CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 31, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Swisher Hygiene Inc. ("Swisher Hygiene") (Nasdaq:SWSH) (TSX:SWI), a leading provider of essential hygiene and sanitation products and services, today announced that it has acquired A-1 Solution's, LLC ("A-1"), a Wisconsin-based hygiene and chemicals company, and Unitex, Inc. ("Kleenmark"), an Alabama-based linen facility.
A-1 serves the Green Bay and surrounding markets and provides specialty chemicals and warewash service programs to the foodservice and hospitality industries. Concurrent with the acquisition, Pete Tooley, the owner of A-1, will be joining Swisher Hygiene.
Kleenmark serves the Greater Birmingham, Alabama market and provides facilities services such as the processing and delivery of mats, bar towels and aprons to the foodservice and hospitality industries. Julian and Patricia Pickett will be assisting Swisher Hygiene during the transition period.
"We continue to look for the best opportunities to build upon our North American presence, and these acquisitions will help us in rounding out our coverage," said Steven R. Berrard, Chief Executive Officer of Swisher Hygiene. "We are happy to add Pete's knowledge and experience in the industry as we continue the rapid growth of our warewash and chemical cleaning businesses, and we are pleased to add another facility service processing center to our operations."
Total consideration paid by Swisher Hygiene in connection with the acquisitions includes $345,000 in cash, the assumption of certain liabilities and the issuance of up to 27,304 shares of common stock of Swisher Hygiene, subject to certain restrictions and conditions, including acceptance by the Toronto Stock Exchange.
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Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Swisher Hygiene as of the date of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. The estimates and assumptions of Swisher Hygiene contained in this news release, which may prove to be incorrect, include but are not limited to, the various assumptions set forth herein as well as the accuracy of management's assessment of the effects of the successful completion and integration of the acquisitions. All of these assumptions have been derived from information currently available to Swisher Hygiene including information obtained by Swisher Hygiene from third-party sources. These assumptions may prove to be incorrect in whole or in part. All of the forward-looking statements made in this news release are qualified by the above cautionary statements and those made in the "Risk Factors" section of Swisher Hygiene's registration statement on Form 10 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, available on www.sec.gov, and with Canadian securities regulators available on Swisher Hygiene's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com, and Swisher Hygiene's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and with Canadian securities regulators available on Swisher Hygiene's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. These factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect Swisher Hygiene.
The forward-looking information set forth in this news release is subject to various assumptions, risks, uncertainties and other factors that are difficult to predict and which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking information.
Swisher Hygiene disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law.
About Swisher Hygiene Inc.
Swisher Hygiene Inc. is a NASDAQ and TSX listed company that provides essential hygiene and sanitation solutions to customers throughout much of North America and internationally through its global network of 81 company-owned operations, 6 franchises and 10 master licensees operating in countries across Europe and Asia. These essential solutions include cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, foodservice and laundry products, restroom hygiene programs and a full range of related products and services. The company's most recent program enhancement is its introduction of solid waste management services to commercial and residential customers in selected markets. Together, this broad set of offerings is designed to promote superior cleanliness and sanitation in all commercial environments from door to dumpster, enhancing the safety, satisfaction and well-being of employees and patrons. Swisher Hygiene's customers include a wide range of commercial enterprises, with a particular emphasis on the foodservice, hospitality, retail, industrial and healthcare industries.
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