PLC Expands Operations in Texas

Adds a funeral home and a cemetery in existing market

TORONTO, Oct. 3, 2018 /CNW/ - Park Lawn Corporation (TSX: PLC) ("PLC" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the purchase of Wayne Boze Funeral Home and Gateway Memorial Park, both located just outside Dallas in Waxahachie, Texas.

"We are excited to be making a further investment in Texas with the purchase of these two properties. These locations fit well with our portfolio of properties in the Dallas area and are in line with PLC's growth strategy, which includes tuck-in opportunities in existing markets," stated Andrew Clark, Chairman and CEO of PLC.

Highlights of the transaction include:

• Wayne Boze Funeral Home, formerly owned and operated by Wayne Boze;
• Gateway Memorial Park, formerly operated by Wayne Boze;
• Total purchase price of US$3.4 million, paid for with cash fron PLC's existing credit facility;
• The purchase price multiple is within PLC's publicly-stated targeted EBITDA multiple range.

"We believe in partnering with strong, professional local staff and believe that our involvement will further enhance the positive and caring experience provided to the families we serve," added Mr. Clark.

About Park Lawn Corporation:

PLC provides goods and services associated with the disposition and memorialization of human remains. Products and services are sold on a pre-planned basis (pre-need) or at the time of a death (at-need). PLC and its subsidiaries own and operate businesses including cemeteries, crematoria, funeral homes, chapels, planning offices and a transfer service. PLC has a North American wide platform with operations in five Canadian provinces and ten US states.

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SOURCE Park Lawn Corporation

Andrew Clark, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, [phone]; Joseph Leeder, Chief Financial Officer & Director, [phone]; Suzanne Cowan, VP, Business Development & Corporate Affairs, [email protected], [phone]