ARKO Petroleum (APC) Acquisition presentation summary
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Acquisition presentation summary
26 Aug, 2026Acquisition overview
Agreement to acquire U.S. Petroleum Partners, LLC (USPP) for $205 million in cash plus inventory, with an additional $30 million in Class A common stock held in escrow, subject to EBITDA-based earn-out targets.
USPP operates in wholesale distribution, fuel terminals, and transportation, distributing approximately 280 million gallons annually across 400+ dealer locations.
Acquisition expected to increase total gallons distributed by 14%, expand to over 2,500 wholesale sites, and add two fuel terminals and an integrated fleet.
Transaction expected to close later in 2026, funded by existing lines of credit with $710 million undrawn capacity as of June 30, 2026.
Pro-forma leverage (Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA) expected in the 3.0x–3.5x range post-closing.
Strategic rationale and expected benefits
Acquisition will expand geographic presence in the Great Lakes region and strengthen relationships with major fuel suppliers.
Enhances vertical integration by adding long-lived terminal assets and expanding transportation capabilities.
Diversifies earnings base with fee-based and contracted cash flows, leveraging terminal capacity for incremental margin.
Expected to add approximately $30 million in annualized Adjusted EBITDA and enhance Discretionary Cash Flow.
Supports long-term shareholder returns and creates opportunities for future EBITDA growth through synergies and expansion.
USPP business and asset overview
Vertically integrated fuel distribution business headquartered in the Great Lakes region, with two terminals in Detroit and Toledo.
Terminals offer over 50% available capacity and are located on the Buckeye pipeline, providing access to multiple fuel products.
Integrated fleet delivers over 80% of distributed fuel volumes, supporting operational efficiency.
Wholesale and dealer gallons are under long-term supply agreements, underpinning stable, fee-based earnings.
Terminal assets are high-quality, well-maintained, and require minimal maintenance capex.
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