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Sportsmans Warehouse AquisitionSportsmans Warehouse Aquisition 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 increases annual revenue by $800 million with proposed acquisition of Sportsman's Warehouse Calgary AB Nov 26—UFA Co operative Limited is poised to acquire a majority interest in Sportsman's Warehouse increasing the co operative's annual revenue by $800 million Sportsman's Warehouse is 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 “UFA is a co operative serving the people who live work and play in rural communities ” says Dallas Thorsteinson president and chief executive officer “Acquiring Sportsman's Warehouse fits perfectly with our strategy to create sustained valued for our owners by expanding to become a well rounded rural marketer ” UFA will acquire a majority interest in US based Sportsman's Warehouse The acquisition is subject to successful completion of negotiations and a comprehensive due diligence process UFA has already made a significant cash injection into the US retailer to ensure it's well stocked for the holiday retail season 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 “UFA is expanding beyond our traditional businesses to ensure that we can continue to serve our customers and owners ” Thorsteinson added “Our growth reflects our commitment to the people who have owned UFA for 100 years ” About UFA Co operative Limited UFA 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 Dawes Manager Corporate Communications UFA Co operative Limited 403 258 4521 natalie 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