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Mullen Group shares rise more than 80% this year

Mullen Group shares rise more than 80% this year

Mullen Group shares have risen more than 80% this year and are trading near an all-time high.

The Alberta-based company transports goods and provides specialized services to industries including energy, mining, forestry and construction in Western Canada.

Its share price had stayed near $15 for years, while it paid a monthly dividend; after a rise in the share price, the dividend yield is now about 2.9% for investors buying at the recent price.

A recovery in freight demand and tighter truck capacity have supported the business, alongside work in energy, mining and major Western infrastructure projects.

In its third quarter, revenue reached a record $561.8-million, but net income fell 13.3% from a year earlier.

Mullen is acquiring customs broker Willson International, which is expected to add about $80-million in annual revenue.

The company continues to pay a monthly dividend of seven cents per share and has also bought back shares.

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