehouse a privately owned outdoor outfitter with annual revenue topping $800 million and 67 stores in 38 American states The acquisition aligns with UFA's strategy to diversify beyond its traditional businesses The approval by Sportsman's Warehouse shareholders is an important milestone in the due diligence process Though there are a number of issues still to be addressed UFA remains committed to completing the acquisition UFA is driving a controlled diversification strategy that includes construction and outdoor lifestyle businesses As a rural marketer outdoor recreational products and services are a logical extension of UFA's existing relationship with customers and members UFA acquired Canadian outdoor outfitter Wholesale Sports in July 2008 Sportsman's Warehouse expands the co operative's lifestyle business while financially strengthening the co operative With the addition of Wholesale Sports and Sportsman's Warehouse UFA is a major North American force in the outdoor adventure industry UFA's 2007 revenues were more than $1 8 billion ranking it among the 40 largest Alberta companies in terms of revenue according to PricewaterhouseCoopers and Alberta Venture magazine In 2008 UFA revenues will top $2 billion for the first time having surpassed the $1 billion mark just four years ago About UFA Co operative LimitedUFA Co operative Limited is one of Alberta's most dynamic enterprises Canada's largest re seller of diesel products serves rural communities throughout Alberta B C and Saskatchewan with a construction division and an unmatched network of retail stores and petroleum outlets With $2 billion in annual revenues and 120 000 active members UFA is one of Canada's most successful co operatives For more information please contact:Natalie DawesManager Corporate CommunicationsUFA Co operative Limited403 570 4369503 512 0425 Cellnatalie dawes@ufa com HELP CENTRE Contact Us Frequently Asked Questions Site Map Store & Agency Locator ABOUT UFA Become a Member Careers at UFA Our Centennial Our Heritage Our Network Environment Health & Safety Governance PRODUCTS Animal Care Feed and Companion Animals Clothing Buildings and Building Supplies Tools and Shop Supplies Automotive Grain & Forage Production Trailers SERVICES Farm Supply Petroleum Crop Production Solutions Construction and Building Shipping and Delivery PRIVACY Privacy Policy Terms of Use Site Map | MSDS | Contact UFA | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use©2009 UFA Limited All rights are reserved Any use of materials including reproduction modification distribution or republication without the prior written permission of UFA is strictly prohibited