Sam’s Limo expands luxury fleet with 13 new MCI J4500 coaches

Des Plaines, Illinois, USA, July 24, 2025: (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB)
Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI) and North America’s motorcoach leader, offering in-field technical expertise, 24/7 roadside assistance, and parts support, is proud to announce the delivery of 13 new MCI J4500 coaches to Sam’s Limousine and Transportation, a premier charter operator based in Houston, Texas.

With this latest delivery, Sam’s Limousine now operates a fleet of 50 late-model, fully customized J4500 luxury coaches—cementing its status as one of MCI’s largest operators based in Texas.

This fleet expansion follows Sam’s successful acquisition of 30 MCI J4500 models in recent years, further demonstrating its long-term growth strategy and commitment to providing top-tier transportation experiences.

“The J4500 remains the industry benchmark for luxury and performance,” said Omar Ghandour, President of Sam’s Limousine and Transportation. “MCI continues to deliver the quality, reliability, and brand presence our customers demand. With these new additions, we now operate a 50-coach fleet built for comfort, technology, and long-distance elegance.”

Each of the newly delivered MCI J4500 coaches is equipped with premium amenities and cutting-edge enhancements, including:

• Refined limo-style interior design, including contemporary flooring, custom paneling and sleek seating
• Custom metallic blue exterior finish with chrome mirrors
• Advanced onboard entertainment and connectivity systems, including WiFi
• ADA-compliant wheelchair lifts for accessible travel

“Sam’s Limousine aims for excellence in luxury group travel, and their commitment to quality, innovation, and guest satisfaction is evident in their vehicle purchases,” said Tom Wagner, Vice President of Private Sector Sales and Service at MCI. “We are proud to support their continued expansion with best-in-class coaches and ongoing technical support.”

With operating locations in both Houston and Austin, Sam’s Limousine is strategically positioned to meet the growing transportation needs across Texas and neighboring states. The company serves a wide-ranging clientele that includes corporate travelers, educational institutions, event organizers, and private charter groups.

“This investment reflects the increasing demand for luxury group travel and our vision for the future,” added Ghandour. “We’re continuing to grow with purpose—ensuring our fleet and service consistently exceed expectations across every market we serve.”

As part of its long-standing partnership with MCI, Sam’s Limousine benefits from a robust support infrastructure that includes:

• 24/7 roadside assistance
• In-field technician services
• OEM-certified technical training
• Access to genuine MCI parts and service

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About MCI

MCI is North America’s public and private market motorcoach leader. Products include the luxury J Series (an industry best-seller for more than two decades), the workhorse D Series, and the brand new zero-emission luxury and commuter coaches: the battery-electric J4500 CHARGE™, D45 CRT CHARGE™, and D45 CRT LE CHARGE™. MCI also provides maintenance, repair, 24-hour roadside assistance, parts, and technician training through the industry’s only Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) accredited and award-winning MCI Academy.

About NFI

Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market leading electric models. Through its low- and zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation.

With nearly 9,000 team members in ten countries, NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer^® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI^® (motorcoaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single- and double-deck buses), Plaxton (motorcoaches), ARBOC^® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts™. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission electric (referring to propulsion systems that do not utilize internal combustion engines, such as trolley, battery, and fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base of over 100,000 buses and coaches around the world. NFI’s common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol NFI and its convertible unsecured debentures trade on the TSX under the symbol NFI.DB. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.

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