UPS to Acquire Andlauer Healthcare Group for $1.6 Billion

UPS announced a definitive agreement to acquire Andlauer Healthcare Group (AHG), a Canadian supply chain firm specializing in third-party logistics and cold chain transportation for the healthcare sector.

- Purchase price: CAD $2.2 billion (USD $1.6 billion), CAD $55.00 per share in cash
- Expected close: H2 2025, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval
- Michael Andlauer will lead UPS Canada Healthcare and AHG post-acquisition

This move strengthens UPS Healthcare’s end-to-end cold chain logistics capabilities across North America, targeting growing demand for temperature-sensitive healthcare solutions.

UPS highlighted that the acquisition supports its goal to become the leading provider of complex healthcare and premium international logistics.

UPS (NYSE:UPS) will announce its 2025 first-quarter results on April 29, 2025, at approximately 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

At 8:30 a.m. ET, UPS Chief Executive Officer Carol Tomé and Chief Financial Officer Brian Dykes will lead an investor conference call to discuss the results. This call will be open to the public via a live webcast.

UPS Expands Ground Shipping Options to Enhance Customer Experience

UPS (NYSE: UPS) has announced the launch of two new ground shipping solutions—UPS Ground Saver® and UPS® Ground with Freight Pricing—as part of its strategy to enhance customer service and deliver greater flexibility in a rapidly evolving logistics landscape.

UPS Ground Saver® offers a cost-effective option for less time-sensitive shipments, providing delivery speeds similar to standard UPS Ground plus 1–2 days. Customers benefit from reliable tracking, delivery photos, and the ability to upgrade shipments through UPS My Choice®. This option is ideal for direct-to-consumer shippers seeking a balance between cost savings and quality service.

UPS Ground with Freight Pricing targets commercial customers with shipments over 150 lbs. It offers predictable savings compared to LTL (less-than-truckload) carriers and includes added features such as lift-gate service, inside delivery, and no pallet weight surcharges—at no extra cost. With the LTL market projected to reach nearly $94.5 billion by 2025, this offering positions UPS to capture a substantial segment of that growth.

“UPS is the only major U.S. small package carrier offering parcel service at LTL pricing,” said Matt Guffey, UPS Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer. “These product enhancements are the first of many we plan to introduce in 2025 to deliver more value, control, and visibility to our customers.”

Both offerings are backed by the UPS Smart Logistics Network and part of the company’s broader initiative to provide seven-day-a-week delivery, returns, and pickup services.

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UPS Launches Global Checkout to Eliminate Surprise Import Fees for International Online Shoppers

On March 26, 2025, UPS introduced *UPS Global Checkout*, a new international e-commerce service that guarantees upfront visibility of all duties, taxes, and import fees at the time of purchase. Now available in 43 countries and shipping to over 200 destinations, this innovation eliminates unexpected costs at delivery and aims to boost consumer confidence in cross-border shopping.

UPS is the only global integrated carrier offering a guaranteed landed cost embedded directly into its shipping technology. By using AI to assess shopping cart contents and calculate accurate duties and taxes, the service ensures compliance with evolving international trade rules and provides a smoother customer experience.

According to UPS EVP Kate Gutmann, the service empowers retailers to increase global sales while offering consumers "full transparency and peace of mind." Surveys indicate that unclear fees at checkout deter nearly half of shoppers from completing international purchases, a challenge this new tool directly addresses.

UPS Global Checkout joins a suite of UPS cross-border tools including Export Assure and UPS Paperless® Invoice, reinforcing the company’s commitment to simplifying global e-commerce logistics.

United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) filed a Form 8-K on March 3, 2025, announcing the expansion of its Board of Directors to 13 members and the appointment of Kevin P. Clark, Chairman and CEO of Aptiv PLC. If elected by shareholders at the 2025 annual meeting, Clark will also join the Board’s Audit Committee. He will receive standard non-employee director compensation as outlined in UPS’s 2024 proxy statement.

The filing includes a press release as Exhibit 99.1. The disclosed information is furnished and not considered filed under the Securities Exchange Act.

UPS reported fourth-quarter 2024 revenue of $25.3 billion, a 1.5% increase from the prior year. Operating profit was $2.9 billion, up 18.1%, while diluted EPS was $2.01 ($2.75 adjusted). U.S. Domestic revenue rose 2.2%, while international revenue increased 6.9%. Supply Chain Solutions revenue fell 9.1% due to the Coyote divestiture.

For full-year 2024, revenue reached $91.1 billion, with an operating profit of $8.5 billion ($8.9 billion adjusted). Free cash flow was $6.3 billion, and UPS returned $5.9 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.

In 2025, UPS expects $89 billion in revenue and a 10.8% operating margin. It has agreed to reduce volume from its largest customer by 50% by 2026, fully insourced UPS SurePost, and is launching efficiency initiatives targeting $1 billion in savings. Capital expenditures are projected at $3.5 billion, with $5.5 billion in dividends and $1 billion in share repurchases.