World Fuel Services Corporation to Acquire PAPCO, Inc. and Associated Petroleum Products, Inc.

World Fuel Services Corporation announced that a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company has signed definitive agreements to acquire two U.S. land fuel distributors: PAPCO, Inc., which services retail, commercial and industrial customers with fuel, price-risk management products, and fleet card solutions throughout the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States and Associated Petroleum Products, Inc., which provides fuel and related services to agricultural, automotive, construction, and commercial and industrial customers in the Pacific Northwest. The aggregate purchase price for both companies will be approximately $230 million and will be funded through the company’s existing credit facilities.

PAPCO is headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA, with 150 employees and 2015 revenue of $1 billion and APP is headquartered in Tacoma, Wash., with 275 employees and 2015 revenue of $600 million. Both are leading distributors of gasoline, diesel, lubricants, propane and related services in their respective regions.

“The acquisitions of PAPCO and APP significantly expand our geographic reach and supply and distribution capabilities, while further strengthening our commercial and industrial distribution platform in the United States,” stated Michael J. Kasbar, chairman and chief executive officer of World Fuel Services Corporation. “We look forward to welcoming the PAPCO and APP teams to the World Fuel Services organization.”

“We are pleased to have these two industry-leading companies, established management teams and enthusiastic employees, join World Fuel. This transaction expands our extensive supply relationships and product offerings as we continue to grow our diversified business,” said Michael Crosby, executive vice president, global land for World Fuel Services Corporation.

Excluding the impact of one-time acquisition related expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets of approximately $4 million and $9 million respectively, the transactions are expected to be $0.22 to $0.26 accretive to earnings on a Non-GAAP basis in the first twelve months.