M&A
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ARKO Corp. (ARKO): M&A transaction — ARKO Corp. completes $370M acquisition of Transit Energy Group, adding 135 stores
ARKO Corp.
- Acquired ~135 company-operated convenience stores and fuel supply rights to ~190 independent dealer locations in the Southeast.
- Total purchase price ~$370M plus inventory; $50M deferred in two $25M annual payments (cash or ARKO stock).
- ARKO financed ~$90M from own sources; Oak Street funded ~$258M for real estate, which ARKO now leases.
- Expands ARKO's retail footprint into Alabama and Mississippi; 23rd acquisition since 2013.
- Acquisition includes transportation business with 58 trucks and 78 tanker trailers.