UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
☑QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023
OR
☐TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission File No. 001-35711
CROSSAMERICA PARTNERS LP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
45-4165414
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
645 Hamilton Street, Suite 400
Allentown, PA
18101
(Zip Code)
(610) 625-8000
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Units
CAPL
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer ☐
Accelerated filer ☒
Non-accelerated filer ☐
Smaller reporting company ☐
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☑
As of November 2, 2023, the registrant had outstanding 37,970,720 common units.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Commonly Used Defined Terms
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
2
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
3
Consolidated Statements of Equity and Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
4
Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
5
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
18
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
33
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
34
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Item 6. Exhibits
SIGNATURE
35
COMMONLY USED DEFINED TERMS
The following is a list of certain acronyms and terms generally used in the industry and throughout this document:
CrossAmerica Partners LP and subsidiaries:
CrossAmerica
CrossAmerica Partners LP, the Partnership, CAPL, we, us, our
Holdings
CAPL JKM Holdings LLC, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of CrossAmerica and sole member of CAPL JKM Partners
CAPL JKM Partners
CAPL JKM Partners LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Holdings
Joe’s Kwik Marts
Joe’s Kwik Marts LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CAPL JKM Partners
LGWS
Lehigh Gas Wholesale Services, Inc., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of CrossAmerica
CrossAmerica Partners LP related parties:
DMI
Dunne Manning Inc. (formerly Lehigh Gas Corporation), an entity affiliated with the Topper Group
General Partner
CrossAmerica GP LLC, the General Partner of CrossAmerica, a Delaware limited liability company, indirectly owned by the Topper Group.
Topper Group
Joseph V. Topper, Jr., collectively with his affiliates and family trusts that have ownership interests in the Partnership. Joseph V. Topper, Jr. is the founder of the Partnership and a member of the Board. The Topper Group is a related party and large holder of our common units.
TopStar
TopStar Inc., an entity affiliated with a family member of Joseph V. Topper, Jr. TopStar is an operator of convenience stores that leases retail sites and purchases fuel from us.
Other Defined Terms:
7-Eleven
7-Eleven, Inc.
ASC
Accounting Standards Codification
AOCI
Accumulated other comprehensive income
ASU
Accounting Standards Update
Board
Board of Directors of our General Partner
Bonus Plan
The Performance-Based Bonus Compensation Policy is one of the key components of “at-risk” compensation. The Bonus Plan is utilized to reward short-term performance achievements and to motivate and reward employees for their contributions toward meeting financial and strategic goals.
CAPL Credit Facility
Credit Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2019, as amended by the First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2019, and by the Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of July 28, 2021, and as amended and restated by the Amendment and Restatement Agreement, dated as of March 31, 2023, among the Partnership and Lehigh Gas Wholesale Services, Inc., as borrowers, the guarantors from time to time party thereto, the lenders from time to time party thereto and Citizens Bank, N.A., as administrative agent.
CSS
Community Service Stations, Inc.
DTW
Dealer tank wagon contracts, which are variable market-based cent per gallon priced wholesale motor fuel distribution or supply contracts; DTW also refers to the pricing methodology under such contracts
EBITDA
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and accretion, a non-GAAP financial measure
EMV
Payment method based upon a technical standard for smart payment cards, also referred to as chip cards
Exchange Act
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
Form 10-K
CrossAmerica’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022
Internal Revenue Code
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
IPO
Initial public offering of CrossAmerica Partners LP on October 30, 2012
JKM Credit Facility
Credit Agreement, dated as of July 16, 2021, as amended on July 29, 2021 among CAPL JKM Partners, Holdings and Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as administrative agent, swingline lender and issuing bank. The Term Loan Facility was paid off and the JKM Credit Facility was terminated on March 31, 2023.
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate
MD&A
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
NYSE
Omnibus Agreement
The Omnibus Agreement, effective January 1, 2020, by and among the Partnership, the General Partner and DMI. The terms of the Omnibus Agreement were approved by the independent conflicts committee of the Board, which is composed of the independent directors of the Board. Pursuant to the Omnibus Agreement, DMI agrees, among other things, to provide, or cause to be provided, to the Partnership certain management services at cost without markup.
Partnership Agreement
Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of CrossAmerica Partners LP, dated as of February 6, 2020
Predecessor Entity
Wholesale distribution contracts and real property and leasehold interests contributed to the Partnership in connection with the IPO
SEC
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
SOFR
Secured Overnight Financing Rate
Term Loan Facility
$185 million delayed draw term loan facility provided under the JKM Credit Facility, which was paid off and terminated March 31, 2023
U.S. GAAP
U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
WTI
West Texas Intermediate crude oil
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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Thousands of Dollars, except unit data)
(Unaudited)
September 30,
December 31,
2023
2022
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
5,790
16,054
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $718 and $686, respectively
38,735
30,825
Accounts receivable from related parties
445
743
Inventory
53,609
47,307
Assets held for sale
1,135
983
Current portion of interest rate swap contracts
12,691
13,827
Other current assets
10,856
8,667
Total current assets
123,261
118,406
Property and equipment, net
706,409
728,379
Right-of-use assets, net
153,246
164,942
Intangible assets, net
98,618
113,919
Goodwill
99,409
Interest rate swap contracts, less current portion
9,301
3,401
Other assets
26,983
26,142
Total assets
1,217,227
1,254,598
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of debt and finance lease obligations
3,034
11,151
Current portion of operating lease obligations
35,085
35,345
Accounts payable
80,216
77,048
Accounts payable to related parties
10,098
7,798
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
27,577
23,144
Motor fuel and sales taxes payable
21,187
20,813
Total current liabilities
177,197
175,299
Debt and finance lease obligations, less current portion
760,688
761,638
Operating lease obligations, less current portion
123,491
135,220
Deferred tax liabilities, net
11,733
10,588
Asset retirement obligations
47,506
46,431
Other long-term liabilities
47,299
46,289
Total liabilities
1,167,914
1,175,465
Commitments and contingencies
Preferred membership interests
27,101
26,156
Equity:
Common units— 37,970,720 and 37,937,604 units issued and outstanding at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively
1,233
36,508
20,979
16,469
Total equity
22,212
52,977
Total liabilities and equity
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Thousands of Dollars, except unit and per unit amounts)
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Operating revenues (a)
1,210,023
1,274,407
3,371,578
3,842,651
Costs of sales (b)
1,109,583
1,159,677
3,091,355
3,560,146
Gross profit
100,440
114,730
280,223
282,505
Operating expenses:
Operating expenses (c)
50,609
46,845
146,030
131,170
General and administrative expenses
6,877
6,599
20,091
18,762
Depreciation, amortization and accretion expense
19,096
21,329
58,214
61,523
Total operating expenses
76,582
74,773
224,335
211,455
Gain (loss) on dispositions and lease terminations, net
287
(318
)
5,220
(620
Operating income
24,145
39,639
61,108
70,430
Other income, net
174
120
598
352
Interest expense
(10,559
(8,351
(33,254
(22,333
Income before income taxes
13,760
31,408
28,452
48,449
Income tax expense
1,468
3,815
2,603
1,843
Net income
12,292
27,593
25,849
46,606
Accretion of preferred membership interests
629
575
1,845
1,138
Net income available to limited partners
11,663
27,018
24,004
45,468
Earnings per common unit
Basic
0.31
0.71
0.63
1.20
Diluted
Weighted-average common units:
37,966,474
37,925,082
37,953,348
37,912,737
38,139,258
39,037,660
38,126,392
37,950,362
Supplemental information:
(a) includes excise taxes of:
76,991
66,129
223,066
204,588
(a) includes rent income of:
20,137
21,260
61,980
62,736
(b) excludes depreciation, amortization and accretion
(b) includes rent expense of:
5,679
5,906
16,891
17,692
(c) includes rent expense of:
3,957
4,012
11,666
11,521
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Thousands of Dollars)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Amortization of deferred financing costs
2,806
2,053
Credit loss expense
37
139
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
1,145
(677
Equity-based employee and director compensation expense
2,084
1,608
(Gain) loss on dispositions and lease terminations, net
(5,220
620
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions
(5,926
14,588
Net cash provided by operating activities
78,989
126,460
Cash flows from investing activities:
Principal payments received on notes receivable
162
102
Proceeds from sale of assets
4,983
4,398
Capital expenditures
(21,680
(26,784
Cash paid in connection with acquisitions, net of cash acquired
—
(1,885
Net cash used in investing activities
(16,535
(24,169
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings under revolving credit facilities
221,900
64,600
Repayments on revolving credit facilities
(65,537
(101,815
Borrowings under the Term Loan Facility
1,120
Repayments on the Term Loan Facility
(158,980
(24,600
Net proceeds from issuance of preferred membership interests
24,430
Payments of finance lease obligations
(2,150
(2,030
Payments of deferred financing costs
(7,106
(6
Distributions paid on distribution equivalent rights
(168
(137
Income tax distributions paid on preferred membership interests
(900
Distributions paid on common units
(59,777
(59,713
Net cash used in financing activities
(72,718
(98,151
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
(10,264
4,140
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
7,648
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
11,788
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Thousands of Dollars, except unit amounts)
Limited Partners' InterestCommon Unitholders
Total Equity
Units
Dollars
Balance at June 30, 2023
37,952,950
9,217
19,127
28,344
Other comprehensive income
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap contracts
6,584
Realized gain on interest rate swap contracts reclassified from AOCI into interest expense
(4,732
Total other comprehensive income
1,852
Comprehensive income
14,144
Vesting of equity awards, net of units withheld for taxes
17,770
344
(629
Distributions paid
(19,991
Balance at September 30, 2023
37,970,720
Balance at June 30, 2022
37,912,710
32,412
13,682
46,094
4,992
(1,372
3,620
31,213
Vesting of equity awards, net of units withheld for tax
16,260
338
(575
(19,957
Balance at September 30, 2022
37,928,970
39,811
17,302
57,113
Balance at December 31, 2022
37,937,604
16,619
(12,109
4,510
30,359
Issuance of units related to 2022 Bonus Plan
15,346
322
(1,845
(59,945
Balance at December 31, 2021
37,896,556
53,528
3,030
56,558
15,689
(1,417
14,272
60,878
Issuance of units related to 2021 Bonus Plan
16,154
327
(1,138
(59,850
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND OTHER DISCLOSURES
Our business consists of:
Interim Financial Statements
These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and the Exchange Act. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature unless disclosed otherwise. Management believes that the disclosures made are adequate to keep the information presented from being misleading. The financial statements contained herein should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Form 10-K. Financial information as of September 30, 2023 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 included in the consolidated financial statements has been derived from our unaudited financial statements. Financial information as of December 31, 2022 has been derived from our audited financial statements and notes thereto as of that date.
Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2023. Our business exhibits seasonality due to our wholesale and retail sites being located in certain geographic areas that are affected by seasonal weather and temperature trends and associated changes in retail customer activity during different seasons. Historically, sales volumes have been highest in the second and third quarters (during the summer activity months) and lowest during the winter months in the first and fourth quarters.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results and outcomes could differ from those estimates and assumptions. On an ongoing basis, management reviews its estimates based on currently available information. Changes in facts and circumstances could result in revised estimates and assumptions.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements – Reference Rate Reform
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, which provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying U.S. GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met to ease an entity’s financial reporting burden as the market transitions from LIBOR and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates. Subsequently, the FASB issued ASU 2021-01 to clarify the scope of Topic 848 and ASU 2022-06 to defer the sunset date of Topic 848. The guidance was effective upon issuance and may be applied through December 31, 2024. This guidance applied to our hedge accounting and hedge documentation as further discussed in Note 8, but did not have a material effect on the Partnership's consolidated financial statements.
Certain other new accounting pronouncements have become effective for our financial statements during 2023, but the adoption of these pronouncements did not materially impact our financial position, results of operations or disclosures.
Concentration Risk
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, our wholesale business purchased approximately 80% and 81% of its motor fuel from four suppliers. Approximately 23% of our motor fuel gallons sold for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, were delivered by two carriers.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, approximately 18% and 20% of our rent income was from two multi-site operators.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, approximately 47% and 49% of our merchandise was purchased from one supplier.
Note 2. ACQUISITIONS
Acquisition of Assets from CSS
On November 9, 2022, we closed on the acquisition of assets from CSS for a purchase price of $27.5 million plus working capital. The assets consisted of wholesale fuel supply contracts to 38 dealer owned locations, 35 sub-wholesaler accounts and two commission locations (1 fee based and 1 lease). We funded this acquisition through borrowings on the CAPL Credit Facility and cash on hand.
Acquisition of Assets from 7-Eleven
In February 2022, we closed on the final three properties of our 106-site acquisition from 7-Eleven for a purchase price of $3.6 million, including inventory and other working capital, of which $1.8 million will be paid on or prior to February 8, 2027.
Note 3. ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
We have classified four sites and three sites as held for sale at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, which are expected to be sold within one year of such classification. Assets held for sale were as follows (in thousands):
Land
798
758
Buildings and site improvements
713
457
Equipment
1,077
333
Total
2,588
1,548
Less accumulated depreciation
(1,453
(565
The Partnership has continued to focus on divesting lower performing assets. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, we sold one and eight properties for $0.1 million and $8.3 million in proceeds, resulting in net gains of an insignificant amount and $6.3 million, respectively. The proceeds for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 includes $3.6 million of proceeds that were initially placed in a Section 1031 exchange escrow account. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, we sold one and ten properties for $0.2 million and $4.0 million in proceeds, resulting in net gains of an insignificant amount and $0.9 million, respectively.
See Note 5 for information regarding impairment charges primarily recorded upon classifying sites within assets held for sale.
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Note 4. INVENTORY
Inventory consisted of the following (in thousands):
Retail site merchandise
26,743
22,654
Motor fuel
26,866
24,653
See Note 14 for information regarding the conversion of lessee dealer sites to company operated sites, which caused a significant portion of the increase in retail site merchandise.
Note 5. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment, net consisted of the following (in thousands):
324,816
323,882
362,515
360,542
Leasehold improvements
16,231
15,312
343,716
334,324
Construction in progress
9,530
6,514
Property and equipment, at cost
1,056,808
1,040,574
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
(350,399
(312,195
We recorded impairment charges of an insignificant amount and $1.6 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and $0.8 million and $2.7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, included within depreciation, amortization and accretion expenses on the statements of operations. These impairment charges were primarily related to sites initially classified within assets held for sale in connection with our ongoing real estate rationalization effort.
Note 6. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets consisted of the following (in thousands):
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
GrossAmount
AccumulatedAmortization
NetCarryingAmount
Wholesale fuel supply contracts/rights
232,932
135,825
97,107
120,168
112,764
Trademarks/licenses
2,078
734
1,344
2,208
1,250
958
Covenant not to compete
200
167
650
453
197
Total intangible assets
235,210
136,592
235,790
121,871
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Note 7. DEBT
Our balances for long-term debt and finance lease obligations were as follows (in thousands):
762,500
606,137
158,980
Finance lease obligations
11,804
13,954
Total debt and finance lease obligations
774,304
779,071
Current portion
Noncurrent portion
771,270
767,920
Deferred financing costs, net
10,582
6,282
Noncurrent portion, net of deferred financing costs
As of September 30, 2023, future principal payments on debt and future minimum rental payments on finance lease obligations were as follows (in thousands):
Debt
Finance Lease Obligations
Remaining in 2023
833
2024
3,396
2025
3,495
2026
3,596
2027
1,210
2028
Total future payments
12,530
775,030
Less impact of discounting
726
Long-term portion
8,770
On March 31, 2023, the Partnership and its subsidiary, LGWS (together with the Partnership, the “Borrowers”), amended and restated the CAPL Credit Facility. As amended, the CAPL Credit Facility provides for an increase of the senior secured revolving credit facility from $750 million to $925 million and extends the maturity date from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2028. The credit facility can be increased from time to time upon the Partnership’s written request, subject to certain conditions, up to an additional $350 million. The aggregate amount of the outstanding loans and letters of credit under the CAPL Credit Facility cannot exceed the combined revolving commitments then in effect. Certain subsidiaries of the Borrowers are guarantors ("Guarantors") of all of the obligations under the CAPL Credit Facility. All obligations under the CAPL Credit Facility are secured by substantially all of the Partnership’s assets and substantially all of the assets of the Guarantors.
Borrowings under the credit facility bear interest, at the Partnership’s option, at (1) a rate equal to the secured overnight financing rate (“SOFR”), for interest periods of one, three or six months, plus a margin ranging from 1.75% to 2.75% per annum depending on the Partnership’s Consolidated Leverage Ratio (as defined in the CAPL Credit Facility) plus a customary credit spread adjustment or (2) (a) an alternative base rate equal to the greatest of (i) the federal funds rate plus 0.5% per annum, (ii) SOFR for one month interest periods plus 1.00% per annum or (iii) the rate of interest established by the Agent, from time to time, as its prime rate, plus (b) a margin ranging from 0.75% to 1.75% per annum depending on the Partnership’s Consolidated Leverage Ratio. In addition, the Partnership incurs a commitment fee based on the unused portion of the credit facility at a rate ranging from 0.25% to 0.45% per annum depending on the Partnership’s Consolidated Leverage Ratio.
The Partnership also has the right to borrow swingline loans under the CAPL Credit Facility in an amount up to $35.0 million. Swingline loans bear interest at the base rate plus the applicable alternative base rate margin.
Letters of credit may be issued under the CAPL Credit Facility up to an aggregate amount of $65.0 million. Letters of credit are subject to a 0.125% fronting fee and other customary administrative charges. Letters of credit accrue a fee at a rate based on the applicable margin of SOFR loans.
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The CAPL Credit Facility also contains certain financial covenants. The Partnership is required to maintain a Consolidated Leverage Ratio (as defined in the CAPL Credit Facility) of (i) for each fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2023, June 30, 2023, September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2023, not greater than 5.25 to 1.00, (ii) for each fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2024, June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2024, not greater than 5.00 to 1.00, and (iii) for each fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2024 and thereafter, not greater than 4.75 to 1.00. For the quarter during a Specified Acquisition Period (as defined in the CAPL Credit Facility), such threshold will be increased by increasing the numerator thereof by 0.5, but such numerator may not exceed 5.25 to 1.00. Upon the occurrence of a Qualified Note Offering (as defined in the CAPL Credit Facility), the Consolidated Leverage Ratio threshold when not in a Specified Acquisition Period is increased to 5.25 to 1.00, while the Specified Acquisition Period threshold is 5.50 to 1.00. Upon the occurrence of a Qualified Note Offering, the Partnership is also required to maintain a Consolidated Senior Secured Leverage Ratio (as defined in the CAPL Credit Facility) for the most recently completed four fiscal quarter period of not greater than 3.75 to 1.00. Such threshold is increased to 4.00 to 1.00 for the quarter during a Specified Acquisition Period. The Partnership is also required to maintain a Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio (as defined in the CAPL Credit Facility) of at least 2.50 to 1.00.
The incremental borrowings at the closing of the amended and restated CAPL Credit Facility were used to repay outstanding borrowings under the JKM Credit Facility, which was terminated on March 31, 2023, and to pay fees and expenses in connection with the CAPL Credit Facility and the termination of the JKM Credit Facility.
The CAPL Credit Facility prohibits the Partnership from making cash distributions to its unitholders if any event of default occurs or would result from the distribution. In addition, the CAPL Credit Facility contains various covenants that may limit, among other things, the Partnership’s ability to:
If an event of default exists under the CAPL Credit Facility, the lenders will be able to accelerate the maturity of the CAPL Credit Facility and exercise other rights and remedies. Events of default include, among others, the following:
Taking the interest rate swap contracts described in Note 8 into account, our effective interest rate on our CAPL Credit Facility at September 30, 2023 was 4.9% (our applicable margin was 2.00% as of September 30, 2023). See Note 8 for information regarding additional interest rate swap contracts entered into in April 2023.
Letters of credit outstanding at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 totaled $4.5 million and $4.6 million, respectively.
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As of September 30, 2023, we were in compliance with our financial covenants under the CAPL Credit Facility. The amount of availability under the CAPL Credit Facility at September 30, 2023, after taking into consideration debt covenant restrictions, was $158 million.
In connection with amending the CAPL Credit Facility and terminating the JKM Credit Facility, the Partnership wrote off $1.1 million of deferred financing costs in the first quarter of 2023.
Note 8. INTEREST RATE SWAP CONTRACTS
Through March 31, 2023, the interest payments on our CAPL Credit Facility varied based on monthly changes in the one-month LIBOR and changes, if any, in the applicable margin, which is based on our leverage ratio as further discussed in Note 7. To hedge against interest rate volatility on our variable rate borrowings under the CAPL Credit Facility, on March 26, 2020, we entered into an interest rate swap contract. The interest rate swap contract has a notional amount of $150 million, a fixed rate of 0.495% and matures on April 1, 2024. On April 15, 2020, we entered into two additional interest rate swap contracts, each with notional amounts of $75 million, a fixed rate of 0.38% and that mature on April 1, 2024.
On April 4, 2023, in connection with amending and restating the CAPL Credit Facility and transitioning from LIBOR to SOFR, we also amended our three existing interest rate swap contracts to convert the reference rate from LIBOR to SOFR. As a result, the fixed rate was reduced from 0.495% to 0.4125% for the one contract and from 0.38% to 0.2975% for the other two contracts. All other critical terms remain the same and so we expect these cash flow hedges to continue to be highly effective. We have applied certain provisions and practical expedients of ASC 848–Reference Rate Reform related to the transition from LIBOR to SOFR achieved with amending and restating the CAPL Credit Facility and with amending our existing interest rate swap contracts.
In April 2023, we entered into four additional interest rate swap contracts as summarized below (in thousands):
Type
Notional Amount
Termination Date
Fixed Rate
Spot starting
50,000
March 30, 2028
3.287
%
100,000
March 31, 2028
April 8, 2028
3.282
Forward starting April 1, 2024
April 1, 2028
2.932
All of our interest rate swap contracts have been designated as cash flow hedges and are expected to be highly effective.
The fair value of these interest rate swap contracts totaled $22.0 million and $17.2 million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. See Note 11 for additional information on the fair value of the interest rate swap contracts.
We report the unrealized gains and losses on our interest rate swap contracts designated as highly effective cash flow hedges as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassify such gains and losses into earnings in the same period during which the hedged interest expense is recorded. We recognized a net realized gain from settlements of the interest rate swap contracts of $4.7 million and $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and $12.1 million and $1.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
We currently estimate that a gain of $12.7 million will be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into interest expense during the next 12 months; however, the actual amount that will be reclassified will vary based on changes in interest rates.
Note 9. RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Wholesale Motor Fuel Sales and Real Estate Rentals
Revenues from TopStar, an entity affiliated with the Topper Group, were $13.7 million and $18.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and $38.6 million and $58.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Accounts receivable from TopStar was $0.4 million at September 30, 2023 and $0.7 million at December 31, 2022.
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CrossAmerica leases real estate from the Topper Group. Rent expense under these lease agreements was $2.6 million for each of the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and $7.8 million and $7.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
We incurred expenses under the Omnibus Agreement, including costs for store level personnel at our company operated sites, totaling $26.0 million and $22.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and $73.6 million and $62.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Such expenses are included in operating expenses and general and administrative expenses in the statements of operations. Amounts payable to the Topper Group related to expenses incurred by the Topper Group on our behalf in accordance with the Omnibus Agreement totaled $8.3 million and $6.1 million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
Common Unit Distributions and Other Equity Transactions
We distributed $7.7 million to the Topper Group related to its ownership of our common units during each of the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and $23.1 million and $23.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
We distributed $2.6 million to affiliates of John B. Reilly, III related to their ownership of our common units during each of the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and $7.9 million for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
We recorded accretion on the preferred membership interests issued in March 2022 to related parties of $0.6 million for each of the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and $1.8 million and $1.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. We paid income tax distributions related to the preferred membership interests totaling $0.8 million and $0.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively.
Maintenance and Environmental Costs
Certain maintenance and environmental remediation activities are performed by an entity affiliated with the Topper Group, as approved by the independent conflicts committee of the Board. We incurred charges with this related party of $0.7 million for each of the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and $2.0 million and $1.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Accounts payable to this related party amounted to $0.2 million and $0.3 million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
Convenience Store Products
We purchase certain convenience store products from an affiliate of John B. Reilly, III and Joseph V. Topper, Jr., members of the Board, as approved by the independent conflicts committee of the Board. Merchandise costs amounted to $5.5 million and $6.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and $15.6 million and $16.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Amounts payable to this related party amounted to $1.6 million and $1.4 million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
Vehicle Lease
In connection with the services rendered under the Omnibus Agreement, we lease certain vehicles from an entity affiliated with the Topper Group, as approved by the independent conflicts committee of the Board. Lease expense was an insignificant amount for each of the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and $0.1 million for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
Principal Executive Offices
Our principal executive offices are in Allentown, Pennsylvania. We lease office space from an affiliate of John B. Reilly, III and Joseph V. Topper, Jr., members of our Board, as approved by the independent conflicts committee of the Board. Rent expense amounted to $0.2 million and $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and $0.7 million for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
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Public Relations and Website Consulting Services
We have engaged a company affiliated with John B. Reilly, III, member of the Board, for public relations and website consulting services. The cost of these services was insignificant for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
Note 10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Purchase Commitments
We have minimum volume purchase requirements under certain of our fuel supply agreements with a purchase price at prevailing market rates for wholesale distribution. In the event we fail to purchase the required minimum volume for a given contractual period, the underlying third party’s exclusive remedies (depending on the magnitude of the failure) are either termination of the supply agreement and/or a financial penalty per gallon based on the volume shortfall for the given year. We did not incur any significant penalties during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 or 2022.
Litigation Matters
We are from time to time party to various lawsuits, claims and other legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. These actions typically seek, among other things, compensation for alleged personal injury, breach of contract, property damages, environmental damages, employment-related claims and damages, punitive damages, civil penalties or other losses, or injunctive or declaratory relief. With respect to all such lawsuits, claims and proceedings, we record an accrual when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. In addition, we disclose matters for which management believes a material loss is at least reasonably possible. We believe that it is not reasonably possible that these proceedings, separately or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In all instances, management has assessed the matter based on current information and made a judgment concerning its potential outcome, giving due consideration to the nature of the claim, the amount and nature of damages sought and the probability of success. Management’s judgment may prove materially inaccurate, and such judgment is made subject to the known uncertainties of litigation.
Environmental Matters
We currently own or lease sites where refined petroleum products are being or have been handled. These sites and the refined petroleum products handled thereon may be subject to federal and state environmental laws and regulations. Under such laws and regulations, we could be required to remove or remediate containerized hazardous liquids or associated generated wastes (including wastes disposed of or abandoned by prior owners or operators), to remediate contaminated property arising from the release of liquids or wastes into the environment, including contaminated groundwater, or to implement best management practices to prevent future contamination.
We maintain insurance of various types with varying levels of coverage that is considered adequate under the circumstances to cover operations and properties. The insurance policies are subject to deductibles that are considered reasonable and not excessive. In addition, we have entered into indemnification and escrow agreements with various sellers in conjunction with several of their respective acquisitions, as further described below. Financial responsibility for environmental remediation is negotiated in connection with each acquisition transaction. In each case, an assessment is made of potential environmental liability exposure based on available information. Based on that assessment and relevant economic and risk factors, a determination is made whether to, and the extent to which we will, assume liability for existing environmental conditions.
Environmental liabilities recorded on the balance sheet within accrued expenses and other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities totaled $7.3 million and $7.5 million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Indemnification assets related to third-party escrow funds, state funds or insurance recorded on the balance sheet within other current assets and other noncurrent assets totaled $5.1 million and $5.2 million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. State funds represent probable state reimbursement amounts. Reimbursement will depend upon the continued maintenance and solvency of the state. Insurance coverage represents amounts deemed probable of reimbursement under insurance policies.
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The estimates used in these reserves are based on all known facts at the time and an assessment of the ultimate remedial action outcomes. We will adjust loss accruals as further information becomes available or circumstances change. Among the many uncertainties that impact the estimates are the necessary regulatory approvals for, and potential modifications of, remediation plans, the amount of data available upon initial assessment of the impact of soil or water contamination, changes in costs associated with environmental remediation services and equipment and the possibility of existing legal claims giving rise to additional claims.
Environmental liabilities related to the sites contributed to the Partnership in connection with our IPO have not been assigned to us and are still the responsibility of the Predecessor Entity. The Predecessor Entity indemnified us for any costs or expenses that we incur for environmental liabilities and third-party claims, regardless of when a claim is made, that are based on environmental conditions in existence prior to the closing of the IPO for contributed sites. As such, these environmental liabilities and indemnification assets are not recorded on the balance sheet of the Partnership.
Similarly, we have generally been indemnified with respect to known contamination at sites acquired from third parties. As such, these environmental liabilities and indemnification assets are also not recorded on the balance sheet of the Partnership.
Note 11. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
We measure and report certain financial and non-financial assets and liabilities on a fair value basis. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). U.S. GAAP specifies a three-level hierarchy that is used when measuring and disclosing fair value. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices available in active markets (i.e., observable inputs) and the lowest priority to data lacking transparency (i.e., unobservable inputs). An instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of significant input to its valuation.
Transfers into or out of any hierarchy level are recognized at the end of the reporting period in which the transfers occurred. There were no transfers between any levels in 2023 or 2022.
As further discussed in Note 8, we remeasure the fair value of interest rate swap contracts on a recurring basis each balance sheet date. We used an income approach to measure the fair value of these contracts, utilizing a forward yield curve for the same period as the future interest rate swap settlements. These fair value measurements are classified as Level 2 measurements.
We have accrued for unvested phantom units and phantom performance units as a liability and adjust that liability on a recurring basis based on the market price of our common units each balance sheet date. These fair value measurements are deemed Level 1 measurements.
The fair value of our accounts receivable, notes receivable, and accounts payable approximated their carrying values as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 due to the short-term maturity of these instruments. The fair value of borrowings under the CAPL Credit Facility approximated its carrying value as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 due to the frequency with which interest rates are reset and the consistency of the market spread.
Note 12. INCOME TAXES
As a limited partnership, we are not subject to federal and state income taxes. However, our corporate subsidiaries are subject to income taxes. Income tax attributable to our taxable income (including any dividend income from our corporate subsidiaries), which may differ significantly from income for financial statement purposes, is assessed at the individual limited partner unitholder level. We are subject to a statutory requirement that non-qualifying income, as defined by the Internal Revenue Code, cannot exceed 10% of total gross income for the calendar year. If non-qualifying income exceeds this statutory limit, we would be taxed as a corporation. The non-qualifying income did not exceed the statutory limit in any annual period.
Certain activities that generate non-qualifying income are conducted through our wholly owned taxable corporate subsidiaries. Current and deferred income taxes are recognized on the earnings of these subsidiaries. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and are measured using enacted tax rates.
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We recorded income tax expense of $1.5 million and $3.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and $2.6 million and $1.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, as a result of the income generated (losses incurred) by our corporate subsidiaries. The effective tax rate differs from the combined federal and state statutory rate primarily because only LGWS and Joe’s Kwik Marts are subject to income tax.
Note 13. NET INCOME PER LIMITED PARTNER UNIT
We compute income per unit using the two-class method under which any excess of distributions declared over net income shall be allocated to the partners based on their respective sharing of income as specified in the Partnership Agreement. Net income per unit applicable to limited partners is computed by dividing the limited partners’ interest in net income by the weighted-average number of outstanding common units.
We applied the if-converted method to the preferred membership interests in accordance with Accounting Standards Update No. 2020-06 for purposes of computing diluted earnings per unit.
The following table provides a reconciliation of net income and weighted-average units used in computing basic and diluted net income per limited partner unit for the following periods (in thousands, except unit and per unit amounts):
Numerator:
19,934
19,913
59,777
59,713
Allocation of distributions in excess of net income
(8,271
7,105
(35,773
(14,245
Limited partners’ interest in net income - basic
Limited partners’ interest in net income - diluted
Denominator:
Weighted-average common units outstanding - basic
Adjustment for phantom and phantom performance units (a)
172,784
35,809
173,044
37,625
Adjustment for preferred membership interests (a)
1,076,769
Weighted-average common units outstanding - diluted
Net income per common unit - basic
Net income per common unit - diluted
Distributions paid per common unit
0.5250
1.5750
Distributions declared (with respect to each respective period) per common unit
For the three months ended September 30, 2022, dilutive units related to the preferred membership interests were included in the denominator of the calculation of diluted earnings per unit. Similarly, the accretion of the preferred membership interests was added back in the numerator of the calculation as if the preferred membership interests had been converted to common units at the beginning of the period, in which case no accretion would have been recorded.
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Distributions
Distribution activity for 2023 is as follows:
Quarter Ended
Record Date
Payment Date
CashDistribution(per unit)
CashDistribution(in thousands)
February 3, 2023
February 10, 2023
19,918
March 31, 2023
May 3, 2023
May 10, 2023
19,925
June 30, 2023
August 4, 2023
August 11, 2023
November 3, 2023
November 10, 2023
19,935
The amount of any distribution is subject to the discretion of the Board, which may modify or revoke our cash distribution policy at any time. Our Partnership Agreement does not require us to pay any distributions. As such, there can be no assurance we will continue to pay distributions in the future.
Note 14. SEGMENT REPORTING
We conduct our business in two segments: 1) the wholesale segment and 2) the retail segment.
The wholesale segment includes the wholesale distribution of motor fuel to lessee dealers and independent dealers. We have exclusive motor fuel distribution contracts with lessee dealers who lease the property from us. We also have exclusive distribution contracts with independent dealers to distribute motor fuel but do not collect rent from the independent dealers.
The retail segment includes the retail sale of motor fuel at retail sites operated by commission agents and the sale of convenience merchandise items and the retail sale of motor fuel at company operated sites. A commission agent site is a retail site where we retain title to the motor fuel inventory and sell it directly to our end user customers. At commission agent retail sites, we manage motor fuel inventory pricing and retain the gross profit on motor fuel sales, less a commission to the agent who operates the retail site. Similar to our wholesale segment, we also generate revenues through leasing or subleasing real estate in our retail segment.
Unallocated items consist primarily of general and administrative expenses, depreciation, amortization and accretion expense, gains on dispositions and lease terminations, net, other income, interest expense and income tax expense. Total assets by segment are not presented as management does not currently assess performance or allocate resources based on that data.
During the fourth quarter of 2022, we changed our segment reporting to our chief operating decision maker to simplify the assessment of performance of our segments. Prior to the fourth quarter, the wholesale segment included the wholesale fuel gross profit on intersegment sales by our wholesale segment to our retail segment. Likewise, the wholesale segment included an allocation of operating expenses related to the operation of our sites consistent with the allocation of the overall fuel gross profit.
Starting in the fourth quarter of 2022, the wholesale segment includes only the fuel gross profit on sales to lessee dealers and independent dealers and the retail segment includes the entire fuel gross profit on sales at our company operated and commission agent sites. Likewise, operating expenses are allocated to each segment based on estimates of the level of effort expended on our 1) lessee and independent dealer business in our wholesale segment; and 2) company operated and commission agent site business in our retail segment.
This change simplifies the assessment of performance of our segments and eliminates the intersegment sales inherent in our prior segment reporting.
We have recast the results of our segments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 to be consistent with our new segment reporting.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, we converted one and 35 sites from lessee dealer and independent dealer sites in the wholesale segment to company operated sites in the retail segment.
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The following table reflects activity related to our reportable segments (in thousands):
Wholesale
Retail
Unallocated
Consolidated
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
Revenues from fuel sales to external customers
616,470
479,192
1,095,662
Revenues from food and merchandise sales
88,681
Rent income
17,221
2,916
Other revenue
1,642
3,901
5,543
Total revenues
635,333
574,690
Operating income (loss)
23,381
26,450
(25,686
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
653,905
518,356
1,172,261
76,136
18,134
3,126
1,657
3,093
4,750
673,696
600,711
24,046
43,839
(28,246
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
1,719,330
1,337,453
3,056,783
237,613
52,556
9,424
4,053
11,149
15,202
1,775,939
1,595,639
66,825
67,368
(73,085
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
2,032,950
1,519,923
3,552,873
212,417
53,450
9,286
5,250
9,375
14,625
2,091,650
1,751,001
69,797
81,538
(80,905
Receivables relating to the revenue streams above are as follows (in thousands):
Receivables from fuel and merchandise sales
36,501
28,959
Receivables for rent and other lease-related charges
2,679
2,609
Total accounts receivable
39,180
31,568
Performance obligations are satisfied as fuel is delivered to the customer and as merchandise is sold to the consumer. Many of our fuel contracts with our customers include minimum purchase volumes measured on a monthly basis, although revenue from such shortfalls is not material. Receivables from fuel are recognized on a per-gallon rate and are generally collected within 10 days of delivery.
The balance of unamortized costs incurred to obtain certain contracts with customers was $10.4 million and $10.9 million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Amortization of such costs is recorded against operating revenues and amounted to $0.5 million for each of the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and $1.4 million and $1.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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Receivables from rent and other lease-related charges are generally collected at the beginning of the month.
Note 15. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
In order to determine net cash provided by operating activities, net income is adjusted by, among other things, changes in operating assets and liabilities as follows (in thousands):
(Increase) decrease:
Accounts receivable
(7,555
(1,844
298
286
Inventories
(6,302
(891
(4,290
3,066
(98
(1,785
Increase (decrease):
2,776
12,528
2,226
739
3,358
1,654
374
(1,805
3,287
2,640
The above changes in operating assets and liabilities may differ from changes between amounts reflected in the applicable balance sheets for the respective periods due to acquisitions.
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information (in thousands):
Cash paid for interest
30,073
20,092
Cash paid (refunded) for income taxes, net
2,119
(3,934
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities (in thousands):
Accrued capital expenditures
641
1,304
Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets
8,862
12,602
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include the information concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations, business strategies, financing plans, competitive position, credit ratings, distribution growth, potential growth opportunities, potential operating performance improvements, potential improvements in return on capital employed, the effects of competition and the effects of future legislation or regulations. You can identify our forward-looking statements by the words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “seek,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “expect,” “objective,” “projection,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “effort,” “target” and similar expressions. Such statements are based on our current plans and expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could potentially affect actual results. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding:
In general, we based the forward-looking statements included in this report on our current expectations, estimates and projections about our company and the industry in which we operate. We caution you that these statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties we cannot predict. We anticipate that subsequent events and market developments will cause our estimates to change. In addition, we based many of these forward-looking statements on assumptions about future events that may prove to be inaccurate. Accordingly, our actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what we have expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements. Any differences could result from a variety of factors, including the following:
You should consider the risks and uncertainties described above and elsewhere in this report as well as those set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K in connection with considering any forward-looking statements that may be made by us and our businesses generally. We cannot assure you that anticipated results or events reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or will occur. The forward-looking statements included in this report are made as of the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to publicly release any revisions to any forward-looking statements, to report events or to report the occurrence of unanticipated events after the date of this report, except as required by law.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following MD&A is intended to help the reader understand our results of operations and financial condition. This section is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes to these financial statements contained elsewhere in this report, and the MD&A section and the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes to those financial statements in our Form 10-K. Our Form 10-K contains a discussion of other matters not included herein, such as disclosures regarding critical accounting policies and estimates and contractual obligations.
MD&A is organized as follows:
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Recent Developments
Amendment and Restatement of CAPL Credit Facility
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See Note 7 to the financial statements for additional information regarding the CAPL Credit Facility and the termination of the JKM Credit Facility.
Additional Interest Rate Swap Contracts
In April 2023, we entered into four additional interest rate swap contracts. Three of the interest rate swap contracts are spot-start contracts with a total notional amount of $200 million and hedge variable interest rate payments for the five-year term of the CAPL Credit Facility. One of the interest rate swap contracts has a notional amount of $100 million and is a forward-starting interest rate swap contract that hedges variable interest rate payments from the date the existing interest rate swap contracts terminate through the remaining four years of the CAPL Credit Facility. All of these interest rate swap contracts have been designated as cash flow hedges and are expected to be highly effective.
See Note 8 to the financial statements for additional information regarding these additional interest rate swap contracts.
Significant Factors Affecting our Profitability
The Significance of Crude Oil and Wholesale Motor Fuel Prices on Our Revenues, Cost of Sales and Gross Profit
The prices paid to our motor fuel suppliers for wholesale motor fuel (which affects our cost of sales) are highly correlated to the price of crude oil. The crude oil commodity markets are highly volatile, and the market prices of crude oil, and, correspondingly, the market prices of wholesale motor fuel, experience significant and rapid fluctuations. For approximately 60% of gallons sold, we receive a per gallon rate equal to the posted rack price, less any applicable discounts, plus transportation costs, taxes and a fixed rate per gallon of motor fuel. The remaining gallons are either retail sales or wholesale DTW contracts that provide for variable, market-based pricing.
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Regarding our supplier relationships, a material amount of our total gallons purchased are subject to terms discounts. The dollar value of these discounts varies with changes in motor fuel prices. Therefore, in periods of lower wholesale motor fuel prices, our gross profit is negatively affected, and, in periods of higher wholesale motor fuel prices, our gross profit is positively affected (as it relates to these discounts).
In our retail business, we attempt to pass along wholesale motor fuel price changes to our retail customers through “at the pump” retail price changes; however, market conditions do not always allow us to do so immediately. The timing of any related increase or decrease in “at the pump” retail prices is affected by competitive conditions in each geographic market in which we operate. As such, the prices we charge our customers for motor fuel and the gross profit we receive on our motor fuel sales can increase or decrease significantly over short periods of time.
Changes in our average motor fuel selling price per gallon and gross margin are directly related to the changes in crude oil and wholesale motor fuel prices. Variations in our reported revenues and cost of sales are, therefore, primarily related to the price of crude oil and wholesale motor fuel prices and generally not as a result of changes in motor fuel sales volumes, unless otherwise indicated and discussed below.
Seasonality Effects on Volumes
Our business is subject to seasonality due to our wholesale and retail sites being located in certain geographic areas that are affected by seasonal weather and temperature trends and associated changes in retail customer activity during different seasons. Historically, sales volumes have been highest in the second and third quarters (during the summer months) and lowest during the winter months in the first and fourth quarters.
Impact of Inflation
Inflation affects our financial performance by increasing certain components of cost of goods sold, such as fuel, merchandise, and credit card fees. Inflation also affects certain operating expenses, such as labor costs, certain leases, and general and administrative expenses. While our wholesale segment benefits from higher terms discounts as a result of higher fuel costs, inflation could and recently has negatively impacted our cost of goods sold and operating expenses. Although we have historically been able to pass on increased costs through price increases, there can be no assurance that we will be able to do so in the future.
Impact of Interest Rates
Recent increases in interest rates have increased our interest expense as further described below. See "Recent Developments–Additional Interest Rate Swap Contracts" for information regarding additional interest rate swap contracts we entered into in April 2023.
Acquisition and Financing Activity
Our results of operations and financial condition are also impacted by our acquisition and financing activities as summarized below.
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Results of Operations
Consolidated Income Statement Analysis
Below is an analysis of our consolidated statements of operations and provides the primary reasons for significant increases and decreases in the various income statement line items from period to period. Our consolidated statements of operations are as follows (in thousands):
Operating revenues
Costs of sales
Operating expenses
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
Operating revenues decreased $64.4 million (5%) and gross profit decreased $14.3 million (12%). Significant items impacting these results were:
Cost of sales
Cost of sales decreased $50.1 million (4%), which was a result of the decrease in wholesale motor fuel prices, partially offset by the increase in merchandise cost of sales driven by the conversion of lessee dealer and commission agent sites to company operated sites discussed above.
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Gross profit decreased $14.3 million (12%), which was primarily driven by a decrease in motor fuel gross profit within our retail segment, partially offset by an increase in merchandise gross profit driven by the conversion of lessee dealer and commission agent sites to company operated sites. See “Results of Operations—Segment Results” for additional gross profit analyses.
See “Results of Operations—Segment Results” for analyses.
General and administrative expenses increased $0.3 million (4%) primarily driven by higher equity compensation expense.
Depreciation, amortization and accretion expense decreased $2.2 million (10%) primarily due to lower impairment charges during the three months ended September 30, 2023 as compared to the same period of 2022.
Interest expense increased $2.2 million (26%), primarily due to a $2.5 million increase in interest expense (net of the impact of the interest rate swaps) driven by the increase in interest rates.
Income tax expense (benefit)
We recorded income tax expense of $1.5 million and $3.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, driven by income generated by our taxable subsidiaries.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
Operating revenues decreased $471 million (12%) and gross profit decreased $2.3 million (1%). Significant items impacting these results were:
Cost of sales decreased $469 million (13%), which was a result of the decrease in wholesale motor fuel prices, partially offset by the increase in merchandise cost of sales driven by the conversion of lessee dealer and commission agent sites to company operated sites discussed above.
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Gross profit decreased $2.3 million (1%), which was primarily driven by a decrease in motor fuel gross profit within our retail segment, partially offset by an increase in merchandise gross profit driven by the conversion of lessee dealer and commission agent sites to company operated sites. See “Results of Operations—Segment Results” for additional gross profit analyses.
General and administrative expenses increased $1.3 million (7%) driven by a $0.4 million increase in acquisition-related costs largely related to the conversion of lessee dealer and commission agent sites to company operated sites, as well as higher equity compensation expense and legal fees.
Depreciation, amortization and accretion expense decreased $3.3 million (5%) primarily driven by a $1.9 million decrease in impairment charges during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 as compared to the same period of 2022 as well as assets becoming fully depreciated.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we recorded a $6.3 million net gain in connection with our ongoing real estate rationalization effort and a $1.1 million net loss on lease terminations and asset disposals.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we recorded net losses on lease terminations and asset disposals of $1.5 million, partially offset by a $0.9 million net gain in connection with our ongoing real estate rationalization effort.
Interest expense increased $10.9 million (49%), primarily due to a $10.4 million increase in interest expense (net of the impact of the interest rate swaps) driven by the increase in interest rates. In addition, we wrote off $1.1 million in deferred financing costs in the first quarter of 2023 as a result of the amendment and restatement of the CAPL Credit Facility and termination of the JKM Credit Facility.
Income tax benefit
We recorded income tax expense of $2.6 million and $1.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, driven by income generated by our taxable subsidiaries.
Segment Results
We present the results of operations of our segments consistent with how our management views the business.
See Note 14 to the financial statements for information regarding a change in our segment reporting. We have recast the results of our segments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 to be consistent with our new segment reporting.
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The following table highlights the results of operations and certain operating metrics of our wholesale segment. The narrative following these tables provides an analysis of the results of operations of that segment (in thousands of dollars, except for the number of distribution sites and per gallon amounts):
Gross profit:
Motor fuel gross profit
18,786
19,501
53,427
54,719
Rent gross profit
12,424
12,959
38,281
37,944
Other revenues
Total gross profit
32,852
34,117
95,761
97,913
(9,471
(10,071
(28,936
(28,116
Motor fuel distribution sites (end of period): (a)
Independent dealers (b)
636
623
Lessee dealers (c)
582
Total motor fuel distribution sites
1,218
1,264
Average motor fuel distribution sites
1,222
1,273
1,243
1,288
Volume of gallons distributed
217,348
212,657
637,340
630,985
Margin per gallon
0.086
0.092
0.084
0.087
Gross profit decreased $1.3 million (4%) and operating income decreased $0.7 million (3%). These results were impacted by:
The $0.7 million decrease (4%) in motor fuel gross profit was primarily driven by a 6% decrease in our average fuel margin per gallon as compared to the same period of 2022 driven by lower terms discounts due to lower crude oil prices, partially offset by better sourcing costs as a result of brand consolidation and other initiatives. The average spot price of WTI crude oil decreased 12% from $93.06 per barrel for the third quarter of 2022 to $82.25 per barrel for the third quarter of 2023. See “Significant Factors Affecting our Profitability—The Significance of Crude Oil and Wholesale Motor Fuel Prices on Our Revenues, Cost of Sales and Gross Profit.”
Volume increased 2% primarily due to the volume generated by the acquisition of assets from CSS, partially offset by the net loss of independent dealer contracts and the conversion of lessee dealer sites to company operated sites.
Rent gross profit decreased $0.5 million (4%) for the third quarter of 2023 compared to the same period of 2022, primarily due to a $0.8 million decrease in rent gross profit due to the conversion of lessee dealer sites to company operated sites, partially offset by $0.3 million of rent increases from our customers as well as the reopening of closed sites.
Operating expenses decreased $0.6 million (6%), primarily as a result of lower maintenance and environmental costs as well as real estate taxes, partially offset by higher management fees.
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Gross profit decreased $2.2 million (2%) and operating income decreased $3.0 million (4%). These results were impacted by:
The $1.3 million (2%) decrease in motor fuel gross profit was primarily driven by a 3% decrease in our average fuel margin per gallon as compared to the same period of 2022 driven by lower terms discounts due to lower crude oil prices, partially offset by better sourcing costs as a result of brand consolidation and other initiatives. The average spot price of WTI crude oil decreased 22% from $98.96 per barrel for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 to $77.27 per barrel for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. See “Significant Factors Affecting our Profitability—The Significance of Crude Oil and Wholesale Motor Fuel Prices on Our Revenues, Cost of Sales and Gross Profit.”
Volume increased 1% due to the volume generated by the acquisition of assets from CSS, partially offset by the net loss of independent dealer contracts and the conversion of lessee dealer sites to company operated sites.
The $0.3 million (1%) increase in rent gross profit was primarily driven by $1.8 million of rent increases from our customers as well as the reopening of closed sites, partially offset by a $1.3 million decrease in rent gross profit due to the conversion of lessee dealer sites to company operated sites.
Other revenues decreased $1.2 million (23%) due primarily to lower dealer contract termination fees.
Operating expenses increased $0.8 million (3%), primarily as a result of higher maintenance costs and management fees.
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The following table highlights the results of operations and certain operating metrics of our retail segment. The narrative following these tables provides an analysis of the results of operations of that segment (in thousands, except for the number of retail sites and per gallon amounts):
36,226
54,476
98,723
110,621
Merchandise
25,427
20,649
67,782
57,496
Rent
2,034
2,395
6,808
7,100
67,588
80,613
184,462
184,592
(41,138
(36,774
(117,094
(103,054
Retail sites (end of period):
Company operated retail sites (a)
293
252
Commission agents (b)
189
198
Total retail segment sites
482
450
Total retail segment statistics:
Volume of gallons sold
132,160
126,669
382,049
371,524
Average retail fuel sites
451
472
452
Margin per gallon, before deducting credit card fees and commissions
0.372
0.534
0.354
0.400
Company operated site statistics:
253
279
Margin per gallon, before deducting credit card fees
0.394
0.596
0.378
0.427
Merchandise gross profit percentage
28.7
27.1
28.5
Commission site statistics:
193
199
0.325
0.410
0.306
0.345
Gross profit decreased $13.0 million (16%) and operating income decreased $17.4 million (40%). These results were impacted by:
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Operating expenses increased $4.4 million (12%) driven by an increase in the company operated site count due to the conversion of lessee dealer and commission agent sites to company operated sites. In addition, store labor increased, in part due to expanding hours of operation at many of our company operated sites. Lastly, many other cost categories increased due primarily to inflation.
Gross profit was flat and operating income decreased $14.2 million (17%). These results were impacted by:
Operating expenses increased $14.0 million (14%) driven by an increase in the company operated site count due to the conversion of lessee dealer and commission agent sites to company operated sites. In addition, store labor increased, in part due to expanding hours of operation at many of our company operated sites. Lastly, many other cost categories increased due primarily to inflation.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We use the non-GAAP financial measures EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Distributable Cash Flow and Distribution Coverage Ratio. EBITDA represents net income before deducting interest expense, income taxes and depreciation, amortization and accretion (which includes certain impairment charges). Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA as further adjusted to exclude equity-based compensation expense, gains or losses on dispositions and lease terminations, net and certain discrete acquisition related costs, such as legal and other professional fees, separation benefit costs and certain other discrete non-cash items arising from purchase accounting. Distributable Cash Flow represents Adjusted EBITDA less cash interest expense, sustaining capital expenditures and current income tax expense. The Distribution Coverage Ratio is computed by dividing Distributable Cash Flow by distributions paid on common units.
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Distributable Cash Flow and Distribution Coverage Ratio are used as supplemental financial measures by management and by external users of our financial statements, such as investors and lenders. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are used to assess our financial performance without regard to financing methods, capital structure or income taxes and the ability to incur and service debt and to fund capital expenditures. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA is used to assess the operating performance of our business on a consistent basis by excluding the impact of items which do not result directly from the wholesale distribution of motor fuel, the leasing of real property, or the day to day operations of our retail site activities. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Distributable Cash Flow and Distribution Coverage Ratio are also used to assess the ability to generate cash sufficient to make distributions to our unitholders.
We believe the presentation of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Distributable Cash Flow and Distribution Coverage Ratio provides useful information to investors in assessing the financial condition and results of operations. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Distributable Cash Flow and Distribution Coverage Ratio should not be considered alternatives to net income or any other measure of financial performance or liquidity presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Distributable Cash Flow and Distribution Coverage Ratio have important limitations as analytical tools because they exclude some but not all items that affect net income. Additionally, because EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Distributable Cash Flow and Distribution Coverage Ratio may be defined differently by other companies in our industry, our definitions may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, thereby diminishing their utility.
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The following table presents reconciliations of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Distributable Cash Flow to net income, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, for each of the periods indicated (in thousands, except for per unit amounts):
Net income (a)
10,559
8,351
33,254
22,333
43,415
61,088
119,920
132,305
961
654
(287
318
Acquisition-related costs (b)
107
1,361
985
Adjusted EBITDA
44,209
62,167
118,145
135,518
Cash interest expense
(10,078
(7,668
(30,448
(20,280
Sustaining capital expenditures (c)
(1,837
(1,974
(5,322
(5,191
Current income tax expense
(905
(1,656
(1,458
(2,519
Distributable Cash Flow
31,389
50,869
80,917
107,528
Distribution Coverage Ratio (a)
1.57x
2.55x
1.35x
1.80x
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity
Our principal liquidity requirements are to finance our operations, fund acquisitions, service our debt and pay distributions to our unitholders. We expect our ongoing sources of liquidity to include cash generated by operations, proceeds from sales of sites in connection with our real estate rationalization efforts, borrowings under the CAPL Credit Facility, and if available to us on acceptable terms, issuances of equity and debt securities. We regularly evaluate alternate sources of capital to support our liquidity requirements.
Our ability to meet our debt service obligations and other capital requirements, including capital expenditures, acquisitions, and partnership distributions, will depend on our future operating performance, which, in turn, will be subject to general economic, financial, business, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other conditions, many of which are beyond our control. As a normal part of our business, depending on market conditions, we will, from time to time, consider opportunities to repay, redeem, repurchase or refinance our indebtedness. Changes in our operating plans, lower than anticipated sales, increased expenses, acquisitions or other events may cause us to seek additional debt or equity financing in future periods.
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We believe that we will have sufficient cash flow from operations, borrowing capacity under the CAPL Credit Facility, access to capital markets and alternate sources of funding to meet our financial commitments, debt service obligations, contingencies, anticipated capital expenditures and partnership distributions. However, we are subject to business and operational risks that could adversely affect our cash flow. A material decrease in our cash flows would likely produce an adverse effect on our borrowing capacity as well as our ability to issue additional equity and/or debt securities and/or maintain or increase distributions to unitholders.
Cash Flows
The following table summarizes cash flow activity (in thousands):
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased $47 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, primarily attributable to lower fuel margins in 2023 and an increase in interest expense driven by higher interest rates. In addition, changes in working capital decreased cash flow from operating activities by $21 million, primarily driven by the drop in crude oil prices particularly during the third quarter of 2022. Further, we paid $2 million in income taxes and received net refunds of income taxes of $4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
As is typical in our industry, our current liabilities exceed our current assets as a result of the longer settlement of real estate and motor fuel taxes as well as operating lease obligations as compared to the shorter settlement of receivables for fuel and rent.
Investing Activities
We incurred capital expenditures of $22 million and $27 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The decrease was driven by reductions in rebranding of certain sites, including the sites acquired from 7-Eleven, and site purchases, partially offset by an increase in image upgrades that will be funded primarily through incentives from our fuel suppliers. We paid $2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 in connection with the closing of the final three sites acquired from 7-Eleven. We received $5 million and $4 million in proceeds primarily from the sale of sites in connection with our real estate rationalization effort for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Financing Activities
We paid $60 million in distributions for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, we made total net repayments on our credit facilities of $3 million and $61 million. We received $24 million in net proceeds from the issuance of preferred membership interests during the nine months ended September 30, 2022. We paid $7 million of deferred financing costs in connection with amending and restating the CAPL Credit Facility and terminating the JKM Credit Facility in the first quarter of 2023.
Distribution activity for 2023 was as follows:
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As of September 30, 2023, our debt and finance lease obligations consisted of the following (in thousands):
See Note 7 to the financial statements for information regarding the amendment and restatement of the CAPL Credit Facility and the termination of the JKM Credit Facility.
Taking the interest rate swap contracts into account, our effective interest rate on our CAPL Credit Facility at September 30, 2023 was 4.9% (our applicable margin was 2.00% as of September 30, 2023). Letters of credit outstanding at September 30, 2023 totaled $4.5 million.
The amount of availability under our CAPL Credit Facility at November 2, 2023, after taking into consideration debt covenant restrictions, was $171 million.
See Note 8 for information regarding the amendment of the three existing interest rate swap contracts and the entry into four new interest rate swap contracts.
Capital Expenditures
We make investments to expand, upgrade and enhance existing assets. We categorize our capital requirements as either sustaining capital expenditures, growth capital expenditures or acquisition capital expenditures. Sustaining capital expenditures are those capital expenditures required to maintain our long-term operating income or operating capacity. Acquisition and growth capital expenditures are those capital expenditures that we expect will increase our operating income or operating capacity over the long term. We have the ability to fund our capital expenditures by additional borrowings under our CAPL Credit Facility, or, if available to us on acceptable terms, accessing the capital markets and issuing additional equity, debt securities or other options, such as the sale of assets. Our ability to access the capital markets may have an impact on our ability to fund acquisitions. We may not be able to complete any offering of securities or other options on terms acceptable to us, if at all.
The following table outlines our capital expenditures (in thousands):
Sustaining capital
5,322
5,191
Growth
16,358
21,593
Acquisitions
1,885
Total capital expenditures and acquisitions
21,680
28,669
Growth capital expenditures decreased primarily due to reductions in rebranding of certain sites, including the sites acquired from 7-Eleven, and site purchases, partially offset by an increase in image upgrades that will be funded primarily through incentives from our fuel suppliers.
A significant portion of our growth capital expenditures are discretionary and we regularly review our capital plans in light of anticipated proceeds from sales of sites.
Concentration of Customers
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Outlook
As noted previously, the prices paid to our motor fuel suppliers for wholesale motor fuel (which affects our cost of sales) are highly correlated to the price of crude oil. The crude oil commodity markets are highly volatile, and the market prices of crude oil, and, correspondingly, the market prices of wholesale motor fuel, experience significant and rapid fluctuations, which affect our motor fuel gross profit. See “Significant Factors Affecting our Profitability—The Significance of Crude Oil and Wholesale Motor Fuel Prices on Our Revenues, Cost of Sales and Gross Profit” for additional information.
Our results for 2023 relative to 2022 are anticipated to be impacted by the acquisition of assets from CSS, which is anticipated to increase gross profit within the wholesale segment. In addition, we anticipate that we will continue to realize reductions in our fuel costs as a result of new or amended fuel purchase contracts. We continue to consider the highest and best use class of trade for each of our properties, which may result in the conversion of sites from one class of trade to another and ultimately increases or decreases in the gross profit for the wholesale and retail segments. Lastly, given increases in interest rates, we also anticipate higher interest expense in 2023 as compared to 2022.
We will continue to evaluate acquisitions on an opportunistic basis. Additionally, we will pursue acquisition targets that fit into our strategy. Whether we will be able to execute acquisitions will depend on market conditions, availability of suitable acquisition targets at attractive terms, acquisition-related compliance with customary regulatory requirements, and our ability to finance such acquisitions on favorable terms and in compliance with our debt covenant restrictions.
New Accounting Policies
There is no new accounting guidance effective or pending adoption that has had or is anticipated to have a material impact on our financial statements.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
There have been no material changes to the critical accounting policies described in our Form 10-K.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Other than interest rate risk, no significant changes to our market risk have occurred since December 31, 2022. For a discussion of market risks affecting us, refer to Part II, Item 7A—"Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” included in our Form 10-K.
Interest Rate Risk
As of September 30, 2023, we had $762.5 million outstanding on our CAPL Credit Facility. Our outstanding borrowings bear interest at SOFR plus an applicable margin, which was 2.00% at September 30, 2023.
See Note 8 to the financial statements for information regarding the amendment of our three existing interest rate swap contracts and the entry into four additional interest rate swap contracts.
Taking all of these interest rate swap contracts into account, our effective interest rate on our CAPL Credit Facility at September 30, 2023 was 4.9%. A one percentage point change in SOFR would impact annual interest expense by approximately $2.6 million.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management has evaluated, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2023.
(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as that term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the three months ended September 30, 2023, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We hereby incorporate by reference into this Item our disclosures made in Part I, Item 1 of this report included in Note 10 of the financial statements.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
There were no material changes in the risk factors disclosed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our Form 10-K during the period covered by this report.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibit No.
Description
31.1 *
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31.2 *
Certification of Principal Financial Officer of CrossAmerica GP LLC as required by Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
32.1*†
Certification of Principal Executive Officer of CrossAmerica GP LLC pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350
32.2*†
Certification of Principal Financial Officer of CrossAmerica GP LLC pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
By:
CROSSAMERICA GP LLC, its General Partner
/s/ Maura Topper
Maura Topper
Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)
Date: November 7, 2023